New Entertainment for 2023 Very Merrytime Christmas Sailings on Disney Cruise Line

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Very Merrytime Christmas sailings return to Disney Cruise Line with brand new entertainment and offerings in November and December 2023. This post shares all of the news, plus quick thoughts from our last experience during the holiday season special event.

According to DCL, the Christmas 2023 ‘Very Merrytime’ cruises will bring back more guest-favorite offerings, while adding two brand-new entertainment experiences, characters dressed in jolly new looks, fun-filled activities for the whole family, and elaborate décor and themed food and beverage items. During these limited-time Disney Cruise Line voyages, the high seas will be brimming with the spirit of the holidays later this year.

Disney Cruise Line will offer Very Merrytime Christmas cruises from Texas, Florida and California, offering adults and children alike the ability to discover the wonder of the holidays at sea in 2023. The   Disney Magic will set sail to Baja and the Mexican Riviera from San Diego for holiday sailings before wrapping up the season in Galveston, Texas with Very Merrytime cruises to the Western Caribbean.

DCL ships will set sail from a new South Florida home in Fort Lauderdale, offering 4 and 5-night Very Merrytime cruises aboard the Disney Dream to tropical locales in the western Caribbean and Bahamas. Also from Florida, the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy will continue sailing from Port Canaveral to The Bahamas and Caribbean.

If you set sail on one of the Very Merrytime cruises during the Christmas 2023 season, here are the new additions you can expect to experience on-board the ship…

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New Tree Lighting Ceremony – On the first night of all Very Merrytime sailings, you can gather around the three-deck-tall tree in the ship’s atrium for a brand-new tree lighting ceremony.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy will invite your family to sing along to classic holiday tunes, followed by a countdown that will not only make the tree merry and bright, but also introduce the guests of honor for the cruise.

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“Deck” the Halls at Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party – This new deck party is another brand-new experience for Christmas 2023 on the Very Merrytime specialty sailings, will invite your family to the upper decks for a one-of-a-kind celebration at sea filled with tidings of good cheer.

This high-energy deck party is thrown by Mickey and Minnie and will feature favorite Disney friends as they celebrate friendship, love and family with a fresh mix of classic and original holiday songs.

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In addition to these new entertainment offerings, the Disney Cruise Line decks and halls will be filled with holiday décor and boughs of holly from bow-to-stern during Very Merrytime Christmas cruises.

Aboard these seasonal sailings, guests will also find characters debuting new holiday attire, themed Very Merrytime activities for the entire family, carolers singing contemporary versions of songs that celebrate the holiday season, commemorative merchandise, and festive food and beverage items.

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It’s never too early to start planning for next Christmas, and Disney Cruise Line has also confirmed that the holiday magic of Very Merrytime cruises will also return as part of the just-announced itineraries in Late 2024.

From mid-November through December 2024, you will be able to spend the most wonderful time of the year with Disney Cruise Line from two home ports in Florida, as well as a selection of cruises from Galveston, Texas.

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Short holiday getaways will be offered from both home ports in Florida, with a selection of 3 and 4-night Bahamian Very Merrytime voyages on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral and 4 and 5-night cruises to The Bahamas and Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Disney Dream. The Disney Fantasy will embark on a variety of four-night Very Merrytime sailings to The Bahamas, along with longer 6 and 7-night itineraries in November and late December.

Cruises from Galveston aboard the Disney Magic will range in length from four to six nights, allowing your family the chance to celebrate the holiday season together while visiting tropical ports of call throughout the Caribbean.

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Turning to what’s new for 2024, select voyages on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will include a day of fun in the sun along the white sand beaches of Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination at Lighthouse Point during the holiday season. Located on the island of Eleuthera at Lighthouse Point, this vibrant beach retreat will be a unique celebration of Bahamian culture brought to life with the quality and service of a Disney vacation.

There’s almost certainly more to come for Very Merrytime Christmas cruises next year. The sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure, will set sail in 2024. We’re still awaiting more details about this ship, but suspect that DCL will give the current ships a couple months to fill Late 2024 itineraries before the big reveal. In any case, the Disney Treasure should also offer Very Merrytime Christmas sailings next year.

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In terms of commentary, we’ve previously done one of the Christmas sailings aboard Disney Cruise Line, and it was a bit underwhelming. (See our Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Review .) At least, it was  at the time.  That was the culmination of a big year of Christmas fun for us, which included great new additions at Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disney Resort. Comparatively, the Very Merrytime offerings were a bit of a letdown.

However, in reviewing all of Sarah’s photos and hearing what she had to say about Halloween on the High Seas last year, it made me eager to give the Very Merrytime cruise a second chance. (And also experience the Halloween cruise, since I wasn’t invited and/or declined my invitation last year.) So, we were going to do precisely that for Christmas 2023…until life had other plans for us.

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Not that you care, but we actually would’ve been on a Mediterranean Greek Isles cruise right now for our anniversary–booked with the generous discount from having our original Disney Wish sailing cancelled.

No complaints here–we’ll take sitting at home over doing either of those cruises in a heartbeat, especially given the circumstances. Now we can do the Very Merrytime cruise for Christmas 2024 as a party of 3 on a brand new ship and research activities for small children. Win-win!

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But I digress. When it comes to our first and only Very Merrytime Christmas cruise thus far, it was probably a matter of unrealistic expectations. My memories of the Very Merrytime Christmas cruise have grown fonder over time–rereading my review today sounds quite harsh as compared to what I remember!

