Disney

Ocean cruises

Record-breaking new $2.5 billion Disney ship launches in our region

Disney may have exited Australia waters, but the cruise line’s newest, biggest ship yet is ready to set sail in Asia.

Craig Platt

Rolling Stone magazine declared Disney adults “the most hated group on the internet”.

Opinion
Family holidays

I’m part of ‘the most hated group on the internet’. But I’m not ashamed

I have a tragic confession to make. At 29 years old, I’m finally outing myself as a card-carrying member of society’s most hated sub-group: the “Disney adult”.

Poppie Platt

Kids these days have no idea who these old-school Disney characters are.

Cruises

Experience the magic of Disney at sea on this last season in Australia and New Zealand

Farewell season now sailing until February 2026, this is your chance to experience the magic of a Disney cruise close to home. SPONSORED

Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse greet guests on a Disney cruise.

Opinion
Family holidays

On a Disney cruise, Mickey Mouse was far from the highlight

There’s something else appealing about cruising with Disney, for both kids and parents – and it’s not the people dressed up in character costumes.

Ben Groundwater

Guests can join Mickey and Minnie on the Disney Wonder for sailings designed for the whole family.

Cruises

More bad news for cruising as Disney pulls out of Australia

Disney will launch its biggest ship yet in Singapore later this year. Meanwhile, the big cruise lines are reducing capacity in Australian waters.

Brian Johnston

Leave the spinning things to the kids … the iconic tea cups of the Mad Tea Party ride.

California

I spent a day trying Disneyland’s oldest, ‘politically corrected’ rides

Although Disneyland is known for cutting-edge technology, some of its rides are 70 years old. And some have recently been updated for politically correct reasons.

Julie Miller

Middle East

Disney to build new theme park in stopover favourite

The resort will be built on Yas Island on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, already home to the Ferrari and Warner Bros amusement parks, SeaWorld and a waterpark.