Disney: Summer Deployment Includes Mix of Destinations, New Private Island

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• Kids Clubs
• Full Roundup of New Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Announcements From Grand Reveal
• I always stop to see the Disney characters in their cute beachwear
• Disney unveils new features for adults-only aboard Wish: Here's everything you need to know about Disney's newest ship
• Coast Guard Makes Long Distance Evacuation From Disney Cruise Ship

You can book Wish sailings directly with Disney Cruise Line or via a Disney vacation planner or travel agent. According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), cruising is back in full force as of 2023. This is good news for Disney, who has three new ships debuting before the end of 2025. The 2023 State of the Cruise Industry CLIA report states that 85% of travelers who have cruised plan to cruise again, which is nine percent higher than pre-pandemic levels. Disney Treasure will have an all-new, yet-to-be-announced Broadway-style stage production in the Walt Disney Theatre, alongside Disney Cruise Line’s pre-existing “Beauty and the Beast” and “Disney Seas the Adventure” shows.

Kids Clubs

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Disney Wonder is a bit smaller than Disney Magic, but you won’t really notice that, the difference is so minimal. As the first of its class and the lead ship for this new class, Disney Wish sets a new standard of Disney Cruise Line sailing, with upgraded experiences, from the staterooms and suites, to the entertainment to the dining. If you recently decided you’d like to go on a Disney cruise, but you’re not sure which ship to sail on, we’re here to help.

Full Roundup of New Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Announcements From Grand Reveal

Now, let’s learn a bit more about each of the three ships that are still under construction. The coast guard said the ship was 180 miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, when the rescue was carried out. To safeguard the woman’s privacy as well as that of her traveling companions, the nature of those health complications has not been revealed. There's also the adults-only lunch spot where I always enjoy a beachside barbecue. I enjoy seeing the Disney characters on the ship, but love seeing Mickey and his pals even more at Castaway Cay.

I always stop to see the Disney characters in their cute beachwear

If you prefer smaller ships that are easier to navigate and more on the intimate, low-key side, consider booking a cruise on one of the older Disney ships. Since this ship did debut quite a while ago, it’s received some expansive renovations since. In 2016, the ship underwent a massive refurbishment that added a wide array of features. Disney Wish is Disney Cruise Line’s fifth ship and is the current “newest” ship that you could sail on as soon as tomorrow, if you were lucky enough to snag a ticket, ahead of Disney Treasure’s launch. Original owner Genting filed bankruptcy after ordering the ship but before the ship’s completion, allowing Disney to swoop in and snag the ship for a nice price.

Disney unveils new features for adults-only aboard Wish: Here's everything you need to know about Disney's newest ship

And there's even a Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, which is considered a first-of-its-kind opportunity for kids to learn tricks from Disney Imagineers with hands-on activities and inventive experiments. There's also Fairytale Hall --- a "royal" space for creative endeavors with Rapunzel's Art Studio, Belle's Library and Anna and Elsa's Sommerhus (and yes, all of those royal princesses will make appearances). During the day, kids can attend the Marvel Super Hero Academy (a high-tech Avengers "headquarters" where kids can become heroes through interactive activities, and Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp pay regular visits). As with other Disney ships, there will also be 24-hour room service, places to grab casual bites and, of course, unlimited soft-serve ice cream.

Then, think about who’s cruising with you and the amenities they’ll need. Then you might want to go with a Dream class or older ship, as they have more spaces and amenities for adults. Disney's two oldest ships are about 40% smaller than its newest ships and have fewer such features.

Disney Wish measures in at a gross tonnage (GT) of 144,000 and a length of 1,119 feet, with 14 decks and a guest capacity of 5,555 people. First, what kind of cruising experience are you most accustomed to and do you prefer already? If you’re an avid cruiser and you love the biggest, best, newest, most modern ships, then definitely go with a cruise on Disney Wish or the soon-to-come Disney Treasure. Like both of the Dream-class ships mentioned above, Disney Wonder and Disney Magic do both feature that vintage ocean liner theme-ing, with decor and elements that hearken back to the 1910s and 1920s. While not many details have been released about this ship, the expectation is that the new ship will carry over all of the Disney fan-favorite elements that you can expect on other, similarly new ships. In addition, because of their size, the oldest ships at Disney are able to operate itineraries to places that aren't as easy for big ships to visit.

Here’s a look at the new Disney Cruise Ships that are currently being built, with all the latest information we have. A rescue swimmer was then deployed from the Jayhawk onto the cruise ship and was able to prepare the patient for evacuation. Just a few weeks ago, a woman was denied boarding on Carnival Luminosa due to her pregnancy. She was 26 weeks pregnant, and Carnival Cruise Line also requires that guests be no more than 23 weeks pregnant to set sail.

Bookings opened for summer 2022 sailings back at the end of May for Disney Wish, which is the line's newest ship in a decade. This week, Disney announced more information about the elements of Disney Wish that will be especially enticing for the adult crowd. We're talking an outdoor spa retreat, salon experiences plus bars and lounges. Disney Cruise Line continues its rapid expansion with the reveal of the third Triton-class ship name and theme. The ship will be called the Disney Destiny, be themed after heroes and villains and is scheduled to be delivered in 2025.

There are plenty of towel-return stations around the island, so I also never have to carry wet, sandy towels back on the ship. I hate taking tender ships, which can feel like a bit of a time sink, so this is a big bonus to me. Cruise bookings are predicted to reach record highs this year, but not all itineraries are created equally — especially if you're looking to sail with Disney Cruise Line.

However, while Disney Treasure is new in some ways, you might notice the similarities if you’ve already traveled on Disney Wish in the past. Disney Wish set sail in 2022, and Disney Treasure is the next in the same class. All these ships offer 1,254 guest rooms and are powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). First up in the newest ships from Disney Cruise Line is an unnamed Global-class ship that Disney announced in late 2022. The still-in-construction ship wasn’t originally purchased by Disney and, in fact, belonged to another company before Disney acquired the ship in 2022. Whereas other family-geared cruise lines went bright, bold and in-your-face with their decor choices and stylings, Disney went vintage and upscale, bringing a certain elegance to the family cruising experience.

Disney Wonder will also sail itineraries in the South Pacific — Disney Cruise Lines' first trips to the destination — during its transpacific crossings. The vessel will be the sixth overall in the Disney fleet and the second of three "Triton Class" ships. Inspired by Walt Disney's love for exploration, its interiors will draw from architecture and design motifs from around the world. The Grand Hall, for instance, has a blue-and-gold scheme that recalls gilded architectural styles from across Asia and Northern Africa — it riffs on the fictional city of Agrabah from Disney's Aladdin. The largest overhaul occurred in 2013, with smaller refurbishments occurring throughout the last decade.

Staterooms with a veranda start at over $5,500 and one-bedroom suites start at over $12,000 for that similar trip. But because Disney Wish is a new vessel and those first few months of sailings come during a period of high demand during summer break, we expect Disney Wish prices to come in potentially higher than those numbers for the first few months. The first Disney Wish journey will set sail from Florida's Port Canaveral on June 9, 2022, for the Bahamas, including a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. At D23 Expo, Disney teased its next cruise ship — and its new private destination in the Bahamas.

What’s more, The Vacationeer offers a generous onboard credit of up to $1,000 — that’s free spending money you can use while onboard the ship towards specialty dining, alcohol, spa treatments, excursions, and more. Given that it is a sister ship to the Disney Wish, we expect a similar layout in terms of the number of kids’ clubs, restaurants, pools, etc. Though the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the expected roll-out of the additions to the fleet, this ship is now expected to hold its maiden voyage sometime in 2025.