Ultimately, we’re very excited to give the Very Merrytime cruise a second chance, and we are glad to see Disney Cruise Line confirming that it’s coming back for this year and Christmas 2024. We will absolutely be “disregarding” our own opinion of the experience, and booking next year, hopefully on the brand-new Disney Treasure. Although pricing may bring that dream back to reality, and we may find ourselves on one of the cheaper legacy ships!

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YOUR THOUGHTS

What do you think of these Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Christmas sailings? Any of the special offerings appeal to you? Looking forward to the new tree lighting, deck party, or character costumes? Any other tips to add or recommendations for Very Merrytime Christmas cruises? Do you agree or disagree with our assessment? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!

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Just completed the Merrytime Cruise on the Wish. I was incredibly disappointed in the deck “Christmas” party. The music and performances were very meh. I expected cookies and hot cocoa – something to make it more of a party. But, the lackluster performance was the real bummer. I agree with your previous post about it feeling like it was a regular cruise with a splash of Christmas. Even the Christmas music that played over the speakers around the ship was not great. Felt like the same 10 songs on a loop. However, I wouldn’t avoid these sailings, as suggested, I would just temper my expectations. It is YOUR family that will make this trip special. Wear holiday attire…I even recommend jammies one night!

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We are doing the 7 day cruise out of Galveston on Dec 2023 and can not wait! We are going all out! We are a large family of 6 (mom, dad, 21, 18, 15 and 9) lol Reading that there is going to be even more entertainment and activities is very exciting! I plan on taking lots of photos and videos so I can put something together to help show others what to expect (not in a blogger sense, I’ll leave that to y’all lol) We have exciting outfits and costumes and just can not wait!! This will be our first cruise and know the whole family is going to remember it forever! ️

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We just did a cruise on the Magic with our 4 year old and can confirm that cruising is the best way to “do Disney” with small children! I am genuinely excited for you to experience it as a family of three, and for all of your advice on that front going forward!

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Cruises indeed provide a convenient and baby-friendly environment, allowing you to set a relaxed pace and easily access your room if needed. It’s amazing how your first cruise with your seven-month-old created lasting memories filled with pure joy for everyone involved. Cherishing those special moments and experiences is what makes vacations like these so unforgettable.

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Hi I live in the uk I’m waiting to get my MVMCP Ticket do you think they will be available soon , it helps with planning my days

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“Now we can do the Very Merrytime cruise for Christmas 2024 as a party of 3 on a brand new ship and research activities for small children. Win-win!”

Oh man, cruises are the best baby vacation. It’s so much easier to set a baby friendly pace on a cruise than at the parks. And the room is always right there should you need to pivot away from activities. We took our first kid on a cruise when she was about seven months old and that will likely be *the* vacation I remember for the rest of my life. Seven months is right around when their personality starts to emerge and it was clear then that she was ready to play hard. Pure joy for her, pure joy for us.

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Thanks for sharing that. As is probably obvious from the reviews and other posts (as well as the lack thereof), I am way less enthusiastic about DCL than Sarah.

Based on everything we’ve heard from everyone, this is probably the biggest viewpoint change I’m expecting to have with a kid. Heard nothing but exceptional things about DCL on that front!

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Exciting to read this. We are trying DCL for the first time on a Very Merry Christmas cruise from Fort Lauderdale on 30 November of this year. As a bonus, Southwest dropped a 40% off discount yesterday (through this Thursday) and our itinerary is part of the discount (that discount made me wonder if there is seriously soft demand on the horizon). I’ll be sure to add a comment once we return.

Yes! That Southwest 40% sale has been HUGE for us, too. I haven’t added up the total, but we saved a ton of money booking and/or rebooking family flights for the fall.

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Embarking on a Disney Christmas Cruise is like stepping into a holiday storybook where festive cheer meets the magic of Disney on the high seas. A Very Merrytime Cruise with Disney Cruise Line is not just a journey; it’s an immersive holiday experience! These cruises offer families a unique way to spend the holiday season with their favorite Disney characters and the chance to meet Santa Claus himself! Whether it’s your first cruise or a cherished family tradition, a Disney Christmas Cruise promises to be an extraordinary holiday adventure. That’s why we have created this helpful guide to give you the tools you need to have a magical adventure to remember!

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Complete Guide to a Disney Christmas Cruise

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Sailing on a Disney cruise ship is an experience drenched in the enchantment of Disney. From the intricately themed staterooms and dining venues to the exclusive character encounters. But what truly sets Disney cruises apart are their special-themed sailings! Guests can immerse themselves in the festive spirit with Very Merrytime Cruises.  My first cruise with DCL was a Halloween-themed voyage back in 2019, I can confidently say that it was a spellbinding adventure. And as a former Cast Member and someone who loves cheap tickets to Walt Disney World , it was the most magical vacation I’ve ever had. In this post, I’ll provide helpful information for those considering a Very Merrytime Cruise . Helping you decide if this holiday-themed journey is the perfect fit for your family’s festive celebration.

What Are Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Holiday Cruises?

Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Cruises transform the already magical voyage into a winter wonderland at sea. These cruises, scheduled around the Christmas season, offer guests a unique blend of Disney’s enchanting entertainment and the festive spirit of the holidays. Imagine boarding a ship adorned with holiday décor, complete with a giant Christmas tree, twinkling lights, and garlands galore, setting the scene for a truly memorable Christmas experience.

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When Are the Very Merrytime Disney Cruise Dates?

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Now that we know what a D isney Christmas cruise  is, we can start to uncover more details on these cheerful sailings! The V ery Merrytime Disney Cruises  sail dates are November 8th – December 28, 2023. And November 4th – December 29th, 2024. These dates are chosen to maximize the holiday experience, allowing guests to soak in the Yuletide spirit throughout the entire holiday season. When booking a Disney Cruise , one of the first things you should look at is the sailing calendar. This will help determine where you’re sailing from, sailing to, and on what ship you’ll be sailing on. This is also where you can see if your vacation will line up with any specialty cruises!

