Disney Cruise Line announces Galveston itinerary; bookings for 2017 open Oct. 8

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Get the family ready for a Bahamian cruise with Mickey.

The Disney Cruise Line has announced its dates for early 2017, and as seasoned cruisers know, the sooner you book, the cheaper.

The popular cruise liner's ship Disney Wonder will embark on two seven-night Bahamian voyages to Key West, Castaway Cay and Nassau on Jan. 6 and 13, 2017 leaving from Galveston.

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Castaway Cay is a private island reserved for Disney Cruise Line guests.

Beyond those voyages, the ship will travel on a six-night journey to San Juan on Jan. 20 with stops in Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth, Jamaica.

Bookings for the Disney Wonder's 2017 voyages will open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 8.

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Those looking for a 2016 trip should check out trips to San Juan and the Bahamas, which are open to booking now. Late 2015 will be all about Disney's holiday cruises, with a seven-night itinerary to Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay, among other itinerary options.

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The Disney Magic was the first Disney Cruise Line ship to depart from Galveston.