Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: 1/27/21
As we continue to refine our protocols and await further technical guidance from the CDC, we are cancelling all sailings through April 2021 and select sailings onboard the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder in May.
Sailings are cancelled aboard the Disney Fantasy through April 24; the Disney Dream through April 30; the Disney Magic through May 6 and Disney Wonder through May 12.
Additionally, as previously shared, based on the conditional sail order provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line must cancel sailings longer than 7 nights.
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Disney Cruise Line is offering affected guests who have paid their reservation in full the choice of:
- Full refund
- Guests that have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far.
- Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equal to 125% of your original voyage fare plus the cost of the Vacation Protection Plan, if applicable
- The FCC is applied per person and is non-transferable, non-refundable and has no cash value.
- The credit has automatically been added to client accounts and can be applied as a payment option when booking a new reservation.
- If you end up not being able to use the FCC, you will be eligible for a refund up to the amount of your original voyage fare plus the cost of the Vacation Protection Plan, if applicable.
Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: 1/12/21
Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our Guests and team members. We are carefully preparing for a return to service following the guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As we continue to refine our protocols and await further technical guidance from the CDC, we are cancelling all sailings departing through March 2021.
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Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: 12/14/20
Disney Cruise Line joined the growing list of companies who have suspended bookings or outright canceled 7+ night cruises.
Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our guests and team members. Based on the conditional sail order provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line must cancel sailings longer than seven nights. This cancellation includes the 13-Night Transatlantic sailing onboard the Disney Magic on May 9, 2021, the 9-Night Alaska sailing onboard the Disney Wonder on June 28, 2021 and the 9-Night Southern Caribbean Sailing onboard the Disney Fantasy.
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Disney Cruise Line Offer
- We are offering affected guests that have paid their reservation in full the choice of a 125% future cruise credit to be used for a future sailing prior to May 31, 2022, or a full refund. The credit has automatically been added to guests’ accounts and can be applied as a payment option when booking a new reservation online.
- Guests who previously received a FCC are not eligible for an additional FCC.
- Guests that have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far.
- Guests booked on the June 28, 2021 9-night Alaska Disney Wonder sailing are eligible for a 10% discount when booking the following 7-night replacement cruise. These replacement sailings will open for sale on Dec. 21, 2020. This discount can be used in conjunction with the onboard booking offer, but is not combinable with any other discounts or Category with Restrictions staterooms (IGT, OGT, VGT).
- June 28-July 5, 2021 – 7-night Alaska sailing
- Monday – Vancouver, Canada
- Tuesday – Day at sea
- Wednesday – Dawes Glacier, Alaska
- Thursday – Skagway, Alaska
- Friday – Juneau, Alaska
- Saturday – Ketchikan, Alaska
- Sunday – Day at sea
- Monday – Vancouver, Canada
- June 28-July 5, 2021 – 7-night Alaska sailing
- Guests booked on the July 22, 2021 9-night Southern Caribbean Disney Fantasy sailing are eligible for a 10% discount*** when booking one or both of the following replacement cruises. These replacement sailings will open for sale on Dec. 21, 2020. This discount can be used in conjunction with the onboard booking offer, but is not combinable with any other discounts or Category with Restrictions staterooms (IGT, OGT, VGT).
- July 22-July 25, 2021 – 3-night Bahamian sailing
- Thursday – Port Canaveral, Florida
- Friday – Nassau, The Bahamas
- Saturday – Disney Castaway Cay
- Sunday – Port Canaveral, Florida
- July 25-July 31, 2021 – 6-night Western Caribbean sailing
- Sunday – Port Canaveral, Florida
- Monday – Day at sea
- Tuesday – Cozumel, Mexico
- Wednesday – Costa Maya, Mexico
- Thursday – Day at sea
- Friday – Disney Castaway Cay
- Saturday – Port Canaveral, Florida
- July 22-July 25, 2021 – 3-night Bahamian sailing
Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: 12/7/20
As we continue to refine our protocols for our eventual return to service, we have decided to cancel all departures through February 28, 2021. Sailings are canceled onboard the Disney Magic through Feb. 25, Disney Wonder and Disney Dream through Feb. 26, and Disney Fantasy through Feb. 27.
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What is the Offer?