What are Disney Merrytime Cruise Sail Dates?

  • 2023 : November 8th – December 28th
  • 2024 : November 4th – December 29th

Christmas Disney Cruise Ships 2023/2024

Disney Magic:

  • Sail Dates : December 17, 2023 – December 28, 2023 & November 21, 2024 – December 23, 2024
  • Sailing From : Galveston, Texas
  • Ports of Call : Progresso & Cozumel, Mexico, & George Town, Grand Cayman

Disney Dream:

  • Sail Dates : November 20, 2023 – December 23, 2023 & November 14, 2024 – December 21, 2024
  • Sailing From : Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Ports of Call : Nassau, Bahamas,  Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , Disney Castaway Cay, & Cozumel, Mexico

Christmas on the Disney Fantasy:

  • Sail Dates : December 2, 2023 – December 23, 2023 & November 10, 2024 – December 22, 2024
  • Sailing From : Port Canaveral
  • Ports of Call : Nassau Bahamas, Disney Castaway Cay , Lighthouse Point, George Town Grand Cayman, Falmouth Jamaica, Cozumel Mexico, Tortola British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands

Disney Wish:

  • Sail Dates : November 20, 2023 – December 11, 2023 & November 4, 2024 – December 23, 2024
  • Ports of Call : Nassau Bahamas, Disney Castaway Cay

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What is the Cost of a Disney Christmas Cruise?

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You might be wondering if the extra activities and unique experiences of a Very Merrytime Cruise come with a higher price tag compared to regular Disney cruises. While themed cruises may sometimes carry a slightly higher cost, the final price is influenced by several factors beyond just the theme. With Disney Cruise Line, the key elements determine the cost of your cruise . These factors include the sailing date, selected ports of call, and stateroom occupancy. Therefore, it’s possible that your Very Merrytime Cruise could align in price with a standard cruise, or even be more budget-friendly.

How Much is a Very Merrytime Disney Cruise?

  • $1,004 – $3,059 per person

It’s worth noting that If you’re looking to sail on a themed Disney cruise, we suggest the Halloween on the High Seas cruises for the price point. The Halloween period overlaps with Hurricane Season. This is often met with lower cruise prices. However, the Holiday sailings tend to be a peak time for travel, potentially impacting the cost and availability.

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Very Merrytime Cruise Activities

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The distinctiveness of the Disney Very Merrytime Cruises  lies in the complete transformation of the ship to embody the festive theme. This type of comprehensive thematic overhaul is exclusive to the Halloween and Christmas seasons. During other times of the year, Disney cruises showcase the natural elegance and charm of the Disney fleet without any specific themes. But for Very Merrytime Cruises, the experience is entirely different. The ships are adorned with Christmas decorations, including sparkling lights, festive wreaths, and towering Christmas trees. In addition to the visual transformation, these cruises feature an array of themed activities, entertainment, and special appearances by beloved Disney characters in holiday attire. This level of detailed theming is consistent across all ships that host the Very Merrytime Cruises. With each vessel offering a uniquely immersive holiday experience at sea.

Very Merrytime Cruise Info & Entertainment

  • Mickey’s Tree Lighting Magic

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  • Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball
  • The Gingerbread House
  • Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Deck Party

Meeting Santa Claus

  • Storytime with Mrs Claus
  • One of the highlights of the Disney Christmas Cruises is the opportunity to meet beloved Disney characters donning their festive holiday attire. It’s a perfect chance for memorable photos and a unique way to interact with these iconic characters in a Christmas setting.
  • No Christmas celebration is complete without Santa Claus, and Disney’s Very Merrytime Cruises make sure of that. Children and adults alike can meet and take photos with Santa, adding an extra layer of holiday cheer to their sea voyage.

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Is Disney Cruise Christmas Worth It? – V ery Merrytime Cruise Review

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Having experienced the magic of a themed Disney Cruise, I wholeheartedly would recommend it to everyone. Especially when you can seize the opportunity to book discounted staterooms through The Park Prodigy. These cruises encapsulate the wonder of the holidays with a unique Disney twist. And offer an array of festive activities, enchanting entertainment, and unforgettable character encounters. The convenience and savings provided by The Park Prodigy make the experience even more enjoyable ensuring a stress-free booking process! This cruise is not just a vacation; it’s a festive celebration that brings the joy of Disney and the spirit of Christmas! Together in a way that’s unparalleled to what you can experience in the theme parks.

Which Cruise Line Is Best for Christmas?

When considering a Christmas cruise, Disney Cruise Line stands out for its unparalleled combination of holiday festivities and Disney magic. From the festive decorations and unique holiday-themed entertainment. Disney offers an experience that’s hard to match. The attention to detail, quality of service, and overall atmosphere make it a highly recommended choice for families seeking a special way to celebrate the season.

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Disney Christmas Cruise FAQ

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Q: Does Disney Do a Christmas Cruise?

A: Yes, Disney Cruise Line offers special Christmas cruises known as Very Merrytime Cruises. These cruises are specifically designed to celebrate the holiday season, featuring festive decorations, themed entertainment, and unique activities that embrace the spirit of Christmas.

Q: Is There a Pirate Night on Disney Christmas Cruises?

A: While Pirate Night is a beloved staple on many Disney cruises, its inclusion on a Disney Christmas Cruise can vary. These themed cruises focus more on holiday festivities. So it’s best to check the specific itinerary of your Very Merrytime Cruise for any themed nights, including Pirate Night.

