Fall 2027 to Spring 2028 Disney Cruise Line Itineraries are OUT

Fall 2027 to Spring 2028 Disney Cruise Line Itineraries are OUT

DCL released the September 2027 to May 2028 Itineraries 2 days ago!! When you can book is based on your Castaway Club Status.

Pearl – August 31^st

Platinum - September 1^st

Gold – September 2^nd

Silver – September 3^rd

Eligible DVC and Adventure Insiders – September 3^rd

General Public – September 8^th

 

Here is why you should book as close to the release date for your status as you can. As the cabins are booked the prices will go up. The closer to the actual 1^st date you can book the better. It is a10% of the voyage fare deposit to hold the cabin at that price. If you need to cancel for any reason, you will get a 100% refund from DCL as long as it is cancelled before the Pay In Full date. If you book insurance the premium payment is nonrefundable.

 

I’ve not posted before this because I’ve been looking at the itineraries and trying to figure things out. Some things are just not adding up with information I know that is confirmed by DCL and ports.

 

Lets start of with the timeframe of the Fall 2027 to May 2028 itineraries. The itineraries start for most ships in September of 2027. Disney Treasure does not start until October 2027. Treasure’s September itineraries were released with the last set of itineraries. For most ships of the DCL Fleet the Fall 27 to Spring 27 itineraries end in early to mid May. Magic and Wonder have their last shown cruises in the last 2 weeks of April 2028. These two cruises end in Vancouver, Canada and are repositioning cruises so the ships can go to Alaska for the summer. Dream also ends its listed sailings in late April The rest are in early May from May 5^th to May 19^th.

 

Historically the ship who has the itinerary ends in mid/end of April is the ship that goes to Europe. This would tell me that Dream is heading to Europe again. Magic and Wonder end in April as well but are not positioned to go to Europe in the allotted time and they are contractually required to be on the West Coast of the USA, specifically one sailing out of San Diego at all times and 2 from September to May starting in 2027.

 

The contracts Disney has with San Diego and Catalina Island in California require 2 ships be in California September to May and 1 ship in California May to September. Again, this contract starts mid-September 2027. There is also the fact that as of today the Port of San Diego can only accept ships that carry 3,000 guests or less. That is the reason Magic and Wonder are specifically named in the contract. They carry between 2,400 to 2,700 guests. The new class of ships, with the first 2 joining the fleet in 2029 and a 3^rd in 2030 carry 3,000. Why is this important?? Disney Cruise Line Dream and Wish class ships carry 4,000 guests. What ship will be in San Diego May to September of 2028??

 

I know there are plans to expand the Port of San Diego. I’m trying to find out if enough of the expansion will be done so the port and accept a larger ship by May 2028. I’ve reached out to the Port of San Diego Press team but have not gotten a response as of yet.

 

Dream could come to San Diego with a 2-week Panama Canal trip. She would get here early May 2028. Historically the end time of her itineraries is more like the ships going to Europe. The ship does not need to be in San Diego until mid-May. Wish itineraries end May 8. She could be in California by the 21^st of May. Treasure has schedules ending May 6^th. Treasure could be at San Diego by May 19^th. That is closer to mid-May. Destiny’s schedules end May 5^th. This makes Destiny the ship with the closest date to mid-May, May 18^th. Fantasy is off the list because her itineraries are listed until May 19^th.  She would not get to San Diego until June.

 

Just a quick recap of what I think will happen at the end of the new itineraries. Magic and Wonder are doing the Summer of 28 in Alaska. You can tell by their ending location being Vancouver, Canada. Dream will most likely will go to Europe for the summer. Fantasy will stay where she is in Florida. The Wish-Class ships are the wild cards. I am going to assume one will go to California and one will go to Texas. The third will stay in Florida.

 

The next ship that joins the fleet, Disney Believe will be officially added to the fleet sometime between September and December 2027. Disney has not released the date of the Maiden Voyage yet and it will most likely announce it October 7^th, 2026, during the grand reveal livestream. Once the dates are released they will set up a schedule for release with Castaway Club Members being allowed their early booking windows. I’m hoping it is in October or November of 2027 but not Thanksgiving or Christmas weeks.

 

If you want the PDF of the ships itineraries by ship with the starting pricing or would like Pixie Dusted Memories Travel to book your cruise let me know.

 

Carolyn-Tinky@PixieDustedMemoriesTravel.com

Your Pranking Pixies Thoughts On D23 Expo DCL 2029 Release of 3 New Ships

Your Pranking Pixies Thoughts On D23 Expo DCL 2029 Release of 3 New Ships

Consider this as speculation/observation and unless stated as already announced by DCL realize it is my opinion.

