Hi, Jennifer! You are here in good company with A LOT of Disney Adults on the planDisney panel! I'm so happy that you stopped by with your question.
A 40th birthday with Disney Cruise Line sounds extra magical, and I'm happy that you are looking to book as soon as possible. Itineraries are typically announced 15-18 months in advance. My best guess for the next itinerary announcement would be sometime between February and April of this year. That's likely when you will see what sailings will take place for your birthday and the planning can begin in earnest!
The best stateroom availability and (most often) the best pricing are available as soon as itineraries are ready for booking. The announcement will include information on which date bookings will begin. I like to follow
Disney Cruise Line on Instagram to stay up to date with itinerary announcements, but you can also
subscribe to Disney Cruise Line emails, and read the
Disney Parks Blog regularly for the latest information.
Once you have your sailing date set and your
reservation booked, be sure to
indicate that you'll be celebrating your birthday onboard! You might make your day extra special by booking a
spa experience or enjoying an
adult-exclusive dining reservation. I think my choice would be a special birthday brunch at
Palo!
However you celebrate, I hope it's the BEST birthday ever! Please sail back to us if you have more questions. My Disney Adult pals and I will be here for you!
Adrianna