Ahoy there, Tanya, and welcome back to planDisney!
You are asking the question that’s on so many of our minds. As someone who loves to plan ahead and dream of my next Disney Cruise, I understand why you’re wondering when the October 2026 itineraries will be released for booking. While there are cruises that leave at the end of September and return at the beginning of October, you’re correct that winter cruise itineraries (October - December 2026) have not been announced yet.
I don’t have any official dates to share, but in my personal experience, I find Disney Cruise Line typically opens that booking window about 13-18 months in advance. With that in mind, we could see that October 2026 option light up in the “
Find a Cruise” section later this summer.
To be among the first to know about new itineraries and booking windows, make sure you’re signed up for email updates from the Disney Cruise website. And if you’ve already sailed, you’re a member of the
Castaway Club and should be receiving emails about not just when new itineraries are released, but when your unique booking window opens ahead of the general public. I also use my detective skills to discern new dates by spying on their Instagram page and the
Disney Parks Blog.
Finally, if you know the exact dates you want to travel and have the ideal itinerary in mind, you can always
call a helpful Disney Cruise Cast Member to inquire about upcoming cruise vacations. In the meantime, if you think of any other questions or would like further recommendations, don’t hesitate to head back to us here at
planDisney!
Seas the day!
Sami