Disney Cruise Line christened its fifth ship today: Disney Wish. Fans have eagerly awaited the ship’s first sailing since it was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney Wish arrived at Port Canaveral earlier this month and features Broadway-style shows, a watercoaster, kids clubs, an adults-only Star Wars bar, and dining options inspired by Frozen (2013), Princess and the Frog (2009), and more.
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Today, members of the media, influencers and special invitees were welcomed onboard Disney Wish for its first sailing. Spectrum News 13 journalist Ashley Carter shared some footage from the ship, including the atrium and Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge:
Finally made it on the Disney Wish. Here’s a quick look at the atrium and the Cinderella statue.
Finally made it on the Disney Wish. Here’s a quick look at the atrium and the Cinderella statue. pic.twitter.com/aVeRx5ipjX
— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) June 29, 2022
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Though fans were excited to see the gorgeous, princess-inspired atrium, that excitement dimmed as soon as Carter shared footage from the adults-only Star Wars bar. Patrick Kay on Twitter said:
I’m not going to say I dislike it, but it does remind me of the basements of upper-middle-class dads in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
I’m not going to say I dislike it, but it does remind me of the basements of upper-middle-class dads in Fort Wayne, Indiana. https://t.co/wZs2Dn9mdA
— Patrick Kay 🌈🐴 (@tadthuggish) June 29, 2022
@LissaBriana called the Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge a “cheap” imitation of Skyline, an adult-exclusive lounge onboard Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy:
It’s a cheap version of Skyline with IP vomited on it. Not for me.
It’s a cheap version of Skyline with IP vomited on it. Not for me.
— Melissa 🦊🦊🦊 (@LissaBriana) June 29, 2022
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Twitter user @Schmoofy feels that Disney Wish symbolizes the current state of The Walt Disney Company, specifically its Parks and Experiences division:
The #DisneyWish looks like it was built by people who never went on a Disney cruise. Uninspired, bland, and boring.
The #DisneyWish is quite honestly the best representation of the Walt Disney company in 2022: boring, safe, bland, corporate synergy, without any real taste, barely meeting the mark for industry standards. I would expect nothing more from the current DPEP leadership
The #DisneyWish is quite honestly the best representation of the Walt Disney company in 2022: boring, safe, bland, corporate synergy, without any real taste, barely meeting the mark for industry standards. I would expect nothing more from the current DPEP leadership
— Cosmic Bretwind 🦀 (@Schmoofy) June 29, 2022
Disney fans have been critical of the Parks division under CEO Bob Chapek’s leadership, though his contract was renewed for three years yesterday.
One fan, @reagniez, likes some of the ship’s design but feels parts of Disney Wish weren’t thoughtfully completed:
seeing #DisneyWish interior photos are so hot and cold because some look great and some look incredibly disappointing
seeing #DisneyWish interior photos are so hot and cold because some look great and some look incredibly disappointing
— regan ❖ (@reganiez) June 29, 2022
Of course, plenty of Disney Cruise Line fans are thrilled to get a first look at the ship! @enchantedkam was excited to see The Bayou, inspired by Princess and the Frog:
YES DISNEY!!! This is what Tiana deserves!!!
YES DISNEY!!! This is what Tiana deserves!!! https://t.co/BcF6hMC1ny
— The Enchanted Itinerary (@enchantedkam) June 29, 2022
Inside the Magic will report on any exciting news from onboard Disney Wish!
More on the Disney Wish
Disney Wish joins the legendary fleet of Disney Cruise Line ships: Disney Fantasy, Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, and Disney Dream. From Disney:
A Wish Come True
Disney Wish—the newest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line family—sets sail in Summer 2022. Be among the first to experience the all-new enchantment on board, where fantastical worlds and beloved stories from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar are brought to life like never before.
What do you think of the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments.