Disney Cruise Discounts and Deals

LAST UPDATE: 5/24/13

If you want to learn about possible Disney Cruise discounts you’ve found the right page! Listed below is every known deal, offer, onboard credit or discount available for your Disney cruise.

Unless otherwise specified, Disney cruise discounts quoted here are per adult, based on double occupancy, and do not include taxes, fees or excursions. Rates are subject to availability.

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Easy Way to Save on Your Disney Cruise

The travel agency I personally recommend here on MouseSavers.com, Small World Vacations, offers an onboard credit of $50-$1,000 when you book your Disney Cruise with them. Your onboard credit, which varies depending on the cost of your cruise, is good toward many onboard activities and extras such as spa treatments, shore excursions or even your bar tab!

Plus, this onboard credit offer is on top of any other discounts for which you may qualify, such as special promotions and onboard credits from Disney.

In my experience, the travel agents at Small World Vacations are great at finding the best fares. They know all the tricks that will save you money. These wonderfully capable agents only sell Disney travel and they know it inside and out.

New!Special Rates on 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruises from Miami

Enjoy special rates on select Disney Cruise Line sailings departing from Miami this fall on the newly reimagined Disney Magic with new spaces and surprises to delight kids, adults and families!

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruises

Book by July 31, 2013.

*Rate valid for Category 11 stateroom, which can accommodate up to 3 guests aboard the Disney Magic. Rates are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Government Taxes and Fees and Port Adventures not included. This offer applies to new bookings only and is non-transferable. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or onboard credits (except for the Small World Vacations onboard credit, if you book a qualifying cruise through that agency). Changes to the vacation date or category may result in a loss of the offer. Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.

  • To book this Disney Magic cruise offer, please contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations. Small World Vacations gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by phone toll-free, and best of all, it costs you nothing to use them!

Small World Vacations EXTRA Onboard Credit + Gift on Summer Sailings!

MouseSavers.com exclusive from Small World Vacations: receive $50 per person extra onboard credit this summer on a new 3- or 4-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Dream or 7-night Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy departing from Port Canaveral. To qualify, cruise fare per stateroom must total $2000 or more, on sail dates between June 20 – August 15, 2013.

Plus, get one FREE in-room gift per stateroom on eligible cruises!

Qualifying sail dates from Port Canaveral:

This offer can be combined with the Small World Vacations Onboard Credit of up to $1000!

Deposit must be paid before this offer expires at 2:00 pm ET on 5/28/13. Offer void if reservation is modified or cancelled. Cannot be transferred. Cannot be combined with other Disney offers. Previously booked Disney Cruises not eligible. Subject to availability. Cruise fare not including taxes, insurance or transfers must total $2000 or more.

  • To get the extra onboard credit and FREE in-room gift, mention code DCL50 when you request a price quote from Small World Vacations for a new 3-, 4- or 7- night Disney Cruise sailing from Port Canaveral between 6/20/13-8/15/13.

Fall Discount on 7-Night Galveston Cruises

Get special fares on most 7-night sailings from Galveston September 28 – November 16, 2013. Book a 7-night Bahamian or Western Caribbean cruise starting at $699 for an Inside stateroom, $749 for Oceanview stateroom and $899 for Verandah stateroom (per person, based on double occupancy).

Book a Disney Wonder sailing and receive a $100 onboard credit with an Inside stateroom, a $150 onboard credit for Oceanview stateroom, or a $200 onboard credit for a Verandah stateroom—and receive half-off deposit if booked by 5/30/13.

*This special offer is only valid for new bookings. Half-off deposit valid for categories 00T – 11C. Starting rates quoted above are per person, double adult occupancy, for Category 11C and may not be available for all sailing dates. Rates valid for 7-night cruises on Disney Wonder departing from Galveston 9/28/13 – 11/16/13. Government Taxes and Fees are approximately $80 per person (amount subject to change). Gratuities and Port Adventures are not included. Offer excludes IGT, OGT and VGT Categories with Restrictions. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. This offer cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or onboard credits, except the Small World Vacations onboard credit offer. Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

  • To book this Disney Wonder Fall cruise offer, please contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations and request booking code WON. Small World Vacations gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by phone toll-free, and best of all, it costs you nothing to use them!

