Disney Imagination, first Japanese Disney cruise ship, debuts.
Disney Imagination is the name of the first Disney cruise ship that will depart from Japan in the spring of 2029, according to Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC). Disney Cruise Line Japan, a Disney-branded cruise company run by OLC, which also owns and runs Tokyo Disney Resort under license from Disney, will run the ship out of Tokyo.
Yumiko Takano, Chairperson and CEO of Oriental Land Co., Ltd.; Ryotaro Shiiba, President of Oriental Land Cruise Co., Ltd.; Natacha Rafalski, President of Disney Signature Experiences; and Tracy Wilson, Senior Vise President and General Manager, Disney Cruise Line Operations, were present at the announcement ceremony in Tokyo.
Disney Cruise Line’s long-standing association with Oriental Land Group will increase the brand’s footprint in Asia with the launch, which will mark the company’s entry into the Japanese cruise industry.
“Today’s announcement of the Disney Imagination marks a significant milestone in the ongoing expansion of Disney Cruise Line and in our long-standing relationship with Oriental Land Group,” stated Natacha Rafalski, President of Disney Signature Experiences.
“We are honoured to extend the magic of Disney cruising to fans in new markets and create opportunities for Japanese guests to experience a Disney vacation at sea,” she continued.
Disney Imagination in Japan
Disney Imagination will become a member of the Wish-class fleet.The newest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s Wish-class fleet, Disney Imagination will offer family-friendly onboard activities, culinary options, and entertainment.
The ship will have Ariel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid on its stern, carrying on Disney Cruise Line’s custom of including Disney characters in ship designs.
The design will show Ariel with Sebastian and other movie characters, writing the ship’s name with a dinglehopper. The vessel’s concept of innovation, curiosity, and exploration is reflected throughout the artwork.
The new ship, which combines Disney’s entertainment and narrative with a specially designed cruise product for the Japanese market, is being built to deliver Disney’s cruise experiences to families in Japan.
At a later time, further information on Disney Imagination’s onboard amenities, entertainment options, and sailing schedules will be revealed.
