Should the DCL Fans REALLY Be Complaining About Disney Wish?

Disney Wish is Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. Since the ship set sail earlier this year, the DCL fans haven't been happy with the new design. Did Disney make a huge mistake with Disney Wish? We review the most common critiques in this Disney Wish VLOG! Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1 If you enjoy the video, please make sure to give it a BIG THUMBS UP! ARE THE FANS RIGHT ABOUT DISNEY WISH? 0:00 Introduction 1:08 The Quiet Cove 4:16 Promenade Decks 6:08 Dining 9:20 Ship Layout 13:13 Hyperspace Lounge THE QUIET COVE ON DISNEY WISH The top issue cruisers have with Disney Wish is the new location of the Quiet Cove. On other DCL ships, the Quiet Cove is located at the front of the ship. On this new class of vessel, this adults-only area is at the aft of the ship. Also, many claim it is too small for the ship, and that the location near the AquaMouse is a nuisance. We will agree it is tough to get to the Quiet Cove. Further, cruisers need to walk outside to get to the coffee shop, which is open the earliest on the vessel. However, we never heard much noise from the AquaMouse or the main pool deck. We also never had an issue finding lounge chairs. PROMENADE DECKS ON DISNEY WISH One design flaw that DCL fans point out is the lack of an open air promenade deck. The limited spaces on Deck 4, 5, and 6 include several sets of stairs. So, this is not ideal for running or walking. The ship's spa is located on deck 5 with a new outdoor space. Thus, the promenade deck includes a set of stairs up to deck 6. While there are great views from this vantage point, it feels like Disney Cruise Line missed an opportunity to have a more traditional open air promenade. So, cruisers will need to use the fitness center if they'd prefer not to use the newly configured outdoor promenade. DISNEY WISH FOOD Admittedly, Disney Wish was our first Disney Cruise. So, we can't compare food quality on this ship to others in the fleet. However, we have sailed on over 60 cruises, so we have eaten plenty of main dining room food from other cruise lines. Loyal Disney cruisers have some complaints about the Disney Wish dining. We do agree that the main dining room experience was disappointing. We dined at each of the three rotational main dining rooms, and the food was below the quality you would expect on a contemporary cruise line. Besides the steak and dessert at 1923, the rest of the options did not live up to our expectations. Although, we disagree with DCL fans on the casual dining. We did enjoy the offerings at the Festival of Foods casual spot on the pool deck. All of the selections, from the BBQ, to the grill, pizza, and cantina were what we would expect from a premium cruise line. LAYOUT OF DISNEY WISH It takes a few trips around the vessel to get used to the Disney Wish layout. This fifth vessel in the fleet does have a unique design. This means that venues are in different locations, but many of the classic public spaces found on other DCL ships are still present on Disney Wish. Like more recent mega-ships, Disney Wish has several smaller spaces, instead of a few larger ones. We actually like this setup, especially the different bars and lounges. On our two sailings, these venues were never crowded. So, we could always find a seat or get a drink with ease. We also liked that there were several smaller pools spread out across multiple decks. This seems to be the trend on newer cruise ships across the cruise industry. HYPERSPACE LOUNGE ON DISNEY WISH Lastly, we agree with the DCL fans that the Hyperspace Lounge was a bit of a let down. As a big Star Wars fan, I was expecting more from the décor and theming. Not to mention, the Star Wars Cargo Bay in the youth areas on deck 2 is far superior with more intricate set pieces and décor. Still, you should visit the Hyperspace Lounge to grab a drink and make a jump to hyperspace. Though, odds are that you won't stay very long. READ OUR LOOK AT THE COMMON ISSUES CRUISERS HAVE WITH DISNEY WISH: https://eatsleepcruise.com/are-the-dcl-fans-right-about-disney-wish TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE: Our Deck-by-Deck Disney Wish Ship Tour: https://youtu.be/lp7DdaH6ff8 Complete Guide to Disney Castaway Cay: https://youtu.be/8E1DszSLfug What's Included on Disney Wish: https://youtu.be/4aMRGqV4dYY Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel to get the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ B-Roll Courtesy: Port Canaveral and @AdamsAway #disneywish #disneycruise