“When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are; anything your heart desires will come to you. If your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme; When you wish upon a star as dreamers do.”
There’s been a lot of “wishing” going on at
, and on Thursday, something spectacular happened! Not only did the ‘s wish come true, but the finally came to theRELATED: Set Sail for $44,000: The brand-new Disney Wish cruise ship by the numbers
Disney became the official owner of the newest member of the the , the , the , and the .
, the , bringing the line’s total number of ships to five, alongsideShe features the impressive
, a suite inside one of the funnels of the massive new , as well as a Disney and other adventures with unique and themes.On Thursday, during a maritime ceremonial event in Bremerhaven, Germany, , which is the final milestone in the construction of a new , which first began more than two years ago in Germany at the . Thanks to the visionary prowess of Disney Imagineering and the hard work of thousands of shipyard employees, the has finally become a reality.
took delivery of theDuring the ceremony, from Meyer Werft to Disney. President Thomas Mazloum and Managing Director Jan Meyer from Meyer Werft shipbuilders signed official documentation that serves to transfer ownership of the new
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As part of the event, the Meyer Werft flag on the was lowered, and the flag was raised on the .
As a gift, gave Meyer Werft a beautiful Cinderella statuette in commemoration of the life-sized bronze Cinderella statue that stands in the of the as a welcoming beacon to as they board the .
Cinderella has long been a symbol of wishes coming true and becoming reality.
Shortly after the conclusion of the ceremony, the captain of the , Captain Marco Nogara, took his place in preparation for the ‘s long journey from Bremerhaven, Germany, to Port Canaveral, Florida, which will serve as her home port.
She is expected to arrive early on the morning of June 20, though she will not set sail on her . until July 14
According to Blog, the is a spectacular first for :
“The , the fifth in the , introduces a brand-new, distinctly Disney design concept unlike anything at sea. The motif of enchantment – found at the heart of so many beloved Disney stories – is the architectural and thematic foundation of the ‘s design, weaving imagination, emotion, and adventure into the very fabric of the vessel’s unique personality. The features new spaces and experiences infused with more Disney storytelling than ever, bringing to life the fantastical worlds and beloved characters at the heart of Disney, Pixar, , and adventures like never before.”
To learn more about the , , the , each , or about planning your next with (with or without a visit to the at the first), potential can visit www.DisneyCruise.com.