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Photo TR: Adam discovers the Disney Treasure

P. 1: Embarkation day! Ship exploration!

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After having sailed on the Disney Dream across Europe over the Summer, we were excited to have the chance to experience something entirely new... The Disney Treasure launched late in 2024, taking alternating seven night sailings to the Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Along our sailing, we would have the chance to visit our favorite Disney's Castaway Cay as well as the new Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in Eleuthera, Bahamas. 

As big fans of the Disney Wish (I've got another report to share from our somewhat-recent sailing there soon), we excited to see how the Disney Treasure would be similar and different from her sister ship...

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This is never a bad sight to start off your day!

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Given that our sailing was at the tail end of the year, the port (and several of our ports of call) were decorated for the holidays.

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The Grand Hall on the Disney Treasure is inspired by Disney's Aladdin.

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I spent a lot of time staring across this space.

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We love exploring the ship during the embarkation day "open house" period, as it allows you to visit spaces that are primary closed off to adults and non-paying guests (depending on the venue) before the ship has left the port. The it's a small world nursery is an adorable example of this.

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Presented in the classic Mary Blair style, there is a lot of character to take in... This moving train that circles the ceiling of the venue is one of my favorite details.

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Mickey & Minnie's Captain's Deck is a nice play space that can be annexed into either the Disney's Oceaneer's Club or the it's a small world nursery throughout the cruise, enabling children from either age group to have a chance to enjoy all that is found within.

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The Walt Disney Imagineering Lab in Disney's Oceaneer's Club is one of my favorite youth spaces in the fleet, and of course they have those amazing handwashing stations here as well.

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The Imagineering Lab has an interactive simulator which allows younger guests to ride virtual versions of classic Disney attractions.

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The space is filled with detail and authentic props from the parks... The costume from the former Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park is one of my favorites.

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A model of the very ship we were sailing on, found on the very ship we were sailing on.

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Three of my favorite posters for three of my favorite attractions.

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A scale copy of the Grand Hall bronze statue found in the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab...

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Figment has found his way onboard!

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There are lots of themed spaces for kids to enjoy within Disney's Oceaneer's Club.

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Also a collection of some of the most adorable restrooms you'll find out of anywhere made by Disney.

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As my username implies, I kind of like Star Wars.

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Ok, I like it a lot.

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Enough to get really excited when I see a dianoga in the water...

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Especially excited to see an adorable lothcat twitching in its sleep.

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Marvel Superhero Academy is another impressive space within Disney's Oceaneer's Club, featuring interactive experiences and games...

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I was able to try my hand at being a certain web-slinging superhero in a battle against Ultron's army of bots.

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The space directly ties into the Worlds of Marvel dinner show, particularly the Avengers: Quantum Encounter show. 

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Back in the Grand Hall we found Peter Pan guiding guests on a treasure hunt.

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And a friendly Genie overhead to welcome guests aboard.

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One of my most important stops on embarkation lunch is to Marceline Market where I indulge in delicious seafood... But maybe I'm just shellfish. 

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Our home for the next seven nights!

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Complete with a very comfortable verandah!

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Sarabi is the ship's two-story flex venue which hosted shows, trivia, bingo and more throughout the cruise.

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A close-up look at the magic lamp found in the Grand Hall of the Disney Treasure.

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I'm not kidding when I say that "Let's Set Sail" is one of my favorite entertainment offerings across the Disney Cruise Line fleet.

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It's a high energy kick-off to your cruise featuring all of your favorite characters, great upbeat and emotional music (gets me every time) and tons of fun!

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The magic is so strong, the cast float on air!

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We've got royalty in the house!

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Make that double!

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How about triple?

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Simply the best!

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Not long after the ship sailed away from Port Canaveral it was time for our first dinner at Plaza de Coco!

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Located in the same space as Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure on the Disney Wish, this venue features in-story entertainment as well as authentic, fantastic Mexican food. 

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These Chorizo Street Croquettes were among my favorite things I consumed throughout the cruise.

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Abuelita Elena's Shrimp Diabla did not disappoint!

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The show also features an authentic mariachi band to entertain guests and to set the evening mood.

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The Butternut Squash Enchilada was a fantastic meatless meal option.

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The Margarita Lime Cheesecake was a delicious way to cap off our meal.

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The level of detail in bringing Coco to life onboard is excellent. 

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Miguel's family tree...

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I love the feel of this space!

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Like other Disney Cruise Line ships, the hallways and stairwells contain unique art that pays tribute to Disney content of all types and ages. 

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Now for something I had been eagerly anticipating for some time...

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Welcome foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion Parlor!

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The Haunted Mansion Parlor is an extension of the Haunted Mansion attraction, with its own unique story, elements and lots of tie-ins to the original experience. This fish tank is one of the most notable elements within the space...

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But you won't find regular fish in here.

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Not unlike the attraction that inspired it, the Haunted Mansion Parlor features portraits that aren't quite as they appear...

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There's something more ghoulish that reveals itself in each of these, given time.

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The characters are similar to those you find in the Haunted Mansion, right down to the poses, but their stories and forms are not carbon copies of what you'd find on land.

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It was very appropriate that Captain Culpepper Clyne, also known to fans of the Disney lore as The Mariner, found his way into the Haunted Mansion Parlor. This character is based on one of the earliest Marc Davis sketches for Disney's version of what would become The Haunted Mansion. He at one point was represented in the attractions as a portrait whose staring eyes followed you. He also has a tomb in the Walt Dsieny World Magic Kingdom version of the attraction's queue. 

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The Mariner also has his own themed drink and accompanying collectible mug available for purchase... Which I did.

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The Siren (previously pictured in portrait form) also has her own drink and mug available for purchase... Which I did.

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The mantle clock is similar but different to the grandfather clock found in the Haunted Mansion attraction.

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The Hitchhiking Ghosts make appearances in the bar mirror throughout the evening...

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A look at the venue's drink menu...

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There is a hidden drink option if you can solve a "chilling challenge" from within the digital menu...

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And here is what that option is.

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I love this tribute to former Imagineer Rolly Crump!

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Notice how these sconces look very similar to the "The Spirits Have Been Released" hidden menu item?

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The Haunted Mansion Parlor is filled to the brim with details including this candelabra which features a candle that is a nod to the Candle Man character that was once conceptualized for the attraction. 

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There are blink-and-you-miss-it details throughout the Haunted Mansion Parlor... Like this portrait...

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It doesn't quite stay the same throughout the experience.

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Jumbeaux's Sweets is the ship's ice cream parlor and sweets shop.

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The space is incredibly cute!

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And there are lots of great ice cream flavors to enjoy!

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For all of you Taittinger enthusiasts, yes they have plenty onboard.

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The Jade Cricket Cafe is one of several coffee bars onboard.

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This one is inspired by the lucky cricket, Cri-Kee from the animated Disney film Mulan. 

Our night ended with an early rest knowing that our next day would be our first full sea day with lots to do throughout. 

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^ Oh my. All those scooped balls of ice cream placed on top of each other..... That's amazing to look at. The whole ship looks amazing. And that seafood plate you had there - oink. All looks great!

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