Q: Do Disney Cruises Decorate for Christmas?

A: Absolutely! Disney cruises are renowned for their elaborate decorations, and this is especially true for the Very Merrytime Cruises. The ships are transformed into a holiday wonderland with Christmas trees, lights, garlands, and other seasonal adornments, enhancing the festive atmosphere onboard.

Q: Can You Do a Disney Cruise in December?

A: Yes, December is a prime time for Disney Very Merrytime Cruises. These special holiday cruises are scheduled throughout the Christmas season, including the month of December, offering guests a unique opportunity to celebrate the holidays in a magical Disney setting at sea.

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All Disney Cruise Line Christmas and New Year cruise offers listed here are just itineraries and not cruise deals for sale. Vessels are ordered alphabetically. Comparing all the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is a most convenient way to select the best for you Holiday voyages as departures (homeports, dates), destinations (regions, visited countries), itineraries (ports of call, arrival dates, port times) and also to compare cruise prices.

CruiseMapper shows cruise prices per person. These are only indicative fares on the ship's lowest category staterooms. All rates are based on double occupancy (twin share) and don't include cruise line or travel agency promotions, group booking rates or any other special offers and discounts.

See here the Walt Disney's cruise line's Christmas and New Year's Eve special offers of the "Mickey Mouse ships" as itineraries and departure dates, and compare DCL tickets prices per person.

DCL-Disney Cruise Line's December Holiday deals are in the "must-do" list of all vacationers with fun-loving kids, and plenty of money to spend on their Xmas extravaganza. DCL's Christmas and New Year prices listed here are only suggestive, in US dollars, per person. These are the company's min fares (cheapest Inside cabins, based on double occupancy). All itineraries listed here include only information, and they are not deals for sale. December and January dates of arrival in ports of call are shown in brackets. 

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DCL's Xmas and New Year specials are a good choice for uniquely themed sailings on all four Disney ships. Families are able to enjoy their vacation in the company of Mickey and Minnie, all their good friends and all the bad villains in the immense family of Disney fun characters. The Walt Disney company's product combines traveling fun family, the Xmas fun itself, the New Years' Eve fireworks at sea, and not to forget the special dinner menus on the ship. All Disney ships are also full to their top decks with themed activities and modern technological innovations.

Excepting only Alaska (as a summer destination), DCL's Caribbean Holiday deals are among the most popular. On each of these voyages, passengers will be visiting the most famous of all private islands in the world - the line's Castaway Cay island in The Bahamas. Being an exclusive island for Disney ships and passengers only, Castaway Cay has all that children need for one unforgettable Xmas Disney-style vacation. 

The Caribbean is operated by Disney with regular roundtrip departures from Florida (Miami, and Port Canaveral/Orlando). The Caribbean packages as destinations visit The Bahamas and the Western Caribbean. When sailing to the Western Caribbean, the itinerary visits Mexico (Cozumel and Costa Maya) combined with Grand Cayman (where are available a large number of shore excursions for booking). The Eastern Caribbean also voyages visit the islands St Thomas (USVI) and St Maarten (Netherlands Antilles).

Walt Disney's "merry time maritime" itineraries

During the Walt Disney Xmas-themed "Merrytime Voyages", passengers on each ship can enjoy the following "bow-to-stern" theme events:

  • On the voyage's first night, guests can enjoy “Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic”, celebrated in the atrium lobby. Disney characters will be around the 3-deck-high Xmas tree and singing holiday carols.
  • “Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball” also takes place in the atrium's lobby. The guests of honor - Santa and Mrs. Claus - are welcomed with a Broadway-style show, traditional holiday tunes, and all-favorite Disney characters.
  • There's a holiday storytime under the giant Xmas tree, where kids gather to hear all the classic Christmas tales, including the storytelling with the charming Mrs. Claus.
  • Kids can join on the stage numerous Dickens-inspired carolers, sometimes accompanied by Disney characters, for a farewell show at the end of the cruise itinerary.
  • Family-themed Disney holiday cruising activities, such as meeting Santa Claus and building gingerbread houses, are also offered fleetwide.
  • Traditional for the Disney line kids holiday crafts activities are offered. Among those are decorating gingerbread men cookies and Xmas stockings, creating holiday animations, making holiday cards.
  • “Deck the Deck Holiday Party” is a tropical-themed celebration hosted by Disney friends who lead signature games, such as limbo and hula hooping, along with dances enjoyed by all family members - conga line around the pool and the “Yuletide Slide”.
  • A special holiday farewell celebration event is offered on the last night of each Xmas voyage. All the most popular Disney characters together with the ship's crew will perform in a musical finale. It will be guided by the mouse of all times - the Mickey Mouse.
  • Santa Claus and his helpers will surprise kids at the atrium's lobby tree on Christmas Day morning. There will also be a musical performance by children and a traditional Christmas Dinner served in all the ship's dining room restaurants.
  • When Disney ships visit the Bahamas and stop at the line's private island Castaway Cay during the Christmas holidays, passengers will be greeted by holiday island music, a decked-out Xmas tree, “snow flurries" (Bahamian) and Disney character meet & greets.
  • On the cruise liner, expect special amenities (must be purchased in advance of sailing) available for stateroom delivery. These include holiday-themed treat baskets, gift packages, mini Xmas trees (decorated with red berries, mini carnations, ornaments, bow topper). During the Disney line's holiday cruises, the themed merchandise collection and ornaments will be available for purchase in the ship's gift shop.
  • A midnight mass will be held on Christmas Eve.
  • Disney sailings over Christmas will also include a special New Year's Eve party. It will feature music, sparkling wine, and the traditional midnight countdown.

