Setting sail in summer 2022, the Disney Wish cruise will be a celebration of Disney’s legacy of enchanting storytelling that brings to life the fantastical worlds and beloved characters at the heart of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars adventures like never before. (Disney)
Aboard the Disney Wish, the Grand Hall will come to life every evening with dramatic show lighting, glittering trails of pixie dust and shimmering chandelier effects. This fairytale-inspired atrium will be the enchanted gateway to everything that awaits on board the ship: fairytale worlds, heroic challenges, epicurean indulgences, thrilling adventures, galactic encounters, peaceful escapes and so much more. (Disney)
Adults will indulge in sun-drenched serenity at Quiet Cove, a peaceful refuge dedicated to lounging, sipping and soaking. Set away from the bustle of family activities, this secluded adults-only district will feature a luxurious infinity pool, poolside bar and chic cafe. (Disney)
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Guests will be immersed in “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” animated shorts aboard the first- ever Disney attraction at sea, AquaMouse. Complete with show scenes, lighting and special effects, and splashtacular surprises, this wild water ride is sure to delight everyone in the family as they zig, zag and zoom through 760 feet of winding tubes suspended high above the upper decks. (Disney)
Marvel Super Hero Academy is a high-tech Avengers headquarters where kids ages 3 to 12 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. (Disney)
Fairytale Hall is a royal trio of activity rooms where kids ages 3 to 12 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. (Disney)
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Walt Disney Imagineering Lab is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for kids ages 3 to 12 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. (Disney)
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. (Disney)
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 cuisine infused with Nordic influences. (Disney)
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For the first time on a Disney ship, guests will embark on a space-jumping tour of the Star Wars galaxy at Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge, a high-end bar styled as a luxurious yacht-class spaceship. Offering interactive tasting experiences and signature beverages inspired by destinations such as Batuu, Tatooine and Mustafar. (Disney)
The Walt Disney Theatre is an opulent show palace that will come alive with original Broadway-style stage productions developed exclusively for Disney Cruise Line. This elegant, 1,274-seat theater will be designed to evoke an enchanted forest, imbuing the atmosphere with a sense of magic inspired by scenes from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ legendary film “Fantasia.” (Disney)
The Disney Wish will debut four royal suites that celebrate the gilded world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Sleeping Beauty,” with two Princess Aurora Royal Suites and two Briar Rose Royal Suites. Each pair includes a single-floor option and a two-story configuration, the first of their kind for the Disney fleet. (Disney)
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The Disney Wish will debut four royal suites that celebrate the gilded world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Sleeping Beauty,” with two Princess Aurora Royal Suites and two Briar Rose Royal Suites. Each pair includes a single-floor option and a two-story configuration, the first of their kind for the Disney fleet. (Disney)
With an all-new look and feel steeped in enchantment and inspired by dreamy Disney stories, every stateroom on board the Disney Wish designed with ample room for families, plenty of storage and upscale amenities. Ninety percent of the ship’s 1,254 staterooms will offer an ocean view. (Disney)
Most of the ship’s 1,254 staterooms will offer an ocean view, including 877 (70%) with a spacious verandah. (Disney)
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Aboard the Disney Wish, guests will savor an upscale suite of epicurean excellence exclusively for adults inspired by the elegant icons of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Beauty and the Beast.” Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement will offer the most luxurious dining experience on board, featuring a gourmet menu crafted by a three-Michelin-starred chef and a romantic design inspired by the film’s candelabra maitre d’, Lumiere. (Disney)
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. (Disney)
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. (Disney)
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Named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, 1923 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. (Disney)
While COVID-19 is still on the brain for Canadians, Disney Cruise Line is looking towards an elaborate return to the travel experience in 2022 with the Disney Wish ship, which looks like a fairytale castle on the sea — plus Marvel superheroes.
The Disney Wish will sail on its five-night maiden voyage to Nassau, Bahamas and Disney’s private island Castaway Cay, on June 9, 2022, followed by three- and four-night cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida to the same destinations. The ship has 1,254 staterooms and 451 connecting rooms for larger families. Disney will begin taking bookings on May 27 and cruises will depart from June 2022 to September 2022.
