by Heather | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog Posts, Disney Cruise Line News, Vacation Planning
Disney theme park & cruise fans alike are in for a massive treat, as Disney Cruise Line is set to debut a brand new jungle cruise-themed bar on their newest ship, the Disney Treasure! The bar, called “Skipper Society,” is Disney’s first Jungle Cruise-themed space outside of a Disney Park, & will make it’s grand debut on the Disney Treasure as she makes her maiden voyage next month on December 21st, 2024.

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According to Disney Cruise Line, Skipper Society will “honor the trusty, dry-witted skippers that turn each voyage [at the theme parks] into a hilarious adventure.” The bar will be home to an array of unique food & drink options for guests to indulge in, highlighted by Jungle Cruise-themed craft cocktails & a soon-to-be-famous signature waffle treat (see below). Of course, guests can expect each item they order to be served with some classic Skipper humor that we all know & love.

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While the Skipper Society menu is sure to be a crowd pleaser, the real star of the show may just be what Imagineers have pulled off with both the theming & ambiance of this first-of-its-kind establishment. Upon first entering the bar, guests can enjoy a medley of iconic Disney Parks music, including actual spiels from the Jungle Cruise attraction itself! The theming (& music) will pay homage to each iteration of the Jungle Cruise attraction around the world – Walt Disney World, Disneyland, & Tokyo Disneyland!
Once the ears have taken in the warm & nostalgic sounds of the Jungle Cruise, the eyes will immediately notice a “canopy of tropical foliage,” complete with outdoorsy-yet-comfy furnishings & colors that directly match the colors of the marquee Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland. Of course, guests will also have to be on the lookout for numerous references & homages to the famous family-friendly attraction throughout, from whimsical parrot-shaped chandeliers to postcards brought back from travels abroad. Skipper Society is set to be one of the best themed spaces Disney has ever constructed, and follows a long line of out-of-this-world bars & restaurants throughout the Disney Cruise Line fleet.

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Guests wanting to experience this fabulous drinking & snacking establishment for themselves are in luck, as the full itinerary for the Disney Treasure is out now, with available sailings from January 2025 and on! Skipper Society is just one amazing piece to what is sure to be one of the greatest cruise ships to ever sail the high seas. Fill out the contact form below to receive your own complimentary quote now for any upcoming Disney Cruise Line sailing aboard the Disney Treasure, and you may even have your chance to spot the 8th wonder of the world during your sailing… the magnificent, the amazing, THE BACK SIDE OF WATER!!!
by Heather | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog Posts, Disney Cruise Line News, Vacation Planning
Disney has released a first look for the Haunted Mansion Parlor onboard the new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure! Keep reading, foolish mortals for a peek into the spooky new venue.

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What Awaits You in the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure
This frightfully fun new venue will be unique to the Disney Treasure. It will be fashioned after a first-class drawing room you would find on the finest classic cruise liner. There will be hauntingly crafted cocktails in this lounge themed after the haunted mansion. Also keep an eye out for the sea captain and his eerie and enthralling fiancé.

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Unveil the Mysteries of the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure
Keeping with the original Haunted Mansion, guests will see many detailed elements such as ghostly fish, and a statute of beloved Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump. Guests will spot details that show tribute to his ideas for a “Museum of the Weird”, including the “Candle Man”!
Beware for hitchhiking ghosts! Take a look in the mirror, and you may see some famous ghosts ready to follow you home.

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Exclusive Haunted Mansion Parlor Souvenirs on the Disney Treasure
If you are looking for some new decor for your spooky houseboat, look no further! Find specialty merchandise from vintage Haunted Mansion clock to mugs inspired by the sea captain and his soon to be bride!
Check back for more information about the Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the Disney Treasure!
by Heather | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog Posts, Disney Cruise Line News, Vacation Planning
This past weekend at D23, was full of announcements for Disney Cruise Line! There was an announcement about the FOUR new ships joining the fleet, and two shows that DCL will be showcasing soon!
Adding four more ships to the fleet will now bring DCL to a grand total of 13 ships! These new ships will be modeled after the current ships and will still include everything that DCL is known for including their entertainment, unique dining, and that Disney difference. These ships will debut sometime between 2027 and 2031!

