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As we mentioned above, the Wish is Disney’s newest cruise ship and it has been in development for years. We’ve seen it grow from just an idea, to a ship under construction, to a finished product!
It’s finally here!
And now that we’ve finally gotten the chance to step aboard, we’re taking you with us to explore the ENTIRE ship! Let’s dive in!
Boarding
To board the ship, we had to send certain information to Disney prior to the cruise’s departure, meet certain COVID-19 requirements, and go through the check-in process. COVID-19 rules and regulations and pre-embarkation rules can change at any time. Be sure to check Disney Cruise Line’s “Know Before You Go” website to get the latest updates ahead of your cruise.
Don’t forget your passport!
The design of the Disney Wish, much like Disney’s other ships, features white, red, yellow, and black colors, mimicking Mickey’s outfit!
Red, yellow, blue, black, and white
We had to stop by Guest Check-In before boarding the ship.
Check-In
The check-in area was nicely organized, with Cast Members around to assist guests and make sure everyone was aligned with the current Disney Cruise Line rules and regulations.
Check-In Area
But enough about the outside, let’s head INSIDE the ship for the first time!
The Grand Hall
Once you board the ship, you’ll enter right into The Grand Hall, which is what this ship’s atrium is called. The Grand Hall features a gorgeous staircase with a golden statue of Cinderella at the bottom (each Disney Cruise ship has a golden character statue in the atrium — which ones have you seen?).
The Grand Hall
The Grand Hall features so many details and hidden secrets, you’ll have to spend quite a lot of time here to find them all! In the rug, you’ll find vines meant to look like a pumpkin patch, glass slippers, and character designs that you’ll recognize from the Cinderella film.
Take a look at those railings!
The railing is meant to look like a tiara, complete with colored glass fit into it! And, of course, you can’t help but look up at that GIANT chandelier when you’re in this space! The chandelier is meant to be based on the moment that Cinderella transforms from her rags into her gorgeous ballgown and the pixie dust that surrounds her in that scene.
Chandelier in the Grand Hall
Cinderella’s gold statue is located at the bottom of the staircase.
It’s Cinderella!
If you look behind her, you may spot Lucifer the cat. He’s got a teacup ready to trap some of Cinderella’s mice (and if you look closely, you can see them hiding under her dress)!
Lucifer
Cinderella’s glass slipper was also in the Grand Hall, safely placed within glass on a cushion so that no evil stepmother can break it.
In the hallway on the way to our room, we noticed a Cinderella-inspired light fixture, featuring Cinderella’s carriage.
Cinderella Light Fixture
The carpeting has lots of swirly, vine-like details, just like in the Grand Hall.
Carpeting
The room numbers are easily displayed (with our room number erased for privacy reasons).
Time to visit our room!
For our stay, we’re in the Category 4C Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, and these types of rooms are located on decks 6 and 7. These rooms can sleep between four to five people, with a queen bed, a single convertible sofa, an upper-berth single pull-down bed, and a single wall pull-down bed in rooms that sleep five people.
Our room!
Come along with us to check out the room!
Time for a ROOM TOUR ✨ We’re staying in a Category 4C Deluxe Family Oceanview stateroom with a verandah. Tell us what you think ? pic.twitter.com/wrcwIWAaS2
In terms of dining, there are SO many spots on the Disney Wish. We’ll start with Marceline Market (which features 10 different stations during breakfast/lunch and is table service for dinner).
Marceline Market
If you’re up on the pool deck looking for a smoothy, try Wheezy’s Freezies!
Wheezy’s Freezies
You can also visit the Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods (which is a general name for a bunch of different spots where you can grab ice cream or a quick bite to eat!).
Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods
In the mood for some sweet treats? Try Joyful Sweets (the sweets shop themed to Inside Out).
Joyful Sweets
Joyful Sweets had a LOT to choose from!
Yum!
For those looking for a more upscale experience, you can head to Palo Steakhouse for a gourmet meal…
…or hop over to The Rose for a before or after-dinner cocktail.
The Rose
Check out Nightingale’s for an adults-only piano bar…
Nightingale’s
…Triton Lounge for a modern, classic experience…
Entrance to Triton Lounge
…or visit The Bayou lounge for cocktails, specialty coffees, and even beignets!
The Bayou
And check out Star: Wars Hyperspace Lounge! How cool is that?!
Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge
When it comes to rotational dining, you’ll find a few different options. One of those is the Worlds of Marvel, which is a dining experience that comes with a side of an exciting Marvel mission!
There are lots of kids’ areas on the ship, including Disney’s Oceaneer Club (which has the Marvel Super Hero Academy, Star Wars: Cargo Bay, the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, and other fun experiences).
Oceaneer Club
We took a peek inside a few of these spaces, including the Star Wars: Cargo Bay…
Star Wars: Cargo Bay
…the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab…
Imagineering Lab
…and the It’s a Small World Nursery, which is too cute.
It’s a Small World Nursery
There are additional spaces available for a range of kid interests!
And for a bit of relaxation, adults can head over to Senses Spa.
Senses Spa
What if you’re in the mood for some shopping??
Shopping
If shopping is the name of your game, you’ll find a whole bunch of things to pick from on the Disney Wish. There is an exclusive collection featuring Cinderella, new Minnie ears, and much more! We spotted Adjustable Mickey Ears…
Adjustable Minnie Ears
…several different Disney Wish Pins…
Disney Wish Pin
…and some Wine Tumblers too!
Wine Tumblers
And here are the official Disney Wish Minnie Ears!
Disney Wish Minnie Ears
You’ll find these in the various stores aboard the ship.
Debarkation
For those departing and going to the Orlando International Airport (MCO), transfers were available beginning at 7:30AM, with motor coaches available until 10AM. (You should have a “PA” on your Stateroom key.) For guests with flights leaving before 10:30AM, private transfers were reserved for them.
For those departing and going to a Walt Disney World Resort, the ship encouraged these guests to debark by 8:15AM to get their luggage and clear customs. The Resort’s motor coach departed at 9AM. (You should have a “PR” on your Stateroom key.)
We’ll Miss Ya!
And that’s how debarkation worked on our sailing on the Disney Wish!
And that’s our first look ON the Disney Wish so far! We’ll be sure to update this post with more videos, photos, and details about our time on the Wish!
Disclosure: We were invited by Disney to attend a media event of the Disney Wish. This did not affect our reporting of the event — our opinions are our own.
Will you be going on the Wish? Tell us in the comments!
Yes!!! Labor Day week. Can not wait. Gorgeous ship. Will be our 5th disney cruise.
Yay me too sep 5-9 here we come!!!