Video/Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Disney's HERCULES for the Disney Destiny

The cast of Disney's Hercules is currently hard at work in rehearsals for the new stage adaptation of the 1997 animated film. Developed for Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny, the show will make its debut later this year when the Destiny sets sail on its Maiden Voyage. Take a look at rehearsal footage and new photos, featuring beloved songs like "Zero to Hero," "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" and more!

Disney's Hercules stays true to the story and spirit of the beloved film with new musical arrangements inspired by the soulfulness of gospel music, with the energy of a pop concert. This adaptation will include the well-known songs from the original film, in addition to "Shooting Star," a ballad originally written for the movie by Alan Menken and David Zippel. 

Puppet designer Michael Curry is bringing to life some of this tale’s most larger-than-life characters through puppetry, building on the designs featured in Disney The Tale of Moana aboard the Disney Treasure last year. Developed exclusively for the Disney Destiny, Hercules will be one of three stage shows aboard the new ship, along with Frozen, A Musical Spectacular, and Disney Seas the Adventure. The Maiden Voyage sets sail on November 20, 2025, kicking off an inaugural season of 4- and 5-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean.

In addition to this adaptation, the West End production of Disney's Hercules is running at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Watch a performance from the show here.

Photos courtesy of Disney