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16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
10 best cruises from Singapore for a fun-filled vacation at sea
If you're looking for a way to go out to sea, a cruise is a convenient way to visit multiple destinations with onboard accommodation, dining and entertainment. Cruises are floating resorts that sail to different ports of call, so passengers can have a range of diverse experiences. Check out our list of the 10 best cruises in Singapore to hold a major celebration at sea. The Disney Adventure is Disney Cruise Line's newest cruise ship, scheduled to start sailing from Singapore in Dec 2025. Disney Adventure is the first Disney ship to be based in Asia and will offer 3- and 4-night voyages, focusing on magical days at sea. The ship is designed with Disney, Pixar and Marvel theming, promising unique experiences for guests. The cruise ship will feature 7 zones: Disney Imagination Garden, Disney Discovery Reef, San Fransokyo Street, Marvel Landing, Toy Story Place, Town Square and Wayfinder Bay. The San Fransokyo Street, inspired by the world of Big Hero 6, features a bustling city atmosphere with interactive games, a street market and a family arcade. The Marvel Landing area will have attractions and experiences inspired by The Marvel Super Heroes. Concierge Bedroom Oceanview Suite from S$19,538 (Departing Jan 2026) at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 +65 6228 3728 (Phone) Mon to Fri: 8am – 10pm (Call Centre) Sat & Sun: 9am – 8pm (Call Centre) | | A 3-night cruise to Penang is available with Royal Caribbean on the Ovation of the Seas. The cruise departs from Singapore, spends a day in Penang and then returns to Singapore. This cruise includes a stop where passengers can explore the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site of George Town, visit temples such as the Taoist Goddess of Mercy Temple and see the beach at Batu Ferringhi. Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas offers a variety of activities, including the North Star observation capsule, iFly skydiving, bumper cars and numerous pools. This cruise includes complimentary food at various restaurants and access to entertainment and performances. Interior Room at S$359 Per Person (Departing Jan 2026) at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 +65 3157 2944 Daily: 24 hours | | The 8-night Bali Adventure Holiday Cruise on the Ovations of the Seas ship departs from Singapore with stops in Celukan Bawang (Bali), Benoa (Bali) and Lombok (Indonesia), before returning to town. The cruise has a varied mix of cultural experiences and activities. Ports of call include Celukan Bawang, a port town in northern Bali, known for its traditional industries and access to less-visited areas such as Lovina Beach and Banjar hot springs, Benoa, Bali's main port, offering access to beaches, the cities of Denpasar and Ubud and Lombok, Indonesia, an island reputed for its volcanoes, beaches and cultural attractions. The cruise features activities such as North Star (observation capsule), Bionic Bar (robot-crafted cocktails) and Live. Love. Legs. (aerial adventure). A range of dining options are available, including Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver and a 5-course Chef's Table experience. Interior Room at S$1,659 Per Person (Departing Dec 2025) at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 +65 3157 2944 Daily: 24 hours | | A 12-night cruise exploring Vietnam and Thailand from either Singapore or Hong Kong, aboard the Celebrity Solstice, offers a mix of cultural experiences and relaxation. The cruise typically includes stops in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and scenic locations, with chances to explore the markets and temples and enjoy the beaches. Celebrity Solstice is one of their most decorated ships, with elegant designs everywhere you turn. Their passion for outstanding cuisine takes the onboard dining experience to a new level and the staterooms are sure to bring the comfort of your home, out to the ocean. The airy Main Restaurant, the Grand Epernay Restaurant, offers exquisite menu selections. These change nightly to give guests a wide variety of choices. And the service? Legendary. Veranda Stateroom at US$3,299 (S$4,241) Per Person (Departing Nov 2025) at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 1 888 751 7804 Daily: 24 hours | | The 14 Nights Best of Japan and Taiwan cruise with Celebrity Cruises offers a journey through diverse cultures, stunning landscapes as well as modern metropolises. Passengers will explore Japan and its cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, and Taiwan, with potential stops in Hualien and Taipei. The Celebrity Millennium, known for its modern luxury and innovative spaces such as the Lawn and AquaSpa, is the ship for this itinerary. Visit iconic cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, experience ancient culture and enjoy modern amenities. Discover the unique blend of cultures in Taiwan, including Hualien, known for Taroko Gorge and Taipei with its vibrant night markets and natural mountain landscapes. Inside Stateroom at US$2,045 (S$2,629) Per Person (Departing Oct 2026) at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 1-888-751-7804 Daily: 24 hours | | Sail with Royal Albatross on an epicurean odyssey with a trinity of top Singapore chefs The Genting Dream cruise ship, now operated by StarDream Cruises, provides onboard experiences, such as dining, entertainment and activities, with a focus on Asian hospitality. The Genting Dream offers cruises from Singapore, such as getaways and other itineraries with stops in Malaysia and Thailand, at cities or towns that include Penang and Port Klang. It features world-class theatre shows, parties, performances and classes, as well as an array of dining options, from international cuisine to speciality restaurants. The ship also boasts spa services, fitness centres and family-friendly amenities, such as children's clubs. Interior Stateroom (Value Fare, 2 Nights Weekend Getaway Cruise) (Departing 18 Jul) at S$918 at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 +65 800 8528 188 Daily: 24 hours | | A 7-night Italy & Croatia cruise with Royal Caribbean is a cruise voyage that takes passengers on a week-long journey via Italy and Croatia, departing from Rome or Venice. These cruises include visits to various Italian and Croatian ports, including Naples/Capri, Sicily, Kotor, Dubrovnik and Split, with options to also explore Venice, Koper and other destinations. The cruises offer a mix of sightseeing, relaxation and onboard entertainment. Royal Caribbean offers a variety of dining options, including the Main Dining Room with rotating menus, speciality restaurants such as Izumi for sushi, Giovanni's Table for Italian cuisine and Chops Grille for steak. Guests can enjoy live shows, music and themed parties. Interior Stateroom from S$1,620 (Departing Sep 2025) at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 +65 3157 2944 Daily: 24 hours | | The 19-Day Cruise Australia & Asia: Melbourne and Bali is a cruise experience aboard the Norwegian Spirit. It is a journey from here to Sydney, with stops in Melbourne and Bali. The cruise includes ports of call in Australia and Indonesia. You will get the opportunity to explore cities including Surabaya, Perth, Busselton, Albany, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. It also features onboard entertainment and activities, including access to the Stardust Theatre. It is designed with a freestyle concept, offering flexibility in dining and activities. These activities include multiple dining options (Asian, Italian, French, steakhouses), entertainment, a casino, bars and lounges, a spa and kids' activities onboard the ship. Inside Stateroom from S$1,889 Per Person (Departing Dec 2025) at 61 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore 018947 +65 31 651 680 Daily: 24 hours | | A 10-night 'Fly Cruise' to China, Japan and South Korea is a vacation package that combines air travel, a cruise and hotel stays to explore multiple cities and cultures in East Asia. It typically entails flying into a city in one of the countries. Thereafter, you will embark on a cruise that stops at ports in the other 2 countries and then fly out from a different city. The cruise will typically visit multiple ports. This will give you the chance to explore cities in countries such as China (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tianjin), Japan (Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Shimizu (Mt Fuji), Nagasaki, Kobe) and South Korea (Jeju Island, Busan, Incheon). A fly-cruise package simplifies travel planning by bundling flights, accommodation and transportation between destinations. In some cases, this can be more cost-effective than booking flights and accommodation separately, especially when considering convenience. Flight + Cruise + Transfer + Hotel from S$3,999 (Departing Oct 2025) at 601 MacPherson Road, Grantral Complex, #06-10, Singapore 368242 +65 6222 9222 / +65 8125 9162 Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm Sat: 9am – 1pm Closed on Sun | | A 10-night Mediterranean cruise on the Celebrity Ascent involves sailing to various