Exciting news for all fans of the Aristocats! A brand-new lounge themed to the 1970 Walt Disney Animation Studios classic, “The Aristocats,” is marked to open onboard the Disney Treasure when it sets sail this December. Named for everyone’s favourite music-loving feline from the film, Scat Cat Lounge will bring the groovy penthouse performance of “Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat” into the real world for the first time. Plans for the venue combine the elegance of an old-school jazz club with artistic references to “The Aristocats.”
Can’t wait to learn more about this cat-tastic venue? Check out these design secrets guests can discover when they visit Scat Cat Lounge!
A Familiar-Looking Carpet
Fans of “The Aristocats” may recognize the carpet inside Scat Cat Lounge, inspired by the ornate French-style rugs scattered throughout Madame Adelaide Bonfamille’s swanky Parisian home.
Double Delicious Craft Cocktails
Scat Cat Lounge will serve a special menu of cocktails that celebrate “The Aristocats,”
- Served to sip from a French-style ceramic bowl, the Créme de la Créme Martini will fuse cognac and chocolate into a rich, creamy dessert cocktail that will be reminiscent of “The Aristocats” kittens, Marie, Toulouse and Berlioz’s favourite evening treat.
- The Cat Drink will combine clarified bourbon, amaro, Aperol, and fresh lemon into a near-translucent cocktail that showcases hand-crafted drinkware embossed with a cat image.
- Ideal for two or more guests, The Turkish Tea Experience honours the Grand Hall’s Agrabah-inspired architecture. The tea-based cocktail will be presented in a bejewelled teapot and gold-detailed teacups.
An Ode to Music
“The Aristocats” theming will begin at the front door of the lounge with a sculpted handle that resembles Scat Cat’s signature instrument. At the entry, a parade of silhouetted cats, all representing characters from the film, will welcome guests to Scat Cat Lounge and lead them into the venue. At first glance, the funky poster hanging outside Scat Cat Lounge may not attract attention. However, the instrument-playing cat collage will have a secret! Each cat in the artwork will be drawn in the image of a beloved pet belonging to someone from the project team who helped design and build Scat Cat Lounge. A black-and-white-striped statement wall will extend through the center of the venue, framing a groovy neon sign with the lyrics “Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat.” Reminiscent of piano keys, the wall will honour music’s important role throughout the film.
Hidden Characters
Hidden Mickeys may be a hallmark of any Walt Disney Imagineering design, but at Scat Cat Lounge, hidden depictions of Roquefort, the devoted mouse companion of Duchess and her kittens, will reign, waiting to be discovered by the keen-eyed visitors.
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