Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting news around Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood and other theme parks and cruise lines.
Weekly Roundup of Theme Park and Cruise News
- Frozen Ever After has officially reopened following a brief refurbishment to introduce brand-new Audio-Animatronics figures of Anna, Elsa and Kristoff. Inspired by the technology used at Hong Kong Disneyland, the figures' heads now have more lifelike appearances and expressions, with silicone skin replacing the projected faces. Take a look at our ride POV on our YouTube channel!
- That's not all the frosty fun hoppening at Disney World this week! Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park reopens Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, just in time for spring break. Meanwhile, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will close for seasonal maintenance from Feb. 15 to May 11, 2026. Starting May 12, both water parks will remain open all summer long. And don't froget — if you're staying at a Walt Disney World Hotel this summer, you can get free water park admission on your arrival day (applies to stays between May 26 and Sept. 8, 2026).
- EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is right around the corner, and Disney has revealed that more than 60 topiaries will bloom throughout the park this year, including ones we haven't seen in a while. Lightning McQueen, Mater, Mike Wazowski, Sulley and Stitch will once again sprout in the World Discovery and World Celebration areas. Find out all the details about the topiaries, entertainment and more in our Flower and Garden Festival guide.
- With the reveal of Disney Cruise Line's summer 2027 itineraries, the Disney Wish will debut in Europe next year with 3- to 10-night itineraries featuring new ports in Zadar (Croatia), Trieste (Italy) and Hellesylt (Norway). The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will once again sail to Alaska, both offering 7-night itineraries and the Magic additionally offering 6- and 8-night options. Plus, there are plenty of Bahamian and Caribbean sailings out of Florida, ranging from 3 to 10 nights. Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea are also confirmed for select sailings beginning in January 2027. Early bookings for Castaway Club members open Feb. 16, while general bookings begin Feb. 23, 2026 — get exclusive Disney Cruise Line savings through Undercover Tourist!
- After crossing the Atlantic, taking a break in Port Canaveral and becoming the largest passenger vessel to travel through the Panama Canal, the Disney Adventure continued its journey and made a brief appearance in Los Angeles. Next up, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship will stop in Tokyo before completing its trek to Singapore, its home port. Its maiden voyage begins next month on March 10, 2026, and will continue with 3- and 4-night sailings through at least August 2027 (based on the recently announced summer 2027 itineraries).
- Meet even more Colorful Yoshis, including Light Blue, Pink, Yellow and Purple Yoshis, at Universal Fan Fest Nights this spring at Universal Studios Hollywood. Plus, try your hand at solving a puzzle as it unfolds throughout Super Nintendo World, leading to a secret location and ending with an exclusive fan reward.
That's a wrap on the latest theme park and cruise news.
Hoppy planning!
