Disney Cruise Line Announces Fall 2027 & Spring 2028 Itineraries Disney Wish Heads to New York
Disney Cruise Line is looking ahead to the second half of 2027 and early 2028, revealing a new collection of itineraries that will give families more ways to cruise from the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Southeast Asia.
The Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Disney Cruise Line itineraries bring back some popular homeports while introducing new ports of call and repositioning adventures. Among the biggest highlights is the return of the Disney Wish to New York City, marking the ship's first time sailing from the city since 2023.
The new itineraries also bring the Disney Destiny to Port Canaveral for the first time, expand Disney Cruise Line's presence in San Juan, Puerto Rico, add new Panama Canal ports for the Disney Magic and continue the growing Disney Adventure program from Singapore.
For Disney Cruise Line fans planning ahead, bookings open soon.
Disney Cruise Line Fall 2027 & Spring 2028: At a Glance
🗓️ Castaway Club early booking: August 31, 2026
🌎 General booking: September 8, 2026
🚢 Disney Wish returns to New York City
🇵🇦 Disney Magic makes new Panama Canal calls
🌴 Disney Destiny moves to Port Canaveral
🇵🇷 More sailings from San Juan
🇸🇬 Disney Adventure continues from Singapore
🇲🇾 New Langkawi, Malaysia port of call
🎃 Halloween on the High Seas returns
🎄 Very Merrytime Cruises return
When Can You Book Disney Cruise Line's Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Cruises?
Select Castaway Club members will have access to early booking beginning August 31, 2026.
General booking opens to all guests on September 8, 2026.
Monday, August 31, 2026 - Pearl Castaway Club members (sailed with Disney 25 times)
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Platinum Castaway Club members (sailed with Disney 10 times)
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Gold Castaway Club members (sailed with Disney 5 times)
Thursday, September 3, 2026 - Silver Castaway Club members (sailed with Disney once)
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Booking for everyone else!
With a growing fleet and more departure ports, these new itineraries offer a particularly wide range of options for families deciding where they want their next Disney cruise to take them.
Disney Wish Returns to New York City
One of the biggest announcements is the return of the Disney Wish to New York City.
The Disney Wish will arrive in New York in late September 2027 following its inaugural European season. The ship will operate seven special voyages, ranging from four to seven nights.
The itineraries will combine the excitement of departing from New York with cruises to destinations including Bermuda, New England and Atlantic Canada.
Bermuda Cruises from New York
Five of the Disney Wish sailings from New York will visit Bermuda, giving families the opportunity to experience the island's famous pink-sand beaches and distinctive culture.
Three of those cruises will spend an additional day in Bermuda, allowing guests more time ashore.
Fall Cruises to New England and Canada
The Disney Wish will also return to New England and Canada's Atlantic coast, marking Disney Cruise Line's first return to these destinations in nearly four years.
Fall itineraries will feature ports including:
Boston, Massachusetts
St. John, New Brunswick
Halifax, Nova Scotia
For families who love cruising during the fall, these sailings could offer a particularly scenic combination of Disney Cruise Line and the changing colors of New England and Atlantic Canada.
More Disney Cruises from San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico will also play a larger role in Disney Cruise Line's Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 schedule.
The Disney Wish will sail from San Juan on a seven-night Southern Caribbean itinerary featuring stops in:
Aruba
St. Maarten
Bonaire
Dominica
The Disney Fantasy will also offer additional opportunities to cruise from Puerto Rico.
In December 2027, the Disney Fantasy will operate a seven-night Southern Caribbean sailing followed by a five-night Eastern Caribbean cruise ending in Fort Lauderdale.
The ship will return to San Juan in spring 2028 for two additional seven-night Southern Caribbean cruises visiting destinations including Curaçao, Bonaire, Barbados and Antigua.
Disney Magic Adds New Panama Canal Ports
The Disney Magic will once again take guests through the Panama Canal, with two 14-night repositioning cruises planned for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 seasons.
The first will sail eastbound from San Diego to Galveston in November 2027.
The itinerary will include a maiden call at Fuerte Amador, near Panama City, Panama.
In March 2028, the Disney Magic will make the return journey, sailing westbound from Galveston to San Diego.
That sailing will include a maiden call at Colón, Panama, located on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal.
These longer repositioning cruises can be particularly appealing to guests who enjoy spending more time onboard while combining sea days with destinations that aren't typically included on shorter Caribbean cruises.