Great Dates/Great Fares

Disney periodically publishes specific sailing dates that offer especially tempting fares. See below for current offers:

Disney Magic – Book by 5/31/13

Disney Wonder – Book by 5/31/13

Disney Magic – Book by 6/30/13

Disney Wonder – Book by 6/30/13

Disney Dream – Book by 6/30/13

Disney Fantasy – Book by 6/30/13

*Rates in US dollars. Subject to availability and categories may sell out. Other stateroom categories available at varying fares. Other restrictions may apply. Government Taxes and Fees, gratuities and excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line Brochure for applicable Terms and Conditions.

  • To get these special fares, please contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations. Small World Vacations gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by phone toll-free, and best of all, it costs you nothing to use them!

Onboard Credits

Disney’s Visa Card Onboard Credit Offer

Disney’s Visa cardholders can get a $50 onboard credit when you or your travel agent book a Disney Cruise Line vacation with your Disney’s Visa card.

Onboard credit is good toward merchandise, spa treatments, shore excursions, and other onboard activities. Offer must be requested at time of booking, for new bookings only. The onboard credit is per stateroom for each stateroom paid in full with Disney’s Visa card up to a maximum of 2 staterooms. Any unused portions of onboard credit are non-refundable and non-transferable. Not valid in combination with other offers except the Small World Vacations onboard credit offer.

Thanks to Small World Vacations and to Eric P for updated info.

  • To get the Disney’s Visa card onboard credit when booking a cruise, please contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations, charge the cruise to your Disney’s Visa card, and mention booking code DCC. Small World Vacations gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by phone toll-free, and best of all, it costs you nothing to use them!

Small World Vacations Onboard Credit

The travel agency I personally recommend here on MouseSavers.com, Small World Vacations, offers an onboard credit of $50-$1000 (depending on your total cruise fare) when you book through them. To learn more, visit the Small World Vacations website, where you can see full details about the onboard credit offer and request a quote on your cruise vacation.

Last-Minute Restricted Stateroom Discounts from DCL

Disney offers a way to save if you are flexible about your stateroom location and willing to book “last minute,” usually meaning 21-75 days prior to departure.

The “Restricted Guarantee” room categories are offered on select sailings at the discretion of Disney Cruise Line operations. If offered, the categories are:

These categories may provide a great rate if you are flexible with your stateroom location, but as the name suggests, they are heavily restricted, with a lot of rules.

Important details you need to know:

Restrictions and booking rules are subject to change.

  • If you are interested in booking one of these restricted stateroom last-minute rates, it is at least 21 days prior to the sailing that interests you, and all of the members of your travelling party are ready to commit, please contact Small World Vacations to see if the offer is available for that sailing.

As of 5/20/13, the following cruises had availability in the Restricted Guarantee categories for 2 adults (may also have availability for families of 3 or 4 people):

  • 7-night Disney Wonder sailings from Vancouver, Canada to Alaska – 6/3/13, 6/10/13
  • 3- and 4-night Disney Dream sailings from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas – 5/30/13, 6/2/13, 6/6/13, 6/13/13, 6/20/13, 6/27/13
  • 7-night Disney Fantasy sailing from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean – 6/22/13
  • 4-night Disney Magic sailing from Barcelona, Spain to the Mediterranean – 7/9/13
  • 14-night Disney Wonder sailing from Los Angeles to the Panama Canal – 9/14/13

Onboard Booking Discount

If you are going on a Disney cruise and think there is ANY chance you may want to go on another Disney cruise in the future, be sure to book your future cruise while you are still onboard the ship. You will receive a 10% discount and an onboard credit ($100 for 3-6 night cruises and $200 for 7 night or longer cruises)* for the future cruise! Plus, when you book onboard, you pay only a 10% deposit (normally a 20% deposit is required when booking a Disney cruise).

*There is no discount or onboard credit for suites, 1 or 2 night sailings or IGT, OGT and VGT Restricted Guarantee bookings. There is no discount (but you do get the onboard credit) for concierge staterooms.

