Cruises Disney Cruises Disney Is Bringing Even More Magic to Its New Cruise Ship by Partnering With the Make-A-Wish Foundation By Carlye Wisel Carlye Wisel Instagram Twitter Website Carlye Wisel is a reporter who visited Walt Disney World on a whim and basically never left. Now one of the nation's leading theme park journalists, she specializes in translating interesting and unexpected Disney stories to super fans and stunned bystanders alike. Carlye has covered every inch of America's theme parks for outlets like The New York Times, Bloomberg, Time, Travel + Leisure, and dozens more with uniquely reported stories on everything from the sisterhood of "Disney Brides" to secret ride soundtracks. Her podcast, Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel, has become a smash hit for effortlessly fusing reporting and theme park humor with the biggest global theme park trends and news stories. And, as a go-to magazine reporter for all things Disney, Carlye also co-authored a DK Eyewitness Florida guidebook, writes a weekly column at Syfy, and actively breaks news on her social media accounts. * 7+ years of experience reporting exclusively on theme parks * Named one of Blooloop's 50 Theme Park Industry Insiders * Bylines at over two dozen magazines and major websites * Created the only top-ranked, female-hosted theme park podcast * Visited and reported on all 12 Disney parks worldwide * Graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she majored in news and editorial journalism * Received the Hugh Hefner Scholarship for Excellence in Magazine Journalism, for which she is both amused and proud Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on August 26, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Disney Disney is about to have something on board its newest vessel no other cruise liner will have: actual magic. When Disney Cruise Line’s fifth ship debuts in January 2022, it will have a fairytale-inspired atrium, Rapunzel dangling her flaxen hair over its stylized stern and a dream come true for select families on board. The ship, named the Disney Wish, will have a tie-in with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Walt Disney Company has a nearly 40-year history with the foundation, granting 130,000 “wishes” for children with terminal illnesses since 1980. Disney is not only the largest wish-granter in existence, but was part of the very first wish granted by Make-A-Wish Foundation and continues to grant 9,000 in tandem with the non-profit each and every year. Still, it’s the first time Disney Cruise Line, which was voted as the top ocean cruise line by Travel + Leisure readers, has embarked on an endeavor of this kind. A more informed announcement will come next Spring for Make-A-Wish’s 40th anniversary, but the collaboration between the charitable organization and Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel is one to revere. Disney Wish is just one of three new ships Disney Cruise Line will roll out for maiden voyages in 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. With four existing ships, these new vessels will nearly double Disney Cruise Line’s fleet over the next five years. Courtesy of Disney Disney Cruise Line also announced at D23 Expo that it will be creating a second private island, similar to its fan-favorite getaway Castaway Cay. Lighthouse Point, the new Bahamian port of call exclusive to Disney Cruise Line sailings, will be located on the island of Eleuthera and pay homage to local culture, entertainment and design. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit