Disney Hotel Occupancy Rates Dropping Fast as Guests Cancel Walt Disney World Vacations

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

Just a few days ago, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stated the following about the impact of the Delta variant on their theme park business:

“In terms of the Delta variant, we see strong demand for our parks continuing.”

Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Despite this claim, Walt Disney World is seeing a definite impact from cancellations and unwillingness to travel by tourists as the summer winds down.

According to internal sources, hotel occupancy on Disney property was expected to be at 93% this upcoming weekend. It is now expected to be at just 65%. Overall, they are seeing occupancy drop about 10% week over week.

Similar numbers are being reported by non-Disney hotels in the area as well, at least those we spoke to.

With school starting back up in most of the United States, and with this downturn in travel, the Walt Disney World theme parks are noticeably less busy right now. In fact, Boarding Groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance were available until 4pm on one evening, and eventually, they even allowed guests in without a Boarding Group. This is the first time this has ever happened at Walt Disney World.

Disney Cruise Line Suspends Select Sailings Through October 9

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Disney Cruise Line announced today a travel update regarding upcoming sailings. We’re sad to report that Disney Magic sailings through October 9 have been suspended. All Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder departures through June 2021 are currently suspended as well.

As reported by Disney Cruise Line today (April 15): “We are cancelling all Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder sailings departing through June 2021. We have canceled Disney Magic sailings through October 9, 2021. The Disney Magic will set sail in the United Kingdom for a limited time this summer on short voyages limited to UK residents, pending the issuance of UK Government guidelines and authorizations. 

In light of the Canadian government’s announcement that they will not allow ships with more than 100 passengers to dock in any Canadian port until February 28, 2022, we continue to evaluate various options for the Disney Wonder’s scheduled season in Alaska.

Additionally, as previously shared, based on the conditional sail order provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line has canceled sailings longer than 7 nights.”

To review a list of impacted sailings and cancellation information, visit the Disney Cruise Line website.

Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Sailings Through June 2021, European Sailings Through September 18

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Disney Cruise Line has canceled all sailings through June of 2021 and European sailings through September 18, 2021.

The European sailings were from Barcelona, Dover, and Copenhagen on the Disney Magic.

Impacted guests who already paid their reservations in full have the choice between a full refund or a 125% cruise credit that can be used on a sailing on or before September 30, 2022. Guests who have not paid in full will automatically be refunded what they have paid. Guests with Adventures by Disney packages for the sailings will also be automatically refunded. Guests with Adventures by Disney Escape packages will have the option to remain booked, move the reservation to another Adventures by Disney, or get a full refund.

Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Sailings Through May 2021

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We previously reported that all Disney Cruise Line sailings have been suspended through April, with select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings suspended through May 2021. This morning, Disney Cruise Line released an updated travel alert stating that all Disney Cruise Line sailings will be further suspended through May 2021, and Disney Magic sailings are now suspended through August 10, 2021.

The Canadian government announced recently that they will not allow ships with more than 100 passengers to dock in any Canadian port until February 28, 2022. This heavily affects the Disney Wonder’s Alaskan season which often ports out of Vancouver, British Columbia.

According to the conditional sail order provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line must cancel sailings longer than 7 nights, which also heavily impacts both the Alaskan and European season for the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic.

Below is the updated list of impacted sailings:

  • Disney Magic: Feb. 20-25. Feb. 25-March , March 1-6, March 6-11, March 11-15, March 15-20, March 20-25, March 25-29, March 29-April 3, April 3-8, April 8-12, April 12-17, April 17-22, April 22-26, April 26-May 1, May 1-6, May 6-9, May 9-22, May 22-29, May 29-June 4, June 4-11, June 11-19, June 19-27, June 27-July 6, July 6-17, July 17-23, July 23-30, July 30-Aug. 10, Aug. 10-18 
  • Disney Wonder: April 2 – 7, April 7 -11, April 11-18, April 18-23, April 23-26, April 26-30, April 30-May 3, May 3-7, May 7-12, May 12-17, June 28-July 7
  • Disney Dream: April 2-5, April 5-9, April 9-12, April 12-16, April 16-19, April 19-23, April 23-26, April 26-30, April 30–May 3, May 3-7, May 7-10, May 10-14, May 14-17, May 17-21, May 21-24, May 24-28, May 28-31, May 31-June 4
  • Disney Fantasy: April 3-10, April 10-17, April 17-24, April 24-May 1, July 22-31

You can read the entire Travel Alert here.

Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of All Departures Through End of 2020

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Even though the CDC recently let the ban on cruise ships operations expire, cruise lines need time to meet standards set by the CDC to resume cruising with passengers in US waters. Therefore, it’s unsurprising to learn that Disney Cruise Line has extended its supsension of cruises through the end of 2020.

From a Cast Member;

Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our Guests and team members. We are carefully reviewing the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and working together with industry partners on a path to resuming operations.

As we continue to refine our protocols for our eventual return to service, we have decided to cancel all sailings through December 2020. Sailings are cancelled on board the Disney Fantasy through December 26; Disney Wonder and Disney Magic through December 30; and the Disney Dream through December 31.

Guests booked on affected sailings who have paid their reservation in full will be offered the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing or a full refund. Guests who have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far. Affected Guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps.