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My Experience Sailing in the Disney Wish Funnel Suite (Part One)
The Funnel Suite on board the Disney Wish is an incredible cabin that sets a new standard for suites on a Disney Cruise. I loved my time on board, but I would only book this suite again if I needed the four bedrooms/sleeping areas. The entrances (there are two) are fantastic. The color palette and in-cabin amenities are stunning. However, some parts of the cruise did not work for me. Next time, I would book a two-story Royal Suite for the extended veranda and proximity to the concierge lounge (plus, they have the same perks as the Funnel Suite).
The suite is accessed through a private elevator via Deck 10 and by the elevator or stairs via a ‘secret’ door on Deck 12. When we boarded with the rest of the concierge passengers, I was immediately nervous about finding our suite since the shoreside team did not contact us before our sailing (there is no ‘special’ attention for the guests in this suite before the cruise despite what was written in the description when we booked). We stepped into the stunning Grand Hall, enjoyed the concierge lunch at 1923, and explored the kids club before heading towards the concierge lounge. We found out our stateroom attendant had been chasing us across the ship to show us to the suite! You need your key to the world card to get to the door, and typically the stateroom attendant meets guests at lunch to show them the suite. We followed him to the private entrance on Deck 10 and excitedly loaded into the private elevator (my kids’ favorite perk other than the lounge) to see the cabin.
Entering the suite is an experience in itself. The door is stunning, the artwork is impressive, and the spiral staircase is something out of an animated classic. It’s elegant but somewhat cold, considering you’re on board a Disney Cruise. This suite would not be out of place in any luxury hotel, but it’s not for people looking to be immersed in Disney magic. The same petal pinks, pearlescent whites, shining gold, and navy blues flow throughout the cabin, and while it’s a stunning color palate, it doesn’t exactly convey the Moana theming. The ‘Heart of Te Fiti’ statue was supposed to have special lighting and audio effects but did nothing, and the lack of its ‘one-of-a-kind greeting’ was never mentioned. The kitchen has a unique golden egg (can you guess what’s inside?), a full-sized refrigerator and freezer complete with a drawer full of Mickey Bars, a dishwasher, and a coffee and tea station. As with all concierge cabins, the fridge was fully stocked with beverages. There was a curious lack of cups aside from coffee mugs or wine glasses, so we asked for kid-friendly cups and regular tumblers to be brought in. We spent a lot of time at the lovely dining table, enjoying the perks of ordering room service or from the onboard restaurants, and my children enjoyed the pop-up TV in the living area. The adults enjoyed the complimentary wine fridge, which was kept stocked throughout the week. I had to make some restocking requests, and I guiltily took some glasses of wine to dinner (the wine glasses were made/purchased/put specifically in this cabin). There is a lovely little handwashing station next to the wine fridge (an effect of COVID? It seemed a little odd, but we enjoyed the easy access for washing children’s hands before eating or when we returned to the cabin). Also downstairs is a half bath by the front door and the library. The library converts from a secondary seating area to a bedroom thanks to a murphy bed the stateroom attendant pulls out, puts away each day, and has a full bathroom (this bathroom is ADA compliant, with a roll-in shower). I was a little nervous about putting one of my kids a floor away from us in a cruise cabin, and there was no top lock on the front door. We put our oldest downstairs since she’s the least likely to wander in the middle of the night. This is a good time to note that all the doors are extremely heavy inside the cabin, and there are door stoppers scattered around to help keep doors open and fingers from getting squished.
Head up the spiral stairs for the three main bedrooms off a central hallway, two nearly identical master cabins, and the children’s bunkroom. The secondary master has a smaller bathroom (the tub is the same, but the shower isn’t as grand) and a smaller walk-in closet; otherwise, it is identical to the other master cabin. Both bathrooms have emergency exit doors at the back (alarms will sound if you open them!). The primary master has a huge glass shower and a lovely walk-in closet; both cabins have smaller windows overlooking the ship and the living room below and a pop-up TV at the foot of the bed. The tub in both looks beautiful but is not as deep as it seems. The rainfall shower heads were glorious after the Castaway day, and I appreciated that there was still a laundry line in the shower. The space feels luxurious but still suffers from the typical cramped cruise cabin feeling where there isn’t quite enough space around the bed to navigate easily. The kids’ bunkroom is where you would think the Moana theming would come through the most, but it mostly just had some Moana art and statuary (which seems like a missed opportunity). The bunks were sweet, although they reminded me of the fifth sleepers offered in some Disney hotels, meaning a fully grown adult or a large teen would likely wind up cramped. The kid’s bathroom only has a standup shower plus a sink and toilet, which is another missed opportunity. Even a standard Disney cruise small round tub would be great to bathe the smaller cruisers without a battle after a day at the beach. The stars in the ceiling were just as lovely as we thought they’d be; be aware that they’re on a ten-minute timer so if your kids need a night light all night long, you will need a backup/to leave the bathroom light on.
Looming over everything are the massive two-story windows that look out over the middle portion of deck 12 (you look directly into the Currents Bar on Deck 13, which could be more scenic and takes away any feeling of privacy). The window coverings are controlled by buttons in both master cabins and downstairs by the dining table or control panels on the wall. You have the option for a sheer shade or blackout panels. We were advised by our stateroom attendant that people cannot see in during the day, but they can at night. We tested this and found that you can still see into the cabin during the day, which made us feel uncomfortable in the living room area regardless of the time of day. While the suite is quite luxurious, and the private entrances are fun, I would not book this suite again. The two-story Royal suites onboard the Wish are next to the concierge lounge, while the fastest access from the Funnel suite involves descending two levels and a walk across the forward deck and then down the hall. They also receive the same perks as the Funnel suite (restocked beverages and wine fridge, in-room dining including all the restaurants onboard, and an internet package) but enjoy a forward-facing extended veranda with a private hot tub. Our view of the front portion of the ship could have been more scenic, and my family agreed that we all missed the ocean views and private balcony seating. If the suite had a view of the middle of the ship, perhaps of the giant funnel vision screen, or so we could watch the deck parties, that would have been an improvement. We enjoyed sharing a single cabin with the entire family since we usually book two cabins to accommodate my mother and our children. The two-story Royal suite only has two bedrooms and can sleep up to 6 if everyone doubles up, and the fold-out sofa in the living room is used. The Funnel suite can sleep 8, and everyone has a private space.
Ready for more? To hear about our experiences during the cruise, look out for part two of this blog (coming next month)! Have any questions? Feel free to reach out!
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