Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC), the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, have signed a licensing agreement to launch a new $2 billion cruise ship in Tokyo in early 2029, catering to the Japanese market.
The 140,000 gross ton ship, powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), will have around 1,250 staterooms accommodating 4,000 passengers and 1,500 crew members.
The ship will be modeled after Disney's largest vessel, The Wish, and will offer a world-class family entertainment experience with favorite venues and experiences designed with Japanese guests in mind.
The ship will be constructed by Meyer Werft in Germany and will mainly do short-distance sailings around the Tokyo metropolitan area, carrying around 400,000 guests annually.
According to Fox Business, Disney's CEO Josh D'Amaro stated that "Japanese guests are some of our biggest fans, and we are incredibly excited to be able to bring our signature cruising experience to them for the first time."
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Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fox Business, Nikkei Asia, Nine, Benzinga, The Japan Times, Asahi Shimbun, Cruise Passenger, Cruise Mummy, Travel Weekly, DAPS Magic, NTV, WDW News Today, news.com.au, TravelAge West, Pirates and Princesses, TravelMole, Maritime Executive, MiceChat.