Disney Destiny Dining Deep Dive: Pride Lands, De Vil's, The Sanctum, and Edna A La Mode Sweets
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the full food and beverage lineup for four brand-new venues aboard the Disney Destiny, the fleet's heroes-and-villains-themed ship debuting in November. Highlights include the first-of-its-kind Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King dining experience featuring live performers and African-inspired cuisine, the wickedly glamorous De Vil's Piano Lounge, a Doctor Strange-inspired cocktail parlor called The Sanctum, and The Incredibles-themed Edna A La Mode Sweets confectionary.
The Disney Destiny will debut four entirely new food and beverage venues when it launches its inaugural season, each themed to a beloved Disney or Marvel property. Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King anchors the rotational dining lineup with live African music and continent-spanning cuisine. On the cocktail and sweets side, De Vil's Piano Lounge, The Sanctum, and Edna À La Mode Sweets round out an unusually ambitious beverage and dessert program for a cruise ship.
Key Details
- Ship: Disney Destiny (maiden voyage November 20)
- New dining venues: Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, De Vil's Piano Lounge, The Sanctum, Edna A La Mode Sweets
- Cuisine style: African-inspired fine dining with global influences
- Dietary options: Plant-based, zero-proof cocktails, and family-friendly treats offered across all venues
- Book sailings: DisneyCruise.com
Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King
Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King is Disney Cruise Line's first dining experience built around The Lion King, and the cruise line describes it as “first-of-its-kind.” As families dine, a live ensemble of performers retells Simba's journey from cub to king through soulful narration, vocals, and authentic African instruments. Charismatic storytellers Mwongozo and Shaha anchor the show, joined by an interpretive dancer and a trio of live musicians specializing in traditional African instruments.
The menu balances African culinary traditions with accessible family fare, incorporating authentic spice blends, regional sauces, and customary grains. Five-night sailings will feature a second themed menu for guests with a second seating at the restaurant.
Sample Menu Items
Savory mains:
- Nala's Roasted Pork Tenderloin — Black-eyed bean-chorizo casserole, fried yuca, thyme, pickled purple onions
- Pan-seared Berbere-spiced Roasted Chicken — Jollof rice, fried plantains, blistered tomatoes, green harissa sauce
- Cape Malay Shrimp Curry — Garam masala, turmeric, cumin-coconut curry sauce, aromatic basmati rice, cucumber sambal, butter roti
- Heirloom Tomato Kachumbari (plant-based) — Golden beet caviar, nut and seed dukkah-spiced goat cheese, pea tendrils
Desserts:
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake — Moist yogurt cake, caramelized pineapple, cherries, rooibos mousse
- Warm Chocolate Malva Pudding — Sweet vanilla pudding, apricot jam, warm buttery cream sauce, vanilla ice cream
Specialty drinks:
- Can You Feel the Rum Tonight? — Starr 7 Year Oak Aged Rum, Amarula Cream Liqueur, mango smoothie mix, pinch of cinnamon, garnished with fresh mint
- Slimy Yet Satisfying (zero-proof) — Sprite infused with lime gelatin, garnished with centipede and worm gummies
De Vil's Piano Lounge
De Vil's is the Disney Destiny's adult cocktail lounge, designed around the glamour and menace of Cruella de Vil. The space features Hollywood Regency architecture, a signature spotted piano, and an avant-garde cocktail menu drawing on characters and iconography from both the animated and live-action 101 Dalmatians films. An interactive live performance element invites guests to participate in musical mischief at the piano bar.
Signature drinks:
- Fashionista — Freeze-dried strawberry and banana-infused Patrón Añejo Cristalino Tequila, banana liqueur, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, milk-clarified and chilled; served with strawberry shortcake popcorn
- Fearless Sir Galahad (zero-proof) — Free Spirits Non-alcoholic Bourbon, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, Angostura bitters, finished with aromatic smoke
The Sanctum
The Sanctum is Disney Cruise Line's first lounge inspired by Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange, modeled after the New York Sanctum from the film. Design details include sorcerers' Rune Shield symbols, the Cloak of Levitation, spell books from the library of Kamar-Taj, and the show-stopping Circle of the Cosmos—an inverted glass installation that doubles as a cocktail presentation vessel. The central entertainment parlor hosts activities throughout the voyage and offers tableside beverage experiences.
Signature drinks and bites:
- Circle of the Cosmos — Brunswick Aces Diamonds Gin, verjus blanc, fresh lemon juice, garnished with a lemon peel spiral
- Vapors of Valtorr — Grey Goose Altius Vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, butterfly pea flower syrup, topped with berry-flavored bubbles
- Stuffed waffles — Available with custard cream or mixed berry compote filling
Edna A La Mode Sweets
Edna À La Mode Sweets converts Edna Mode's design lab from Pixar's The Incredibles into a shipboard confectionary. Inspired by the “Auntie Edna” short film, the lab's sewing equipment is reimagined as sweet-making machinery, complete with a sculpture of Jack-Jack and Edna working on cookies. The front window showcases costume models of suits for Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, while Rocky the raccoon makes a cameo near a garbage can.
Signature cupcakes:
- Purple Velvet Sponge Cake — White chocolate mousse, purple mirror glaze, sprinkles, chocolate décor
- Double Chocolate Fudge Cake (Mr. Incredible's Cupcake) — Chocolate truffle mousse, dark chocolate velvet finish, gold confetti, chocolate décor
- Vanilla Marble Sponge Cake — White chocolate mousse, red mirror glaze, sprinkles, chocolate décor
- Orange-Almond Cake — Raspberry mousse, orange chocolate velvet finish, sprinkles, chocolate décor
Additional treats:
- Shortbread Cookie — Vanilla frosting, dulce de leche filling, chocolate décor
- Chocolate Barks — Edna bar (white chocolate, dark chocolate, cookies 'n cream pieces) and Jack-Jack bar (dark chocolate, milk chocolate, mini chocolate chip cookies)
- Three-Layer Cookies 'n Cream Cookie with dulce de leche
- Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums (a returning fan-favorite)
What Diners and Drinkers Can Expect
The Disney Destiny's food and beverage program raises the bar across all four venues: Pride Lands brings a live dining show of a caliber Disney Cruise Line has not offered before; De Vil's and The Sanctum offer sophisticated adult cocktail experiences with strong thematic identities; and Edna À La Mode Sweets provides a family-friendly dessert stop with genuine Pixar storytelling baked into its design. All four venues will be available when the Disney Destiny sets sail. Browse sailings at DisneyCruise.com.