| Disney sails on a new Adventure

DISNEY Cruise Line (DCL) has welcomed the arrival of its new ship, Disney Adventure (CW yesterday), with a christening ceremony in Singapore.

Hosted at the cruise line’s new home port of Marina Bay Cruise Centre, the celebrations kicked off on board the new vessel in the Walt Disney Theatre.

Entertainment included performances by regional vocalists and musicians, enhanced by visual effects and special appearances by Captain Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other Disney friends.

Guests were then regaled by a 23-piece orchestra, which was joined by Hollywood Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductee Jed Madela and international recording artist, Australian Dami Im, as they performed tunes from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel.

The godparent of Adventure, movie star Robert Downey Jr, also took to the stage for the ceremonial blessing of the ship and all her guests, before iconic Disney characters led a rendition of Let’s Set Sail.

“As our first ship to home port in Asia, the Disney Adventure represents a new chapter for Disney Cruise Line and will introduce Disney to audiences who may be experiencing our magic for the very first time,” said chair of Disney Experiences and incoming chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro.

“It offers fans across this region an opportunity to immerse themselves in unforgettable ways and create memories that are uniquely Disney.”

Adventure will set sail on her maiden voyage on 10 Mar. JM