Disney finally has a name for the ship it’s building for Japan, and if you’ve been waiting and imagining what is could be, we now know. Oriental Land Co. announced that the ship will be called Disney Imagination. It’ll be the first Disney cruise ship to call Japan home, with Tokyo International Cruise Terminal as its primary homeport and a debut set for spring 2029.
This isn’t a brand-new design from scratch. When the project was first announced in 2024, Disney said the ship would be a sister to Disney Wish, with many of the same guest favorites and some changes made for Japanese guests. Today’s announcement also firms up the timing, moving from “early 2029” to spring 2029. We covered the original reveal in our Disney Cruise Line to Sail from Japan in 2029 article, and the ship’s place in the fleet in our Disney Cruise Line is growing faster post from August.
The most eye-catching detail so far is what Disney characters have been chosen to adorn the ship’s stern. Ariel from The Little Mermaid, along with Sebastian, is painting the ship’s name in gold script, with “Tokyo” printed underneath – a Disney Cruise Line first. Keep in mind that all the artwork released so far is concept art, so the final look could change.
Disney says the ship will have a theater seating more than 1,300 guests, outdoor deck shows with Disney characters, and around 30 food and beverage venues. That includes three main dining restaurants, each with its own theme and menu, plus cafes, bars and Disney-exclusive shops. There will be dedicated areas for kids and quieter adult-only spaces too, which is the usual Disney formula that works remarkably well for those who cruise kid-free.
Disney is growing the fleet to a total of 13 ships, and the Japan ship is one of the final vessels in that expansion. If you want to see how the rest of the fleet compares, the Disney Cruise Line Fleet Guide covers every ship currently sailing and the ones on the way. We’ll provide more updates as Disney shares more about the interiors, the itineraries and pricing.
