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Disney Cruise Line Summer 2026 Itineraries Announced

Disney Cruise Line has announced its sailing itineraries for Summer 2026, offering family vacations to Alaska, Europe, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Bookings open Monday, February 10, 2025!

From the pristine shorelines of Alaska and the charming cobblestone streets in the British Isles to sun-drenched beaches in the Bahamas and the vibrant, historical cities of Italy to the endless opportunities for exploration onboard the Disney Adventure departing from the shores of Singapore, these Disney Cruise Line sailings will offer every flavor of vacation.

Mickey & Minnie on an Alaskan Disney cruise.

Alaskan Adventures from Vancouver

Beginning in May, both the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder will embark on seven-night voyages from Vancouver, Canada. Ports of call will include Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, all famous for their prehistoric glaciers, rich histories, and eclectic shopping. In addition, you’ll sail up close to Dawes Glacier, a majestic tidewater glacier that towers over 600 feet tall.

New European Escapes

As the Disney Dream returns to Europe for the summer, it will invite guests to travel to picture-perfect ports across Italy, Greece, Croatia, Malta, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. It will kick off summer with a 14-night transatlantic crossing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Barcelona, Spain. For the first time, the Disney Dream will call on the island city of Cagliari, located in Sardinia, Italy, a brand-new destination for Disney Cruise Line.

Tropical Getaways from Florida

Guests seeking a sunny escape can depart from Port Canaveral, Florida, on three different Disney Cruise Line ships for destinations in the Bahamas and Eastern or Western Caribbean, including stops at Disney’s tropical retreats, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

The Disney Fantasy will primarily sail on four- and five-night Bahamian voyages, with one 10-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean.

The Disney Wish will depart on three- and four-night Bahamian voyages.

The Disney Treasure will embark on seven-night sailings to the Eastern or Western Caribbean, giving guests a chance to soak up rays on the beautiful beaches of Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Falmouth, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico, and more.

Disney Destiny Inaugural Sailings from South Florida

Departing on four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, the Disney Destiny, which launches in November of 2025, will visit Nassau, The Bahamas, Disney Castaway Cay, and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The Disney Destiny will also offer two seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean during the summer season.

Disney Adventure Inaugural Sailings from Singapore

The Disney Adventure will set sail in December 2025 and offer a lineup of three-night and four-night itineraries from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore from April through summer 2026.

On board the Disney Adventure, guests will unlock epic experiences celebrating beloved stories from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. From three brand-new, Marvel-themed attractions at sea to an array of dining options and Broadway-style musical spectaculars, including “Remember,” developed exclusively for the Disney Adventure, there is much in store for guests to discover.

Visit my post on the Disney Adventure Inaugural Sailings for all the exciting details about the enchanting lands on this unique ship joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet!

Booking Information

Bookings begin on different days next week, starting Monday, February 10, 2025, for different levels of Castaway Cay members and other Disney affinity groups. General members (those who have never sailed on a Disney cruise) can book on Monday, February 17, 2025.

February 10 – Pearl Castaway Club
February 11 – Platinum Castaway Club, Club 33, & Golden Oak Club
February 12 – Gold Castaway Club
February 13 – Silver Castaway Club, Disney Vacation Club, & Adventure Insiders
February 17 – General Public

Costs are generally the lowest when you book during this initial release, and some of the more popular itineraries can sell out quickly. Expect long waits on the phone with DCL. If you don’t need to apply a placeholder or credit to your new booking, it’s definitely going to be faster to book on the DCL website starting at 8 a.m. ET or have a travel agent do it for you.

For more details, visit the Disney Cruise Line Summer 2026 Itineraries page:

Disney Cruise Line Summer 2026 Itineraries

We love Disney cruises, so let me know if you want to chat about them. If you want me to help with your bookings, please contact me ASAP.

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass Expands Again

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, Walt Disney World will expand the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to all Disney World 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. The pass continues to be offered in very limited quantities.

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.

For more details about the Premier Pass, please visit my Lightning Lane Premier Pass post.

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2025

This year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is about to start on Friday and will run from January 17 – February 24, 2025 at Disney World. This festival will showcase the fine arts, performance arts, and culinary arts.

A highlight of this festival is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series where major Broadway stars perform songs from Disney Broadway musicals. Shows take place on select days at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm at the America Gardens Theatre in the America pavilion. The list of performers is listed on the concert series page above. Check it often for the latest updates.

If you want to guarantee yourself a seat, you may want to book a dining package. Some shows will fill up fast.

Throughout the day around the World Showcase, other musical acts will also be performing.

Another key component will be the unique food booths showcasing dishes with a more artistic flair. Some look almost too pretty to eat!

One of the most unique features of this festival will be the many opportunities to see and participate in artistic activities yourself.

Artists will be showcasing their paintings and even painting live during the day. You can also join your fellow park-goers in painting a giant paint-by-numbers type wall mural.

Other artists will be drawing the most amazing 3D chalk art images on the sidewalks that you can then take pictures with. You really look like you’re inside that drawing. They’re incredible!

There will also be new photo ops, PhotoPass Magic Shots, plenty of merch, and many other fun activities. This is a short but unique festival and is included with your valid EPCOT admission. Try to catch it.

For more details, visit the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts page.

We’ve attended this festival in past years and it was one of our favorites. As always, feel free to contact me if you want to chat about planning your Disney trip.

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Disney Adventure Inaugural Sailings on Sale

Disney Cruise Line has announced that their first ship to home port in Asia, the Disney Adventure, will set sail from Singapore on December 15, 2025!

Booking is open now for Castaway Club members and for the general public on December 10, 2024.

The Disney Adventure will sail 3-night and 4-night cruises at sea, meaning there will be no port stops for these sailings. Instead, partake in magical adventures on the ship with 7 imaginatively themed areas based on the tales of Disney, Marvel, and Pixar – Disney Imagination Garden, Town Square, Marvel Landing, San Fransokyo Street, Toy Story Place, Disney Discovery Reef, and Wayfinder Bay.

Disney Imagination Garden

At the heart of the ship, amid a charming courtyard and majestic stage, lies a special gathering place brimming with the magic of 100 years of Disney storytelling.

Because every story begins with a spark of imagination, your holiday at sea begins here, with a high-energy Let’s Set Sail dance party. Throughout your voyage, you can also catch captivating stage performances like Avengers Assemble!, spot some favorite Disney Characters and enjoy Indian and Pacific cuisines at Gramma Tala’s Kitchen and Mowgli’s Eatery.

Town Square

Celebrating the Disney Princesses from Tangled, Cinderella, Frozen, The Princess and the Frog and more, this fantastical area offers lavishly themed dining, quaint cafés and lounges, imaginative salons and stunning shops.

As the ship’s premier indoor entertainment hub, Town Square is also home to the iconic Walt Disney Theatre, where enchanting Broadway-style shows spring to life—and Spellbound, the shadowy lounge inspired by the Evil Queen from the Disney Animation Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Marvel Landing

A fun-filled adventure zone on the high seas awaits you at Marvel Landing. Located on the ship’s upper deck, this mighty area is a celebration of all things Marvel, where new recruits and seasoned Super Heroes alike can avenge their need for adventure with 3 brand-new, supercharged attractions.

Ironcycle Test Run – test-drive Tony Stark’s latest Ironcycle prototype on a thrilling 820-foot-long rollercoaster, the longest at sea, suspended up to 30 feet above the upper decks.

Pym Quantum Racers – steer Pym Tech-modified mini-cars on an oversized toy set track.

Groot Galaxy Spin – take off on an out-of-this-world flight onboard a Nova Corp Bass Jumper, set to an awesome mix of upbeat music.

San Fransokyo Street

The vibrant energy of Tokyo meets the laid-back charm of San Francisco on this lively “street” inspired by the Disney film Big Hero 6. Secret entrances to urban-themed tween and teen youth clubs are located within 2 of the street’s charming shops—Edge of the Bay Café and Vibe Records.

At the end of the street, guests can check out the action at a trolley stop, a cable car lounge, a shopping area, and Baymax Cinemas, showing classic and newly released Disney films.

One of the highlights of San Fransokyo Street is Big Hero Arcade, a one-of-a-kind family gaming lounge featuring video games and immersive, high-tech experiences—plus a chance to meet the one and only Baymax, the film’s larger-than-life healthcare companion robot. The Hiro Training Zone is an immersive full-body training simulator that will allow you to put your skills to the test as you run, dodge, and block your way across a high-tech gaming floor.

