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June 13, 2023

The fun of fall and winter holidays will meet the magic of Disney Cruise Line in late 2024 with the return of Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises. With rare itineraries to Hawaii and the South Pacific and more opportunities to visit Disney’s newest island destination in The Bahamas, families will have the chance to experience the fall seasons at sea in new and exciting ways.

Bookings open to the public on June 26, 2023. Clients that are Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club and select other affinity groups may take advantage of the following extended early booking windows:

• Pearl Castaway Club Members: Monday, June 19, 2023
• Platinum Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak and Club 33 Members: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
• Gold Castaway Club Members: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
• Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club and Adventure Insiders: Thursday, June 22, 2023
• Bookings open to all Guests: Monday, June 26, 2023 

Halloween on the High Seas

Halloween on the High Seas returns to Disney Cruise Line in mid-September through October 2024. This season of extra-special sailings will bring the fun of Halloween to guests on select cruises across the fleet with a host of added entertainment. Families will dress up and join Disney characters in their Halloween costumes; dance the night away at a spooky celebration on the upper decks; enjoy spinetingling themed food and beverages; and immerse themselves in a ghostly ship takeover with elaborate décor and a magical Pumpkin Tree.

From Port Canaveral, Florida, the Disney Wish will sail three- and four-night Bahamian voyages full of frightful fun, while the Disney Fantasy will offer these special themed cruises with lengths varying from four, six and seven nights. Four- and six-night sailings on board the Disney Fantasy will take families to The Bahamas, while seven-night escapes will transport guests to fan-favorite destinations throughout The Bahamas and Caribbean.

The Disney Magic will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on vacations ranging from three to five nights to tropical destinations in The Bahamas and Caribbean. Select sailings on both the Disney Magic and the Disney Fantasy will include a chance for families to discover fun and relaxation at Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination in The Bahamas. Located on the island of Eleuthera at Lighthouse Point, this vibrant beach retreat will be a unique celebration of Bahamian culture brought to life with the quality and service of a Disney vacation.

Very Merrytime Cruises

From mid-November through December 2024, the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be decked from bow to stern with holiday cheer and entertainment during Very Merrytime Cruises. Holiday magic will be unwrapped for the whole family with joyful holiday décor; favorite characters in their finest festive attire; themed activities that are merry and bright; and celebrations on deck that are full of holiday spirit.

Families who want to spend the most wonderful time of the year with Disney Cruise Line will have opportunities to sail from two home ports in Florida, as well as a selection of cruises from Galveston, Texas. 

Short holiday getaways will be offered from both home ports in the Sunshine State, with a selection of three- and four-night Bahamian Very Merrytime voyages on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral and four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Disney Dream. 

The Disney Fantasy will also embark a variety of four-night Very Merrytime sailings to The Bahamas, along with longer six- and seven-night itineraries in November and December. Select voyages on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will include a day of fun in the sun along the white sand beaches of Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination at Lighthouse Point during the holiday season.  

Cheerful cruises from Galveston aboard the Disney Magic will range in length from four to six nights, allowing families to celebrate the holiday season together while visiting tropical ports of call throughout the Caribbean. 

Special Sailings to Hawaii and the South Pacific

In addition to the festive themed sailings, Disney Cruise Line guests can experience bucket-list itineraries in late 2024. The Disney Wonder will sail from Vancouver, Canada, to Honolulu, Hawaii, in late September with stops on the islands of Kauai, Maui and Hawaii before arriving in Oahu. From Hawaii, the Disney Wonder will embark on a transpacific voyage to Sydney, Australia, that will take families through the South Pacific to visit once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Fiji, American Samoa and New Caledonia.

Disney Cruise Line will then set sail on its second season of vacations from Australia and New Zealand, bringing the magic of Disney close to home for local families in the region.

June 13, 2023

Is it ever too early to start counting down to the holidays? While it may not be time to dig out that ugly sweater just yet, Disneyland Resort is giving you a sneak peek at the new cozy wintertime attire that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be sporting this holiday season and confirming the return of just some holiday favorites! There are even festive treats your clients can enjoy NOW, in celebration of Halfway to the Holidays, because why should we have to wait until December to treat ourselves to some irresistibly delicious sips and bites?

Mickey and his crew always look their best for the holidays, and this year will be no different. Check out the mid-century modern inspired looks they’ll sport in Disneyland Park, putting a spin on the classic red and green with the addition of pastel colors and playful prints. These looks will include snowy sparkle, and please peep their matching holly brooches crafted by Minnie Mouse herself. These looks “sleigh!”

Craving even more holiday cheer to look forward to? Well, we’re thrilled to share that the fan-favorite attraction transformation “it’s a small world” Holiday will return to Disneyland Park this holiday season! This is always a must-do during the holidays!

