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“Paris is always a good idea,” they say, but especially this year.
Travelers from all around the world have set their eyes on Disneyland Paris, where the newly-renamed Disney Adventure World delivers Walt Disney Imagineering’s newest theme park experience, the new World of Frozen!
Come walk through the gates and stroll the streets of Arendelle, see an astonishing Olaf brought-to-life, and board a boat ride journey to the misty mountains on Frozen Ever After.
Fans are lining up for the delightful new princess character dining experience, The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, and a beguiling new ‘spinner’ ride under a golden canopy of lanterns, Raiponce Tangled Spin. Cap off an unforgettable day with the thrilling new nighttime spectacular, Cascade of Lights, featuring dancing fountains and swimming illuminated drones.
As an expert travel agent for Disneyland Paris, Chris from Wishful Thinking is not only an annual pass holder; he’s lived in Paris for the last few summers!
We’ve got sharp insights on everything from how to plan your time in Paris vs. your time at Disney, which Disney resort hotels are the the most (and least) impressive, and how to maximize all the unique amenities that Disneyland Paris offers — like Premier Access Ultimate, character dining, half board / full board meal plans, and Disney Express luggage service.
Curious to begin learning more? Check out our very in-depth FAQ, or even better, simply tap here:
Walt Disney World: 2027 bookings now open!
There’s never been a more affordable time to plan a Walt Disney World vacation.
Disney’s just opened the calendar for 2027 Disney Vacation Package bookings, which offer the greatest flexibility for those who are traveling to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Best of all, Walt Disney World expert travel agents like Wishful Thinking can apply future promotions to existing bookings, so it’s always wisest to book as early as possible.
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For those who are visiting in 2026, all kids (aged 3 to 9) get a FREE Disney Dining Plan (when the other guests on their package select the Disney Dining Plan or the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan). But this isn’t all — Disney’s newest phenomenal promotions include:
FREE Dining Plan Offer
Not just for the kids! Book a qualifying 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney World package with a select Disney resort hotel and Park Hopper tickets, and Disney include a FREE dining plan for all guests. Valid on select arrivals from June 28 to October 3, October 19 to October 31, and December 6 to December 21, 2026.- Disney+ Subscriber Room Offer
Disney+ subscribers save on rooms at select Walt Disney World resorts for stays most nights from June 21 to August 15, 2026, with rates starting from $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort!
After 2 PM Ticket Offer
This specially priced 2-day or 3-day ticket gives you entry to one park per day after 2 PM, with start dates from May 26 to July 29, 2026. Great for guests who want shorter park days, lower pricing, and more flexibility.4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket
Visit all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks with a 4-day ticket starting at $109 per day, with start dates from May 26 to September 26, 2026. This is ideal for guests who want one day in each park and a simple, easy-to-price ticket!Summer Room Discount: Save Up to 30%
Save up to 30% on select Disney resort hotels for stays most nights from May 1 to July 29, 2026. The longer you stay, the more you’ll save! We’ll lock in your hotel savings — and then build from there, with the option to layer on other theme park and dining promotions, too.
Disney trips can be a dream to encounter, but a nightmare to plan.
That’s why we’re glad you found us.
Nearly 75% of all Americans have taken a Disney vacation. Many return annually. And in 2026 & 2027, some exciting new experiences are on the way. Especially for those who are ready to explore the full Disney world!
That’s why smooth Disney vacations need smart thinking and expert planning.
That’s what we do.
You do the wishing, we do the thinking.™
Disney trips can be a dream to encounter, but a nightmare to plan.
That’s why we’re glad you found us.
Nearly 75% of all Americans have taken a Disney vacation. Many return annually. And in 2026 & 2027, some exciting new experiences are on the way. Especially for those who are ready to explore the full Disney world!
That’s why smooth Disney vacations need smart thinking and expert planning.
That’s what we do.
You do the wishing, we do the thinking.™
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Through 2027, we're booking the world's most magical destinations.
Through 2027, we're booking the world's most magical destinations. Wishful Thinking offers expert-level planning for international Disney destinations.
WALT DISNEY WORLD | Orlando, Florida
If Disney were a nation, this would be the capital. It’s home to 4 of the most-visited theme parks on the planet, more than 40 resort hotels, a shopping and entertainment district, 2 water parks, and 4 golf courses with breathtaking vistas. It stretches across more than 43 square miles (11,000 hectares). More than 50 years ago, Walt Disney World transformed Orlando from swamp waters and orange groves into what has become America’s most visited vacation destination.
