In the lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the plaintiffs allege that "Disney knew of the dangerous conditions associated with COVID-19, including its extreme contagiousness, before the subject voyage" out of Port Canaveral.
The plaintiffs said normal activities remained open during the cruise and that passengers were often crowded together in small areas, despite the known risks.
Disney spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez said the company denies the allegations made in the lawsuits and said proper protocol was maintained based on the recommendations at the time.
“Our thoughts continue to be with those around the world who have been affected by COVID-19. We disagree with the allegations and will respond to them in court," Martinez said in an emailed statement.