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Disney Cruise Line announced this week that it will be returning to New York City for the first time in three years. <\/p>\n
The Mouse House\u2019s Disney Wish ship will arrive in port in NYC in late September after closing out its inaugural European season. <\/p>\n
The Mouse House\u2019s Disney Wish ship will arrive in port in NYC in late September after closing out its inaugural European season. SNEHIT PHOTO \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n
\u201cDisney Cruise Line is proud to be a leader in family cruising, helping our guests create lasting memories in even more destinations,\u201d said Tracy Wilson, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line Operations, in a press release. <\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to return to a guest-favorite port in New York.\u201d<\/p>\n Per the release, the Disney Wish will offer New York passengers seven sailing routes that range from four to seven nights, \u201cbringing guests from \u2018the city that never sleeps\u2019 to the vacation of their dreams.\u201d <\/p>\n During five of these sailings, the Wish will make landfall on the fabled pink sand beaches of Bermuda. <\/p>\n For those who prefer to venture north to see the Atlantic in its full autumnal glory, the Wish will sail through New England and Canada with stops in Boston, Massachusetts, St. John, New Brunswick, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, \u201coffering families a spectacular way to experience the brilliant colors of the season along New England and Canada\u2019s iconic coastlines.\u201d<\/p>\n The Disney Wish will also set sail from NYC to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on a five-night voyage with a stop in Bermuda. <\/p>\n For those who prefer to venture north to see the Atlantic in its full autumnal glory, the Wish will sail through New England and Canada Postmodern Studio \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n The Wish will then make its way across the Caribbean on a seven-night cruise with stops in Aruba, St. Maarten, Bonaire, and Dominica before repositioning to its home port of Port Canaveral, Florida. <\/p>\n From Port Canaveral, The Wish will take travelers on three-and-four-night Bahamian cruises through the winter season. <\/p>\n In response to an Instagram post<\/a> revealing the new NYC routes, fans and detractors eagerly shared their thoughts. <\/p>\n \u201cNYC! I need more details so I can plan the second baby,\u201d announced one stoked mother.<\/p>\n \u201cThe NYC kids are waiting!!\u201d said a second commenter. <\/p>\n \u201cPlease add more than just 7 sailings from NYC!!!! We need more,\u201d cried a third. <\/p>\n Earlier this summer, Disney Cruise Lines made minor waves when it updated its decoration policy after the time-honored tradition of decorating cabin doors had \u201cgotten out of hand.\u201d SNEHIT PHOTO \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n Meanwhile, a legion of critics voiced their frustration over Disney\u2019s alleged use of AI to create the cruise ship announcement. <\/p>\n \u201cThis graphic looks like it was made with AI,\u201d said one accuser. <\/p>\n \u201cIf that is the case, I\u2019m very disappointed in the team that authorized this. Disney has some of the best designers in the business, so I ask you to please use them to create original content. Using AI in design and marketing clearly indicates that the company doesn\u2019t value its team, creative work, or the planet\u2019s resources. <\/p>\n Earlier this summer, Disney Cruise Lines made minor waves when it updated its decoration policy<\/a> after the time-honored tradition of decorating cabin doors had \u201cgotten out of hand,\u201d with streamers, photos, and signs routinely extending into the hallway and onto the ceilings.<\/p>\n \u201cYou are welcome to personalize your stateroom door with a tasteful magnetic sign for a celebration \u2014 or simply to add a touch of fun!\u201d the cruise line says on the\u00a0\u201cfrequently asked questions\u201d portion of its website.<\/p>\n However, \u201cdecorations should only be placed on doors and are not permitted on corridor walls or ceilings,\u201d the website says.<\/p>\n In May, Disney Cruise Line came under fire<\/a> when cruisers aboard the all-new\u00a0Disney Adventure<\/a>\u00a0learned their four-night sailing embarking from Singapore was canceled \u2014 mere hours after they boarded the ship.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t