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Unlock a world of Disney magic with the line’s latest ship launch, writes super-fan Flora Ioannou


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ouncing up and down with excitement, I await my grand entrance on Disney’s new cruise ship, Disney Treasure, ready


to unleash my inner five-year-old on this inaugural sailing from Florida’s Port Canaveral. “Welcome, Flora!” a crew member blares over the


microphone and, as I float into the Aladdin-inspired lobby, I begin dancing as if nobody is watching. Unfortunately, they all are. Nonetheless, I twirl away on the plush carpet while the crew applaud as if I am the star of a Broadway show. In two seconds flat, I transform from a fiftysomething to a giddy child – because Disney has the magical power to turn adults into goofy kids.


TREASURE HUNT With a few hours to kill before my stateroom was ready, I set off to explore this 4,000-passenger, 15-deck floating treasure chest, which marks the sixth addition to the fleet and is a sister ship to Disney Wish. My first stop was the adult-only area, which is home to a whirlpool bath, pool, bar and Senses Spa with a


rainforest thermal suite. I briefly considered a workout in the state-of-the-art gym but decided that 30,000 steps a day around the ship was enough exercise, so booked a massage for my last day instead. Next up was the ship’s ‘water coaster’, AquaMouse:


Curse of the Golden Egg. I slipped into my swimming gear, still channelling my five-year-old self, and whooshed through 230 metres of winding tubes, propelled by powerful water jets. I zoomed past animated shorts featuring Mickey and Minnie, watching the world whizz past through clear tubes wrapped around the outside of the ship.


MEALTIMES WITH MICKEY My aquatic adventure worked up quite an appetite, so it’s a good thing that the dining options are almost endless. From grabbing a quick bite at Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods to building a plate at the Marceline Market buffet, I felt like a food critic on a mission. But the real stars of the show are Disney Treasure’s innovative dining experiences. At Worlds of Marvel,²


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PICTURE: Disney Cruise Line/Matt Stroshane


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