"Disney The Tale of Moana" Debuts at Walt Disney Theatre on the Disney Treasure
Disney Cruise Line's "Disney The Tale of Moana" marks the first-ever theatrical stage adaptation of the beloved Pixar film, performing exclusively at the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the Disney Treasure. The Broadway-style production incorporates Pacific Island languages, traditional Haka-inspired choreography, and the largest puppet in Disney Cruise Line history — a volcanic Te Kā that towers over the audience.
"Disney The Tale of Moana" is the first-ever stage adaptation of the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios film, debuting exclusively aboard the Disney Treasure at the Walt Disney Theatre. The Broadway-style production weaves together Pacific Island cultural traditions, large-scale puppetry including the largest puppet in Disney Cruise Line history, and the film's iconic song catalog in a theatrical experience unlike anything Disney has previously brought to sea.
Key Details
- Show: "Disney The Tale of Moana" — first-ever stage adaptation of the Moana film
- Venue: Walt Disney Theatre aboard the Disney Treasure
- Cultural Elements: Music and dance in Tuvaluan, Tokelauan, and Samoan; first stage performance of "Warrior Face" inspired by traditional Haka
- Puppetry: Largest puppet in Disney Cruise Line history — the volcanic Te Kā, who transforms into Te Fiti
- Featured Songs: "How Far I'll Go," "An Innocent Warrior," and more from the film's soundtrack
- Plan At: DisneyCruise.com
A Pacific Island Story Brought to Stage for the First Time
From its opening number, "Disney The Tale of Moana" sets itself apart with a deep commitment to Pacific Island cultures. "An Innocent Warrior" opens the show with vibrant dance and multilingual songs performed in Tuvaluan, Tokelauan, and Samoan — languages from the very communities that inspired the film's world. The production also features the first-ever stage performance of "Warrior Face," inspired by the traditional Haka, reinforcing the show's cultural authenticity at a theatrical level.
Spectacle: Record-Setting Puppetry and Stage Design
The production features larger-than-life puppetry throughout, with the dramatic highlight being the appearance of Te Kā — a massive, fiery volcanic entity representing the largest puppet ever created for a Disney Cruise Line show. Te Kā towers over the audience before transforming into the serene island goddess Te Fiti in one of the show's most visually stunning sequences. Set design throughout draws on the landscapes and textures of the Pacific Islands, creating a world that honors Moana's journey across land and sea.
Beloved characters from the film appear on stage, including Gramma Tala, Maui, and Tamatoa, alongside the film's most iconic songs — including "How Far I'll Go." The show follows Moana as she is chosen by the ocean to restore the heart of Te Fiti, and charts her journey to save her island.
How to See "Disney The Tale of Moana"
"Disney The Tale of Moana" performs at the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the Disney Treasure, which sails year-round seven-night Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, Florida. It joins a lineup of onboard shows including Beauty and the Beast and Disney Seas the Adventure. Browse upcoming sailings at DisneyCruise.com.