Latest Theme Park and Cruise News!
In this Weeks update Blog and Youtube Video, We are sharing current news for Theme parks and Cruise lines. In the theme park world we discuss the exciting announcement of a new land for Epic Universe, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights updates, and Disney’s announcement on their new Cruise ship. In Cruse line news, Carnival has been busy with announcements and we talked about Princess’s 2026 Alaska promotion. Continue reading for more details on the latest news and updates for theme parks and Cruise lines to help you when planning your next vacation.
Universal Update:
Universal released the last land announcement for Epic Universe. In case you didn’t know, Universal Orlando Resorts is currently building a new park right down the road from their other two parks. The new Epic Universe park has already announced four of the five lands, including Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe.
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This week, the last land was introduced, and I wasn’t ready for how epic it is going to be. We are now going to have a new Wizarding World land at Epic Universe with the announcement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic. Y’all, not only are we going to get to explore the wizarding world of 1920s Paris themed to Fantastic Beasts, but we also get to take the Metro-Floo to the British Ministry in the 1990s for new thrills with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. We have already been eagerly watching and waiting for all the updates for Epic Universe, but now, I am so excited to go explore this park. It’s not every day you get to witness a new theme park being built. Let me know in the comments if you would like a full video detailing everything Epic Universe is going to offer.
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As for Halloween Horror Nights, we now have all 10 haunted houses and 4 of the 5 scare zone announcements. Plus, the Nightmare Fuel show is coming back. We are not so patiently waiting for the last scare zone announcement. Halloween Horror Nights will run on select nights from August 30th through November 3rd. Tickets are on sale now. If you have any questions on booking accommodations or tickets for Universal Orlando, especially during HHN, please reach out to us at Let’s Make Memories Travel. We would love to help. Make sure you check back for our next video going over all the Halloween Horror nights ticket information and House updates.
Disney Update:
Disney gave us more information this week on Disney’s newest ship, Disney Destiny, which will start sailing year-round from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, beginning in November 2025. The theme of this ship is Heroes and Villains - Assemble.
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Carnival:
Carnival Cruise Line reveals Pearl Cove Beach Club, Celebration Key’s exclusive retreat. From Carnival's website “Nestled in the westernmost point of Celebration Key, Pearl Cove Beach Club will feature a lush, secluded entry opening to views of the 11,000-square-foot private infinity pool with a large sun-shelf, water loungers, and a swim-up bar. Pink-striped sun umbrellas atop comfortable sun loungers and elegant daybeds line the pool area, while a DJ will play tropical lounge music, setting the tone for lounging and socializing. Just past the infinity pool is the dedicated, private beach with sun loungers, accompanied by beachside food and drink service. When looking for lunch or an afternoon snack, Pearl Cove Beach Club guests will find a well-appointed full-service restaurant with an elevated menu, bar, and lounge with indoor and outdoor seating.”
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Princess Cruises:
Princess Cruises reveals offerings for the 2026 Alaska Season. They will be debuting their newest ship in the fleet, Star Princess. Bookings will open on August 1 with the “Better Than Best Price Guarantee,” offering the best rates and 120% of the price difference as onboard credit if a lower rate is found before final payment. This promotion will end on September 2, 2024.
