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Designing the Disney Wish with Theron Skees (Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Cruise Line)

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👁️ 916 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 1:01:54
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm a huge cruise fan and the opportunity to work on disney cruise line was a kind of a once in a lifetime dream to be able to do that

disney cruise guests is it it is so relaxing to be immersed in the brand for a substantial amount of time

the service is amazing you build really great relationships with all of the crew members on board

the aqua mouse is going to be amazing it's uniquely disney it's tied into as the name suggests um the core character of mickey and minnie

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider the rotational dining system for family-friendly meal planning
Book staterooms early to ensure availability for your family size
Explore multiple pools on newer ships to avoid disruptions from accidents

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Seasickness or stability concernsLarger ships have more stability and technology to avoid rough weather

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Disney think about the cruise experience relative to other offerings?
QWhat is the role of a portfolio creative executive for Disney Cruise Line?
QHow does designing a cruise ship differ from designing a theme park?
QWhat makes Disney Cruise Line unique compared to other cruise lines?
QHow are ship names and themes developed?

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YouTube Video Description

Full interview with Portfolio Creative Executive of Disney Cruise Line Theron Skees (Walt Disney Imagineering), who maintained oversight of Disney's fleet of ships (Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy) and helped design Disney's newest ship, the Disney Wish. In this episode we discuss Theron's role at Disney Cruise Line and what it was like to help design the Disney Wish. About Imagineer Podcast: https://www.imagineerpodcast.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Email the host: matt@imagineerpodcast.com Connect with Theron: Website: http://designerscreativestudio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theron.skees/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209607574152654 YouTube: @TheronSkees About Disney Wish: "Disney Wish—the newest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line family—sets sail in Summer 2022. Be among the first to experience the all-new enchantment on board, where fantastical worlds and beloved stories from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar are brought to life like never before." - Disney Cruise Line (https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/wish/) About Disney Cruise Line: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com