Do you choose early or late dining on your disney cruise. Any seasoned dcl vet will tell you this the minute you ask about how to get the best price on a disney cruise. It gives me a tremendous amount of joy being able to help others create memories that will last a lifetime. There is a steep cost for going concierge but even before the cruise begins you will have access to a different level of service. Once your cruise is paid in full, you can make reservations online as soon as your cruise activities booking window opens for the following onboard activities some fill up quickly and most have an additional fee. This service is not provided by disney, however, and its from a thirdparty. And i thought i had a sense of what to expect on a disney cruise. You can prepurchase a photo package online for a discount before the cruise. As usual, you can choose to just put down the deposit to lock in the lowest prices for now and work on the balance at a later date. Once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online checkin process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise.
Whats the earliest you should schedule a flight after a. The moment you step aboard a luxury cruise ship, a. Last disney cruise we used a local travel agent and received free photos, but could we get a better deal with booking directly with disney. Its always a pleasure helping a fellow cruiser from il plan their magical voyage aboard the disney cruise line. Reasons you should book cruises as early as possible. Remy restaurant disney dream and disney fantasy port adventures.
What time should you book your flight home after a cruise. Truth is, theres a dramatic difference between the day you get on the ship and the day you get off. Are you looking to book a disney cruise but a bit overwhelmed with all of the stateroom options or knowing when is the right time to book. How early of a flight can you catch after a port canaveral. Theres a lot to choose from, and most of it you can select once you board. In particular, special itineraries such as our holiday cruises sell out quickly.
When your booking window opens, there are several things you can and should book. When can guest board the cruise ships disney cruise line. Some sailings also host afternoon teas, starring the princesses, and these book up way in advance. Do you really save enough money to make the suspense worth it.
You may be required to provide written confirmation of this need. Something all disney cruise line experts already know is that booking your cruise early 1218 months in advance is going to get you the best price. If you are a silver castaway club member youve sailed with disney at least once, you can book 90 days before. Disney cruise line suggests that guests book return flights anytime from 11. Lots of passengers arrive early, standing in line for the. If you like to get a meal in before your evening of entertainment, are bringing the whole family or want to get to bed early to. Why you should book your 2021 disney sailings now to get. We have a cruise on the rc oasis of the sea booked for this sept. And when the new ships come out, ill be adding to it. If you book directly with disney, you can use discounted disney gift cards to pay off the balance.
Earliest flight time from orlando after disney dream cruise. Main seating also called 1 st or early seating typically begins at 5. What happens if i book a cruise and then the price goes down. Disney cruises offers photo packages similar to their memory maker product at the parks. With disney cruise line, you are able to cancel anytime until final payment and.
On the classic ships especially, its almost always less for a family of five to book two inside rooms as opposed to one room for 5. When and how to book a disney cruise dads guide to wdw. Advance booking is the best way to get a great price and your choice of available staterooms. Read on for those exceptions you really need to address. Many cruise locations will not require a passport, but emergencies can happen even on vacation and your best bet is to have one for peace of mind. Our rule of thumb is to schedule your flight home no earlier than five hours after your ship docks at its homeport. May 10, 2015 by disney cruise mom 17 comments one thing that i think a lot of people struggle with is whether to choose early usually 5. I am trying to book my airfare and on one flight i know i would be pushing it to make it, however, if there are plenty of other cruisers that have made it back to the airport then i will take the chance. Disney cruise line going concierge on a disney cruise you always experience top notch services, but going concierge is making something wonderful even more magical. We are about to book a disney cruise for easter 2014. Travelers who book a cruise cabin guarantee face two big questions. When will i be able to book a cruise on the disney wish. By making some careful decisions at the early planning stages of your cruise, you can ensure that your disney cruise line vacation is. Disney cruise line reservations book a disney cruise.
But our friends tell us stories of getting an amazing deal two months. All the disney cruise tips you need to know before. The lowest price you will find generally speaking on a disney cruise line vacation is when they are first released. You may request a dining assignment when you book your cruise, and your travel agent will inform you if your preference was confirmed. Which onboard activities can i book before my cruise beginsand when exactly can i book them. Disney cruise line, like all other cruise lines, uses a tiered pricing system. No other line has quite the depth and breadth of activities available on every sailing. The biggest threats to those contemplating a cruise are the prospect of being quarantined on a vessel should a port refuse to allow the ship to dock and, of course, someone aboard testing positive. Disney cruise line will begin taking reservations for cruises aboard its new ship, the disney wish, in late 2020. Once your cruise is paid in full, you can make reservations. Booking window date calculator the disney cruise line blog. Go on the disney cruise line website, search around through all the options until you come up with the cruise you want to book. I am wondering in anyone who has taken this cruise, can tell me what is the earliest you arrived at the orlando airport.
