Disney Wish Cruise Ship Guide

A new Disney Cruise experience awaits! Disney Cruise Lines welcomes the 5th ship, the Disney Wish, sailing her maiden voyage in 2022. Complete with new restaurants, the first attraction at sea, magical interactive spaces and all your favorite Disney characters, here’s everything to know about Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish!

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When Does the Disney Wish Cruise Ship Set Sail?

The Disney Wish sets sail with its Maiden voyage set for July 14, 2022. 

When is the Disney Wish Cruise Ship Christening?

You can see the Disney Wish christening on June 29th, 2022 streamed live from Port Canaveral on a variety of Disney’s social media accounts at 11 AM ET.

Who is the Godmother to the Disney Wish?

The Disney Wish debuts by honoring Godchildren, instead of a Godmother. Upon setting sail, Disney Wish honors all the Make-A-Wish as Godchildren of the Disney Wish. This is the first time in Disney Cruise history that children are recognized for this important role. Christening the ship and bestowing good fortune on the ship itself, and all who sail her. Read more about the Make-A-Wish Godchildren to the Disney Wish. 

What is New on the Disney Wish Cruise Ship?

With never-before-seen entertainment and features, there is so much coming to the Disney Wish Cruise Ship. Disney Cruise Line has really outdone itself with all they have planned! See below for new dining, kids and adults experiences, shows, and more! We think this is something the whole family will be able to enjoy. 

How Big is the Disney Wish Cruise Ship?

The Disney Wish is slightly larger than the Disney Fantasy and Dream ships, and includes 14 decks, with room for 4000 passengers, and includes a variety of stateroom choices. 121 Inside Staterooms, 133 Outside Staterooms, 185 Ocean View Staterooms, and 948 Verandah Staterooms, including 21 suites. 

Is the Disney Wish Cruise Ship Environmentally Friendly?

The first Disney Cruise Ship powered by liquefied natural gas, and more environmentally friendly due to the use of this clean-burning fuel. 

Disney Wish Cruise Theme

The stern of the Disney Wish ship highlights a perfectly coiffed Rapunzel from Tangled and sidekick chameleon, Pascal playing around on the front of the boat as the ship’s mascot. Complete with gold lettering on the distinctive Navy of the Disney Cruise Line Fleet.  The entire theme of the ship revolves around “wishing” and features a golden Cinderella in the atrium. The atrium also features a grand chandelier, complete with a wishing star. Three levels will tower over the atrium, giving fantastic views to guests. We can’t wait to see what this will look like at Christmastime!

The Disney Wish features characters and stories centered on enchantment and wonder. Classic Disney masterpieces like Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast join Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars for a fully magical experience. From the themed concierge-level staterooms, themed to Moana, Sleeping Beauty, and Tangled, to the elevated dining experiences featuring Marvel and Frozen. Disney magic will be around every corner on the Disney Wish Cruise Ship. 

Disney Wish Cruise Spaces

The Disney Wish Cruise ship is more than just a boat. It is a sailing wonderland of magical spaces to be explored. From the amazing lobby featuring Cinderella, with a hidden Jaq and Gus, playing under her skirt, to the elegance of the theaters, restaurants, and even hallways. There is so much to see onboard this Disney Wish cruise. 

The Grand Hall

The elegant atrium features a magical ballroom feel, featuring a floating lantern chandelier, light wrapping staircases and balconies, and an all-over purple and pink color scheme. The area features Gothic, Baroque, and French Rococo influences lending a little more elegance and a lot more magic to the spaces. 

The Grand Hall is Disney Cruise Line’s castle on the seas, an enchanted realm where glittering trails of pixie dust climb majestic three-story columns, spill across the ceiling and animate the shimmering chandelier above with an effusive burst of magic. The chandelier is the manifestation of wishes come true – a swirling spiral of crystal gems punctuated with light, its crown jewel a wondrous wishing star.

And as the pillar of the Walt Disney Company legacy, a golden statue of Cinderella stands next to the bottom of the grand staircase. Along with other royal treatments across the entire ship! From glass slippers to magic decorations on the carpet, it seems as if Disney magic is everywhere!

