Previewing the Newly Enhanced Disney Wonder

[Jan115]

Come November 10, 2016, Disney Cruise Line will reintroduce the Disney Wonder to the fleet with new improvements, and we’ll be onboard to share them all with you. Until then, let’s take a look at what work has been done to the ship before her next grand unveiling.

Gene Sloan at USA Today got a sneak peek at the ship being remodeled during its extensive September 9 to October 23 dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain, showing a little of what went on to soon bring new venues to life. Most significantly, the kids facilities, one of the three main dining rooms and adults-only spaces were retooled.

“Frozen” will be integrated into Disney’s Oceaneer Club for ages 3 to 12 and open to all ages during select open house hours to check out. The new Frozen Adventures space we now know will feature Wandering Oaken’s, the trading post from the amusing character known for his signature “woo hoo” call.

“Frozen” will also make its way onboard the Disney Wonder in the form of a brand new production show. The 977-seat Walt Disney Theatre will host "Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” and hit numbers like "For the First Time in Forever," "Love is an Open Door," "In Summer" and "Fixer Upper” sung by Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and more.

The kids club will also see the addition of Marvel and Pixar properties as Spider-Man is introduced at sea along with his web shooters, Captain America’s World War II shield, Iron Man’s helmet and Black Widow’s gauntlets on display. Also, Andy’s Room will be a new “Toy Story”-themed multi-level play structure, and up on deck, the AquaLab, Twist ‘n’ Spout slide and Dory’s Reef toddler splash area will activate new water fun.

All together, the enhancements to the Disney Wonder mimic those made to its Disney Magic sister-ship a few years ago such as the conversion of Route 66 into the chic After Hours district just for adults. However, this time around, the ship will not receive the AquaDunk plunging water slide added to the Magic, and according to what deck plans show, neither will the atrium see the removal of one of its symmetrical staircases.

In fact, since the Disney Magic saw its major changes, that ship has since added the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique retail makeover experience and Concierge Lounge, as well as displaced its video arcade for the newly located Edge tween club, and it now looks like the Disney Wonder has made these modifications, some of which were previously unannounced.

Of course, the changeout of Parrot Cay for the fresh Tiana’s Place restaurant and many more new features were already anticipated, along with the expected duck tail added to the stern, and we’ll soon be sharing them all here in our own photos, video and detailed evaluation.

 

Article Courtesy of Jason Leppert/Travel Pulse and Seven Sea Journeys/News

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