More Ways to Wander: Your Guide to Disney Travel in 2027
When you hear “Disney vacation,” does your mind immediately go to Cinderella Castle? Walt Disney World may be the most iconic Disney destination, but it is only the beginning!
In 2027, you can experience Disney on land, at sea, in Hawaii and through guided adventures around the globe. Whether your family dreams of theme-park excitement, tropical relaxation, cultural immersion or true expedition-style exploration, there is a Disney vacation waiting for you.
Why Plan Your Disney Vacation with Wish and Wander Journeys?
Disney vacations are our specialty—but our expertise extends far beyond knowing which attractions to ride or where to find the best character meal. The advisors at Wish and Wander Journeys understand the entire Disney vacation portfolio, from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort to Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions.
We stay current on new experiences, itineraries, resorts, promotions and planning strategies so we can help you compare every possibility and choose the vacation that truly fits your family. Whether you need help navigating theme-park logistics, selecting the right Disney ship, planning a multigenerational Hawaiian getaway or choosing between a guided adventure and an expert-led expedition, you have a Disney expert by your side from the first idea until you return home.
With Wish and Wander Journeys, you are not simply booking a Disney vacation—you are partnering with an experienced advisor who knows how to turn all that Disney offers into the right vacation for you.
1. Rediscover Walt Disney World Resort
Have you met Bluey and Bingo at Walt Disney World? Did you miss some of the exciting additions and updates introduced over the past few years? Perhaps it has simply been too long since your family walked down Main Street, U.S.A., together.
Walt Disney World remains that iconic, must-do vacation for families with children both young and young at heart. More than a theme-park getaway, it gives families an opportunity to step away from everyday routines, unplug from outside distractions and reconnect through experiences they will talk about for years to come.
One of the things that makes Walt Disney World so special is its appeal across generations. Little ones can enjoy gentle attractions and meet beloved characters, teens and thrill-seekers can conquer exciting roller coasters, and parents and grandparents can take in immersive lands, incredible dining and unforgettable entertainment. It is a destination where every member of the family can find something to love—and experience so much of it together.
Throughout four theme parks, families can enjoy world-class attractions, live shows, character experiences, parades and spectacular nighttime entertainment. Those shared moments—watching a child meet a favorite character, laughing together on an attraction or standing side by side beneath the fireworks—often become the memories families treasure most.
Staying at a Disney Resort hotel keeps your family immersed in the magic while making the vacation more convenient. Resort Guests can enjoy complimentary transportation throughout Walt Disney World, Early Theme Park Entry and the opportunity to purchase Lightning Lane passes earlier than offsite Guests. Families staying at an eligible Disney Resort hotel during summer 2027 can also enjoy complimentary admission to a Disney water park on their check-in day.
Whether it is your family’s first visit or your fifteenth, there is always something new to discover—and always a little familiar magic waiting to welcome you home.
2. Experience the Original Disneyland Resort
Have you considered making Disneyland Resort the home base for your Southern California vacation?
Located in Anaheim, Disneyland Resort offers two incredible theme parks—Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park—positioned directly across a pedestrian esplanade from one another. Add three onsite Disney Resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District, and you have a wonderfully compact and walkable destination.
This convenient layout means less transportation time, easier stroller navigation and the ability to move between both parks in just minutes. Because the attractions, entertainment and dining are located so close together, families can experience an impressive number of iconic rides, parades and nighttime spectaculars in fewer vacation days.
Disneyland is also filled with history and nostalgia. Disneyland Park is the original Disney theme park—the only one created under Walt Disney’s direct supervision. Parents and grandparents can share beloved attractions and traditions from their own childhoods while creating entirely new memories with the next generation.
The resort also offers experiences you will not find at Walt Disney World. Families can step directly into the story inside the breathtaking Cars Land, assemble with their favorite Super Heroes at Avengers Campus and enjoy Disneyland’s famous collection of treats—from creative churro flavors to its beloved specialty corn dogs.
