“Disney Magic at Sea” UK-Only Disney Cruise Line Itinerary Confirmed

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The Disney Cruise Line website was updated today with this announcement:

“Departing on select dates from London Tilbury, Newcastle, Liverpool and Southampton aboard the Disney Magic, our new staycation sailings—exclusive to UK residents—invite you to embark on a brand-new, magical Disney experience. Close to home and at sea—be immersed in Disney storytelling, thanks to an amazing collection of onboard entertainment, dining, and recreation for the entire family, with all the care you’d expect from Disney.”

“These 2-4 night excursions will include COVID-19-safe character interactions with Mickey and Minnie, a promenade with Disney Princesses, super fun with Marvel superheroes, and “a Frozen flurry of fun.”

“Special precautions have been implemented to ensure the cruise is promoting the health and safety of all guests. For more information on COVID-19 procedures, see the Disney Cruise Line website.“

Booking for Disney Magic at Sea begins in April.

“The Incredibles” Themed Rooms Begins at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Earlier this year, Disney confirmed that guest rooms at the Contemporary Resort were officially being refurbished, though they did not divulge any details. This refurbishment was scheduled to occur from April 2021 until September 2021, limiting capacity at the resort.

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It seems, however, that refurbishment has begun ahead of schedule. A room in the main tower now has its balcony covered. We have seen this before during the refurbishment of rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

So what will the new rooms look like? Well, they will be themed to Pixar’s The Incredibles.

In 2019, it was reported that Disney was testing rooms themed to The Incredibles. While those rooms were gutted and the hallway theming removed, the possibility remains.

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With the confirmation of rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort receiving Moana theming, these changes don’t seem like much of a stretch (not for Elastigirl, anyway).

Disneyland Resort Announces Plans for Theme Park Expansions and More

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Disneyland has unveiled plans for a theme park expansion, as well as new retail, hotel, and parking projects.

“DisneylandForward” is Disney’s effort to work with the city to grow the Disneyland Resort post-pandemic. Disney will be asking the city to approve plans to add a mix of theme park, hotel, retail, dining and entertainment on the eastern and western edges of the existing Disneyland Resort. The plans also include a new, large-scale parking garage on Harbor Boulevard and Disney Way.

The westside expansion envisions new theme park lands on the Downtown Disney and Lilo and Stitch parking lots, situated between the existing Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel. Originally, there was some confusion amongst news outlets if this was a new park, but it appears they are actually large expansions of both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

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Concept art of the west-side site shows a central mountain surrounded by water with buildings interspersed on the south end of the property. A mountain ridge to the west separates the theme park from nearby neighborhoods. The west-side site links up with Downtown Disney near the unused AMC Theater and ESPN Zone.

The existing Toy Story parking lot on Harbor Blvd, just across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center, would be turned into a new shopping and dining district, much like Disney Springs at Walt Disney World or DisneyTown at Shanghai Disneyland.

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Concept art of the east-side retail area features a central lagoon surrounded by shops and a small hotel.

National Treasure TV Series Starring Latina Character Coming to Disney+

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A 10-episode series in the National Treasure franchise will be premiering exclusively on Disney+. Directed by Mira Nair (Queen of Katwe), the series follows 20-year-old Latina Jess Morales, who seeks to solve her family’s mysteries and discover treasure.

National Treasure director Jerry Bruckheimer returns, as well as two writers, Marianne and Cormac Wibberley. No release date or cast has been announced at this time.