Disney Makes Big Change to Cruise Ship Pricing Effective Immediately

Disney has made a big announcement for future cruise travelers.

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Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday morning that it will be lowering the deposit costs for future voyages. The change is effective today, June 18, 2025, and sees the deposit shrink from 20% to 10%. However, for reservations made on or before June 17, the original 20% deposit price will remain in effect.

More details about this update are listed below.

Cancellation Fees

1. Cancellation fees will follow the new deposit policy for sailings made on or after June 18, 2025.
2. If a reservation is cancelled during the deposit cancellation fee period and the deposit was 10%, the cancellation fees will also be 10% of the voyage fare.
3. Cancellation fees for guests who previously paid a 20% deposit will be 20% of the voyage fare.
4. Per our existing policy, deposits will continue to be non-refundable for Concierge Guests.

Modifications

1. If a Guest is outside the cancellation fee period and prefers to take advantage of the new 10% deposit policy, they may cancel and rebook their reservation under the updated terms.
2. Standard cancellation fees may apply for reservations within the cancellation fee period, as outlined in our terms and conditions.

Onboard Placeholder Offers

1. Guests who have booked a Placeholder Reservation will also see a change in the required deposit when they add a sail date to their reservation if the sailing is 7 nights or longer.
2. Guests will only be required to pay a 5% deposit. If the reservation is cancelled outside of the deposit cancellation fee period, Guests will only be subjected to a 5% cancellation fee.
3. In addition to the deposit percentage change, there will no longer be a three-day hold when converting Onboard Placeholder Offers through the Contact Center or when booking online.  A deposit will now be due at the time of placeholder conversion now that placeholders can be converted online.

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Disney Cruise Line currently operates a total of six vessels: the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, and Disney Treasure. More ships are on the way, with the Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure set to join the fleet in 2025.

The Disney Magic was the first ship to set sail, leaving port on July 30, 1998. The rest is history, with Disney Cruise Line continuing to grow and expand over the following decades.

While the ships have similarities, each offers its own unique selection of attractions and experiences. Disney’s newer ships have made an effort to feature more activities on the top decks, with the Treasure and Wish featuring an attraction known as the AquaMouse.

Disney advertised this waterslide as being its first attraction “at sea,” and boasts unique lighting and video effects.

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