The latest round of cancellations has Halloween-themed voyages canceled onboard Disney cruise ships.
This means guests looking forward to Disney Cruise Line’s extremely popular Halloween on the High Seas will have to wait until 2021.
When Disney Cruise Line Ships Hope To Sail Again
Disney said in a statement, “In alignment with the announcement made on August 5, 2020 by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) regarding the voluntary extension of suspended passenger operations from U.S. ports, Disney Cruise Line is canceling sailings through at least October 31, 2020.”
As of now, the four ships which make up the Disney Cruise Line fleet have set new dates upon which they hope to resume service they are:
- Disney Dream: November 14
- Disney Fantasy: November 3
- Disney Magic: November 13
- Disney Wonder: November 21
Halloween on the High Seas is the cruise ship version of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, a special celebration held at the Magic Kingdom in Disney theme parks every fall. The sailings include deck parties, themed character experiences, live shows, and entertainment. The sailings usually range from quick two-night getaways to the more traditional week-long cruises.
How Impacted Guests Will Be Compensated
Guests booked on canceled sailings who have paid their reservation in full will be offered the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing or a full refund. Guests who have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund in the amount of any monies paid so far.
There is no set-in-stone date for the cruise industry to resume sailings. As of now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a no-sail order placed on cruises through September 30, 2020. However, the members of the Cruise Lines International Association — which includes nearly every line operating in American ports — have extended their own suspensions through the end of October.
Meanwhile, the CDC has been soliciting feedback from both cruise lines and the general public on everything from possible protocols to levels of accountability. It is expected they will use this information, as well as health and safety protocols being developed by the cruise lines, to come up with a plan which will allow ships to sail.
