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Walt Disney Imagineering is keeping fans updated as the Disney Destiny makes her transatlantic journey to Florida — and today’s reveal is one fit for a king. As part of their “Crossing Diaries” series on Instagram, Imagineers shared a behind-the-scenes look at the installation of the ship’s stunning new Black Panther-inspired atrium statue featuring T’Challa.
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The short clips, shared on Day 3 of the journey, began with the caption “Unwrapping something exciting!” as crew members carefully removed moving blankets and tape from a massive covered figure. Soon, the unmistakable form of the panther appeared, standing guard beside a wrapped statue of King T’Challa himself — the first Marvel character ever featured in a Disney Cruise Line Grand Hall.
We got an early glimpse of the completed statue back in April, when Walt Disney Imagineering offered a first look at the sculpt in a preview reel. Now, fans are finally seeing it find its permanent home at the heart of the Disney Destiny’s Black Panther–themed Grand Hall.
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The Disney Destiny also makes history with another Marvel milestone — Spider-Man will serve as the ship’s stern character, marking the cruise line’s first Marvel-themed exterior figure.
The Heroes & Villains–themed ship is scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage from Port Everglades on November 20, bringing a new era of storytelling and adventure to the high seas.
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