Space Race 3K returns to Kennedy Space Center in January
3… 2… 1… Blast Off for a 3K journey around Kennedy Space Center during the Space Race 3K on Jan. 20, 2023
Where are Disney Cruise Line ships in 2024? Early itineraries released
Disney Cruise Line fans are always eager to know where the ships are sailing, and they anxiously wait for new bookings to open. Wondering just where the sailings on Disney Cruise Line ships in 2024 will take you? Return cruisers will find familiar destinations including Disney’s private island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas as well as ports of call in the Caribbean and Mexico. All five Disney ships will depart from domestic ports in early 2024, making it easy for U.S. Disney fans to get a dose of fun, sun, and magic close to home. Bookings open on December 15, 2022. Take a look at the sailings from Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and California, and let us know where you are most excited to go.
Special surprises await for Disney Cruise Line’s 25th Anniversary in 2023
Disney Cruise Line’s 25th Anniversary takes place in 2023, and the silver anniversary will be marked with special sailings and surprises across the fleet. In July 1998, the Disney Magic embarked on its maiden voyage as the first Disney Cruise Line ship. The fleet keeps growing with the debut of the Disney Wish earlier this year as well as the recent acquisition of one of the largest cruise ships in the world. During the summer of 2023, new magic will unfold for Disney Cruise Line’s 25th anniversary, with special entertainment, merchandise, and celebratory experiences on select summer sailings during the “Silver Anniversary at Sea.”
Disney Cruise Line acquires one of the world’s largest cruise ships
Disney Cruise Line has come to the rescue of the Global Dream. The under-construction ship for the bankrupt Dream Cruises was set to be the largest cruise ship by passenger volume. Disney acquired the ship today, and will bring it to the Meyer Werft shipyard to finish the construction. The Global Dream will be renamed and its features reimagined by Walt Disney Imagineers in order to set sail in 2025.
Adventures by Disney Launches Expedition Cruise in the Adriatic Sea in 2024
In the summer of 2024, Adventures by Disney will offer roundtrip expedition cruises from Venice, Italy through the Adriatic Sea stopping at seven ports in Croatia and Montenegro along the Dalmatian Coast. The eight day/seven night voyages aboard the Ponant luxury yacht Le Bougainville, a small, intimate ship, are specially designed to access remote locations such as Dubrovnik and Split, filming locations for HBO’s series “Game of Thrones.” The ship will sail along the beautiful Adriatic Sea coastline, where guests will be immersed in the culture and stories of the region.
125th Anniversary of Bram Stoker’s Dracula Celebrated in Dublin October 28-31
After a two year break due to the global pandemic, Dublin’s Bram Stoker Festival returns in time for the 125th anniversary of his most famous book “Dracula”. The Bram Stoker Festival takes place October 28-31, 2022, to celebrate the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most famous and iconic writers. Past festivals have taken over Dublin’s cathedrals, parks, and squares to celebrate Count Dracula and his creator in a weekend of ghastly thrills, spine-chilling spectacles, and fun-filled frights.
Robotron ride coming to MSC Seascape cruise ship in December
Robotron is coming, and the robotic uprising will only be found on MSC Cruises’ ship MSC Seascape this December. Now, this isn’t the 1980’s era Robotron video game where you fight off a cybernetic revolt. No, this attraction uses a Kuka robotic arm combined with music and lighting to create a thrilling amusement ride at sea.
Details of Holiday Season at Disneyland Resort 2022
Anaheim, Calif.’s Disneyland Resort announced details of their holiday celebration, opening November 11, 2022 and running through January 8, 2023. The winter holiday season is all about tradition, and Disneyland’s theme parks are no exception as popular favorites such as “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, “Believe…In Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular, and “World of Color – Season of Light” return.
Silver Dollar City Extends Hours to Midnight During Moonlight Madness
On Saturday, July 23, 2022 Branson, MO’s Silver Dollar City theme park offered its first Moonlight Madness event, keeping the park open for over 12 straight hours. For the next fortnight Moonlight Madness continues, and Silver Dollar City even stays open until midnight on July 30 and August 6. Guests who visit Silver Dollar City after 5pm get exclusive rates and savings, and everyone visiting during Moonlight Madness get access to special eats with the Summer Tasting Passport.
Navigating the Disney Wish in a wheelchair
Our first-hand account of navigating Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish in a wheelchair, reporting on accommodations in stateroom and other venues.