UPDATED September 8, 2025

Are you getting ready to set sail on a Disney Cruise? First of all… LUCKY YOU!! And second, you may be sailing on a special themed or seasonal cruise, depending on your ship and travel dates!

Let’s take a look at special and seasonal sailings on Disney Cruise Line!

Seasonal Sailings

Halloween on the High Seas

BOO! It’s time for lots of not-so-spooky FUN on a Halloween on the High Seas cruise! These seasonal sailings are available on all the following Disney Cruise Line ships from late September through Halloween (of course!):

• Disney Magic
• Disney Fantasy
• Disney Wish
• Disney Dream
• Disney Treasure

Take in the sight of the stunning Pumpkin Tree in the ship’s Atrium (each ship has its own unique Tree!), setting the whimsical scene and story for the adventures to come… Keep in mind that activities and experiences for Halloween on the High Seas may vary by ship. But special festive experiences include:

Mickey’s Mouse-querade: It’s a Deck Party “scare-a-bration” with favorite Disney friends! (They’ll be wearing their very own Halloween costumes, so don’t forget to bring yours*.)

Character Halloween Meet and Greets: Remember… you’re sailing with FRIENDS on a Disney Cruise. Get ready to meet and pose with Disney pals like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and more in their special costumes. You may even encounter the Sanderson Sisters (that’s Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle Cow)!

Halloween Activities include trick-or-treating, creepy crafts, spooky parties, elaborate décor, and limited-time food and beverage items.  Adult-exclusive venues may feature “villainous takeovers,” while all guests can enjoy Halloween-themed movies on Funnel Vision, and more “ghostly” touches around the ship!

*Guests are invited and encouraged to bring their own Halloween costumes for Halloween on the High Seas sailings. It’s part of the fun!

Very Merrytime Cruises

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! What better way to celebrate than a Very Merrytime Cruise! These seasonal sailings are available on the following Disney Cruise Line ships on most itineraries in November and December:

• Disney Dream
• Disney Wish
• Disney Fantasy
• Disney Magic
• Disney Treasure
• Disney Destiny (Inaugural sailing is November 20, 2025)

Each ship is adorned with stunning and festive decor including three-deck-tall Christmas trees (which you can watch glisten following the Tree Lightning Ceremony) and fragrant, larger-than-life Gingerbread Houses.  Keep in mind that activities and experiences for Very Merrytime Cruises may vary by ship. But special festive experiences include:

Character and SANTA Encounters: In addition to Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and MANY more beloved Disney friends (donning their holiday finest!), passengers also sail with SANTA CLAUS who makes appearances during Very Merrytime Cruises. And guests can also see the Mrs. during Storytime with Mrs. Claus.

Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party: It’s a classic Disney Cruise Line Deck Party, packed with beloved Disney characters… only this time, it’s FESTIVE!

During these special cruises, there are also themed activities and crafts for kids, holiday merchandise available to purchase, and more.

The holiday fun extends from the ship itself to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. On Castaway Cay, you’ll be able to see some holiday decorations that have a bit of a tropical flair!

Special Themed Sailings on Select Ships

Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Magic

Channel your Inner Superhero… if you’ve ever dreamed of battling alongside Spider-Man, dancing with Captain America, or training with Wakandan warriors at sea, your heroic moment has arrived. SUPERHEROES with Marvel Day at Sea! And for the first time ever, Marvel Day at Sea will be taking place on select 4- and 5-night cruises from Galveston, Texas to the Western Caribbean aboard the Disney Magic, in mid-January through early March 2026.

The special day will feature the following themed activities on board!

In 2026, Marvel Day at Sea will offer select 4- and 5-night sailings on the Disney Magic packed with thrilling encounters, themed dining, exclusive merch, and action-packed entertainment for the whole family.

Character Encounters and Photo Ops: Super Hero photo moments will feature characters including:

• Spider-Man
• Thor
• Loki
• Black Panther
• Captain Marvel
• Captain America (Sam Wilson)
• Captain America (Steve Rogers)
• Okoye from Black Panther
• Star-Lord and Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy
• Black Widow

Exclusive Marvel Day Entertainment: 

• Marvel Heroes Unite will provide a signature nighttime spectacular (including special effects and pyrotechnics);
• Fathoms adult dance club will feature the Star-Spangled USO Show (a big-band show-style tribute to none other than Captain America);
• Mickey and Friends Super Celebration will feature classic characters dressed up as their own favorite Marvel Heroes;
• A show featuring General Okoye in the atrium called “Warriors of Wakanda” where recruits will get to train with the Dora Milaje in an interactive experience.

MORE Marvel Activities: SUIT UP… because your own Marvel-inspired costumes are welcome! Additional fun includes Marvel movie showings and themed crafts, trivia, and games, and a special Marvel Animation Academy. Special kids’ activities will be available for passengers visiting Disney’s Oceaneer Club (young “recruits” ages 4 through 12).

Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Fantasy

Select sailings from mid-January 2026 through early March 2026 on the Disney Fantasy will feature Pixar Day at Sea! Get ready to dine, sing, play, dance, and even make a splash with Pixar pals!

The special day will feature the following themed activities on board!

On select five-night sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida, your favorite Pixar stories come to life in a celebration packed with characters, music, food, and family fun.

The day begins with the Hey Howdy Breakfast, a lively, musical morning featuring Woody, Jessie, and pals from Toy Story. When it’s time to cool off, Crush’s Totally Awesome Pool Party takes over the upper decks with dancing, games, and totally righteous vibes thanks to Crush and his Pixar Party Patrol.

Character Meet and Greets with Pixar Pals may include:

• Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story
• Mike and Sulley from Monster’s Inc.
• Edna Mode from The Incredibles
• Joy from Inside Out
• Miguel from Coco

Exclusive Pixar Day Entertainment: 

• Pixar Pals Celebration — a Deck Dance Party under the stars with Pixar characters;
• Edna Mode’s Style on Parade — it’s time for YOU to “don your best Pixar-inspired outfit and strut your stuff on the runway for the incredible fashion designer, Edna Mode;
• Crush’s Totally Awesome Pool Party will feature pool-side games and interactions from Crush himself;
• And for the foodies, the ship’s chefs will host a live cooking demonstration inspired by none other than Remy from Ratatouille, where you’ll see just how “Anyone Can Cook.”

Pixar Day DINING

Pixar-themed Dining will include an interactive — and musical! — Character Breakfast featuring Toy Story pals!

The Pixar Day at Sea Dinner will serve dishes “inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios’ California locale.”

Diners will also partake in Undersea Magic with Crush (from Finding Nemo) at Animator’s Palate for a TOTALLY RAD meal featuring everyone’s favorite surfing turtle who just might talk with YOU during dinner!

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