So far many guests are unimpressed. Day 1

1. Coco was extremely slow.
   The dining experience at Coco was frustratingly slow, with an hour-long wait just to receive the appetizers. From start to finish, the entire meal stretched over two hours, which felt excessive and poorly managed. This left many guests feeling impatient and disappointed.

2. It was very, very loud at Coco.

The noise level at Coco was overwhelming, making it difficult to enjoy a relaxed dining atmosphere. Conversations were drowned out, and the environment lacked the tranquil charm you’d expect from a Disney cruise experience. It felt more like a bustling cafeteria than a high-quality dining venue.

3. The Coco decor is like that of a cheap cafeteria or a McDonald’s. Compared to the Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy, it looks like they cheaped out.

Coco’s decor lacked the signature Disney touch, feeling more like a low-cost cafeteria or fast-food chain. This was a stark contrast to the enchanting ambiance of Disney’s other ships, like the Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy. It seemed like corners were cut, leaving guests longing for the usual elegance and charm.

4. Staterooms: The room was not made up even at 10 of eight.

The stateroom service was subpar, with rooms not being made up even late in the evening by 7:50 PM. This lack of attentiveness left guests feeling neglected and frustrated. Such delays are not what one would expect from Disney’s typically high standards.

5. The layout is still poorly thought out like the Wish, but it was too late to change the poor design.

The ship’s layout was cumbersome and poorly designed, reminiscent of the Wish’s criticized structure. Navigating the ship still feels counterintuitive, and the design flaws detracted from the overall experience. Unfortunately, it seems these issues were set in stone long before launch.

With seven years to prepare for the Treasure and over 26 years of cruise experience, Disney’s execution felt surprisingly amateurish. Many guests expected a polished and magical experience, but it fell short in several areas. Disney must prioritize quality over rapid expansion to preserve the charm and excellence that make their cruises special.

Hopefully day 2 improves. I’d also add that compared to the Dream and Fantasy maiden voyages the sailing from Port Canaveral experience didn’t compare: it was just a regular sailing.