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Florida Residents Sail and Save on Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line has announced special rates exclusively for Florida Residents on select sailings. Experience fantastic shows, onboard activities for the entire family, delectable dining, and visits to the most exciting ports in the cruise industry – including Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Booking Window: Monday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024

Available Sailings:

Sailing From Itinerary Ship Sailing Date Category Available
  Port Canaveral, FL      3-Night Bahamian Disney Wish 12/13/2024 7A
  4-Night Bahamian Disney Fantasy 12/14/2024 5C
  4-Night Bahamian Disney Wish 12/16/2024 7A
  3-Night Bahamian Disney Wish 12/20/2024 7A
  4-Night Bahamian Disney Fantasy 12/22/2024 5C
  3-Night Bahamian Disney Fantasy 12/26/2024 Select
  5-Night Bahamian Disney Fantasy 01/05/2025 Select
  3-Night Bahamian Disney Wish 01/10/2025 7A
  4-Night Bahamian Disney Wish 01/13/2025 7A
  3-Night Bahamian Disney Wish 01/24/2025 7A
Fort Lauderdale, FL  5-Night Bahamian Disney Dream 12/2/2024 Select
  5-Night Bahamian Disney Dream 12/7/2024 Select
  4-Night Bahamian Disney Dream 12/12/2024 Select
  5-Night Bahamian Disney Dream 12/16/2024 5C
5-Night W. Caribbean Disney Dream 12/21/2024 Select
  5-Night W. Caribbean Disney Dream 01/04/2025 5C
  4-Night Bahamian Disney Dream 01/09/2025 5C
  5-Night W. Caribbean Disney Dream 01/18/2025 5C
  4-Night Bahamian Disney Dream 01/23/2025 5C

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Offer limited to 50 staterooms and is subject to availability. Other discounts do not apply. Proof of Florida resident is required for at least one adult member on the reservation within 48 hours of booking. Failure to submit complete identification will result in a cancellation with applicable cancellation fees. Florida resident must be at least 18 years of age. Other stateroom types may be available at varying rates. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for applicable terms and conditions.

By |2024-11-20T11:10:12-05:00November 18th, 2024|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney Cruise Specials, Disney News|Tags: , , |2 Comments
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Disney Destinations News from the D23 Expo

D23: The Ultimate Fan Event Logo

Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, fans of The Walt Disney Company flocked to the D23: The Ultimate Fan Event in beautiful Southern California to celebrate everything Disney – past, present and future!

During every D23, we find out additional details around yet-to-be-announced and highly-anticipated attractions and experiences coming to Disney Destinations! The Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase presentation at the 2024 D23 was no exception, providing us with many great details!

Below is a recap of the latest Disney Destinations news from D23.

“At Disney Experiences, Imagineers dream, create, design and build these stories into real places. And we have Imagineers in place right now all around the world because everything we’re going to share with you is in active development. Plans are drawn. Dirt is moving. I just want to be clear about this: We are doing everything you’ve heard here tonight.” – Josh D’Amaro, Disney Experiences Chairman

Walt Disney World® Resort

  • [Magic Kingdom® Park – Summer 2025] – An all-new Nighttime Parade called “Disney Starlight” is coming to Magic Kingdom® Park in Summer of 2025. “Disney Starlight” will continue the nighttime spectacular legacy started by the “Main Street Electrical Parade” using the latest technology to tell new stories about the characters you love.
  • [Magic Kingdom® Park – 2025] – Opening in 2025 is a tavern themed to Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • [Magic Kingdom® Park – TBA] – A new area inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios film “Cars” will be coming to a reimagined section of Frontierland® at Magic Kingdom®. Two exciting new “Cars”-themed attractions will be included – one taking you on a thrilling rally race through the mountains and another geared towards smaller racers yet fun for the whole family. Construction will begin in early 2025.
  • [Magic Kingdom® Park – TBA] – A new Villains Land will be coming to Magic Kingdom® Park. The space will be home to two major attractions, dining, and shopping.
  • [EPCOT® – 2025] – A reimagined Test Track will open in 2025. The update will celebrate today’s innovation while highlighting the past, present, and future.
  • [EPCOT® – 2025] – A new lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth will open in 2025.
  • [Disney’s Hollywood Studios® – 2026] – A brand-new mission featuring Mando and Grogu is coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
  • [Disney’s Hollywood Studios® – TBA] – A brand-new land themed around Pixar Animation Studios’ “Monsters, Inc.” will be added to Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. The land will include the first suspended coaster ever in a Disney park. Work for the project is expected to begin in 2025.
  • [Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park  – TBA] – The previously announced “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” show that is coming to the Tree of Life Theater will open next winter.
  • [Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park  – 2027] – A new space themed around the Tropical Americas is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. This 11-acre section of the park will feature one of the largest quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World® Resort and several new attractions including a giant working carousel featuring favorite animals from Disney stories. The land will also feature two signature attractions. The first is a new Indy experience that will be different from any other Indiana Jones experience around the world. The second will be the first-ever “Encanto”-themed ride-through attraction. Construction on the land is set to begin this fall and will open in 2027.