Disney Destiny Comes to Port Canaveral
Another major change for the Fall 2027 season will be the arrival of the Disney Destiny at Port Canaveral.
For the first time, the Disney Destiny will call Port Canaveral home, offering three- to seven-night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean.
Before heading to Port Canaveral, the Disney Destiny will begin its Fall 2027 season from Fort Lauderdale, where it will offer three- to five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean.
The ship's heroes-and-villains theme will continue to be a major part of the onboard experience, including dining and entertainment.
Three Wish-Class Ships at Port Canaveral
Disney Cruise Line's expanding fleet will create another interesting development at Port Canaveral.
Beginning in November 2027, three Wish Class ships will be based at Port Canaveral.
The Disney Destiny will join the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, giving families near Walt Disney World even more choices for a Disney cruise vacation.
The Disney Wish will return to Port Canaveral after its New York and San Juan deployments and operate three- and four-night Bahamian cruises.
Those itineraries will include Disney Cruise Line's two Bahamian destinations:
Disney Castaway Cay
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
The Disney Treasure will continue primarily with seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, along with select longer and shorter sailings.
The Disney Dream will also operate from Port Canaveral before moving to Fort Lauderdale in November 2027.
Disney Fantasy Expands Its Florida Itineraries
The Disney Fantasy will spend September through November 2027 sailing from Port Canaveral on four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean.
The ship will then reposition to San Juan before moving to Fort Lauderdale for additional cruises.
One especially notable itinerary will be an eight-night Bermuda sailing from Fort Lauderdale that also visits both of Disney Cruise Line's Bahamian destinations.
More Disney Cruises from California
The West Coast will also see increased Disney Cruise Line activity.
Both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will sail from San Diego through early November 2027.
The ships will offer three- to seven-night cruises to destinations along Baja California and Mexico's Pacific coast.
The Disney Wonder will remain in San Diego for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 seasons, with itineraries visiting destinations including:
Ensenada, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Catalina Island, California
The Disney Magic will head east after its Panama Canal sailing and spend the season cruising from Galveston.
Disney Magic Returns to Galveston
Following its eastbound Panama Canal voyage, the Disney Magic will return to Galveston, Texas, where it will operate four- to seven-night cruises.
Select seven-night Bahamian itineraries will visit both Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
This gives Texas-based Disney Cruise Line guests another opportunity to experience both of Disney's island destinations without having to travel to Florida first.
Disney Adventure Continues Sailing from Singapore
Disney Cruise Line's international expansion will continue with the Disney Adventure sailing from Singapore.
New three- and four-night itineraries will operate from September through December 2027.
The ship will continue offering Disney Cruise Line entertainment and experiences while exploring Southeast Asia.
New Disney Adventure Port: Langkawi, Malaysia
The Disney Adventure will also introduce a new port of call at Langkawi, Malaysia on select sailings beginning December 31, 2026, with the destination continuing into 2027.
Langkawi offers guests the opportunity to explore tropical scenery, rainforests and the island's coastline during their time ashore.
Themed Cruises and Expansion of the Fleet
Halloween on the High Seas will begin in September 2027 on select sailings.
Guests can expect the return of Disney's Halloween-themed cruise experience, including costumed Disney characters, special entertainment, deck parties and trick-or-treating.
Very Merrytime Cruises Return
Following Halloween, Very Merrytime Cruises will return in November and December 2027.
The holiday sailings will feature festive decorations, seasonal entertainment, a tree-lighting celebration, special treats and appearances by Santa Claus.
For families who enjoy combining a Disney cruise with the holiday season, these sailings remain one of the most popular ways to experience Disney at sea.
Disney Cruise Line's Fleet Continues to Expand
The Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 schedules demonstrate just how much Disney Cruise Line's expanding fleet is changing the company's deployment strategy.
Guests will have opportunities to sail from:
New York City
Port Canaveral
Fort Lauderdale
San Juan
San Diego
Galveston
Singapore
At the same time, Disney is returning to favorite destinations while adding new ports and longer repositioning cruises.
For Disney Cruise Line fans, the biggest takeaway may be the sheer number of choices now available.
Whether you're looking for a short Bahamian getaway, a weeklong Caribbean cruise, a fall sailing from New York, a Panama Canal adventure or a Southeast Asia itinerary aboard the Disney Adventure, the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 seasons will offer plenty of options.
