For Duffy fans: Why the Disney Adventure might become your new favourite destination

On board the Disney Adventure, the first-ever Duffy and Friends Shop at sea introduces a dedicated retail space that adds an extra layer of charm to the onboard experience.

For those unfamiliar, Duffy is Mickey Mouse’s teddy bear companion and over the years, his circle has grown to include friends ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, CookieAnn, ‘Olu Mel and LinaBell.

For collectors (and the children who’ve grown up hugging them to sleep), the Disney Adventure adds a fresh chapter to that joy. Think ship-exclusive Duffy and Friends merchandise alongside new themed experiences that give fans something to talk about long after they’re back on land.

The Disney Adventure has a dedicated space devoted to Duffy and Friends – but with a playful nautical twist that feels right at home at sea.

This is where you will want to slow down. Inside the Duffy and Friends Shop, you can look for out for a wide range of items, including Duffy and Friends characters in nautical outfits alongside keepsakes such as apparel, bags and ear headbands.

Over at the Disney Imagination Garden, a brand-new stage production, Duffy and The Friend Ship, brings the characters’ world to life. The show follows Duffy and his friends on a gentle seafaring adventure that centres on friendship, imagination and helping one another – themes that resonate just as strongly with grown-ups as they do with children.

With original songs and colourful staging, it’s an easy, feel-good watch – whether you’re a long-time fan or simply accompanying a child who already knows every character by name.

A highlight for any Duffy fan, of course, is meeting Duffy and his friends – you’ll want to keep an eye out for special appearances from the whole gang, who are always happy to stop for photos.

Families looking for something more hands-on can take part in the Duffy and Friends Discovery Quest, a ship-wide treasure hunt that doubles as a keepsake experience. It begins at the Duffy and Friends Shop, where guests can purchase a discovery guide before setting off to follow clues around the Disney Adventure.

Along the way, families can track down missing items together. Once the mission is completed, you’ll return to the shop to receive a special commemorative gift – another small but meaningful addition to any Duffy and Friends collection.

For fans of Duffy and Friends, the Disney Adventure doesn’t just offer new merchandise – it creates new memories to attach to characters they already love. And that, perhaps, is what keeps the magic going.