Walt Disney World’s 2027 Disney Vacation Packages are now on sale, and the 2026 packages continue to include Free Disney Dining Plans for kids aged 3 – 9 — along with many other exciting offers!
DISNEY CRUISE LINE | Worldwide
Imagine the joyful fun of a Disney vacation where the ride begins the moment your ship sets sail. Disney Cruise Line transports you to more than 18 global destinations across the Caribbean, Europe, and the Americas, including visits to Disney’s own luxurious private island in the Bahamas. Widely admired within the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line is consistently named the world’s best cruise line for families.
New 2027 itineraries — including new European sailings on the Disney Wish — have now opened for booking. Now’s the time to secure the best staterooms on board.
Disney’s newest — and biggest — cruise ship is now sailing from Singapore. Experience Disney thrills on board the brand-new Disney Adventure!
Combine a sailing on the new Disney Adventure with a trip to all three Asian Disney Parks ▸
DISNEYLAND | Anaheim, California
Here’s where it all began. In 1955, just beyond Los Angeles, Walt Disney invited everyone to enter into the world of his most beloved stories. Today, the pleasantly walkable Disneyland Resort includes three on-site hotels, Disney’s California Adventure park and the original iconic Disneyland. You’ll encounter state-of-the-art spectacles in a land that’s overflowing with charm. You can say without irony that it actually is “the happiest place on Earth.”
New at Disneyland: Bluey’s Best Day Ever brings the fun and folly of your favorite Aussie dog family to life on stage at Disneyland! Bluey and her sister Bingo invite you to get up and move to the tunes of a live band and a hilarious gang of dogwatchers.
Through Summer 2026: Disneyland celebrates its 70th Anniversary! Its two parks will be overflowing with happiness, with new nighttime spectaculars, character cavalcades, ride overlays, specialty merchandise, and an ever-shifting kaleidoscope of surprise merchandise.
DISNEYLAND PARIS | Marne-la-Vallée, France
No French lessons required. When the Walt Disney Imagineers created Disneyland Paris, they took inspiration from their own childhood dreams about what a Disney park could be. Parc Disneyland is now widely considered Disney’s most aesthetically beautiful castle park. So much of what’s happening in Paris is sparkling and new: the Disneyland Hotel has been sumptuously renovated with Princess suites and enchanting theme park views. The newly-renamed Disney Adventure World is home to an action-packed Avengers Campus, and in 2026 they’ve opened gates of Arendelle, inviting travelers to come face-to-face with Elsa, Anna, and an astonishingly life-like Olaf in the immersive World of Frozen.
DISNEYLAND PARIS IS SELLING OUT | The popularity of the new World of Frozen is leading to unprecedented interest — with the most stunning hotel rooms like the Disneyland Hotel’s Castle Club and Signature Suites selling out sooner than we’ve ever seen. Thankfully, we can help book these suites even when you don’t see them online. Get pricing today.
Chris from Wishful Thinking is an annual passholder at Disneyland Paris and spends every summer living Le Marais in the heart of Paris. That’s why Wishful Thinking has built a sterling reputation as the best travel agency to help you plan a Disneyland Paris vacation, including guidance for Paris itself (and London, too)!
AULANI | A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i
Mickey Mouse can surf. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa invites you to discover an island paradise with a touch of magic. This enchanting resort opened in 2011 with authentic inspiration from the Hawaiian islands’ rich culture and history. Spread across 21 acres (8.5 hectares) on the island of Oʻahu, you’ll relax among lush tropical gardens, undulating pools, a snorkeling lagoon, a private beach and a luxurious spa. Aulani is a dreamy tropical paradise. You’ll never want to leave.
Book a stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa ▸
ADVENTURES BY DISNEY | Worldwide
Disney wants to show you the world. Adventures by Disney provides immersive, hassle-free group vacation experiences to destinations on six continents. From its first journey in 2005, Adventures by Disney now offers more than 35 unique guided itineraries from 2 to 12 days. Join a fun-filled adventure for the whole family or select an exclusive adults-only excursion, with special VIP experiences and insider access that only Disney can provide. Exploring the world is effortless when Disney leads the way.
How can Wishful Thinking assist with Adventures by Disney bookings? Not only can we help you identify which tour is the best fit for you, but Chris from Wishful Thinking is a seasoned expert in international travel. We’ll assist with your pre-adventure and post-adventure travel, lodging, ground transfers, and fun-filled, insightful tips to help you and your family prepare for a journey abroad.
