Disney Cruise Line has confirmed the Disney Want will sail from the UK in 2027 – this is the whole lot it’s good to know in regards to the cruise ship
The Disney Want will sail from the UK (Picture: Disney Cruise Line)
It’s time for us Brits to dig out our Mickey ears, as we’re about to get an additional dose of Disney magic subsequent summer time.
For the primary time ever, the Disney Want cruise ship shall be crusing from the UK. Departing from Southampton, the primary of Disney Cruise Line’s Want class ships shall be heading on a bunch of sun-soaked itineraries in Europe for summer time 2027, it has been confirmed.
The ship’s European debut will supply three‑ to 10‑evening itineraries crusing out of the UK, Spain or Italy that go to new locations together with Zadar, Croatia; Trieste close to Venice, Italy; and Hellesylt in Norway.
As somebody who just lately sailed on the Disney Want with my accomplice and our two-year-old, I used to be overly excited after I heard the information provided that I’ve already been fascinated by planning one other journey. Right here’s my round-up to the most effective highlights on the Disney Want – and why I’ll be first in that digital queue when bookings open later this month.
Assembly Captain Minnie was high of the listing (Picture: Julie Delahaye)
The leisure
Grown-ups, the Want completely lets your inside baby run wild (whereas, in our case, your toddler additionally actually runs wild). This isn’t a cruise the place there’s a present, a few video games and you then’re type of twiddling your thumbs by the pool, however the sort with a jam-packed programme of reveals, trivia quizzes, deck events, dwell music and two cinemas exhibiting all the most recent Disney releases in addition to some beloved classics. If you happen to favor to flop down by a pool there’s loads of area for that – and the onboard spa additionally typically known as out to us.
The highest deck of the ship has just a few completely different swimming pools, a function that I actually like because it means you’re not combating big crowds round one space. Nonetheless as a result of I can’t sit nonetheless for greater than two minutes, I headed straight to the AquaMouse water slide the place you get propelled alongside loads of twists and turns with just a few surprises firstly. I received’t spoil an excessive amount of, however I can see why they name it Disney’s first attraction at sea – it undoubtedly felt prefer it may simply slot in at a theme park!
The deck events are additionally a should in your itinerary. On embarkation day, Mickey Mouse and mates make an look on the highest deck for a ‘Sail Away’ get together that’s nicely price going to. There’s enjoyable music, dancing and a giant countdown earlier than the ship’s horn sounds – and sure, it does play a Disney tune!
In the meantime one evening is at all times pirates themed. You’ll be able to costume up, meet characters like Captain Hook, and luxuriate in enjoyable events with Mickey and mates in addition to some spectacular fireworks at sea (Disney Cruise Line is the one cruise agency capable of supply the latter).
Head to the theatre and also you’ll be handled to a superb present whether or not it’s the lovable ‘Seas the Day’ present, or the West Finish worthy productions of the Little Mermaid and Aladdin.
Thrill-seekers will not wish to miss the AquaMouse (Picture: Disney Cruise Line)
The Children’ Membership
For households, there must be a particular shout-out for the outstanding youngsters’ membership, dubbed the Oceaneer Membership. Included within the cruise, it has zones impressed by Marvel, Star Wars and the Disney Princesses. We didn’t see our mates’ youngsters all week; they completely beloved it there!
The Oceaneer Membership has leisure for teenagers aged 3 and up, so our toddler was just a little too younger however there have been open home hours the place he may run round, together with ‘Toddler Time’ which was an important area the place we may let him get some vitality out.
A high tip for different dad and mom; the Small World Nursery takes infants and toddlers beneath 3. It is advisable to e book and it’s an additional $10 an hour, however it does provide you with that respiration area if you wish to head to the spa or an adults-only bar!
A Royal Gathering is a enjoyable, free approach to meet the princesses (Picture: Julie Delahaye)
Assembly characters
One vastly underrated perk of a Disney cruise is how simple it’s to fulfill the characters. In addition to the reveals, there’s ample alternative to fulfill your favourites all through the day, and queues are usually about 10-Quarter-hour most. Characters wander across the ship, and it’s also possible to attend dance events the place they are going to have just a little boogie with the children which was a very enjoyable interplay. For princesses, it’s price making an attempt to e book in for A Royal Gathering; that is free however will get booked up shortly, because it provides you an opportunity to have meet and greets with the likes of Cinderella, Belle, Moana and Rapunzel.
The meals
Disney cruises are all-inclusive, and regardless of my greatest efforts, I don’t suppose I managed to eat at each single spot included. In addition to the Marceline Market eatery with a conventional buffet, you’ll be able to tuck into pizzas, tacos and barbecue meals on the Pageant of Meals road food-inspired space, or make use of the self-serve ice cream machines.
For night meals Disney operates a ‘rotational eating’ coverage which implies you don’t have to combat for reservations; you’ll get a desk at every of the three eating places. There’s a Frozen-themed restaurant with a dwell present and loads of character interplay, the stylish 1923 that feels a bit fancier with tributes to iconic Disney movies, and the Worlds of Marvel restaurant the place diners get pulled into an interactive superhero journey.
These are all included however it’s also possible to discover some further choices at an added value. Brunch on the Palo Steakhouse was a very particular second for us. It is advisable to e book, however this adults-only eatery actually felt like a flowery restaurant, and the meals was completely divine. Pastries, pizzas, brunch classics like Eggs Royale and desserts are all on the menu. A phrase of warning; it’s all-you-can-eat and people parts are beneficiant, I genuinely felt like I would by no means be capable of eat one other chunk once more. (Turned out this was unfaithful, the second I noticed the Inside Out impressed candy store, I created an ice cream bowl that I feel I’m nonetheless on a sugar excessive from).
For a night tipple, there are just a few choices too. The Bayou lounge has dwell music, lovely cocktails and a laidback really feel, and there’s an adults-only bar known as Nightingale’s, however it was the themed bars that I saved going again to from the Star Wars impressed Hyperspace Lounge the place you’re feeling such as you’re travelling via area, to the pirates themed Keg and Compass pub the place you may get an honest pint.
A peek on the Worlds of Marvel restaurant (Picture: Disney Cruise Line) Journey information and skilled vacation recommendation plus chosen gives and competitions Subscribe Invalid e mail
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My verdict
I’ve been so impressed with the Disney Want; it actually does have one thing for everybody. It’s a chic ship with loads of adults-only areas for many who need a little bit of peace and quiet, however there’s heaps of area for households too. The overall environment is sensible, and it’s undoubtedly one I’ll wish to e book once more. Oh and selfishly, there was an additional dose of Disney magic for us; with the entire pleasure and enjoyable within the day, our two-year-old truly managed to sleep via the evening!
E book the vacation
The Disney Want will sail in summer time 2027 on 3, 4 and 5-night European sailings. Bookings open on February 23, 2026. For extra data head to disneycruiseline.com.
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