New Disney Ships: News, Rumors, Speculation.....and Names!

[OKW Lover]

And that they learned their lesson in putting an imagineer who'd never been on a cruise before in charge and won't do that again.

Was that a thing?

 

[mcd2745]

Was that a thing?

Yes. The imagineer put in charge of designing the Wish class ships had never set foot on a cruise ship...and it shows.

 

[Dug720]

Was that a thing?

@mcd2745 beat me. But yes. She said it - along with "they don't really like to say 'no' it's more 'let's see how we can make it work". I think there are times to say "no" - and they should.

 

[nicnac0404]

The Magic and Wonder are not long for this world

 

[nicnac0404]

Of the interior design, not the layout, or ship.

Yes. The imagineer put in charge of designing the Wish class ships had never set foot on a cruise ship...and it shows.

 

[happycamper47]

The Magic and Wonder are not long for this world

Don't bet on it. The Astoria is 76 yrs old and still sailing, a little tender loving care periodically can go a long way.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Don't bet on it. The Astoria is 76 yrs old and still sailing, a little tender loving care periodically can go a long way.

 

[Lesverts]

I am a bit surprised by how small. But it does seem like they are building these ships to be a bit future proof. Looks like they will met Norway’s new regulations. Also looks like one could be based out of Puerto Rico and have very pleasant far Eastern Caribbean sailings to islands like Guadeloupe, Martinique and St Vincent. Also the ships would be better positioned to do the Greek Islands and smaller European ports.

From a design point of view one of these ships in a Streamline Moderne style
Like the SS Normandie would be cool.

 

[Dug720]

Of the interior design, not the layout, or ship.

No, I'd say the lounge layout is a fail. I'm also not a fan of the stage in what should be the open atrium.

 

[happycamper47]

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I just found out my original source was incorrect, she has been docked since 2020, but that is still 72 years, and yes I knew that.

 

[Cfabar1]

My thought is Magic and Wonder will go away around the time these come online... Which means we probably have that class of ship for another 5 or so seasons....

Where will they go? Alaska and Europe seem likely for the summer months - maybe California and Florida or Galveston the other times of the year? I can't imagine they would want to reposition...

Would be great if they could be designed with the idea of doing longer itineraries... Am curious what they will look like in terms of concierge, theming, etc. I could imagine a decision to make these smaller ships less themed and appeal to a different - and perhaps more premium - client.

 

[Annabell]

We much prefer the smaller size ships. Magic/Wonder size is just perfect.

 

[holula]

No, I'd say the lounge layout is a fail. I'm also not a fan of the stage in what should be the open atrium.

I feel the stage takes up a lot of unnecessary space. I don’t like how the elevators empty right outside Marvel as it creates a big issue at dinner time, we struggled to get off the elevator. I could use some more shade in the adult area. And tables should be further apart in the MDRs. Oh and the high end shops, get rid of those (I doubt that’s imagineering though.)

But I like the lounges being spread out. I like that the adult area is right at the back of the ship (although I don’t like the hot tub placement.) I like the larger atrium (except the stage.) I love having more Disney IP. The Wish isn’t my favorite ship but I do like some things better than on the classic ships, and some things are worse. Personally I feel it gets a lot of hate as it was different because the Treasure isn’t getting the same hate.

 

[Cfabar1]

The Wish isn’t my favorite ship but I do like some things better than on the classic ships, and some things are worse.

I agree with you...

Personally I feel it gets a lot of hate as it was different because the Treasure isn’t getting the same hate.

I have noticed that. Some of that may be that a) the design of the Triton ships is now a known commodity and b) there have not been too many sailings yet of the Treasure.

 

[JM_97]

I don't think Disney would sell the M & W to another line. Disney is very protective of their brand and you wouldn't be able to 100% get rid of the "Disney look" of the ships.

M & W will probably both come back to Florida and do shorter sailings before eventually being retired a few years after the new ships come online.

 

[Dug720]

Personally I feel it gets a lot of hate as it was different because the Treasure isn’t getting the same hate.

I have noticed that. Some of that may be that a) the design of the Triton ships is now a known commodity and b) there have not been too many sailings yet of the Treasure.

What I've gathered from friends I have who have been on both, it's some of the things ON the Treasure that are making it a more positive experience - the Haunted Mansion Lounge, Skipper Society, the Coco restaurant, and the Moana show in particular seem to override the structural shortcomings of the class, which they all acknowledge are still there.

 

[nmoody1]

I agree with you...

I have noticed that. Some of that may be that a) the design of the Triton ships is now a known commodity and b) there have not been too many sailings yet of the Treasure.

Also wonder if it's something to do with being on the ship longer - so creating better memories, a less rushed pace onboard and more time to figure out the layout of the ship.

 

[nicnac0404]

Don't bet on it. The Astoria is 76 yrs old and still sailing, a little tender loving care periodically can go a long way.

I would assume the Magic joins The Great Movie Ride and Splash Mountian in the sky in 2029, and her younger sister, Miss Wonder in 2030

 

[Cfabar1]

I would assume the Magic joins The Great Movie Ride and Splash Mountian in the sky in 2029, and her younger sister, Miss Wonder in 2030

Yes or perhaps 2030 and 2031.

Only thing that extends them is if they view a certain number of ships to be the maximum and they wait one more generation of vessel. But we should all be pleasantly surprised they are building three small boats. I just hope that at least one finds its way to PC or at least PE regularly.

Part of me thinks this might be part of the lookout/castaway strategy long term. One big boat one medium boat.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Timelapse on the Disney Destiny Construction status:

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Also the Ships Log has been started on the parks blog:

https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/dis...atest-news-from-the-heroes-and-villains-ship/

Today, we are bringing you a first look at this ship’s progress and are excited to share that the final blocks (i.e. sections of the ship) were put into place in late 2024. That’s right – with the last piece of the ship in place, the ship’s exterior is now structurally complete and outfitting work has begun on the interior.