Enjoy this preview of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, debuting summer 2022, courtesy of insidertravelreport.
“Disney Cruise Line revealed a new family water attraction to debut on Disney Wish in the summer of 2022. AquaMouse will bring to life the adventures of “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” animated shorts. In addition, three themed districts will offer fun water features, quick and casual dining options, and dedicated space for families, children and adults.
“Disney Cruise Line has pioneered many industry firsts through the years, including the first onboard water coaster and the first and only fireworks at sea,” said Danny Handke, senior creative director for Walt Disney Imagineering. “For the Disney Wish, we wanted to continue that tradition of innovation in a big way. With AquaMouse, we’re combining theme park thrills, iconic Disney animation and the magic of ocean cruising to create a one-of-a-kind water attraction unlike anything we’ve done before.”
AquaMouse will immerse families in “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” animated shorts aboard a first-ever Disney attraction at sea. Complete with show scenes, lighting and special effects, this first-of-its-kind water ride will send guests on a fun family adventure through 760 feet of winding tubes suspended high above the upper decks. The ride chronicles Mickey and Minnie starting their very own seaside excursion company on board the Disney Wish. Without the benefit of a good public relations firm, the couple name it “Port Misadventures.” Cruisers will join them on an undersea excursion to Mermaid Lagoon that inevitably goes awry.
The journey will begin when guests board their two-seater ride vehicles and ascend into a magical tunnel that will teleport them into the cartoon world of “Scuba Scramble,” a new animated short that plays out through oversized virtual portholes. Along the way, they’ll encounter curious sea creatures, familiar Disney friends and more than 60 water effects that bring the subaquatic hijinks to life—all perfectly synched to an original musical score by Emmy-nominated composer Christopher Willis (“The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse”). At the height of the show, guests will embark on a water ride around the upper decks.
In addition to AquaMouse, families will find more pools, more deck space and more dining than ever before in an expansive pool district themed to Mickey and friends. Located on Decks 11 and 12 midship, this area will include six pools of various sizes and depths, spaciously staggered among tiered decks and surrounded by lounge chairs to provide families with space to stretch out. Throughout the day, guests will enjoy a variety of poolside entertainment on Funnel Vision, a jumbo LED display that screens Disney movies, TV shows, live sporting events and more. For guests seeking a laid-back environment, another family pool will be available on deck 14 forward.
The Disney Wish will feature new food and beverage offerings on the upper decks, including relaxed indoor dining and a fresh take on quick and casual fare with a festive character twist. More details on these experiences will be released at a later date.
A new Toy Story-themed waterplay district is designed especially for families with toddlers and young children. Children will have fun in the Toy Story Splash Zone, a water playground where Woody, Buzz and friends will be reimagined as larger-than-life rubber bath toys that move and spray water. Inspired by the Disney and Pixar short “Partysaurus Rex,” this bathtub- themed splash zone will combine the Old West of Woody’s Roundup with the intergalactic world of Buzz Lightyear, featuring two toddler-sized slides and pop jets, geysers and bubblers. Slide-a-saurus Rex is a double-looping waterslide that sends guests plunging “down the drain” with the rest of the toys when the bathtub overflows. Trixie’s Falls is a six-inch-deep wading pool with a small fountain and waterfall, and Wheezy’s Freezies is a smoothie bar serving fruit blends.
At Quiet Cove, guests ages 18 and older will find a secluded adults-only district dedicated to lounging, sipping and soaking. Set away from the bustle of family activities, this relaxing refuge at the back of the ship will offer panoramic views of the ocean from an infinity pool, a whirlpool spa and chaise lounges, with access to the Cove Bar, an open-air watering hole offering beer, wine and cocktails. The Cove Cafe is a poolside lounge that will offer gourmet coffees, teas, specialty drinks and treats throughout the day with a fresh new look that reflects the Oceania-inspired artistry of Disney’s “Moana.”
The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage on June 9, 2022, followed by a season of three- and four- night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, from Port Canaveral, Fla. Bookings open to the general public on May 27, 2021. “
