Disney Wish (2022)
Facts, Information and Top Tips
Fifth ship to join the DCL fleet
Fairytale Castle on the Sea Enchantment themed
Wish Class (previous Triton Class was the code name)
15 passenger decks
1,254 staterooms
53 concierge staterooms & 23 concierge suites
1,133 outside staterooms (90%)
948 verandah staterooms
185 ocean view staterooms
121 inside staterooms (10%)
4,116 passengers
Crew of 1,606
IMO Number 9834739
MMSI Number 311001098
Call Sign C6FG4
Name announcement August 25, 2019
Steel cutting March 22, 2020
Keel laying April 8, 2021
Itineraries announced April 29, 2021
Float Out February 11, 2022
Delivery date June 9, 2022
Arrival to Port Canaveral June 20, 2022
Christening June 29, 2022 with 3-night christening voyage
Preview cruise was July 10, 2022 3-night sailing
Maiden Voyage July 14, 2022 (originally June 9, 2022) 5-night sailing
Over 400 passengers were doing a back to back sailing
Godmother: All Make-A-Wish children were named the Godchildren
1,121feet in length, 221 feet high, a beam of 129 feet, a draught of 28.2feet, a gross tonnage of 144,000, and accommodations for 5,500 guests
Speed 19.5 knots cruising speed (Max 23 knots)
Fuel liquefied natural gas
Born Meyer Werft Papenburg, Germany
Hull number 705
Fireworks best seen on STARBOARD side both Forward and AFT
First of Meyer Werft’s Triton-class, a new series of three ships to be equipped with an LNG propulsion system to ensure significant reductions in emissions of CO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The ship is capable of sailing at a service speed of 22 knots and a maximum speed of 24 knots.
Bow character: Captain Minnie
Grand Hall characters: Cinderella, Jaq, Gus, and Lucifer
Stern characters: Rapunzel and Pascal
Was originally named Enchantment
Everything is magical at all times
All rooms have princess theme seen by the hanging paintings
4 feet longer and 5 feet taller than Dream Class
Information and Assistance
Connect at sea at guest services Deck 4 Mid
DVC Desk Deck 5 Mid
Guest services Deck 4 Mid
Fairytale Fresh Laundry Deck 8 Fwd
Medical Health Center Deck 1 Fwd
Port Adventures Deck 4 Mid
Port Shopping Deck 4 Mid
Tender Lobby Deck 1 Fwd & Alt
Vacation Planning Desk Deck 5 Mid
Staterooms
How to pick a stateroom
Starboard verandah for Alaskan cruise
Do not stay on deck below pool/buffet
Hear footsteps and chairs being dragged
Starboard for Castaway Cay View
Back of ship might feel engine rumbling
Look at family needs
Close to elevators, close to childcare, etc.
Price versus location versus category level
Seasickness look towards rooms mid ship and lower decks
Porthole magic in certain rooms inside rooms
These do typically sell out quickly
Navigator Verandahs
More enclosed verandah with smaller or minimal view, it feels more intimate,
Cheaper price
Not all ships have these
explore the kids club and areas
Clubs for children ages 3 and up are INCLUDED with the cost of your cruise
Safety is a top concern
No adults are allowed in the club except during open house hours
Each child has a magic band that they wear during the entire cruise. There is a lock on these so they do not come off
The band is scanned and has a picture of your child and the adults that have permission to pick them up or drop them off.
You will set up a secret word that will be used to pick up your kids. This is a word that only you and the adults responsible for your kids should know.
Each band has GPS on the ship so when picking up the kids, they will know exactly where the kid is. This could also be helpful if for any reason you get separated while on the cruise ship.
When entering the clubs each kid must stop at the handwashing station which lasts for 12 seconds and does all the dirty work.
restaurant and all things food
Pools and Recreational areas
Pool Rules
Children must be toilet trained for pool and spa usage
Children who are not must wear swim diaper in the wet play areas and splash zones
Complimentary life jackets on pool decks
No floats, rafts or noodles
Swim googles that only fit over eyes can be used everywhere
Swim masks are only allowed in the pools
No snorkel tubes allowed
Towels are located around all pools areas
onboard activities
Beverage Tasting Seminars
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
If you cancel an onboard activity what happens?
If you need to change your onboard activity plans, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the experience start time. Once an activity is canceled, there is no specific time frame at which the activity reenters the system for booking. Computer systems are a little like Donald Duck, great pals but also a little unpredictable!