Family Restaurants on the Disney Wish 

Disney Cruise Line is known for its amazing dining experiences. Whether you’ve experienced the Tangled restaurant on the Disney Magic or been to one of their adult-only restaurants like Palo or Remy on the Disney Fantasy, then you know that guests on Disney Cruise ships are always in for a treat, quite literally. 

And, like anyone, we live for these elevated dining experiences available to cruisers on the Disney Wish and we are so excited to see these come to life!

Marceline Market

Seasoned Disney Cruisers know that every Disney Cruise Ship currently has Cabanas onboard. That will all change with Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish. Instead of Cabanas, the Disney Wish debuts Marceline Market. The style of dining will remain the same, with food stations available for breakfast and lunch and table service for dinner. The theming, however, will look much different than Cabanas. Themed after Main Street U.S.A. this dining option will play a tribute to Walt’s small-town life as a child. 

Featuring 10 food stalls and a café-style beverage bar in the center, Marceline Market will be styled as an old industrial loft converted into a bustling marketplace, but with a distinctly Disney design twist: At this food hall, the local proprietors are Disney characters themselves! Each station is themed to beloved animated films such as “Tangled,” “Ratatouille,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Zootopia” and more.

Arrendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure

For a premium dining experience and musical celebration, Arendelle, a Frozen Dining Adventure, is a restaurant featuring dinner and a show. This show will feature performances from Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff. The menu includes elegant dishes with Nordic influences and is perfectly themed to the wonder of Frozen.

1923

If classic Hollywood is a bit more your style, then you’re in luck. Because just in time for the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, the Disney Wish debuts a new restaurant honoring where it all began, in 1923. This Disney Wish restaurant,1923, will take you back in time to the time period when Walt Disney Studios was founded. You are immersed in the early animation process via sketches and illustrations. 1923 features an elegant Hollywood-style menu inspired by a California fusion of cultural flavors.  

Worlds of Marvel Restaurant Avengers: Quantum Encounter Dining Experience

For our fellow Marvel fans, finally, a Marvel-themed restaurant! Worlds of Marvel is the first-ever Marvel Cinematic dining adventure.  This dining experience will transport you to an interactive world where a mission unfolds around you. You can expect global cuisines inspired by your favorite heroes. Foods are inspired by African Wakanda, Eastern European Sokovia, and New York city. And don’t be surprised if you get recruited by the Avengers to help complete the mission to help prevent an attack by a large seagull. 

Ant-Man and Wasp fans will be happy to know that these two will be leading this interactive dining experience, live and in-person. Showcasing Pym Tech, the Quantum Core- at each table. This dining experience is sure to be unlike anything we’ve experienced at land or sea. And yes, this means watching the cupcake at your table shrink and grow, with the push of a button.  Click here to read all the details released by the Disney Cruise line. 

As with all of the Disney Cruise ships, there will be casual or quick-service restaurants as well, and we are hoping for a pretty amazing coffee bar. We will share more info as we find out what will be offered!

Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods

The Disney Wish quick service options include a brand new set of restaurants perfect for grabbing a bit whenever you need it. And there is also ice cream of course! These restaurants will be situated on the upper decks for easy grab-and-go dining any time you like!

Also offering delectable American classics and other snackable goodies, this open-air eatery comprises five uniquely themed food stalls: Mickey’s Smokestack Barbecue, Donald’s Cantina, Daisy’s Pizza Pies, Goofy’s Grill and Sweet Minnie’s Ice Cream. The entire area is inspired by the seaside boardwalk setting featured in popular “Mickey Mouse” animated shorts.

Disney Wish Lounges and NightClubs

A slew of Disney Lounges are available on the Disney Wish, each with its own theme and flavor. Featuring Disney Wish activities throughout the day, like trivia, bingo, crafts, and more, these spaces turn into Adult-Only ( 18+) areas at night. Offering up mixed drinks, and small plates for the taking. 

The Rose Lounge

For those who love a tale as old as time, the Disney Wish will have Beauty and the Beast-themed areas for adults. Starting with The Rose, a chic lounge at the entrance of Palo Steakhouse, which is a perfect place for a before or after-dinner cocktail. Elegance at it’s best, this lounge is perfect for the Beauty and the Beast fan. 

Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge 

Star Wars fans can meander into the Hyperspace Lounge, specifically for adults. With panoramic views of the galaxy and out-of-this-world concoctions, the Hyperspace Lounge provides views of Tatooine, Batuu, and much more through a 20-foot wide window into space. This lounge features a high shine and gold detail a la Canto Bight casino. Check out all the details on the Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge.

Keg & Compass

This pub recreates elements of adventure and romance on the high seas. Designed in the rustic style, this space takes its decor from a Norwegian sailors map and Norse seafaring communities of old. Live sports, news, and more will be shown here, among a bar filled with liquors, beers, and wines. 

Nightingale’s

Named after Cinderella’s cleaning song, Sing Sweet Nightingale, this piano bar is inspired by Cinderella! And will offer an extensive wine list, champagnes, and cocktails. Complete with all that glitters, this lounge will extend from the Grand Lobby and feature rose gold accents in the decor. Expect to find touches of Cinderella-inspired decor everywhere. 

The Bayou

Inspired by New Orleans and the Princess and the Frog, this lounge includes decor filled with magnolia blossoms, lily pads, and magical lighting that looks like fireflies. Centrally located, this place will offer cocktails, specialty coffees, signature beignets, and live music. 

Disney Wish Adult Restaurants

The Adult Restaurants on Disney Wish are all themed to Beauty and the Beast; The Rose Lounge, Palo and Enchante bring more beauty than a beast to the decor, and all feature an 18+ age requirement to enter. 

Palo Steakhouse- Cogsworth Themed

The Disney Wish has a reimagined version of everyone’s favorite Adult-Only restaurant on the Disney Wish. Palo decor is inspired by Cogsworth and features Italian dining with a steakhouse atmosphere.

Offers a steakhouse lineup of exquisite Italian dishes, steaks, Australian wagyu, and Japanese Kobe and Miyazaki beef. This restaurant serves the finest Italian wines and bold craft beers ­– The signature dessert at Palo is fresh-to-order chocolate souffle, prepared with vanilla bean and chocolate sauces.

As the quintessential adult signature dining experience, this restaurant will continue to have a dress code and require reservations! Meals here are not included in your Cruise costs and will be billed to you after the cruise. 

Enchante

The last Beauty and the Beast-themed adult-only restaurants is Enchante. Enchante premiers an elegant experience with a menu created by 3 Michelin star chefs, Arnaud Lallement. Ocean views and international cuisine are all part of this upscale dining experience. In addition to dinner, Enchante also offers brunch and dessert seating. 

• Champagne Brunch
  This Champagne brunch features a glass of bubbly and a French-inspired prix fixe meal—plus a decadent dessert.

• Just Desserts
  Indulge in a 5-course dessert menu served with coffee. This adults-only event features an in-depth discussion with Enchanté’s Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, who will discuss the history and evolution of each sweet selection.

Disney Wish Shops

One of our favorite Disney Wish activities is shopping onboard, and these shops include all-new Disney Wish merchandise, alongside unique shopping experiences you can’t find anywhere else. 

The Joyful Sweets Sweet Shop

The Joyful Sweets Sweet Shop is inspired by Inside Out and features a variety of decadent desserts, and treats honoring all our emotions. You can create edible Memory Orbs of your very own, as you create new memories onboard. Also available at Joyful Sweets, you can grab 40 plus flavors of gelato and ice cream. And of course, you can count on cupcakes too, featuring the Pixar Inside Out characters. As the specialty shop onboard, this is similar to Sweet on You aboard the Disney Fantasy. 

Treasures Untold

One of these shops, Treasures Untold, will be your go-to destination for signature Disney Cruise Line collectibles, including our largest selection of Pandora Jewelry ever, plus limited-time Artist Spotlight collections and guest-favorite Dooney & Bourke handbags. Here you can find jewelry, perfumes, and high end merchandise. 

Mickey’s Mainsail

This Disney Cruise Line mainstay gift shop is filled with Disney Cruise Line-themed souvenirs and gifts, plus even more, Disney Wish exclusives from Loungefly and other favorite brands. Plan to grab your Disney Cruise magnets, pins, mugs, and anything else you may need at Mickey’s Mainsail.

