Disney has updated several of its onboard policies, including new rules surrounding the alcohol guests can bring onboard, updated guidance for stateroom door decorations, and an expanded list of prohibited items for Disney Cruise Line. Recently we reported on other Disney Cruise Line news of them expanding in a California port.
Here’s a breakdown of all the latest policy changes Disney Cruise Line guests need to know before their next sailing. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including new plans for a closed attraction opening this summer and every scene change coming to a historic attraction.
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Disney Cruise Line Makes Multiple Policy Changes
Disney Cruise Line updated its policy on prohibited items and door decorations, which takes effect starting June 3, 2026. These policy changes focus on carry-on alcohol, limits on door decorations, and expand the list of prohibited items.
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The change that will generate the most interest is their update to their door decoration policy. Disney Cruise Line updated the language on their door decoration page to add, “Decorations should only be placed on doors and are not permitted on corridor walls or ceilings.” Previously, the language did not limit the use of decorations on walls or ceilings.
Guests are still welcome to decorate their doors with magnets, Fish Extenders, and other items as long as they don’t require the use of tape or other adhesives. Over-the-door hanging organizers are also still prohibited, as they may cause scratches or other damage to stateroom doors and trim. Disney’s door decorating policy also reminds guests that “items of value should not be used to decorate your stateroom door. Disney Cruise Line is not responsible for damage to or loss of these items.”
This practice of door decorating has now expanded to the Disney Resort hotels, most notably at Disney’s Pop Century, which tends to have a cult-like following of fans who stay there. It’s not uncommon to see decorated windows at this resort, along with door decorations including pin boards. The rules surrounding door decorating at Disney Resort hotels are tricky, with this older post from Plan Disney stating only window decorating is allowed, although I’ve seen plenty of doors decorated. We wonder if there needs to be a similar change in rules for resort guests. This could follow similar logic to the crack down on third party vendors.
Next, the new alcohol policy will limit how much wine or champagne guests can bring on board. The new alcohol policy allows guests to bring a 6-pack of beer and 1 bottle of wine or champagne onboard in their carry-on bags. They also lowered the corkage fee from $29 to $20. Previously, guests could bring two bottles of wine or champagne on board.
The full language for the new policy states, “Disney Cruise Line Guests 21 years and older—or Guests 18 years and older on round-trip cruises from Singapore—may bring a maximum of one bottle of unopened wine or sparkling wine (no larger than 750 ml) or 6 beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on board at the beginning of the voyage. These beverages must be packed in carry-on (not checked) bags or luggage.
Guests who bring wine or sparkling wine on board and then wish to consume it in one of the dining rooms will be charged a corkage fee of $20 USD per bottle.”
And finally, Disney Cruise Line modified its policy on selfie sticks, extension poles, and tripods. Guests are welcome to use them in most areas onboard as long as they are “folded and under 18 inches (457mm). Longer poles and tripods are welcome onboard to use ashore, but need to be stored in the stateroom.”
These changes are all being made for a reason, and it’s all to mitigate concerns around damaging the ship or to improve guest experience, in the case of door decorations and selfie sticks. The alcohol policy will be the most contentious, as bringing alcohol onboard is a popular way to cut down on costs for guests looking to drink on their cruises.
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