iconic European venues. These include Greece, Italy and Croatia, with a focus on experiencing the culture, history and natural beauty of the region. The Celebrity Ascent is an Edge-class ship that is designed to provide an 'outward-facing' experience, connecting guests with the sea. This 10-night cruise includes stops in Italy (e.g., Rome, Sicily, Naples), Greece (e.g., Olympia, Corfu) and Croatia (e.g., Dubrovnik, Split). Guests can expect a rich blend of cultural exploration, sightseeing and opportunities to relax and enjoy the ship's amenities. Celebrity Cruises is known for its sophisticated, upscale experience with a focus on design, service and innovative onboard areas. Celebrity Ascent boasts features such as The Grand Plaza, Rooftop Garden, an adults-only Solarium pool and dining and entertainment venues. Inside Stateroom from S$4,299 (Departing Oct 2025) at 601 MacPherson Road, Grantral Complex, #06-10, Singapore 368242 +65 6222 9222 / +65 8125 9162 Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm Sat: 9am – 1pm Closed on Sun | | 11 yacht rental services in Singapore for an unforgettable outing The post 10 best cruises from Singapore for a fun-filled vacation at sea appeared first on
NZ Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Travel Alerts: Europe shoulder season, pizza celebrations, museum events, winter reds, and Disney cruise
Pizza in all ways Pizza takes centre stage in Milan on June 25 as The Best Pizza Awards celebrates its third edition at the iconic Spazio Antologico, East End Studios. With over 500 international guests, this event unites more than 300 of the world's top pizza chefs, journalists, and gastronomic innovators to celebrate the craft of pizza making. This year's theme explores how pizza continues to evolve. The programme includes masterclasses from Franco Pepe and Amalia Costantini, offering hands-on insights into both traditional and modern pizza-making techniques, forums about the pizza industry, and the annual Best Pizza Awards Gala. Kiwi chef Vaughan Mabee joins the post-awards Pizza Party, representing New Zealand in this global celebration. From classic margheritas to unique sourdough, the awards highlight the best in the world of pizza. You might not know it yet, but this could be the day you meet your perfect slice. Kiwi chef Vaughan Mabee joins the Best Pizza Awards 2025. Learn from superstars Night at Auckland Museum returns this July and September school holidays with the captivating theme, Superstars. Families explore the museum by torchlight, encountering theatrical characters from New Zealand's history and today's icons. Kids dive into interactive activities across three floors, learning to command the spotlight like silent film stars, uncover scientific passions with quirky characters, and pick up self-promotion tips from ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Alongside hands-on games and live audience shows, guests gain exclusive access to the dazzling DIVA exhibition featuring iconic garments worn by global performers. This immersive event offers Kiwi families a fresh, inspiring way to connect with culture and history. Discover your inner superstar at the Night at Auckland Museum. Sip on winter reds As winter's chill settles over the Adelaide Hills, Winter Reds invites you to gather around warm fires and toast to rich, cool-climate reds. From July 25 to 27, this celebrated festival lights up the region with over 50 events, from intimate tastings to lively food and wine pairings. For the first time, MasterChef's Matt Preston joins the festivities, sharing his love for great food and wine. Easily accessible from Adelaide, Winter Reds offers Kiwi travellers a rare chance to indulge in fine wines, delicious meals, and cosy ambience in a stunning winter landscape. Winter Reds celebrates red wine, great food, and its partnership with Matt Preston. Cruise with Bluey and Bingo Disney Cruise Line brings Bluey and Bingo back to sail around Australia and New Zealand from October 2025 to February 2026. The Disney Wonder will cruise from Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne, offering three to 10-night trips packed with exclusive Bluey meet-and-greets, lively dance parties, and appearances by other beloved Disney characters. Guests can enjoy world-class Broadway shows, themed dining, and youth clubs on board. This cruise offers Kiwis an unforgettable family vacation at sea, blending iconic entertainment with stunning destinations. Early bookings save up to 30% on select sailings, making it an irresistible travel opportunity. To book or for full details, speak to your preferred cruise wholesaler.
