2025 Very MerryTime Sailing Offerings

Mickey’s Tree Lighting Magic Ceremony

• As you walk onto the Disney Cruise ship, your eyes will go directly to the Christmas tree in the Atrium. This Christmas tree is as tall as two decks. It is huge. On the first night of your cruise, Disney will host Mickey’s Tree Lights Magic Ceremony. For this show, Mickey Mouse and your other favorite Disney characters will light the 24-foot Christmas tree.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball

• Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a grand celebration in the Atrium by the Christmas tree. This show is a lot of fun, especially at the end when Anna and Elsa come to say hello. If you want to see snow flurries in the middle of the ocean, you do not want to miss this show

Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Party

• Ready for a holiday party by the pool? Candy-cane limbo, dancing and games—share in the yuletide magic of the season during this jovial celebration. You will see some of your favorite Disney Characters in their Christmas Hawaiian shirts, including Stitch. This tropical holiday party is only during a Bahamian Cruise and Caribbean Cruise.

Santa Claus Meet and Greet

• You’ll have plenty of opportunities to share your Christmas wishes with the “big guy” during your Disney Christmas cruise. Santa Claus has several meet and greet opportunities during your whole cruise. You may even get to sign his book on the “good side” or “bad side”. Were you good this year?

Favorite Disney Characters in Holiday Attire

• Even the Disney characters put on their Christmas best for these cruises. We love seeing Minnie Mouse in her best Christmas attire, Pluto with his reindeer antlers, and Goofy in his Santa suit. You will get opportunities throughout your cruise to get selfies with your favorite Disney Characters.

Full-Sized Gingerbread House

• In the Atrium, you will find a life sized gingerbread house. Seriously, you could walk inside this thing! It smells so good, too! Be sure you stop by the gingerbread house to learn how they built it and get a sniff of the yummy scent.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus

• Sit down with Mrs. Claus while she shares her favorite Christmas stories. This activity is fun and relaxing, because it is not very busy. You do not have to arrive early for this one. Mrs. Claus has everyone sit down and she sits in a chair to read the stories. Everyone has a great view and loves hearing the stories.

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Christmas caroling check the Navigator app

Christmas at Castaway Cay

Tips and Tricks

• If you are sailing to the Caribbean with a stop at Castaway Cay, swing by the merchandise shops on the islands. They have a lot of Christmas merchandise like ornaments, t-shirts, plush, and more. These are exclusive to Castaway Cay and you can only get it during the Very Merrytime Cruise.

• One of the favorite guest activities on board the Disney Cruise ships is door decorating. The doors of your stateroom are medal, so you can use magnets to decorate your room. Be sure you only use magnets. If you use tape, the stateroom host will have you take it down to protect the doors. However, use as many magnets as you want to decorate for Christmas.

• Wear your favorite holiday attire for fun pictures with the Disney Characters and Santa. We also get a family picture during our November Disney Cruise. We turn it into the perfect Christmas card!

• You can get specialty coffees at the Cove Cafe near the adult pool. This is an extra cost. We love getting a coffee on our last morning. You can get a holiday themed coffee, too.