Entertainment Giant Expands Adventure Travel Offerings

The hottest trend in cruising these days is adventure ships sailing to some of the world’s most unique locales. Adventures by Disney, a leader in guided group travel worldwide has an expanded line-up of Short Escape vacations which includes brand-new itineraries in Boston, London and Vancouver, Canada.

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Adventures with Disney

Short Escapes are quick trips, just two to four nights, which visit iconic destinations that can be booked as stand-alone getaways or as add-ons to other vacation plans. The skilled services of two experienced Disney Adventure Guides ensure guests enjoy their family vacation from start to finish. The guides are a key part of the experience because with only a day or two in each new place, it’s important to make sure people get the most out of their trip. Guides help guests see what’s important and skip what’s not, making it the kind of trip that never has a dull moment.

Disney’s new itineraries include:

Best of Boston – Past and Present

Step back in time to America’s infancy exploring one of the first cities and most important colonial cities; Boston. Over the course of the adventure, guests will hear the legendary stories of citizens like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. During a privately guided tour along the Freedom Trail, a more than 2 mile trail which highlights some of the most important places of colonial Boston.

Bucket List Getaway in London

London’s Tower Bridge | Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash

You don’t have to be the Queen to get royal treatment in London. Guests enjoying this Short Escape will experience a once-in-a-lifetime, private viewing of the royal Crown Jewels led by the Tower of London’s Jewel House Warden; a private, high-speed thrill ride in a boat along the River Thames; and a privately guided tour of Westminster Abbey, the revered site of royal coronations and weddings. Families will also witness the time-honored tradition of the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and an unforgettable dinner show.

City Highlights and Outdoor Recreation in Vancouver

Nature lovers will love this Short Escape through the beautiful wilderness of Western Canada. Soar over treetops on a thrilling zip-lining trip after a gorgeous gondola ride to the mountaintop. A privately guided tour at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers breathtaking views from 110 feet above the forest floor, while a morning bike ride through Stanley Park provides a leisurely look at one of North America’s largest parks.

Guests have the option of combining these new adventures before or after a Disney cruise.