Disney Wish vs Utopia of the Seas

[RoseMom]

Wish vs Utopia OTS. WWYD? Thinking of adding on 3-night cruise to Disney Christmas vacation. It would be 2 adults and 2 kids (son aged 6, turning 7 over this trip and daughter aged 15). It’s about $2500 difference between the two cruises with Disney being the most expensive (both are balcony/verandah) rooms. We have sailed with both cruise lines before but it has been quite a few years. Prefer Disney, but have not been on Royal’s newest ships and $2500 is a big difference for just 3 nights.

 

[John VN]

Wish vs Utopia OTS. WWYD? Thinking of adding on 3-night cruise to Disney Christmas vacation. It would be 2 adults and 2 kids (son aged 6, turning 7 over this trip and daughter aged 15). It’s about $2500 difference between the two cruises with Disney being the most expensive (both are balcony/verandah) rooms. We have sailed with both cruise lines before but it has been quite a few years. Prefer Disney, but have not been on Royal’s newest ships and $2500 is a big difference for just 3 nights.

I'm thinking that an extra $2,500.00 can get a lot of additional *Magic* so it's Utopia OTS for family and me.

 

[yowcruiser]

I am thinking that, price difference aside, these are two very different experiences and you will find many different opinions as to whether the price difference is worth it and what each ship has to offer.

Now, you are referring to a Christmas vacation... so would this be a merrytime cruise? If so, there are a few extra touches on the Disney ship that would be nice, especially if the cruise sails over Christmas eve or NYE (which would not be a merrytime cruise, but still would have extra celebrations). Worth an extra $2,500? Really hard to say.

Now, the Destiny out of Fort Lauderdale tends to be slightly cheaper when sailing around similar dates, and sometimes you even have one extra night out of it.

 

[OKW Lover]

We are big fans of both cruise lines. As much as we love Disney, we would pick the less expensive option assuming all other things (ports) are equal. The $2,500 difference is just too much to justify.

 

[lovin'fl]

We did the Utopia and LOVED that ship. So much so that we are looking to book it again for 2026. I would totally recommend it.

 

[Winston Wolf]

Wish vs Utopia OTS. WWYD? Thinking of adding on 3-night cruise to Disney Christmas vacation. It would be 2 adults and 2 kids (son aged 6, turning 7 over this trip and daughter aged 15). It’s about $2500 difference between the two cruises with Disney being the most expensive (both are balcony/verandah) rooms. We have sailed with both cruise lines before but it has been quite a few years. Prefer Disney, but have not been on Royal’s newest ships and $2500 is a big difference for just 3 nights.

Keep in mind Royal usually has different sleeping arrangements in their cabins. So your 15yo and your 7yo will have to share a pull out bed. Now if your $2500 savings already includes connecting cabins, it's a no brainer for me.

 

[CamColt]

We had a 5 night Magic booked for this summer, but I wanted something a little longer. I personally did not love the Wish (you with kids might feel differently) but after exploring some, Utopia was the winner and we added that on to do the day we get off the Magic (the Wish would have been an option too). So I had a similar situation and chose Utopia. Unfortunately I haven't sailed yet so I can't say how I liked it but I from what I've seen I think I will prefer it over the Wish (and the price),

 

[happycamper47]

Utopia and Wonder of the Seas...TOO big for us..

 

[jimmymc]

For $2500 less, I'm taking Utopia.

 

[Disneyworldlocal]

For $2,500 less I would do Utopia as well. Haven’t been on any Royal cruises but Utopia is for sure on the list to try in the near future

 

[GhostHost24]

Did Utopia back in Jan. It's a nice ship. We did the 4 night, wasn't as party heavy as what advertisements and people make it sound to be...very easily can find quiet spots, and was honestly surprised by the amount of kids on the ship.

 

[DCLMP]

I wouldn't spend 2500 to cruise on the Wish much less 2500 more. Easy choice.