Ahoy, Megan!
Welcome back to planDisney! While it's never fun to have to shift course, I love that you're still planning to set sail rather than cancel altogether—that’s what I call keeping your Disney compass pointed in the right direction!
When it comes to
changing your cruise dates without hitting any rough seas (or fees), timing is key. In most cases, you can change your sail date without penalty as long as you're outside of your final payment window. For most sailings, that’s 90 days (1-5 night sailings) or 120 days (6+ night sailings) before departure, but it can also vary depending on your stateroom category. Be sure to check out the full
Booking Terms and Conditions for your sailing.
Now, here's where it gets a little more “Be Prepared” and a little less “Hakuna Matata”—if you booked a stateroom under certain categories (like Guaranteed Inside, Oceanview, or Verandah where Disney selects the exact room for you), those usually require payment in full at booking and often aren’t eligible for changes. So if you went with one of those "pixie-dusted" rates, you may not be able to modify the sail date without losing your deposit or fare.
Also, while we all love a good Disney deal, just know that if you scored a great rate when you booked, it won’t carry over to your new date. Any change means the new sailing will be booked at the current rate, which might be higher—or could be a pleasant surprise if there’s a special offer running.
To navigate all these details like a seasoned Castaway Cay captain, I highly recommend
calling the amazing Cast Members at Disney Cruise Line. They’re pros at charting a new course with as little stress as possible and can help make sure your cruise dreams stay afloat.
I hope this helps you steer in the right direction, Megan! If you end up rebooking for a later date, may it be filled with sunshine, smooth seas, and that unmistakable Disney magic from bow to stern.
Sea ya real soon as May brings sunshine, magical ports, and maybe a Mickey bar or two,
Dustin