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It’s summertime 2022 which can only mean one thing: it’s time to start thinking about the 2023 holidays! No seriously…now is the time to book those holiday vacations you’ve been dreaming of! Besides, who needs ANOTHER toy under the tree that will get played with for 3 days and then forgotten about? This year, give your family the best gift of all: precious memories and family togetherness!

Disney Cruise Line has just announced their special holiday for 2023 sailings and if you ask us, that’s the perfect gift! (If anyone is curious, I wear a size 7 night Western Caribbean sailing but I can squeeze into a 4 night Bahamian cruise if need be). We are so excited that Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises will be back in 2023! 

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Beginning in mid-September and sailing through October 2023, grab your costume and hit the high Seas with Mickey and friends on a not-so-spooky nautical adventure! From slightly scary stories to trick-or-treating the fun doesn’t stop on these spooktacular sailings! 

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If you’re looking to put a little holly in your jolly then Very Merrytime Cruises are just what you need! From early November to late December 2023 Disney Cruise ships become full of Christmas cheer! Mickey and the gang are decked out in their holiday finest and Santa and Mrs. Claus even make an appearance! These sailings will have you feeling merry and bright in no time! 

These specialty cruises fill up fast so if you’ve got your sights set on one you need to hurry! They’ll be available for booking on July 28, 2022! Contact your favorite travel agent or go to disneycruise.com to book! 

Whether you’re a fan of spooky season or are filled with Christmas cheer 365 days a year, Disney Cruise Line is your perfect escape! Have you ever gone on one of these festive sailings? Let’s us know what you thought in the comments!

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The Disney Cruise Line has shared details about the 2023 Christmas entertainment that guests can look forward to during their Very Merrytime holiday cruises later this year, along with new Disney Cruise Line Christmas itineraries for late 2024. Disney Cruise Line also announced itineraries for 2024 that will explore rarer destinations, including Hawaii and the South Pacific, during special sailings.

Keep reading for more information on the brand-new entertainment for the 2023 Very Merrytime holiday sailings and the newly announced holiday, Christmas, and special itineraries for 2024!

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The Very Merrytime sailings offer holiday-themed decorations, activities, and characters dressed in festive attire. For this year's Very Merrytime holiday sailing, two new entertainment experiences will be offered:

  • A new tree-lighting ceremony will be offered on the first night of Very Merrytime sailings in the atrium. Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy will be there to sing classic holiday tunes with guests and light the giant tree after a countdown. Santa will also be introduced during this ceremony! This is a great addition that kicks off the adventure with a healthy dose of holiday spirit.
  • A new Mickey and Minnie Party , a “one-of-a-kind celebration at sea filled with tidings of good cheer,” will also be offered. The deck party, hosted by Mickey and Minnie, will feature a mix of classic and original holiday songs.

Returning experiences for the holiday sailings include the following:

  • The ships will be adorned with special holiday decorations for the Very Merrytime sailings, including a 24-foot Christmas tree, garlands, poinsettias, and lights
  • The holiday cruise will also feature characters in holiday outfits, along with Santa Claus, who will greet guests and take pictures with them
  • Carolers will sing contemporary songs in celebration of multiple holidays
  • Holiday merchandise, activities, themed food items, and merchandise will also be available

For 2023, the Very Merrytime holiday cruises include four and five night sailings to The Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Mexico, the Panama Canal, and Disney Castaway Cay, with itineraries departing from San Diego, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

New 2024 Disney Cruise Line Christmas Itineraries

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New itineraries have been announced for the holiday season of 2024 for mid-November through December. Select cruises will stop at Disney's new Lighthouse Point during the holiday season.

  • On the Disney Wish, there will be short holiday sailings offered in late 2024, with three and four night Bahamian destinations departing from California
  • On the Disney Dream, there will be four and five night cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean departing from Florida
  • On the Disney Fantasy, there will be four night sailings to the Bahamas and six and seven night itineraries in November and late December
  • On the Disney Magic, there will be cruises ranging between four and six nights in length headed to tropical ports of call across the Caribbean

You can read more about Disney World's Christmas celebration and Christmas at Disneyland for more information on what to expect for their celebration of the holidays this year! Disney also just announced their holiday treats to look forward to this year as part of Halfway to the Holidays, which you can take a peek at in our Disneyland Christmas food guide and Disney World Christmas Food Guide.

Halloween on the High Seas 2024 Disney Holiday Sailings

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In addition to the Very Merrytime sailings, Halloween on the High Seas will return during mid-September through October of 2024, offering cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

  • On the Disney Wish, there will be three and four night Bahamian sailings
  • On the Disney Fantasy, Halloween cruises are offered for four, six, and seven nights. Four night sailings will take guests to the Bahamas, and six and seven night sailings will take them to destinations across the Bahamas and Caribbean
  • On the Disney Magic, there will be sailings ranging from three to five nights with destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean

You can read our guide on this year's Halloween on the High Seas for more information on what to expect from these themed sailings! 2023 holiday sailings are available to book now .

2024 Disney Sailings to Hawaii and the South Pacific

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Special sailings will be offered in 2024 to Hawaii and the South Pacific. During these exciting, rarer itineraries, guests can look forward to the following:

  • On the Disney Wonder, guests will sail in late September from Vancouver, Canada to Honolulu, Hawaii, stopping at Kauai, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu.
  • The Disney Wonder will also go through the South Pacific to Sydney, Australia, stopping at destinations including Fiji, American Samoa, and New Caledonia.

Bookings for fall 2024 itineraries are NOW AVAILABLE. In addition to these exciting offerings, there are also other Disney sailings available in 2024. You can read our 2024 Disney Cruises guide for information about all itineraries next year!

