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  • 7 Hidden Disney Cruise Experiences (Most Are FREE!)

    Oct 12, 2026


     

    504 - Welcome to Episode 504 of Disney Travel Secrets! It’s Columbus Day, the start of Fall Break for many families, and National Travel Advisor Awareness Week, so give your travel agent a shout-out and tag us!

    Let us help you plan your next vacation

    In this episode:

    • Holiday dates at Walt Disney World: The season runs November 13 through January 6, while EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays runs November 27 through December 30.
    • Holiday overlays: Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster gets an Electric Mayhem holiday playlist and Alien Swirling Saucers adds four festive tunes, both starting November 4 at Hollywood Studios. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has three holiday songs at EPCOT.
    • Now booking: November and December 2027 at Walt Disney World. Holiday suites and premium rooms go fast, and a $200 deposit locks you in.
    • 7 hidden Disney Cruise experiences:
      1. The Ship Tour (free, ages 16+, and how to snag a spot)
      2. The Kids Club Open House on embarkation day
      3. The Drawing Class
      4. Towel Animal and craft classes
      5. Meeting the Storytellers on the Wish Class ships
      6. Scavenger Hunts and the Detective Agency
      7. A DIY Art Tour
    • Bonus: The hidden chandelier reflection on the Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy, and exactly where to stand to see it.

    Links mentioned:

    • Plan your vacation with Creating Magic Vacations: 
    • Get on the Disney Believe VIP List
    • Galápagos small group trip (December 2027) interest list.
    • Interested in becoming a travel agent? Join Our Team
    • Follow Creating Magic Vacations on social

    New episodes every Monday since March 2017. Until next time, have a magical day!

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