Dory’s Forget-Me-Knots

This shop is for everything you need but perhaps have forgotten! Dory’s Forget-Me-Knots will feature swimwear, water-play gear, and fun graphic tees inspired by favorite Disney stories.

Disney Wish Activities for Kids

Some of the most exciting news to come out of the Disney Wish is everything the ship will have for kids!

Disney Wish Kids Club Open House

Available once per cruise, Adults can explore these spaces onboard the ship at a designated time, found in the Disney Navigator section of the Disney Cruise App. If you’re hoping to check out these spaces, you only get one chance! 

Toy Story Splash Zone

A new Splash Zone themed to Toy Story will be a great spot for little ones to play and cool off. Featuring Buzz, Woody, and all our favorite Toy Story characters. 

The Disney Oceaneer Club

The Disney Oceaneer Club has always been a great way for kids to learn and explore with Disney Cruise Cast members. And now, it’s getting an upgrade! The new Disney Oceaneer Club will have a secret entrance into the club for kids only! Kids can slide from the main lobby to their destination! Activities include designing a Marvel superhero suit, that will appear magically on a mannequin. And playing the Avengers: Mission Training game, where kids can “test” their suit’s powers.  

Marvel Academy

Marvel Academy will also be a part of the kids club and will offer superhero training and more! Our favorite characters expected to be part of the action include Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and The Wasp. Kids will also be able to choose their own hero suit and put it to the test.

Walt Disney Imagineering Lab

The kids club on the Disney wish will also feature an interactive lab that allows kids to see the world of Imagineers. Kids can even design and virtually ride their own roller coaster! Using elements of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and Matterhorn Bobsleds, kids can get up close and personal to their favorite rides for inspiration. When finished they can even take a virtual ride in a specially designed capsule that mimics the real ride! 

Fairytale Hall

And Fairytale Hall will feature Rapunzel’s Art Studio, Belle’s Library, and Anna and Elsa’s Summerhaus. There is so much coming to the Disney Wish for kids, they’ll never want to leave! The kid’s clubs on Disney Cruise Line ships are always top-notch, and well worth the visit. Parents can tag along to see all the fun at any Open House throughout the cruise. 

Disney Wish Activities for Tweens and Teens

The newest spaces to be revealed on the Disney Wish, are all about tweens and teens. With programming to add to the fun, activities, dance, and treats, here are all the things you can find on the Disney Wish. 

Edge

This tween space for 11-14-year-olds is inspired by a chic New York City Loft. This space lends to solo gaming and movie watching, and includes a soda bar! 

Vibe

For teens ready to take it up a notch, this space is inspired by a Parisian artists’ loft and geared towards teens ages 14-17. Decorated with pop art, graffiti, and travel posters, this space is hangout-worthy and picture-ready for all your social media feeds. 

The Hideaway

The newest space for tweens and teens, and young adults and exclusive to the Disney Wish, is The Hideaway. This space transforms spaces to offer teen hangouts, tween activities, and even a special space for 18-20 year-olds. The Hideaway includes a dance floor, smoothie bar, and disco ball lights. Check out even more details on Disney Parks Blog. 

Disney Wish Activities for Adults

If you’ve ever traveled with Disney Cruise Line, then you’ll know that it’s not just for kids! In fact, we’ve written before about why Disney Cruises are great for Adults. Disney Cruise Line always has great areas for adults and the Disney Wish definitely does not disappoint in this area! In addition to the amazing restaurants and lounge experiences above you can also experience things like bingo, game night, trivia, and more! 

The Disney Wish also includes a sprawling adult-only area on the upper deck. The Quiet Cove area for adults only will feature an infinity pool, the first-ever for a Disney Cruise!

Outdoor Oasis at Senses Spa

This Disney Wish spa offers an outdoor oasis at Senses Spa and a relaxing area with ample seating. This lounge features the very first Ice Lounge,  promoting thermal therapies while onboard. There are also loungers, sensory spa showers, saunas, steam rooms, and dry rooms. 

