Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship The Disney Wish has final been unveiled, and we have all the details!
I can not express to you how excited I am for Disney’s 5th Cruise ship, The Disney Wish! Disney promised to unveil so details, boy did they deliver. So sit back and take a long at the most magical Disney Cruise Line ship to date!
The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage — a five-night cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay — on June 9, 2022, followed by an inaugural season of three- and four-night cruises to the same destinations from Port Canaveral, Florida. Bookings open to the general public on May 27, 2021.
Grand Lobby
The Grand Hall features my girl Cindy (Cinderella) and she is in her glory with a lobby themed around timeless tales of wishes come true. The theme found at the heart of so many beloved Disney stories. The fairytale castle-inspired Grand Hall, where a dazzling wishing star descends from the shimmering chandelier above. Big plus is a stage that seems to be present in the main lobby, which is brand new to the ships.
“Daring to dream even bigger, our Imagineers are creating a breathtaking new world of enchantment aboard the Disney Wish,” said Laura Cabo, portfolio creative executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. “This motif provides the perfect platform to infuse Disney storytelling into every aspect of the design, giving the Disney Wish its own unique personality and a completely new look unlike anything else at sea.”
New Water Features!
Disney Cruise Line will take fun in the sun to the next level on board the Disney Wish with a brand-new family water attraction and three themed districts that offer dedicated space for families, children and adults alike.
Guests will be immersed in “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” animated shorts aboard the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, AquaMouse. I’m thinking that this is a combination of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and a water ride. This brand new attraction has 760 feet of winding tubes suspended high above the upper decks.
In addition to AquaMouse, the area will feature six pools — spaciously staggered among tiered decks and surrounded by lounge chairs — and a fresh take on quick and casual fare with a festive character twist.
Little ones will delight in an all-new Toy Story-themed district designed especially for families with toddlers and young children. This whimsical water wonderland will include a splash zone, wading pool, family waterslide and smoothie bar.
Can’t wait to check these out!
Kids Club
Aboard Disney Cruise Line, my kids absolute favorite areas are the Kids Clubs and the Disney Wish has announced some brand new features, and some returning that we know and love from the other ships.
Disney’s Oceaneer’s Club is getting an update! Children ages 3 to 12 will enter the magical world of their favorite Disney stories in the reimagined Disney’s Oceaneer Club. Expertly developed programming combines deeply engaging, enriching activities with special playtime with Disney friends – and when characters stop by, they stay to play, offering uniquely interactive, memorable character experiences exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.
- Marvel Super Hero Academy is a high-tech Avengers headquarters where young “recruits” will train to be the next generation of Super Heroes with the help of their own heroes, like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp.
- Fairytale Hall is a royal trio of activity rooms where princesses and princes will let their creativity shine at Rapunzel’s Art Studio, read and act out stories at Belle’s Library, and test newfound icy powers at Anna and Elsa’s Sommerhus.
- Walt Disney Imagineering Lab is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for kids to discover the secrets of world-renowned Disney Imagineers — the creative masterminds behind Disney theme parks, resorts and cruise ships — with hands-on activities and inventive experiments.
For the littlest cruisers ages 6 months to 3 years, they will be able to enjoy the It’s a Small World Nursery, like on the other ships.
Teen lounges from the other ships will be running as well.
All Things Entertainment
Disney Cruise Line’s entertainment is the top of the line, and they are going to go above their gold standard on the Disney Wish.
As mentioned the Grand Hall will evolve from a fairytale gathering space into an environmental theater through the magic of built-in special effects and the first-ever atrium stage on a Disney ship. Dedicated shows and interactive entertainment will come to life all around the hall, putting guests front and center as they play a special role in the magic.
Luna – is a brand-new entertainment hub that will transition from a daytime setting for family fun into an elegant evening venue for adult-exclusive entertainment, offering a variety of live shows and interactive programming throughout the day.
Hero Zone – is a futuristic sports arena where physical activity will blend with imagination during action-packed challenges and game show-style competitions for families to take on together.
Staying true with the brand they will have the Walt Disney Theater showing their broadway shows, and announced a reimagined Aladdin will be back and better than ever!
They will of course have their cinemas to show brand new released Disney Movies for all of the ships guests.
Most importantly the food!
Disney announced the the Disney Wish will have ALL NEW Dining restaurants for their guests, that’s right, all new themes! Take a look at the three options for restaurants, I can’t decide which one I am more excited for!
Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is Disney’s first “Frozen”-themed theatrical dining experience that will bring the world of Arendelle to life through immersive live entertainment — featuring favorite characters like Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf — and world-class cuisine infused with Nordic influences.
Worlds of Marvel is the first-ever Marvel cinematic dining adventure, where guests will play an interactive role in an action-packed Avengers mission that unfolds around them, complete with a worldly menu inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
1923, named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, is an elegant celebration of the company’s legacy, paying homage to the golden age of animation and offering a tasteful tribute to its Californian heritage with dishes inspired by the state’s unique fusion of cultural flavors.
For Adults, Disney Announced some new spins on the Adult only restaurants Palo and Remy that are oboard on the Fantasy and Dream ships.
- Palo Steakhouse is an evolution of the Palo restaurant that Disney cruisers know and love, now combining the relaxed sophistication of authentic Italian dining with the classic refinement of a modern steakhouse in a genteel setting inspired by Cogsworth, the tale’s majordomo-turned-enchanted-clock.
- Enchanté will offer the most luxurious dining experience on board, featuring a gourmet menu crafted by three-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement. This romantic and intimate venue will evoke the dazzling spirit of the film’s candelabra maitre d’, Lumiere.
- The Rose is a chic lounge at the entrance of Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté. Inspired by the fateful flower at the heart of the story, The Rose will be an idyllic setting for a pre-dinner aperitif or after-dinner cocktail.
Looking for the Pre and Post Dinner Drink, look no further than this Star Wars Fan dream come true.
Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge a high-end bar styled as a luxurious yacht-class spaceship. This richly themed, immersive experience will be reserved for adults every evening, offering interactive tasting experiences and signature beverages inspired by destinations such as Batuu, Tatooine and Mustafar.
Last Updated to Staterooms
The Disney Wis will have 1,254 staterooms and most with offer an ocean view — including 877 (70%) with a spacious verandah — and there will be 451 connecting doors that adjoin rooms to accommodate larger families.
Thinking of Concierge for the Disney Wish, great news! Disney’s first-ever staterooms that will be located above the bridge, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal breathtaking ocean views overlooking the bow of the ship.
The Disney Wish will also debut four royal suites – that accommodate up to six guests and feature extravagant details and first-class amenities. These include a pair of two-story suites, the first of their kind within the Disney fleet, which will feature stunning statement pieces like an elegant spiral staircase and a spectacular two-deck-high stained-glass frieze.
So When Can We Book?
I am so excited for this new ship and can’t wait to take my family on the Disney Wish to experience all the new items they are bringing to Disney Cruise Line.
Now we don’t have to wait much longer to book! It was announced that bookings will start May 27, 2021!
This ship is going to be very, very popular so make sure to contact our friends at Kingdom and Cruise Travel to get your stateroom booked! Looking to check out other Disney Cruise Line ships, summer of 2022 has been released as well.
Comment below and let us know what you are most excited about the Disney Wish being unveiled!