Disney Cruise News 2026..

TL;DR

Disney Cruise Line's biggest recent news includes a new ship, leadership changes, and rare discounts that could save cruisers over $1,000.

Key Points

• 1.Disney Adventure (world's 11th largest ship) named Robert Downey Jr. as godparent, made history as the largest ship through the Panama Canal, and sets sail from Singapore on March 10th.
• 2.Leadership shakeup: Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO (parks/experiences background), and Tracy Wilson takes over as Disney Cruise Line's new General Manager.
• 3.Moana stage show on the Disney Treasure won the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for most creative theatrical production, recognized for puppetry, large-scale sets, and live performance.
• 4.Bluey and Bingo officially join Caribbean sailings on the Disney Dream (February) and Disney Wish (June), with pajama bashes, dance parties, and character greetings.
• 5.Summer 2027 itineraries dropped: Disney Wish heads to Europe (inaugural season) with new ports in Croatia, Italy, and Norway; Marvel and Pixar Day at Sea continue on the Magic and Fantasy.
• 6.Price drop emails are hitting inboxes due to Disney retroactively applying an increased placeholder discount (up to 25%), with some cruisers saving hundreds to over $1,000; additional offers include $250 onboard credit and up to 35% off select sailings.