Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, has left the shipyard in Germany and has made it to open water! The ship will be sailing its maiden voyage with passengers this summer and we can’t wait to finally experience everything onboard.
When the Disney Wish left the shipyard it sailed to the North Sea. It took about 24 hours to complete the trip on the River Ems – traveling a distance of 26 miles at the slow and steady pace of two knots. The voyage included navigating locks, drawbridges and tight clearings along the way. Watch the video below to see the action!
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This shipbuilding milestone involved great teamwork, precision and attention to detail. Did you know conditions have to be just right to sail the River Ems (including – believe it or not – a full moon to raise the tides for the ship to clear the river’s depth)? That’s not the only factor. The ship must travel backwards, stern-first! Disney Wish stern character, Rapunzel, led the ship fearlessly to the it’s new destination.
Not only is this an important tradition for the shipyard and the Walt Disney Imagineering Germany team, it is special to locals in the Papenburg and Leer area. The occasion brought out many marveling spectators along the route. Families even got to wave to some special friends!
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Now that the Disney Wish has arrived in Eemshaven, Netherlands, the ship will begin a series of tests known as sea trials. Before you know it, summer will be here and guests will be welcomed aboard the Disney Wish to experience their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars stories like never before.
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