Disneyland® Resort

  • [Disneyland® Park  – 2024] – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open at Disneyland® Park and Critter Country will be renamed Bayou Country on November 15, 2024. The Hungry Bear Restaurant is also being reimagined into Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree.
  • [Disneyland® Park  – 2025] – For the first time ever, when it debuts in 2025, you’ll actually be able to see Walt Disney through the magic of Audio-Animatronics technology in “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” It will play inside the Main Street Opera House in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.”
  • [Disneyland® Park  – 2026] – A brand-new mission featuring Mando and Grogu is coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
  • [Disney California Adventure® Park – TBA] – A new Pandora destination is coming to Disney California Adventure. It will draw inspiration from “Avatar: The Way of Water” and upcoming Avatar films.
  • [Disney California Adventure® Park – TBA] – The size of Avengers Campus will double with two brand new attractions – Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab. Construction on the expansion will begin in 2025.
  • [Disney California Adventure® Park – TBA] – An all-new attraction themed to Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco” is coming to Disney California Adventure® Park in the future. Work is scheduled to begin on the attraction in 2026.

Disney Cruise Line

  • [Disney Treasure – 2024] – The Disney Treasure — setting sail later this year — will feature the brand-new stage production, “Disney The Tale of Moana.” The show will include a giant 15-foot-tall Te Kā puppet on stage.
  • [Disney Destiny – 2025] – The signature production aboard the Disney Destiny — which starts sailing next year — will be “Disney Hercules.”
  • [2027 – 2031] – Four brand new Disney Cruise Line ships will be joining the fleet between 2027 and 2031. Five ships are currently in the fleet, with four others already in the works. These new, four additional ships will bring the fleet to a total of 13.

Artist Renderings

Actual construction may vary from Concept Art. All Concept Art © Disney © Disney/Lucasfilm © Disney/Pixar © MARVEL

By |2024-08-12T13:42:59-05:00August 11th, 2024|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Disney Cruise Line Offers 50% Off Required Deposits

MAGIC AWAITS!

Take advantage of this offer on select Disney cruises sailing through March 2025 and experience breathtaking destinations like the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Australia and Hawaii.

Book and get
50%*
off your deposit.

When you book an eligible Disney cruise, you’ll pay just half of the typical deposit on the day of booking with the remainder of the deposit due with final payment! To take advantage of this offer, you must book by August 9, 2024! Offer not valid on sailings that require final payment at time of booking. Remaining balance will be due at time of final payment.

Eligible departure dates are:

  • Disney Wonder: October 20, 2024, through February 24, 2025
  • Disney Dream: January 4, 2025, through March 29, 2025
  • Disney Magic: January 6, 2025, through March 20, 2025
  • Disney Wish: January 3, 2025, through March 31, 2025

Contact your Magic Maker® Travel Professional today – there’s no better time to cast off with Disney Cruise Line on that family vacation.

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Remaining balance due at time of final payment. Valid for new bookings only on select sailings booked through August 9, 2024. Valid on select sailings aboard the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Magic and Disney Wish that do not require final payment at time of booking. Eligible departure dates are: Disney Wonder: October 20, 2024, through February 24, 2025; Disney Dream: January 4, 2025, through March 29, 2025; Disney Magic: January 6, 2025, through March 20, 2025; Disney Wish: January 3, 2025, through March 31, 2025. This promotion is valid from June 6, 2024, through August 9, 2024. Not valid on Disney Treasure or Disney Fantasy sailings. No code is needed. Taxes, fees, port expenses, Port Adventures and gratuities are separate and not included in the deposit amount. Not valid on categories with restrictions (IGT, OGT, VGT), suites or Concierge-level staterooms. Rates are in US dollars. This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions, offers or discounts. Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

By |2024-06-06T11:55:50-05:00June 6th, 2024|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney Cruise Specials, Disney News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Disney Destinations News from Destination D23

Some exciting details on new experiences coming in the future to Disney Parks were just announced at Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World® Resort! Here’s an overview of what was announced!

