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Old 01-17-2014, 10:35 PM   #1
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Possible travel on the a disney fantasy while I'm pregnant ..

So my sister is a CM on the disney fantasy and has been eager to get us to come aboard for 2 years now. We were thinking of going in April with my mom and taking our DD (5). We are anxious to see my sister do her thing ( she's an entertainer ) but I would be 6 months pregnant at the time. Looking to hear if anyone else has traveled on board the disney cruise while being pregnant and how did it go . So far I have had a healthy normal pregnancy so not thinking the dr would have an issue but wondering if I should hold off and go next year with the baby in tote. Any suggestions or thoughts we thought this could be a nice last trip with DD before the baby arrives.
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Disney will not allow you to cruise if you have entered your 24th week.
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I did a 3-night cruise on the Magic at 5 months pregnant with no problems. Having food available all day was a big help.

However, you need to check on the latest date Disney Cruise will allow you to sail. I think they will refuse boarding to anyone past 24 weeks pregnant, which means 6 months may be too late. That is a firm rule, so even having your doctor's permission would be insufficient.

I hope you can find a sailing that will work -- I found our "one last trip with just the 3 of us" cruise great for my husband, my then 4-year old son, and me.

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I think I maybe right at 23 weeks so I wil have talk to the DH and see what he thinks we are considering waiting til next year
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I believe that DCL just released guidance last week that if you will enter your 24th week during the cruise you will be denied boarding. Definitely check with them for the latest guidance before booking!
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I believe that DCL just released guidance last week that if you will enter your 24th week during the cruise you will be denied boarding. Definitely check with them for the latest guidance before booking!
Yes, this is correct

I was in the medical center when another guest who was 24 weeks pregnant came in late one night. She had concerns because she wanted them to see if they could hear the heartbeat. They told her they just don't have the set up and are not equipped to handle situations like this. They told her they would try with what they had but didn't want her to be upset if they could not find the heartbeat because they didn't have the equipment. She asked them to try and thankfully they found it.

1/21/2014 From Disney Cruise Line:
Disney Cruise Line has recently updated its pregnancy policy. Effective immediately, women who are entering their 24th week of pregnancy during their cruise will be refused passage due to safety concerns.

This information has been updated on the FAQ section of the Disney Cruise Line website, as well as in the Terms & Conditions section, as follows:

Women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of their embarkation date, or who will enter their 24th week of pregnancy during their cruise will be refused passage due to safety concerns. Neither a physician’s medical statement nor a waiver of liability will be accepted. In addition Disney Cruise Line cannot be held responsible for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage.
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