On its first birthday, Epic Universe has quietly sprouted searchlights, rooftop fixtures, and fountain lighting all over Celestial Park — and it all points to one thing the park still doesn't have: a nighttime spectacular.
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Virgin Voyages launched its first-ever Alaska season on May 21, 2026, with Brilliant Lady sailing the Inside Passage — bringing an adults-only, all-inclusive twist to one of cruising's most iconic destinations.
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Starting May 22, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Walt Disney World and Disneyland launches an all-new Mandalorian and Grogu mission that finally lets your crew pick its own destination.
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Mexico's environment ministry has refused to approve Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico project near Mahahual, citing threats to protected mangroves, endangered wildlife, and the reef offshore.
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Captain Cacao, the chocolate teddy bear mascot of Epic Universe's Moonship Chocolates, becomes a walk-around meet-and-greet character in Celestial Park on May 22 — the park's one-year anniversary.
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Cunard just unveiled 190 new 2028 voyages — headlined by a first-ever gathering of all four Queens on the River Mersey in Liverpool.
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Joe Schott, a 40-year Disney veteran who started his career as a Jungle Cruise skipper, has been named the new President of Walt Disney World Resort.
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The Seabourn Sojourn has completed its final world cruise, ending a 16-year run before being reborn as the Mitsui Ocean Sakura for Japanese sailings starting this fall.
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The expedition cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Rotterdam on May 18 after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and infected at least 11 during a seven-week Antarctic voyage.
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Carnival Cruise Line cancelled thousands of bookings made during a system outage after a pricing engine error displayed ultra-low fares, offering only refunds and a $100 onboard credit.
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New aerial photos from May 10 reveal vertical construction at Disney's Tropical Americas, with the Casita Madrigal and Indiana Jones temple rising above the walls for the first time.
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Universal has confirmed Mythos Restaurant will permanently close in 2027 as Lost Continent makes way for a new themed land at Islands of Adventure.
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A ceiling panel fell inside The Local Bar & Grill on Norwegian Luna during a Caribbean sailing, injuring multiple guests on one of the cruise industry's newest ships.
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Disney CFO Hugh Johnston says Walt Disney World is running at capacity and won't overcrowd parks to grow. Instead, the company is banking on $30 billion in expansion projects to drive future attendance and pricing growth.
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Viking promoted Leah Talactac to CEO on May 14, 2026, as the company reported 92% of 2026 capacity already sold and $6.2 billion in advance bookings.
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Universal is testing an open hub concept at Epic Universe's Celestial Park, letting convention attendees access restaurants and shops without park admission — and facial recognition portals are already in place.
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Royal Caribbean is redeploying Spectrum of the Seas away from Shanghai for summer 2027, canceling booked sailings and offering affected guests alternative itineraries or full refunds.
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French authorities confined all 1,701 passengers and crew aboard Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition in Bordeaux after a 90-year-old passenger died amid a gastroenteritis outbreak — and initial tests ruled out norovirus.
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Magic Kingdom closes hours early on May 13, 2026, for a private SAP corporate buyout featuring Dave Matthews Band at Cinderella Castle. Here's what it means for guests and Disney's growing appetite for private events.
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A nationwide Bahamas alcohol ban tied to election day hit cruise passengers at private islands including CocoCay, Half Moon Cay, and Ocean Cay — and different cruise lines handled it very differently.
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