Nylon
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Nylon
A merch haven awaits you onboard the Disney Adventure
Already planning what to do when you get onboard the Disney Adventure? Here's another thing to add to your growing list of activities, that would be a priority for most — Merch! Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Featuring nearly 17,000 square feet of dedicated retail space, the Disney Adventure will be introducing several first-of-their-kind retail experiences which include Disney Cruise Line's first World of Disney, the first National Geographic Store at sea, and the first-ever dedicated Duffy and Friends shop! As the first Disney Cruise ship to call Asia its home, the Disney Adventure will also feature exclusive product designs that celebrate the beauty, artistry, and diversity of the region with new merchandise lines that will complement a wide-range of signature Disney and Disney Cruise Line souvenirs, apparel, accessories, jewelry, homeware, and toys. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Often hailed as the ultimate Disney Parks shopping destination, this iconic store will make its debut onboard the Disney Adventure — its first Disney Cruise Line appearance. Reimagined for the high seas, this World of Disney will be an expansive complex of three interconnected locations housing a vast collection of Disney and Disney Cruise Line merchandise from plush characters to Mouse Ear headbands, to clothing and accessories, to souvenirs, toys, drink ware, as well as authentic Disney artwork that can be shipped directly to your home. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Here is where you'll also find never-seen-before designs including a merchandise line that will pay tribute to Singapore's famous skyline and landmarks, and another that features a geometric tile print inspired by the nation's native flora and fauna. There's even a vibrantly hued collection that is inspired by the ancient architectural styles of Jaipur, India! Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Making its first-ever appearance on a Disney Cruise Line onboard the Disney Adventure, the National Geographic Store offers an immersive retail experience complete with large vivid illuminated photographs and topographic floor graphics to reflect a sense of exploration and immersion into the natural world. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. To celebrate its debut onboard, Disney Cruise Line and National Geographic will offer an exclusive, new co-branded collection that comprises of apparel and outdoor accessories such as hats and bags. This will be in addition to the classic range of National Geographic-branded apparel and athleisure wear in store. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Fans of Duffy and Friends would be excited for this exclusive dedicated store that will be making its inaugural appearance at sea. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. Decked out in Duffy's nautical theme, the shop will offer a whimsical collection of sought-after merch such as plush toys, apparel, and souvenirs, as well as a items from a new Disney Adventure exclusive line which features Duffy and his Friends. In addition to the new retail additions, Disney Adventure will also house guest-favourite retail venues from across the Disney Cruise Line fleet such as Diamonds & Wishes, which offers luxury offerings like jewelry and timepieces from world-class brands; Treasures Untold, which is a boutique inspired by Ariel's grotto; and Castle Collection, a kiosk that offers a delightful range of Disney souvenirs, including signature plush toys and Mouse Ear headbands. Image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line. For concierge guests, you will get exclusive access to two elegant boutiques within the expansive concierge area, each inspired by the gilded palace and sparkling treasures of Agrabah from Aladdin. Palace Treasures will feature a trove of luxury goods and fine jewelry from brands that include the Disney and Crown of Light co-branded collection, while the 3 Wishes boutique will be where you find one-of-a-kind apparel, souvenirs and collectibles that are Disney, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney Adventure-branded — some of which are unique designs you cannot find anywhere else on the ship!
CNET
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
First Looks at Disneyland Expansion and Disney World's 'Piston Peak' Cars Land
It's been 70 years since Disneyland opened its gates, and the original Disney park is now celebrating its anniversary. As Walt Disney himself predicted, Disneyland will "never be completed," as long as imagination remains in the world -- and it's continuing to grow with new rides, experiences and entertainment planned for 2025 and beyond. This week, Disney announced new details for its big expansion, including a new esplanade entry experience, where the Coco ride will be, and what old attraction will be closing down so the Avatar attraction can open. And over in the 53-year-old Walt Disney World in Florida, new lands are being built right now (not to mention the brand-new Disney theme park announced for Abu Dhabi). Disney Parks has revealed how its new Cars Land at Magic Kingdom will look -- check out the map below. We've got all the details on the park expansions and the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration. Here's everything coming to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line in 2025 and beyond. Disneyland expansion Concept art of the new pedestrian bridge that will cross Harbor Boulevard. Disney This week, Disney Parks unveiled concept art and details of what its expansion will look like. The first phase of the project is a new parking structure to the east of Disneyland, along with a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard. A new esplanade entry "experience" will replace the current walkway entry. Construction is planned to begin in fall 2026. New Coco attraction at Disney's California Adventure Concept art for the new Coco ride. Disney/Pixar Disney's California Adventure is also getting more Pixar rides, with a Coco attraction being built in the area near Pixar Pier and Parade Gardens, in what is currently mostly backstage areas for cast members. Construction is set to begin this fall, Disney announced in June. We don't have many details yet, but it sounds like it'll be a dark ride like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, populated by audio-animatronics. "The attraction will be filled with the characters -- and music! -- you know and love from the beloved movie, as you join Miguel on a trip to the land of the dead," Disney says. Avatar area to replace Monsters, Inc. ride at California Adventure An aerial shot of the Avatar-themed area coming to Disneyland Resort. Disney The world of Pandora is expanding from Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando to California Adventure in Anaheim. The area in California will take its design inspiration from the second Avatar film, The Way of Water, as well as the upcoming Avatar sequels. This is part of the enormous Disneyland expansion coming to the theme parks, which will push the boundaries past Downtown Disney and into the nearby parking lots. Disney said in June that it is "transforming a portion of the current Hollywood Backlot area into our Avatar destination in Disney California Adventure." This will include removing the Monsters Inc. attraction, which will close permanently in early 2026. Disney says the project is still in early development, so it's still short on details and dates. However, it has previously said the Avatar experience will be "dynamic, intense and emotional," with a dark boat ride much like Pirates of the Caribbean "taking guests all the way to the wide-open seas of Pandora." Disney World Cars Land: First look at Piston Peak Piston Peak National Park: the setting for the new Cars-themed land at Magic Kingdom. Disney Parks The Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at Disney World's Magic Kingdom are being repurposed to add an area themed around Pixar's Cars movies. This expansion of Frontierland, which currently encompasses Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, will get a Route 66 companion, whose look is inspired by the Rocky Mountain area and the "American Frontier and its national parks." "Imagine an awe-inspiring wilderness filled with towering trees, snowcapped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, roaring rivers and impressive geysers," Disney Parks Blog wrote on June 3. Disney says Imagineers are "using a style of architecture called 'Parkitecture,' which was developed by the National Park Service to create structures that harmonize with the natural environment." On the map, you can see a running river surrounding the Piston Peak area, with geysers spitting water. "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," Disney Parks said. You can see Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the top of the map (though those rides are farther east in the park, so this map of Cars Land is rotated 90 degrees). There will be a visitor's lodge, a Ranger HQ and walking trails in the Piston Peak area, so don't fear that all exploration is being removed with the loss of Tom Sawyer Island. During SXSW in March, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter and Imagineer Michel Hundgen spoke about the new ride vehicle for the Cars attraction. You can watch a TikTok video of Disney Imagineers testing out off-road vehicles in the Arizona desert to create what the ride will feel like. "These are all things Lightning McQueen and Mater haven't experienced before, like racing over rocky terrain, ascending to mountain peaks, and dodging around geysers -- how do you take these real-world elements and put a Cars spin on it?" Disney Parks said in another blog post. Docter added that each rally car will have its own personality, name and racing number. Disney last year said there would be a second Cars-themed attraction, too. Cars Land, which was added to Disney's California Adventure back in 2012, remains popular in the west, so it was only a matter of time before it was added to the eastern outpost. Work is set to begin this year, and the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will close on July 7. What to know about Disneyland's 70th celebration Disneyland is kicking off its 70th anniversary celebration in May. Disney Parks Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration kicked off on May 16. (The original Disney park opened on July 17, 1955, but the celebration began two months early.) You have plenty of time to get there, though -- the celebration will continue for more than a year, running through summer 2026. "Celebrate happy" is the theme of the anniversary celebration, and Disneyland has an entirely new theme song, performed by the Jonas Brothers. New events include a Mickey and Friends cavalcade (including Duffy and ShellieMay), a projection show at It's a Small World called Tapestry of Happiness (as well as Miguel and Dante being added to the ride), a projection show at Carthay Circle, 70 new food and drink items and new outfits for Mickey and friends. The new World of Color show is hosted by Joy from Inside Out. The other Emotions manifest movie moments from Pixar and Disney films, including The Incredibles, Turning Red, A Goofy Movie, Encanto and Tangled. It also has a new preshow starring The Muppets. Disneyland's World of Color 70th anniversary show. Disney Parks The esplanade between Disneyland and California Adventure now has a 50-foot sculpture of Sleeping Beauty Castle, with more decorations sprinkled throughout Downtown Disney and Main Street USA, as well as inside Disney's hotels. There's even 70th anniversary decor inside the Toy Story Midway Mania ride. The Paint the Night parade, Pixar Pals parade and the Wondrous Journeys fireworks show have also returned for the celebration. On the official anniversary day of July 17, Disneyland will debut a new verse for It's A Small World, as well as a 3-minute film called The Last Verse in the Main Street Cinema. The movie celebrates the Sherman Brothers, who wrote the music for the ride. There will also be a new gallery exhibition in the Opera House on Main Street USA, featuring never-before-seen images, art and artifacts from the development, opening and evolution of Disneyland. These include the original rocking chair, lamp and table from Walt Disney's private apartment above the Fire Station on Main Street, Walt's 1955 Emmy award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom he received in 1964. There will be a second exhibit on the history of animatronics. The first-ever audio-animatronic figure of Walt Disney himself will also debut on July 17 as a part of the Walt Disney: A Magical Life show inside the Main Street Opera House. Ticket pricing for Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration Another big drawing card for the 70th anniversary celebrations: ticket pricing deals that make it slightly cheaper than usual to visit (as long as you go for at least three days). If you're visiting Disneyland between May 16 and Aug. 14, 2025, you can buy tickets that are part of the Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer. These cost $360 for a three-day, one-park-per-day ticket, or $400 for a four-day, one-park-per-day ticket. Avengers Campus is getting two more rides at California Adventure The Avengers Infinity Defense ride. Disney Looking beyond 2025, Disney's California Adventure, which is already home to the Spider-Man Web Slingers and Guardians of the Galaxy attractions in the Avengers Campus area of the park, will be getting two more Marvel attractions. During SXSW, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Imagineering Chief Creative Officer Bruce Vaughn and Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr., revealed more details about these two new rides. Avengers Infinity Defense will see you assemble alongside the Avengers battling King Thanos, featuring appearances by Black Panther, Ant-Man and Hulk. Stark Flight Lab, the second ride, will see you help test Tony Stark's latest tech. "In Stark Flight Lab, guests will sit in 'gyro-kinetic pods' and roll along a track before stopping in front of a giant robot arm," Disney explains on its Parks Blog. "This robot arm will hoist you into the air where you'll make several high-speed maneuvers inspired by Iron Man and some other Avengers." Construction begins this year on the Avengers Campus additions. Updates to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Concept art of the overhauled version of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, which will have two different colored lasers in each ride vehicle. Disney/Pixar Over in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will close in August for a total overhaul. Announced on March 26, the Tomorrowland attraction will get new ride vehicles with video monitors. It's also getting a new scene at the start starring a new character, Buddy the friendly robot. Each star cruiser will have two handheld blasters with always-on lasers that come in two different colors so you can see which laser is yours. The static Z targets will also now "react and light up when hit." Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will reopen sometime in 2026. Disney's Hollywood Studios: Monsters, Inc. land Disney's first suspended roller coaster will take you on a ride through the Monsters, Inc. factory. Disney/Pixar If you're going to miss the Monsters, Inc. ride at Disneyland, you'll be relieved to know that a new addition coming to Disney World's Hollywood Studios theme park is a Monsters, Inc.-themed area, to replace the current Muppets area (with the Muppets to replace Aerosmith theming in the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster). Revealed by the voice of Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), the land will let you stroll through Monstropolis from the Pixar movies and shorts. A new ride will also take you through the Monsters Inc. laugh factory aboard one of the doors to the human world — aka a suspended roller coaster. "The first time I saw Monsters, Inc., all I wanted to do was ride on one of those doors like Mike and Sulley," Disney Experiences Chair Josh D'Amaro said at D23 last August. "You'll go into the factory and experience the first suspended coaster ever in a Disney park. Remember in the movie how those claws grab the doors and hoist them up into the air to take them away? We're doing that too. And you're going along for the ride." Docter and Hundgen were also on-hand to talk about the new Monsters, Inc. ride during SXSW. Here's the TikTok showing the design concept for the Monsters Inc. ride. Your last day to enjoy MuppetVision 3D is June 7, as it'll close permanently on June 8. Work on the Monsters, Inc. land will then begin later in 2025. There's no closing date yet for the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Disney World and Disneyland get Bluey meet and greets Meet and greets with Bluey and her family will be coming to Disneyland and Disney World, as well as to Disney cruises, starting at an unspecified time in 2025. Disney announced this news after revealing that a Bluey movie will hit screens in 2027. "Bluey has become a household name for families around the world, and we are thrilled to bring her story to life in new ways," said D'Amaro. "We can't wait to watch our youngest guests and their families make