Disneyland is a fantastic year-round destination and an especially appealing choice for families seeking a summer theme-park vacation with a break from Florida’s intense heat and humidity. Spend a few days completely immersed in Disney magic, or combine your visit with Southern California’s beaches, attractions and other destinations.
With two parks just steps apart, three onsite resorts and more than 70 years of Disney history, Disneyland Resort delivers an unforgettable family vacation in a setting that feels both excitingly immersive and refreshingly manageable.
3. Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line
Who says family vacations have to stay on land?
Disney Cruise Line is expanding its options in a big way for Fall 2027—and the most exciting news is its return to New York City! Following her inaugural European season, the Disney Wish will sail seven special four- to seven-night voyages from New York beginning in late September. Families can choose from five Bermuda sailings—including three with an extra day to explore—or a beautiful fall voyage along the New England and Canadian Atlantic coasts.
Across the fleet, Disney will offer even more ways to sail from ports closer to home. Look for cruises from Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego, Galveston and San Juan, with itineraries visiting The Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Mexico and California. Highlights include two 14-night Panama Canal voyages aboard the Disney Magic, the Disney Destiny’s first season based in Port Canaveral, and select cruises featuring both Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises will also return on select sailings in Fall 2027.
With immersive storytelling, Broadway-style entertainment, imaginative youth clubs, dedicated adult spaces and so much included in the cruise fare, Disney Cruise Line makes it easy for families to explore together.
Bookings open in phases for Castaway Club Members and select Guests beginning August 31, 2026, with general bookings opening September 8, 2026. These limited New York sailings and other popular itineraries are expected to attract plenty of attention, so now is the time to contact your Wish and Wander Journeys advisor!
4. Discover Hawaii at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Is Hawaii on your family’s bucket list?
Located in the beautiful Ko Olina resort area of Oahu, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa offers a peaceful retreat away from the energy of downtown Honolulu. It can serve as the perfect home base for exploring the island—or as a complete vacation destination where your family can slow down and enjoy being together.
At the heart of the resort is Waikolohe Valley, an expansive aquatic playground offering something for every age. Families can float through a tropical landscape along Waikolohe Stream, race down waterslides, explore interactive splash zones or relax in the 8,200-square-foot Waikolohe Pool. At Rainbow Reef—the only private snorkeling lagoon on Oahu—guests can safely swim among hundreds of colorful tropical fish without having to navigate unpredictable ocean waves or currents.
Disney magic is woven throughout the experience. Children can meet favorite Disney Characters dressed in special island attire, enjoy a Character Breakfast at Makahiki and participate in engaging activities at Aunty’s Beach House. These experiences give younger travelers plenty of Disney fun while allowing the entire family to enjoy the beauty and culture of Hawaii together.
Aulani is not designed to feel like a theme park transported to the islands. Its architecture, landscaping, artwork and activities thoughtfully celebrate Hawaiian culture, traditions and storytelling. Families can gather for fire-pit stories, learn to play the ʻukulele, explore the resort’s Hawaiian art collection or experience KA WA‘A, an onsite lū‘au combining dining, music, dance and stories inspired by the legends and natural wonders of Hawaii.
Add a beautiful beach, character experiences, family activities, relaxing spa treatments and unforgettable sunsets over the Pacific, and it is easy to see why Aulani is so much more than a place to stay.
This is Disney storytelling—Hawaiian style.
5. Explore the World with Adventures by Disney
What if Disney could take care of the details while your family focused on experiencing the destination?
Adventures by Disney offers hassle-free, premium guided group vacations throughout the United States and around the world. Each itinerary combines meaningful cultural experiences, engaging activities and exclusive access with the service and storytelling families expect from Disney.
A major part of the Disney difference is the team of two dedicated Adventure Guides accompanying the group. Together with knowledgeable local experts, they manage the details, share the stories behind each destination, keep the itinerary moving smoothly and even help capture photos along the way.
Depending on the adventure, travelers may enjoy special access that would be difficult to arrange independently—from privately guided experiences and after-hours museum visits to expedited admission and entry into locations not ordinarily open to the general public.
Disney also handles many of the complicated logistics, including carefully selected accommodations, transportation during the adventure, scheduled luggage transfers, activities and many meals. Specific inclusions vary by itinerary, and gratuities for the Adventure Guides are generally additional, but the goal is always the same: allowing travelers to spend less time worrying about details and more time enjoying the destination.
These adventures are thoughtfully designed to engage multiple generations. Children and teens may have special Junior Adventurer activities, while adults can enjoy experiences and occasional downtime created with them in mind. Families can explore together without every moment feeling focused on only one age group.
Adventures by Disney is not limited to families traveling with children. Select itineraries offer Adult Exclusive departures for guests ages 18 and older, often incorporating experiences such as wine tastings, culinary activities and privately guided tours created specifically for an adult audience.
Your adventure could take you through Japan, introduce you to the history and landscapes of Europe, bring you closer to the wildlife of Costa Rica, lead you through America’s national parks or allow you to experience Europe aboard a river cruise.
It is immersive travel with premium service, incredible access and the details handled—plus the storytelling and thoughtful touches that make an Adventures by Disney vacation truly distinctive.
6. Go Deeper with National Geographic Expeditions
Do you have true exploration on your mind?
National Geographic Expeditions takes travelers beyond traditional sightseeing with journeys designed around discovery, education and meaningful connections to the world. While Adventures by Disney emphasizes premium guided travel with multigenerational storytelling, National Geographic Expeditions is an especially strong fit for curious travelers drawn to wildlife, photography, science, conservation, archaeology and the natural world.
Many expeditions last a week or longer, and certain Signature Land journeys offer smaller group sizes that allow travelers to engage more deeply with the people, places and environments they encounter.
National Geographic also offers an extraordinary variety of travel styles. Travelers can choose from Signature Land expeditions, river cruises, expedition cruises operated by Lindblad Expeditions and once-in-a-lifetime Private Jet journeys spanning multiple destinations. These options can take guests far beyond the traditional motorcoach tour—from navigating remote waterways aboard an expedition ship to connecting several of the world’s most remarkable places on one private jet itinerary.
Depending on the journey, you may travel alongside experts such as scientists, archaeologists, conservationists, naturalists, photographers and explorers. These specialists provide greater context and insight, helping travelers understand not only what they are seeing, but why it matters.
Experiences may include wildlife-focused adventures such as witnessing Tanzania’s Great Migration, visits to archaeological sites, hands-on cultural activities and access to locations connected to National Geographic-supported research and conservation work. Transportation during the journey, scheduled transfers, baggage handling and activity fees are thoughtfully coordinated so travelers can concentrate on exploring and learning.
For those who want to understand the people, wildlife, history and landscapes they encounter—not simply see them—National Geographic Expeditions offers an extraordinary way to experience the world.
It is travel fueled by curiosity, guided by experts and created for those who believe every great journey should lead to a deeper understanding of our planet.
Which Disney Vacation Is Right for You?
Disney vacations are not one-size-fits-all. Your perfect 2027 adventure might be:
A classic Walt Disney World family vacation
A Southern California getaway based at Disneyland Resort
A Disney Cruise Line sailing through The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Alaska or Europe
A relaxing Hawaiian escape at Aulani
A premium guided journey with Adventures by Disney
An expert-led National Geographic Expedition
At Wish and Wander Journeys, we can help you compare the possibilities, choose the Disney experience that best fits your family and manage the details from beginning to end.
The question is no longer simply, “Should we take a Disney vacation in 2027?”
The real question is: Where in the world would you like Disney to take you?
Contact your agent today and they can start making your travel dreams come true!
