Photo TR: Adam discovers the Disney Treasure

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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...

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

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.

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

I spent a lot of time staring across this space.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Figment has found his way onboard!

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

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

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

Ok, I like it a lot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

And a friendly Genie overhead to welcome guests aboard.

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. 

Our home for the next seven nights!

Complete with a very comfortable verandah!

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

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

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.

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!

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

We've got royalty in the house!

Make that double!

How about triple?

Simply the best!

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

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. 

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

Abuelita Elena's Shrimp Diabla did not disappoint!

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

The Butternut Squash Enchilada was a fantastic meatless meal option.

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

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

Miguel's family tree...

I love the feel of this space!

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

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

Welcome foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion Parlor!

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...

But you won't find regular fish in here.

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

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

And here is what that option is.

I love this tribute to former Imagineer Rolly Crump!

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

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. 

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

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

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

The space is incredibly cute!

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

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

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

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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After a great first day aboard, it was time for our first day at sea... A leisurely opportunity to enjoy more of the ship's venues, food and fun!

It's never a bad day when your morning starts at Marceline Market!

How could you go wrong with a breakfast like this?

A fun piece of art found near the entrance of Hero Zone aboard the Disney Treasure.

The Rose acts both as its own venue as well as the pre-show lounge for Palo Steakhouse and Enchante. 

It is inspired by the live action version of Beauty and the Beast.

And the lounge offers a fantastic view!

Today was a great day to enjoy the ship's many pools. 

I love capturing a variation of this funnel photo with each Disney Cruise I take.

Mickey’s Smokestack Barbecue at Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods is one of my go-to places for quick and tasty food.

Any chance to meet Stitch is one that I'm going to take!

That night we had dinner in 1923, home to some of my favorite dishes, like this fantastic Hyperion Four-Cheese Tri-Color Tortelloni. 

The Kingswell Duck Confit Pastilla is another favorite of ours we repeat every time we can.

The Alameda Porcini Spiced Ahi Tuna is always a refreshing choice, and the black sesame brittle is a unique accompaniment I love.

The Flourless Orange Almond Cake was a great dessert option.

But the Burbank Blueberry-Lemon Bavarian Cream takes the cake!

Yes, I went back to Haunted Mansion Parlor. And yes, I sat in the chair!

I might have ordered this piece of art from Art of Disney On Demand onboard... I might have. 

Next up was another new lounge for me, the Skipper Society. 

Inspired by the Jungle Cruise and its associated lore, I was in heaven taking in all of the detail found within.

The menu is also quite nifty...

Another interactive tablet menu...

Some unique choices on tap...

And they have waffles!

And for the Trader Sam's fans in the house.

A Typhoon Lagoon connection via S.E.A.!

A "Soaring: Fantastic Flight" (Tokyo DisneySea) reference via S.E.A.!

You can bet this skipper boat tiki bowl made its way home with me!

Awesome details on the bar back!

Neat tap too!

A telegram from Walt himself!

Disneyland fans may recognize this copy of The Daily Gnus which was given out as a part of the short-lived Adventureland Trading Company game.

Love it.

Hi Donald!

Disney Seas the Adventure was our first show in the Walt Disney Theatre and a great way to kick off the cruise's main stage entertainment.

I love the interior of the theater.

Never a bad time to enjoy Funnelvision onboard...

Did I go back to Haunted Mansion Parlor again at the end of the night? 

Sure did!

There are tons of hidden details throughout the Parlor... You simply have to look closely.

Deadpool & Wolverine was playing onboard in the ship's movie theaters during our sailing.

I adore this view.

Love it!

Our second towel animal of the cruise, marking the end of another day...

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The next morning would bring another first for me beyond those found on a new ship... This would be my first time visiting Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! The new island destination opened just over a year ago at the southern tip of Eleuthera as a complementary destination to Disney Cruise Line's original island destination, Disney Castaway Cay. The destination has been in development since early 2019 and the years since have involved significant environmental review and work to minimize impact, develop a sustainable operation and to honor the local culture and wildlife. A new open-trestle pier allows the ship to dock at the island, without requiring the dredging that traditional piers have called for. 

All of this to say that years of anticipation had built up for me to see and experience this new port of call.

We loaded up on breakfast knowing that we had an active day ahead of us...

I just love it.

The walk from the ship to the end of the open-trestle pier is roughly equivalent to the walk from the ship to the family beach on Disney Castaway Cay.

The entrance plaza from the pier features a few small kiosks and counters to allow for early shopping and snack purchases. 

Not unlike on Disney Castaway Cay, you take a shuttle from the main arrival spot to the beach area.

Disney T'ings carry a good variety of just that. 

Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point features the Rush Out Gush Out water play area with slides, tipping buckets, spray nozzles and fountains. 

Some signature art from the island, created by a local Bahamian artist who consulted on much of the art styles found across Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. 

A look at everything offered within this island destination. The red path is the tram route which crosses the island to bring you from the arrival location to the beach area. 

It was a little gloomy out during our visit, plus it was surprisngly cold during our cruise, but the beach was beautiful. 

RUSH! A Junkanoo Celebration takes place at the Goombay Cultural Center, a covered, elevated pavilion in the middle of the island's beach area. The pavilion is used for activities and crafts between performances and the beachfront serves doubly as the seating area for the start of the show. 

RUSH! continues out into the main street of the beach area for more musical fun.

True-True BBQ is the island destination's main buffet dining option with a great variety of flavors, both accessible and more unique to the region.

I tried a little bit of everything and I loved a bit of all of it. 

In preservation of the natural environment of Eleuthera, much of the guest-accessible pathways and areas are elevated so as to not disturb the wildlife and vegetation below. 

Sebastian's Cove is the youth activities space on the island, where younger guests can check in (as an extension of Disney's Oceaneer's Club onboard) in a youth-exclusive space for water and dry play. 

A look at the water play area at Scuttle's Cove.

A look at the family cabanas set up along one of the island's beautiful beachfronts. 

Quite a view!

Looking back at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point from the Disney Treasure...

And a look at the family cabanas within view.

We pulled away from the pier with a send off from the locals who help to support the island operation each day that a ship is in port. 

Second lunch (the first taking place on the island) featured some fresh steak tacos from Donald's Cantina on the upper deck!

Our first dinner in Worlds of Marvel for the cruise--one of my favorites across the fleet, as a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

One of my favorite design elements in the restaurant. 

The venue feels very distinctly Marvel. 

Flavors of the world area featured across the first Worlds of Marvel dinner's menu. 

Disneyland fans should appreciate this nod.

Ultron is one of my favorite (underutilized) Marvel villains, so I love that he serves as Avengers: Quantum Encounter's main protagonist. 

Here's the beef. 

You had me at key lime pie. 

Ant-Man and The Wasp are not the only MCU heroes to make an appearance during the show.

The show has even been updated since it originally debuted on the Disney Wish (before The Marvels was released). Now, Ms. Marvel interacts with Captain Marvel where before, the show featured a number of comedic near-miss moments between the two. 

The parade of Pym Particle-enlarged desserts at the end of the meal has also been replaced with a surprise appearance by Spider-Man!

Look at him--he is the captain now!

Back in the atrium storytellers Sage and Coriander were regaling guests with a retelling of Aladdin. 

The storytellers' caravan includes many recognizable books...

Sage and Coriander play multiple characters during each story.

There's an entertaining take on "A Whole New World..."

And a surprise appearance during the finale. 

Love.

I was able to play charades with Donald, which was a blast. 

We were greeted in our stateroom by a new towel animal and something else...

We received an awesome lithograph to commemorate our visit to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point during its inaugural season! A great end to a fantastic day!