Disney Cruise Line officially welcomed its newest vessel, the Disney Adventure, at a christening ceremony in Singapore, with the ship’s Godparent, Robert Downey Jr.
“I’ve had the privilege of getting to know the team at Walt Disney Imagineering, and I can tell you Adventure is the perfect name for what they’ve created,” he said at the ceremony. “Being the Godparent of this majestic vessel is an honor, and I have some serious duties to perform, so let’s make it official, shall we?”
The ceremony, held in the ship’s Walt Disney Theatre, blended live orchestration, regional performers and character appearances in a showcase designed to introduce the line’s storytelling at sea to new audiences across Asia.
The Disney Adventure represents the cruise line’s first ship to sail from the region.
Chairman of Disney Experiences and incoming Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro, and President of Disney Signature Experiences, Joe Schott, joined the artists on stage to mark the momentous occasion.
“The Walt Disney Company has always been built on the power of storytelling and innovation — and Disney Cruise Line brings those values to life in extraordinary ways. Our cruise ships are ambassadors of our brand that carry joy, wonder and enchantment to destinations around the world,” said D’Amaro.
As our first ship to homeport 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,” he continued. “It offers fans across this region an opportunity to immerse themselves in unforgettable ways and create memories that are uniquely Disney.”
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