Walt Disney World® Resort

  • September 10, 2023 – Figment will begin meeting guests inside the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT®.
  • October 16, 2023 – Journey of Water, a new walk-through experience inspired by Moana, will open on Oct. 16, 2023 in EPCOT®! Also, Moana will debut in her own dedicated meet and greet space near Journey of Water.
  • Late November 2023 – Hatbox Ghost will materialize in the Haunted Mansion attraction in late November! You’ll find him as you pass the attraction’s Endless Hallway.
  • December 5, 2023 – A new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT® called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut on Dec. 5, 2023!  This brand-new show will feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music.
  • December 2023 – The World Celebration neighborhood will begin welcoming guests this December at EPCOT®! Completion of this area unites the front of the park, tying together the other two new EPCOT® neighborhoods, World Discovery and World Nature.
  • Spring 2024 – Ahsoka will become part of the popular Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
  • 2024 – The Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom® Park is getting new songs and the bears will be performing a new act in 2024! When the show debuts, the bears will be reinterpreting favorite Disney songs in different genres of country music.
  • Date TBD – Asha, from the new Disney animated film “Wish” will be coming soon to EPCOT®.
  • Date TBD – A new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is coming to Adventureland® at Magic Kingdom® Park. This first-of-its-kind experience is in the design process now but will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • Date TBD – Test Track at EPCOT® will be reimagined! Imagineers along with teams from Chevrolet are reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction!
  • Date TBD – A new show based on “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park!
  • New “Blue Sky” ideas being explored and considered by Walt Disney Imagineering include: experiences inspired by “Encanto” and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a retheming of Dinoland U.S.A. into a new land inspired by a region sometimes referred to as “tropical Americas”, and future expansion plans at Magic Kingdom® Park “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain.”

Disneyland® Resort

  • Spring 2024 – Ahsoka will become part of the popular Star Tours attraction at Disneyland® Park. She recently arrived and can be seen in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
  • Date TBD – Asha, from the new Disney animated film “Wish” will be coming soon to Disneyland® Resort.
  • Date TBD – At Disney California Adventure® Park , a new world-jumping vehicle is coming to the next attraction in Avengers Campus to help transport Super Heroes into the Multiverse. The ride vehicle will feature a design that combines elements of Tony Stark’s time-suits with Xandarian jump points and Wakandan technology.   More details on this new attraction are coming in the future!

Disney Cruise Line

  • Disney Cruise Line is preparing for a period of growth unlike anything ever experienced before! Right now, there are three new ships in development along with Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – a brand new island destination!
  • The Disney Treasure will embark on its maiden voyage, a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 21, 2024, followed by an inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral.
  • Disney Adventure is the name of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship! Disney Adventure will be the seventh ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and work is currently underway in Germany.  It’ll be the first Disney ship to sail from Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia.

Artist Renderings

Artist Concept Only – Actual build may vary. ©Disney

We’ll bring you more details as they become available!

By |2023-09-09T11:07:32-05:00September 9th, 2023|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|0 Comments
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Disney+ Subscribers Special Offer with Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line image with Mickey and Minnie
Disney Cruise Line Image with Marvel and Pixar Characters

Disney+ Subscriber Special Offer

Get immersed in the stories you love watching at home as they come to life right before your eyes with this blockbuster Disney Cruise Line offer. Just for Disney+ Subscribers, your third and fourth Guests sail FREE* with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom. Offer is available on select sailings on the Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Jan-Apr 2023, in stateroom categories 4A-11C. Taxes, fees and port expenses for all Guests are not included and are due at time of final payment.

Even better, Disney+ Subscribers can book up to 2 staterooms with this offer!

And whether you choose a special sailing like Marvel Day at Sea or the new Pixar Day at Sea…or chart a course for an exotic location in a far-off destination…you’ll experience a world of magic and fun for everyone.

