Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line is a very popular choice for families that want to combine a family cruise vacation with their love for all things Mickey, but it is not a cheap vacation. Disney Cruise Line costs more than other mainstream cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line.

If you are trying to find the least expensive time to take the family on a Disney Cruise, there are some good times of the year to lock in the lowest fares you will find.

If you have ever sailed on Disney Cruise Line, then you probably have been impressed by the little touches of Disney magic everywhere and hundreds of dedicated cast members who work onboard to deliver a fantastic cruise vacation.

But what you might not know is all of the impressive facts, statistics, and tidbits that are part of making Mickey's cruise line operate on a daily basis.

Here's a look at the most impressive Disney Cruise Line facts you might (or might not have) known!

Disney Cruise Line offers a lot for family to enjoy on their ships, including the shows, kids clubs, classes and slides. 

Here's a look at our favorite free things to do on Disney Cruise ships.

Southwest Airlines is giving away a 7-night Disney Cruise Line sailing that includes round-trip airfare to Orlando and transportation to the port, but you have to act fast.

If you can enter before the end of January 31, 2020, you may qualify for a chance to win a seven-night Disney Cruise Line vacation for four to the Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy, plus round trip air travel from Southwest.

This contest is also exclusive of legal residents of the United States (excluding Alaska) and the District of Columbia aged 19 years and older with a valid email address.

Disney Cruise Line announced its popular Star Wars Day at Sea in 2021.

This special day-long celebration is filled with unique character encounters, unforgettable live shows and Star Wars-themed activities for the entire family. Star Wars Day at Sea takes place on seven-night Disney Fantasy cruises to the Caribbean from January through March.

Star Wars Day at Sea will be offered on nine Disney Fantasy seven-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Disney Cruise Line and The Canaveral Port Authority agreed on a new 20-year agreement that will expand operations and make Port Canaveral home for two of Disney’s three new ships.

The new pact provides a 20-year primary term with two additional five-year renewals. Initially, the call guarantee remains at 150 calls, but increases to 180 calls in 2023 and up to 216 calls in 2024 through the remainder of the 20-year term. It will go into effect on June 1 and replaces an existing marine terminal agreement that was set to expire December 31, 2027.

Effective January 19, 2019, Disney Cruise Line will raise its recommended gratuity guidelines. The new recommended gratuity rate is $13.50 per passenger/per day based.

“The recommended increase is $0.50 per passenger/per day for the Dining Room Service Team and Stateroom Host/Hostess. The total recommended gratuity is $13.50 per passenger/per day based. Total gratuity is based on the length of the cruise.”

The exact timing of when the change goes into effect depends on the exact sailing and ship.