Pixar Day at Sea Coming to Select Disney Fantasy Sailings in Early 2023
Disney Cruise Line has announced Pixar Day at Sea, a full-day Pixar-themed celebration exclusive to nine select seven-night sailings on the Disney Fantasy from January through March 2023. The event features character encounters with more than a dozen Pixar characters, immersive entertainment including a new nighttime spectacular, and themed dining experiences across multiple venues. Every sailing departs from Port Canaveral, Florida and includes a stop at Castaway Cay.
Disney Cruise Line has announced Pixar Day at Sea, a dedicated day-long Pixar celebration available exclusively on select seven-night sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy beginning January 2023. The event spans character encounters, new entertainment, and themed dining across the ship from morning through the evening nighttime spectacular, making it one of the most extensive themed-day activations the cruise line has offered.
Key Details
- Event: Pixar Day at Sea
- Ship: Disney Fantasy
- Sailings: Nine select seven-night Caribbean itineraries, January through March 2023
- Departure Port: Port Canaveral, Florida
- Destinations: Eastern Caribbean (Tortola, St. Thomas, San Juan) and Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Jamaica); all sailings include Castaway Cay
- Plan At: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Character Encounters Throughout the Day
From morning until evening, guests on Pixar Day at Sea can interact with a broad roster of Pixar characters spread across the ship. Confirmed character appearances include:
- Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Bo Peep from Toy Story
- Mike, Sulley, and Boo from Monsters, Inc.
- Joy and Sadness from Inside Out
- Dug and Russell from Up
- Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone from The Incredibles
Entertainment and Nighttime Spectacular
The entertainment lineup for Pixar Day at Sea includes two signature experiences:
- A new nighttime spectacular in which guests are called upon to help the Incredibles save the day — a story-driven format that puts families at the center of the action.
- A Pixar character dance party where guests can join their favorite animated characters for a celebration on the open decks.
The event also includes a Pixar film festival and exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities available only on Pixar Day at Sea sailings.
Dining with Pixar Characters
Three dining venues offer themed experiences throughout the day:
- A new interactive character breakfast hosted by Sheriff Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye, featuring sing-alongs and cowboy serenades alongside a country breakfast menu.
- A Pixar-themed dinner with dishes inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' California home base.
- An undersea dining experience at Animator's Palate with special visits from Finding Nemo characters, including interactive conversations with Crush.
Itineraries and Destinations
The nine Pixar Day at Sea sailings depart from Port Canaveral, Florida and run from January through March 2023. Eastern Caribbean itineraries include port stops in Tortola, St. Thomas, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Western Caribbean sailings visit Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Every sailing includes a day at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.
What This Means for Pixar Fans
Pixar Day at Sea is the most comprehensive Pixar-themed event Disney Cruise Line has announced to date, combining character access, original entertainment, and multiple dining activations into a single day at sea. For families who want to experience the breadth of Pixar's catalog in an immersive environment, these nine sailings represent a rare opportunity. Browse itineraries and book at DisneyCruise.com.