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Last year we did the 4-Night Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Wish cruise ship and had an amazing time. Whether you already have a Very Merrytime cruise planned or are thinking about doing one in the future, it’s such a fun way to kickstart the holiday season. We’ve put together some of our top Very Merrytime Cruise tips, including onboard activities, itineraries and what to wear for these special Disney Cruise Line sailings.

What is a Very Merrytime Cruise on Disney Cruise Line?

First things first, it’s helpful to know what Very Merrytime Cruises actually are. These special itineraries are part of Disney Cruise Line’s themed cruises, and they include holiday activities during the entire sailing. The ship is decorated for Christmas, and the characters are dressed in cute Christmas outfits. Plus, each day has special activities like crafts and Santa visits to get you in the holiday spirit throughout the entire cruise.

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Disney Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Activities

The main draw to a Disney Cruise Line Christmas cruise is the special activities offered throughout. I read several Disney Christmas cruise reviews prior to our trip, and I wasn’t able to find a lot of information on the fun activities a DCL Christmas cruise offers. Here are some of the activities on our Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise:

  • Christmas Tree Lighting: This is offered on each Very Merrytime sailing on the first night. It’s typically around 7:45pm, between first and second dinners. Santa comes out and everyone can watch the tree lit together. 
  • Storytime with Santa and/or Mrs Claus: This special activity is offered once per sailing, and on our cruise it was at 1:45pm on the Nassau port day. The best part about storytime was the surprise dance party afterwards. The characters came out in their Christmas gear and spent time with the kids dancing to popular Christmas songs.
  • Holiday crafts like ornament making for either adults only or all ages offered throughout the cruise.
  • Character Greetings each day with characters dressed in the cutest Christmas outfits. For the most part, the characters were wearing Christmas outfits with the exception of Pirate Night and Castaway Cay. 
  • Visits with Santa are offered on a few days and times throughout the sailing. He was the best Santa I’ve ever seen!
  • Special Photo Ops: Get pictures with or without Santa in front of the tree or with special photo backgrounds. Many people either dress up in their best Christmas outfits or matching Christmas pajamas. 
  • Holiday Music Performances: In the evenings, there are special musical performances with holiday music. 
  • Gingerbread house making or cookie decorating have also been offered on Very Merrytime cruises in the past, but we didn’t see it on our particular sailing.

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Christmas Decorations on Disney Very Merrytime Cruises

Another benefit to doing a Very Merrytime Disney Cruise is getting to see the ships beautifully decorated with Christmas decor. Some of the amazing Christmas decorations include:

  • A huge Christmas tree in the Grand Hall, with special colors and theming based on the ship. The Disney Wish Christmas tree is unique in that it’s a gold tree with gold decorations throughout. While it’s different from your traditional tree, we absolutely loved it! The lights are off when you first board the ship, and then there’s a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on all DCL Christmas cruises the first night. 
  • Themed Christmas trees in each area of the ship. The kids’ clubs each had a special tree in each area, and the lounges and even the hair salon and spas had their own trees. It was fun looking for them throughout the ship!
  • A Gingerbread House on each Disney cruise ship. Each ship puts together their own Gingerbread house for display, and they have a contest at the end to see which ship has the best tree. The gingerbread house on the Disney Wish was unique in that it was more of a tower than a house. 
  • Castaway Cay is decorated for Christmas with its own Christmas tree and beachy themed snowmen for a fun photo op as well as decorations throughout the island. Sadly, with a hurricane and other events, Castaway Cay wasn’t decorated for our Nov 14-18 Very Merrytime Bahamas cruise on the Disney Wish. (So keep that in mind that if you’re on an earlier Very Merrytime itinerary in November, Castaway Cay may not yet be decorated!)

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What to Pack for a Very Merrytime Cruise

Not sure what to pack for a Disney Very Merrytime Cruise? One of our biggest Disney Christmas Cruise tips is to get super festive! Regardless of whether you’re sailing in November or December, you’ll see people decked out in holiday gear throughout the cruise. It’s such a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Some things to pack for a Disney Christmas Cruise include:

  • Disney Christmas pajamas for the whole family. If you’re planning ahead, Target, Old Navy and Kohls tend to have matching family PJs by late September. Little Sleepies also has the comfiest family matching Disney Christmas pajamas that would be great for a cruise. I bought slipper socks for everyone for nighttime as well.
  • Disney Christmas shirts . I stocked up on Christmas gear at ShopDisney after the holidays the year before, and we typically find great deals for kids at Old Navy, Target or Kohls. You can also shop for matching Very Merrytime cruise shirts here on Etsy.
  • Disney Cruise Christmas door magnets are a fun way to get festive and “decorate” your room. Some people go all out, but we kept it simple and ordered these Christmas cruise magnets.
  • Disney Cruise Christmas Ornaments if you’re participating in an ornament exchange with your cruise group. You also can find some here . 
  • Fun accessories like Christmas ears, bows or Santa hats. 
  • Nice Christmas outfits for family pictures with Santa or in front of the tree. I bought this dress for me, a gold toddler dress for my daughter and a similar Mickey Christmas button down shirt for my son. 

Head to our Disney Cruise packing list for a full list of items to bring with you on a Disney Cruise. 

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Disney Very Merrytime Cruise Itineraries

Very Merrytime cruises typically run from early to mid-November through December each year.  Historically, all five Disney cruise ships have had Christmas cruise sailings that visit Mexico and the Caribbean during this time. 

