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Disney Cruise Line released its Summer 2027 sailings (May–September 2027) today, and while Disney has cruised multiple regions before, this announcement still quietly changes how families should plan a cruise. The new itineraries include European sailings on the Disney Wish, Alaska cruises from Vancouver, and Caribbean sailings from Florida, along with booking dates and the return of themed experiences like Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea. So what’s actually different

This guide is written for first-time Disney cruisers — and for anyone who wants to understand how embarkation day actually feels, not just what Disney says will happen. Let's dive in.

Disney Cruise Line is often described as “the best cruise for families,” but that label doesn’t fully explain how it compares to other cruise lines — or why it isn’t the right fit for every traveler.

Between Lyn, Kim, and me, we’ve found ourselves deep in cruise research mode this year, comparing ships, itineraries, dining, embarkation day details, and all the little things you don’t realize matter until you’re trying to picture yourself actually there. And because we can’t do anything halfway, that research turned into notes… which turned into plans… which turned into, well, writing it all down so you don’t have to.