Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $689
Ship comparison
Disney Dream vs Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wish
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $875
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2010. Disney Wish is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Disney Dream if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Disney Wish for dining (8.0 vs 2.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Disney Wish if you want a more romantic trip, a more active cruise or a newer ship: it outscores Disney Dream for romantic (6.0 vs 3.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2010).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Dream | Disney Wish | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2022 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 128,000 | 144,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,458 | 1,555 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.0 | 36.0 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 1,254 |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 1,115 ft | 1,119 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 128 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 41 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 156 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 3–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $689 (better) | $875 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Dream leads on 4 of the ten, Disney Wish on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
As the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney Dream boasts 14 towering decks of high-octane fun for the whole family. The ship, which resembles an ocean liner from the past (the signature red funnel is a giveaway) is 1,115 feet long and measures 128,000 gross registered tons.
Highlights
- The Disney Dream is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder
- Entertainment galore includes Broadway-style Disney live shows held in the the Walt Disney Theater
- Date night! Book a table for two at Palo, an Italian specialty restaurant
- Take a walk on the wildside and ride AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $689.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wish
A sailing on Disney Wish isn't your typical Disney cruise. The new ship, which debuted in June 2022, brings the experiences of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar stories along for the ride.
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $875.
Questions
Disney Dream or Disney Wish?
Which is bigger, Disney Dream or Disney Wish?
Disney Wish is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Dream. Disney Dream carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Wish carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Disney Dream or Disney Wish?
Disney Wish is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2010 for Disney Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Wish, with 36.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Dream. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Wish, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Disney Dream.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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