An Arctic Journey with Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde and Adventures in Disney

Disney Adventures invites former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde to join guests on a trip to the Arctic this July, and we’ve got all the details for you, thanks to Disney!

On July 10-19, Joe will join Disney’s Arctic Expeditions Cruise Adventures and share insights into his remarkable 40-year career, including the significant role that travel has played in designing Disney properties worldwide.

His vision and imagination were instrumental in creating Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Pandora: The World of Avatar, Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa and many other popular guest destinations and attractions. On July 10-19, Joe will join Disney’s Arctic Expeditions Cruise Adventures and share insights into his remarkable 40-year career, including the significant role that travel has played in designing Disney properties worldwide.

Joe’s commitment to authenticity and inspiration is rooted in extensive field research. And as one of his sessions during this Arctic Voyage cruise, he’ll share his design strategies so guests can learn how to better capture their emotions during their own voyages. It’s a skill that Joe used repeatedly during his explorations.

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Nature and wildlife are the stars on Disney’s Arctic Sailing adventures.

Disney Adventures offers seasonal cruises to the Arctic, and nature takes center stage on each voyage. This amazing adventure includes skiing through the glaciers and fjords of the Svalbard Islands, visiting the northernmost point in the world, Longyearbyen, admiring the spectacular scenery of glaciers, ice floes and arctic tundra, walking on land or taking small boats in the glacier. Water, and of course you will see wildlife in their natural habitat. The Arctic is home to polar bears, whales, walruses, reindeer, puffins and more. Daily activities are often determined by the ‘moment’ and the weather – no two adventures are the same.

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Adventure guides, travel guides and naturalists

The itinerary begins in Oslo where guests will find adventure guides who attend to every detail during this trip. The following day, guests fly to Svalbard and board a luxury PONANT cruise ship, home for the next seven days. Once aboard, you will meet tour guides and naturalists who will guide guests on daily excursions to meet and immerse themselves in the surrounding nature. This trip is about discovering the beauty of the Arctic and learning about the natural world with your family and friends.

During the sessions, Joe shares stories from his great career, including his passion for conservation and nature. In fact, he contributed to the creation of the Disney Conservation Fund, which supports organizations around the world working to save wildlife and inspire positive change.

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If you are interested in getting a no obligation quote for this amazing vacation, please visit us at Dreams Unlimited Travel – an official sponsor of DIS.