Effective immediately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ended their COVID-19 program for cruise ships. A notification on the CDC website reads, “As of July 18, 2022, CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect and this page will no longer be updated. New guidance for cruise ships to … Read more
The Disney Wish has faced several bumps in its journey to maiden voyage, between construction delays related to the pandemic, test cruises being cancelled, and even now some things still not ready for guests on the delayed maiden voyage. Now guests who booked spaces for Olaf’s Royal Picnic aboard the Disney Wish are receiving emails … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, July 11, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Disney Cruise Line is sending emails to those booked on this week’s Maiden Voyage of Disney Wish that Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular is still in rehearsals and is not ready. The full email is posted in the image below. While “A Whole New World” might not be heard, Disney Seas The Adventure and … Read more
Disney Cruise Line has updated their gratuity guidelines to increase the recommended gratuity for dining and stateroom Crew Members by 25 cents. Read the full announcement from Disney Cruise Line: Since our very first sailing, Guests have told us how much they enjoy their interactions with the Crew Members. Providing world-class service and creating life-long … Read more
According to The Direct, the Star Wars: Cargo Bay inside the Oceaneer Club of the Disney Wish may evolve to fit into different “Star Wars” stories as new movies and series are released. Disney’s Oceaneer Club aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships is for children 3 to 12. The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy both … Read more
Disney Cruise Line has added a new Alaska itinerary for the Disney Wonder departing Vancouver on September 11, 2023. This one-time Alaska cruise is eight nights, returning on September 19. It has ports of call at Dawes Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Staterooms start at $2,975. Guests can book online now. The Disney Wonder … Read more
With the Disney Wish’s media preview underway, we’re getting our first looks aboard the latest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. And thanks to a reporter with Spectrum News13 in Orlando, we got a look at the most premium drink ever created for a Disney property — the Kaiburr Crystal. Its price tag? $5000 Ashley … Read more
The Disney Wish christening took place this morning at Port Canaveral and was live-streamed online for all to watch. The ceremony opened with clips of Disney Cruise Line Cast Members stating their wishes for guests sailing on the ship. The live portion was on a colorful stage with a storybook screen at the center, and … Read more
Entertainment Weekly has shared the first photos from inside the Worlds of Marvel restaurant and Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge aboard the Disney Wish. We have seen concept art for the spaces before, but not actual photos. In Worlds of Marvel, guests will experience “Avengers: Quantum Encounter,” an interactive show starring Ant-Man and The Wasp. As … Read more
The christening of the new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, and its first sail-out from Port Canaveral will be live-streamed today at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT. The event will feature special guests, musical performances, and characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars adventures. Some Make-A-Wish children will appear to … Read more
The Disney Wish graced this summer’s issue of D23 Magazine, and the story inside is chockfull of newly revealed details about the ship. Here’s everything new we learned about the ship’s restaurants, shows, and more! We already know the Disney Wish will have a Grand Hall, instead of just an atrium. It will be a … Read more
It is a longstanding maritime tradition to appoint a ship “godmother,” and Disney Cruise Line has had their fair share of famous godmothers, including Patty Disney, Jennifer Hudson, and Mariah Carey. For their new ship, the Disney Wish, they will break this tradition and have “godchildren” instead. All Make-A-Wish children, past, present, and future, will … Read more
Disney Cruise Line has provided a closer look at two new dining spaces aboard the Disney Wish inspired by Walt Disney: 1923 and Marceline Market. 1923 Named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, 1923 is one of the three main dining venues families will enjoy each night on board the Disney Wish. This elegant … Read more
Following the cancellation of the Disney Wish’s first test cruise which was set to begin today, the second test set for June 24 has also reportedly been cancelled. Sources indicated to us that the Disney Wish is facing a number of challenges, with the ship not quite ready to set sail. Although the Disney Wish … Read more
Disney Cruise Line will stream the christening of the Disney Wish live on Wednesday, June 29. The Disney Wish arrived at Port Canaveral this week, and its first test voyage was scheduled to begin today. However, it was canceled, supposedly because the interior of the ship is still not quite done. The christening will be … Read more