Japan Disney cruise ship to float a new travel option for busy families

Oriental Land Chairperson and CEO Yumiko Takano unveils the name of the Disney Imagination cruise ship on Oct. 14. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)

KIKO INAFUKU and YASUAKI TAKAO

October 15, 2026 04:38 JST

TOKYO — Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land’s new cruise ship setting sail in 2029 will be named the Disney Imagination, the company said Wednesday, as it hopes to cater to working-age Japanese looking for shorter, more affordable getaways.