As stated during the 2026 D23 Expo and before there are going to be three ships joining the Disney fleet in 2029. Two of the ships will be of a new class of ships. They will be the 5^th class of ship built for Disney. They will be slightly larger than the Magic
-Class and 20% smaller than the Dream-Class ships. Magic-Class ships carry between 2,400 and 2,700 guests. The Dream-Class ships carry 4,000 guests. The 5^th-Class of ships will carry 3,000 guests. The size of the ships does matter. There are many ports that are not equipped to handle a ship with more than 3,000 guests. The Port of San Diego, Ca is a good example of this.

 

Knowing the size of the ships and the fact that DCL, San Diego & Avalon, Catalina Island have agreed to year-round homeport (San Diego) and visits with preferred mooring (Avalon, Catalina Island) we have a good idea of the need for these ships. These agreements start Mid-September 2027. This will require two ships in California Mid-September to Mid-May. And one ship in California Mid-May to Mid-September until the contract ends. Interesting side note here is the contract with San Diego expires in 2031. Maybe DCL is considering moving their ships to the Port of Los Angeles or Long Beach for a new home port at that time? Only time will tell. That move would enable the larger ships to come to California.

 

Mid-May to Mid-September 2028 is a huge question mark. With the Port of San Diego limited on the size of a ship DCL can’t bring a Dream or Wish-Class ship there. DCL will have to make other arrangements while still maintaining the contracts. They could bring a Dream or Wish-Class through the Panama Canal and make a stop at either the Port of LA or Long Beach. Then the ship could continue to Vancouver Canada and do Alaskan cruises with one of the Magic-Class ships. One of the Magic-Class ships would stay at San Diego to fulfill the contract there for year-round usage of the port. They would reverse this process at the end of the Alaskan season with the larger ship stopping at Port of LA or Long Beach not San Diego before going back to the East Coast.

 

If the first of the 5^th-Class of ships joined the fleet in April or early May 2029 that ship could do the Panama Canal and go the San Diego for the summer season. It could either stay in San Diego while the two Magic-Class ships go to Alaska, or it could go to Alaska with one of the Magic-Class ships while the second Magic-Class ship stayed in San Diego. Either way works. At the end of the summer the ship would do an East Bound Panama Canal cruise to go back to the East Coast.

 

The Wish-Class ship scheduled for the OLC, the company that owns and operates Tokyo Disneyland is scheduled to be completed in late 2028 OLC is scheduled to get their ship “early 2029”. This ship may come out before the first of the 5^th-Class ship or shortly after. This ship will go straight to Tokyo, Japan where she will carry the Japanese flag and do 2 and 4-Nights at sea cruises out of Tokyo. It could also go into service between the two  5^th class of ships scheduled for that year.

 

The second 5^th-Class ship will come out later in the year. Where exactly she will go I have no idea. DCL said at D23 that the 5^th-Class of ships will allow them to go to new people and places. What exactly that means I don’t know. Ships of this size have a lot more ports they can visit. Older ports were not designed for the massive mega cruise ships. The infrastructure cannot handle the number of guests and sometimes the port itself is not large or strong enough to handle a larger ship. In the recent years some of the megs ships have caused damaged to ports due to size and weather.

 

Sad reality check. Magic turns 30 in 2028, and Wonder turns 30 in 2029. This is important to note as 30 years is the active life expectancy of a cruise ship. After this point the ship can cost more to run and maintain than it makes and becomes a liability. The way ships are built it is hard to do major upgrades on technology that is installed when it was built. You are limited on how far you can upgrade. It also starts to smell inside. Disney does a great job of maintaining these ships and I believe they can stay in service longer than 30 years. I don’t think they will retire until the mid-2030’s at the earliest. I believe that at least two of the 5^th-class of ships will be “replacing” the Magic and Wonder. That is why I was surprised the announcement at D23 did not include an order for more ships. I honestly do expect to hear they are ordering more ships in the near future.

On a side note, they did show some concept art for the new 5^th-class of ships but did not give any more information. These pictures have caused speculation among fans and bloggers/vloggers. It appears that the ship may have a 3 story high glass window where the Grand Hall/Atrium Lobby is located. There is also speculation that a full promenade deck will return with these ships. It is hard to tell from the pictures alone. I can see the glass where normally there was walls and “missing” lifeboats where the window is. Remember, this is just “concept art” and not an actual depiction of what the ships will look like. The picture that shows the full ship is purposely low resolution. The second picture is a lot clear and you can see more detail.

