Designing Door Banners for the Disney Wish: A Sizing Guide for Makers
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What to know about Disney cruise stateroom doors before you design, print, or order décor
If you have ever tried to design a door banner for a Disney cruise, you have probably noticed how difficult it is to find clear and consistent information about stateroom door sizes. Measurements vary from site to site, photos are taken at angles, and most advice stops at “about this big,” which is not especially helpful when you are designing something that needs to fit well on the first try.
As a designer and lettering artist, I wanted to create cruise door banners that felt intentional, balanced, and actually sized for a Disney cruise. That sent me down a research rabbit hole. I quickly realized there was no single, reliable sizing reference available for designers, makers, or families trying to plan their door décor ahead of time.
This post explains what I learned about Disney Wish stateroom doors from a design perspective and how I turned that information into a practical sizing reference you can use with confidence.
A quick note on transparency
I have not personally sailed on the Disney Wish. The sizing reference I created was developed by cross-referencing publicly available Disney Cruise Line information, verified cruise community resources, and carefully scaling straight-on stateroom door photographs using known fixed elements such as the stateroom number plaque.
The goal is not to claim tape-measured perfection. The goal is to provide a reliable, design-safe reference that helps makers and families avoid guesswork, wasted materials, and awkwardly sized décor.
Why door sizing matters more than you think
Cruise stateroom doors are visually busy. Between the door plaque, hardware, and narrow proportions, even small sizing decisions can make a banner feel crowded, unbalanced, or out of place.
Common issues I see include:
Banners that overlap the stateroom number plaque
Designs that feel too wide for the door and look cramped
Vertical banners that are technically “small enough” but visually overwhelming
Décor that technically fits but does not feel intentional
Designing for cruise doors is less about maximum dimensions and more about proportion, spacing, and visual comfort.
What makes the Disney Wish/Cruise different
The Disney Wish has a slightly different door and plaque style than older Disney ships, which is where a lot of confusion comes from. Many sizing suggestions online are based on older ships and do not fully translate to the Wish.
That difference is subtle but important, especially if you are creating something custom, personalized, or meant to be photographed.
Rather than guessing, I standardized a set of design reference dimensions that account for:
Overall door proportions
The shape and placement of the stateroom number plaque
Visual breathing room around key elements
Common banner layouts that actually look good in real use
Free Disney Wish door sizing reference
To make this information as useful as possible, I created a free downloadable sizing reference specifically for Disney Wish stateroom doors.
The PDF includes:
A clear door sizing reference for designers and makers
Safe layout zones for banners and magnetic décor
Notes on spacing and visual balance
Guidance for common banner orientations
Built-in tolerance for minor stateroom variation
If you are designing your own banner, ordering custom décor, or simply want to plan with confidence, this reference will save you time and second-guessing.
How I use this information
I use this same sizing reference when designing custom Disney Wish door banners for clients. It allows me to focus on personalization, lettering, and design rather than trial-and-error sizing.
If you enjoy DIY projects, the guide gives you a solid foundation. If you would rather skip the design process entirely, custom banners are also available and are designed intentionally for these proportions from the start.
Final thoughts
Cruise door décor should feel fun and personal, not stressful. Having a reliable sizing reference removes one of the biggest unknowns and lets you focus on making something meaningful for your trip.
Whether you are a maker, a small business, or a family planning their first Disney cruise, thoughtful sizing makes all the difference.
This sizing reference is intended as a design guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Disney Cruise Line. Always allow for minor variation between staterooms.