Disney Cruise Line offers holiday fun for you on special Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises.
Thrills and chills await you at every turn during Halloween on the High Seas, thanks to not-so-scary parties, eerie entertainment and bewitching décor – including an evolving Halloween tree that transforms throughout the cruise. And, during Very Merrytime Cruises, you can delight in seasonal magic at sea as they discover a jolly fusion of holiday-themed entertainment, activities and décor.
Halloween on the High Seas will take place on the following sail dates:
| Ship | 2016 Sail Dates | 2017 Sail Dates |
| Disney Magic Disney Wonder Disney Dream Disney Fantasy |
October 2 – October 29, 2016 Not Available September 2 – October 31, 2016 September 3 – October 29, 2016 |
September 27 – October 28, 2017 September 15 – October 27, 2017 September 4 – October 30, 2017 September 2 – October 28, 2017 |
Other special experiences include:
- Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party—an atrium party scare-a-bration in addition to Pirate Night—with ghoulish games, trick-or-treating, dancing and some favorite Disney Pals in their Halloween attire
- Halloween-themed activities for all ages, such as mask-making for kids and pumpkin-carving for teens
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing and Scream, an interactive movie experience where you’re part of the action, followed by a meet-and-greet with Jack and Sally
- Haunted Stories of the Sea—a campfire-style storytelling experience on the deck
- Halloween movie marathon to get you in the spirit, shown on Funnel Vision and on the dedicated in-room television channel
- Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids—an adults-only party that includes a costume contest
And more spooky surprises await you onboard!
With so much to see and do, you won’t want to miss this Halloween celebration at sea. Be sure to pack your favorite costumes and get ready for happy haunts.
Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change and may vary by ship and itinerary.
This holiday season, delight in magical merriment at sea with Very Merrytime Cruises—a Disney Cruise Line event.
Very Merrytime Cruises will take place on the following sail dates:
| Ship | 2016 Sail Dates | 2017 Sail Dates |
| Disney Magic Disney Wonder Disney Dream Disney Fantasy |
November 5 – December 23, 2016 November 10 – December 23, 2016 November 7 – December 22, 2016 November 19 – December 24, 2016 |
November 11 – December 24, 2017 November 10 – December 22, 2017 November 10 – December 22, 2017 November 11 – December 23, 2017 |
Holiday Cheer at Castaway Cay
A winter wonderland awaits you aboard each ship—as well as at Castaway Cay!
Disney’s private island paradise is transformed with “snow” flurries, a Christmas tree and more. Be on the lookout for Mr. and Mrs. Snowman, dressed in their island attire. Plus, the island’s tram is decorated to resemble a reindeer, complete with antlers and a tail.
Onboard Experiences
On the ship, discover a festive fusion of holiday-themed entertainment, activities and décor—with a life-sized gingerbread house, 24-foot Christmas tree, garlands, poinsettias, shimmering lights and more!
Other holiday enhancements include:
- Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Party, a celebration in addition to Pirate Night, with candy-cane limbo, dancing and games
- Tree Lighting Ceremony, where kids can help light the tree and kick off the holiday festivities
- Winter Wonderland Ball—welcome the guests of honor, Santa and Mrs. Claus, with a grand celebration featuring Broadway-style entertainment, favorite Disney characters and classic holiday tunes
- Santa Claus meet-and-greet, an exciting opportunity to take family pictures and see Santa
- Meet-and-Greets with some favorite Disney Characters, dressed in their holiday attire
- Teen-only and tween-only holiday parties—private celebrations where teens and tweens can hang out with new friends
- Holiday storytelling, with new and old tales about holidays at sea and around the world
- Themed activities and crafts for kids—decorate stockings, make holiday cards, go on a holiday scavenger hunt and more
- A life-sized gingerbread house made completely with edible ingredients—and the opportunity to make your own gingerbread house*
- Holiday merchandise available for this event
Plus, on December 24 and 25, enjoy additional holiday experiences:
- Cookies on Christmas Eve
- Special holiday towel animals
- Special holiday surprise
- Holiday caroling with the kids and crew
- Religious Services
When you celebrate winter holidays with Disney Cruise Line, you can spend more quality time together with loved ones as you sail from one spectacular port to the next.
Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change and may vary by ship and itinerary.
*The life-sized Gingerbread Houses will be constructed in November, and will not be available on early November sailings. It should be completed and ready for viewing in the last week of November.
