I don’t think it’s any surprise we are HUGE Disney Cruise Line fans at Storybook Destinations!  I wanted to share a little bit about my and Tammy’s journey (and oh, it was a journey) to do a “Premium Tour” at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Northern Germany where the Disney Treasure is currently being built. A note on the “journey”.  The plan was to leave at 5 am from Amsterdam, take the ICE (fast German train) and, make one connection, then on to Papenburg. The same was planned for the journey back to Amsterdam, one connection, and back into the city around 10 pm. It would be a LONG da ..read more

Disney Cruise Line made a very big announcement recently – the name of their next ship! The Disney Destiny will have a first-of-its-kind design theme, “Heroes and Villains,” and we can’t wait! Check out some fun details here! There’s some extra magic coming to Typhoon Lagoon this summer! Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns May 25 on select evenings through August 31, 2024. This after-hours party turns the water park into a beach bash extravaganza with radiant lighting effects, vibrant decor and high-energy DJ dance parties with some favorite Disney characters! Plus, new this year, cabanas wil ..read more

Disney just announced ticket on-sale dates for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be held on Aug 9-11, 2024, at the Anaheim Convention Center next to the Disneyland Resort. This is three full days of “inside-the-magic” experiences you won’t find anywhere else, including exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming films from The Walt Disney Studios, dazzling celebrity appearances, unforgettable presentations given by Disney luminaries, a look at what’s coming from Disney Parks and Resorts and Walt Disney Imagineering, the Disney Legends ceremony, and the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibi ..read more

For the first time ever, the Disney Fantasy is sailing across the pond and taking over itineraries in Europe!   The beautiful new Disney Treasure will begin its first ever summer sailings in the Caribbean. The Disney Wish will sail 3 and 4 night Bahamian cruises, and the Disney Wonder is returning to an old favorite- Alaska! The Disney Magic will be repositioning from Fort Lauderdale in May to sail from Port Canaveral on 4 and 5 night sailings with one special 10 night itinerary to the Eastern Caribbean.  The Disney Dream will return to Fort Lauderdale and will run 3, 4, and 5 ..read more

Are you ready to start planning your 2025 Disney vacation? Reservations can now be made through October 2025, and there’s a sweet little addition to all 2025 reservations – throughout 2025, guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can enjoy admission to one of their water parks on their check-in day – included with their stay! Easter displays are returning to select Walt Disney World resort hotels this spring! You won’t want to miss the hand-painted designs created by the pastry chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s Bea ..read more

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is in full swing! You have until February 19 to enjoy the food studios, Disney on Broadway concert series, Art Defying Gravity, photo ops, and so much more! You can get all the details here. The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Disney Vacation Club’s newest property, will begin opening on July 1! You can read a little more about them right here. Mark your calendars! EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is returning February 28 – May 27. There’s so much to experience – beautiful topiaries, inspirational gardens, delicious dish ..read more

Half-off Disney Cruise Line deposits are back! Book a Disney cruise by February 16, 2024, and pay only half of your required deposit on the day you make your reservation! This offer is valid on any new reservation for select Disney cruises departing between June 17, 2024, and May 31, 2025, and does not require final payment at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be due at the time of final payment. Embark on a tropical cruise to the Caribbean or The Bahamas—or choose from one of Disney’s other fun-filled itineraries to Alaska, Europe, Mexico, and beyond. With exciting voyages saili ..read more

Disney Cruise Line announced itineraries for early 2025 today! We can already book the beautiful new Disney Treasure for that time frame, and now we know the plans for the other five ships! The Disney Magic will continue sailing out of Galveston, San Juan, and Ft. Lauderdale for sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, with many stops at Disney’s new Private Island – Lookout Cay. The Disney Dream will sail out of Ft. Lauderdale on Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries. The Disney Wonder will sail out of San Diego on Baja and Mexican Riviera sailings. The Disney Fantasy will continue to sail out of ..read more

Today was the day! We got so many details on the new Disney Treasure today, and it’s going to be amazing! The second ship in the Wish class, the Treasure will keep many wonderful elements of the Wish, while adding some fun new surprises as well! The Treasure will sail 7 night Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral. The Disney Treasure is themed with adventure in mind, and Captain Minnie graces the bow of the ship. She’s decked out in her new adventure gear and ready for exploration and discovery. Captain Hook and Peter Pan adorn the stern of this beautiful new ship. The Grand Hall is done in re ..read more

It’s time to plan for the fall of 2024! Disney Cruise Line has announced the release of their fall 2024 itineraries! Are you ready to see Lighthouse Point? There are lots of options! The Disney Dream and the Disney Magic will be sailing from Disney’s new permanent home in Ft. Lauderdale on 3, 4, and 5-night itineraries. The Magic will also return to Galveston, and the Fantasy will mix it up with 4 and 6-night sailings from Port Canaveral. There are also plenty of options for visiting a forever favorite – Castaway Cay! Those range from 3 to 7 nights! Disney is also sailing to Hawaii, the South ..read more