Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $964
Ship comparison
Disney Fantasy vs Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wish
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $875
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Fantasy is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2012. Disney Wish is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Disney Fantasy if you want better-rated dining or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Disney Wish for dining (8.0 vs 2.0) 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 more adventure and nature: it outscores Disney Fantasy for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0), active (6.0 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Fantasy | Disney Wish | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2022 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 128,000 | 144,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,555 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 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 | 28 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 50 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–10 nights | 3–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $964 | $875 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Fantasy leads on 3 of the ten, Disney Wish on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
Building on the classic style of her sister ships, Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney Fantasy is designed to reflect the glamor of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s.
Highlights
- The Disney Fantasy is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
- The centerpiece of the 3-deck atrium lobby is a bronze sculpture of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse.
- Original paintings, statues and woodwork that lend to the Art Nouveau ambiance.
- Enjoy Disney-themed kids clubs, areas and immersive interactive programs and activities.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $964.
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 Fantasy or Disney Wish?
Which is bigger, Disney Fantasy or Disney Wish?
Disney Wish is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Fantasy. Disney Fantasy carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Wish carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Disney Fantasy or Disney Wish?
Disney Wish is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2012 for Disney Fantasy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Wish, with 36.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Fantasy. 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 2.8 on Disney Fantasy.
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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