A Dream is a wish your heart makes

… and all of your dreams can come true on board the Disney Wish!

Ahoy mates! It’s your favorite Cruise Director here wishing you a very Happy Holiday from deck 14 of the Disney Wish, the latest cruise ship from the Disney Cruise Line. If you are thinking about going on a Disney Cruise or have wanted to…the time is NOW!

I am a huge fan of all things Disney, thanks to my family taking me to theme parks from a very early age. I mean it is the Happiest Place on Earth, so I often wonder how anyone couldn’t be a fan, but I digress. After many years of visiting the parks, I thought it was high time to get on board a cruise and experience it. I must tell you…. I am so happy I did.

The Wish sails out of Port Canaveral, and my friends and I chose a 5 day/4-night cruise to the Bahamas. From the moment we got to the port itself, we just knew we were in for a treat! The embarkation process was just a dream, and we were on the ship within minutes of arrival, ready to explore the beauty and splendor of the boat. Our party was officially announced as we entered the Grand Hall, where a golden statue of Cinderella awaited. We felt like we had just arrived at the ball and our prince was waiting for us!

Our ocean view veranda room was ready promptly at 2 pm and comfortably slept the 3 of us. (We got along swimmingly the entire cruise…which was all due to the Disney Magic on board).

Dining options and shows await on board with a rotating selection of Marvel with Ant Man, Arendelle with Olaf, Anna, and Elsa, and the glitz and glamour of the Roy and Walt Disney dining rooms. Each evening had a spectacular menu, AMAZING entertainment, and the best part is that your wait staff moved with you each night making it such a personal experience.

Day 2 was on shore in Nassau, Bahamas, which we chose to experience the wonders of the Atlantis Resort. We purchased an all-day experience package at the resort, which allowed us to go at our own pace and see the sights without having to be with a large group. We enjoyed all the water slides, one which you even got to swim with the sharks, the lazy river, and the aquarium of friendly fishes. We saw Nemo swimming by…no lies!!!! There was even a casino in the hotel, which Disney ships do not have on board, so I was able to find a Dolly Parton slot machine and try my luck. Sadly, it was a “Hard Candy Christmas” and I didn’t come home a billionaire, but I still had tons of fun.

Day 3 was another day on shore at Disney’s private island “Castaway Cay” which included all you could eat BBQ, gorgeous beaches, and a parasailing excursion. The water was beautiful and the adult only section of the island was pure bliss. You could also hike the island or take a bike ride to explore if that was your fancy. Since I was on vacation, she found herself lounging in a hammock with an Olaf Freeze instead…lol

Back on the ship that evening, we were able to experience fireworks at sea!!! Disney is the ONLY cruise line where such a magical experience is allowed, and my heart almost burst with JOY! I mean, what more in the world could you possibly want.

Day 4 was a relaxing day at sea which allowed us to play bingo, eat more food (I made many trips throughout the day to the soft serve cone station), and enjoy the pool and lounge area at “Quiet Cove”, which was the adults only section. If children are an issue for you, do not fret, there are plenty of areas for relaxation without the kiddos.

Each evening we were able to catch Broadway caliber shows at the Walt Disney Theatre, which included a fun “Welcome Aboard” show with Goofy, The Little mermaid, and Aladdin. The cast was phenomenal, and I don’t think that you will find entertainment of that caliber on any other ship on the sea.

The crew on the ship truly were the highlight. Every person we engaged with was kind and made our trip extra special. The character photo ops and meet and greets were happening throughout the cruise with less than a 10-minute wait time, and I just LOVE a photo op. They even had those “Glamour Shot” cruise photos available, which we just had to get. I recommend getting the high-speed internet package AND the unlimited photo package as well to make your cruise one that you will remember forever! 

There are 5 ships in the fleet and Disney is currently working on their 6th ship as we speak. I cannot recommend this cruise enough and am already looking to book another next year! If Halloween or Christmas are your thing, they have specific cruises for that too. The world awaits you and the Disney Magic on board will leave you wanting more!

Set sail to happiness my friends! Mickey and Minnie are waiting for you!

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Joyfully,

Ethyl