- Guests booked on affected sailings who have paid their reservation in full will be offered the choice of a 125% cruise credit to be used for a future sailing prior to May 31, 2022, or a full refund.
- Guests who have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far.
Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: 11/23/20
As we continue to refine our protocols for our eventual return to service, we have decided to cancel all sailings departing through January 2021. Sailings are canceled onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, and Disney Dream through February 1 and the Disney Fantasy through February 6.
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Guests will fully paid reservations who are booked on sailings affected by this suspension announcement will automatically receive a 125% future cruise credit or may request a full refund. Guests who have not paid their reservation in full will receive a full refund of what has been paid.
Guests who have already received a bonus FCC on a previously canceled sailing will not receive another 25% bonus. The FCC is applied per person and is non-transferable, non-refundable and has no cash value
Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: 11/5/2020
Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our guests and team members. We are carefully reviewing the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and working together with industry partners on a path to resuming operations. As we continue to refine our protocols for our eventual return to service, we have decided to cancel all sailings through December 31, 2020.
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- Guests booked on affected sailings will receive Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equal to 125% of your original voyage fare plus the cost of the Vacation Protection Plan, if applicable. The original reservation must be paid in full to be eligible for the FCC.
- The FCC is only valid for sailings departing prior to May 31, 2022.
- The FCC is applied per person and is non-transferable, non-refundable, and has no cash value.
- Standard prevailing rates apply and Guests are responsible for any balance due after the FCC has been applied.
- If you end up not being able to use the FCC, you will be eligible for a refund up to the amount of your original voyage fare plus the cost of the Vacation Protection Plan, if applicable.
- Standard cancellation policies and terms and conditions apply to future sailings.
- Guests who previously received a Future Cruise Credit are not eligible for an additional FCC.
- Guests who have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far.
Travel in 2020 is constantly changing. The Disney Cruise Line suspension is just one example of that. If you have questions about whether your cruise is impacted, how to decide between refunds and future cruise credits (and how to make sure you get what you want), or booking your next Disney Cruise, and you want my unbiased advice and assistance call me at 844-483-6669.
Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: September 15, 2020
Sailings onboard the Disney Fantasy will be cancelled through December 6; the Disney Dream and Disney Wonder through December 11; and the Disney Magic through December 12. Read more about Disney Cruise Line update
Disney Cruise Line Suspension Update: August 6, 2020
In alignment with yesterday’s announcement from Cruise Lines International Association regarding the voluntary extension of suspended passenger operations from U.S. ports until at least October 31, 2020, Disney Cruise Line will be cancelling all October sailings, as well as the following November sailings:
- Disney Dream: November 1, 2020 (7-night Eastern Caribbean) & November 8, 2020 (5-night Western Caribbean) sailings
- Disney Magic: November 1, 2020 (6-night Eastern Caribbean) & November 7, 2020 (5-night Eastern Caribbean) sailings
- Disney Wonder: November 1, 2020 (5-night Baja) & November 6, 2020 (14-night Panama Canal) sailings
Guests booked on affected sailings who have paid their reservation in full will be offered the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing or a full refund. Guests who have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far.
Read the full announcement from Disney Cruise Lines
Update: July 20, 2020
As expected, the Disney Cruise Line suspension has been extended to comply with the CDC’s No Sail Order. This announcement simply adds a couple weeks to the previous cancellations.
Due to the recent extension of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention No Sail Order for cruise ships through Sept. 30, 3030, Disney Cruise Line will be cancelling all September sailings.
A version of the following email was sent to passengers:
All of us at Disney Cruise Line hope you and your family are staying well. While COVID-19 continues to impact all our lives, we are inspired daily by the stories of care, compassion and resilience around the globe.
Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the extension of the No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. In line with this direction and with the wellbeing of our Guests and team members as our top priority, we are reaching out to let you know that your sailing onboard the {INSERT SHIP NAME} has been cancelled.
In light of this cancellation, we are offering Guests who have paid their reservation in full the choice of a 125% future cruise credit to be used for a future sailing prior to March 31, 2022, or a full refund. The credit will be automatically added to their account. Once Guests have decided on an alternate sail date, they may contact their travel agent. Their agent may place a reservation on hold for them by applying this credit as a payment option when booking a new reservation online. Guests that have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you aboard as soon as we can and making magic for you and your loved ones.