Plan a trip with an Adventures by Disney international travel expert ▸
ASIA | Hong Kong, Shanghai & Tokyo
How many of Disney’s 12 theme parks have you seen? Die-hard fans know that if you want to visit Disney’s most beautiful and innovative parks, you’ll need a passport. Tokyo Disney Resort is home to the 3rd and 4th most visited theme parks in the world, and Disney’s newest park in Shanghai is climbing the list, with Disney’s newest land themed to Zootopia. Many Disney experts consider Tokyo DisneySea the greatest Disney park on Earth, and Disney’s new Arendelle – the World of Frozen is now charming guests in the the adorable Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney’s Asian international parks set a high bar for creative enchantment.
The stunning new Fantasy Springs is wowing guests with a new luxury hotel and three new beautifully themed areas, inspired by Tangled, Frozen and Peter Pan are now thrilling guests. We know all the insider secrets on vacation packages, the Fantasy Springs Hotel, and the ways to get the most out of Fantasy Springs.
Chris from Wishful Thinking visits all 12 Disney parks around the world every year. As an expert in Asian international Disney travel, Wishful Thinking can help you combine all three destinations into a truly incredible vacation — and even add-in a sailing on Disney’s newest cruises from Singapore.
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BRILLIANT GUIDES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD
Get up-to-date advice for visits through 2027 in our comprehensive guides to the Most Magical Place on Earth.
You do the wishing. We do the thinking.
Wishful Thinking is an affiliate of Academy Travel, a Diamond Authorized Disney Vacation Planning Agency.
Disney pays us to help plan your trip, from your first wish list until your departure. We’ll even assist you during your vacation until you’re happily back home.
Our trip planning is free when you book a Disney vacation with us; you’ll pay the exact same price as booking on your own, but with these amazing perks:
- Pricing insights: We don’t just tell you what the price is, we tell you why. We know how to find the calendar’s best availability & the lowest crowds.
- Certified pros: Disney is always changing, and outdated info is everywhere. Disney trains and informs us throughout the year to stay on top of all the latest offerings.
- Text support: Need help? From the moment you book — until you return safely home — quick, informative help is just a text message away.
- World class Disney expertise: Every year, we book guide hundreds of clients’ vacations to Disney destinations around the world. Far beyond the parks, we’re nerd-level experts on Disney’s resort hotels, cruises, tours, restaurants, & more.
- Reservation magic: Whether it’s character dining, holiday parties, private tours, or VIP guides, we help secure the most in-demand Disney experiences.
It’s never too early to start planning! Why do it alone when you can have free, expert-level help?
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Why It’s Smart to Add a Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World
Disney’s Dining Plans offer a range of meal options for guests at Walt Disney World. The standard Disney Dining Plan includes one Quick-Service meal, one Table-Service meal, and a snack or non-alcoholic beverage per person (aged 3+) each night, as well as a resort-refillable mug. The Quick-Service Dining Plan provides two quick-service meals and one snack or non-alcoholic beverage per night. Wishful Thinking can add a plan to your package — including a FREE plan for select dates.
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You do the wishing. We do the thinking.
Wishful Thinking is an affiliate of Academy Travel, a Diamond Authorized Disney Vacation Planning Agency.
Disney pays us to help plan your trip, from your first wish list until your departure. We’ll even assist you during your vacation until you’re happily back home.
Our trip planning is free when you book a Disney vacation with us; you’ll pay the exact same price as booking on your own, but with these amazing perks:
- Pricing insights: We don’t just tell you what the price is, we tell you why. We know how to find the calendar’s best availability & the lowest crowds.
- Certified pros: Disney is always changing, and outdated info is everywhere. Disney trains and informs us throughout the year to stay on top of all the latest offerings.
- Text support: Need help? From the moment you book — until you return safely home — quick, informative help is just a text message away.
- World class Disney expertise: Every year, we book guide hundreds of clients’ vacations to Disney destinations around the world. Far beyond the parks, we’re nerd-level experts on Disney’s resort hotels, cruises, tours, restaurants, & more.
- Reservation magic: Whether it’s character dining, holiday parties, private tours, or VIP guides, we help secure the most in-demand Disney experiences.
It’s never too early to start planning! Why do it alone when you can have free, expert-level help?
