Category: Disney Signature Experiences
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Step Into an Incredible World When Visiting the Parr House at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
The Artisan Club at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community is now officially open in Rancho Mirage, California. This first community of its kind allows residents to not just live in a community that has the Disney difference. It also has the option to be a part of the Artisan Club. There, even more…
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Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community Celebrates Opening of Artisan Club
On the evening of Thursday, October 23, 2025, Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community celebrated the opening of the Artisan Club. The opening of the Artisan Club at Cotino marks a major milestone in the community as this oasis in the mountain desert continues to blossom. The evening’s event included special guests, residents of…
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An Evening at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
It seems like just yesterday that Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community was announced. This was accompanied by pictures with shovels in front of a big lot. Fast forward a few years and Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community is now welcoming its first residents and Disney magic is beginning to blossom in…
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Disney Destiny Begins Crossing to Florida From Europe
The Disney Destiny has begun its crossing of the Atlantic Ocean to its new home at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 5,000 nautical mile trek will take approximately 2 weeks. Along the way, the ship will make a stop at its first port of call at Funchal, Portugal. The Disney Cruise Line released…
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Restaurants and Retailers Announced for First Phase of Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops at Storyliving by Disney Opening Fall 2026
As Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community, continues its construction and development, more news is being released about its first town center tenants. First up is the announcement of restaurants Elevare, locally-owned On the Mark Fine Foods & Provisions, Khaga Yoga and the first U.S. location of Canadian-based specialty coffee shop Artigiano as the initial tenants for the town center.…
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Disney Cruise Line Officially Takes Possession of Disney Destiny
The Disney Destiny is now officially a part of the Disney Cruise Line fleet. In a ceremony, Meyer Werft handed off the ship to Disney after building this beautiful new ship that is themed to Heroes and Villains. The news was officially shared in the following social media post: For the handing over, Joe Schott,…
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Disney VoluntEARS From Disney Cruise Line Deepen Impact in Alaska
Disney VoluntEARS regularly make a difference in the communities where they work and live. The Disney Cruise Line extends the impact that Disney VoluntEARS make. One of the places where this impact is felt is in Alaska. As the season of cruising concluded in Alaska, Disney VoluntEARS continued to make the world around them a…
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Health and Wellness Programming Revealed by Storyliving by Disney and Optum
This fall, there are some new and exciting wellness offerings coming to Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community. Along with the magic of Disney coming to Cotino in Rancho Mirage, California, there will also be the opportunity for residents to become members of the voluntary Artisan Club. This opens doors to go on a…
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Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Names Disney #1 Large Ship Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line has been honored by the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, Disney was named the #1 Large Ship Cruise Line. The accolade was given after 757,109 votes were tallied for the 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey. Readers of Condé Nast Traveler shared their opinions on a wide range…
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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Cast Members
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Nestled on Florida’s scenic Treasure Coast, and just a couple of hours south of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is Disney Vacation Club’s first off-site resort. It opened on October 1, 1995. Since then, it has continued the legacy of vibrant Disney storytelling,…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Rehearsal Facility
Walt Disney Imagineering continues to pull back the curtains of its historically secretive operations. While many (most) of the secrets remain intact, Disney fans are still getting a look at some of the ways that Imagineering makes magic come to life. In a new video that was posted on YouTube, Imagineering showed off the Disney…
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Meet Zayah and Gamble, The Storytellers Aboard the Disney Destiny
When the Disney Destiny begins to take its first guests on its maiden voyage on November 20, 2025, there will be many different magical offerings for guests to enjoy. Many of the characters and stories that are being shared will be family. However, some will be new. For example, there will be two traveling storytellers…
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Disney Cruise Line Gives Look at Oceanview Staterooms in Disney Wish
The Disney Cruise Line is continuing to share looks at different parts of its ships. Recently, the stateroom hallways of the Disney Wish were showcased. Now, the Oceanview Staterooms are being shown from aboard the Disney Wish. In a post on the Disney Parks Blog, these beautiful rooms were showcased. Take a look below! What…
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Disney Cruise Line Shares Tour of Themed Disney Wish Stateroom Hallways
The Disney Cruise Line has a lot of magic to be explored and experienced aboard its various ships in the fleet. One of the ships, the Disney Wish, is full of magic to be enjoyed. The Disney Cruise Line has shared a tour of this ship’s recently updated stateroom halls via the Disney Parks Blog.…
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Disney Cruise Line Celebrates World Maritime Day By Showcasing Crew Members
World Maritime Day is celebrated on September 25th each year. This year, the International Maritime Organization chose “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” as the World Maritime Day theme for this year. This reflects on the ocean’s vital role in the maritime industry and our responsibility to protect it. These theme aligns with Disney’s commitment to taking…
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Disney Destiny Conveyance Sees Next Disney Cruise Line Ship Departing Germany
The Disney Destiny is in the midst of yet another major milestone in its trek to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet. After approximately two years of construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, it began its conveyance (the process of transporting a ship to open water for the first time). A big…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 40% Discount Offer for World Gratitude Day
The Disney Cruise Line has announced a new offer that can offer a 40% discount for cruisers this fall. The deal was announced ahead of World Gratitude Day on September 21, 2025. It offers a 40% discount on select sailings between October 17, 2025, through December 19, 2025. To get the deal, cruises must be…
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Disney Aulani Announces 2026-2027 Ambassador
The 2026-2027 Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team has been named, and more Ambassadors will be named at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris soon. Twelve years ago, Shawny Morey, who was named the 2026-2027 Disney Aulani Ambassador, left the comfort and stability of an office job for a part-time restaurant hostess position at Aulani, A Disney…
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Cast for Disney Destiny’s Theatrical Offerings Arrive on the Ship in Germany
Another step toward the maiden voyage of the Disney Destiny has occurred. The cast for Disney Destiny’s Broadway-style shows that will be presented in the Walt Disney Theatre has arrived in Germany to prepare for the shows the ship will offer. The group arrived on the ship to see for the first time the venue…
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VIDEO: Disney Villains: Icons of Evil | Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney
There were quite a few fun presentations that were shown at Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney. One of them was on Sunday morning and called Disney Villains: Icons of Evil. This was the first presentation of the day. As fans walked in on Sunday morning, villainous chairs could be seen…
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Ginger the Pumpkin Tree Arrives on Disney Treasure
A new Halloween offering has appeared on the Disney Treasure. Named Ginger, the Pumpkin Tree is the first to join a ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This one-of-a-kind tree is exclusive to the Disney Treasure. Inspiration Ginger brings the Grand Hall to life with glowing gourds, twinkling lights, and intricate carvings. She sets…
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Disney Adventure Maiden Voyage Delayed to March 2026
The Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage has been delayed. Originally scheduled for December 15, 2025, the maiden voyage will now be March 10, 20256 in Singapore. Guests who were originally booked on the maiden voyage and impacted sailings between December 15th and March 12th have been notified by the Disney Cruise Line. Joe Schlott, President of…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals More Details About Disney Destiny’s Cask & Cannon
The excitement is building as the time draws nearer for the Disney Destiny to take guests on their first voyage aboard this ship themed to heroes and villains. Ahead of its maiden voyage in November, more details are being revealed about the wonders that will be found within. Some of these details were revealed at…
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Disney Destiny to Offer Adventurous Drinks
When the Disney Destiny takes to sea later this fall, it will be full of adventures that celebrate the theme of heroes and villains. This theme won’t just found in shows and decorations. It will carry on into the various culinary experiences found on this beautiful ship. Some of these culinary experiences will include some…