Disney Cruise Line just extended their temporary 60 day final payment and cancellation policy through Sept 30, 2022. This means that you have until 60 days before the sail date to really decide if you can do the cruise and pay the balance. Previously, you had to decide 90+ days beforehand. Now, you don’t have to pay the balance until 60 days out. As long as you cancel before the 60 day mark, you will get your deposit refunded without penalty fees.

Note, if you are a Castaway Cay member, you can book cruise activities like specialty dining and port adventures sooner than 60 days, but you have to be paid in full before you can book them. So, if you are interested in some of the more popular activities that can fill up quick, you will want to pay your balance by your Castaway level’s booking date anyway. You can still cancel and get a full refund up until the 60 day mark.

As of now, everyone, regardless of Castaway level, will do their cruise checkin, where you enter your passport info and pick your port arrival time, etc, at 30 days beforehand, starting at midnight Eastern time zone. Then, at 15 days before sailing, you will do the SafePassage registration to upload your vaccine card for everyone old enough to be vaccinated or request a test for the younger ones.

If you have a cruise booked through Sept 30, 2022, you should’ve gotten an email with the extension information. Here’s what it said.

For sailings through September 30, 2022, we are temporarily extending final payment until 60 days prior to sailing for Guests booked in unrestricted stateroom categories. This means that those Guests who have not yet reached their final payment due date can wait until up to 60 days prior to sailing to pay for their cruise vacation. Onboard cruise activities can be scheduled within your Castaway Club booking window once final payment is received.

In addition, we are temporarily relaxing our cruise cancellation fee schedule for sailings through September 30, 2022, as described below.

Cruises 1 to 5 Nights (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)*

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
60 days or more No fee
59-45 days Deposit per Guest
44-30 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest
Cruises 6 Nights or More (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
60 days or more No fee
59-56 days Deposit per Guest
55-30 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest
Suites and Concierge Staterooms

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
60 days or more Deposit per Guest
59-56 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
55-30 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
29 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest
Categories with Restrictions

Reservations for Inside, Outside or Verandah Categories with Restrictions remain nonrefundable and nontransferable.

For more specifics, check the latest policies from Disney’s official site.