I spent $2,700 to stay 3 nights in the cheapest room aboard Disney's newest cruise ship. While it didn't have a window, my stateroom exceeded my expectations.

Amanda KrauseSep 16, 2022, 05:35 IST

With my sister and I staying in the cheapest room, our trip cost $2,707.52.Amanda Krause/Insider

I'm a lifelong Disney fan who just took my first cruise vacation: three nights on the new Wish ship.
I stayed in the cheapest room, which measured 169 square feet with one bed and no windows.

I'm a lifelong Disney fan who's been visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida, since I was three years old. But it wasn't until September that I took my first cruise.

In early September, I took my first cruise vacation on Disney's newest ship, the Wish.Amanda Krause/Insider

Disney cruises are expensive, so I opted for the cheapest room available. While it only cost $1,272 per person and didn't have a window, my stateroom still exceeded my expectations.

With my sister and I staying in the cheapest room, our trip cost $2,707.52.Amanda Krause/Insider

Disney cruises are expensive, so I opted for the cheapest room available. While it only cost $1,272 per person and didn't have a window, my stateroom still exceeded my expectations.

When I arrived at my inside stateroom, I found "Cinderella"-themed decor and an envelope with my room number.

Travelers pick up their room keys outside their stateroom doors.Amanda Krause/Insider

Inside the envelope were room keys for my sister and me.

There were two room cards inside the envelope that was attached to our door.Amanda Krause/Insider

The room was as small as I imagined, measuring approximately 169 square feet. But my first impression was a good one.

I liked my tiny stateroom from the moment I stepped foot into it.Amanda Krause/Insider

There was warm, welcoming lighting, plush seating, lots of storage, a sparkling portrait featuring a scene from "Cinderella" on the wall, and a cozy bed.

The bed area of a standard stateroom aboard the Disney Wish cruise.Amanda Krause/Insider

To my left, I found the main dresser, a mirror, and a stool.

The vanity mirror practically lit the small room on its own.Amanda Krause/Insider

The closet contained luxury items like fluffy robes and cruising necessities, including life vests.

The safe was small, but I couldn't imagine needing one bigger for cruise traveling.Amanda Krause/Insider

Directly next to the closet was a small drawer with safety guides and hair tools.

Each item in the drawer was clearly labeled.Amanda Krause/Insider

Beneath that drawer was a larger drawer with a mini fridge inside.

With so much food on the ship, you won't need to store a ton of snacks in your room.Amanda Krause/Insider

Finally, there was a stationary drawer with adorable postcards.

Travelers could mail these postcards from Disney's private island in the Bahamas.Amanda Krause/Insider

Across from the dresser was a convertible couch that unfolded into a small bed.

There was also a small table, trash can, and framed "Cinderella" art.Amanda Krause/Insider

Between the couch and dresser was the room's bathroom.

The mirror was one of three in the small stateroom.Amanda Krause/Insider

I thought the bathroom was pretty impressive for being so small.

I wasn't expecting a tub in such a small bathroom, especially on a cruise ship.Amanda Krause/Insider

Across from the bathroom was the main sleeping area.

The bed area of a standard stateroom aboard the Disney Wish cruise.Amanda Krause/Insider

There was no shortage of Disney details in this space.

You could find Mickey Mouse across the pillows and bed sheets.Amanda Krause/Insider

The sleeping area also housed the TV, which I thought was a decently-sized flat-screen.

I found myself using this TV each morning and night of my cruise.Amanda Krause/Insider

If you needed more storage or charging spots, you could turn to either side of the bed.

There were chargers and a bedside table on each side of the bed.Amanda Krause/Insider

I really loved the room I stayed in, even if I didn't spend a ton of time there.

I'd happily stay in an inside stateroom again aboard a Disney cruise ship.Amanda Krause/Insider

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I spent $2,700 to stay 3 nights in the cheapest room aboard Disney's newest cruise ship. While it didn't have a window, my stateroom exceeded my expectations.

I'm a lifelong Disney fan who's been visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida, since I was three years old. But it wasn't until September that I took my first cruise.

Disney cruises are expensive, so I opted for the cheapest room available. While it only cost $1,272 per person and didn't have a window, my stateroom still exceeded my expectations.

When I arrived at my inside stateroom, I found "Cinderella"-themed decor and an envelope with my room number.

Inside the envelope were room keys for my sister and me.

The room was as small as I imagined, measuring approximately 169 square feet. But my first impression was a good one.

There was warm, welcoming lighting, plush seating, lots of storage, a sparkling portrait featuring a scene from "Cinderella" on the wall, and a cozy bed.

To my left, I found the main dresser, a mirror, and a stool.

The closet contained luxury items like fluffy robes and cruising necessities, including life vests.

Directly next to the closet was a small drawer with safety guides and hair tools.

Beneath that drawer was a larger drawer with a mini fridge inside.

Finally, there was a stationary drawer with adorable postcards.

Across from the dresser was a convertible couch that unfolded into a small bed.

Between the couch and dresser was the room's bathroom.

I thought the bathroom was pretty impressive for being so small.

Across from the bathroom was the main sleeping area.

There was no shortage of Disney details in this space.

The sleeping area also housed the TV, which I thought was a decently-sized flat-screen.

If you needed more storage or charging spots, you could turn to either side of the bed.

I really loved the room I stayed in, even if I didn't spend a ton of time there.