The Disney Destiny, the latest ship from the ever-expanding Disney Cruise Line, is just about ready to for guests, and we got to see some of the ship’s NEW elements up close during a special preview cruise! The ship, which will have its maiden voyage on November 20th, is themed to Heroes and Villains, and be based on “on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters, and theme park attractions” according to the company.
Cafe Megara
For the Destiny, Disney’s Imagineers were “inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story when developing this new ship, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose.” That theming carries through to the ship’s dining areas, including Cafe Megara, based on Meg from Hercules.
The cafe is loaded with easter eggs and references to the 1997 movie, and we spotted a lot of them for ourselves!
Cafe Megra
If you look at the decor, you can find lightning bolts and other symbols from the film.
See the clouds and lightning bolts above?
The flower Hercules gives Meg in the film is forever stationed on the bar’s countertop.
Deep cut after deep cut.
Each of the stools has the silhouette of a character from the film on the back…
Stools at Cafe Megara
… even the kids’ seats.
Herc!
The theme wraps the space as well, with references to the film on the walls. Notice Pegasus in the wallpaper?
See him?
Another area looks like it’s right out of a sketchbook, complete with the Greek key design and other classically Greek elements.
Sketchbook-style artwork.
Of course, the cafe isn’t all easter eggs. There’s a full menu for guests to choose from.
The menu…
There are freshly made juices…
“From Olympus…”
…specialty drinks (including Illy espresso!)…
Cafe Megara Menu
…cocktails…
Coctails
…coffees…
Of course, the cafe has coffee…
…and even essentials like water, kombucha, teas, and more.
Essentials at Cafe Megara
Cafe Megara ties into the Disney Destiny’s heroes theme in some subtle ways and offers a solid menu to boot!
MEG!
Stay tuned to DFB for more coverage of our press cruise on the Destiny!
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