Disney Wish Stateroom Tour–Deluxe Oceanview with Verandah (Room 7518)

“A dream is a wish your heart makes” (Cinderella). This lyric came to mind more than once when we set sail on the Disney Wish. She’s a beautiful ship, so beautiful you might want to sail on her again after that first voyage.

The Disney Wish offers a variety of rooms with different categories and layouts. In this article, we tour a deluxe oceanview stateroom with a verandah on the Disney Wish.

Our room, number 7518, was located on the forward, starboard side of the ship. For those unfamiliar, the forward is the front of the ship, and the aft is the back. Starboard is on the ship’s right side, and port is on the left. Here is a look at our room.

Our room had a queen-size bed and a single sofa bed. I appreciated the throw with the ship’s name embellished on it. Every evening, we came in to find the throw transformed into some kind of animal with a few towels, of course.

Here is an alternative view of the room.

A curtain can divide the two spaces, allowing for privacy. Since I was traveling with a friend, we used the curtain when we were getting ready for dinner each evening.

Here is my humble abode, which was relatively comfortable.

It reminded me of the sofa bed we recently saw in the newly refurbished Incredible rooms at Disney’s Contemporary.

Artwork hangs above each bed. Our room had Cinderella references. From my understanding, different rooms have various themes. So you might end up in a room featuring artwork from The Little Mermaid or Tangled, among other Disney films.

Another piece of artwork hangs over the couch. This one features Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother as she turns the pumpkin into a carriage.

A nightstand sits on each side of the bed. The one between the bed and the sofa has outlets and USB ports.

Along the opposite wall, there’s a dresser with built-in cabinetry. This area has a vanity, storage space, and room to work if desired.

There are several more outlets here if needed. The odd-shaped plug at the bottom of the photo works for the hair dryer. A hairdryer is available in one of the dresser drawers.

On the far left, there’s a pull-out drawer that serves as the room’s mini-fridge.

Overall, the room was spacious and comfortable. I appreciated the vanity area and used it to get ready each evening.

We had a full verandah with two chairs and a balcony. Our balcony had an obstructed view. You can see where the side of the ship blocks the full view. This wasn’t a deal-breaker for me. Additionally, the obstruction provided some shade from the sun.

However, some of you might not like having an obstruction. If that’s the case, be sure to mention it to your travel agent when choosing a room.

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Bathrooms are set up differently on the Disney Wish than on other cruise ships. There are two separate rooms. Ours had a full shower/tub combo and one single vanity.

There was a little storage underneath the vanity, but not much.

However, you could place personal items on the glass shelves that hung on the nearby wall.

Our shower had a detachable showerhead and several small glass shelves for toiletries.

Soap, shampoo, and conditioner are available in built-in containers.

I appreciated the Mickey shapes on the towels.

A water closet is located in its own room inside the stateroom. Most will prefer this layout because while one person is showering, the water closet is still available.

The vanity in the water closet matched the guest bath.

A flat-screen television hangs on the wall. I was impressed with the channel offerings. When we cruised with Royal Caribbean to Cabo, we hardly had any channels. But on the Disney Wish, we had multiple options, including Disney on Demand.

Disney on Demand is similar to Disney+. So every evening (well, almost), you would find me tucked into bed watching television by 10:00 p.m. That’s how I got the nickname Tangled by Ten. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wake up early and then go to bed late. A girl’s got to have her sleep.

Our stateroom had three sets of closets. The ones on each end were identical and had room to hang clothing.

The middle closet had shelving and contained life jackets and an in-room safe.

Laundry services are available if needed. You can also do your own laundry. The Disney Wish has a more-than-sufficient laundry room located mid-ship on Deck 8.

We were provided with two Disney Cruise Line branded robes for the week. I thought this was a nice touch and used mine when getting ready in the evening.

Here is a photo of our verandah when we were at sea.

Overall, we enjoyed our room, and I’m looking forward to the next voyage, whenever possible. Now for the question–do you need a room with a verandah? My answer is two-fold. If you plan to spend a good deal of time in your room during the day, then yes, you’ll likely want at least a view of the ocean.

While I didn’t spend much time in the room, I enjoyed sitting on the couch and looking at the ocean, especially around sunset, while getting ready for dinner.

That said, there is plenty to do on a cruise ship like the Disney Wish. So, on your days at sea, you’ll probably be up and out for breakfast and other activities. On your days in port, you’ll likely disembark for excursions.

So, if an oceanview room or a balcony room doesn’t fit your budget, consider an interior room instead. Most of these sailings are only a couple of days and nights, and you can still enjoy stunning views from other areas of the ship.

Here is a video tour of the room:

Final Thoughts

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For more of our non-Disney hotel coverage, see our guide to off-site hotels near Disney World. To learn more about Disney World, see our guide to the Disney World Hotels. You might also like our overview of dining at Disney World. Need to know how to get around? Our beginner’s guide to transportation options at Disney World is one of our top resources.

For touring the parks, see our Disney World Rides and Attractions guide. It links to attraction guides for all four theme parks. If you’re just getting started, you might like our Disney World Vacation Planning Guide. It brings together the resources you need to plan your visit. Check back with ResortsGal.com for more updates.

In the Comments

What do you think about our stateroom on the Disney Wish? Would you prefer a room like this, or would you need more bed options?