Disney is in a roll. From joining the Guardians of the Galaxy for an intergalactic adventure at EPCOT to exploring the riveting new routes available for the Disney Cruise Line, the global travel and entertainment company has plenty in store for 2022 to bring new customers and fans into the fold.
“Since the beginning, people have felt a powerful connection to the Disney brand,” said Josh D’Amaro. “As we build original, state-of-the-art experiences that further expand our favorite stories and even tell brand new ones, we look forward to a future filled with connections, endless possibilities and magic for Disney fans everywhere.”
Some of the latest cutting-edge technology from Walt Disney Imagineering, includes a new lightsaber from a galaxy far, far away and a full-body exoskeleton system that will bring characters of all sizes to life in the future at Disney Parks. Also, a new MagicBand+ and the new “Hey Disney!” voice assistant are coming to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, with unique guest experiences at each location.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Summer 2022
As part of the transformation of EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open to guests in summer 2022 as part of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration. Debuting in the newly renamed World Discovery neighborhood of EPCOT, this family-thrill coaster attraction will match the scale and adventure of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, inviting guests on an intergalactic chase through time and space. It will feature the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster and will be one of the longest fully enclosed coasters in the world.
The attraction will also feature Academy Award-nominated actress Glenn Close reprising her role as Nova Prime, the Xandarian leader and commander of the Nova Corps. Guests will enter the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion via the Galaxarium and proceed through the Xandar Gallery, where they will learn more about the Xandarian people as well as the similarities that connect Earth and Xandar.
MagicBand+ and “Hey, Disney!” at Disneyland Resort
The enhanced MagicBand+ wearable technology and “Hey, Disney!” voice assistant, recently announced for Walt Disney World Resort, will come to Disneyland Resort in 2022. This will mark the first time MagicBand+ will be available at Disneyland Resort, and it will have its own unique features to better enhance the guest experience with hands-free convenience and unlock moments of magic unique to Disneyland Resort guests. The “Hey, Disney!” voice assistant will work alongside Alexa and also will begin rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in guest rooms across the hotels of the Disneyland Resort.
New Moments at the Disneyland Hotel
Disney Imagineers are at work infusing the Anaheim resort with the elements that bring Disney storytelling to life, all inspired by characters and stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ classic films. There will be a newly-designed pool and recreation area, along with a variety of room types and the ability to explore the magic steps away at the Disneyland Resort.
Disney Cruises Near and Far
Meanwhile, families will soon be able to journey through fjords and ice floes of the Arctic with the new Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruise. With voyages beginning in 2023, guests will embark on an exciting adventure with a team of naturalists and Adventure Guides. During the Adventures by Disney Arctic Expedition Cruise, travelers will embark on daily boat excursions where they may spot unique wildlife including polar bears, reindeer, arctic foxes and walruses. Also in 2023, travelers will have more opportunities to explore Antarctica and the Galápagos Islands with added sailings to both destinations. Bookings opened to the public last month.
Disney now offers family vacation experiences to both polar regions, each with its own distinctive landscape and wildlife. Scheduled for two departures in 2023 (June and July), the 10-day, nine-night, Arctic Expedition Cruises will sail on a charted adventure with PONANT, a leader in luxury polar expeditions.
Then, as the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Wish, sets sail on more local itineraries from Port Canaveral, FLA this summer, families will discover a celebration of enchanting storytelling that brings to life Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars adventures. A hallmark of the Disney Cruise Line experience is the live entertainment on every voyage. The Disney Wish will premiere two new shows in the Walt Disney Theatre —”Disney The Little Mermaid” and “Disney Seas the Adventure.”
Author: Lark Gould
Lark Gould has been a travel industry journalist for more than 30 years. She shares her insight on cruise travel, air travel, hotels, resorts, popular activities, attractions and destinations to assist travel advisors and travelers with the current news and information they need to travel well.
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