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Ahoy! We’re excited to give you an exclusive look at even more firsts coming to the Disney Adventure when the ship sets sail from Singapore later this year!

Show Off Your Super Hero Style  

At the all-new Marvel Style Studio, guests of all ages will celebrate fan-favorite Marvel Super Heroes with hair, makeup and clothing options inspired by the larger-than-life icons from the Marvel Universe. From Iron Man, Spider-Man and Captain America to Captain Marvel, Thor and Black Panther, the looks will be super. At select times during the cruise, the sleek space will transform into an adults-only lounge offering bookable beverage tastings.

After their Marvel styling is complete, guests can continue their epic Avengers-level adventure at Marvel Landing for fun on the ship’s three new attractions – Ironcycle Test Run, Pym Quantum Racers and Groot Galaxy Spin.

Spend the Day with Duffy

Duffy and Friends fans, get excited! The beloved friends are taking to the high seas for the first time with an all-new show, delightful character encounters, specialty retail shop and more.

Debuting on the Disney Imagination Garden stage, “Duffy and The Friend Ship” will bring you on a journey filled with joy, inspiration and original new songs. Guided by the seagull Tippy Blue, Duffy and Friends will set off on an imaginary voyage to explore the seas on a charming adventure.

Guests can also meet and take photos with Duffy and his cheery group of friends. Make sure to stop by the Duffy and Friends Shop where you’ll find a variety of items featuring favorite characters and pick up a guide for the Duffy and Friends Discovery Quest. During this ship-wide journey, guests will follow the clues to help Duffy and his friends find their missing items and earn a special commemorative gift that’s perfect for a cruise adventure.

Experience the Royal Treatment 

Hear ye, Hear ye! Children onboard the Disney Adventure will be cordially invited to a charming royal tea party with some favorite Disney Princesses at the all-new Royal Society for Friendship and Tea. An enchanting afternoon of scrumptious treats, captivating stories and whimsical music will teach children the society’s values of kindness, bravery and determination. Each royal guest will conclude this majestic experience by taking home official society membership keepsakes.

Disney Cruise Line favorite Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will return to provide an enchanted salon experience for younger guests ages 3 to 12. From elegant royalty to adventurous sea captains, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will make any child’s storybook fantasy come to life with magical transformations featuring a variety of costumes, hairstyling, makeup and accessories.

Yo ho! Live a Pirate’s Life

Join Captain Jack Sparrow and his band of pirates as they battle with an ink-squirting giant squid and hunt for a rare, dazzling treasure during “Captain Jack Sparrow & The Siren Queen.” This all-new show coming to the Disney Imagination Garden stage will have swashbucklers of all ages singing a hearty “Yo ho!” as you’re recruited for a thrilling journey with the sea’s most charming, yet roguish, captain and his pirate crew.

The Disney Adventure is getting ready to set sail later this year.

February 18, 2025

Beginning Feb. 25, guests can experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT through a standby queue or as a Lightning Lane experience.

While no longer available after Feb. 25, virtual queues continue to be helpful with the launch of popular attractions and the debut of new experiences and offerings, so Disney may use them again from time to time for select experiences in the future. 

EPCOT is at its most beautiful in the spring when the park transforms with the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 5 through June 2. Guests can enjoy their time strolling among the bright flower towers, taking in the blanket of colorful blooms along the World Showcase Bridge, and finding favorite topiaries throughout the park. This year is the culmination of 30 years of horticulture magic, as we celebrate three decades of Flower & Garden!

Whether this is their thirtieth year of visiting or their first, here are eight all-new experiences coming to this year’s festival!

1. There’s No Telling How Far These Topiaries Will Grow

An all-new topiary display will be making big waves this year at the main entrance of EPCOT – make way for Maui, Moana, HeiHei and Pua! Crafted with an artist’s careful eye and the horticulturalist’s loving care, these new topiaries will be the perfect welcome to guests walking into the park for a full day of floral fun.

2. One Little Spark of Photo Inspiration

Our friends over at Disney PhotoPass Service are unparalleled when it comes to creative ways to sprinkle extra pixie dust over guest photos. Guests can make plans to graft special Magic Shots onto their day with a bouquet of cool returning effects, as well as two new shots – including this particularly inspiring Figment Topiary Magic Shot. 

3. Ahoy – Family Fun Ahead!

If EPCOT is a family favorite, then guests know just how valuable it is to stay at an EPCOT region resort; strolling from their room right to International Gateway is a lovely way to start their day. Speaking of the EPCOT region resorts, the new Playalong Bay Play Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables pays homage to one of our famous resort pools, mixing fun for the whole family with adventure on the high seas. This new nautically inspired playground will be located between the Imagination! pavilion and the entrance to World Showcase. 

