Coronavirus and DCL Megathread - Suspension of Departures for the fleet until early November. Booking only available from early December.

[axfather]

Darwin may take me out, but I will be on that boat 8/1/20 if allowed.

 

[holden]

Got an email from my TA that our 7/27 Dream Cruise is canceled. I am so relieved!

 

[Starwind]

They've updated the advisory ticker on the main DCL page:



And then the actual advisory page:

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/guest-services/advisory/
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Disney Cruise Line Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Alert

May 13, 2020 – 10 AM



Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of New Departures Through Monday, July 27, 2020

With the well-being of our Guests, Crew Members and Cast Members our top priority, and in line with direction from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line has suspended all-new departures through Monday, July 27, 2020.

Guests currently booked on affected sailings will be offered the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date, or a full refund. These Guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps.

Guests who booked their reservation through a travel agent should contact them directly with any questions. Those who booked directly with Disney Cruise Line and have questions after receiving their email should call us at (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797.

Below is a list of impacted sailings:



Disney Magic

May 11-23

May 23-30

May 30-June 6

June 6-13

June 13-22

June 22-July 1

July 1-13

July 13-18

July 18-25

July 25-Aug 5



Disney Wonder

May 8-18

May 18-25

May 25-June 1

June 1-8

June 8-15

June 15-22

June 22-29

June 29-July 6

July 6-13

July 13-20

July 20-27

July 27-Aug 3



Disney Dream

May 11-15

May 15-18

May 18-22

May 22-25

May 25-29

May 29-June 1

June 1-5

June 5-8

June 8-12

June 12-17

June 17-21

June 21-26

June 26-July 1

July 1-5

July 5-10

July 10-13

July 13-17

July 17-20

July 20-24

July 24-27

July 27-31



Disney Fantasy

May 9-16

May 16-23

May 23-30

May 30-June 6

June 6-13


June 13-20

June 20-27

June 27-July 6

July 6-11

July 11-18

July 18-25

July 25-Aug 1



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[Candycane83]

I’m affected but haven’t gotten my email yet. Is that normal? I wanted to move mine to next year...

 

[Karin1984]

My Fantasy cruise is on the 31st of August and now has a fabulous GT rate... I want it to be cancelled so I can get a 125% FCC! Now I feel the desire to cancel and rebook, but then if it does sail, and I can't get into the US...
No, too complicated

 

[Seamama]

Yes, I’ve seen here that people don’t all get their email at the same time. It’s believable that’s because DCL sends them out in batches. Not sure what’s the longest anyone has waited but don’t worry, it’ll come...

I’m affected but haven’t gotten my email yet. Is that normal? I wanted to move mine to next year...

 

[harriet2]

My Fantasy cruise is on the 31st of August and now has a fabulous GT rate... I want it to be cancelled so I can get a 125% FCC! Now I feel the desire to cancel and rebook, but then if it does sail, and I can't get into the US...
No, too complicated

If you rebook for a lower rate, you'll get less!

 

[harriet2]

The Dutch minister of health just got asked the questions if a holiday is safe if they provide a test at the beginning, his response "No, it isn't, that way, all inclusive could include the virus"

 

[mommy2allyandaveri]

Does anyone know if this new round of cancellations get the 125% credit for a rebooking? Really hoping it does.

 

[Karin1984]

The Dutch minister of health just got asked the questions if a holiday is safe if they provide a test at the beginning, his response "No, it isn't, that way, all inclusive could include the virus"

The reporters do such a good job at asking stupid questions

 

[meremac]

Does anyone know if this new round of cancellations get the 125% credit for a rebooking? Really hoping it does.

Yes, but only if you have already paid in full.

 

[mommy2allyandaveri]

Yes, but only if you have already paid in full.

Thank goodness, yes paid in full quite some time ago.

 

[MomOTwins]

Does anyone know if this new round of cancellations get the 125% credit for a rebooking? Really hoping it does.

I saw a couple posts in other threads that people got their emails and were rebooking, so I'm gonna venture yes since I expect they would have mentioned if they didn't get the credit.

ETA--sorry not sure why my page didn't refresh before i posted this--I see this has now been confirmed.

 

[harriet2]

The reporters do such a good job at asking stupid questions

It wasn't that bad, the question was, they are offering these trips where they test you before you leave, is that safe. I haven't heard they were being offered, but if they are, it's a valid question

 

[LizzyDragon]

Ugh, I've got a mid-August cruise on the Dream. This isn't looking good.

 

[DIS_MIKE]

This crazy screen orientation with the reply box at the top and everything shifted has me all....

 

[DIS_MIKE]

Ugh, I've got a mid-August cruise on the Dream. This isn't looking good.

I've got a cruise on the Fantasy at the end of August so the reality is really starting to sink in now.

This was a rebooked cruise too so I think at this point I should either take the refund or book next summer because it's just not worth it now. I am also not a fan of DCL having my money for 15+ months.

 

[wombat_5606]

This crazy screen orientation with the reply box at the top and everything shifted has me all....

Mine, too. I don't like it!!!!

 

[bcwife76]

Ugh, I've got a mid-August cruise on the Dream. This isn't looking good.

I've got a Dream cruise for August 24th but I've got a catch-22 situation going. We're in Vancouver, Can/US border closed to non essential travel til May 21st, almost surely to be extended til June 21. After that it's 'most likely' going to reopen (of course no guarantee) but with enhanced measures to keep CDN's safe (including extending the 14 day mandatory quarantine once you arrive in Canada).
Paid in full, if I cancel before June 10th I'll get all money back (or can move it to another cruise we have booked). If DCL cancels after I do I could lose out on the 125% FCC. But if I don't cancel and DCL somehow miraculously sails but I'm stuck in Canada (either because the border is still closed or the 14 day quarantine is still in place) I'm screwed. Sensible thing is for me to cancel by June 10th so I don't lose any money. Airfare is already booked so I'll get a 24 month credit from Westjet.

As an aside, I'm really hating this new set up on the boards.

 

[4077]

Best thing about this thread (and others) is that there are both people who are glad/relieved their cruise is cancelled (because they don’t want to go now) and those that are bummed (because they would be perfectly fine with going right now)... two polar opposite feelings about cruising now. Yet NO ONE here (in what I have read) is bashing the other half for their thinking... world... take notice! Now return you to your regular thread programming...

(I guess it could just be excellent moderating, but I like the way I saw it)