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*Excludes taxes, fees and port expenses of approximately $89-$202 US dollars per person depending on the itinerary selected (all amounts subject to change). Offer excludes suites and categories with restrictions (VGT, OGT and IGT). Offer only available to Disney+ Subscribers who are Residents of the U.S. and Canada. Disney+ Subscriber can book up to 2 staterooms with this offer; 2 full-fare Guests must stay in each stateroom. The Disney+ Subscriber must be the primary Guest on the reservation and must sail in one of the staterooms hooked with the offer. Proof of Disney+ subscription required. If Disney+ subscription cannot be verified, reservation will be cancelled with applicable fees. Must be 18+ to subscribe to Disney+. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotions. Valid on new and existing reservations. Offer is subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Stateroom accommodations for four or more Guests are limited and based on availability at the time of booking. Offer valid through March 1, 2023

©Disney ©2022 MARVEL ©Disney/Pixar Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas DCL-22-2840304

By |2024-02-01T09:14:43-05:00September 7th, 2022|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Expired Specials|0 Comments
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Disney Cruise Line Returns to Popular Home Ports in Summer 2021

In the summer of 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to the popular home ports of Vancouver, Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Dover, and Copenhagen in addition to their permanent home in Port Canaveral! Whether you’re wanting to set sail in the Caribbean, be awestruck by the beauty and nature of Alaska, or explore charming cities of Europe, these amazing Disney Cruise Line itineraries have you covered.

 

Click below to see what’s in store for summer 2021:

Disney Wonder sailing in Alaska

Alaskan Adventures from Vancouver

Alaskan Adventures

In mid May through early September 2021, the Disney Wonder will return to Alaska for the summer season. Five-, seven-, and nine-night itineraries depart from Vancouver, Canada, with three different itineraries making visits to Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, and Victoria. Set sail for stunning scenery and fun and adventure both in port and on the ship.

Disney Magic sailing in Europe

European Explorations

from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Dover, and Copenhagen

Disney Cruise Line returns to Europe in summer 2021 for the Disney Magic’s grand tour of Europe! With 15 different itineraries varying from 7- to 11-nights, the Disney Magic will pay visits to the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, the Baltic, British Isles and Norwegian fjords. A new port of call in the 2021 season is the Greek island of Kefalonia.

Sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida

from Port Canaveral, Florida

And as always, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will continue to sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on the popular Bahamian, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and Southern Caribbean itineraries – all making a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island oasis in the Bahamas!

Bookings for summer 2021 open to the general public on Feb. 28, 2020 with advance booking opportunities for Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members according to the following schedule:

  • Feb. 25, 2020: Platinum Castaway Club Members
  • Feb. 26, 2020: Gold Castaway Club Members
  • Feb. 27, 2020: Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Adventures by Disney® Insiders

Contact your Magic Maker® Travel Professional today for more details!

By |2020-02-24T17:30:41-05:00February 24th, 2020|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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‘Star Wars™ Day at Sea’ on Select Disney Cruise Line Sailings

Dark Side… Light Side… Port Side…

Disney Cruise Line has announced that in addition to the already announced 2020 dates,  Star Wars™ Day at Sea will be returning to nine select sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2021! This day long celebration brings Star Wars™ fun to a ship in a galaxy far, far away – in the Caribbean.

From Jedis-in-training to Jedi Masters, there will be events geared to guests of all ages. Planned activities include:

  • Star Wars™ Deck Party and Fireworks
    • Evening filled with Music, Dancing, Games, and show
    • Deck party ends with a spectacular display of themed pyrotechnics, lasers, lighting, sound effects and Star Wars™ music
  • Themed Youth and Family Activities
    • Dress up in your own stellar costumes
    • Jedi Training Academy experience teaches young “Padawans” lightsaber moves to face off against the evil Darth Vader
    • Star Wars™ Trivia
    • Star Wars™-themed crafts, games and activities in Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab for youth
  • Meet and Greets with favorite Star Wars™ characters
    • Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Darth Vader and others will hold scheduled meet and greets and roam the decks and elsewhere around the ship
  • At-Sea screenings of Star Wars™ films
    • Watch some of your favorite Star Wars™ films in the saga
  • Special Food/Beverage Offerings

All the intergalactic fun of Star Wars™ Day at Sea will occur one day during select 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean Disney Fantasy sailings. Those sailing dates are:

Western Caribbean – includes stops in Cozumel, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay

  • 2020 – Feb. 1, 15 and 29
  • 2021 – Jan. 2, 16, 30; Feb. 13, 27

Eastern Caribbean – includes stops in either Tortola or St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay

  • 2020 – Feb. 8, 22
  • 2021 – Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20

These sailings are guaranteed to be out-of-this galaxy! Contact your Magic Maker® today for pricing and availability!

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Activities and events subject to change.

