There are three things we love to do on a Disney Cruise. 1.) Lounge by the pool and RELAX. 2.) Enjoy all the FUN entertainment! 3.) Eat allll the food. But this is Disney Food Blog, so of course, we pay extra special attention to the food and drinks you can enjoy on a Disney Cruise. Speaking of cruises, we need to talk about the next Disney Cruise Line ship debuting THIS YEAR!

The Disney Treasure is coming SOON! This ship has so many fun new things to look forward to, like a new Coco-themed restaurant, a Haunted Mansion lounge, and a special Moana show. There is still so much to learn about this new ship — we’ve been waiting for Disney to share menu previews for AGES. But finally — finally! — Disney just released a NEW look at the menus coming to the Disney Treasure. Wanna see? Of course you do! Let’s take a look!

Remember how we said Disney is debuting a NEW Coco restaurant? Well, it’s called Plaza de Coco, and we have a NEW preview of the menu! The restaurant will participate in two distinct evenings of live entertainment, set in Santa Cecilia from Coco.

Let’s start with the new Abuelita Elena Shrimp Diabla with chili-chipotle sauce, cilantro, pickled red onion, and toasted birotes. This looks so bright and flavorful!

Disney also shared a preview of the Chorizo Street Croquettes with chili-lime crema, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

We’re super intrigued by this new Blistered Poblano Pepper stuffed with Oaxaca cheese and green rice.

Up next, we’ve got a Red Capsicum and Green Parsley Grilled Snapper with fried yucca, refried beans, baby spinach, and pico de Gallo. YUM!

If you’re a fan of scallops, we’ve got good news. Disney announced there will be a Pan-Seared Adobo Spiced Sea Bass with seared scallops, rainbow carrots, spinach, Romanesco, peas, and chimichurri sauce on the menu.

Not a fan of seafood? No problem! Check out Luisa’s Pollo Asado with Michoacán citrus chicken, cilantro rice, and serrano-tomatillo salsa.

Want a nice, hearty meal that will fill you up? You might want to try Enrique’s Port Wine Braised Center Cut Beef Short Rib with cheddar cheese and green onion red mash and long green beans with crisp shallots.

On to dessert! Let’s start with the stunning Mexican Chocolate Tart with spiced chocolate crème, caramel pecan nuts, and chocolate glaze.

We’re very interested in the Warm Coconut Tres Leches with milk-soaked coconut cake, caramel sauce, and dulce de leche ice cream, too.

Finally, you can also try the Margarita Lime Cheesecake with a sea salt shortbread and raspberry-agave margarita coulis. This one is SO pretty!

Whew! That wraps up Plaza de Coco, but we also got a preview of the menu at Scat Cat Lounge! This will be “The world’s first The Aristocats-inspired venue,” with live music, Aristocats decorations, and a themed craft cocktail menu. Disney shared three drinks coming to Scat Cat Lounge, including The Créme de la Créme Martini infused with cognac, chocolate and a nutmeg topping…

…The Cat Drink with clarified bourbon, amaro, Aperol, and fresh lemon…

…and The Turkish Tea Experience, a tea-based cocktail for two or more guests.

After a busy day at sea, you deserve a sweet treat! Stop by Jumbeaux’s Sweets for specialty treats at this fun Zootopia-themed restaurant.

We’re looking forward to trying the new Judy Hopps Carrot Cupcake with spiced carrot cake, dollops of lemon frosting, white chocolate crème, and blueberry compote. There will also be a Nick Wilde Raspberry ‘n Cream Cupcake with red velvet sponge cake, vanilla frosting, white chocolate crème, raspberry compote, and a chocolate décor topping. Um, yes, please!

Plus, look out for a Paw Shortbread Sandwich with two paw-shaped red velvet shortbread cookies, vanilla frosting, and dulce de leche.

We have a feeling the Mango Leopard Cakesicle with lemon fudge cake and a mango-chocolate glaze drizzle is going to be a big hit. And this Carrot Chocolate-Covered Strawberries with cookie crumble soil and a white chocolate coating sounds AMAZING!

Finally, Disney also shared a preview of the Zootopia Chocolate Bark Post Cards, with a “distinct character-inspired decoration and flavor combination including an assortment of dry fruits, nuts, and sprinkles.” How fun!

There is still so much to learn about the Disney Treasure cruise ship, so stick around for all the latest updates! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

BREAKING: Disney Announces NEW ‘Aristocats’-themed Lounge for Disney Treasure

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Disney Cruise Line just keeps getting better and better (and BIGGER!)

The Disney Treasure will be the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and is set to take its Maiden Voyage with passengers later this year. The ship is inspired by “Walt Disney’s lifelong love of adventure,” and Disney just shared exciting new details about it!

A BRAND-NEW Guardians of the Galaxy-themed dinner show is coming to the Disney Treasure cruise ship! “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix,” will be an immersive dining experience — and if we know anything about Groot, this is sure to be an entertaining meal!

The dinner show will follow Groot as he brings diners along for an on-screen quest to throw a surprise party for his dear friend, Rocket Raccoon. During dinner, you’ll be listening to an “awesome mix” of songs, while answering trivia questions to test your Marvel knowledge!

The experience will take place at the Worlds of Marvel restaurant on one of two nights. The other night, passengers can experience Avengers: Quantum Encounter. We got to experience this on the Disney Wish and had a great time! This marks the first Guardians of the Galaxy dining experience for Disney Cruise Line and means folks will get to see two Marvel dinner shows on Disney Treasure cruises.

