Disney Cruise Line Announces New Ship for Japan

Disney Cruise Line and the Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC) have announced a new agreement to bring year-round Disney cruises to Japan. OLC will operate a Disney-branded cruise business in Japan with a new Disney cruise ship to be registered and based in Japan year-round. This new ship is expected to launch by early 2029. 

OLC and Disney have a standing 40-yer relationship which owns and operates the Tokyo Disney Resort. The organizations are extending this partnership to offer fun and relaxation for Japanese Disney fans and visitors from around the world by now offering the cruise vacations. 

“Disney Cruise Line has ambitious plans to bring family vacations and Disney storytelling to more guests around the world than ever before,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences. “We are thrilled to continue the success of this expansion as we collaborate with Oriental Land Co. to introduce another distinctly Disney vacation experience to families and fans in Japan.”

“I am sincerely proud that Disney and Oriental Land will be able to work together to create a world-class cruise business in Japan,” said Yumiko Takano, Representative Director, Chairperson, and CEO of Oriental Land. “Oriental Land will use their know how from the theme park business to continue pushing boundaries and provide family entertainment cruise experiences filled with inspiration and surprise.”

The new Disney cruise ship will be constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, with a design created by Walt Disney Imagineering. The vessel will be a sister ship to the Disney Wish, featuring many guest-favorite venues and experiences with select modifications specially designed with Japanese guests in mind. 

When complete, the vessel is expected to be approximately 140,000 gross tons and powered by liquefied natural gas, with approximately 1,250 staterooms.

More details about the new ship’s name, features, and itineraries will be announced at a later date by Disney Cruise Line.  

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