Now, if you canceled an activity by accident and would like to rebook it, I have a couple of ideas:
On the Disney Cruise Line website, periodically check for the activity under the “Already Booked” tab, select “Book / Manage Cruise Activities” and perhaps you will find the activity available for booking.
If not, once onboard you can use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to peruse and book activities or stop by the Guest Services Desk. Often times fellow cruisers have a last-minute change in plans, and you will find just the activity you were looking for!
On my last cruise, we had hoped to book one of the beverage tastings onboard the ship but it was not available. A Crew Member encouraged us to try a different tasting during our day at Castaway Cay at Heads Up Bar instead, and I'm glad we did! We had such a great time soaking up the sunshine and a few rum cocktails.
entertainment
On my most recent voyage, the shows were performed at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Guests that have the main dinner seating (usually around 5:45 p.m.) will first enjoy dinner and then watch the later show in the evening. Guests enjoying the second dinner seating (around 8:00 p.m.) will attend the earlier show and then head to dinner.
Most shows running 45 minutes to 1 hour in length
I recommend that you arrive about 15- 20 minutes before showtime to get a great seat up close. The performers sometimes travel through the aisles and there is a lot to see when you are front and center.
Typically have a visiting Broadway Professional on each sailing
deck plans
Elevators
The Wish does not have a central elevator bank that other ships have due to studies showing fewer people use them
Now there are only two elevator banks, forward and aft. But they do have more elevators than they did before
Only certain elevators go up to the top floors. If you're trying to get to floor 13 to go to Palo and are currently on floor 6 n the aft elevator bank, only the farthest toward the wall elevators will take you to floor 13. The others will stop at 11 and 12. So when an up elevator opens, check the buttons inside to see if there is a 13 button
Stairs
Forward stairs are GREEN
AFT stairs are BLUE
Ship Notes and experiences or tips
Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Wish changes that I love
More room on pool decks to watch shows/fireworks because of the extra staircases and pool deck areas not being 1 level
Arendelle dining experience show
Music and singing are outstanding
Mickey & friends festival of foods (deck 11)
The food selections is vast and all delicious
Two different pirate shows
Fireworks shot from both sides of the boat
Bathroom improvements
Shower seems bigger
Shower has a glass door
Marceline Market
Organized in pods therefore no long lines to wait in
My Quick Review of the Disney Cruise Line Wish
Sea days are great to learn and explore more about the ship
Cove Café all the way in the back of the ship and in the adult only area
Currently no free snacks like other ships
Adult area pools and hot tubes are smaller and seem an after thought
No adult district but the lounges are all over the ship/decks
Hook’s Barbery
Top notch drinks and amazing services
Lack drawer space in staterooms
Hard to watch tv when siting on the couch
To get to adult dining, need to be in the back 4 elevators to get to the top, otherwise you need to get out and hit the up button
Takes time to warm up to the ship and learn the differences
Take the time to find new hidden gems
How Does the Wish differ from the Dream/Fantasy/Wonder/Magic
Storage space and drawers have been decreased
Tv does not rotate
Bathroom tub/shower is glass instead of plastic curtain
Quick service food on pool decks (Mickey’s Friends)
Huge improvement compared to other ships
Palo is a steakhouse and not just an Italian restaurant
I believe the plan is for the entire fleet to become steakhouse also
Uncharted adventure is a different onboard game compared to Midship Detective
Disney Cruise Line Wish Ship Changes
Redistribution of bars, lounges, and a new entertainment venue to increase their visibility and accessibility
Relation of “it’s a small world” nursery and Oceaneer’s club to deck 2 below main hall
Reposition and expansion of the spa and fitness facilities to deck 5
Reimagined sports court that is indoors
More pools, more water amusement, and better views on and from the upper decks
Reducing number of elevator banks and stair halls from three to two
But there are more elevator bays and provide better flow throughout the ship
Only certain elevators go to the top floor FYI
First DCL ship building cabins in an assembly line with 21 steps (everything pre-tested, pre-cut and pre-bent)
Atrium/Grand Hall first one with a balcony
Once upon a wish show when we walk onto ship
Greater than 4000 pieces of art
Themed rooms
Concierge Tangled
Staterooms
Fairytale castle = Cinderella, Frozen
Forrest & animals = Princess & the Frog, Sleeping Beauty
Spirit of the sea = Little Mermaid, Moana
Stateroom lamp shade has a hidden mickey
The backing of the lampshade has a cutout that has filigree from the sheets with mickey mouse’s head
When the lamp is off, it’s just a lamp
Turn the light on and see it
Articles On The Disney Wish
