springaussie Posted September 11, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Disney Wonder is going Down Under–LITERALLY! Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D’Amaro, confirmed that the Disney Wonder will be going to Australia beginning October 2023! The Wonder will also offer South Pacific destinations like Figi and Samoa. We at Disney Fanatic originally broke the story that Disney Cruise Line had registered in Sydney, Australia, earlier this year, but it was not until now that we got full confirmation. Disney Cruise Line is able to expand their sailings thanks, in part to the addition of their fifth and first Triton-Class ship, the Disney Wish, and the upcoming addition of a sixth ship called the Disney Treasure–the name of which was also announced at the D23 Expo! Click the link below to read more of our coverage there. The announcement of Australian cruises was followed by more information on Disney Cruise Line’s new “Private Island” destination in Eleuthera named Lighthouse Point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 11, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 11, 2022 The unnamed vessel/line shows up in Sydney Ports from 27th October 2023, so anyone wanting to book can track those dates to pencil in some holiday plans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff2802 Posted September 11, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, springaussie said: Disney Wonder is going Down Under–LITERALLY! Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D’Amaro, confirmed that the Disney Wonder will be going to Australia beginning October 2023! The Wonder will also offer South Pacific destinations like Figi and Samoa. We at Disney Fanatic originally broke the story that Disney Cruise Line had registered in Sydney, Australia, earlier this year, but it was not until now that we got full confirmation. Disney Cruise Line is able to expand their sailings thanks, in part to the addition of their fifth and first Triton-Class ship, the Disney Wish, and the upcoming addition of a sixth ship called the Disney Treasure–the name of which was also announced at the D23 Expo! Click the link below to read more of our coverage there. The announcement of Australian cruises was followed by more information on Disney Cruise Line’s new “Private Island” destination in Eleuthera named Lighthouse Point. Great news for Disney fans and another choice for cruisers. Sydney OPT at full capacity, NSW government has been quiet on the third terminal. OPT will be chockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 11, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, geoff2802 said: Great news for Disney fans and another choice for cruisers. Sydney OPT at full capacity, NSW government has been quiet on the third terminal. OPT will be chockers. It seems that Disney Wonder can also use White Bay - not so chockers over there. The bookings for the "unnamed vessel" are split between OPT and White Bay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted September 11, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Are people going to pay the prices they get in the USA for these cruises in Oz? It will will be interesting to see if they combine gratuities in the fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted September 11, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2022 From Cruise Weekly: https://cruiseweekly.com.au/news/cw-breaking-news-disney-wonder-to-cruise-from-australia-and-new-zealand/71026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted September 11, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Its great news for family's and Disney fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 11, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 11, 2022 27 minutes ago, arxcards said: It seems that Disney Wonder can also use White Bay - not so chockers over there. The bookings for the "unnamed vessel" are split between OPT and White Bay. Disney wonder comes in at 52.3 meters and I believe the bridge is 53. I don’t think Disney would use White bay though,Disney doesn’t do things second best . Everything is perfect, what would Walt say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 11, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, springaussie said: Are people going to pay the prices they get in the USA for these cruises in Oz? It will will be interesting to see if they combine gratuities in the fare. I fear they will be even dearer. I think there will be plenty of US Disney devotees also looking forward to cruising out of Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 11, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, springaussie said: Are people going to pay the prices they get in the USA for these cruises in Oz? It will will be interesting to see if they combine gratuities in the fare. They certainly know how to charge but probably a alternative to taking a family on a long flight. I have heard the parks are get so busy that some are limiting admission to people only staying at one of their hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 11, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: Disney wonder comes in at 52.3 meters and I believe the bridge is 53. I don’t think Disney would use White bay though,Disney doesn’t do things second best . Everything is perfect, what would Walt say. Somebody forgot to ask Walt then, as there are bookings at White Bay. Being able to retract their forward comms mast will give them an extra metre or so of clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Porky55 Posted September 11, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) The only shame about this is the seemingly coincidental continued relocating to the Australian market of the “older ships”. Disney Wonder definitely is NOT a current cruise ship - Built in 1998 and probably full of the same plumbing and wear problems that accompany this era. This isn’t to say it won’t be a wonderful ship - but why didn’t we get Disney Dream or Fantasy? Source: Wikipedia Disney Wonder docked at Nassau History Bahamas Name Disney Wonder Owner The Walt Disney Company Operator Disney Cruise Line Port of registry Bahamas[1] Ordered 1995 Builder Fincantieri Marghera shipyard, Italy[2] Laid down May 5, 1997 Launched February 23, 1998 Sponsored by Tinkerbell and Mickey Mouse Christened October 1, 1999 Completed June 18, 1999 Maiden voyage August 15, 1999 In service 1999–present Identification IMO number: 9126819 Status in active service General characteristics Class and type Magic-class (Disney) cruise ship[2] Tonnage 83,000 GT[2] Length 964 ft (294 m)[2] Beam 106 ft (32 m)[2] Draft 25.3 ft (7.7 m)[3] Decks 11 Installed power 43,000 kW (57,600 hp) Propulsion Diesel-Electric; 5 × Sulzer16ZAV40S; two shafts Speed Cruising 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h; 24.7 mph), Maximum 23.5 knots (43.5 km/h; 27.0 mph)[3] Capacity 2,400 passengers[2] Crew 945 Edited September 11, 2022 by Porky55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 11, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, springaussie said: Ouch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 11, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, arxcards said: Somebody forgot to ask Walt then, as there are bookings at White Bay. Being able to retract their forward comms mast will give them an extra metre or so of clearance. Here’s a picture of Walt pointing to white bay ,the happiest place on earth. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted September 11, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 11, 2022 1 hour ago, springaussie said: Disney Wonder is going Down Under–LITERALLY! Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D’Amaro, confirmed that the Disney Wonder will be going to Australia beginning October 2023! The Wonder will also offer South Pacific destinations like Figi and Samoa. We at Disney Fanatic originally broke the story that Disney Cruise Line had registered in Sydney, Australia, earlier this year, but it was not until now that we got full confirmation. Disney Cruise Line is able to expand their sailings thanks, in part to the addition of their fifth and first Triton-Class ship, the Disney Wish, and the upcoming addition of a sixth ship called the Disney Treasure–the name of which was also announced at the D23 Expo! Click the link below to read more of our coverage there. The announcement of Australian cruises was followed by more information on Disney Cruise Line’s new “Private Island” destination in Eleuthera named Lighthouse Point. Is "Figi" far from here? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 11, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2022 1 minute ago, buchhalm said: Is "Figi" far from here? Their new private Pacific island, next door to Lepala. Still Figi didn't come from Disney, but the recycled announcements. This is the PR release from Disney at D23 Expo. At D23 Expo 2022, Chairman Josh D'Amaro Shares a Boundless Future for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (prnewswire.com) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 11, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Just noticing via the dates above, I can't see how the ship will be going to Samoa or Fiji apart from Pacific crossings. All of the cruises are short, maxing out with a 6 night NYE cruise, so looks like all are domestic or cruises to nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer61 Posted September 12, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Wonder which format they will take with pricing onboard? As Carnival Corp do using $A when in this region or as RCI do and its $US and will Gratuity be included in the fare? All bar Cunard and HAL do so when in this part of the world, well for those passengers who booked in Australia or NZ at least, and the UK I believe. Still a welcome addition to the choice from Australia, more competition will only see more competitive pricing and all brands on their toes when it comes to maintaining standards and value for money………hopefully!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted September 12, 2022 Author #20 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Rough Guide for Disney : 3 Oct 23 YVR-HNL 10 Nights - Hawaii 13 Oct 23 HNL-SYD 14 Nights - Transpacific 28 Oct 23 SYD-SYD 4 Nights - Hobart 1 Nov 23 SYD-MEL 2 Nights - Open Jaw 3 Nov 23 MEL-MEL 2 Nights - Nowhere 5 Nov 23 MEL-MEL 4 Nights - Hobart 9 Nov 23 MEL-MEL 3 Nights - Nowhere 12 Nov 23 MEL-MEL 4 Nights - Hobart 16 Nov 23 MEL-AKL 5 Nights - Open Jaw 21 Nov 23 AKL-AKL 4 Nights - Nowhere 25 Nov 23 AKL-AKL 3 Nights - Nowhere 28 Nov 23 AKL-AKL 3 Nights - Nowhere 1 Dec 23 AKL-AKL 3 Nights - Nowhere 4 Dec 23 AKL-BNE 4 Nights - Open Jaw 8 Dec 23 BNE-BNE 3 Nights - Nowhere 11 Dec 23 BNE-BNE 4 Nights - Sydney Port Call 15 Dec 23 BNE-BNE 5 Nights - Sydney Port Call 20 Dec 23 BNE-BNE 2 Nights - Nowhere 22 Dec 23 BNE-SYD 2 Nights - Open Jaw 24 Dec 23 SYD-SYD 4 Nights - Hobart 28 Dec 23 SYD-SYD 6 Nights - Noumea 3 Jan 24 SYD-SYD 2 Nights - Nowhere 5 Jan 24 SYD-SYD 3 Nights - Eden 8 Jan 24 SYD-SYD 4 Nights - Hobart 12 Jan 24 SYD-SYD 2 Nights - Nowhere 14 Jan 24 SYD-SYD 6 Nights - Noumea 20 Jan 24 SYD-SYD 3 Nights - Eden 23 Jan 24 SYD-MEL 3 Nights - Open Jaw 26 Jan 24 MEL-MEL 4 Nights - Hobart 30 Jan 24 MEL-MEL 3 Nights - Nowhere 2 Feb 24 MEL-MEL 3 Nights - Eden 5 Feb 24 MEL-MEL 4 Nights - Hobart 9 Feb 24 MEL-SYD 3 Nights - Open Jaw 12 Feb 24 SYD-SYD 4 Nights - Hobart 16 Feb 24 SYD-HNL 14 Nights - Transpacific 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripmode33 Posted September 12, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, arxcards said: Just noticing via the dates above, I can't see how the ship will be going to Samoa or Fiji apart from Pacific crossings. All of the cruises are short, maxing out with a 6 night NYE cruise, so looks like all are domestic or cruises to nowhere. Might be a five nighter on 16 November between Melbourne and Auckland but no time to duck up to Samoa or Fiji. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losfp Posted September 12, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Porky55 said: why didn’t we get Disney Dream or Fantasy It's like you're shocked that we get sent an older ship. How unprecedented 😄 😄 More choice for families is a great thing. We sailed on Disney Fantasy in 2015 and loved it, however we have not been back on DCL since then because of pricing... and it looks like that will not change in a hurry. I would love to go on more DCL cruises, but not for that price, and not for uninspiring 2-4 night cruises. I suspect this will be very popular with Disney fanatics who aren't particularly cruise-savvy, so they will easily sell out the sailings IMO. I just hope that they come back in future years with longer cruises that are better value. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripmode33 Posted September 12, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I'd like to see pricing on the Transpacifics..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted September 12, 2022 #24 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Better hope the Aussie dollar starts appreciating. 🤑 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 12, 2022 #25 Share Posted September 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Tripmode33 said: I'd like to see pricing on the Transpacifics..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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