To See the Future of Disney, All Aboard Its Newest Cruise Ship
Disney Wish is a hard pivot away from nostalgia, favoring modern franchises and high-tech, immersive experiences—plus big opportunities to splurge.
The Disney Wish will sail its inaugural season of three- and four-night cruises to Nassau in the Bahamas and to Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island, from its new home port of Port Canaveral, Fla.
Photographer: Steven Diaz
On a three-day preview of Disney Cruise’s Line’s new 4,000-passenger Disney Wish, I was hoping for nostalgic reminders of classic characters and princesses. My 35-year-old tech exec son wanted Star Wars experiences. And my 5-year-old grandson was hoping for encounters with Marvel characters.
Despite our diverse Disney leanings, we found it all across the ship’s 15 decks, which look to appeal to everyone who likes anything in the company’s portfolio.