Tammy Whiting

If you are anything like me, you’ve been waiting somewhat impatiently for Disney Cruise Line to release the rest of their 2027 itineraries. Disney has been releasing the late fall itineraries in June or July for the past several years! Until last year. Which was the latest ever – August 19. Well, guess what? We’ve officially passed that. So, what’s the holdup, Disney? I don’t know what the holdup is, but surely we are getting them soon, right? Maybe tomorrow?

With a Disney Believe reveal scheduled for October, I wasn’t sure how much cruise news we would get at the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday night! But we got some good information. First off, we now know the Grand Hall statue for Disney Believe! Moana fans rejoice – we have a Moana-themed Grand Hall/atrium!  Moana herself will anchor the Grand Hall, providing the perfect photo opp. This Grand Hall should be absolutely gorgeous.

As sailing dates get close and certain sailings aren’t full, Disney Cruise Line sometimes offers last-minute discounts on cruises known as GT rates. There’s a lot of confusion about what these rates are and aren’t, so let me try to clear it up! 1. What They Are – GT Rates are discounted rates with restrictions, including the inability to change your booking once made, no picking a particular stateroom, and they must be paid in full at the time of booking. 2.