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Pastry fees test value on cruises as Carnival ups onboard extras
Carnival Cruise Line is testing whether travelers will pay a little more for a little more sugar. The company is rolling out made-to-order doughnuts,...
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Bye-Bye Dinosaurs, Hola Tropics: Animal Kingdom Kicks Off DinoLand U.S.A. Makeover
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is trading T-Rex bones for tropical blooms. On January 13, 2025, the park began phasing out DinoLand U.S.A. to make room for a...
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Celebrity Cruises Dives Into River Cruising: Two New Ships and Fresh Itineraries Revealed
Introduction Celebrity Cruises, long known for its ocean-going megaships, just confirmed it’s navigating into a brand-new arena: river cruising. The line...
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MSC World Europa Suffers Propulsion Failure: What We Know and What It Means for Cruising
Quick Take Early on Monday, August 25, 2025, MSC World Europa—one of the world’s largest cruise ships—lost propulsion off the Italian coast. With roughly...
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Universal Kids Resort Breaks Ground in Frisco: A Kid-Sized Leap for Universal Parks
A New Chapter for Universal Parks Universal Parks & Resorts just put Texas on its map. Construction has started on Universal Kids Resort, a 32-acre...
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Barcelona Moves to Curb Cruise Crowds: Two Terminals to Close by 2030
A Sea Change for Europe’s Top Cruise Gateway Barcelona has long been the Mediterranean’s busiest cruise hub, but city leaders say the tide of visitors is...
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Disney Adjusts Kali River Rapids Refurbishment as DINOSAUR Prepares to Go Extinct
What’s Happening? Disney’s Animal Kingdom usually gives Kali River Rapids its annual tune-up during the cooler winter months. This year, however, Disney is...
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Disney Adventure Sets Sail on First Sea Trials, Heralding a New Era for Family Cruises
A Milestone Moment for Disney Cruise Line On Sunday evening, September 1, 2025, the brand-new Disney Adventure nosed out of the historic Port of Wismar,...
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Netflix House vs. Universal Parks: A New Era of Immersive Entertainment
Welcome to the Streaming-Powered Playground Remember when a day at a theme park meant roller-coasters and parades? Netflix is turning that idea on its head...
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Cruise Lines Sue Hawaii Over New Climate-Driven Tourism Tax
What’s New A coalition led by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has taken Hawaii to federal court, arguing that the state’s brand-new...
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Disney’s Magic Heads to Yas Island: What to Know About the Newly Announced Disneyland Abu Dhabi
A New Chapter for Disney Parks Disney is packing its pixie dust and heading to the United Arab Emirates. The company has officially licensed Miral...
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Havila Voyages Charts Course for the First Climate-Neutral Cruise Along Norway’s Coast
A Nordic First in the Making Havila Voyages just raised the bar for sustainable travel. The Norwegian company says it will operate the world’s first...
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Universal Horror Unleashed: Universal Parks Bring Year-Round Chills to Las Vegas’ Area15
What just happened? Universal Destinations & Experiences—better known to most of us as the company behind Universal Parks—has cracked open the crypt on its...
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Havila Voyages Charts Course for the World’s First Climate-Neutral Norwegian Coastal Cruise
Introduction Norwegian cruise line Havila Voyages says its next Bergen–Kirkenes round trip will be completely climate-neutral—an industry first. The company...
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Bold Pixar and Marvel Expansions
A New Chapter for the Castle on Lantau Hong Kong Disneyland Resort just pulled back the curtain on its next big act: a sweeping expansion that adds the...
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Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas: What to Expect From the New Icon-Class Marvel
Introduction Royal Caribbean just accepted delivery of Star of the Seas, the cruise line’s second Icon-class vessel. The 250,800-gross-ton giant will make...
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Universal Horror Unleashed: Universal Parks Bring Year-Round Chills to Chicago
A Second Coming of Screams Universal Destinations & Experiences is doubling down on its new horror-centric brand, Universal Horror Unleashed, announcing...
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Universal Theme Parks Exhibition Set to Thrill Philadelphia in 2026
Introduction Blockbuster movies, roaring dinosaurs, and cutting-edge engineering are headed for the City of Brotherly Love. Beginning February 14, 2026, the...
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Disneyland Swaps Early Entry for Free Lightning Lane: What Hotel Guests Need to Know
Introduction Disneyland is reshuffling its hotel-guest benefits, and the news has sparked plenty of chatter across Disney parks fan circles. Beginning in...
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Royal Caribbean’s New ‘Star of the Seas’ to Shine Bright in Port Canaveral This August
A New Icon Sets Sail Royal Caribbean has officially taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the second vessel in its bold new Icon Class. The 250,800-gross-ton...
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