food IS a theme park
Your living space on a cruise can sometimes feel like you’re sleeping in a closet.
MEGASHIP! … with itty bitty living space
Even if you plan on spending most of your time out on the deck or in your ports of call, you should still feel comfortable in the place you rest your head.
There are some HUGE milestones that are happening (or have already happened!) for Disney in 2022!
The Disney Wish
We’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort all year long, and during those celebrations, Disney has opened new restaurants, rides, fireworks shows, and even a new immersive resort experience. Over at Disneyland Resort, there have been some exciting reopenings with attractions and restaurants, as well as some big returns in the entertainment department. However, one of the biggest milestones of the year is happening with Disney Cruise Line!
Eating as much soft-serve ice cream as your body can handle. 🍦 Spending all day lounging around in the pool. Devouring unlimited chicken tenders, pizza, and other meals included. And (of course) hanging out with Disney characters and watching world-class shows. Being on a Disney Cruise might sound like a true dream come true, but (like most things in life) it comes at a COST.
Who’s ready to sail away?!
For so many reasons, Disney cruises are incredibly unique — from their family-focused atmosphere to the food, entertainment, and more that only Disney can deliver. You might be thinking “Yes! Sign me up for the next sailing! Let’s go on a cruise with Mickey!” But you’ll have to hold up for just one second. What will this cruise cost you? What options do you have when it comes to cheaper cruises or more expensive trips? How much should you prepare to spend on this special trip? Today, we’re breaking it down!
If you’re planning to go on a Disney Cruise in the near future, you’ll need to know about their COVID-19 testing and vaccination rules.
Disney Dream
Various cruise ships in the fleet will be setting sail again soon, and testing policies have changed over the past few weeks. Now, Disney has announced a new testing option that could make things a bit easier for your family ahead of your next cruise.
When the pandemic shut down travel around the world, the cruise line industry took a big hit.
It has been a while!
Since then, many sailings have been canceled and departures delayed. But now, Disney Cruise Line is going to set sail again.
At the start of May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new instructions for the return to cruising.
Carnival Cruise Line ©Carnival
Since then we’ve seen some indications that cruises to Alaska may begin again this summer and have seen Disney Cruise Line cancel sailings through July. And now it looks like Carnival Cruise Line is one step closer to an eventual return to sailing.
As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemics, we’ve seen various changes made and new guidelines released.
Cruising Could Return Soon!
One big industry that has yet to fully return since the start of the pandemic is the cruising industry. Recently, we shared that cruises may be able to begin sailing again from the U.S. this summer and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has issued some updated guidance.
As the situation with COVID-19 develops, we’ve seen quite a few updates released about cruising.
Will Disney Set Sail Again This Year?
So far, Disney Cruise Line has canceled all U.S. departures through June 2021, and sailings on the Disney Magic in Europe have been canceled through September 18th, 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also shared its next phase of requirements for cruise lines. But, there are still many questions surrounding WHEN cruises will be able to depart from the U.S. again, and recently the CDC gave an update on just that.
Disney Cruise Line recently canceled all departures through January 2021, and the CDC has created a new, higher risk level for cruise travel, but the cruise line industry as a whole is preparing for an eventual return to sailing once it’s safe to do so.
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Although cruise lines must meet a variety of new requirements to take passengers on adventures out at sea, that isn’t stopping them from planning for the future and offering guests the chance to get some good deals on future cruise adventures this Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
Disney Cruise Line and many other cruise companies have delayed, suspended, or canceled sailings through the end of 2020 due to the global health crisis.
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a “no sail order” in March that suspended sailings. The ban was extended then expired on October 31st, 2020. While there is no issued mandate, the CDC stated a warning that sailing is a level 4 “high-risk” and should be avoided. Disney canceled sailings through December 2020 and is once again extending cancelations.
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