PRESS RELEASE FROM DISNEY CRUISE LINE:
PAPENBURG, GERMANY (Aug. 8, 2025) – Disney Cruise Line celebrated the start of construction today on the fourth ship in the Wish class with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Joe Schott, president of Disney Signature Experiences, joined Philip Gennotte from Walt Disney Imagineering, Bernd Eikens from Meyer Werft and Cruise Director Carly Scott to cut the first piece of steel for the next addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. With the help of special guest Captain Mickey Mouse, sparks flew within the yard’s laser cutting room, revealing the shape of a Disney cruise ship.
Steel cutting is a revered maritime tradition dating back hundreds of years, meaning the construction process is underway for the vessel that is expected in 2027. Like its sister ships the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny, the ship will be approximately 144,000 gross tons, accommodate 4,000 guests, and be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
This milestone marks the beginning of the recently announced addition of four Disney Cruise Line ships between 2027 and 2031, including the introduction of a brand-new class of ships in 2029. The fleet’s multi-year expansion also includes the addition of two new ships in 2025 – the Disney Destiny in Fort Lauderdale, Fla,. and the Disney Adventure that will homeport in Singapore, along with an agreement with Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC) to bring Disney cruise vacations to Japan in 2029.
Steel cutting is not the only Disney Cruise Line milestone taking place this weekend at Meyer Werft. On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Disney Destiny will leave the hall for the first time, floating out of the shipyard and into the harbor. This process, known as Float Out, is a significant marker in the construction process that means the ship, which will debut this November, is one step closer to setting sail for the first time.
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