Linda Ellis-Stiewing, Just Add Magic Travel

08/16/2026

And you can't forget about the exciting new announcements for DCL!

Disney Cruise Line News

13 ships by late 2030

WEST COAST!! Doubling the number of cruises from Southern California out of San Diego.

DISNEY BELIEVE-Celebrates belief in magic, family, power of nature, and yourself. Tinker Bell will be on the bow. Buzz and Woody will be on the stern; drawing “Believe” on the back of the ship. Moana will be the Grand Hall icon.

The new class of ship debuts in 2029. In the middle between classic and new ships, size wise so they can visit new places that they haven’t before (!!!).

08/16/2026

I can't wait to see this new boat ride in California Adventure. Combining the two Coco movies will be great to experience.

08/16/2026

This will be a great addition to Hollywood Studios. I can't believe it's right around the corner next year!

08/16/2026

And the second land coming to Magic Kingdom is Villains Land. This looks like it will be fantastic. So excited for this land!

08/16/2026

I'm so excited for the two new lands coming to Magic Kingdom. First up Piston Peak!

PISTON PEAK (which I always think sounds like Pistol Pete from Parks and Rec) at Magic Kingdom

Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin Along: Wild demolition derby-themed attraction.

Cars Ridge Run Rally-This is what you’ve been waiting for. Each car competes for the fastest lap in the wilderness. A little bit bouncy on the way up, very bouncy on the way down and thrilling. Part of it features snow.
New type of racing experience unlike and other attraction.

08/16/2026

Details about the new area of the park for Animal Kingdom!

Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom

Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto

The original voice actors are back for this.

You’re in the casita for Antonio’s Gift Day to celebrate with the family and animals.

This appears to be a trackless ride, but an I the only one who thought this was originally a boat ride through the house?

More than 50 animals throughout the attraction. All of the figures are accurate to Colombia.

No height requirement!

08/16/2026

So much exciting information is coming out from D23!

06/24/2026

Disney Jollywood Nights dates were also announced with dates through January 5!! So exciting that it rolls into the new year for the first time ever!

Now is the time to plan your fall 2026 and winter 2026-27 vacations!

Jollywood Nights is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights from November 7th to January 5th. My clients have loved this glamorous event in past years and I’m so excited that more can experience it now that it’s extended to early January for the first time.

What’s Jollywood Nights, you ask? This is a separately ticketed holiday party with limited capacity after park close. There’s so much to see and do:

🐸 Kermit and Miss Piggy host the Disney Holidays in Hollywood stage show, featuring some favorite princesses and Disney characters. Think those old school holiday classic tv specials come to life.

💀 Join Jack Skellington at the Hyperion Theater for the “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along.”

⛸️ The ice skating show “Glisten” returns in front of the Chinese Theater and hosts world-class figure skaters.

🎶 Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club returns to the Tower of Terror Courtyard with 1930s era holiday glamour.

🪩 The Pixar Disco dance party features Pixar Faves including Edna Mode, Frozone, Joy, and Mike Wazowski.

🍷 Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby will be an adult-focused higher-end retreat inside the event for those who want to enjoy culinary treats, live music, and holiday elegance. This requires separate reservations.

🎆 Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! returns. This nighttime spectacular features fireworks, lasers, and projections. And you may just see some snow falling in Central Florida!

💖 And, of course, there will be a ridiculous amount of character opportunities, including:

Phineas and Ferb
Max Goof as Powerline
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers
Santa Stitch
Baloo and King Louie
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Chewbacca celebrating Life Day
Lotso
Partysaurus Rex (!!!!!!!!)
Bing B**g
Duffy
Scrooge McDuck
Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
Goofy and Pluto
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

🎢 Plus, attractions will be running and lines will be shorter than during a typical park day due to capped attendance.

These tickets are going on sale to Disney Resort Guests starting July 9th.

If you’ve already booked with Aileen, stay tuned for an email about this later on today. Not booked yet for your holiday season stay? Well, we’ll need to fix that right away 🎄

06/24/2026

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates and information has been announced!! So very exciting!!
Let's plan a trip around this and the other fantastic holiday offerings at Walt Disney World!

This fan fave is back starting November 8th!

What can you find at this after hours event?

🎄Special character meets around the park, including Sally and Santa Jack and Anna and Elsa.
🎄See it "snow" on Main Street USA and enjoy complimentary cocoa and cookies around the park.
🎄Show off your dance moves at dance parties around the park.
🎄The party features the “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” stage show.
🎄The fan favorite “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” runs twice per night. The wooden toy soldiers. Enough said.
🎄Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise (AKA Jingle Cruise), and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor will all have holiday makeovers.
🎄Enjoy access to attractions around the park
🎄“Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks" caps off the night.

These go on sale July 9th for Disney Resort Guests and July 16th to the general public.

04/28/2026

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates were just announced! The separately ticketed event will take place 7pm to midnight on select dates from August 7-October 31. Tickets for onsite guests become available May 5. It really is my absolute favorite event in the Magic Kingdom!!