Fall 2026 itineraries

[DCLMP]

Yes, but if I haven't put in for vacation 16 months earlier I can't take advantage. Many people I know are in the same situation. And I'm not going to waste my first choice vacation option in the hope that there will be disounts a few months out. I need to know what I'm doing for Christmas 2026 right about now if I have any hope of getting that time off. We've only been able to cruise with Disney twice during Christmas time and both time were booked in the summer the year before.

I don't understand what you mean. If you book 16 months out you can still keep a look out for discounts on the cruise you booked. Why wouldn't you unless you hate saving money.

 

[deanimal]

I don't understand what you mean. If you book 16 months out you can still keep a look out for discounts on the cruise you booked. Why wouldn't you unless you hate saving money.

What I mean is that I can't book 16 months out if DCL doesn't release itineraries until 13 or 14 months out. And if I can't book 16 months out I can't get the vacation time approved. I can't take advantage of discounts on a trip I'm not able to book because the window for booking vacation time closed before the cruise was released. I always look for discounts closer to the day and often I can take advantage of them. But overall I get the best deals on average by booking as early as possible.

 

[DCLMP]

What I mean is that I can't book 16 months out if DCL doesn't release itineraries until 13 or 14 months out. And if I can't book 16 months out I can't get the vacation time approved. I can't take advantage of discounts on a trip I'm not able to book because the window for booking vacation time closed before the cruise was released. I always look for discounts closer to the day and often I can take advantage of them. But overall I get the best deals on average by booking as early as possible.

Can't you just take vacation Christmas week if that's when you want to cruise? Christmas week doesn't change.

 

[JulieBeeRN]

People should do whatever works for them and their family and their pocketbook. I don't begrudge anyone about the how or why of their vacation planning.

 

[DCLMP]

People should do whatever works for them and their family and their pocketbook. I don't begrudge anyone about the how or why of their vacation planning.

I don't think anyone is begrudging anyone, but sometimes you have to adapt and overcome and go to plan B. DCL releasing itineraries a year in advance instead of 16 months in advance is not the end of the world.

 

[deanimal]

I don't think anyone is begrudging anyone, but sometimes you have to adapt and overcome and go to plan B. DCL releasing itineraries a year in advance instead of 16 months in advance is not the end of the world.

I don't think anyone is saying it's the end of the world.
Some people said that the timing of DCL's itinerary releases may cause them to book a different cruise line or book a different trip altogether. Then others reacted with surprise that this could happen.
So some other people, including myself, offered examples of reasons why we might not book a Disney cruise based on factors in our life because of the delays in releasing itineraries.
Then people came back to argue......I'm not sure what exactly. If you don't believe that people can't book a cruise if there's less than 12-13 months of itineraries released that's fine I guess. It doesn't make it any less true for them.

Here's hoping this next week brings some certainty for everyone who's waiting to make plans!

 

[JAM9842]

Let’s just all focus on guessing when DCL will give us new dates!

 

[dreamer17555]

Tuesday…. And I’m preparing my clown makeup once again

 

[Kit21]

Tuesday…. And I’m preparing my clown makeup once again

I've given up having an expectation or prediction . I still hope anyone with a prediction before September is right though.

 

[Cfabar1]

I am really surprised they have not released until now. But I am also surprised that D23 is not hosting a Parks panel. I still maintain October is too long a wait, but would not think they'd want fall itineraries to upstage D23. Especially since eyes are going to be on the Fall itineraries for a few reasons:
- Magic First Alaska Season - where does she go
- What does this release possibly indicate for Galveston 2027?
- What does the Wonder do if not Australia?
- What does Port Everglades look like with two ships there in terms of itineraries?
- Are there any Panama Canal cruises?

It is a little more interesting of a release

 

[Disneyworldlocal]

Let’s just all focus on guessing when DCL will give us new dates!

Never. DCL is ending next September

 

[lois00525]

Never. DCL is ending next September

Love your post. We do have to have a sense of humor at this point.

 

[CaseyCruiser]

Let’s just all focus on guessing when DCL will give us new dates!

Do we get to guess again if our first 10 guesses were wrong?

 

[AgentMama]

I am really surprised they have not released until now. But I am also surprised that D23 is not hosting a Parks panel. I still maintain October is too long a wait, but would not think they'd want fall itineraries to upstage D23. Especially since eyes are going to be on the Fall itineraries for a few reasons:
- Magic First Alaska Season - where does she go
- What does this release possibly indicate for Galveston 2027?
- What does the Wonder do if not Australia?
- What does Port Everglades look like with two ships there in terms of itineraries?
- Are there any Panama Canal cruises?

It is a little more interesting of a release

I don't know, it feels like every time it should be an interesting release, it's not. I hope there are some new and exciting options.

The rumors about it being October seem more and more likely. I think we're looking at other options.

 

[Disneyworldlocal]

Do we get to guess again if our first 10 guesses were wrong?

For sure. If at first you don’t succeed try try again. Eventually you will be right.
At least we hope so

 

[PsylockeSmythe]

I am amazed at how many people can book cruises or any vacations so far out.

Booking early enables me to pay a set amount each month leading up to the PIF date and not have to pay for the cruise all at once.

Psy

 

[lois00525]

Booking early enables me to pay a set amount each month leading up to the PIF date and not have to pay for the cruise all at once.

Psy

We do the same. It works out for us to pay it as we go along.

 

[Garyjames220]

At this point in time I’m pretty sure we should hear something by September 2026

 

[Kit21]

- What does this release possibly indicate for Galveston 2027?
- Are there any Panama Canal cruises?

Well, the Magic is on the Port Galveston schedule for 4, 5, and one 6 night sailings in Nov & Dec 26. So at least an additional night or 2 from what's currently offered. That could indicate at least 1 more Panama Canal. If it stays in port from then on, starting the year round from January 27 amd not later in the year, the 5/4 pattern will probably continue, though they could switch back to shorter or even do longer (though im not sure where they could go with 7 nights)

In terms of PE (sorry deleted it from the quote) with 2 ships, I would guess something similar to PC. One 7 night sailings ship and One 3/4 night alternating ship. (Im likely wrong though)

 

[Kit21]

At this point in time I’m pretty sure we should hear something by September 2026

One would hope