In 2023, 4 of the 5 Disney ships will have Very Merrytime sailings, with the Disney Wonder being the only one that will not offer them. The 2023 Disney Very Merrytime Cruise itineraries include:

  • 5 Night Western Caribbean & 4 Night Bahamian Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Dream out of Fort Lauderdale
  • 6-7 night Western and Eastern Caribbean Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral
  • 3-4 night Bahamian Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral
  • 5 Night Baja Very Merrytime Cruise from San Diego and 14-Night Panama Canal Very Merrytime Cruise from San Diego to Galveston on the Disney Magic

Looking for a 2024 Disney Very Merrytime Cruise? Fall 2024 Disney Cruise Line itineraries are currently available for booking on Disney Cruise Line. The Very Merrytime Cruises in 2024 include:

  • 3 and 4-night Bahamian Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral (with stops at either Lighthouse Point or Castaway Cay)
  • 4, 5 and 6-night Western Caribbean Very Merrytime cruises from Galveston on the Disney Magic
  • 4 and 5-night Bahamiam Very Merrytime cruises from Fort Lauderdale on the Disney Dream (includes itineraries with either Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay stops)
  • 6 and 7-night Bahamian, Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral

If you’re specifically looking for a Disney cruise over Christmas, there are also special Very Merrytime Disney Cruises on Christmas Day. They also have itineraries for Disney cruises over New Year’s Eve. If you’re sailing out of Port Canaveral, be sure to also check out Disney at Christmas either before or after your trip!

Not sure where to start? Contact me Amanda at [email protected] for help planning your next Disney Cruise Vacation!

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Additional Tips for a Disney Cruise Line Very Merrytime Cruise

  • Be sure to check the Navigator app for all scheduled holiday activities when you board the ship. It’s easy to miss some of the holiday activities.
  • Characters tend to be in Christmas gear during most of the cruise, with the exception of Pirate Night and on Castaway Cay.
  • Consider purchasing the DCL photo package in advance of your cruise. It’s a great way to get family Christmas photos, and we plan to use our picture in front of the tree for Christmas cards this year.
  • Plan outfits in advance, particularly if you want to purchase matching Very Merrytime Cruise shirts like these or something similar on Etsy. Shipping can always take a bit longer this time of year, and we totally missed the window for our cruise!
  • Be aware that special one-time events like the Christmas tree lightning will fill up fast. Get there early and try to go on the top floor of the grand hall for the best viewing.
  • If you’re on a Bahamas Very Merrytime sailing, consider skipping port excursions at Nassau for more ship time. There’s so much to do, and some special Christmas activities only happen on the Nassau day.
  • Join a cruise group on Facebook for ornament exchanges as a way to interact with other guests and leave with several fun and special souvenirs.
  • Speaking of souvenirs, if you’re looking for special Christmas gifts on a Very Merrytime cruise, be sure to go to the gift shops on the first night. Inventory is typically lower, and they will sell out.

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  1. Very Merrytime Cruises

    For assistance with your Disney Cruise, please call (800) 951-3532. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern time; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Delight in a jolly fusion of holiday-themed entertainment and décor during Very ...

  2. Just Released: New Fall 2023 Ports and Itineraries

    Celebrate the spirit of the holidays through Fall 2023, when you embark on a magically themed cruise vacation with one of our Halloween on the High Seas sailings or Very Merrytime Cruises. ... a 24-foot Christmas tree, garlands, poinsettias and shimmering lights—and experience numerous merriments sure to warm the hearts of the entire family ...

  3. New Entertainment for 2023 Very Merrytime Christmas Sailings on Disney

    During these limited-time Disney Cruise Line voyages, the high seas will be brimming with the spirit of the holidays later this year. Disney Cruise Line will offer Very Merrytime Christmas cruises from Texas, Florida and California, offering adults and children alike the ability to discover the wonder of the holidays at sea in 2023.

  4. Your Complete Guide To A Disney Christmas Cruise

    Now that we know what a D isney Christmas cruise is, we can start to uncover more details on these cheerful sailings! The V ery Merrytime Disney Cruises sail dates are November 8th - December 28, 2023. And November 4th - December 29th, 2024. These dates are chosen to maximize the holiday experience, allowing guests to soak in the Yuletide spirit throughout the entire holiday season.

  5. Disney Cruise Line Christmas & New Year's Eve

    2024 Dec 30. Disney Wish. 4 days, round-trip Bahamian Cruise From Port Canaveral. $5231. See here the Walt Disney's cruise line's Christmas and New Year's Eve special offers of the "Mickey Mouse ships" as itineraries and departure dates, and compare DCL tickets prices per person. DCL-Disney Cruise Line's December Holiday deals are in the "must ...

  6. Our Guide to Disney Cruise Line's Very Merrytime Holiday Cruises

    Differences you will find onboard Disney Cruise Line's fleet during Very Merrytime cruises include elaborate Christmas decorations throughout the vessel, holiday-themed activities and, of course ...

  7. Just Announced: Holiday Fun for Families with New Disney Cruise Line

    Starting Nov. 20, 2023, Disney Cruise Line will find a new South Florida home in Port Everglades, offering four- and five-night cruises aboard the Disney Dream to tropical locales in the western Caribbean and Bahamas. Families will enjoy stops in places like Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Nassau from Disney Cruise Line's second year-round home ...

  8. Disney Cruise Line Reveals 2023 Holiday Sailings, Homeports

    Disney Dream will spend the summer of 2023 sailing in Europe, but will reposition to New York City for the first time in September 2023, to offer 4-6 night sailings to Bermuda through the autumn ...

  9. Disney Holiday Cruises: A Magical Celebration at Sea

    Keep reading for a detailed overview of what the celebrations entail for both Christmas and Halloween Disney cruises. Christmas Cruises: Very Merrytime. Very Merrytime Cruises transform Disney's ships into winter wonderlands, capturing the merriment of the holidays from bow to stern. ... 23 Reasons to visit Walt Disney World in 2023. Disney ...

