Black Panther and Okoye Join Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Dream Beginning January 2023

Following the theatrical release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Disney Cruise Line is adding the new Black Panther and Okoye, General of the Dora Milaje, to its Marvel Day at Sea event. Both characters will debut exclusively aboard the Disney Dream beginning January 2023, joining the largest Marvel character assembly in the event's history across nine five-night Western Caribbean sailings from Miami.

Riding the momentum of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Disney Cruise Line is expanding its Marvel Day at Sea character lineup with two Wakandan additions: the new Black Panther and Okoye, General of the Dora Milaje. Both characters will make their Disney Cruise Line debut exclusively aboard the Disney Dream beginning January 2023, cementing the event's record as the largest Marvel character assembly the cruise line has mounted.

Key Details

Event: Marvel Day at Sea
Ship: Disney Dream
New Characters: Black Panther (new), Okoye — General of the Dora Milaje
Sailings: Nine five-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami, Jan.–Mar. 2023
Nighttime Spectacular: Heroes Unite (featuring Black Panther)
New Show: Warriors of Wakanda (Okoye-led atrium experience)
Plan At: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/onboard-activities/marvel-day-at-sea/

New Characters Making Their Disney Cruise Line Debut

The new Black Panther — the newest protector of Wakanda following the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — will be available for a dedicated heroic encounter, giving guests their first opportunity to meet the character in a Disney Cruise Line setting. Okoye, the fearsome general of the elite Dora Milaje, joins the event with an entirely new interactive show built around her character.

Black Panther character coming to Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Dream — The new Black Panther makes their Disney Cruise Line debut at Marvel Day at Sea beginning January 2023.

Heroes Unite Nighttime Spectacular and Warriors of Wakanda

Black Panther will appear in Heroes Unite, the signature nighttime spectacular that anchors Marvel Day at Sea with special effects, live stunts, and pyrotechnics. On a separate stage, the new show Warriors of Wakanda takes place in the ship's atrium, inviting guests to train alongside the Dora Milaje under Okoye's command in an interactive family experience.

Okoye, General of the Dora Milaje, coming to Marvel Day at Sea — Okoye leads the new Warriors of Wakanda interactive show in the Disney Dream's atrium.

Full Marvel Day at Sea Event and 2023 Sailing Dates

Marvel Day at Sea is a full-day themed event included on select five-night sailings aboard the Disney Dream. The event spans all-day programming: heroic character encounters, stage shows, Marvel film and TV screenings, themed merchandise and food offerings, and activities for families, kids, and adults. The nine Western Caribbean sailings departing from Miami in early 2023 are split across two itineraries:

Georgetown, Grand Cayman + Castaway Cay: Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, and March 4, 2023
Cozumel, Mexico + Castaway Cay: Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, and Feb. 27, 2023

What This Means for Marvel Fans on Disney Cruise Line

The addition of Black Panther and Okoye brings the Wakanda Forever story directly into the cruise experience at a moment of peak cultural relevance, and marks the first time either character has appeared in the Disney Cruise Line environment. With Warriors of Wakanda as a brand-new atrium show and Heroes Unite integrating the new Black Panther into its pyrotechnics-driven spectacle, the 2023 edition of Marvel Day at Sea is the most expansive version of the event to date. Browse available sailings at DisneyCruise.com.