Led by Captain Minnie Mouse (for the first time), the design theme for the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is "enchantment," which especially evident in the Grand Hall or even the Sleeping Beauty themed Princess Aurora Royal Suites and Briar Rose Royal Suites, which have an impressive two-floor option with a spiral staircase.
"The Grand Hall, it really does have a special place in my heart and I think it's because it is the heart of the ship, and there is just so much magic and enchantment that happens within this space," Denise Case, director of entertainment creative for Disney Cruise Line said at a media panel on Thursday. "It does such a wonderful job of telling the story of Cinderella, I mean you really feel the enchantment, you really feel the motif."
Case added that she wants families to feel like they "never want to leave the ship," and no, not because of a frightening virus outbreak but because she wants guests to truly feel "pampered."
COVID-19 may have halted cruise plans but it hasn't stunted the imagination of Walt Disney Imagineering with many experiences that have never been seen before. But don't worry, the ship will still have the fan-favourite self-serve ice cream machines.
These are some of the activities, entertainment and dining options on the Disney Wish cruise:
Disney’s Oceaneer Club: Parents will be able to send kids ages three to 12 "down the rabbit hole" on a slide into the Oceaneer Club to do arts and crafts, dress up, play games and watch Disney movies. Each child will get a Oceaneer band to extend the game play over the the course of the whole cruise, at their own pace.
Marvel Super Hero Academy: In Disney’s Oceaneer Club, there will be an Avengers headquarters where "recruits" train to be the next generation of super heroes with characters like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp. Kids will choose a super hero suit from a selection of power sets and watch their choices become nanotech forms around mannequins in real-time.
Walt Disney Imagineering Lab: Also part of Disney’s Oceaneer Club, this is a "makers space" where kids can participate in hands-on activities to learn how Disney Imagineers design theme parks, resorts and cruise ships. Kids can design their own roller coaster and ride it in a large screen setting.
AquaMouse: This is the first Disney attraction at sea with 760 feet of winding tubes and 60 water effects. Guests board their two-seater ride vehicles and move into a tunnel, transporting them into the world of “Scuba Scramble,” a new animated short that plays through oversized virtual portholes.
Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge: A bar-style lounge, immersive adult experience designed like Dryden Vos’ ship in Solo: A Star Wars Story as a more "sophisticated" side of Star Wars, with famous space ships from locations like Batuu, Tatooine, Mustafar and Coruscant.
Worlds of Marvel: The first-ever Marvel dining experience where guests will play an interactive role in an Avengers mission that unfolds around them, with a menu inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure: Frozen-themed dining with hosts Elsa and Olaf, live entertainment and theatre-in-the-round, all with Nordic-inspired cuisine.
Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement: The ship's most luxuirous dining offering with a French-inspired menu crafted by three-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement.
Quiet Cove: An adults-only lounge area with an infinity pool that has panoramic views of the ocean.
Luna: Described as the "town square" of the ship, Luna is an entertainment gathering space with an LED screen wall and full-service bar that transitions from entertainment for the whole family during the day, to adult-exclusive entertainment at night.
Disney, at this point, isn't saying much about particular safety measures that will be in place on the Disney Wish. Largely, we suspect, because no one knows what kind of COVID-19 regulations will have to be in effect in 2022.
All the images of what the experience might look like come with a disclaimer that they do not represent the health and safety measures that "may be in place during future sailing, such as face coverings and physical distancing."
We do have some insight into possible additional measures that could still be required when the Disney Wish sets sail. In order to board the Disney Magic at Sea staycation cruise, essentially a cruise to nowhere for people in the U.K. this summer, all guests age 18 and older must be fully vaccinated. Younger guests need to take a PCR COVID-19 test before leaving home and all guests must go through an antigen COVID-19 rapid test prior to boarding.
Face coverings are also required for anyone over the age of 11, with reduced guest capacity to allow for more physical distancing and multiple health screenings while on board (temperatutre checks and health questionnaries). Self-service buffets have also been temporarily paused.
The big reveal of the Disney Wish came on the same day it was reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that the U.S. cruise industry could resume voyages in mid-July.
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