New announcements for Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland Paris were made at an event hosted by Disney Destinations in Dubai.

Walt Disney World will soon open two new attractions in Epcot: Frozen Ever After and Soarin Around The World. A new meet and greet with Star Wars: The Force Awakens villain Kylo Ren will also open shortly in Disney’s Hollywood Studios while a new show, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, has been announced for the Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs, the new shopping and dining experience, has also been introduced to the guests.

Disney Cruise Line announced the 2016 Summer itineraries where the Disney Magic will sail its first British Isles itinerary. Throughout the summer of 2016, Disney Cruise Line also will return to Norway, Iceland and ports of call in more than 15 European countries. In addition to the tour of Europe with limited engagements in the Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, British Isles and the Mediterranean,

Disney Cruise Line will revisit favourite destinations elsewhere around the globe including Alaska, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Enhancements on the Disney Dream were also revealed such as the newly themed Star Wars area at the Disney’s Oceaneers Club or the new Vanellope’s Sweets And Treats, which satisfies the sweet tooth of cruisers of all ages, with handmade gelato and ice cream, an assortment of candy, and delectable novelty treats for purchase.

Disney Magic is also the ship where guests can enjoy the new Tangled: The Musical featuring the story of Rapunzel in a true Broadway musical style.

Disneyland Paris presented its Swing Into Spring season and revealed a brand new show Mickey and The Magician that is set to open in the Walt Disney Studios on July 2. In this unique show, Mickey is given the task of cleaning up a great Magician’s atelier but his dream to become a Magician himself takes over! It is an all-new adventure oozing with magic, featuring the Genie from Aladdin, Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother, the stars of Beauty and the Beast and even Rafiki (The Lion King).

The refurbishment of Disney’s Newport Bay Club being accomplished, the new rooms and the new executive floor called The Compass Club with its Luxury Suites and Club Rooms have been introduced during the event.

Disneyland Paris also shared an update on its first Half Marathon Weekend that will take place on September 23-25, 2016.

“Today, we are more than happy to have shared exciting news about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland Paris. With all these new experiences coming soon, we are looking forward to welcoming Guests from the region to enjoy magical moments in our Disney Destinations” said Brigitte Elmkies-Sitbon, Director of Marketing and Sales, International Markets, Disney Destinations.

The Disney Destinations Event took place on Bateaux Dubai on March 2 in an event that saw Elmkies-Sitbon as well as Brigid McDonnell, head of sales international markets, Disney Destinations and Damien Vayne, head of international press relations, Disney Destinations in attendance. – TradeArabia News Service