By |2020-01-23T18:54:37-05:00January 23rd, 2020|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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‘MARVEL™ Day at Sea’ on Select Disney Cruise Line Sailings

In addition to the already announced 2020 dates, MARVEL™ Day at Sea will be returning for select Disney Magic sailings in 2021! This action-packed day will bring the epic adventures of the MARVEL™ Universe to a ship in floating somewhere the Atlantic.

There will be events geared to guests of all ages. Some of the planned activities include:

  • Meet-and-Greets with Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America and other MARVEL™ Universe Super Heroes
  • A spectacular MARVEL™-themed party on the ship’s upper deck complete with music, dancing and games
  • A finale to the party that only a Super Hero could arrange – including a stunning display of themed pyrotechnics, lighting, sound effects, and MARVEL™ Super Heroes and Super Villains
  • MARVEL™-themed trivia for kids and families
  • MARVEL™-themed games, activities and arts and crafts offered throughout the day in the Oceaneer Club.
  • Special merchandise and unique food and beverage offerings

All the unforgettable fun of MARVEL™ Day at Sea will occur one day during select Disney Magic sailings from Miami. Those sailing dates are:

5-night Western Caribbean –  include a stop at Castaway Cay and either Cozumel, Mexico, or Grand Cayman

  • 2020 – Jan. 18; Feb. 1, 15, 29
  • 2021 – Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20; Mar. 6

5-night Bahamian –  include a stop at Key West, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Castaway Cay

  • 2020 – Jan. 27; Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 9
  • 2021 – Jan. 18; Feb. 1, 15; Mar. 1

These sailings are guaranteed to bring out your superhuman abilities! Contact your Magic Maker® today for pricing and availability!

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Activities and events subject to change.

By |2020-01-09T14:28:31-05:00January 9th, 2020|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The 2010s in Review: Our Favorite Disney Parks Additions

As another decade comes to a close, there’s no denying that the 2010s have brought countless changes for Disney Parks and Resorts. We said goodbye to a few beloved attractions to make way for new lands and attractions. We welcomed new characters into the Parks with opportunities to meet and greet them. And we saw new Resort accommodations open in both Florida’s vacation kingdom and in Hawaii.

With so many changes throughout the past decade, one thing has remained constant. Disney Parks and Resorts continues to provide magical experiences to our guests that help create unforgettable family memories each and every day. It’s unmatched in the travel industry, and we’re proud to be a partner in assisting with the magic!

We asked our Magic Makers® what their top moments of the decade have been, and we’re happy to share those with you!

Our Magic Maker’s Top 10 Disney Parks & Resorts Additions of the 2010s!

Disney Paint the Night Parade

Making its debut in 2015 for the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland® Park, many guests referred to the award-winning Disney Paint the Night Parade as a modern reincarnation of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade. The parade featured an array of Disney characters and more than 1.5 million LED lights that created a river of color flowing down the parade route. While the parade has been dark since Fall of 2018, there’s always hope for it to return in the future.

Disney Skyliner

The Disney Skyliner is the newest addition on our list, just opening on Sep. 29 of 2019! Coined as the “most magical flight on Earth,” Disney Skyliner is an innovative gondola system that connects Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the brand new Disney’s Riviera Resort. This complimentary transportation option runs daily, but operating hours can vary.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i

Opening in August of 2011, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa brought the magic of Disney to Hawai‘i. During development, Walt Disney Imagineers worked closely with local artisans and cultural experts to ensure the natural wonders and rich traditions of Hawai‘i was an integral part of this oceanfront resort.  Aulani Resort is far more than just another hotel – featuring over 800 accommodation options from hotel rooms to villas, several dining options including 2 restaurants, a spa and fitness center, kids club, and a large aquatics area including a private snorkeling lagoon.

Pandora—The World of Avatar

In May of 2017, Walt Disney World® Resort started transporting guests of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park to a new land 4.4 light years away! Pandora—The World of Avatar is a 12-acre land inspired by the blockbuster motion picture AVATAR from filmmaker James Cameron. The otherworldly beauty of Pandora—The World of Avatar that amazes by day has a totally different feel at night when the bioluminescent flora throughout the land begins to glow. It also host the park’s most popular attraction, Avatar Flight of Passage.

