Avengers! …Please assemble my Grilled Tuna Steak
Available on: Disney Wish, Disney Treasure
Worlds of Marvel is one of the rotational dining venues available aboard the Disney Wish. As the name implies, it’s based on Marvel superheroes! More specifically, on fan-favorites like Ant-Man and the Wasp. Wait… no one cares about Ant-Man? *Ahem*. Well, let’s say that it’s based on Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily, who reprise their movie roles from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Worlds of Marvel is… okay. It’s definitely not as charming as Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure and not as impressive as 1923. Worlds of Marvel is the most futuristic of the three restaurants and, like Arendelle, offers a mix of dining and entertainment. It features interactive elements, including a device called the Quantum Core on each table - a large cylinder that you press buttons on to trigger various effects. While it’s not particularly exciting, it does provide a nice way to keep kids entertained.
What we like about Worlds of Marvel
Let’s get one thing out of the way: the food is pretty good. Nothing absolutely amazing, but it gets the job done and is tasty, and that seems like the norm for a lot of the restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line. You can find a lot of different options, from a grilled tuna steak to a roasted beef tenderloin and ricotta gnocchi. Some portions are small, but remember that you can order as many dishes as you want.
Most of the time, Worlds of Marvel is pretty chill and hardly feels like a restaurant that also features a small show. The screens often display random footage from Marvel movies, but nothing that actually demands your full attention.
Near the end of the experience, however, Ant-Man and the Wasp will talk about quantum physics and say things I have no idea are actually real or not. I mean, I was terrible at physics during my high school days, so I’m probably not the right student for Paul Rudd. There is also a scene of some Marvel Superheroes boarding the Disney Wish to fight Ultron (why are they fighting on the Disney Wish? Why is Ultron there? I have no idea). The action scenes actually look pretty sick and well done, and it’s crazy to imagine that they’re actually fighting just a few decks above where you are!
Near the end of the presentation, Ant-Man asks us to interact and press some stuff on the Quantum Core, and you bet that if Paul Rudd asks me to press buttons on a Quantum Core, I will make it my life objective to press buttons on the Quantum Core.
That’s it. All that was needed to beat Ultron was to press a button. I bet that Iron Man and Captain America wanted to know about this before the second Avengers movie, huh? Ant-Man and the Wasp do appear in costume and wave to everyone, greeting passengers. Some guests do look puzzled, while others usually clap. Ant-Man and the Wasp do not stop by to take pictures, by the way, and stay around for about 5 minutes before leaving. Also, Ant-Man isn’t Paul Rudd, I made sure to stare right into his soul. Disappointing.
What we don’t like about Worlds of Marvel
Although there’s nothing inherently wrong with this restaurant, it does feel a bit disappointing. The food is good, but the entertainment leaves something to be desired, if I’m being honest. The atmosphere could benefit from more Marvel-themed elements, perhaps statues of Marvel heroes or a setting inside Stark Industries. For now, while it does look futuristic, it’s largely dominated by screens and lacks additional thematic details.
It also lacks interactive elements. The main show consists mostly of Ant-Man and the Wasp talking on the screen, interspersed with random footage from Marvel movies that feels out of place. I wish they had done more with the Quantum Core. For instance, you could press buttons on it to change what appears on the screen next to your table. Even replacing the Quantum Core with a remote control to change what’s shown on the TV could have been an improvement, honestly.
The characters near the end are fine. Ant-Man and the Wasp do not stop for pics or autographs, but they stroll around and you can probably position yourself just right for a nice picture with them.
My main issue with Worlds of Marvel is that Disney could have done more. I’d love to see superheroes make live appearances during the meal, rather than just being limited to the TV screens. It feels like much of the budget and effort went into featuring Rudd and Lily on screen, along with additional heroes like Miss Marvel, Captain Marvel, and the new Captain America who also appear later.
Worlds of Marvel Menu
Cocktails
- Widow’s Bite ($10): Scapegrace Gin, Fever Tree Indian Tonic
- The Stinger ($12): Zignum Mezcal Reposado, Blueberry, Grapefruit
- Wakanda Tasting Lab ($30): Starr Rum 7 Yrs, Vusa Vodka, Bayab Gin. A taste of cocktails developed by Wakanda Design Group mixologists, using ingredients cultivated on Mount Bashenga.