Toy Story Place

Dive into aquatic family fun as the whimsical world of the Pixar Toy Story films spring to life in surprising and imaginative ways. This lively area, spanning the center of the upper decks, takes the joy of play to infinity and beyond, with the Sunnyside Family Pool, Woody and Jessie’s Wild Slides, the Flying Saucer Splash Zone, the Toy Story Splash Pad and several whirlpool spas.

The family can also enjoy watching Disney films on 2 jumbo screens. And when it’s time to refuel, enjoy a quick bite from Pizza Planet or a soft-serve ice cream from Wheezy’s Freezies.

Disney Discovery Reef

Immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater tales of The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Lilo & Stitch, and Luca at this expansive open-air retreat at the back of the ship.

Savor tasty offerings at Cosmic Kebabs. Sip on a wickedly delicious bubble tea at Bewitching Boba and Brews. Explore the breezy sports bar, Taverna Portorosso, and the walkup coffee bar, Palo Café, both inspired by the picturesque coastal Italian village featured in the Pixar movie Luca.

This breezeway is also home to upscale dining at Palo Trattoria and Mike and Sulley’s Flavors of Asia.

All of this and more is set amid dazzling coral reefs and soft sunlight filtering through glass canopies. By night, witness the area transform into a wondrous bioluminescent paradise.

Wayfinder Bay

When the spirit of discovery beckons, follow your heart to this outdoor oasis of relaxation and entertainment inspired by the Disney film Moana.

Lounge on tiered deck seating, cool down with a refreshing beverage from the shaded Wayfinder Bar or unwind in the sparkling wading pool.

The pool area, featuring a massive screen, also doubles as a unique performance venue for interactive events and live shows like Moana: Call of the Sea.

Entertainment

Set sail on an adventure at sea brimming with dazzling musicals, upbeat deck parties, Disney movie screenings, and unforgettable meet and greets with some of your favorite pals from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. There will also be karaoke, game shows, and more signature events.

Enjoy Broadway-style entertainment, including an all-new musical spectacular developed exclusively for the Disney Adventure, “Remember,” starring Disney-Pixar’s Wall-E and other beloved Disney stars. In addition, “Disney Seas the Adventure” will take guests on a musical journey through beloved stories featuring iconic Disney songs and characters.

Kids, tweens, and teens can embark on new adventures of their own in unique, dedicated spaces overflowing with interactive fun.

While the kids are off having the time of their lives in clubs created just for them, adults can enjoy elevated adult experiences. Enjoy luxurious spa treatments, intimate dining, specialty shopping, guided beverage tastings, and captivating bars and lounges.

Dining

Savor everything from elegant culinary journeys to made-to-order casual fare at magically themed restaurants throughout the ship.

Disney Cruise Line will continue its signature rotational dining concept on this ship, in which guests will have three distinctly Disney dining experiences for dinner during their voyage, with a preset dining schedule. You will be accompanied by the same dedicated service team assigned to your dining party as you rotate to each restaurant throughout the voyage.

Guests will enjoy a wide array of dining options with Asian cuisine and other international favorites.

Navigator’s Club will honor the prestigious maritime tradition of exclusive “captain’s table” dinners.

Hollywood Spotlight Club will evoke the glitz and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood.

Guests will also dine at one of two magically animated restaurants celebrating the art and artistry, as well as the legacy, of Disney and Pixar animated films. This will be a one-of-a-kind experience where the dining rooms will transform from black-and-white to full- spectrum color throughout the meal and guests’ drawings spring to life and star alongside famous characters in a show-stopping, on-screen animated finale throughout the dining rooms.

Animator’s Palate will be adorned with film strips and props from favorite movies such as Disney Animation’s The Little Mermaid and Encanto and Pixar’s Toy Story.

Animator’s Table will feature authentic artwork from iconic films such as Disney Animation’s Aladdin and Frozen and Pixar’s Finding Nemo, showcasing the process of transforming a hand-drawn sketch into living animation.

The Enchanted Summer Restaurant and Pixar Market Restaurant will serve buffet-style breakfast and lunch each day, then switch to table-service dinners as part of the dinnertime lineup during each voyage.

