Disney Cruisline Reveals New Private Island & 5th Ship

Disney Cruise Line reveals fifth ship and all-new private island

Today at the D23 Expo, Disney Cruiseline unveiled it’s newest ship and newest destination. The Disney Wish, it will be the newest ship joining the Disney Cruiseline fleet, and “Lighthouse Point of Eleuthera” will be Disney’s new private Bahamian Island!

At the D23 Expo 2019 today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek gave us a first glance of the ship’s elegant atrium and revealed the iconic Disney character that will adorn the ship’s stern. Bob Chapek exclaimed “Making wishes come true is at the heart of Disney DNA, Making a Wish is found at the heart of all Disney stories.

This beautiful ship will feature, among other innovations and experiences, a “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired atrium and it will feature Rapunzel on the stern painting the name. Chapek explained that they chose Rapunzel because, “Her story represents a desire to explore the world.”

Disney is expected to take delivery of the “Wish” towards the end of 2021 with sailings beginning in January 2022. She and her two following sister ships will be larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, boasting approximately 144,000 tones and 1,250 of those famously-spacious Disney staterooms.

Lighthouse Point of Eleuthera-

Iconic Imagineer Joe Rohde took the stage to tell about the new tropical paradise. From the very start, he stated that this site was going to be focused on natural preservation. “We want to draw attention to the natural beauty of lighthouse point,” Rhode explained during the panel.

Lighthouse Point will be approached similarly to the way Disney created Aulani in Hawaii. It will focus on natural and cultural immersion while also bringing together conservation efforts. “This is not a replica of an old Bahamian town,” he continued, “not a pirate fantasy, but a dreamlike landscape of adventure by the sea where art and nature combine with Disney magic to create a destination in this place that can only exist here in lighthouse point.” The Imagineers will be drawing inspiration from artists, musicians, sculptors, and storytellers across New Providence and Eleuthera.

Construction at Lighthouse Point is expected to begin in 2020. However, public consultation must be undertaken and an Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Government of The Bahamas before any ground is broken.

Are you excited to take a trip aboard the Disney Wish as soon as it begins sailing? Let us know in the comments!

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