I’m a lifelong Disney fan who’s been visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida, since I was three years old. But it wasn’t until September that I took my first cruise.
I’ve always hesitated to leave land behind and spend multiple nights at sea. But when Disney announced its newest ship, the Disney Wish, in 2021, I was too excited to let my fear take over.
Little did I know my suspense would keep building over the next several months.
I booked a trip on one of the first sailings in June 2022, but Disney canceled soon after as the ship’s construction wasn’t complete.
I then rescheduled for a date in July but was denied boarding when my sister tested positive for COVID-19 at the port.
But finally, on September 2, I made it onto the ship for a three-day cruise to the Bahamas.
Disney cruises are expensive, so I opted for the cheapest room available. While it only cost $1,272 per person and didn’t have a window, my stateroom still exceeded my expectations.
Sailings on the Disney Wish vary in price depending on the date you go, how many people you’re traveling with, the room you choose, and other factors.
My original sailing cost was $3,285.04, or $1,548 per person. When I rescheduled, my September trip total came to $2,707.52, or $1,272 per person.
Sailings on the Disney Wish would cost the same for a solo traveler, as Disney charges single-occupancy fees for people traveling alone.
But of course, you’re not just paying for your room. The total also includes meals, select beverages, onboard activities, pools, and even more amenities than I expected.
When I arrived at my inside stateroom, I found “Cinderella”-themed decor and an envelope with my room number.
From the outside, I could tell that the room featured two types of locks — a manual one and a card reader — and a peephole.
Inside the envelope were room keys for my sister and me.
The room keys were essential to our trip, as they unlocked our room, activated the lights, were used to charge purchases to our room, and allowed us to embark and disembark the ship at ports.
The room was as small as I imagined, measuring approximately 169 square feet. But my first impression was a good one.
I thought the bathroom was pretty luxurious for being so tiny. And the same goes for the room overall — my sister and I had no problem sharing the space between the two of us.
There was warm, welcoming lighting, plush seating, lots of storage, a sparkling portrait featuring a scene from “Cinderella” on the wall, and a cozy bed.
There weren’t any windows in the space, as my stateroom was located inside the ship, but I didn’t mind.
The room felt cozy without a porthole, and I actually appreciated not having to look at the dark ocean late at night.
To my left, I found the main dresser, a mirror, and a stool.
The set included a tall closet, three drawers, small shelves that stored tissues, a phone, and charging outlets. There was also a remote for the TV and four glass cups placed on the dark wood furniture.
No feature stood out quite like the square mirror, though, which was surrounded by bright LED lights.
The closet contained luxury items like fluffy robes and cruising necessities, including life vests.
I first noticed two white robes, a small safe, and a laundry bag bearing the Disney Cruise Line logo.
But when I noticed the vibrant orange life vests, it hit me that I’d soon be traveling across the middle of the ocean.
Beneath that drawer was a larger drawer with a mini fridge inside.
It wasn’t super cold or spacious, but I didn’t mind. After all, I ate only one meal in my room throughout the weekend-long trip.
Finally, there was a stationary drawer with adorable postcards.
One postcard showed the Disney Wish ship, while the other featured Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse in their cruising attire. There was also a pen and two sheets of paper inside.
On the left of the drawer were two door hangers, which you could use to place breakfast room service orders.
Across from the dresser was a convertible couch that unfolded into a small bed.
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Even the couch matched the “Cinderella”-themed decor of the room, as its fabric was a deep navy shade with gold threading.
Also in that area was a small table, a tiny trash can, and a framed piece of art depicting Cinderella and her carriage.
Between the couch and dresser was the room’s bathroom.
A full-length mirror lined the door, which I appreciated when picking my outfits each morning.
I thought the bathroom was pretty impressive for being so small.
The bathroom was brightly lit and had multiple shelves along the sink for you to store toiletries. There were also soft towels, a makeup-removing cloth, soap, and lotion.
On the other side of the bathroom, I was surprised to find a small tub to take baths or showers in. There were also a retractable clothesline in the shower and essential bathing products like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
Across from the bathroom was the main sleeping area.
The sleeping area featured a lifted queen bed with enough space to store suitcases underneath.
There was also a piece of “Cinderella”-themed art above it, which showed the princess’ carriage on its way to the castle.
If you wished to separate this sleeping area from the couch, you could untie the green curtain that was hung in the middle of the room.
There was no shortage of Disney details in this space.
Both the pillows and bedsheets, for example, had a white Mickey print. The pillows were also decorated with gold, embroidered Mickey shapes.
The sleeping area also housed the TV, which I thought was a decently-sized flat-screen.
The TV was one of my favorite features of the room.
It played informational videos on embarkation and debarkation days, had a channel that showed a map of where we sailed, and another that provided the view from the front of the ship.
There were also regular television channels and a wide selection of free Disney movies to watch whenever you wanted.
If you needed more storage or charging spots, you could turn to either side of the bed.
On each side was a small bedside table with a single drawer and two USB charging ports. There was also a small lamp and a reading light on each side.
I really loved the room I stayed in, even if I didn’t spend a ton of time there.
I quickly learned during my Disney cruise vacation that there were almost endless activities to participate in, so I didn’t spend much time lounging in my stateroom.
But when I was there — either to sleep at night or change outfits mid-day — I couldn’t have asked for more in the space. The bed was comfortable, the storage space was plentiful, and the lighting was bright yet warm.
The one thing my sister and I disagreed on was the lack of windows. While I was fine without one, my sister said she would have preferred a similar room with a porthole. Still, she mostly enjoyed the space.
So if I were to take another Disney cruise in the future, there’s no doubt I’d opt to save a little money and stay in an inside stateroom again.