Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has named Robert Downey Jr as godparent of Disney Adventure, the newest and largest vessel in the DCL fleet, ahead of its maiden voyage next month from Singapore.
The appointment follows the maritime tradition of naming a godparent to bless a ship before it enters service, a custom believed to bring good fortune.
Disney Adventure features seven themed areas drawing on more than a century of Disney storytelling, including several Marvel experiences. At Marvel Landing on the upper decks, guests can ride Tony Stark’s Ironcycle Test Run, described as the first roller coaster on a DCL ship and the longest of its kind at sea.
In the open-air Disney Imagination Garden, the Avengers Assemble! live stage production will showcase Marvel characters in a large-scale performance. Disney’s Oceaneer Club will also include the Marvel WEB Workshop, an interactive experience designed for younger guests.
The ship offers character encounters, Broadway-style theatre productions, themed stateroom and concierge accommodation, and more than 20 dining and lounge venues serving international and Asian-inspired cuisine.
Downey is best known for portraying Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He was named a Disney Legend in 2019 and is set to appear as Doctor Doom in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December.
The Disney Adventure begins sailings from Singapore next month, marking an expansion of Disney Cruise Line’s presence in Asia.
