Disney Cruise Line has announced its fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries, with expanded sailings from San Diego and Galveston. For the first time, San Diego will host two Disney ships—the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.
In late 2026 and early 2027, Disney Cruise Line will introduce additional options for families on the West Coast and in Texas, presenting new itineraries that include extended seasons from San Diego and Galveston. This week, the schedule was announced, aligning with the Disney Wonder’s return from Australia to North America.
According to Disney Cruise Line, early bookings will commence on August 25, 2025, exclusively for Castaway Club members, while general bookings will start on September 2, 2025.
San Diego will, for the first time, be the homeport for two Disney ships.
In October and November 2026, Disney Magic will embark from California, providing a range of cruises lasting from three to seven nights. Destinations feature Baja California and the Mexican Riviera. The ship will embark on a 14-night voyage through the Panama Canal to Galveston, making stops in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Cartagena (Colombia), and Grand Cayman.
The Disney Wonder is set to enjoy an extended season in San Diego, with operations scheduled from October 2026 to April 2027. The itineraries span three to seven nights and feature destinations such as Catalina Island, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, and Puerto Vallarta.
Travelers in Texas will experience a notable expansion in choices as the Disney Magic is set to redeploy to Galveston in November 2026. From that point until April 2027, the ship will provide four-, five-, and seven-night sailings. Select itineraries also feature Bahamian getaways with stops at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, and Nassau.
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