- Quantum Core Sipper First Edition with Souvenir Glass ($20, non-alcoholic): Vanilla Ice Cream, Simply Mango Pineapple
- Wakanda Forever Served in a Pym-Sized Vessel with Souvenir Glass ($18, non-alcoholic): Simply Strawberry Banana, Caramel, Coke Zero
- Quantum Core Sipper First Edition ($5.50, non-alcoholic): Vanilla Ice Cream, Simply Mango Pineapple
- Wakanda Forever Served in a Pym-Sized Vessel ($5.50): Simply Strawberry Banana, Caramel, Coke Zero
Appetizers
- Dill and Meyer Lemon marinated Shrimp: Minneola, English Cucumber, Crème fraiche, Salmon Caviar
- Steamed Bao Buns: Seared Ginger Orange Pork Belly, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Pickled Daikon, Spring Onions, Mirin Soy Honey Glaze
- Hearts of Palm with Cilantro and Lime: Cucumber, Purple Onion, Bell Pepper, Sweet Potato, Spiced Yellow Pepper, Orange, Infinity Stone Popcorn
- Sautéed Crimini and Oyster Mushrooms: Sesame Artichoke Purée, Baby Spinach, Yuzu Vinaigrette
Salads & Soup
- Heirloom Tomato Salad: escarole, Arugula, Purple Onion, Black Beans, Blue and Red Corn Chips, Parsley, Bearss Lime
- Iceberg Wedge: candied Pecans, Smoked Bacon Lardons, Black and Globe Radish, Maytag Blue Cheese
- “Kartoffelsuppe”: creamed Potato Soup, Carrots, Celery, Knockwurst, Thyme
- White Cheddar and Broccolini Soup: with toasted Corn Bread Sippets
Entrées
- Berbere Spiced Pork Chop: Wakandan Vegetable Pilau, Pomegranate, Red Pepper Sauce, Rainbow Chard, Roasted Scallion
- Chicken Schnitzel: Panko-crusted Chicken Breast, Butter Sautéed Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Long Green Beans, Lemon, Anchovy, Capers
- Grilled Tuna Steak: Black Bean Muneta, Queso Fresco, Crisp Cassava, Roasted Corn Chipotle Salsa
- Golden Mystic Pasta: Caramelized Scallops, Angel Hair, Chardonnay Lemon Saffron Cream, Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Savoy Spinach
- Rosemary Roasted Beef Tenderloin: Carved and served with Celeriac puree, Crisp Parsnip, Buttered Asparagus, Roasted Shallot, and Truffle Cabernet Jus
- Lamb Shawarma Salad (light): Slow-roasted Cumin spiced pulled Lamb Leg in mini Pitas, with Iceberg, Endive, Romaine Lettuce, Sumac Onions, Vine Tomatoes, Pickled Red Cabbage, Roasted Chickpeas, Cucumber and Lemon Yogurt Dressing
- Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak (light)
- Slow-roasted Breast of Chicken (light)
- Oven-baked Fillet of Salmon (light)
- Ricotta Gnocchi (vegetarian): Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Grape Tomato Confit, Broccoli Rabe, Arugula Pesto
- Shiitake and Tofu Udon Udon (vegetarian): noodles, Baby Bok Choy, Tofu, Red Onions, Kombu, Enoki Mushrooms, Miso Shiitake Broth
Desserts
- Subatomic Sticky Date Pudding: Salted Coconut Macaroon, Balsamic Caramel Glaze, Vanilla Ice Cream
- Quantum Key Lime Pie: Key Lime Curd, Raspberry Gel, Whipped Lime Ganache
- Nano Dobos Torta: Layered Cake, Rich Chocolate Truffle Cream, Caramel
- Cheesecake Byte: Fresh Berries, Strawberry Jelly, Whipped Cream
- Pym Doughnut Sundae: Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. Pecan Brownie. Caramel Fudge Sauce, Chocolate Glazed Mini-Doughnut, Whipped Cream
- Wakanda Flourless Chocolate Beetroot Cake (no sugar added): Chocolate Beetroot Cake, Pepper Crème, Milk Chocolate Soil
Worlds of Marvel FAQ
Will Kids enjoy Worlds of Marvel?
It depends. If your kids love action scenes, they might be glued to the screens showing movies and TV series from Disney+. While there aren’t any gory scenes, there are some battles, and some kids are captivated by them. However, other kids who aren’t as interested in superheroes might look bored. That said, they all tend to enjoy it in the end when Ant-Man and the Wasp make an appearance.
Does Worlds of Marvel feature Meet & Greets?
Ant-Man and the Wasp do appear at the end of dinner, waving and greeting guests. They do not stop at tables for pictures. Sometimes, extra characters might also make an appearance, like Spider-Man and Black Panther.
Is Worlds of Marvel open for lunch?
No, Worlds of Marvel is not open for lunch. You might want to try Marceline Market, 1923 or some of the specialty restaurants onboard Disney Wish for lunch.
What is considered the best food at Worlds of Marvel?
Some of the best entrées at Worlds of Marvel are the Rosemary Roasted Beef Tenderloin and the Berbere Spiced Pork Chop. Desserts also get great reviews on Worlds of Marvel, so make sure to order one of each!
Is there a dress code for Worlds of Marvel?
Worlds of Marvel welcomes cruise casual attire at dinner. Cruise casual attire means that shorts and t-shirts are permitted. However, most guests prefer to dress in jeans and shirts at night.
