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Disney Cruise Line Dry Dock Schedule

Disney Cruise Line Dry Dock Schedule 2026-2029

Disney Dry Dock Schedule 2026-2029

Disney Cruise Line - Dry Dock

The Disney Cruise Line's Dry Dock Schedule includes all current Disney ships, with details on upcoming scheduled dry docks as well as those recently completed. Cruise lines typically plan routine dry docks up to two years in advance to minimize the need to cancel or modify itineraries after bookings open. However, schedule changes are not uncommon. Unplanned events, such as significant mechanical issues, can require adjustments to the schedule, often creating a cascading effect, resulting in itinerary changes or even cancellations for two or more ships.

While sailing on a freshly refurbished ship straight out of dry dock can be a wonderful experience, a last-minute cruise cancellation due to an extended dry dock period can be deeply disappointing. We recommend keeping this possibility in mind when planning your cruise.

The information provided on this page is subject to change at any time. Report any inaccuracies or needed updates in our Disney Cruise Line Community Forum.

Dry Dock Schedule Last Updated: Mon Oct 12, 2026

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Disney Adventure Dry Dock Schedule

Recently Completed Dry Dock
August 2023 - December 13, 2025
Shipyard
TKMS Wismar
Location
Wismar, Germany
Duration
Approximately 28 months
Meyer Group began the physical transformation of the unfinished Global Dream for Disney Cruise Line at Wismar in August 2023. The project completed the partially built vessel while extensively redesigning it as Disney Adventure.

The technical conversion included modifications intended to facilitate operation on methanol, including engine transformation, additional tanks and modernization of the waste-management system. The exterior was converted to Disney Cruise Line styling with four funnels, yellow lifeboats and Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse stern figures.

Passenger areas were redesigned around seven themed districts: Disney Imagination Garden, Discovery Reef, San Fransokyo Street, Wayfinder Bay, Town Square, Marvel Landing and Toy Story Place. Major attractions installed during completion included the Ironcycle Test Run coaster and Groot Galaxy Spin. The ship floated out at Wismar on April 19, 2025, underwent final outfitting, and was legally handed over to Disney Cruise Line in Bremerhaven on December 13, 2025.

Disney Dream Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
September 17, 2024 - October 2024
Shipyard
Damen Shiprepair Brest
Location
Brest, France
Duration
28 days at the shipyard
Disney Dream underwent a major 28-day refit at Damen Shiprepair Brest. The technical scope included sustainability upgrades, major mechanical work, maintenance of lifesaving equipment, complete hull blasting and repainting with a low-friction, biocide-free silicone coating, and upgrades to propulsion and maneuvering systems.

Passenger-facing work included construction of the nearly 200-square-meter, two-level Dream Tower Suite inside the forward funnel. The suite was themed to Fantasia and Sorcerer Mickey. An expanded Concierge Lounge inspired by Hercules and Mount Olympus was added, while the spa received a refreshed reception area and additional treatment rooms.

Donald's Cantina was added to the Deck 11 quick-service dining area. Edge moved to Deck 5 and gained a lounge, dance floor and access to an outdoor recreation deck shared with Vibe. Disney's Oceaneer Club also received a new Marvel-themed experience. Damen reported that the project required approximately 1,000 twenty-foot containers of material and as many as seven cranes operating simultaneously.
Previous Dry Dock
October 4, 2015 - October 24, 2015
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
21 days
Disney Dream completed a three-week refurbishment in Freeport that introduced several major new guest areas. Disney's Oceaneer Club gained the Star Wars: Millennium Falcon play area and a Disney Infinity interactive space, while Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique was added for children's character makeovers. The project introduced Vanellope's Sweets & Treats, a Wreck-It Ralph-themed dessert shop offering handmade gelato and sweets, and added Satellite Falls, an adults-only water feature and relaxation area on Deck 13.

Disney Fantasy Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
October 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Shipyard
Damen Shiprepair Brest
Location
Brest, France
Duration
Approximately five weeks
Disney Fantasy underwent an extensive technical and passenger-area refit at Damen Shiprepair Brest following its 2025 European season. The principal efficiency project was replacement of the ship's bulbous bow with a newly fabricated, hydrodynamically optimized structure. Damen also completely blasted the hull and applied a biocide-free, low-friction silicone coating, upgraded propulsion and maneuvering systems, and performed class inspections, maintenance and other technical work.

