Placeholders & Onboard Bookings
Disney Cruising Onboard Booking and Placeholder Tips
Is there much worse than having to leave such a magical ship? Many who neglect or simply forget to take advantage of an On-Board Booking or Placeholder typically find their way to the Disney Cruising Group Facebook page soon after debarkation and share their regrets. Don’t be that person – read up!
Do your research at home so that you are ready to choose specific dates and itineraries when you book onboard. If you are unsure of your future sail date, just book a placeholder cruise. The onboard booking agents are very familiar with this process. Also contact your travel agent if you have questions.
Go to the Future Cruise Desk on Deck Four on the first night of your cruise. The line for onboard booking can get long toward the end of the sailing and if you make any changes to your reservation, it is easier to do on the ship. Bring something to read while you wait, or use the drop box to request your booking (more on this below).
Get a written reservation confirmation showing that your deposit has been paid before you disembark. If you use a travel agent, make sure they are listed on the reservation.
Use the drop box for onboard booking forms at the Future Cruise Desk and skip waiting in line.
Onboard booking allows you to book up to 2 staterooms on ONE future sail date. Name changes to the reservation may be made so long as one adult on the original booking remains on the reservation.
Even if you intend to sail concierge, use onboard booking. While you don’t receive the discount on concierge level rooms, you do receive the onboard credit. Plus, if you have to downgrade when you return home to a non-concierge category the 10% onboard discount would then apply to your non-concierge category. Your concierge deposit is non-refundable.
Why is this important? Booking on ship comes with more than just beautiful surroundings. The perks are big!
Cruises of 7 nights or longer receive a 10% discount, a 10% deposit
Cruises less than 7 nights receive a 10% discount, 20% deposit
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Book On Board and Save!
Save on a future Disney Cruise Line vacation by taking advantage of our special onboard-only booking offer. When you do, you’ll enjoy the following:
- 10% Discount off Prevailing Rates
- Reduced Deposit on 7-Night or Longer Sailings
Visit the Disney Vacation Planning Desk—located on Deck 4, Midship—to speak with a Crew Member and to book your next Disney cruise. Unsure of which cruise to take? No problem! You can even reserve a placeholder on a future sailing and decide later.
View Terms and Conditions; some restrictions apply.
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Onboard Offer Blockout Dates
Disney Dream 11/25/2019
12/23/2019
12/27/2019
12/30/2019
11/23/2020
12/24/2020
12/28/2020
12/31/2020
3/29/2021
4/2/2021
4/5/2021Disney Fantasy 11/23/2019
12/21/2019
12/28/2019
11/21/2020
12/19/2020
12/26/2020
3/27/2021
4/3/2021Disney Magic 12/21/2019
12/26/2019
12/30/2019
6/13/2020
6/22/2020
7/1/2020
11/21/2020
12/21/2020
12/26/2020
12/30/2020
3/29/2021
4/3/2021Disney Wonder 10/18/2019
11/22/2019
12/20/2019
12/27/2019
4/10/2020
4/29/2020
5/8/2020
10/16/2020
11/20/2020
12/24/2020
12/30/2020
3/28/2021
4/2/2021 -
Onboard Offer Terms and Conditions
The Disney Cruise Line Onboard Booking Offer allows Guests to reserve a future Disney cruise or make a Placeholder Reservation for a future Disney cruise and enjoy 10% savings off prevailing rates as quoted on disneycruise.com, plus enjoy a reduced deposit on sailings 7-nights and longer. The offer is valid for up to 2 staterooms on one sail date per household on board regardless of the number of adults in the household. This offer is valid for Categories 4 to 11 only. The cruise must commence within 24 months after the future cruise reservation or Placeholder Reservation was booked or the reservation will automatically cancel.
- A Placeholder Reservation is an open-ended reservation that allows Guests to select their future sail date at a later time. A $250 deposit must be paid while on board and is fully refundable if the reservation is canceled. Once a sail date is selected, standard cancellation fees apply.
- If a future sail date is selected on board, standard deposit and cancellation policies apply.
- 10% savings applies only to sailings that commence within 24 months after the future cruise reservation or Placeholder Reservation is booked on board.
- Gift Cards can be used for deposits, but must be presented to a Crew Member at the Disney Vacation Planning Desk on board to process payment.
- Blockout dates apply; please inquire when booking or contact Disney Cruise Line or your travel agent for specific blockout dates. Reservations for future cruises that fall on blockout dates are not eligible for the 10% savings offer.
- The offer cannot be combined with Florida Resident Rates, U.S. Military Rates or with any other special offer or discount. Not valid on VGT, OGT, or IGT Categories with Restrictions or 2-night sailings.
Ready, set, go! Placeholder Form
Mark Kechula, Cruising Specialist
mark@hihovacations.com or mark.kechula@gmail.com
(757) 777-8245