Not only that, but Disney announced that an Aristocats lounge will be coming to the Disney Treasure as well! The Scat Cat Lounge is a jazz club-style venue themed after the 1970 animated classic The Aristocats, with specific inspiration coming from the film’s “Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat” sequence.

The Disney Treasure, which will take its Maiden Voyage with passengers on December 21, 2024, will be the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. While the Disney Wish is known as Disney’s “Castle on the Seas,” the Disney Treasure will celebrate “Walt Disney’s lifelong love of adventure,” as announced in September 2022 by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro.

We can’t wait to experience this brand-new cruise ship, the Disney Treasure. In the meantime, we’ll be keeping up with the latest updates about this ship and more Disney Cruise Line news — so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more!

Learn More About the Disney Treasure Cruise Ship HERE!

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Every passenger wants to be a cat…

We already know a lot about the Disney Treasure, the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming sixth ship, scheduled for its first voyage later this year. The Treasure is going to feature new dining offerings including lounges based on the Haunted Mansion and the Jungle Cruise and a restaurant themed to Coco. Now Disney has revealed the ship will also feature another lounge themed to a classic animated feature from the company’s storied past. 

In late June 2024, Disney announced that the Treasure will feature the Scat Cat Lounge, a jazz club-style venue themed after the 1970 animated classic The Aristocats, with specific inspiration coming from the film’s “Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat” sequence. 

 

That sequence is also immortalized with a massive black-and-white statement wall that extends through the center of the lounge. According to Disney, the wall frames a “groovy neon sign with the lyrics, ‘Ev’rybody Wants to be A Cat.’ Reminiscent of piano keys, the wall will honor the important role that music played throughout the film.”

Overall, the Scat Cat Lounge will take many design cues from the Treasure’s Agrabah-inspired Grand Hall. The venue will include a complementary color palette and Middle Eastern décor that will “blend seamlessly” with the venue’s Aristocats theme. 

While the club will maintain this elegant aesthetic, there are numerous direct references to the film. These include a subtle “parade of silhouetted cats, all representing characters from the film” that “will welcome guests to Scat Cat Lounge at the entry and lead the way into the venue.” There’s also the lounge’s distinct carpet, which is inspired by the “ornate French style rugs scattered throughout Madame Adelaide Bonfamille’s swanky Parisian home” according to Disney. 

The Lounge’s piano will feature colorful paw marks in paint, referencing the scene in the film where Toulouse leaves similar prints on a piano. Finally, the menu will feature numerous drinks themed to the film, including the Créme de la Créme Martini and The Cat Drink.

The Scat Cat Lounge will also include smaller references to the film including a door handle modeled after Scat Cat’s “signature instrument” at the entrance, and hidden depictions of Roquefort, “the devoted mouse companion of Duchess and her kittens” as opposed to the typical hidden Mickeys. 

The venue will also feature a final cat-themed easter egg not directly related to the film. A poster hanging outside the Cat Scratch Lounge will feature an image of a group of cats playing instruments. These aren’t just any cats, however. According to Disney, “Each cat depicted in the artwork will be drawn in the image of a beloved pet belonging to someone from the project team that helped design and build Scat Cat Lounge.”

The Aristocats-themed Cat Scratch Lounge promises to add a groovy new option to the Disney Treasure’s expanding litany of dining options. Stay tuned to DFB for further updates on the ship’s progress as its maiden voyage approaches. 

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Travel continues to change, specifically when we’re talking about the differences between how different generations travel.

In general, it seems like people are traveling now more than ever, which, believe it or not, poses some new challenges for Disney World. There are some Disney World hotel trends we think we’ll be seeing soon, too. Millennials and Gen Z are already making an impact on the travel industry, meaning that many travel companies, like Disney Cruise Line, have to figure out a new way to appeal to those travelers. Gen Z, in particular, is really shaking things up, and there’s one longtime travel trend they’re just ignoring.

A survey by IBS Software shows that 47% of Americans are now using in-person or online travel agents to book their trips. However, what’s most surprising about the survey is that it shows that 38 percent of Millennials and Gen Z are now preferring to use travel agents when booking travel. This is in stark contrast to Gen X: only 12 percent are using traditional travel agents. Only 2% of Boomers choose travel agents.

It seems that travel agents are experiencing a renaissance among the younger generations. But why? Well, we can make some guesses. First, travel agents are generally free, and can help get the best deals on travel. Today’s economy is tough for many, so scoring a good deal could be turning younger generations onto asking for help. Millennials and Gen Z are also still in the workforce, so having a travel agent can also save a lot of valuable time.

For those looking to book a Disney World trip, getting a travel agent is a no-brainer. Not only can a travel agent score the best deals, but if a better deal comes along, they can rebook the trip and refund the savings. Disney World travel agents, such as those at Small World Vacations, also know Disney World and Disneyland inside out and can make the best recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, and how to navigate My Disney Experience and Genie+.

Things like booking a Disney Cruise Line cruise are also a lot easier with a travel agent. Booking a cruise, transportation, and everything such a vacation entails can be complicated, but a travel agent can help every step of the way so that the process is as easy as possible.

If you’re on the fence about working with a travel agent, we’d like to put your mind at ease. Why do it all yourself when you can get someone to help you with every detail of your trip, including the complicated bits? We know that some of you enjoy the planning phase of a trip, but you can still work with a travel agent to guarantee that you get the Disney trip you want to have.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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