8 Best Foods and Drinks on Disney’s New Cruise Ship Destiny
Disney’s newest ship, Destiny, packed its debut season with entertainment and food. Preview sailings in late 2025, along with earlier reports from food writers, made it clear that passengers discuss the restaurants and drinks almost as much as they discuss the shows. Below are eight of the strongest hits that already define Destiny’s food story.
Pride Lands Curry
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The Cape Malay shrimp curry at Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King keeps appearing in early reviews for good reason. The dish layers a coconut-based sauce with cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and a mild level of heat. It comes with basmati rice, cucumber sambal, and butter roti. Reporters called it one of the most consistent entrées on the ship.
Curried Apricot Chicken Sosaties Worth Reordering
Another Pride Lands favorite is the apricot chicken sosaties appetizer. Preview guests described the chicken as tender and seasoned with turmeric, paprika, and cumin. The red pepper sauce on the side brought extra depth without overwhelming the plate.
Sweet Minnie’s Pineapple-Coconut Soft Serve
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Soft serve has always held a loyal following on Disney ships, and Destiny added a flavor that instantly stood out. The pineapple-coconut swirl at Sweet Minnie’s tastes like a cross between a piña colada and classic soft serve. Guests who prefer simple desserts praised it as refreshing, rather than heavy or sugary. Daily flavors rotate, but this one became the pleasant surprise of the quick-service deck.
The Smoothest Latte On Deck 13
Cove Café on Deck 13 earned early praise for its lattes, partly due to high-quality machines and well-steamed milk. Several passengers noted that the foam held up long enough for the ship’s character art embossing to stay visible. Even self-described picky coffee drinkers rated it highly.
The “Perfectly Wretched” Cocktail That Doubles As A Showpiece
De Vil’s, the Cruella-themed lounge, leans into presentation, and nothing represents that approach better than the Perfectly Wretched cocktail. It features Belvedere 10, elderflower, lime, agave, cucumber, and strawberries. The drink arrives with a perfume spray made from Tattinger Champagne and a small edible lipstick on the side. Reviewers appreciated that the cocktail tasted balanced, rather than looking impressive but falling flat.
The Eye Opener For Anyone Who Likes A Bold Drink
Over in The Sanctum, the Doctor Strange-inspired bar, the Eye Opener earned its name through smoked oolong tea, gin, citrus, and an herbal finish. Staff serve it inside a clear tea kettle with small cups, which fits the setting without making it look like a prop. Early guests described it as a drink for people who already enjoy tea or gin and want something more layered than a standard cruise cocktail.
Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar For Pure Nostalgia
Room service on Destiny includes Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar, and many guests treat it like a must-have. The simple combination of vanilla ice cream and a thin chocolate shell has been a Disney staple for years, but ordering it at the cabin makes it feel even better.
Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos At Donald’s Cantina
Donald’s Cantina became one of the reliable lunch stops during preview cruises. The build-your-own setup let guests pile chicken, pico de gallo, rice, fajita vegetables, and chile-lime hot sauce onto flour tortillas. Portions were satisfying without being heavy. Several passengers stopped by multiple times, and food writers called it one of the better casual options on board.