Toy Story Land

In June of 2018, this “toy-riffic” new land came to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®! Across eleven fun-filled acres designed to recreate Andy’s toy-filled backyard from the Disney·Pixar “Toy Story” films, you get a chance to “play big” in the wonderful world where Woody, Buzz, Jessie and all their pals come out to play. In addition to the existing beloved Toy Story Mania!® attraction, two new rides made their debut with the land – Alien Swirling Saucers and Slinky Dog Dash!

Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy

Early in the decade, Disney Cruise Line doubled their existing fleet by adding the Disney Dream (maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011) and Disney Fantasy (maiden voyage on Mar. 31, 2012). At 1,115 feet, these two sister ships are longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and debuted the first water coaster at sea – AquaDuck! But they are the new kids in town for only another year as three more ships are scheduled for completion in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Both ships continue to sail various itineraries out of their home port of Port Canaveral, FL. 

Cars Land®

When Cars Land opened in June 2012, Bob Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, called it the crown jewel of the Disney California Adventure® Park expansion. Years later, it still holds a special place in the hearts of fans of the Disney•Pixar Cars film franchise. In addition to meeting some of your favorite Cars friends and enjoying some food at a roadside eatery, you can ride one of the lands three attractions – Radiator Springs Racers®, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters®, or Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree®.

New Fantasyland®

Of all of Magic Kingdom® Park’s lands, New Fantasyland® is the fairest of all! Opening in December of 2012 with some components opening at later dates, this expansion brought new attractions, dining, shopping, character interactions, recreation and more to the park. And years later, some of its locations are still among the park’s most popular – like the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction and the Be Our Guest Restaurant inside Beast’s Castle.

Disney FastPass+ and Disney MaxPass

Disney FASTPASS® Service is a virtual queuing system we’ve all known and loved since the late 90s. But this past decade, that system received a bit of a technological refresh. At Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney FastPass+ allows you to make selections before your vacation even begins so that you know your “must-do” fun is locked in. This service remains complementary and may be changed on the fly using the My Disney Experience mobile app. At Disneyland® Resort, in addition to the orignal Disney FASTPASS® Service, they’ve added a new Disney MaxPass option. For $15 per day per ticket, you can make the process digital allowing you to reserve digital Disney FASTPASS® selections from your mobile devices while in the parks, as well as download, share and save unlimited Disney PhotoPass® photos from your day. Your Magic Maker® has all the details on these services and can provide more details on how to use them to their full potential!

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the newest land to debut at both the Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts. This land transports you to a galaxy far, far away where you can live your own Star Wars adventures as you explore the planet of Batuu. In addition to some galactic food, beverage and merchandise options, you’ll find two brand new attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (opening Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland® Park). As one may expect, requests to visit Batuu are high, so the locals are often having to make changes to operational procedures and hours to meet the demand. Our Magic Makers® will have the latest information for you on how you can make the most of your time on the planet.

Happy New Year! Here’s to another decade of Magical Memories!

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By |2019-12-31T13:18:52-05:00December 31st, 2019|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Other Disney Destinations, Walt Disney World News|Tags: |0 Comments
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What’s New / What’s Next at Disney destinations

“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” – Walt Disney

It’s been said that the only thing constant in life is change, and the same holds true for the entire portfolio of Disney destinations. From attractions and restaurants to shows, event and even new ships, there’s always something new for you and your family to experience. But it seems like the most daunting task is keeping track of everything!

Our What’s New / What’s Next list highlights everything upcoming for Disney Parks and Resorts! Whether your next vacation is next week or next year, be sure to follow along and keep up-to-date on the latest announcements!

Here’s a sneak peek at What’s New and What’s Next!

