Source: https://www.shipspotting.com Disney Cruise Line is charting a new course by opting for smaller ships to enhance destination flexibility, a move that contrasts with competitors like Royal Caribbean, which have been building increasingly larger vessels. Disney plans to introduce three new ships in 2029, 2030, and 2031, each approximately 100,000 tons and capable of carrying about 3,000 passengers. This size is notably smaller than their Disney Wish class ships, which are 144,000 tons and hold 4,000 passengers. However, these new ships will still be 20% larger than Disney's original Magic and Wonder ships. The decision to build smaller ships
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