These special events only take place on cruises that are seven nights or longer and have at least two sea days, and they give children a chance to spend more time with their favorite characters. Choose the day youd like to schedule your excursion. This offer is good 062020053121 and must be booked by 021420. On the day our cruise begins, when will we be able to board the ship. Lets be honest here, there is no bad time to book a cruise vacation. You can book activities for your sailing somewhere between 120 and 75 days before your cruise. Once onboard, though, i realized i wasnt quite prepared for the full spectrum of what its like to travel via disney cruise line. I dont have a point of reference, this being my first cruise and all, but if youre thinking about booking a disney cruise for your family, id strongly recommend you consider disney cruise lines they really do know how to make vacation magic. First time cruisers, who are not yet castaway club members, may book 75 days. However, there are several advantages to booking your cruise as early as possible that will not only help you save money, but. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Booking activities on disney cruise line the mouse for less. Plan at all youd have to book a separate vacation package to get a dining plan. Are discounts available for disney cruises similar to disney world. Every disney cruise ship is designed with an artdeco style reminiscent of the great luxury liners of the early 1900s, combining the charm of oldworld luxury sailing with all the technology and amenities for which disney cruise line is famous. On the my plans page, see your daybyday itinerary plan. The cruise lines tell us to book early, announcing itineraries 18 months or more in advance and touting early booking specials. For assistance with your disney cruise, please call 800 95532. Can someone advise me the earliest flight time that disney allows suggests when using thier disney cruise line transfers and the onboard ship airline direct luggage check in. Cruises are generally released for sale about 18 months before the sailing. This is especially possible on disney cruise line, but for a good reason. Book a select 4night or longer cruise with just 50% of the normal deposit, including sailings to the caribbean, bahamas, alaska, europe, and mexico. If you remember and would be willing to share your personal navigators, please send them via email in whatever format works best for you when you get home. As its pouring freezing rain outside, i would love to share my thoughts on jumping at the chance to book port adventures and other shipboard activities when the clock strikes midnight est.
Booking and reservation questions disney cruise line. If youre looking to take the ultimate cruise, forget the bahamas or even alaska, because disney s newest ship will take you on a voyage that is truly out of this world. Sign up as you board for a tasting tour that includes six dishes paired with the. What is the benefit of booking with disney directly vs. How far in advance should i book a disney cruise line vacation. Essential tips for your disney cruise embarkation day. Get in touch with destinations to travel or a good disney travel agent and book your cruise. But our friends tell us stories of getting an amazing deal two months before sailing, and were intrigued by the various last minute specials advertised by cruise sellers. To get the best prices and greater choice of stateroom, we recommend you book your cruise a year in advance if possible. This will allow plenty of time to enjoy the morning breakfast onboard, debark the ship, and make your way through customs before boarding the motor coach for the return trip to the airport. Learn how to book a cruise and how to manage your reservation at the disney cruise line online help center. Accessible room accessible room by selecting a wheelchairaccessible room, you have indicated that you or a member of your party has a disability that requires the features of this stateroom. Disney cruise line has several different categories of. If you are sailing concierge, or are a platinum castaway club member meaning youve sailed with disney more than 10 times, you can book 120 days before you sail.
If you are interested in sending your princess to the bibbidi bobbidi boutique, getting a massage or facial, signing up for a port adventure, or getting tickets for an on board. Now is the time to book your disney early 2021 cruise if you want the lowest price possible. The cruise end thursday, december and flights i have a choice of are 11. Platinum level can book 120 days prior to sailing, gold 105 days, and silver 90 days. If youve never sailed with disney before welcome, future cruise addict, you can book 75 days before. Typically, you will get the best pricing when the cruise line releases their sailing dates and itineraries. The bottom line is if you plan to go on a disney cruise, the time to start planning is now. The best rates are as soon as disney releases cruise dates. As of going to print april 2018, disney cruise line currently has packages available to book through until september of 2019 to incredible ports of call including the caribbean, bahamas, mexican riviera, alaska, bermuda, europe and more. Answers to the most common disney cruise line questions.