Monstropolis at Disney World: News from D23 2026

Monstropolis at Disney World: News from D23 2026

By: Disney Destinations

During “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress” at D23: the Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, Neil Patric Harris brought a few special guests out to tell us about the new sights coming to Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

 

“Welcome to Monstropolis,” written by Disney Legend, Randy Newman, is the first song that Randy has composed for a Disney theme park, and you’ll hear it next year when Monstropolis opens to humans.

 

That’s right, while work continues on the door coaster, parts of Monstropolis will be open to guests in 2027. Michael Hundgen, Vice President Creative, and Cris Beatty, Vice President, Walt Disney Imagineering, were played onto the stage to talk about the dynamic moments and locations you’d expect to see in Monstropolis.

 

Glob Theater

Chris explained that humas are invited to attend a new show at the Glob Theater, titled “Welcome to Monstropolis,” just like Randy Newman’s new song.

 

Chris also revealed that the monsters in the show will introduce humans to Monstropolis, and highlight how similar monsters and humans really are.

 

“Mike and Sulley will be our hosts,” Chris said. “Sulley has been working on a small, homespun show, but Mike – ever the showman – has a few surprises up his sleve that he thinks will bring down the house. Hopefully and literally.”

Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza

People and monsters all love pizza, and Monstropolis’ top-rated pizza will be your go-to place to grab a slice. Humans may recognize Archie, Fear Tech’s beloved six legged mascot, but after years of being “borrowed” by mischievous MU students, he’s become a fan favorite on both campuses.

 

Monsters University Alumni Club

Head on down for a who’s who of all the student clubs, fraternities, and sororities at MU. Chris said you’ll even find a tribute worth browsing. “Inside the Alumni Club is the elite Scarer’s Club, honoring the school’s legendary scarers from years past.”

 

Scareporium

And you’ll want a little something to commemorate your visit to Monstropolis. The Scareporium, as Chris said, will be,” … a shop where all of us human tourists can grab a great souvenirs to remember our visit.

Harryhausen’s Restaurant

Michael also showed off the dining location everyone has been waiting for, the location of one of Mike and Celia’s most unforgettable dates.

 

With a new menu to lay your eyes on (whether you have one, two, or ten), a visit to Harryhausen’s will spotlight the famed sushi chef, brought to life here as a new Audio-Animatronics figure. Watch his many tentacles whip up delicious-looking Monster-worthy creations, but don’t worry, there’s more than just sushi on the menu.

 

Michel said that it will be, “A menu unlike anything else we offer at Walt Disney World. It will be a great place to bring your Schmoopsie-poo for a romantic meal.

Discovering Monstropolis at Walt Disney World

Monstropolis is starting to take shape as construction continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort! Steel rides behind the walls, new details emerge almost daily, and with every milestone, the world of Disney and Pixar’s Monster, Inc. is roaring to life. Through a creative collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering  and Pixar Animation Studios, guests will finally be able to take in all the monstrous sights, tastes, and sounds of Sulley and Mike’s world.

 

But this isn’t just a new land taking shape it’s the beginning of a new story.

Monstropolis – the monster city now powered by laughter – is getting ready to give humans a glimpse of what’s been hidden from the world for generations. Which raises an interesting question: if humans were never meant to enter the monster world … the city’s official newspaper, monsters are talking about a “historic decision” that’s about to seriously mix things up for monster kind.

 

A Laugh That Changed It All

For generations, Monstropolis ran on fear, and not just because the monsters used screams to power their society; monsters were scared of us, too! Humans were seen as dangerous, toxic, and completely off limits. I mean, who could forget the decontamination protocols for a 2319!

 

When James P. Sullivan and Mark Wazowski (you know, with one eye) discovered that human laughter generates far more power than screams, it didn’t just transform the energy crisis, it transformed Monstropolis itself. Fear gave way to curiosity. Caution gave way to connection. And for the first time, the doors separating the monster world from ours no longer felt like barriers.

 

What started as breakthrough inside Monsters, Inc. quickly became something much bigger: a citywide shift in how monsters viewed humans. Scales felt from their eyes – well at least for the monsters with scales to shed.

Enter: The Department of Human Relations

As Monstropolis evolved, so did its connection with the human world. You may hve heard of the HR department, but you haven’t heard of this HR department – the Department of Human Relations. This new team established by the city has been tasked with sinking their teeth – and in some cases, their very BIG teeth – into helping monsters better understand humans into Monstropolis for the very first time. And that invitation has a name.

H.U.M.A.N. Day: A Celebration with a Purpose

H.U.M.A.N. Day, short for “Humans Understanding Monsters Are Nice,” marks a historic milestone for the city. Part celebration, part cultural exchange, the event is designed to introduce humans to life inside Monstropolis while helping monsters discover that humans are not so frightening after all. Now that’s something to smarl – ahem, smile about!

