The striking three-story venue, which dually serves as a central gathering space and entertainment hub for guests, honors Wakanda through thoughtful design details crafted by Walt Disney Imagineers. Insights from the Black Panthermovies helped fashion the creative vision for the Disney Destiny Grand Hall, including metalwork on the pillars that mimics the banded armor and stacked jewelry found in Wakanda.

Up above, the breathtaking chandelier is fashioned after Vibranium, the rare metallic ore found in the fictional nation. Directly below, the geometric patterns cleverly capture the chevron pattern from Queen Ramonda’s crown. Presiding over the Disney Destiny Grand Hall is a stunning statue of T’Challa, the Black Panther: King of Wakanda, devoted son, and beloved brother sworn to protect his kingdom — and the Disney Destiny.

For most of the day, the Disney Destiny Grand Hall emits a bright and optimistic energy — a hero’s welcome, if you will — but at any moment, it morphs into a mythical realm of mystery.

With 360-degree lighting effects that fill the room with life and color, the ever-changing space reacts to the presence of certain characters, taking on the signature aura of some of the most legendary villains, rogues, and mischief makers of Disney and Marvel lore.

One such transformation takes place with the arrival of Loki, the fan-favorite character from Marvel Studios’ films and the Loki television series. Intent on clearing his name with the mortals of Midgard, Loki tries to declare himself ruler of this vessel and its occupants. 

True to his infamous ego and affinity for chaos-making, guests never know where Loki is going to turn up with a grand proclamation of his glorious purpose or a dubious retelling of a well-known story. (He does have a penchant for rewriting history, after all.)

The God of Mischief occasionally recruits unsuspecting guests for a surprise competition to prove their adoration for his royal highness, or command them to explain the strange foreign rituals of ocean cruising. (All-you-can-eat soft serve is a new concept for the Asgardian.) 

Other mischievous happenings begin when guests encounter the playfully sinister practitioner of the macabre, Dr. Facilier, who is often lurking around the Disney Destiny Grand Hall with a dazzling parlor trick or sleight of hand. They can join him for a game of chance with nothing to lose. 

There’s even more magic to explore aboard the Disney Destiny! Uncover all the heroic new venues and experiences in exclusive first-look posts — all on our page.