  • You can combine the Disney Cruise Line rebooking discount and onboard credit with Small World’s exclusive onboard credit offer of up to $650 if you book your cruise with Small World Vacations and request to work with Small World Vacations again when you rebook onboard! If you are already a client of Small World Vacations, just make sure, in writing, that the Future Bookings Desk on the ship notes Small World Vacations on your new reservation confirmation at the time of booking, and then contact your Small World Vacations agent when you get home.

Some additional details:

Group Incentives

Organizing your own group? Disney Specialist travel agents can sometimes offer great incentives for group bookings of 8 staterooms or more. If you are organizing a family reunion cruise or getting a group of friends together for a vacation, you may be able to take advantage of these incentives.

Contact a Disney Specialist travel agency such as Small World Vacations for details on group incentives. Remember, it costs you nothing to use them, and you may get a nice benefit for your group.

Special Disney Cruise Discounts for Annual Passholders

No current offers.

Special Disney Cruise Discounts for Southern California Residents

No current offers.

Special Disney Cruise Discounts for Florida Residents

Florida residents qualify for special cruise rates:

Book by 5/26/13. Valid for new bookings only. Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates are per adult, based on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Governmental taxes and fees and excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars.

Proof of Florida Residency required at check-in for guests utilizing the Florida Resident Rate.

  • To get the special Florida resident rates, please contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations and ask for booking code FLR. Small World Vacations gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by phone toll-free, and best of all, it costs you nothing to use them!

Special Disney Cruise Discounts For Military and DoD

Active duty and retired military personnel, employees of the Department of Defense and their families qualify for special cruise rates:

Book by 5/26/13. Valid for new bookings only. Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates based  on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Governmental taxes and fees and excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars.

The following are eligible for the Military rate:

Military personnel may book one stateroom under the military rates program. A second stateroom may be confirmed, if needed, to accommodate immediate family members only. For example, a family of two adults and four children may confirm two staterooms, based on availability, with the offer. Extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) do not qualify as immediate family members for the second stateroom. Military member must be part of the travel party and must show ID at the pier.

  • To get the special Military rates, please contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations and ask for booking code MTO. Small World Vacations gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by phone toll-free, and best of all, it costs you nothing to use them!

Special Disney Cruise Discounts for Canadian Residents

Canadian Residents Enjoy 25% off Cruises to Alaska

Experience breathtaking vistas, an abundance of wildlife, plus the rich history of Alaska’s native culture. Combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit with an unparalleled, family-friendly experience.

Canadian residents can get 25% off most Disney Wonder sailings to Alaska departing from Vancouver on June 3, June 10, August 26 and September 2, 2013. Offer applies to Categories 4A-11C.

*Limited time offer, may expire at any time. This offer is only valid for new bookings. Proof of Canadian residency required at time of check-in. Government Taxes and Fees, Gratuities and Port Adventures are not included. Offer excludes IGT, OGT and VGT Categories with Restrictions. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. This offer cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or onboard credits, except the Small World Vacations onboard credit offer. Shipboard credit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.

  • To book this Disney Wonder Alaska cruise offer, please contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations and mention booking code CAN. Small World Vacations gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by phone toll-free, and best of all, it costs you nothing to use them!

Travelocity Deals on Disney Cruises

Travelocity sometimes has special deals on Disney cruises. They are usually fairly last-minute offers, most typically no more than 6 months in advance.

Travelocity also sometimes advertises “15% off shore excursions” but be aware that those are privately booked excursions through a company called Port Promotions, NOT the official Disney excursions.

Expedia Deals on Disney Cruises

Expedia is a possibility for getting good deals on Disney cruises, especially on last-minute (3 months in advance or less) bookings. It appears that Expedia has “blocks” of cabins and sometimes will still have unsold cabins in the less-expensive categories, when Disney is sold out in those categories.

A reader reports that she booked a 3-day Disney cruise through Expedia less than a month in advance and “They were also very helpful in setting up port pickup of my documents and adding my … on-board credit. This is a good alternative for people who cannot take advantage of early booking due to constantly changing work schedules.” Thanks to Monica S for info.