Untangled Salon

This onboard salon takes a queue from Rapunzel with privacy screens featuring her artwork from the film, this space includes a signature chandelier and lanterns as lighting. So many familiar elements are part of this decor. The salon will offer haircuts, styling, manicures, pedicures, teeth whitening, and skin treatments. 

Hook’s Barbery

This European men’s salon offers a decor that is Captain Hook-inspired. Providing salon and barber services, this place will also feature a hidden bar, that requires a secret password!!! Serving up pre-prohibition bourbons, spirits, whisky, port, rum, and more. Perfect for late evenings. 

Disney Wish Entertainment

With some never-before-seen entertainment onboard, the Disney Wish includes new games, shows, and parties! 

Disney Wish Sail Away Party

Get ready for the best Sail Away party you’ve ever attended. Complete with more Disney characters than you have ever seen! Joining Mickey and Friends are the Fairy Godmother, Disney princesses, and more, everything you could wish for. As part of the party, you will hear original songs like First Wish and Set sail on a Wish to help you get into the mood. All happening on Deck 11. So keep your eye on the funnel vision screen for fabulous backdrops to help tell the story as you sail away. 

Disney Wish Pirate Night

Featuring the deck show the Pirates Rockin Parlay Party, and a live ’80’s hair band with a drummer names bubbles, this is one you won’t want to miss. Anchored by Pirate Redd’s great-great-grandaughter, Captain Redd this show includes music like Yo Ho, We’re Not Gonna Take it, and Jumpin Jack Flash. All before the amazing Fireworks at Sea show. 

Disney Seas the Adventure

This new musical spectacular features Captain Minnie Mouse handing over the helm to Goofy, ready to take on the responsibility of captain! A musical story featuring Disney and Pixar friends and familiar soundtracks, ready to set sail, and help you bring out your own inner captain. This show takes place the first evening of your cruise and is located in the Walt Disney Theatre.

The Little Mermaid

This brand new stage show aboard the Disney Wish is a retelling of The Little Mermaid complete with iconic scenes and music from the beloved film. As a modern-day retelling, you can expect a whole new spin on the story you know. Musical numbers include “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls.”

Aladdin

With stunning effects and a reimagined Agrabah Marketplace get ready to see interactive elements worthy of Broadway! Including zip lines and rigging! This classic tale can be seen onstage on the Disney Wish like never before, in this re-imagined telling. 

Disney Unchartered Adventure 

Disney Unchartered adventure will give guests onboard the Disney Wish a first-of-its-kind, interactive experience. Using the Disney Parks play app, augmented reality, physical props, and your phone, Disney Unchartered will take you on a Disney adventure as you’ve never seen before. Complete with interactive elements all over the ship that comes alive when you play. With your phone becoming a spyglass, you can uncover treasures, awaken pieces of art and watch the chandeliers come to life. With Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie as your guide, this multi-day adventure can be played at your own pace, and features adventures with Disney characters like Moana, Tiana, Tinkerbell, and more. Each mission takes you to new Disney worlds found in your favorite films, so this game can be different, every time you play it! 

Disney Unchartered Adventure offers both an introduction on the first night and a finale on the last night where guests can team up with other players to defeat an infamous Disney villain. 

We are big fans of Disney games, especially games onboard Disney cruise ships, and we can’t wait to see where this one takes us!

Disney Wish Final Kiss Goodnight

The final party on the Disney Wish is called “Wishing Ever After”  and is part of the last evening’s events, shown twice that evening. With the final lightning of the Wishing Star on the chandelier in the Grand Hall, all the Disney characters visit one last time in the main lobby with families looking to get their last photos and last bit of magic onboard.  

The AquaMouse 

The Aqua Mouse is the first Disney attraction at sea! A 760-foot wild water ride will take you around the top deck of the Disney Wish.  The ride will feature Mickey and Minnie in “Scuba Scramble”. They’ve just started their own Excursion Company, appropriately named Port Misadventures, and they’re inviting you along to Mermaid Lagoon! What could go wrong, right? With show scenes, lighting, special effects, and more, this water ride will take you to the animated world of the Mickey Mouse shorts. With twists, turns, and beautiful ocean views, the Aqua Mouse ends by bringing you to a lazy river. Plus, there is even a second original story, “Swiss Meltdown” featuring more of Mickey and Minnie you can watch through the nine portholes you’ll pass in your tube. With different animations, music, and lighting, it feels like a whole new ride! 

