A keel-laying ceremony was held yesterday (8 April) at German shipyard Meyer Werft for the Disney Wish, the first of three new LNG-fuelled cruise ships ordered by Disney Cruise Line. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit, call Disney Cruise Line at 88 or contact a travel agent. GLOBAL: Construction milestone for LNG-fuelled Disney Wish cruise ship. At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. The ship will be powered by liquified natural gas, or LNG, one of the cleanest-burning fuels available. The Disney Wish will showcase the immersive family entertainment, enchanting storytelling and unparalleled service that only Disney can deliver. Information on itineraries and bookings for the ship will be released at a later date. "In maritime tradition, keel laying is the ceremonial beginning of the ship's life," said Philip Gennotte, portfolio project management executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Germany, who placed the coin at the ceremony. "Today marked a momentous occasion for the Disney Wish, and I could not be more proud of our Imagineers, the cast and crew at Disney Cruise Line and the team at Meyer Werft, the shipyard in Germany, who are bringing this enchanting ship to life."Īs previously announced, the Disney Wish is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage in summer 2022. Its interactive 'Frozen' dining experience will have a light show mimicking the Northern Lights. The cruise ship will have three new dining options and Disneys first at-sea water attraction.
The coin created for the Disney Wish features Captain Minnie, who made her debut aboard Disney Cruise Line ships in 2019 as part of a collection of initiatives aiming to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the cruise industry. Disney Cruise Line recently announced details of its new ship, the Wish, which plans to sail in summer 2022.
January 2022 was the original expected date of the maiden voyage of the Disney Wish cruise ship. The Disney Wish is scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage on June 9, 2022, and Disney is moving full speed on the massive ship’s construction which is happening in Papenburg, Germany.
It will include two days at sea, plus stops at Nassau (Bahamas) and Castaway Cay. It will be a special five-night sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Inspired by the new Disney Wish, which will.
Keel laying takes place when the first block, or section of a ship, is lowered into the building dock, and a newly minted coin is placed under the keel for good fortune. Disney Wish’s maiden voyage will be June 9, 2022. EDT) - Disney Cruise Lines newest 'ship' will float down the streets of New York City as part of the 95th Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.