Disney Wish leaves dry dock, hits the water for the first time
The Disney Wish hit the water for the first time when it floated out of an enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Marking the world’s first look at the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the major construction milestone was celebrated with fireworks, musical fanfare and a special appearance by Captain Minnie Mouse.
It took about five hours and 29 million gallons of water from the River Ems to flood the building dock, followed by a breathtaking exit as the ship sailed out with only 3 feet of clearance on either side.
The Disney Wish is the first of three new Disney Cruise Line ships to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard through 2025. Each will be powered by liquefied natural gas and weigh approximately 144,000 gross tons.
The Disney Wish will include the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, immersive dining experiences themed to “Frozen” and Marvel, and a high-end lounge set in the Star Wars universe.
One of the two iconic red funnels will house a first-of-its-kind, two-story suite. It’s nearly 2,000 square feet with incredible double-height ocean views. The signature stern sculpture features Rapunzel and her pal Pascal. Artwork on the ship’s bow depicts Captain Minnie Mouse for the first time.
The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage on July 14, 2022, from Port Canaveral in Florida.
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