Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Journey

Disney Cruise Line’s latest and largest cruise ship is getting an equally huge title as its godparent.

Right now, the cruise line introduced that Robert Downey Jr. will function the official godparent for Disney Journey, the 6,700-passenger ship set to start crusing out of Singapore subsequent month.

It’s a becoming alternative for a ship that is filled with Marvel-inspired rides and venues. Downey, who starred as Iron Man/Tony Stark, will now “bless” the ship because it will get prepared for its March 10 maiden voyage.

Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. And in line with a press launch from the cruise line,

“[Downey’s] unparalleled decade-plus cinematic journey as the long-lasting character culminated in Avengers: Endgame, which amassed greater than $2.79 billion on the international field workplace. Downey was named an official Disney Legend in 2019 and can now star as Physician Doom in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters Dec. 18.”

A “Gargantuan Blessing”

Maritime custom normally entails a godmother breaking a bottle of champagne over the bow for good luck.  However Disney is placing its personal spin on issues.

Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s incoming CEO, mentioned that Downey has “guided audiences via unforgettable Marvel tales,” making him the proper individual for the function, particularly contemplating this new ship that has a complete deck devoted to the Avengers.

Downey himself joked concerning the scale of the job and in addition known as it an honor. “As the biggest ship within the Disney fleet, a gargantuan blessing have to be bestowed,” he mentioned. “I’ll do my darndest.”

Why Disney Journey is Totally different

Should you’re used to the traditional Disney cruise expertise, Disney Journey is a complete new type of ship. At 208,000 gross tons, it’s bout 44% bigger than Want-class ships within the fleet.

Due to its dimension, it’s filled with options that haven’t been seen on a Disney ship earlier than:

• Ironcycle Check Run: Another excuse Downey is the proper match as godparent for this ship, this experience a full-scale curler coaster and the primary ever on a Disney ship.  Riders “take a look at drive” a Tony Stark prototype on an 820-foot monitor. 
• Seven Themed Zones: The ship is split into distinct areas like “Marvel Touchdown,” “Disney Creativeness Backyard,” and “San Fransokyo Avenue” (impressed by Large Hero 6).
• Asian Affect: Because the ship is looking Singapore dwelling, the eating displays this area with greater than 20 venues with worldwide and Asian-inspired menus.

The Countdown

Disney Journey has had fairly the journey to get right here. Initially began by one other cruise line, the ship was bought by Disney and reworked into what solely Disney may create.

With Downey because the ship’s godparent, Disney Journey is able to take Marvel (and Mickey) followers throughout Southeast Asia.

Disney is betting huge on the concept even at sea, everybody needs to really feel like a superhero, and this alternative as a godparent makes that clearer than ever.