Passenger-facing changes included a two-level, approximately 2,030-square-foot Fantasy Tower Suite inside the forward funnel, themed to Fantasia and Sorcerer Mickey. A Hercules-inspired Concierge Lounge was introduced, Ramone's Cantina joined the pool-deck dining options, Edge moved to Deck 5, and treatment and thermal facilities in Senses Spa were refurbished. Quiet Cove Pool and its whirlpool were refurbished, and extensive carpet, tile and marble replacement was carried out in guest areas.

The ship returned to passenger service with a westbound transatlantic sailing from Southampton on November 3, 2025.
Previous Dry Dock
April 29, 2017 - May 16, 2017
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
18 days
Disney Fantasy completed her first major scheduled dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, combining class and technical maintenance with significant passenger-area enhancements. The ship received extensive hull treatment and anode replacement, while major scaffolding supported refurbishment of the water park and slides. Disney's Oceaneer Club gained the Marvel Super Hero Academy and Star Wars: Command Post, the new Sweet on You dessert shop was introduced near the family pool, and a Tiffany & Co. boutique was added. Additional work included new carpeting and general refurbishment throughout the ship.

Disney Magic Dry Dock Schedule

Recently Completed Dry Dock
May 2, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Shipyard
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards
Duration
Two weeks
Disney Magic completed a scheduled two-week dry dock at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards in the federally owned Esquimalt Graving Dock. Reported work consisted of technical maintenance, routine upkeep and cosmetic refreshing ahead of the ship's inaugural Alaska season. No reliable public source documented a major redesign or named new passenger venue.

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
April 15, 2023 - May 4, 2023
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
20 days
Disney Magic completed a three-week refurbishment at Grand Bahama Shipyard that introduced the new Soul Cat Lounge, inspired by Pixar's Soul, and the interactive An Encanto Celebration family experience. The Concierge Lounge was reimagined and expanded with a Moana-inspired design and additional covered outdoor seating, while all concierge suites, including the one- and two-bedroom accommodations and Royal Suites, were completely refurbished with new fixtures, furnishings and artwork. The project also installed shore-power capability, allowing the ship to connect to shoreside electricity where available, alongside scheduled maintenance and upkeep.
Previous Dry Dock
February 23, 2018 - March 8, 2018
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
14 days
Disney Magic underwent a two-week dry dock refurbishment at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, introducing Rapunzel's Royal Table, a Tangled-themed rotational dining restaurant replacing Carioca's. The redesigned restaurant features a royal ballroom setting, illuminated lanterns, themed dining and live musical entertainment featuring Rapunzel and characters from the film. The Vibe teen club was transformed into an urban loft environment with a coffee and smoothie bar, video and virtual reality games, DJ activities and movie-making facilities. Cove Café received a tropical-inspired redesign, with matching improvements to the adjacent Signals Bar. Club Disney Junior was introduced within Disney's Oceaneer Club, while the Senses Spa Rainforest Room was completely renovated with an aromatherapy steam room, Roman-style dry sauna, heated ceramic loungers and new specialty showers. The project also included scheduled vessel maintenance and inspections.
Previous Dry Dock
September 7, 2013 - October 10, 2013
Shipyard
Navantia Cádiz
Location
Cádiz, Spain
Duration
34 days
Disney Magic underwent an extensive stem-to-stern transformation at Navantia's Puerto Real shipyard that substantially redesigned the vessel and added a 20-foot “ducktail” sponson to the stern to improve hydrodynamic performance. The project introduced the AquaDunk three-story waterslide, AquaLab water-play area and Marvel's Avengers Academy, while completely reimagining children's spaces, the atrium, spa, staterooms and adult entertainment district. Dining changes included transforming Topsider Buffet into Cabanas and Parrot Cay into Carioca's, upgrading Animator's Palate and renovating Palo. New adult venues included Fathoms, Keys and O'Gills Pub, while extensive hull, propulsion, plumbing and mechanical work was also completed.
Previous Dry Dock
September 6, 2008 - September 24, 2008
Shipyard
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk
Duration
19 days
Disney Magic underwent an extensive refurbishment and technical overhaul at NORSHIPCO in Norfolk, Virginia, as part of its tenth-anniversary maintenance program. The project introduced Mickey's Splash Zone, a 385-square-foot toddler water-play area adjacent to the Mickey Pool, featuring interactive fountains and a Fantasia-inspired design. The adults-only Quiet Cove Pool received cascading waterfalls connecting the two hot tubs, while Cove Café was expanded with additional seating and upgraded furnishings. All passenger staterooms were scheduled to receive 22-inch flat-screen televisions mounted on adjustable swivel arms. The children's activity facilities received a redesigned check-in area in preparation for RFID wristband technology, while additional work included engine maintenance, carpeting replacement, deck improvements and repainting of selected interior spaces.
Previous Dry Dock
September 27, 2003 - October 10, 2003
Shipyard
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk
Duration
14 days
Disney Magic underwent a scheduled refurbishment at NORSHIPCO in Norfolk, Virginia, introducing several significant changes to its entertainment and lounge facilities. The ESPN Skybox on Deck 11 was converted into The Stack, a dedicated teen club, while the former Common Grounds teen lounge was transformed into Cove Café, an adults-only coffeehouse and lounge. Off Beat, the dueling-piano venue, was redesigned as Diversions, an Irish-style sports pub. The refurbishment also prepared the ship for the introduction of The Golden Mickeys, a new theatrical production replacing the previous Morty the Magician show. The project combined these passenger-area renovations with scheduled dry-dock maintenance.

