Designing the Disney Wish (Imagineering Disney Cruise Line with Theron Skees)

Jun 11, 2022

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ANECDOTE

Disney Bought A Bahamas Island

During Theron Skees's tenure, Disney bought another Bahamian island and planned it.
He got to master plan and dream about that new port-of-call experience.

INSIGHT

Ship Shape Is Brand Story

Disney prioritizes a ship's silhouette as brand storytelling over raw square footage.
Theron Skees says the Wish's classic bow reflects that brand-first choice.

INSIGHT

Bigger Ships Feel More Stable

Larger, newer ships reduce motion through weight and modern propulsion design.
Theron Skees notes technology and course changes also help avoid choppy weather.

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Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Wish sets sail this summer (2022), and I had the opportunity to chat with former Walt Disney Imagineer and Portfolio Creative Executive of Disney Cruise Line, Theron Skees about the design of this newest ship. In this episode, I chat with Theron about the Imagineers' approach to designing a cruise ship, attractions and amenities we can look forward to aboard the Disney Wish (including the Aquamouse, Disney's first ever attraction at sea), and reasons to consider sailing with Disney Cruise Line.

Be sure to learn more about Theron and follow him online by visiting his website.

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