Disney Cruise Line [1] is billing its newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, as a "castle on the seas," and your family will totally feel like royalty with all the new kid-friendly experience aboard. From superhero dinners and family-friendly swimming pools to a kids' club so cool [2] we're strongly considering sneaking in, the Disney Wish is a dream come true for kids.
The Disney Wish [3] is set to sail its maiden voyage on June 9, 2022. Bookings open up May 27, 2021. After seeing everything this ship has to offer for kids, we're already stocking up on SPF [4] and packing our bags.
A Pool With a View
The Disney Wish's upper decks will have more pools and deck space than any other Disney Cruise Line ship. On top of six pools and daily poolside entertainment, little ones can play in the bathtub-themed Toy Story Splash Zone.
The AquaMouse: The First-Ever Disney Attraction at Sea
All Disney Cruise Line ships have water slides, but none of them have a slide like the AquaMouse. This water ride will take kids (and kids at heart) through a "magical tunnel" into a Mickey Mouse [6] cartoon. On the ride, you'll see favorite Disney characters, sea creatures, and panoramic ocean views.
Fairytale Hall
For its newest ship, Disney has completely reimagined its Oceaneer Club – an immersive play space for kids ages 3 to 12. Little princes and princesses can paint with Rapunzel, read a book with Belle, and even visit Anna and Elsa's Sommerhaus.
Marvel Super Hero Academy
Once they've had their fill of playtime with Disney royalty, your kids can train with their favorite Marvel superheroes. They'll get to design their own superhero suit and test its powers and durability in an interactive virtual game.
Walt Disney Imagineering Lab
If you tell your kids there's a roller coaster on the Disney Wish you wouldn't technically be lying. In the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, kids can learn what it really takes to be an Imagineer [7] by designing their own coaster and taking a virtual ride on their creation.
Worlds of Marvel Cinematic Dining Adventure
Superheroes with your spaghetti? Sign us up! OK, we have no idea if spaghetti is on the menu, but we do know this family-friendly dining adventure will feature a hero-themed menu and an audience-participation-required mission.
Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure
Surprise! Your family is on the guest list for Queen Anna and Kristoff's engagement party. While you dine, you'll be treated to musical performances, arts and crafts, and sing-alongs.
Broadway-Style Musicals
The ship's Walt Disney Theatre will be home to Broadway-style shows developed exclusively for Disney Cruise Line. In addition to Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, the theater will feature two brand-new shows that have yet to be revealed.
But Wait, There's More!
We're still recovering from the excitement of learning our kids can hang with princesses and Avengers all day (while we relax by the pool) before we all have dinner with Anna and Elsa, but there's so much more to the Disney Wish that Disney has yet to share full details on.
There will be additional clubs for tweens and teens, a nursery for kids 6 months to 3 years, two movie theaters, a sports arena where families can face off against each other, and more.