What's New


Walt Disney World® Resort

  • Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the newest land to debut at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Located inside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, this land transports you to a galaxy far, far away where you can live your own Star Wars adventures as you explore the planet of Batuu. In addition to some galactic food, beverage and merchandise options, you’ll find two brand new attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Due to high requests to visit Batuu, be sure to ask your Magic Maker® how you can make the most of your time on the planet.
  • In Epcot®, a new nighttime spectacular titled “Epcot Forever” made it’s debut this fall over the skies above World Showcase Lagoon. This new limited-time show will run into 2020 in which time a new permanent show called “Harmonious” will launch.
  • A historic multi-year transformation is well underway inside Epcot®, and a new space called Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience serves as a preview center providing an in-depth look at what’s to come. Be sure to head over to the Odyssey Events Pavilion to check it out!
  • A new upscale dining experience is now available inside Epcot® World Showcase Japan Pavilion called Takumi-Tei.  Japanese-inspired dishes can be ordered off of an a la carte or multi-course tasting menus.
  • On Jan. 17, 2020, the classic Impressions de France film debuted an upgrade to 4K projection and was joined by the new “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.” Also, “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” opened the Canada pavilion with new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. Lastly, The Land pavilion’s new film, “Awesome Planet” debuted, showcasing the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score from Academy Award-winning® composer Steven Price.
  • In early 2019, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park’s nighttime show was refreshed into “Rivers of Light: We Are One.” This update added new imagery from Disneynature films and animated classics.
  • In Disney Springs™, the new NBA Experience will bring anyone’s dreams of being a basketball superstar to life. Featuring 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities, this separately ticketed event is a slam dunk for any NBA fan.
  • Several new dining and merchandise locations have recently been added to the already impressive listing of options at Disney Springs™! Jaleo – A concept by world-renowned Chef José Andrés,  the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, and Ron Jon Surf Shop are now all open.
  • In Summer of 2019, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort completed a reimagining of their existing rooms and debuted a new 15-story tower. The Gran Destino Tower offers 545 modern guest rooms plus a rooftop restaurant and lounge with breathtaking views.
  • Coined as the “most magical flight on Earth,” Disney Skyliner, is a new complimentary transportation system that connects Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® to four Disney resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort.
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort just opened on Dec. 16 as a Deluxe Villa resort that immerses you in the grandeur and enchantment of the early 20th-century European Riviera. Accommodations include deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, grand villas and a new, unique accommodation, Tower Studios.

Disneyland® Resort

  • Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to the public at Disneyland® Park on May 31, transporting guests to the remote planet of Batuu. During this Phase I opening, you can become part of the story as you sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Phase II, which opened on Jan. 17, 2020, brought the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction to guests.
  • In Summer of 2019, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind opened on Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure® Park , taking guests on a “sense-ational” spin!
  • Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose is now open, offering families the opportunity to share special moments with some favorite Disney Princesses while enjoying an exquisite, three-course brunch at the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant.

Disney Cruise Line

  • In Fall of 2019, the Disney Wonder debuted several stem-to-stern enhancements for guests of all ages, including the French Quarter Lounge area,  sleek new updates for the Vibe teen area and a redesigned Cove Café for adults.
  • It’s been another award-winning year for Disney Cruise Line. Here’s an overview of some of the newest awards:
    • Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards – “Best for Families” in the ocean and river categories
    • U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines – Best Cruise Lines for Families and Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean categories
    • Newsweek America’s best customer service – No. 1 company overall and cruise line operator category
    • Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – No. 1 Top Large Cruise Line in the World
    • Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards – Disney Castaway Cay has been named the “Top Cruise Line Private Island;” “Top Cruise Line in the Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda;” and “Top Cruise Line in the Western Caribbean and Riviera Maya” – both in the Large Ship Cruise Line category
    • Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – No. 1 Ocean Cruise Line among those carrying 2,200 passengers or more

Coming in 2020


Walt Disney World® Resort

  • City Works Eatery and Pour House is slated to open at Disney Springs™ in January of 2020. The sports bar and restaurant will serve up savory bites, shareables, burgers and more – to pair with 80 beers on tap from around the world, including local breweries. For sports fans, games will air on high-definition TVs, including a 165-inch screen.
  • It’s all aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening Mar. 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, as the first ride-through attraction in any Disney park themed to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
  • A reimagined theater space called Mickey Shorts Theater will open Mar. 2020 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios® showing short films in the style of the Disney Channel animated series, “Mickey Mouse.”
  • Opening this winter, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will open in the American pavilion as a new concept featuring classic Americana fare with barbecue paired with craft beers on tap.
  • Space 220 is a new restaurant at Epcot® opening this winter as a culinary experience featuring the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.
  • “Drawn to Life,” a new show and collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering will open for previews Mar. 20 and officially debut Apr. 17 in Disney Springs™  as a replacement for the former La Nouba show.
  • In summer 2020, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in the France pavilion. On the ride, you will shrink to the size of Chef Remy and race through Gusteau’s restaurant on a wild adventure.
  • A delicious new restaurant in the France pavilion, La Crêperie de Paris, is also slated to open in Summer 2020 offering both table- and quick-service options featuring a menu from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse.
  • “HarmonioUS” will debut sometime in 2020 as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. It will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying them away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of artists from around the globe.
  • A new rodeo-themed Restaurant will open in 2020 inside Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
  • Coming in 2020 to Disney Springs™ is Beatrix, Ample Hills Creamery, and M&M’S Orlando Store.

