Category: Disney Signature Experiences
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Disney Wish Utilizes New Technology and Design to Make One of the World’s Most Efficient Ships
The Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, was christened this week and is currently cruising with special guests and members of the media aboard. This cruise ship is one of the most fuel efficient cruise ships on the sea. Disney shared some details about the efforts to make this ship as efficient as…
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A New Story Sets Sail: Disney Cruise Line Welcomes Fifth Ship, Disney Wish, During Enchanting Christening Celebration
Make-A-Wish® “godchildren” christen ship among dazzling display of characters, performances and special effects PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 29, 2022) – The Disney Wish, the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened today during an unforgettable celebration filled with spectacular musical performances, special guests and characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar stories. With an astounding…
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Disney Vacation Club Has Grand Opening at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
This week Disney Vacation Club celebrated the opening of 200 new resort studios at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with a special dedication ceremony. The ceremony was inspired by the tea party from Alice in Wonderland. Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club was on hand…
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Wishes Do Come True: Disney Cruise Line Honors Make-A-Wish® Children as Godchildren of the Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line redefines longstanding maritime tradition, continues to help grant even more life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through newly announced initiatives CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line announced today that all Make-A-Wish® children, including past, present and future wish recipients, will be honored as godchildren of the Disney Wish, which sets sail this…
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Disney Reveals Design Concepts for Cotino Homes
Steps continue to be taken toward the day when Cotino will be a residential community in the Coachella Valley. Over the weekend, Disney revealed a look at the design concept for some of the homes that could be built there at some point. The design concepts for these homes were inspired by California’s Coachella Valley…
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Go Around the World in 24 Days on a Private Jet With Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney is offering a new adventure. Called Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure, this journey will take 75 guests around the world in 24 days! During the course of this trip, travelers will visit 6 countries and all 12 Disney theme parks around the world. They will also get…
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Disney to Livestream Christening of Disney Wish
On June 29, 2022, Disney will livestream the christening of the Disney Wish. This livestream for the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will take place at 11:0 AM ET. Disney described the livestream as follows: Live from Port Canaveral, Florida, this unforgettable celebration of enchantment will showcase the world’s first look inside…
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Disney Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Disney Wish from Meyer Werft
The Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of the Disney Wish, its newest ship in the fleet. This comes as the Disney Wish finishes a process of being built and made ready for guests that began two years ago. The ship’s construction took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and included thousands…
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Full Lineup of 2023 Signature Land Trips Announced by National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic Expeditions has announced its full lineup of Signature Land trips for 2023. This year, they include some incredible new destinations with the Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia: Ancient Temples and Natural Wonders expedition. This will give travelers the chance to get an in-depth and look at the wonders of Southeast Asia as they travel…
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Aunty’s Beach House Reopening at Aulani Resort
Aunty’s Beach House will soon be open again at Aulani Resort. This week it was announced that it will be reopening on May 25th. This location will be reopening for the kids during the day and the whole family in the evenings. The Disney Parks Blog shared about its reopening. Designed as a typical hale or house…
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Disney Wish to Be Featured on the Cover of Disney Twenty-Three
EXPLORE DISNEY CRUISE LINE’S NEWEST SHIP FROM BOW TO STERN THROUGH STUNNING IMAGES AND IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS PLUS, EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH DISNEY’S BIGGEST STARS, INCLUDING CHRIS EVANS FOR LIGHTYEAR; CHRIS HEMSWORTH, NATALIE PORTMAN, TAIKA WAITITI, AND TESSA THOMPSON ON THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER; EWAN MCGREGOR OF OBI-WAN KENOBI; AND STARS OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES BURBANK, Calif.…
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Adventures by Disney Headed to Sicily and the British Isles
Adventures by Disney has announced two new itineraries for 2023. Starting in May 2023, guests will be able to go with Adventures by Disney to Sicily and also the British Isles. This will join 11 other Private Adventure vacations that will be returning at the same time. This will allow guests in a party of…
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A New Take on the Sanderson Sisters Coming to Disney Cruise Line for Halloween
There are plenty of announcements coming out today from Disney Parks as part of the #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration. This includes updates about Halloween parties at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts and so much more! The Disney Cruise Line is also getting some exciting news! There will be a new approach to the Sanderson Sisters on…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Cotina, a Storyliving by Disney Community
A groundbreaking ceremony has been broken for Cotina, a Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage, CA. Imagineers joined both designers and developers for the event. According to a post on social media, the team is drawing on the region’s past and also its present for inspiration. This connects both the natural beauty and also…
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#HalfwaytoHalloween Coming to Disney Parks
Halloween is just about six months away and that means it is time for #HalfwaytoHalloween at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. This will be taking place on Thursday, April 28 and include surprise announcements from the Disney Parks! Disney Parks has already kicked things off by releasing a look at some of the treats…
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Disney Wish Leaves Shipyard and Cruises to the North Sea
The Disney Wish continues to take steps closer toward its inaugural voyage with guests aboard this summer. This last week, the Disney Wish left the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and made its way to the North Sea. The entire voyage took about 24 hours, with the ship cruising the 26 miles on the River…
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Disney Unveils Disney Planet Possible to Share How Disney is Acting to Protect the Planet
As Earth Month kicks off today Disney announced a new initiative called Disney Planet Possible. This is a collection of efforts that Disney is doing that includes “reducing our environmental footprint, caring for wildlife and their habitats, and creating stories that inspire action.” Disney says that Disney Planet Possible is “tangible actions we’re taking to…
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Disney Teases Return of Traditional Character Meet and Greets
Today Disney teased the return of hugs with characters. In a post on social media, the social distancing barrier is removed between the camera and Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse then beckons the camera closer and indicates a hug while nodding yes. The hashtags for the post indicate that traditional meet and greets could be returning…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Treasures Untold Shop Aboard Disney Wish
The Disney Cruise Line unveiled a new shop that will be aboard the Disney Wish when it begins cruising with guests this summer. Treasures Untold will be a shop found aboard the Disney Wish with signature Disney Cruise Line collectibles. Treasures Untold will be found in a retail district aboard the Disney Wish. It will…
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Disney Shares First Look at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Aboard Disney Wish
Today Disney released a first look at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique that will be aboard the Disney Wish. This salon is Cinderella-inspired and will offer makeovers for kids ages 3 to 12. This will include hairstyling, makeup, costumes and accessories. The salon includes beautiful wood features, chandeliers with candle lights, and other design elements inspired…
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New Disney Vacation Club Villas Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
This week it was announced that Disney Vacation Club (DVC) plans to develop new villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. This popular resort sits along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon and has views of Magic Kingdom. The new villas are expected to be available for DVC sometime in…
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Disney Cruise Line Shares More Details About New Musical “Disney Seas the Adventure” on Disney Wish
The Disney Wish will be setting sail this summer and when it does, there will be plenty of magical entertainment to enjoy. Recently, details about the new musical based on The Little Mermaid were released. Now, details have been released about Disney Seas the Adventure. Disney shared the following premise of the show on the…
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Disney Releases Look at Scenes From Disney Wish’s The Little Mermaid Stage Show
When the Disney Wish takes sail this summer, one of the things that will be offered to guests is the opportunity to see a brand new stage show based on The Little Mermaid. Disney has released some concept images for what some of the scenes in this show will be like when guests see the…
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Disney Cruise Line Relaxes Indoor Mask Mandate
The Disney Cruise Line is relaxing its indoor mask mandate starting on March 11th. In an update on their face covering guidelines, the Disney Cruise Line shared the following: For sailings originating from a US port of departure beginning March 11, 2022, face coverings will be optional in most indoor locations throughout our ships. Guests…