4. Enjoy a Seaside Bounty

Flanking the Playalong Bay Play Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables, find two new Outdoor Kitchens with menus full of seafood goodness: Yacht Grub and Beach Grub. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more menu information to sprout once the Foodie Guide goes into bloom.

And, if guests are wondering where returning favorite Outdoor Kitchens Florida Fresh and EPCOT Farmers Feast will be – they will be in their new locations at CommuniCore Plaza at the servery window and inside CommuniCore Hall, respectively.

5. A Whole Crop of Festival Merchandise

Grab a bushel of great new gear with this year’s lineup of festival merchandise! Guests can celebrate the festival’s 30^thanniversary from head to toe with a matching shirt and shorts set or a bright new spirit jersey – both featuring everyone’s favorite citrusy friend, Orange Bird, and the 30^th anniversary logo. 

For fans of Spike the Bee, guests can pack their garden party odds and ends inside a cute Lug Bag that’s sweeter than honey. They’ll feel right at home touring around the park (perhaps partaking in Spike’s Pollination Exploration scavenger hunt?) with a Spike the Bee Shoulder Plush.  

Speaking of a garden party, how cute is this “Alice In Wonderland” collection? Guests can find their inner Mad Hatter with the cutest pair of Alice In Wonderland Ears and gather some friends for a spot of tea during their next unbirthday party with a charming teacup set. 

6. Jump for Joy with a New Garden Destination

A bouquet is worth a thousand words! Guests can stop by World Celebration to discover the language of emotions as shown in plants with a new garden inspired by “Inside Out 2.”

7. They So Totally Rock!

Recently, the lineup of performers coming to the Garden Rocks Concert Series was revealed – you may have heard from the grapevine that we’re welcoming five new performers:

• March 30-31 – Queensrÿche (NEW)
• May 11-12 – Maverick City Music (NEW)
• May 23-24 – The Outlaws (NEW)
• May 30-31 – The Cat Empire (NEW)
• June 1-2 – We The Kingdom (NEW) 

8. Turn Over a New Leaf at CommuniCore Hall

There’s a new activation getting ready to bloom at CommuniCore Hall! Get a bee’s eye view at CommuniCore Hall, with a new gallery that is larger than life! Guests can grab a bite at EPCOT Farmers Feast and learn more about how Disney’s Horticulture team brings topiaries, flower towers and more to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Now that’s a full, healthy harvest of new fun coming to this year’s festival! Guests can start planning their visits now for the most beautiful time of year.

See ya real soon at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, March 5-June 2, 2025!

Don’t let Florida’s recent brush with snow fool you, the springtime splendor of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just weeks away – and that means the return of the Garden Rocks Concert Series!

From March 5 to June 2, 2025, internationally recognized artists as well as local bands will take the stage at America Gardens Theatre, rounding out a day full of fresh flavors, dazzling blooms, and the coolest character-themed topiaries.

Here’s a look at this year’s rockin’ lineup:

March 7-8 – Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston
March 9-10 – Air Supply – 50^thAnniversary Celebration
March 14-15 – Blue October
March 16-17 – Rick Springfield
March 21-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 23-24 – 38 Special
March 28-29 – Jason Scheff, longtime singer of Chicago
March 30-31 – TBD
April 4-5 – THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
April 6-7 – Sugar Ray
April 11-12 – Simple Plan
April 13-14 – Jo Dee Messina
April 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice
April 20-21 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 25-26 – Taylor Dayne
April 27-28 – 98 Degrees
May 2-5 – Plain White T’s
May 9-10 – Jon Secada
May 11-12 – Maverick City Music (NEW)
May 16-17 – The Spinners
May 18-19 – The Pointer Sisters
May 23-24 – The Outlaws (NEW)
May 25-26 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
May 30-31 – The Cat Empire (NEW)
June 1-2 – We The Kingdom (NEW)

Beginning January 29, you can secure your spot at the show by reserving a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday. 

Can you taste the flavor tonight? The talented culinary teams have been working on delicious dishes to celebrate Valentine’s Day at both Walt Disney Worldand Disneyland Resort. While this holiday may be on Feb. 14, some of these lovely libations and bites are available now, giving plenty of time for your taste buds to fall in love with these delights. 

