Disney Cruise Line has officially started building its fourth ship in the popular Wish class series at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. The project began with a steel-cutting ceremony, a naval tradition that signifies the formal start of construction.
At the event, a decorative steel piece shaped like a Disney cruise ship was laser-cut and signed by company representatives from both Disney and Meyer Werft. Mickey Mouse even made a special appearance to mark the celebration.
Fourth Ship Mirrors Previous Designs
The new ship will closely match its sister ships—the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny—in size and layout. The Destiny, set to debut this November, will feature a “Heroes and Villains” theme, incorporating elements from the Marvel universe and a new stage show based on Hercules.
The name of the fourth Wish class vessel has not been announced yet. This class marks the first time Disney Cruise Line has produced more than two ships in a single class.
International Expansion and Japanese Influence
One of the upcoming ships in the Wish class will be operated not by Disney directly, but by the Oriental Land Company, which also runs the Tokyo Disney Resort. This Japanese-operated vessel will share the same class design, and hints suggest a second ship may follow in the region.
Disney Adventure Set to Debut
Another major launch on the horizon is the Disney Adventure, scheduled to set sail from Singapore this December. Unlike the Wish class, the Adventure is part of the Global class. Originally built as the “Global Dream,” the ship was left unfinished when its parent company, Genting Hong Kong, went bankrupt during COVID.
Disney acquired the incomplete vessel, renamed it, and completed the construction to make it part of its expanding fleet. The Adventure will be the only ship of its kind in Disney’s lineup and is expected to appeal to a broader international audience.
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