Enchanted Summer Restaurant will be a cozy village dining hall inspired by Disney Animation’s Tangled and Frozen.

Pixar Market Restaurant in Toy Story Place will be a celebration of Pixar films. Each dining area will capture the spirit of one of the studio’s beloved films, from Inside Out and Monsters University to Turning Red, The Incredibles, and more.

In addition to the elaborately themed restaurants, guests can choose from a diverse array of dining options – including fine dining, scrumptious snacks, quick-service restaurants, 24-hour room service, themed lounges, and gourmet cafés.

Accommodations

The staterooms on the Disney Adventure will blend modern comfort with the enchanting spirit of beloved Disney Animation, Pixar, and Marvel stories. Each stateroom will feature thoughtful amenities, family-friendly conveniences, and special Disney touches.

The first set of Inaugural Sailings from December 2025 through March 2026 are on sale now!

To learn more about the ship and view the list of Disney Adventure’s sailing dates, visit the Disney Cruise Line site.

If you want to join in the Disney, Pixar and Marvel adventures, this is the ship for you! We can’t wait to visit Singapore and check out this unique ship!

I’m sure the inaugural sailings and especially the maiden voyage will book up very quickly. The best time to book a cruise for the lowest rate will be when the sailing is first released.

If you want to chat more about Disney cruises or are interested in booking a cruise, contact me ASAP.

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass Expands

Beginning today, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, Walt Disney World will expand the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to all Disney Resort hotels.

Guests staying at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa, Moderate, Value Resorts, and other select hotels will be eligible to purchase up to seven days before the first day of their Resort stay – for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days).

For more details about the Premier Pass, please visit my Lightning Lane Premier Pass post.

Disney Treasure Christening Live Stream

The brand new Disney Treasure cruise ship is going to be christened tonight!

Christening is a maritime tradition that brings good luck to the ship, its crew, and all who sail on the vessel. Before welcoming guests onboard, Disney Cruise Line will christen the Disney Treasure in New York City and you can watch it live!

Tune in to the Christening Live Stream on November 19, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET on the Disney Parks Blog website or YouTube channel.

The Disney Treasure will take you on the grand adventures of Disney animation, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel characters, and immerse you in the worlds of some iconic Disney Parks attractions. Join in Disney’s first “Coco”-themed theatrical dining experience, a bar inspired by the Haunted Mansion, and a stage show featuring the journey of Moana!

Stay tuned as more details about this exciting new ship are revealed in the coming weeks. The maiden voyage will be Dec 21, 2024, with some preview sailings before that, so I’m sure we’ll see some pictures and videos pretty soon.

Visit my Disney Treasure Revealed post for more details about the ship. Booking is open now for sailings into 2025.

Feel free to contact me if you want to chat more about Disney cruises. We can’t wait to see this beautiful ship! Join us!

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Disney Pilots New Lightning Lane Premier Pass

UPDATE: Beginning Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, Walt Disney World will expand the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to all Disney Resort hotels. Guests staying at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa, Moderate, Value Resorts and other select hotels will be eligible to purchase up to seven days before the first day of their Resort stay – for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days).

Beginning mid/late October 2024, Disney World and Disneyland California will begin piloting a new service providing expedited entry to theme park attractions: Lightning Lane Premier Pass.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be offered in very limited quantities and will give guests one entry to each available Lightning Lane entrance in the theme park they are visiting that day. This includes attractions included in both Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, but with Lightning Lane Premier Pass, guests do not need to select an experience time.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be an optional premium offering, and prices will vary based on the date and theme park guests are visiting.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass is separate from the current Multi-Pass and Single-Pass options. Guests can purchase any or all options once on a given day. The Premier Pass can only be purchased for only one park per day though, while the other two options allow guests to use them in multiple parks a day if they have park hopper tickets. Except for the few rides that are only available via Virtual Queue, guests can also use the free Standby lines instead of buying any of the pass options.

This new Premier Pass option offers great flexibility to guests who do not want to pick return times for rides and attractions throughout the day as they do now with the other two options. This is also a good way to bypass the standby wait when Multi-Pass or Single-Pass options are already sold out for their park day. This Premier option is very similar to the Universal Studios Express Pass, which many guests have been asking for for a long time since it is so much easier to use than the current Lightning Lane options. If this pilot goes well, Disney will probably offer this with greater availability. More details will probably emerge once this goes live and guests start using it.