This year, guests can feast their eyes – and stomach – upon these items. With new items that are (almost) too adorable to eat, like the Carl and Ellie Petit Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie, to returning favorites, like the Raspberry Macaron Heart from various resorts at Walt Disney Word and the Strawberry Cheesecake Minnie Caramel Apple from the brand-new Disney Wonderful World of Sweets, guests won’t want to miss anything.

I think it’s time we get to it, don’t you? I am pleased to present this year’s Foodie Guide to Valentine’s Day at Disney Parks!

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January 24, 2025

There are a lot of new adventures planned at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – from monsters and mermaids to villains and more. There’s huge excitement around the new Monsters, Inc-themed land and more details were shared today about timelines for that area of the park. 

Construction on the land is ready to begin and progress walls begin installation in the area before the end of March. This means that Cast at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano will serve their final Guests on May 10.

As for Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo, Guests will have some additional time to enjoy these areas as we kick-off a glorious 5-month finale before these areas have their final curtain call on June 7.

It’s no secret that the Muppets have a special place in our hearts and we are exploring ways to preserve the Muppet*Vision 3D film and other parts of the experience for generations to come. And don’t forget! Kermit, Miss Piggy and friends are soon headed just across the park to their new home on Sunset Boulevard. More to come about that timeline. 

Stay tuned for more details in the future.

Beginning Jan. 21, Walt Disney World will expand the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to all guests. 

The booking window will be consistent with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, allowing Guests to purchase this option in advance of their visit. Guests can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes for days they have valid theme park admission starting at 7:00 AM Eastern Time on their first day of eligibility. 

Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotels can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes starting 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay, for their length of stay (up to 14 days). This early-planning benefit is available to registered guests staying at:

• Disney Resort hotels
• Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel  
• Walt Disney World Swan Hotel  
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve  
• Shades of Green Resort 

Guests not staying in a Disney Resort hotel can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes 3 days in advance. See additional details below, which vary based on admission type:  

• Guests with date-based theme park tickets (which require the Guest to choose a start date at the time of purchase) can purchase 3 days before the first day of their ticket, for the total number of valid admission days on their ticket.  
• Guests with other ticket types can purchase 3 days before their park visit.  
• Annual Passholders can purchase 3 days before their park visit.  

This is the only update to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at this time, and the pass continues to be offered in very limited quantities. Guests looking for additional details can visit DisneyWorld.com/LightningLanePremierPass.

Artists and foodies alike, get your palates ready because the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is nearly here! From Jan. 17 to Feb. 24, 2025, EPCOT will be filled with all types of art, from visual, musical, and, of course, culinary, to dazzle your eyes and stomach.

This year, the culinary teams have rolled up their sleeves and masterfully put together some culinary creations that are as beautiful as they are delicious. With nearly 20 Food Studios, there’s a rainbow of flavors and ingredients guests won’t want to miss. 

As guests paint their taste buds with flavor, they should be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, a returning food stroll filled with beautiful works of culinary art. With each bite, collect stamps by purchasing five of these decadent dishes to redeem a special prize from Deco Delights to enjoy. To see all the tasty bites included in this year’s food stroll, look for the menu items designated with a * below.

If guests are looking for a convenient way to pay as they snack, they can try the festival-themed Disney Gift Cards. They simply load it and wear it on their wrist for quick and easy scanning when they purchase all their festival favorites.

And everyone’s favorite imagination enthusiast is back in bucket form with a new iteration of the Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn. Guests can pick up one of these new novelties and even get some Figment-inspired bites and sips over at Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey.

Without further ado, we present this year’s Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Bon appétit!

2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Menus

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There is nothing like a visit to Walt Disney World.

Guests can now book new offers for Summer 2025 visits to the Walt Disney World Resort! The following offers are now bookable:

Savor a Delicious Deal This Summer!

Enjoy a FREE dining plan when guests purchase a non-discounted minimum 3-night, 3-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option.

Save Up to 30% On Rooms At Select Disney Resort Hotels When You Stay 5 Nights or Longer

Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer this summer. Plus, enjoy other savings for shorter stays.

Florida Residents: Book Early – by Feb. 24, 2025 – and Save Up to 35% on Disney Resorts Collection Rooms This Summer

Florida residents can stay in the magic and save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels this summer.

If you are interested in more details and how to book these offers, please reach out to any of our Travel Agents at Wish Upon a Star with Us.

There is nothing like a visit to Walt Disney World.

Available for booking beginning Jan. 2, Guests can get a free dining plan with the purchase of select Walt Disney World vacation packages, for travel dates starting just in time for the summer!

Stay tuned to WDW Daily News for all the details on January 2 and how to book with any of our Travel Agents at Wish Upon a Star with Us.