A new documentary unveiled on Disney Adventure

Disney is inviting fans to discover the story behind the making of its newest ship in “Disney Adventure: Charting a New Course,” a documentary that chronicles the journey of Disney Cruise Line’s first vessel to call Asia home.

Premiering on 28 November on Disney+, National Geographic Linear Channel, and JioHotstar in select markets, the documentary captures the years of planning, design, and dedication that transformed the Disney Adventure from a vision into a floating Disney experience.

The film follows the ship’s transformation in Germany, where teams worked to bring its seven themed areas, attractions, and immersive experiences to life. From the creative minds who designed the ship to the cast and crew preparing to welcome guests, the documentary highlights the collaboration behind one of Disney Cruise Line’s most ambitious projects.

Viewers will also get a closer look at the making of Remember, an original Broadway-style musical created exclusively for the Disney Adventure. The documentary showcases how Disney’s entertainment teams developed the production, including the first-ever stage appearance of WALL-E and EVE.

Beyond Disney’s signature storytelling, the film explores how Asian influences shaped the ship’s offerings. One segment focuses on the creation of Mowgli’s Eatery, an Indian-inspired dining destination, including how Indian musicians incorporated traditional instruments into a new arrangement of music from “The Jungle Book.”

A journey home to Singapore

At the center of the documentary is the story of the people who make the Disney Adventure possible, including first officer Hanisah Valberg, a Singaporean crew member preparing for the ship’s arrival in her home country.

Her personal journey adds an emotional perspective to the ship’s launch, as the Disney Adventure reaches Singapore for its christening ceremony in March 2026. Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr., who serves as the ship’s godparent, officially welcomed the vessel as Disney Cruise Line’s eighth and largest ship.

The Disney Adventure marks a new chapter for the cruise line as its first ship designed to homeport in Asia, bringing more than a century of Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories to the sea.

The vessel features seven themed areas, including “Disney Imagination Garden,” “Toy Story Place,” “San Fransokyo Street,” “Town Square,” “Wayfinder Bay,” “Disney Discovery Reef” and “Marvel Landing.” It currently sails three- and four-night voyages from Singapore, offering entertainment, dining and attractions for guests of all ages.

Beginning 31 December, select four-night journeys will also include a stop at Langkawi, Malaysia.