Make-A-Wish Ambassador Megan Helped Christen the Disney Wish
When the Disney Wish was christened in June 2022, Disney Cruise Line broke with tradition by naming Make-A-Wish children — rather than a celebrity godmother — as the ship's first-ever godchildren. Sixteen-year-old Megan, whose wish was to meet a Disney Imagineer, experienced a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Walt Disney Imagineering campus before taking the stage at the historic ceremony.
When Disney Cruise Line christened the Disney Wish in June 2022, the ceremony broke from a century-old maritime tradition — instead of naming a celebrity godmother, the cruise line honored Make-A-Wish children as the ship's first-ever godchildren. One of those ambassadors was Megan, a 16-year-old whose wish was to meet a Disney Imagineer — a wish granted in remarkable fashion.
Key Details
- Ship: Disney Wish
- Event: Christening Ceremony, June 2022
- Ambassador: Megan, age 16
- Wish Granted: Meet a Disney Imagineer
- Venue: Walt Disney Imagineering campus, Walt Disney World Resort
- Program: Disney and Make-A-Wish — partnership since 1980, 145,000+ wishes granted
A Wish Granted at the Heart of Disney Creativity
Megan's wish to meet a Disney Imagineer was fulfilled with full access to the Walt Disney Imagineering campus at Walt Disney World Resort, where she joined the creative team responsible for building the Disney Wish. The visit went beyond a standard tour — Megan also received a private walkthrough of the ship itself ahead of its inaugural voyage, placing her among the first to experience what would become Disney Cruise Line's newest flagship.
The Disney and Make-A-Wish Partnership
The relationship between Disney and Make-A-Wish spans more than four decades. Since 1980, the partnership has helped grant life-changing wishes for over 145,000 children with critical illnesses worldwide. Historically, one out of every two wishes granted in the United States through Make-A-Wish has been a Disney wish — many involving visits to Disney theme parks or sailings with Disney Cruise Line. By naming Make-A-Wish recipients as godchildren of the Disney Wish, the cruise line placed this tradition at the symbolic center of the ship's identity.
Why This Matters
Megan's story — alongside those of fellow ambassadors Jenna and Colby — represents a meaningful shift in how Disney Cruise Line marks milestone moments. Rather than a Hollywood name on a bottle of champagne, the christening of the Disney Wish centered children whose lives had been touched by the power of a granted wish. It is a decision that continues to define the ship's identity as it sails. Learn more about Disney Cruise Line at DisneyCruise.com.