Ahoy there, Sharon!
Welcome aboard planDisney! A Disney Dream
Very Merrytime sailing is truly one of the most magical ways to start the holiday season. The ship will be dressed to impress with garlands, wreaths, and that dazzling Christmas tree in the Atrium—it’s like stepping right into a holiday storybook at sea.
When it comes to occupancy rates, Disney keeps that information as closely guarded as Elsa’s ice palace—meaning they don’t release exact numbers to the public. But here’s a trick: you can get a pretty good sense of availability by
taking a peek at your sailing on the Disney Cruise Line website and checking how many staterooms are still open for booking. Right now, for your November voyage, there are still quite a few
staterooms available across each category. That’s not unusual for the week before Thanksgiving, since many families tend to plan around the actual holiday week itself.
For current sailings, occupancy really depends on timing. Cruises over long weekends or during school breaks tend to book up faster—it’s like parade day when everyone rushes to claim the best viewing spot—while midweek sailings often fill more slowly. Another clue is to keep an eye on the
Special Offers page. When Disney wants to fill in some of those open staterooms, they sometimes sprinkle a little pixie dust with discounted rates or special deals.
As your sailing date draws closer, don’t be surprised if those open rooms start to disappear quickly. It’s a bit like trying to snag a last-minute ticket to Olaf’s Frozen Adventure—once the word gets out, they go fast!
I hope this gives you a clearer picture as you look forward to your voyage. Even though the exact numbers are under wraps, what I can promise is that the Dream will be brimming with holiday cheer, magical entertainment, and memories that will warm your heart more than a cup of hot cocoa on a frosty night.
Sea ya real soon as summer waves goodbye and autumn magic begins to shine,
Dustin