Ahoy there, Deborah!
Welcome aboard planDisney! First off, thank you so much for your service. You and your crew picked a fantastic time to sail, so let’s unfurl the map and see what kind of military savings might be shimmering on the horizon.
When it comes to
Disney Cruise Line’s special military rates, one helpful thing to know is that they don’t appear for every sailing—and they don’t generally show up far in advance. Think of them like Maui in Moana—they arrive exactly when they mean to, usually somewhere between two and six months before the sail date (though they can certainly surprise us earlier or later). Highly popular sailings, like holiday weeks or spring break, may never see a military rate simply because they fill up faster than Hercules running his first hero’s welcome parade. But looking at February, I think you’ve got a promising shot at snagging a discounted rate.
Now, I think our friend Wreck-It Ralph may have hopped into the system again, because I’m not spotting
a Disney Dream sailing on February 19–23, 2026. I am seeing those dates on
the Disney Destiny—so maybe Ralph hit the wrong button and tried to reroute you to the newest ship? If the Destiny is indeed the sailing you're looking at, we typically don’t see military rates on brand-new ships until the following year (I’m betting we will see military rates for sailings in November or December of 2026). That’s based on my own experience watching how Disney rolls out offers each season, so definitely keep an eye on
the Special Offers page just in case Disney decides to rewrite the script.
But if it is the Dream you’re after and the dates just got jumbled (the internet can be more chaotic than the Madrigal household at breakfast), then you’re in luck—there are a few military rates popping up for Dream
sailings out of Fort Lauderdale in February 2026. The Dream will always have a soft spot in my heart—it’s the very first ship my family ever sailed on, and every time we step aboard, it feels a little like coming home.
I hope this helps you chart the smoothest course possible as you plan your adventure. Whether your final destination is the Dream or the Destiny, I hope your upcoming voyage is filled with moments that sparkle brighter than Ariel’s treasure trove.
Sea ya real soon as the tides turn toward thankful hearts and joyful journeys,
Dustin