Disney Wish delayed once again

According to the latest Disney News the launch of the newest Disney cruise liner, Disney Wish, has been delayed once again. 

Disney announced that due to various reasons, the launch of Disney's fifth cruise liner has been rescheduled. 

The cancellation has raised serious concerns among Disney fans. As reservations for the maiden voyages were already in place. Queries about rescheduling and refunding are on everyone's mind. Fortunately, Disney Cruise Line has released proper guidelines to compensate everyone. 

Make sure to read the full article to learn how you can reschedule your reservations or even get a refund. 

 Why the delay?

It was hard to understand at first why Disney rescheduled the launch. 

The current Disney news won't be the first time fans are given a new launch date. Disney Wish was officially announced at the 2019 D23 Expo. However, the launch date has since suffered multiple delays due to the pandemic. 

Previously, the cruise liner was set to go for its maiden voyage on June 9. However, according to Disney, the cruise will now set sail on July 14. This month-long delay will impact 12 trips. And therefore, the 12 trips, including the maiden voyage, will be rescheduled.   

The main reason why Disney was unable to meet the deadline was Covid. The Omicron outbreak slowed down the manufacturing process. All across the world, shipyards faced worker shortages, and Disney Wish was also affected by that. 

The manufacturer of Disney Wish is a German Shipbuilding company, Meyer Werft. It was founded in 1795 and is one of the leading shipbuilding companies in the world. The same company was commissioned to manufacture Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

Rescheduling

The maiden voyage previously planned to set sail on June 9 has moved to July 19. So now, automatically, all the reservations made for the maiden voyage have just moved up to July 19. 

However, Disney provides other options for those who cannot travel on the revised dates. These options include canceling or even rescheduling your trip. 

Refund Policy 

Most importantly, Disney has promised a 50% refund on all reservations affected by the rescheduling. This reimbursement is Disney's way of acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the delay. 

Guests can also set their reservation dates to a later date. So if you can't go on the maiden voyage in July, you can exchange your reservation dates for a later voyage. 

Moreover, the 50% refund policy will still apply if you reschedule your reservation dates. However, the refund is only eligible for later dates until December 2023. So if you reschedule your reservation for a voyage before December 2023, you will get a 50% refund. 

Canceling 

Disney understands that the new dates might not be suitable for many people. Therefore, there are no charges for canceling reservations. So canceling reservation for any of the 12 delayed voyages will result in a 100% refund. 

Final Thoughts 

The delay was unfortunate but necessary to ensure that the cruise delivers on Disney's promise of flawless service and safety. However, it is fortunate that to compensate for the inconvenience caused, Disney has allowed guests to reschedule and even cancel reservations without any charges. 

Disney Wish will prove to be an unparalleled cruise liner offering magical experiences for everyone. Now to set sail on July 14, Disney Wish is just months away from making many wishes come true. 

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