Disney's Adult-Only Spaces Overcrowded on New Cruise Ship

A Disney cruise is often associated with families and children, but for adults who love Disney, it's a perfect getaway. The author, a former performer on the Disney Wonder, took a four-night cruise on the Disney Destiny to celebrate her birthday with her mother. They found that while the ship catered well to kids, the adult-only areas were often overcrowded.

The Destiny has an overarching Heroes and Villains theme, which is reflected in its design, including elegant cocktail lounges and restaurants inspired by classic Disney films. The author was surprised to find that these adult-oriented spaces were more popular than those designed for families.

De Vil's, a 101 Dalmatians-themed cocktail lounge, was particularly crowded due to its interactive musical performances. The lounge was small and intimate, but this intimacy came at the cost of long wait times and competition among guests.

The author suggests that Disney has created a bottleneck by incorporating entertainment offerings into these adult-only spaces, rather than providing larger venues or more shows. This problem can be solved by redesigning future ships with more flexible adults-only areas or staging performances in larger venues.