Since it's your family's first cruise, I would recommend booking a mid-ship or aft stateroom (in that order). Forward staterooms tend to feel the most motion of the sea and just in case you have anyone prone to seasickness, a strategic location might help lessen those symptoms.

On the Disney Wish, the "better" location depends heavily on your priorities: Aft (Rear) is generally preferred for its proximity to most dining and entertainment. The ship's unique layout places the "Grand Hall" (Atrium) and many of the main restaurants, like 1923 and Arendelle, toward the middle and aft sections. If you stay Aft, you are also closer to the Marceline Market buffet and the Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods. However, the Forward (Front) section is typically quieter and closer to the "Adult-Only" areas like the Quiet Cove pool and the Senses Spa. A major consideration for 2026 travelers is that the Disney Wish only has two main elevator banks (Forward and Aft), and they are quite far apart. If you choose a Forward cabin, be prepared for a long walk to the main dining rooms every night. If you are prone to motion sickness, a "Mid-ship" cabin on a lower deck remains the gold standard for stability on this particular class of vessel.