Fireworks at Sea

And of course, no cruise entertainment would be complete without fireworks! Thankfully, this nighttime display is still on the list of things to look forward to! Complete with specially composed music by the Budapest Orchestra and live accompaniment as well. We can’t wait!

Disney Entertainment Theaters

The Grand Hall Stage

As part of the new entertainment options onboard the Disney Wish, performers, characters, and friends will take over the Grand Hall. The Grand Hall Stage will serve as a fun entertainment space throughout the day and night featuring Disney characters. 

Luna

The Luna stage acts as the day-to-night hub for interactive shows. Showcasing family-friendly entertainment by day and a more upscale experience by night.

Hero Zone

Hero Zone is where futuristic imagination meets active play and is a great place to connect with the whole family in this sports arena. This recreation area promises to be a blast! In fact, you even catch Oogie Boogie on the Disney Wish hosting a villainous bash in Hero Zone.

Walt Disney Theatre

The main theater is Walt Disney Theater featuring Disney Wish Broadway Shows. Because you can’t mention wishes and not mention Genie himself, the Disney Wish theatre is set to add a reimagined Broadway production of Aladdin. The Walt Disney Theatre onboard the Disney Wish Cruise Ship will also feature two new original productions; The Little Mermaid and Disney Seas Adventure. These Broadway shows will be held in the Walt Disney theatre, whose design is inspired by a magical forest. 

Wonderland and Neverland Movie Theaters

With exquisite attention to detail, these theaters take on a character of their own. The wonderland theater features Cheshire Cat inspiration, while the Neverland theater is all about Tinkerbell. These theaters provide you with more options than ever to watch classic and first-run films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and more. We always love the movie theaters onboard Disney Cruise, so we can’t wait to see what these new ones look like! 

Disney Wish Pools

No cruise would be complete without a plethora of pools aboard the ship! Consisting of multiple “pool districts” the Disney Wish boasts several pools throughout the boat for kids and adults. 

Quiet Cove Pool

Part of the Disney Adult Only Area, this pool is located at the back of the ship, alongside a Moana-inspired cafe. And features an infinity pool with spectacular views. 

Toy Story Pool

This pool for toddlers and small children includes a splash zone, wading pool, and Slide a Saurus Rex Family Waterslide. 

Chip and Dale’s Pool

This secluded family pool on Deck 14 is the first of its kind and offers a less hectic family pool experience. Perfect for families looking to get away from the hustle and bustle while still enjoying amazing views from the highest point on the ship.  

Disney Wish Staterooms

There will be 1254 staterooms onboard the Disney Wish. And over 900 of these will be connecting staterooms, which is perfect for families. There will be 4 royal suites and 7 additional suites. 

Staterooms on board the Disney Wish will be storybook-inspired.  The rooms look modern, yet warm and inviting. Not only will these staterooms feature beautiful artwork from our favorite stories like Cinderella and Tangled; but they will also have a luxurious feel, with upscale amenities and great features for families like extra storage.  For the first time ever, the Disney Wish will also have two-story- yep you read that right -TWO STORY suites with a spiral staircase for the ultimate in luxury! There will only be two of these suites, and we anticipate they’ll be quite expensive, but I mean look at that spiral staircase! Disney Cruise concierge experiences will be upgraded as well!

Disney Wish Itineraries

Where will the Disney Wish Cruise Ship Go?

For now, the Disney Wish will be sailing out of Port Canaveral to the Caribbean, with stops at Castaway Cay, and the Bahamas. You can check this link for the Disney Wish itineraries and prices! And to find out more about these Disney Wish Locations.

Halloween on the High Seas on the Disney Wish

For some sailings in 2022, the Disney Wish is transformed for the Disney Halloween on the High Seas Seasonal Cruise. NEW to the Disney Wish is the special Cinderella pumpkin tree, named Boo, that will take over the lobby. Complete with elegant branches, pumpkins, and a face carved into the trunk.