A Disney Cruise at Christmastime is its own kind of trip. The ships are decorated top to bottom, there's a Christmas tree in the atrium, and the holiday spirit runs all week. Very Merrytime sailings are some of our favorite trips to plan for families.
You don't need much extra to get into the spirit, but a few festive pieces make the week more fun and the photos even better. Here's what we pack for a holiday sailing.
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Holiday Mickey Ears
Festive ears are a must for any season but especially the Merrytime cruises.
Holiday deck parties, character photos, and family pictures in front of the Christmas tree, call for a variety of options and we have you covered.
These Disney gingerbread Christmas ears are a family favorite and are the perfect ears to wear when you take a photo in front of the atrium gingerbread Christmas tree! Shop the gingerbread Christmas ears.
Prefer something more classic? These Christmas mouse ears have glittery snowflakes and a green plaid bow, and the wide, soft headband doesn't pinch, even after a full evening on deck. Shop the snowflake Christmas ears.
Christmas Door Magnets
Door decorating goes to another level on a holiday sailing, and walking the hallways to see everyone's doors is half the fun. We’ve seen everything from custom magnets, to garland, to Christmas lights.
If you’re looking to keep it simple and conserve packing space, this set of 12 mouse-themed Christmas magnets is reusable year after year, and they work on the fridge at home too. Shop the Christmas door magnets
Matching Disney Family Pajamas
Matching pajamas are made for a movie night in the stateroom or a holiday morning at sea. These come in sizes for adults and kids, and we wear ours again every Christmas back home. Shop the matching family pajamas
Want something extra festive? These Disney Mickey and Friends Christmas pajamas are a great fit for Christmas morning onboard. Shop the Mickey and Friends Christmas pajamas
Matching Family Trip Shirts
Matching shirts make embarkation day photos easy, and they help you spot your crew in a busy terminal. These Disney Mickey and Friends Christmas Crew shirts are perfect for a holiday sailing. Shop the Christmas Crew family shirts
Christmas Light-Up Necklaces
These light-up necklaces feature Christmas trees, Santa and snowmen, with fast blink, slow blink and steady modes. The set of 6 means everyone in the family gets one, and kids love wearing them on deck after dark. Shop the Christmas light-up necklaces
Fish Extender and Pixie Dusting Gifts
Many Disney cruisers join a Fish Extender exchange, hanging a pocket organizer from the fishshaped hook outside their stateroom so families can trade small gifts during the sailing. Others love pixie dusting, leaving little surprises for other families just because. This set of 24 holiday cruise keychains is an easy, affordable way to join in. Shop the Christmas cruise keychains
Looking for a gift that works for all ages? This 6-pack of candy-style Christmas bracelets in "Joy" and "Merry" designs is sized for ages 3 to adult. Shop the Christmas bracelets
Looking for the everyday essentials too? See our list of Disney cruise essentials for families. And if you're thinking about a Very Merrytime sailing, we'd love to help you plan it.
Remember: Most Disney Cruises booked through Emerald Atlas Travel qualify for complimentary Onboard Credit, just for assigning us as your travel advisor. Reach out to us before you book and we’ll share the details on how this works!