Disney Cruise Line Extends Temporary Final Payment Extension and Cancellation Fee Schedule Through March 31, 2023

05/08/2022

Today, Disney Cruise Line announced another extension to their temporary final payment deadline and cancellation fee schedule. For sailings through March 31, 2023, Disney Cruise Line is temporarily extending final payment until 60 days prior to sailing for guests booked in unrestricted stateroom categories. This means that those Guests who have not yet reached their final payment due date can wait until up to 60 days prior to sailing to pay for their cruise vacation. Onboard cruise activities can be scheduled within your Castaway Club booking window once final payment is received.

Additionally, for sailings through March 31, 2023, the cancellation fee schedule has been temporarily relaxed.

For Guests booked in non-Suite and non-Concierge categories on sailings through March 31, 2023, the cancellation fee schedule has been temporarily relaxed to 59 days prior to sailing.Reservations for Inside, Outside and Verandah Categories with Restrictions remain nonrefundable and nontransferable.

The final payment deadline calculations are also updated for sailings through March 31, 2023 on our website under the important date section of the cruise summary.

Details on the temporary cruise cancellation fee schedule can be found below.

For the most up to date information on Disney Cruise Line’s book with confidence offer please visit DisneyCruise.com.
Source: disneycruiselineblog.com

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