At Walt Disney World, it will be available to guests staying at Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts and may be purchased up to seven days in advance of their stay. It will only be valid for use in one park of the guest’s choice per day. It will also include digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos from your day, captured with Disney PhotoPass Service, as well as access to PhotoPass Lenses in the MDE app to create some fun photos with Disney-themed, augmented-reality effects.

Prices for Lightning Lane Premier Passes vary by date and theme park. At launch, prices will range from $129 to $449 (per pass, plus tax), with the highest prices falling on a limited number of days over peak travel periods. Eligible Guests will be able to view prices in the My Disney Experience app. Valid resort reservations and theme park admission are required. Park reservations may also be required, depending on the type of admission and date of your visit.

The first date it will be available at Walt Disney World is October 30, 2024.

Update: Starting Feb 25, 2025, Disneyland guests may be able to purchase the Premier Pass 7 days before their trip. Visit the Disneyland Premier Pass page for more details.

At Disneyland Resort, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be available first come, first served beginning two days in advance of a theme park reservation and will be valid for use in both theme parks. Get unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass digital photos from your day, as well as access to PhotoPass Lenses in the MDE app to create some fun photos with Disney-themed, augmented-reality effects.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be priced at $400 per person, per day for park visits through December 31, 2024. Beginning in 2025, pricing will vary by date and demand within a $300 to $400 range.

Prices will be displayed in the Disneyland app up to 2 days in advance of your park visit, starting at 7:00 AM Pacific Time. Valid admission and a park reservation are required in order to purchase a Lightning Lane pass. To visit more than one park in the same day, your valid theme park admission must include the Park Hopper benefit.

The first date it will be available at Disneyland is October 23, 2024.

For more details on the current Lightning Lane options, please refer to my Lightning Lane Guide.

Feel free to contact me if you would like to chat more about Lightning Lanes or planning your next Disney trip.

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Hurricane Milton Closures

As of Monday, October 7, 2024, Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 5 and is projected to make a direct hit across Tampa, Orlando, and most of Florida later this week.

Evacuation orders have already been given to several areas near Tampa. Orlando and Tampa airports have announced closures. Some attractions have announced closures and changes to cancellation policies. Of course, more changes will likely be made as it gets closer. Check with your specific transportation, lodging, cruise, and attraction source.

For the latest information on the following locations, please visit these sites:

Visit Florida
Florida Disasters Information
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
St Pete-Clearwater Int’l Airport (PIE)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Port Canaveral
Port Everglades
Disney World Weather Updates
Universal Orlando Weather Updates
SeaWorld Orlando Weather Updates
Legoland Florida
Florida Attractions

If you have a trip to Florida planned through the upcoming weekend, it will most likely be affected. Please modify your travel plans or check for changes if you still have to travel. Work with your travel sources or your travel agent.

Of course, it is more important for everyone to stay safe. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for everyone in the path of the storm. Be careful!

Hurricane Helene Closures

Due to the impending landfall of Hurricane Helene in Florida on Thursday, September 26, 2024, some attractions have announced several closures already. Of course, more changes may be made as it gets closer.

Update Thursday September 26, 2024

Tampa International Airport suspended all commercial and cargo operations beginning at 2 a.m. Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene, with the Airport remaining closed to the public until it can assess any damage after the storm.

Walt Disney World has announced the following changes for Sept 26th:

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is cancelled. Guest tickets will be refunded.
The Magic Kingdom Park will close at 8pm. The other parks will operate within their usual hours as of now.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed.
Miniature golf courses will be closed.

For the latest information, check the Disney Weather Updates page.

Disney has stated that they are “closely monitoring the path of the storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members.”

Universal Orlando has announced the following closures for Sept 26th:

Volcano Bay will be closed.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is canceled.
Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure will close at their regularly scheduled times – with Universal Studios closing at 5 p.m. and Islands of Adventure closing at 8 p.m.
Universal CityWalk will close early at 8 p.m.
Our hotels remain operational as they focus on taking care of our guests.

