Dining on deck; outside; ocean view
  • On Oct 25, 2025
    Sandy from MA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I just booked a cruise for February 2026. My only option was to pay in full. Why no deposit option?

    Hello, Sandy,

    Welcome to planDisney. And congratulations on booking your Disney cruise! With your sailing only a few months away, I'm sure you are getting excited.

    Most of the time when booking a cruise aboard the Disney Cruise Line, a modest deposit is required and the remaining balance can be paid at your own pace up until the paid-in-full date. That paid-in-full date is usually either 90 days or 120 days before sailing, depending on the stateroom category and the length of the cruise. When booking after the paid-in-full date of a cruise has already passed or when booking a Guaranteed Stateroom with Restrictions category, payment in full will be required. More information about booking and cancellation fees can be found in the Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

    Earlier this year, I made a last-minute decision to book a cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. Because we booked just a few weeks before the sailing date, our full cruise fare was due at the time we made the reservation. It was a bit of a rush to get everything ready and to plan onboard activities and Port Adventures. But it was worth it. That ended up being the last Disney vacation we were able to spend with one of our family members who has since passed away. We are so grateful for the wonderful memories we made and will always cherish that precious experience.

    May your vacation be magical, Sandy!
    ~Tony

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