  10. Disney Cruise Line 2023 Holiday Sailings

    We are so excited that Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises will be back in 2023! Credit: Disney. Beginning in mid-September and sailing through October 2023, grab your costume and hit the high Seas with Mickey and friends on a not-so-spooky nautical adventure! From slightly scary stories to trick-or-treating the fun doesn't ...

  11. Disney Cruise Line Christmas Entertainment and 2024 Itineraries

    New 2024 Disney Cruise Line Christmas Itineraries. New itineraries have been announced for the holiday season of 2024 for mid-November through December. Select cruises will stop at Disney's new Lighthouse Point during the holiday season. On the Disney Wish, there will be short holiday sailings offered in late 2024, with three and four night ...

  12. Halloween & Christmas Holiday Themed Cruises

    A New Holiday Tradition. Chart a course for more magic as you share in seasonal celebrations on select sailings this fall. Howl in delight during a haunting Halloween scare-a-bration. Spot Santa and have a jolly good time at a festive holiday party. As you cruise, delight in enchanting entertainment, activities and décor throughout the ship.

  13. Disney Very Merrytime Cruise Tips & Itinerary

    In 2023, 4 of the 5 Disney ships will have Very Merrytime sailings, with the Disney Wonder being the only one that will not offer them. The 2023 Disney Very Merrytime Cruise itineraries include: 5 Night Western Caribbean & 4 Night Bahamian Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Dream out of Fort Lauderdale. 6-7 night Western and Eastern Caribbean ...

  14. Very Merrytime Disney Christmas Cruise Review

    We always have an amazing time on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. The Very Merrytime Christmas activities made the trip even more special. The Disney Magic cruise ship looked so magical lit up with holiday decor. And the Christmas decorations at Castaway Cay were icing on the cake! No matter which ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet you are ...

  15. New Disney Cruise Line Itineraries Fall/Autumn & Christmas 2023

    Very Merrytime Cruises & Halloween on the High Seas just two reasons why you should cruise with Disney Cruise Line vacations for fall/Christmas 2023. Special sailings and spook-tacular surprises, holiday cheer and the fleet's first-ever departures from Fort Lauderdale.. With cruises from Florida, California and New York, adults and children ...

  16. Holiday Cruises, Seasonal & Themed Cruises

    Very Merrytime Cruises. Delight in a winter wonderland of fun as you share seasonal splendor with loved ones. Discover a jolly fusion of holiday-themed entertainment, activities and décor—including a giant gingerbread house, a 24-foot-tall Christmas tree, sparkling lights and more. View More.

  17. Celebrate the 2023 Holiday Season with New Merrytime Cruise Merchandise

    Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its "Very Merrytime Cruises" with a new holiday merchandise collection for 2023. ... This mug features line art of a Disney Cruise Line ship behind Mickey & Friends standing in front of a Christmas tree with cruise-themed ornaments. The handle is molded to look like a wreath, and a stirring spoon is also ...

  18. Disney Cruise Line 2023 Holiday Voyages, 2024 Fall Itineraries

    From Hawaii, the Disney Wonder will embark on a transpacific voyage to Sydney, Australia, that will take families through the South Pacific to visit once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Fiji, American Samoa and New Caledonia. Bookings for fall 2024 itineraries open to the public June 26, 2023, and holiday sailings for 2023 are available now!

  19. Top 10 Holiday Cruises in 2023

    Sails from Port Everglades, making stops in Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, and Key West. Christmas Day is an at-sea day where you will enjoy an extra special festive day onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam . See All December 2023 Holland America Line Cruises. 10. Ultimate Antarctic Holiday Adventure.

  20. Christmas Tree Not Ready for First 2023 Very Merrytime Cruise on Disney

    This summer, Disney Cruise Line celebrated its 25th anniversary with the Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration. But decorations weren't ready on the Disney Wish, still being added while the first Silver Anniversary at Sea sailing was ongoing. Such a delay happened again, this time with the first 2023 Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Wish.

  21. Featured Ports and Itineraries for Early 2023

    Start planning your 2023 vacation today! Be sure to book before itineraries fill up! Baja and Mexican Riviera. Embark on a sun-splashed getaway to Mexico on a 3-, 4-, 5- or 7-night cruise departing from San Diego, CA. ... For assistance with your Disney Cruise, please call (800) 951-3532. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern time ...

  22. PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jingle Cruise Returns for 2023 Holiday Season at Magic

    Jingle Cruise 2023. Garlands and Christmas lights are wrapped around the Jungle Cruise sign, which has an "i" placed over the first "u" to turn it into Jingle Cruise. There are also garlands and wreaths throughout the queue. Jingle Cruise skippers often wear Santa Claus hats that match their costumes.

  23. Disney Cruise Line Reveals Name and Theme of Next Ship, The Disney

    The Disney Destiny, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will have a first-of-its-kind design theme, "Heroes and Villains," drawing on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions.. The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story when developing this new ship, where ...

  24. Disney reveals cruise destinations out of Florida for 2025

    Disney Magic will sail on four- and five-night trips to The Bahamas, including its island destinations of Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. A special 10-day cruise in ...

  25. Just Released: New Summer 2023 Sailings

    Whichever cruise you choose, larger-than-life thrills and heartwarming magic are sure to follow—with world-class entertainment, gourmet dining and the award-winning attention to detail you've come to expect from Disney. Browse our New Summer 2023 Itineraries. Now is the time to start planning your dream Summer 2023 Disney Cruise Line vacation!

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