Tag: Disney Cruise Line
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Disney to Reveal Newest Ship During “Once Upon a Disney Wish” Livestream
Work continues to move forward on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. While the ship is expected to join the fleet in the summer 2022, on Thursday April 29th it will be revealed to the world via livestream. Once Upon a Disney Wish will be a livestream presented at 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM…
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Captain Minnie Mouse to Be Featured on Bow of Disney Wish
The Disney Wish reached an important milestone. During a keel-laying ceremony a coin was placed under the keel for good fortune. For the Disney Wish, this coin featured Captain Minnie. This isn’t the only place that Minnie will be showing up on the Disney Wish though. Her likeness will also be found on the bow…
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels Cruises Through June as Pandemic Continues to Impact Industry
The Disney Cruise Line has once again been forced to cancel more cruises as COVID-19 continues to impact the cruise industry. The new cancelations come after the CDC released more guidelines. On the Disney Cruise Line website an announcement says that “All Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder departures through June 2021 and Disney…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Destinations and Itineraries in Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean for Summer 2022
Highlights include new ports in Greece, Portugal, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and Dominica, plus first-ever summer sailings from Miami to the Bahamas CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 18, 2021) – Disney Cruise Line will offer families exciting adventures around the world in summer 2022, including voyages to new destinations and favorite ports of call in the Greek Isles,…
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Disney Cruise Lines Suspends Departures Through May 2021
The Disney Cruise Line has extended its suspension of departures. Now, all departures will be suspended through May 2021. Along with that, all Disney Magic cruises have been cancelled through August 10, 2021. The decision was made by Disney Cruise Line in accordance with the guidelines that have been issued by U.S. Centers for Disease…
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It’s Soul Time – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we take a look at the top five stories of the week. This week these stories range from Soul arriving on Disney+, to a new addition on the Disney Wish, to a fountain reveal at EPCOT, and Snow White’s Enchanted Wish at Disneyland. Jon Favreau also…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Grand Hall Character Statue During Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration
Disney Cruise Line fans got a magical Christmas present during the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration this year. Disney released a new video with a look at the fleet’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. This video also revealed the character that would appear at the base of the beautiful staircase in the Grand Hall.…
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Cruises Through February 2021
The Disney Cruise Line has canceled all upcoming departures of its cruises through February 2021. This comes as the coronavirus continues to impact the cruise industry dramatically. The following alert was put on the Disney Cruise Line website giving an update for future cruises: Disney Cruise Line Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Alert December 4, 2020 Disney…
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4,000 Cast Members to Be Let Go By Disney in First Half of 2021
Disney has disclosed in a filing that it intends to lay off another 4,000 cast members in the first half of 2021. The news came from a 10-K filing that disclosed that it would be laying off 32,000 cast members in total, up from the 28,000 initially disclosed in September. All of these layoffs are…
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Disney Cruise Line Vacations Canceled Through Last Months of 2020
This week, Cruise Lines International Association made a tough but necessary decision. They have called off all cruising for the rest of 2020, which would include Disney Cruise Line vacations. The choice to suspend cruising through December 31 was made voluntarily. The association noted that this pause “will provide additional time to align the industry’s…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2022 Itineraries That Include Hawaii and Other Incredible Destinations
The Disney Cruise Line has announced its 2022 itineraries today. These itineraries include 10-night Hawaiian Islands cruises and also multiple sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico, departing from coast-to-coast homeports including New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, San Diego, Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida. Bookings for these cruises will open to the public on Oct. 22,…
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Delivery of Disney Wish to Disney Cruise Line Delayed
Recently Christine McCarthy, the CFO of The Walt Disney Company, spoke virtually at the Bank of America Virtual 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. During her discussion, she confirmed that the Disney Cruise Line’s next ship, the Disney Wish, will be delayed in its delivery to Disney. McCarthy responded to a question about when the…
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Disney Parks Moms Panel Now planDisney
Today Disney announced an update to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is being replaced by planDisney. This resource offers guests a chance to get questions answered by experienced Disney parks guests. The new planDisney panel is the next step in the evolution of the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is billed as a “go-to…
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Watch Virtual Showing of Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical
Disney continues to share #DisneyMagicMoments for people at home as the world continues to weather the coronavirus pandemic. Recently Disney has shared Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical from the Walt Disney Theatre. This Broadway-style show was recorded with the original cast of the show. Virtual Viewing: Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical What did…
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Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Departures Through September 30
The Disney Cruise Line has again extended the suspension of its departures through September 30 for the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder. The Disney Magic has also had its departures suspended through October 2, 2020. The news of the suspensions come after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended suspensions of…
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Supporting, Reopening, Suspending – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news, some happy and some not so happy. With the tragic murder of George Floyd, Disney is making a substantial donation to nonprofits advancing the causes of social justice. Disney is also matching the donations of Cast Members to different nonprofit organizations as…
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Remaining 2020 Alaska Cruises
The Disney Cruise Line has canceled all remaining 2020 cruises to Alaska as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The news came from the Disney Cruise Line website. On May 29, 2020, the Canadian government extended its decision to not allow cruise ships to dock in Canadian ports through October 31, 2020. As a result,…
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Virtual Viewing Showcases Disney Cruise Line’s Beauty and the Beast
Currently there isn’t a lot of cruising happening for Disney fans on the Disney Cruise Line. However, there is no shortage of Disney magic to be found coming from the Disney Cruise Line. While there may be no cruises happening the Disney Cruise Line shared a roundup of its presentation of Beauty and the Beast.…
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Disney Cruise Line Suspends All Departures Through April 28 and Vancouver Sailings Until the End of June
The Disney Cruise Line has announced that it is suspending all cruises through April 28th and any sailings from Vancouver through the end of June. A statement was posted on the Disney Cruise Line website with details. The decisions to suspend sailings are due primarily to the safety of both guests and cast members. They…
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Disney Cruise Line Awards Scholarships to Four Bahamian Female Cadets Pursuing Dreams of Becoming Shipboard Leaders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (March 6, 2020) – During a special award ceremony held this morning at the LJM Maritime Academy in Nassau, Disney Cruise Line awarded scholarships to four female cadets to attend the maritime academy. The scholarships, one for each of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, include two years of study at…
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Disney Cruise Line Returns to Greece and Offers an Exciting Array of Itineraries for Families in Summer 2021
Summer season returns to Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas, and features new ports of call in Greece, Sweden and Norway CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2020) — In summer 2021, Disney Cruise Line will sail a variety of itineraries around the world including a return to Greece – back by popular demand – and exciting and varied…
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Disney Wonder Sets Sail from New Orleans
The Disney Wonder has just embarked on a new season from a new port marking the Disney Cruise Line’s arrival in New Orleans. This is the first time that the Disney Cruise Line has had a homeport in Louisiana. The first sailing was a special event with Princess Tiana, Naveen, and members of a New…
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Star Wars Day at Sea Returns in 2021 with Galactic Adventures on Disney Cruise Line
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2020) – Out-of-this-world adventures return to Disney Cruise Line in 2021 with Star Wars Day at Sea. This special day-long celebration is filled with unique character encounters, unforgettable live shows and Star Wars-themed activities for the entire family. Star Wars Day at Sea takes place on seven-night Disney Fantasy cruises to the…
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Disney Parks to Offer First Look at Disney-Pixar’s Onward!
Disney-Pixar’s Onward will be arriving in theaters on March 6, 2020. This new animated feature will tell the story of two elf brothers who embark on a magical quest to experience on more day with their departed dad. This story takes place in a modern magical world that Ian and Barley live in. Starting on…