 

Human guests will have the chance to explore the city, meet its citizens, taste unique cuisine, and step into the everyday world of monsters in a totally new way. For the first time, two worlds once separated are meeting face to scaley, furry, and fang-filled face – brought together not by screams but by laughter.

Exploring the Streets of Monstropolis

As more of Monstropolis comes into view, one thing is clear: move over, cities of the human world! Monstropolis is going to be the next big vacation destination!

 

Storefronts line the streets, industries hum alongside every life, and every corner reflects the quirky, character filled world fans fell in love with. And of course, it wouldn’t be Monstropolis without a few iconic stops along the way. Places like Harryhausen’s – yes, THAT legendary restaurant monsters line up for – and Glob Theater help bring the city to life, adding even more personality, energy, and can’t-miss moments around every corner.

 

There’s still plenty more to uncover, so keep an eye or two (or six or eight!) for more details as Monstropolis gets ready to roll out the welcome mat on H.U.M.A.N. Day in 2027.

Two Piston Peak Rides Coming to Magic Kingdom Announced at D23

Two Piston Peak Rides Coming to Magic Kingdom Announced at D23

By Disney Destinations

 

New details have been revealed about the high-octane attractions and spectacular scenery coming to Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom!

Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along

Making its public debut, the second attraction coming to Piston Peak was announced: Miss Fritter’s Spin-Along.

Inspired by the “Diva of Demolition” from Cars 3, the ride will feature Miss Fritter as a School-bus-Sized animatronic who hosts a stampeding bash at her “wildest demolition derby yet.”

Cars Ridge Run Rally

Further details were also revealed around the Piston Peak’s previously announced racing attraction. On Cars Ridge Rally, racers will travel through the rugged beauty of America’s national parks, including a climb up Piston Peak itself, where an icy, snow-covered mountaintop awaits.

 

After reaching the top, racers will plummet down for a camelback descent and later navigate an exhilarating geyser field. The race ends by circling the Old Tankful geyser before a sprint to the finish line where Lightning McQueen and Mater are covering the race live on Racing Sports Network.

Revolutionary Ride Technology and Construction

Cars Ridge Run Rally will debut a completely new ride vehicle, designed not to simulate an off-road car, but to be one. The attraction design is unlike the typical theme park system, and guests will “feel every bump, drop, and rock because the vehicle’s tires and suspension are truly driving over a reacting to them.”

Piston Peak National Park Builds on the Story of Frontierland

Cars from around the country are fueling up to be the wildest racer in the “wheelderness.” Of course, we know that fans are curious to see how the exciting new backdrop for the big rally race will fit into the waters, landscapes, and storytelling at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park will continue the sweeping storytelling tradition that has crossed Liberty Square and Frontierland since opening day.

 

Westward Ho! Crossing into the New Frontiers at Magic Kingdom

Since the early days of Magic Kingdom, adventurous guests have traveled across space and time as they pass from Liberty Square and Frontierland. Starting with architectural influences from upstate New York and colonial America in Liberty Square, before traveling to a bear-y fun center in the North Woods, a stop by New Orleans at Tian’s Bayou Adventure, and ending in the Arizona bluff at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

 

At the heart of all these stories are heroic characters with a belief in themselves that help forge a path to their dreams. To continue this journey in great American storytelling, Piston Peak National Park will be part of the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom.

 

Welcome to Piston Peak National Park

Imagine an awe-inspiring wilderness filled with towering trees, snowcapped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, roaring rivers and impressive geysers. While fictional, Piston Peak is inspired by the Rocky Mountain area and the history and iconic sights of the American Frontier and its national parks.

 

From the outside, trees will provide a natural barrier between the off-road rally and other parts of Frontierland and Liberty Square. Rugged Mountains with dramatic peaks will be nestled along a calming waterway across from Grizzly Hall and soaring geysers from the famed Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will stretch into the trails of our off-road rally.

Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park to be Reimagined

Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park to be Reimagined

By Disney Destinations

Yesterday’s tomorrow, today! On stage during the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney experiences showcase Chairman Thomas Mazloum announced some very exciting news for Disneyland Resort: a reimagining of Tomorrowland in Disneyland park is in the works!

 

The transformation of Tomorrowland will honor the legacy of the original land while reimagining its future. Disneyland Resort will strive to preserve what guests cherish most, while also introducing new experiences and possibilities for the next generation of fans.