If you have a Halloween Horror Nights single night dated ticket or Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass for Thursday, Sept. 26 it will be automatically honored for a single night use through Sunday, Sept. 29.

For the latest information, check the Universal Orlando Weather Updates page.

The SeaWorld family of parks has announced the following changes for Sept 26th:

SeaWorld Orlando will close at 2pm.
Busch Gardens Tampa will be closed.
Adventure Island will be closed.
Aquatica Orlando will be closed.
All date-intended tickets for closure days have been extended through September 30, 2024 and requires no action to be taken.
Discovery Cove will be closed.

For the latest information, check the SeaWorld Orlando Weather Updates page.

Orlando International Airport is currently operating as usual, but check your airlines’ flight status for flight changes from the airlines.

For the latest information, check the MCO site and your airline’s site.

If you have an upcoming cruise, check with your specific cruise line’s site for any changes to your cruise.

Port Canaveral has made the following statement:

Because of the effects of Hurricane Helene, we are anticipating cruise vessels scheduled to arrive at Port Canaveral on Friday, Sept. 27 will be delayed. These delays will likely impact guest embarkation times for outbound sailings. All cruise guests planning to sail from Port Canaveral on Friday, Sept. 27 or Saturday, Sept. 28 are advised to contact their cruise lines to confirm their embarkation and ship’s departure time.

If you have a trip planned through the upcoming weekend, some components of your trip may be affected. Please check for changes before traveling and work with the vendors or your travel agent. Of course, it is more important for everyone to stay safe. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for everyone in the path of the storm. Be careful!

Disney Destiny Inaugural Sailings on Sale Now

Disney Cruise Line has announced that their newest ship, the Disney Destiny, will set sail on November 20, 2025!

The Disney Destiny will sail 4-night and 5-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Every sailing will contain a port day at Disney’s private island Castaway Cay or its newest private destination Lookout Cay. Some sailings have port stops at both locations! This will be DCL’s seventh ship and will be a sister ship to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure ships.

In a departure from the other ships, the theming will be based on Heroes and Villains and will feature a very different style and color scheme. The Grand Hall takes inspiration from Black Panther for the Vibranium chandelier and armor metalwork and will feature T’Challa as the main statue. Marvel theming will be prominent in other areas of the ship as well, such as Spiderman being the stern character.

Restaurants, lounges, and staterooms will be inspired by other heroes and villains, such as The Lion King (new dinner show restaurant), Marvel, Dr Strange, Cruella de Vil, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles, Haunted Mansion, Iron Man, and more.

The stage shows will be Disney Seas the Adventure, Frozen – A Musical Spectacular, and unique to the Disney Destiny ship, a new show based on Disney Hercules! This spectacular mythical journey of good vs evil remains true to the film’s essence, yet will present a fresh, modern take for a live theatre audience with pop and gospel musical influences.

The first set of Inaugural Sailings from November 2025 through May 2026 are on sale now! Bookings have started for Castaway Club members and will start for everyone on September 12, 2024.

Sept 6 – Pearl Castaway Club
Sept 9 – Platinum Castaway Club & Golden Oak
Sept 10 – Gold Castaway Club
Sept 11 – DVC & Adventure Insiders
Sept 11 – Silver Castaway Club
Sept 12 – General (1st timers)

To view the list of Disney Destiny’s sailing dates, visit the Disney Cruise Line site.

The buttons to book will be enabled once the booking window opens for you. Make sure to log into your DCL account so that it picks up your Castaway Club level to enable your booking on the correct date.

Note: The Maiden Voyage has special restrictions. The 20% deposit is not refundable if you cancel and you have to pay the balance 120 days before the sail date for suites and concierge staterooms and 90 days for all other staterooms. You cannot use any other discounts, offers, or future cruise credits. No date or lead passenger changes either. So, make sure you’re definitely able to do the cruise before you book that first one. All other sailings follow the regular DCL cancellation/change policies.

If you are a Disney, Pixar and Marvel fan, this is the ship for you. We can’t wait to check out this unique ship! I’m sure the inaugural sailings and especially the maiden voyage will book up very quickly. The best time to book a cruise for the lowest rate will be when the sailing is first released. If you want to chat more about Disney cruises or are interested in booking a cruise, contact me ASAP.

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