If your clients are ready to celebrate the holidays NOW, they’re in luck. They don’t have to wait until December to delight in Gingerbread Man Macarons, available today through June 15 at Kayla’s Cake in Downtown Disney District. We can’t decide if they’re more adorable or delicious. Speaking of adorable and delicious gingerbread, we can’t wait to get our hands on the Mickey Gingerbread at Pacific Wharf Café, available today through June 15 in Disney California Adventure Park. While there, Guests can stop by Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land to treat themselves to an Egg Nog Slush with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, also available today through June 15.

We are already buzzing with excitement to kick off another joyful holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, and look forward to sharing many more details about the upcoming holiday season in the future. In the meantime, let’s celebrate Halfway to the Holidays!

By: Disney Destinations

June 8, 2023

Happy Halfway to the Holidays…well, almost! Summer officially starts next week, which means it’s that time of year to start the countdown to the holidays. From June 13 through 15, celebrate #HalfwaytotheHolidays with us as we give you a taste of the season with announcements, sneak peeks, special treats and of course holiday fun. To prepare for all the festive fun, we’re kicking off with our Halfway to the Holidays Foodie Guide.

One of the best parts of the holidays is the delicious eats and sips you can indulge in. And what Halfway to the Holidays celebration would be complete without some? At Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, even aboard Disney Cruise Line on the high seas, we’re unwrapping some returning favorites and new delights for this limited time.

Let’s take a peek!

Disneyland Resort 

Disney California Adventure Park 

Cozy Cone Motel 1 (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available) 

• Egg Nog Slush with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles (New)

Pacific Wharf Café (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available)

• Mickey Gingerbread

Downtown Disney District 

Kayla’s Cake (Available June 13 through 15)  

• Gingerbread Man Macaron: Gingerbread man printed macaron with gingerbread buttercream (New) 

Walt Disney World Resort 

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 13 through 15)

• Brownie Tree Pop: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a chocolate brownie dipped in white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles
• Gingersnap Cookie: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a traditional gingersnap cookie topped with candied ginger

Disney Cruise Line 

Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy 

Joyful Sweets and Sweet on You (Available June 12 through 18 aboard the Disney Wish and June 10 through 17 aboard the Disney Fantasy)

• Happy Santa Cupcake: Celebration cupcake with vanilla frosting and Christmas sprinkles

 Available on Various Disney Cruise Line Ships

Preludes and Buena Vista Theater: 

• Reindeer Sipper: Available on the following sailings:
  • Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
  • Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
  • Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
  • Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

Preludes, Buena Vista Theater, and Luna Libations (Aboard the Disney Wish): 

• Christmas Rotating Tin Popcorn Bucket with butter-flavored popcorn; available on the following sailings:
  • Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
  • Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
  • Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
  • Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

Cove Café and All Specialty Coffee Locations 

• Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler: Available on the following sailings:
  • Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
  • Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
  • Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
  • Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

From holidays to everyday excitement, there’s no limit to the fun that can be had at Disney Parks and aboard Disney Cruise Line! Keep your eyes peeled next week for more Halfway to the Holidays announcements.

Happy Halfway to the Holidays!

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

By: Disney Destinations

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year at Disneyland Resort. The leaves change color, the Halloween spirit creeps in and beloved seasonal celebrations make their return! Beginning Sept. 1, 2023, guests will discover family-friendly fall fun and fare across the Happiest Place on Earth.

During our Halfway to Halloween celebration last month, we shared that the fan-favorite Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will return this year, and during Halloween Time, Mickey Mouse and some of his pals will debut ghostly new outfits at Disneyland park.

Today, we’ll be treating everyone to even more sweet details for this year’s fall festivities for all ages, including limited-time offerings, beautiful décor all around the resort and dates for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party.

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June 1, 2023

Adventures by Disney has announced the return of Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure in 2024, a 24-day globetrotting, private jet vacation designed specifically for the ultimate Disney fan. Guests will have the chance to experience all 12 Disney Parks and three Disney studios, plus three iconic landmarks in India, Egypt and France. With space limited to 150 Guests across two departures, make sure you secure your spot on this magical carpet ride around the world. The booking cadence will be:

• June 12 – Adventure Insiders with 3+ previous Adventures
• June 14 – Adventure Insiders with 1-2 previous Adventures
• June 16 – Golden Oak Residents and Club 33 members
• June 19 – Bookings open for the general public

If interested please reach out to any of the agents at Wish Upon a Star With Us.

Watch the magic of storytelling unfold, as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being reimagined and transforms into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort! Disney wants to bring Guests along on the journey, and today share some new artist concept renderings and details, as they begin to see touches of Pixar popping up here and there at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, with much more to come!

This 15-story high-rise hotel overlooks Disney California Adventure Park. Guests may have already noticed the hotel’s exterior has a bright new look! While Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel continues to welcome Guests during this transition, we want to share a colorful glimpse of what Pixar Place Hotel will look like in the future once the transformation is finished this winter. When complete, Pixar Place Hotel will be the only fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States!

The lobby will continue to evolve over the next few months and will begin to blend beloved Pixar imagery with the hotel’s contemporary setting. When the transformation is complete, iconic images from Pixar films will be at the front desk, with characters pictured larger than life in curated artwork.

