Adventures by Disney 2024: Encanto's Colombia & More!

New Adventures by Disney Destinations in 2024

The wait is over! Adventures by Disney today announced exciting new destinations to visit in 2024. Let’s take a closer look at each destination to discover what we’ll see and experience.

Eastern Canada Maritimes: Scenic Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

Take in the beauty of eastern Canada’s Atlantic Coast, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Outdoor activities and cultural immersion are the stars of this itinerary, where families can take in the sights, sounds, and activities on the rivers, beaches, ocean coasts, and gulfs.

Tour an authentic maple syrup farm in Nova Scotia to learn about the process that brings syrup from tree to table, and of course, sample this delicious treat. Enjoy traditional outdoor activities like walking on the low-tide ocean floor at the Bay of Fundy, horse riding, listening to live Celtic music during a ceilidh, biking, canoeing, and kayaking.

New Zealand: An Enhanced Outdoor Adventure

From breathtaking beaches and tropical rainforests to vibrant cities and towns, New Zealand is an adventure lover’s paradise. On this itinerary, we anticipate exciting experiences. These include the America’s Cup Experience in Auckland and sharing an authentic Hangi dinner with a local family. We’ll also experience the indigenous Maori culture, marvel at thousands of glow worms in an underground cave, and admire limestone formations. Lastly, we’ll tour the National Kiwi Hatchery.

Bookings for these new destinations are open to the public on May 12, 2023. For more details, visit adventuresbydisney.com, call 833-ABD-0103 (833-223-0103), or contact your travel agent.

Colombia: The Destination That Inspired Disney’s “Encanto”

If you loved the Academy Award-winning film “Encanto,” you’re going to want to pack your bags and set off on an unforgettable trip to Colombia. This colorful country inspired the story, world, and characters of this magical film.

On the Adventures by Disney Colombia trip, we’ll have similar experiences to the Madrigals. We’ll make arepas, eat delicious meals and play tejo. We’ll also tour a Colombian coffee farm in the Coffee Region, drink coffee, and learn how to brew a perfect cup. Thrill-seekers can snorkel among the Rosario Islands, home to more than 1,300 species of marine animals, vibrantly colored fish, and plants.

Discover What Inspired “Encanto”

In spring 2018, filmmakers Byron Howard and Jared Bush traveled to Colombia. Their quest aimed to find inspiration for the story, world, and characters in their new film. This film would eventually become “Encanto.” They visited the Cocora Valley and saw the towering wax palm trees and butterflies. The duo sought Colombian cuisines like arepas and tejo as they walked through Cartagena’s streets, admiring colorful architecture and fabrics. Colombia’s rich biodiversity inspired Antonio’s magical ability in “Encanto” to communicate with animals.

“Every Disney Animation film begins with research, and the trip we took to Colombia as we were developing ‘Encanto’ with Lin-Manuel Miranda immediately brought the story of this magical place and our wondrous Madrigal family to life,” said Howard and Bush.

Exclusive “Encanto” Visual Development Artwork

For families on the inaugural Colombia season, each travel party booked during the trip will receive a signed lithograph. Collaborating with Walt Disney Animation Studios, Adventures by Disney released exclusive “Encanto” visual development artwork as a signed lithograph and an immediate digital download.

Adventures by Disney: The Magic of the World Around Us

Opening new doors, Adventures by Disney creates even more ways for families to discover various kinds of magic: the magic of the world around them.

In conclusion, with new destinations like Colombia, Eastern Canada Maritimes: Scenic Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, and New Zealand, Adventures by Disney is taking family travel to the next level!