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Disney Cruise Line Expands Accessible Guest Tools Fleetwide

Disney Cruise Line Expands Accessible Guest Tools Fleetwide

Haptic vests and Braille tactile guidebooks are now available across Disney Cruise Line ships and its island destinations.

Mr. Ray Slide Reportedly Removed From Disney Dream Play Area

Mr. Ray Slide Reportedly Removed From Disney Dream Play Area

Passengers say the Finding Nemo-themed slide at Nemo’s Reef has been closed for months, but Disney has not confirmed its status.

Disney Cruise Line Adds New Accessibility Resources

Disney Cruise Line Adds New Accessibility Resources

Disney Cruise Line says new tools include haptic vests, tactile guidebooks and mobility resources for guests.

What Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas Includes

What Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas Includes

Select September and October Disney Cruise Line sailings add costumes, candy and seasonal entertainment at sea.

Nemo’s Reef Slide Reportedly Closed on Two Disney Cruise Ships

Nemo’s Reef Slide Reportedly Closed on Two Disney Cruise Ships

Guest reports say a toddler slide at Nemo’s Reef has been closed for months on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

Condé Nast Readers Rank Cruise Lines Serving Gulf Ports

Condé Nast Readers Rank Cruise Lines Serving Gulf Ports

Princess led the mega-ship category, while Virgin Voyages topped large ships in Condé Nast Traveler reader rankings.

What Disney’s Halloween at Sea Cruises Include This Fall

What Disney’s Halloween at Sea Cruises Include This Fall

Select Disney Cruise Line sailings from late September through Halloween add costumes, parties and seasonal décor.

Pelican Plunge Closures Continue at Disney’s Castaway Cay

Pelican Plunge Closures Continue at Disney’s Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line guests may find Pelican Plunge closed during Castaway Cay visits as refurbishment work continues.

Royal Caribbean Bermuda Cruise Rerouted to Canada

Royal Caribbean Bermuda Cruise Rerouted to Canada

Passengers expecting a warm-weather Bermuda itinerary were told their Royal Caribbean sailing would instead head to Canada.

Disney Cruise Line Search Results Reportedly Show Per-Person Fares

Disney Cruise Line Search Results Reportedly Show Per-Person Fares

Travelers should confirm the full reservation cost when comparing Disney Cruise Line sailings online.

Royal Caribbean Reroutes Three Cruises as Weather Worsens

Royal Caribbean Reroutes Three Cruises as Weather Worsens

Independence of the Seas will sail to Saint John, Canada, instead of Bermuda after hazardous weather developed offshore.

Captain Mickey and Minnie Patches Debut on Disney Fantasy

Captain Mickey and Minnie Patches Debut on Disney Fantasy

Three $25 Stoney Clover Lane x Disney Parks patches are now available aboard the Disney Fantasy.

Disney Cruise Line Changes How It Displays Voyage Prices

Disney Cruise Line Changes How It Displays Voyage Prices

Displayed fares now show an average per person based on multiple guests in a stateroom.

Disney Wish Adds Halloween Character Art to Portholes

Disney Wish Adds Halloween Character Art to Portholes

Halloween on the High Seas sailings on the Disney Wish feature large porthole artwork with stylized Disney characters.

AAA Forecast: 22.4 Million Americans Will Cruise in 2027

AAA Forecast: 22.4 Million Americans Will Cruise in 2027

AAA expects a fifth straight annual record, with Florida’s major cruise ports leading embarkations.

Disney Cruise Line Now Lists Average Fare Per Guest

Disney Cruise Line Now Lists Average Fare Per Guest

Disney Cruise Line’s booking site now shows average per-person pricing before the final cabin-selection step.

Disney Wish’s Pumpkin Tree Brings Cinderella Wishes to Life

Disney Wish’s Pumpkin Tree Brings Cinderella Wishes to Life

Boo the Enchanted Pumpkin Tree lights up the Disney Wish Grand Hall during Halloween on the High Seas sailings.

Disney Cruise Line to Honor Some Booked Palo Brunch Credits

Disney Cruise Line to Honor Some Booked Palo Brunch Credits

Eligible Platinum and Pearl members with certain Palo brunch bookings made before Oct. 15 may receive a $55 credit.

Disney Believe Maiden Voyage Fare Reportedly Tops $80,000

Disney Believe Maiden Voyage Fare Reportedly Tops $80,000

A remaining Concierge stateroom was reported at $66,034, while another listing topped $80,000 for the five-night inaugural sailing.

Disney Cruise Line Fleet Set to Reach 13 Ships by 2031

Disney Cruise Line Fleet Set to Reach 13 Ships by 2031

Disney Cruise Line has 10 named ships in its lineup, with new vessels planned for Florida, Japan and beyond.

Royal Caribbean’s WOW Band Offers a SeaPass Card Alternative

Royal Caribbean’s WOW Band Offers a SeaPass Card Alternative

On newer Royal Caribbean ships, guests can buy a reusable WOW Band to use instead of carrying a SeaPass card.

Disney Cruise Nursery Rates Aren’t Publicly Listed

Disney Cruise Nursery Rates Aren’t Publicly Listed

Disney Cruise Line outlines nursery reservations but does not publicly list an hourly childcare price.

Oasis of the Seas Florida-Bahamas Cruise Rerouted to Halifax

Oasis of the Seas Florida-Bahamas Cruise Rerouted to Halifax

Severe weather replaced three planned Florida and Bahamas stops with a single extended call in Halifax.

AAA Forecasts Record 22.4 Million U.S. Cruisers in 2027

AAA Forecasts Record 22.4 Million U.S. Cruisers in 2027

AAA expects 22.4 million Americans to cruise in 2027, with Florida’s major ports leading embarkations.

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