First Look at DCL’s Newest Ship “The Wish”

“It isn’t that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” -Sir Francis Drake

We are HUGE fans of the Disney Cruise Line, in fact we have been on five cruises with another one booked for October of this coming year (if all goes well with the pandemic). When DCL announced they were building a new ship, we were thrilled since we have been on all 4 of the current ships. I had the privilege to sit in on an exciting reveal of “The Wish” just last week and I am here to tell you, it is going to be amazing! Here is the first look at DCL’s newest ship “The Wish…”

1. There will be 3 new family restaurants:

• Arendelle: Disney’s first Frozen themed dining experience that ties the world of Arandelle through live entertainment. Characters will include Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf plus the food will be Nordic inspired.

• Worlds of Marvel: The first ever Marvel cinematic dining adventure. Guests will play an interactive role in a mission with a menu inspired by the Marvel Universe.

• 1923: Based on the year The Walt Disney company was founded. Represents the golden age of animation and Californian fusion of flavors.

2. There will be 3 new Beauty & the Beast adult only restaurants:

• The Rose: A lounge at the entrance of Palo and Enchante. Inspired by the fateful flower at the heart of the story.

• Palo Steakhouse: Inspired by Cogsworth and combine the favorite Italian food of Palo with the refinement of a steakhouse.

• Enchante: Inspired by Lumiere and the menu will be crafted by a 3-Michelin-starred chef.

*PLUS, a new Hyperspace Lounge– Star Wars themed, high end bar including interactive tastings and beverages inspired by Batuu, Tatooine and Mustafar.

3. Main Deck: Will have an all new attraction at sea called the “AQUA MOUSE” with a new Mickey Mouse short called “Scuba Scramble.” Plus, a new splash pad zone themed for Toy Story and more pool space!

4. Oceaneers Club: Will have an all new secret slide entrance, plus…

• Marvel Super Hero Academy with a virtual, high tech hero makeover and training

• Fairytale Hall with Rapunzel’s art studio, Belle’s library, Anna & Elsa’s Sommerhus

• Walt Disney Imagineering where kids can become masterminds and design their own rollercoaster or other hands on activities

5. Three new stages:

• Grand Hall Stage (in the main lobby)
• Luna (which turns from day to night)
• Hero Zone (for more super hero training)

*Plus, the Walt Disney Theater where the main Broadway style shows will perform

6. Shows: there will be 2 new original shows, not yet announced, plus the Aladdin show.

7. Rooms: Will be updated with upscale amenities & details with lots of added storage. 1,254 staterooms will offer an ocean view, 877 (70%) with a verandah.

And the first ever 2-story suites designed after “Sleeping Beauty” with a grand staircase.

8. The adult only pool area called “The Cove” will have a new infinity pool overlooking the ocean, plus a poolside bar and café. I can see the epic photos already!;)

When do bookings start? Did you know that the newest ship “The Wish” starts booking as early as May 17th for Platinum members? Gold members start May 24th. Silver members May 26th & general public May 27th.

We are proud members of the Gold Club, which means we have sailed with the Disney Cruise Line 5 times! Other benefits of being a gold member: reserving cruise activities 105 days prior to sailing, booking 2 days before the general public & special discounts on board…

Sliver membership means you’ve sailed 1-4 times. Gold 5-9 times & Platinum 10+ sailings. Each membership comes with different advantages.

Where is it sailing? The first inaugural summer it is sailing to Castaway Cay for 3 & 4 night sailings. In my humble opinion, you are going to leave wanting more. I always tell families to book at least a 5-night cruise. So with this being a brand new ship, with all new things to do, I may be booking 2 sailings back to back! LOL!

When do sailings start? June 9^th, 2022

What is the Passenger Capacity? 4,000

What are the other ships like in comparison? There are 4 other Disney Cruise Line ships: Magic, Wonder, Dream and Fantasy. Both the Magic and Wonder hold approximately 2,713 guests, while the Dream and Fantasy hold 4,000. The Magic and Wonder tend to do cruises like Alaska and Europe where some water ways require smaller ships. The Dream and Fantasy travel to Castaway Cay and other tropical destinations. Each ship has a different main stage show, my favorite thus far is the Beauty and the Beast show on the Dream.

So what do you think? Will you be placing this ship on your bucket list?? Let me know in the comments below! If you are looking for more DCL cruise info, I have lots of blog posts for you HERE!

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