This is a historic week for the Walt Disney Company. There’s a new CEO in townwith much excitement from Disney fans eager to see what changes would come. Of course, many changes are in the works several new lands are being built at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line is growing faster than ever.
Speaking of Disney Cruise Line, this week there was a big announcement coming soon after Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage. Come follow the latest theme park and cruise news from Disney!
“Disney Believe” revealed as the name of Disney Cruise Line’s next ship
There is no rest for the weary Disney Cruise Line. This month, they launched their eighth ship, Disney Adventure in Singapore. This is the first time a Disney cruise ship has been transported home outside the United States.
Although the troubles haven’t subsided since the launch of Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line is ready to once again set its sights on the future. With eight ships currently operating in the fleet, another five ships are on the way between now and 2031. We learned some interesting new information this week about the ninth ship, scheduled to arrive in late 2027. Her name is Disney Believesthemed around “promise and possibility.”
We don’t know much about Disney Believe at the moment, but it looks like it Disney confirmed several stories and characters that guests may encounter on board. That’s included Encanto, Frozen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana, And The Little Mermaid. We have some time between now and the end of 2027 to get excited about Disney Believe, so be sure to stay tuned for updates!
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Leadership changes are taking effect at The Walt Disney Company
Josh D’Amaro became the eighth Chief Executive Officer at the Walt Disney Company this week, succeeding Bob Iger. Dana Walden also became the first person to hold the titles of President and Chief Creative Officer at Disney. This creates a ripple effect of leadership change throughout the company. Josh D’Amaro’s former Head of Experience position now belongs to Thomas Mazloumthe latter was President of the Disneyland Resort.
D’Amaro’s first day as CEO was March 18, when the Walt Disney Company hosted its annual Shareholders Meeting. During the meeting, D’Amaro shared his vision for the future of the Walt Disney Company, operating as “one Disney.”
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Garden View Lounge – High Tea Experience opens at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
After a gap of a few years, you can enjoy it again Afternoon Tea Service on Disney’s Grand Florida Resort and Spa.
Garden View Lounge — High Tea Experience opened March 19 with a fresh space inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The menu at The Garden View Lounge includes loose leaf tea from Twinings.
Afternoon Tea Service includes a a real tower of tea treats, with plant-based options available. A selection of special children’s teas inspired by Alice in Wonderland is also on the menu.
You can book Advance Dining Reservations for The Garden View Lounge before your next Walt Disney World vacation!
The preview begins at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopens at Magic Kingdom on April 8 after months of renovation. The trip will be decorated with new handheld blaster and a new digital scoring systemmaking achieving your new high score easier than ever. Previews begin over the weekend ahead of the ride’s official reopening date in April.
Disney Cruise Line announces discounts for Southern California residents
This final story is for all of you Southern California resident out there. As a fellow SoCal resident, it’s stories like this that make me wish I was still a local! Disney Cruise Line released a new promotion where Southern California residents can save up to 30% on select sailings from San Diego. This applies to 3, 4, and 7 night itineraries departing in April and May 2026.
Availability for this promotion is limited, so be sure to take a look to see if there’s an opportunity to save big on a last-minute Disney Cruise Line trip with the Disney Magic or Disney Wonder!
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Disney Theme Parks and Cruise News: New CEO, New Cruise Names, and More was originally published in The World of Spark.
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