Galactic Updates from Disney!

Every year, Disney's D23 Expo gathers thousands of Disneyphiles together, to hear the latest and greatest news coming from the Imagineers in charge of creating the most magical places on earth. Each year, they are treated to exhilarating news- this year...not an exception!

Disney announced major projects at their facilities around the world, including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and so much more!

Disney Cruise Line, one of my very favorite travel products, announced that they would be launching another new ship. This yet un-named vessel, brings the total of their fleet to seven majestic ocean liners.  Previously, Disney had two ships on order, for delivery in 2021 and 2023.  This third ship will snuggle right in between and be delivered in 2022.  That seems like a long way off, but travel professionals know it's right around the corner!  Since these ships are so massive, they take years to build.  It won't be too long before we hear news of construction starting In fact, you might want to bookmark this Meyer Werft shipyard webcam for later...

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One of the coolest features on the Disney Dream is the Star Wars kids play area on the Disney Dream.  They have a replica of a starship cockpit; a perfect place for you to practice all your Harrison Ford impressions.  Disney is taking this idea and expounding on it with their Star Wars themed lands. We now know the name of these lands- Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge!  These lands will have many interactive attractions and features, some very like the set up on the Disney Dream.  What is most cool about this land is that it sounds like a living breathing universe- almost a live action RPG.  These Star Wars lands are scheduled to both open in 2019.  Considering the lengthy development of Pandora, the Avatar attraction in Disney's Animal Kingdom, I think that's pretty ambitious!

Along with the Star Wars themed lands, Disney announced a Star Wars themed resort at Walt Disney World.  I can't wait to see what this is all about.  Disney is known for keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes with revolutionary vacation experiences.  The concept artwork looks stunning, and the industry is hearing phrases like, "...unlike anything that exists today." There are overtones of a themed adventure for guests, that will last the entire day. I wonder if there is some new AR Technology at play in their concepts.  Over the coming months we will see what the Disney Imagineers can come up with!

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