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All- New “Hercules” Stage Show
Bless my soul, DCL is on a roll with a new broadway style “Disney Hercules” show! This will be onboard the Disney Destiny when it sets sail in November 2025. While this is a new show, it will still include the characters and well loved music from the original movie.
This show has been designed specifically for the Disney Destiny, so it will be reminiscent of the film while having some new surprises along the way! There will be classic musical numbers, projection effects and new musical arrangements that will fit right in with the other iconic songs.
But that’s not all! Disney Destiny is also debuting a brand new dining experience “Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King”. The ship will also be filled with characters, special appearances of heroes and villains alike, live shows and so much more entertainment!

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First Look at “Disney The Tale of Moana”
Fans at D23 were also lucky to get a glimpse of this new Broadway style show that is coming to the Disney Treasure later in 2024. The scene shows our favorite wayfinder, Moana, battling against Te Kā, a 15 foot tall puppet! This will be the largest puppet for a DCL show. The show will go onto to mirror the movie, and Moana will restore the heart of Te Fiti, allowing Te Kā to transform back into her true form as a green flowered goddess of life.
Many of the characters from the film will return to the stage as puppets under the development of Jeff Conover ,master puppeteer and creative director of puppetry for Disney Live Entertainment, and Micheal Curry, puppet designer known for his work with “The Lion King” on Broadway.
by Heather | Jun 27, 2024 | Blog Posts, Disney Cruise Line News, Vacation Planning
Everybody wants to be a cat! And that couldn’t be more true than RIGHT NOW! Today Disney Cruise Line revealed a brand-new lounge featuring our favorite felines is coming to Disney Cruise Line.
A brand-new lounge themed to the 1970 Walt Disney Animation Studios classic, “The Aristocats” is marked to open onboard the Disney Treasure when it sets sail this December. Named for everyone’s favorite music-loving feline from the film, Scat Cat Lounge will bring the groovy penthouse performance of “Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat” into the real world for the first time. Plans for the venue combine the elegance of an old-school jazz club with artistic references to “The Aristocats.”
See details below:
- A Familiar Looking Carpet: Fans of “The Aristocats” may recognize the carpet inside Scat Cat Lounge, inspired by the ornate French style rugs scattered throughout Madame Adelaide Bonfamille’s swanky Parisian home.
- Caution – Wet Paint: The playful scene from the “The Aristocats” film when Toulouse mischievously left his paint-covered paw mark on the piano will be represented in Scat Cat Lounge with colorful prints decorating the piano.
- Inspired by Agrabah: Centrally located off the Grand Hall, Scat Cat Lounge will take design cues from the Grand Hall’s Agrabah-inspired architecture with a complementary color palette and Middle Eastern décor that will blend seamlessly with the storied theming of the venue.
- Double Delicious Craft Cocktails: Scat Cat Lounge will serve a special menu of cocktails that celebrate “The Aristocats,” including the Créme de la Créme Martini and The Cat Drink.
- The Cats Go Marching: A parade of silhouetted cats, all representing characters from the film, will welcome guests to Scat Cat Lounge at the entry and lead the way into the venue.
- Scat Cat’s Horn: “The Aristocats” theming will begin at the front door of the lounge with a sculpted handle that resembles Scat Cat’s signature instrument.
- Hidden Characters: Hidden Mickeys may be a hallmark of any Walt Disney Imagineering design, but at Scat Cat Lounge, hidden depictions of Roquefort, the devoted mouse companion of Duchess and her kittens, will reign.
- An Ode to Music: A black and white-striped statement wall will extend through the center of the venue, framing a groovy neon sign with the lyrics, “Ev’rybody Wants to be A Cat.” Reminiscent of piano keys, the wall will honor the important role that music played throughout the film.
- The Cats Behind the Magic: At first glance, the funky poster that will hang outside Scat Cat Lounge may not draw too much attention. However, the instrument-playing cat collage will have a secret! Each cat depicted in the artwork will be drawn in the image of a beloved pet belonging to someone from the project team that helped design and build Scat Cat Lounge.
Are you ready to book yet? Contact our friends at Winds in the East Travel TODAY!
by Heather | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog Posts, Disney Cruise Line News, Vacation Planning
Ahoy Maties! Some exciting news just dropped: the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026. So get your sea legs ready, and let’s look at where Disney Cruise Line is going!
Booking Openings
Before we break down the itineraries, let’s first look at the booking windows. All the following itineraries will be available to book on June 28, 3024; however, if you are a Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club and select other affinity groups, you can use an earlier booking window.
- Pearl Castaway Club Members: Monday, June 24, 2024
- Platinum Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak, and Club 33 Members: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- Gold Castaway Club Members: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club, and Adventure Insiders: Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Bookings open to all Guests: Friday, June 28, 2024
Itinerary Details

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Four ships, the Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Dream, will regularly sail to one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s signature island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, offering voyages filled with even more Disney magic.
Tropical itineraries await with sailings from the Pacific Coast and Gulf of Mexico in late 2025 and early 2026, and a third season of voyages will embark across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific on the Disney Wonder from October 2025 to February 2026.
As part of Disney Cruise Line’s collection of themed sailings, families will make memories on beloved holiday cruises with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime sailings in September, October, November, and December 2025.
Bahamas and Caribbean Sailings

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Soak up the laid-back pleasures of island life on a 3-, 4-, 5-night cruise departing from Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or on a 7-night sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Surrender to the swaying palm trees, blue-water bliss, and endless sunshine of such dreamy locales as Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, St. Thomas, Tortola, and our very own private island Disney Castaway Cay on a 5- or 7-night Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral, Florida.
3-5 Nights: October 2025 – May 2026 from Port Canaveral
- Itineraries: 3-5 night sailings to the Bahamas
- Destinations: Disney Castaway Cay and/or Disney Lookout Cay
- Ships: Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, and Disney Magic
7 Nights: October 2025 – May 2026 from Port Canaveral
- Itineraries: 7-night sailings to the Eastern or Western Caribbean
- Destinations: Castaway Cay
- Ships: Disney Treasure

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Or set sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on a 7-night island-hopping adventure to destinations that might include St. Kitts, Antigua, Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Lucia.
3-5 Nights: October 2025 – May 2026 from Fort Lauderdale
- Itineraries: 3-5 night sailings to the Bahamas
- Destinations: Disney Castaway Cay and/or Disney Lookout Cay
- Ships: Disney Dream
7 Nights: October 2025 – November 2025 from Puerto Rico
- Itineraries: 7-night sailings to the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean
- Destinations: N/A
- Ships: Disney Magic
Mexico Sailings

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Cast off from sunny San Diego, California, on a 3- or 4-night cruise with stops to Catalina Island and Ensenada, home to beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and a vibrant culture. Or delight in a 7-night cruise to such balmy locales as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Ensenada in Mexico. Or set sail from Galveston, Texas, on a 4-, 5- or 7-night cruise with stops in Progreso, Cozumel, and, on select sailings, Costa Maya.
4-7 Nights: November 2025 – April 2026 from Galveston, Texas
- Itineraries: 4-7 night Gulf of Mexico sailings
- Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico and Progreso, Mexico
- Ships: Disney Magic
3-4 Nights: March 2026 – May 2026 from San Diego, California
- Itineraries: 3-4 night Pacific Coast and Baja Peninsula sailings
- Destinations: Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico
- Ships: Disney Wonder
Australia and New Zealand Sailings

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Disney Cruise Line is bringing enchantment and cherished Disney friends Down Under for a new season of 3-, 4-, 5- and 10-night cruises sailing from Auckland, New Zealand; and 3- and 5-night sailings from Sydney, Australia; and 3-night sailings from Melbourne, Australia. Depending on your itinerary, stops on New Zealand cruises may include Wellington, Christchurch, Fiordland National Park, Tauranga, and Napier, as well as Australia sailings, Hobart, and Eden.
October 2025 – February 2026 from Australia and New Zealand
- Itineraries: 3-10 night sailings in Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific
- Destinations: Wellington, New Zealand, and Hobart, Australia
- Ships: Disney Wonder