Ahoy there, Emily!
Welcome aboard planDisney! Can you believe you're only a month away from setting sail? What a magical way to close out the year—trading winter chill for ocean breezes and ending 2025
aboard a Disney ship sounds like something straight out of a Mary Poppins finale… but with a whole lot more sunshine.
It sounds like you’ve had a bit of a plot twist in your party’s plans—nothing a little Disney know-how can’t sort out. The smoothest path forward is to
give Disney Cruise Line a call so they can review your exact reservation and walk you through any fees tied to swapping out one Guest for another. Name changes like this aren’t uncommon, especially around the holidays when schedules can shift quicker than Dash on a mission.
There are several factors that can influence whether a fee applies. When changes are made within 45 days of sailing, the standard fee is currently $50 per Guest being modified. In many cases, that’s all you’ll need to take care of. But depending on your reservation type—such as booking a restricted category (GTY), adding airfare through Disney, having the Vacation Protection Plan, or
using a special offer—the new Guest may be required to pay the prevailing rate at the time of the change. Think of it like Merida adjusting her aim depending on the winds—same goal, just different conditions.
I know this may all feel a bit like navigating the Queen’s puzzle maze from Alice in Wonderland, but the Cast Members at Disney Cruise Line are wonderful at simplifying the path ahead. They’ll look at your exact situation and make sure you know every option before you move forward. With a little luck, it’ll be a smooth name swap and you’ll be right back to counting down the days to embarkation.
I hope this helps you sail into your upcoming adventure with confidence as your crew gets everything finalized. May your end-of-year voyage unfold with charm, cheer, and just enough Disney magic to make 2025’s finale truly unforgettable.
Sea ya real soon as the tides turn toward thankful hearts and joyful journeys,
Dustin