Disneyland® Resort

  • The all-new “Magic Happens” parade will debut at Disneyland® Park on Feb. 28. Celebrating awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories, the “Magic Happens” daytime parade will feature an energetic musical score, stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” and “Moana,” plus “Coco,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more, all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals.
  • In Spring of 2020, an all-new upscale spa experience called Tenaya Stone Spa will open at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
  • In Summer of 2020, Avengers Campus  will open at at Disney California Adventure® Park to recruit the next generation of Super Heroes. Avengers Campus will open with the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man and an eatery called Pym Test Kitchen. Face-to-face encounters will take place with legendary Super Heroes like Ant-Man and The Wasp, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and his elite guards, the Dora Milaje, Thor and Iron Man. During a Phase II opening of the area, The iconic Avengers Headquarters building will become the entrance to a new attraction.

Coming in 2021


Walt Disney World® Resort

  • A Star Wars vacation experience unlike anything Disney has ever created before will fully immerse guests in a galaxy far, far away in 2021. It’s far more than a “Star Wars hotel” like many have reported. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will offer a two-night itinerary where all guests arrive and depart at the same time, similar to Disney Cruise Line. Unlike any typical cruise, though, you’ll become the heroes of your own Star Wars stories in a new type of immersive experience. Throughout the journey, you will be invited to delve deeper into your personal adventures by participating in activities, interacting with characters, crew and other passengers they meet, and becoming part of the action and the broader Star Wars saga.
  • A thrilling TRON-themed attraction, based on the guest-favorite attraction TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland, is currently under construction inside Tomorrowland® at Magic Kingdom® Park. While an exact timeframe for opening has yet to be set, plans are for it to open in time for Walt Disney World® Resort’s 50th anniversary in 2021.
  • Also opening in time for Walt Disney World® Resort’s 50th anniversary in 2021, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will feature a new innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering – a storytelling coaster that rotates 360 degrees to focus guests on the action, including the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster.
  • At Epcot® the PLAY! pavilion will open in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World®. In this digital metropolis, guests will discover an interactive city bursting with games, activities and experiences that connect them with friends, family and beloved Disney characters – both real and virtual – like never before.

Coming in 2022


Disney Cruise Line

  • The Disney Wish, the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship in the fleet, is scheduled for delivery in late 2021 and is expected to set sail beginning in Jan. 2022. Stern characters – a beloved hallmark of Disney Cruise Line vessels – have been a tradition of the Disney fleet since the beginning and reflect the theme of each ship. For the Disney Wish, the ship’s stern will feature Rapunzel.
  • The still unnamed sixth Disney Cruise Line ship is scheduled for delivery in late 2022.
  • A second island destination located on the breathtaking island of  Eleuthera in The Bahamas is on the horizon for Disney Cruise Line. Construction of this new destination called Lighthouse Point will begin only after an Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan are reviewed and accepted by the Government of The Bahamas and public consultation has occurred. Construction could begin in 2020 with completion in late 2022 or 2023.

Coming in 2023


Disney Cruise Line

  • A still unnamed seventh Disney Cruise Line ship is scheduled for delivery in late 2023.

No Date Announced Yet


Walt Disney World® Resort

  • The United Kingdom pavilion at Epcot® will welcome the first attraction inspired by Mary Poppins
  • In the China pavilion inside Epcot®, “Wondrous China” will take guests on a spectacular journey across the country, filmed and presented in a completely seamless 360-degree digital format.
  • Join in the search for priceless treasure alongside Scrooge McDuck, Donald, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, Launchpad and Webby with Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure at Epcot®. This new iteration of the popular scavenger hunt experience will replace Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure.
  • Spaceship Earth will receive a reimagining that includes new narration and an entirely new musical score focusing on the moments and ideas that define the story of humanity
  • A new pavilion is being built to serve as the home base for the signature festivals that happen throughout the year at Epcot®.
  • A lush exploration trail coming to Epcot® called Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” will invite you to meet and play with magical, living water.
  • A new nature-inspired Disney Deluxe Villa hotel  called Reflections, A Disney Lakeside Lodge, is under development on the picturesque shoreline of Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom® Park. Themed to complement its natural surroundings, the resort will include more than 900 rooms and villas spread across a variety of unique accommodation types.

By |2020-01-17T18:17:57-05:00December 27th, 2019|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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