 

Walt Disney Imagineers are already beginning to dream up the next chapter of innovation and storytelling for Tomorrowland with new attractions, more open spaces and new places for Disneyland guests to dream about the future. The plans for Tomorrowland will restore the spirit of optimism, innovation and possibility that inspired Walt Disney to create “a vista into the world of wonderous ideas…” in 1955 and have defined the land for decades.

 

We cannot wait to reveal more about the plans for the transformation of Tomorrowland in the years ahead!

Delightfully Bewitching New Details about Villians Land at Magic Kingdom

Delightfully Bewitching New Details about Villians Land at Magic Kingdom

By Disney Destinations

Magic Mirror on the wall, which land is the most menacing and magnificent of them all? This question was answered during the Disney Experiences showcase, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress.

 

Villains Land will bring a devious and dark “magic” to the Magic Kingdon, while managing to be cohesive with the storytelling of the broader park.

What is the Storyline of Villains Land?

References from classic characters from Walt Disney animation Studios will inspire Villains Land, while the overarching story is a brand new, original take on those iconic villains. The Magic kingdom invites you into a fairytale and Villains Land is no exception…

 

In many fairytales, the real journey begins when you stray from the safe path and instead turn towards the vast, foreboding forest. If you dare enter the forest of Villains Land, you may soon come across a Wishing Well that’s been torn asunder. Under most circumstances, a Wishing Well would indicate pure and good energy at work, but something dark happened to this one. Once upon a time, someone made an evil wish here – a wish so evil it corrupted the stone and broke oopen the structure, spreading the Well’s poisoned magic through the forest.

 

This sinister setting is tempting for those with wicked intentions, so, one by one, the villains have come here to try and claim the last of the Wishing Well’s power. Villains Land will be shaped by those who have used the dark magic to conjure the perfect new lairs for themselves. These mighty fortresses and gleaming palaces not only reflect the personality of the villains who own the, they invite guests into a tantalizing treasure trove of treats, trinkets, and more temptations. The size and scale were compared to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, so there will be no shortage of space to explore and enjoy a bit of mischievous fun.

 

Villains Land will have two major attractions, in addition to shops and restaurants.

Maleficent Coaster in Villains Land

The first is an exhilarating coaster experience, where guests will come face-to-face with the Mistress of All Evil herself, Maleficent. Guests will race through enchanted briar surrounding her frightening mountaintop fortress – if you’re feeling brave enough to answer her invitation. This coaster will include elements they’ve never attempted before on similar attractions, so it is set to be a truly groundbreaking project.

Mirror Realm Dark Ride in Villains Land

                                                                                                 

There’s a second headlining attraction of Villains Land: a ride featuring a whole array of your favorite Disney Villains – hosted by the Magic Mirror.

 

Guests will find the Magic Mirror when the Evil Queen keeps him in the catacomby beneath her pristine palace. After making their way to him, he’ll magically transport you into his mystical Mirror Realm to see things on the other side of the mirror. There, in his ethereal real, guests will be transfixed by countless Disney Villains conjured in ways only the Magic Mirror can do. A combination of special effects and physical set pieces will bring his Mirror Realm – and these iconic Villains – to life.

 

 

Disney Cruise Line D23 Announcements from Horizons Panel!

Disney Cruise Line D23 Announcements from Horizons Panel!

Some information is not exactly new as it has been out for a while or could be seen from ship itineraries at the end of posted itineraries.

Things Already known:

• It was reiterated, there will be 13 ships in the Disney Fleet by 2030, 1 year earlier than originally expected!
• DCL will double its ships in California sailing out of San Diego.
• Wish will go to Europe for the first time for the Summer of 2027.
• Magic and Wonder will go to Alaska, Summer of 2027.
• They will double the number of ships sailing out of San Diego, California.
• They announced the new class of ships that will start joining the fleet in 2029.
• 2 in 2029 and 1 in 2030.
• The new ships will allow DCL to go to new ports.

Here is the Tesser Video from D23 about the new ships.

DCL New Class of Ships

News on Believe:

Bow Art will be Tinker Bell! Fitting since we just lost the real Tinker Bell, Margaret Kerry a couple months ago.

Stern Characters will be Buzz and Woody from Toy Story writing Believe with Crayons!

Grand Hall Statue will be Moana!

More information will be given tomorrow.

 

I believe that tomorrow they may announce the theme of the 3^rd Main dining Restaurant and maybe Maiden Voyage Date. Honestly, I believe the Maiden Voyage Date, Homeport and general itineraries will be given during the Grand Revel, October 7^th. I don’t think much more will be said about Believe.

 

I think tomorrow they may announce more ships ordered, but I could be wrong. I will follow up tomorrow.