Welcome to planDisney, Maria!
Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. Your plans sound absolutely magical! Celebrating New Year’s and your father’s 82nd birthday on a Disney cruise is such a special way to make memories together. I recently lost my own dad, who was in his 80s, so your idea truly touches my heart. I know how meaningful it is to celebrate these moments.
Since you didn’t mention whether you’ve already booked, I did a little searching to help get you started. I found two Disney Cruise Line itineraries that sail during your dates: one on the
Disney Fantasy and one on the brand-new
Disney Destiny. Both depart from Florida, so I’m not sure if that works for you, but they could be a great starting point for your search. You can explore the stateroom categories, dates, and prices right on the Disney Cruise Line website.
For your accommodations, Disney Cruise Line offers a variety of stateroom options that may work for your family, from accessible staterooms with roll-in showers and no steps, to connecting rooms, to concierge-level suites with two bedrooms and a shared living area. If accessibility is important, I recommend
calling Disney Cruise Line directly so they can confirm availability and help you choose a location close to an elevator if needed.
When it comes to drinks, all sodas, coffee, tea, juice, and water from onboard dining rooms and deck stations are already included in your cruise fare. Alcoholic beverages are purchased separately, but you can order a wine package or a beer mug package for a little extra convenience. Just ask your dining team during your first night's dinner for options.
For Wi-Fi, you can
purchase a plan once onboard through the free
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app:
• Internet – about $26 USD per day (email, browsing, social media, video calls; no streaming music or long videos)
• Internet + Streaming – about $42 USD per day (includes streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, and more)
Prices are subject to change, and there is no bundle that includes both Wi-Fi and drinks. If you need any help, you can inquire at Guest Services on the ship.
And for a little extra birthday magic, once your reservation is set, you can visit the
“Onboard Gifts” section of the Disney Cruise Line website to order a birthday cake or have decorations waiting in your father’s stateroom when you arrive.
I hope this helps you plan an unforgettable celebration for your father, Maria!
Sea ya real soon,
Eean