memories with Bluey in our parks and on our cruises." The hugely popular Australian TV series about a family of dogs is a worldwide hit, and Disney will release the movie in two years. (In the meantime, you can watch Bluey episodes and minisodes on Disney Plus.) Disney World's Magic Kingdom: New Villains Land Disney World's Magic Kingdom is getting a Villains Land. Disney Villains Land, which will celebrate all the classic baddies from Disney films, is coming to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida, and it will be "dark and thorny," according to the Horizons Disney Experiences Showcase (part of Disney's D23 expo in August) and info that Disney has released since. Villains Land was first teased during D23 2022. It'll be positioned on the other side of Big Thunder Mountain -- aka, the top left edge of the current Magic Kingdom map -- and will stretch around to where the Haunted Mansion is. Two major attractions will be built in Villains Land, as well as dining and shopping "on an incredibly twisted, grand scale." The land is already being constructed, but no word yet on when it'll open. A chilling trailer for the chaotic land on Instagram hints at elements in the land representing Maleficent, Dr. Facilier, Ursula, Gaston, Yzma, Queen of Hearts, Hades, the Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, Captain Hook, Jafar, Kaa, Madam Mim, Cruella, Scar, King Magnifico and Mother Gothel. Now Playing: Disney Parks Announcements at D23 03:24 Tropical Americas land at Animal Kingdom Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World is replacing its DinoLand USA area with Tropical Americas. Though this had been previously announced, Disney confirmed a few more details in August: Pueblo Esperanza will feel like you're walking through a real village and will have a huge quick-service dining location, a fountain and a carousel. Tropical Americas will also have a new Indiana Jones ride through a Maya temple and an Encanto-themed attraction where you'll explore Antonio's rainforest room inside the Casita. Construction began in fall 2024, but DinoLand USA is closing down in stages. The Dinosaur ride (which will become the Indiana Jones ride) remains open, but TriceraTop Spin and the midway area closed down on Jan. 13. Tropical Americas is planned to open in 2027. The Tropical Americas area will replace DinoLand USA and feature an Encanto ride, an Indiana Jones ride and a carousel. Disney Disney Cruise Line: Four more ships In addition to the Disney Wish, which launched in July 2022, the Disney Treasure, which set sail in December 2024, and the Disney Destiny, which is set to embark later this year, Disney is adding four more cruise ships to its ocean vacation lineup. The ship names and destinations have yet to be revealed, but the ships will set sail between 2027 and 2031. Everything else coming to Disneyland and Disney World Mando and Grogu are joining in the Millennium Falcon fun. Disney Here's what else is new and coming soon to the theme parks:
Android Authority
30-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Your Disney Plus subscription now gets you exclusive discounts, freebies, and more. Here's how
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Disney Plus has launched a new Perks program for subscribers in the US. It offers discounts, freebies, and a chance to win attractive prizes. Additional perks for Hulu subscribers will begin to roll out starting on June 2. Streaming services are more expensive than ever, and there isn't much incentive to stay subscribed to one once you've finished everything on your watchlist. Disney Plus is more than aware of this, and to help keep down subscriber churn it will now offer a number of bonuses to subscribers in the US via the Disney Plus Perks program. The program is now live for Disney Plus and Disney Plus/Hulu subscribers, and it includes the following: A chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday World Premiere and be among the first to see the all-new sequel before it arrives in theaters August 8 A chance to win a 4-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale beginning November 2025 A 6-month free DashPass membership from DoorDash 20% off on and in the adidas app 15% off purchases at and A 3-month free trial of CLEAR+ A 2-month Super Duolingo free trial Free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji Blitz Early access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule + until June 26th to claim a $10 Dapper Credit Special summer savings at Walt Disney World® Resort! Stay 2 nights or longer at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels and get rates starting from $99 per night at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Free MONOPOLY GO! and Star Wars™ TIE fighter in-game TOKEN Note that the DashPass membership is only available for new subscribers, so if you've been a member in the past, you're out of luck. Disney added that more perks will be added to the list over time. On top of this, Hulu subscribers will unlock even more benefits over time, starting on June 2. These perks will be added weekly, and they include the following: Chances to win tickets to Lollapalooza, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and passes to Comic-Con® in San Diego Sweepstakes to win items from and inspired by Hulu favorites like The Handmaid's Tale, A Complete Unknown, and Only Murders in the Building Exclusive perks from partners like Microsoft, Pure Green, and LG Electronics This is a significant expansion of the Disney Plus Perks program, which previously began its trial run more than a year ago. While the program is limited to subscribers in the US at launch, it will roll out to international markets later this year. Visit the official website to find the full list of Disney Plus Perks. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
