Halloween Cruise

[2prettygirl]

Can anyone tell me about your experience on the Halloween themed cruise. Is it fun & themed all week around Halloween or is there a break in between theme & non Halloween theme?

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

The ship is themed all week.

Whilst dates for 2015 have not been set as yet it should start in September and run to October 31st.

There are activities during the cruise.

The normal cruise runs from it normal meals normal shows normal entertainment so there is a break from it.

Halloween
Location: Fleetwide

Discover treats, tricks, magical mischief and spooky surroundings as you celebrate Halloween on the High Seas! This new experience is available on most itineraries departing late September through Halloween.

Thrills and chills await you at every turn with Halloween-themed parties, lively entertainment and elaborate décor—including an evolving Halloween Tree that eerily transforms throughout your cruise.

Sail Dates

Ship Sail Dates
Disney Magic TBD
Disney Wonder TBD
Disney Dream TBD
Disney Fantasy TBD

Other special experiences include:

• Mickey's Mouse-querade Party, an atrium party scare-a-bration (in addition to Pirate Night) with ghoulish games, trick-or-treating*, dancing and some favorite Disney Pals in their Halloween attire
• Halloween-themed activities for all ages, including mask-making and pumpkin-carving**
• Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing and Scream, an interactive movie experience where you’re part of the action, followed by a meet-and-greet with Jack and Sally
• Haunted Stories of the Sea – a campfire-style storytelling experience on the deck
• Halloween Isn't Just for Kids – an adults-only party that includes a costume contest

And more spooky surprises await you onboard!

With so much to see and do, you won't want to miss this Halloween celebration at sea, now offered fleetwide. Be sure to pack your favorite costumes and get ready for happy haunts.

Book Your Halloween Cruise

To celebrate Halloween with Disney Cruise Line, book online, call (800) 370-8046† or contact your Travel Agent.

* When trick-or-treating, be aware that some candies may contain peanuts or traces of peanuts.

** Pumpkin carving activities subject to change based on the availability of pumpkins during the growing season.

Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change and may vary by ship and itinerary.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Can anyone tell me about your experience on the Halloween themed cruise. Is it fun & themed all week around Halloween or is there a break in between theme & non Halloween theme?

We did 3 Halloween cruises last year. Not planned that way, just wound up being on the cruises we booked.

Personally, I could do without the Halloween theme all over the place, although I thought the Halloween tree in the atrium was kinda cute. I didn't really care for all the "ghost host" announcements onboard that week.

While the decorations and some events were run during the whole cruise, the "highlight" was one actual "Halloween" day. More events, and costume contests. We spent most of that day in the adult only areas (where the theme wasn't quite so prevalent).

 

[jahber]

My kids weren't thrilled with the "Halloween" part of the two Halloween cruises we did. One was over actual Halloween in 2013 on the Dream and it was mildly exciting on Halloween. There was candy in the dining rooms and Cabanas had tons of cool pumpkins carved. But my kids (9 and 6 at the time) were beyond disappointed with the "trick or treating." The cruise was a surprise and my daughter made me promise never to cruise over Halloween again.
In 2014 we disembarked on Halloween day, which is how I convinced my daughter to give it a try again. We organized trick or treating with our cruise group and there was the pumpkin tree and a VERY crowded Halloween party in the lobby and that was basically it. Some decorations that were cute, too. The saving grace is that it's low season and we were on Fl resident deals both time. I wouldn't pay a premium or specifically choose a date just for the Halloween stuff, though. It's not enough to justify taking off work or school or paying more, in my opinion, if another time would work better.

 

[The Sasquatch]

We loved our Halloween cruise last year and we only wished there was MORE theming and events. We found it a tad lacking at times. Overall it was a fun addition to the trip. Add in mnsshp over at Magic kingdom to make it better!

 

[jahber]

We loved our Halloween cruise last year and we only wished there was MORE theming and events. We found it a tad lacking at times. Overall it was a fun addition to the trip. Add in mnsshp over at Magic kingdom to make it better!

I agree that if you can do MNSSHP, it is 100% worth it! We have annual passes, so I was hesitant to purchase a hard ticket for a park I could already visit, but I loved it! I'm going again this year.