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Tom's Honest Review of the Disney Wish - Disney Cruise Line

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Disney Wish, the first ship in the Triton class for Disney Cruise Line. While acknowledging the vessel is not a bad ship, the reviewer concludes it represents a noticeable downgrade from previous ships like the Dream and Fantasy. The critique focuses on several areas, including nonsensical design changes, such as the placement of the Hyperspace Lounge and the layout of the AquaMouse water coaster. The reviewer notes that the ship feels smaller due to an increased focus on high-end concierge spaces and luxury amenities. Dining experiences are mixed, with the Arendelle restaurant receiving high praise for its food and live music, while the Worlds of Marvel location is described as a significant disappointment in both food quality and entertainment. Furthermore, the creator highlights significant operational issues, suggesting the ship was not fully ready for its inaugural season. Reported problems include unfinished spaces, malfunctioning lighting, and technical glitches with elevator buttons. Despite these criticisms, the reviewer commends the high quality of the onboard artwork, the talent of the cast members, and the overall charm of the Oceaneer's Club.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Wish
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Disney Wish
Solid Strip

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
Caribbean Β· 3 nightsOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The Disney Wish is not a bad cruise ship, and you won't go on it and have a bad time, but it is a noticeable downgrade from what existed before it and from a number of aspects.

Arendelle is a highlight. Do not miss. Do not miss Arendelle.

The ship was clearly still not ready to go. Between the Olaf animatronic, um they didn't have any so much of the stuff I get supply chain issues, but that's such a big reason why people came to the ship is for the things that are supposed to be exclusive to the ship that haven't arrived.

The bartenders on the ship are are top-notch.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book reservations for the Hyperspace Lounge as soon as you get on the ship.
βœ“Try the Arendelle dining experience; it's a highlight.
βœ“Visit the Oceaneer's Club on the first day during open house for adults to try the slide.
βœ“Consider Palo for dining; it's recommended.
βœ“Be prepared for potential operational issues as the ship was not fully ready.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship layout confusing β€” Take time to learn the ship's layout; it can be hard to navigate.
Short cruise time β€” Plan activities carefully; time is limited on 3- and 4-night cruises.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Disney Wish a good cruise ship?
QWhat are the highlights and lowlights of the Disney Wish?
QHow does the Disney Wish compare to previous Disney cruise ships?
QWhat dining experiences are recommended on the Disney Wish?
QWhat operational issues were present on the Disney Wish?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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