Disney Wish Dry Dock Schedule

Next Scheduled Dry Dock
May 8, 2027 - May 22, 2027
Duration
15 days
Disney Wish is scheduled for its first planned dry dock from May 8 through May 22, 2027, between the conclusion of a 13-night eastbound transatlantic voyage in Barcelona and the start of the ship's inaugural European passenger season.

The 15-day operational window ends with a seven-night Mediterranean cruise departing Barcelona on May 22. Disney has not announced the shipyard, geographic dry-dock location or detailed technical and passenger-area scope.

Disney Wonder Dry Dock Schedule

Recently Completed Dry Dock
August 17, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Shipyard
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards
Duration
Approximately two weeks in dry dock; three-week operational gap
Disney Wonder arrived at the Esquimalt Graving Dock in Victoria on August 17, 2026, for a scheduled dry-dock and maintenance project during a pause in its Alaska season. The reported scope consists of classification inspections, technical maintenance, general upkeep and refurbishment work. No reliable source had identified major new venues or a substantial passenger-space redesign by the research date.

The ship is scheduled to welcome passengers back in Vancouver on September 7, 2026, for a seven-night Alaska cruise.

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
September 17, 2023 - October 3, 2023
Shipyard
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards
Duration
Approximately two weeks
Disney Wonder underwent a short scheduled dry dock at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards following its 2023 Alaska season and before repositioning across the Pacific for its first Australia and New Zealand deployment. Publicly documented changes were limited, although minor modifications were observed in the Shutters retail area and the French Quarter Lounge. The available authoritative reporting does not support claims of a major passenger-space refurbishment.
Previous Dry Dock
September 16, 2019 - September 29, 2019
Shipyard
Esquimalt Graving Dock
Duration
14 days
Disney Wonder completed a two-week refurbishment at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards that introduced the Princess and the Frog-inspired French Quarter Lounge adjacent to Tiana's Place. The Vibe teen club was completely redesigned with a brighter contemporary interior, new coffee bar and updated virtual-reality technology, while Cove Café and the nearby Signals Bar received extensive new décor and furnishings. The project also included scheduled technical maintenance and general refurbishment before Disney Wonder resumed service on September 30. Disney announced these passenger-facing enhancements specifically for their debut on that first post-refit sailing.
Previous Dry Dock
September 9, 2016 - October 23, 2016
Shipyard
Navantia Cádiz
Location
Cádiz, Spain
Duration
45 days
Disney Wonder underwent an extensive transformation at Navantia Cádiz that introduced Tiana's Place, Marvel Super Hero Academy, the After Hours adult district, D Lounge, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Cabanas, while Animator's Palate, Palo and Senses Spa & Salon were substantially renovated. The upper decks were redesigned with AquaLab, the Twist 'n' Spout waterslide and Dory's Reef. The project also included extensive interior renewal, hull work and propulsion-system improvements, plus installation of a roughly 20-foot stern “ducktail” to improve the ship's hydrodynamic performance and stability.
Previous Dry Dock
October 3, 2004 - October 16, 2004
Shipyard
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk
Duration
14 days
Disney Magic underwent a scheduled refurbishment at NORSHIPCO in Norfolk, Virginia, introducing several significant changes to its entertainment and lounge facilities. The ESPN Skybox on Deck 11 was converted into The Stack, a dedicated teen club, while the former Common Grounds teen lounge was transformed into Cove Café, an adults-only coffeehouse and lounge. Off Beat, the dueling-piano venue, was redesigned as Diversions, an Irish-style sports pub. The refurbishment also prepared the ship for the introduction of The Golden Mickeys, a new theatrical production replacing the previous Morty the Magician show. The project combined these passenger-area renovations with scheduled dry-dock maintenance

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