Chasing Midnight Sun and Magic: Our Disney Wish Norwegian Adventure

I'll be honest—when my wife Sarah found that last-minute deal for a Norwegian Fjords cruise on the Disney Wish in late August, I was skeptical. "It's Disney," I said, "not exactly known for budget-friendly vacations." But the price was right, the dates worked with our school calendar, and our kids had been asking to see the fjords after learning about them in fourth grade. So we booked it, gave ourselves a mental pep talk about the cost, and counted down the days. The moment we boarded the Wish in Copenhagen, I understood why Disney charges what they do. The ship is stunning—and I mean that in a way that surprised me. I've been on other cruise lines before, and while they're nice, the Wish felt different. Everything gleamed with this attention to detail that reminded me why we're Disney fans in the first place. Our cabin on Deck 8 was compact but perfectly designed, with clever storage and a verandah that looked out over the harbor. Our seven-year-old, Emma, immediately ran to the balcony and gasped. "We're floating!" she announced, as if ships hadn't existed for centuries. But here's what I didn't expect about cruising in the shoulder season: the light. Late August in Norway mean…