This winter, as Guests enter the hotel lobby, they will be greeted by the Pixar Lamp playfully balancing atop its ball!  A whimsical, colorful character-inspired mobile will hang above, welcoming Guests to the new, reimagined lobby atrium.

Later this summer, overnight Guests can splish and splash at an all-new water play area inspired by Nemo and his friends, where Crush the sea turtle goes with the flow atop a 186-foot-high waterslide and Hank can be seen hanging out at the pop-jet splash pad.

Later this year, a family play court will be added to the deck with activities inspired by Pixar’s famous short films. Interactive games and imaginative free play celebrate favorite friends from “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds,” and “Burrow.” And when it’s time to relax, Guests may enjoy food and drinks under the love-struck umbrellas from “The Blue Umbrella.”

By night, the pool deck is the ideal spot to take in amazing views of the Disneyland Park fireworks, and lounge by cozy character-inspired fire pits with family and friends.

This fall, the hotel will unveil a new restaurant at the resort, Great Maple. This Southern California-based modern American eatery specializes in playful takes on upscale comfort food. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, the ground-floor restaurant — with a beautiful outdoor patio — will be easily accessible to Hotel Guests, local diners and theme park goers!

Signature dishes to start dreaming about? Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Maple Bacon Doughnuts, the Cajun Shrimp & Cheddar Biscuit Benedict, and the Soda Pop-Braised Baby Back Ribs! Great Maple will also have a full bar including beer, wine and cocktails.

Great Maple’s culinary creativity will abound throughout the hotel, offering food and beverage service at the pool, as well as a new grab ‘n’ go coffee shop and café near the lobby, and eventually at the hotel’s new concierge lounge.

During the refurbishments of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, overnight Guests still enjoy the great benefits of staying on property at the Disneyland Resort such as early park entry and a special entrance to Disney California Adventure Park, along with close proximity to Disneyland Park and the Downtown Disney District.

Stay tuned as we continue to share more exciting details of what’s in the works for the upcoming Pixar Place Hotel, including a date for when the transformation will be complete!

*Applicable theme parks, days and times of operation, and attractions, experiences, and offerings for the early entry benefit may vary, be subject to availability, capacity, change and cancellation without notice, and are not guaranteed.

By: Disney Destinations

May 25, 2023

In just a few short days, we’ll be kicking off Pride Month! Throughout June, we’ll be celebrating with a variety of delicious dishes and sips expertly created by our talented teams of chefs and mixologists. They’ve brought their creative A-game as guests will soon discover in this year’s Foodie Guide.

From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Resort, guests will be able to try new delights like the Pride Mousse Cake at Contempo Café and the Mickey-shaped Macaron at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, and some returning treats, such as the Pride Lunchbox Tart at Woody’s Lunchbox.

How about we jump into this year’s Pride Month Foodie Guide and uncover what delicious eats and sips guests can try!

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

• Pride Confetti Cake: Yellow confetti cake and white chocolate ganache (New) 

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort  

Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)  

• Pride Roulade: Vanilla cake roll with lemon-cream cheese filling, sweet cream, and white chocolate décor

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As part of Disney’s Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration this summer, guests are invited to partake in new offerings across the fleet. Guests will be able to meet favorite Disney Characters dressed in new, shimmering outfits, enjoy festive décor, limited-time food and beverage and more.

As a reminder, the 25th anniversary fireworks show will be featured on most 4-night or longer sailings visiting The Bahamas, Caribbean and the Mediterranean this summer. Seamails are being sent to guests on select Silver Anniversary at Sea itineraries with more information about their sailing’s entertainment offerings. Guests sailing on Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic will not be receiving Seamails.

Sailings receiving these Seamails include:

• 3-night Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Wish : The fireworks presentation during 3-night cruises will be our popular Pirate’s Night fireworks, weather permitting.
• 4-Night Disney Wish Sailing Departing July 3: This sailing will feature two fireworks presentations, weather permitting. Instead of the 25^th Anniversary themed fireworks, this sailing will feature our July 4^th fireworks and our popular Pirate’s Night fireworks.
• 4-night Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Wish Departing June 12, June 26, July 24 and Aug. 7: The fireworks presentation on these sailings will be our popular Pirate’s Night fireworks, weather permitting. Due to the speed and location of the ship on the other evenings, we are unable to present a second set of fireworks.
• 4-night Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Dream Departing Aug. 26 and Aug. 30: The fireworks presentation on these sailings will be our Silver Anniversary Fireworks at Sea presentation, weather permitting. Due to the speed and location of the ship on the other evenings, we are unable to present a second set of fireworks.
• Alaska Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Wonder: Fireworks are not offered on Alaskan cruises. During Alaska sailings, Freezing the Night Away with Anna, Elsa, and Friends deck party will be presented instead of pirate night fireworks and 25 anniversary fireworks.
• Select Disney Dream Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings: Due to the speed and location of the ship, fireworks are not offered on select European cruises.

Guests should be sure to check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app once onboard for all shows, activities, and times.