Bon Voyage

T-minus 2 days!! It's really crept on me and I still have so much to do!

We talk a lot about Walt Disney World and I thought since I'm sailing, it would be a great time to review the cruise documents you receive before you leave!

The first two pages will include some general passport information on the left. It also states the Disney will deny guests without proper ID boarding.  The right side includes your luggage tags. More on those later!

The next page is a letter from Kari Holz, President of Disney Cruise Line with an overview of what's included, the Disney Cruise website as well as a phone number in case you have questions.

The next two pages are the table of contents and cover page to the first section...the Checklist!

Step 1...Review this document! It's always a good idea to review your vacation documents regardless of where you are traveling.

2- Complete all documents and forms. We chose to complete these online but later in the packet you'll see the hard copy forms.

3-Visit the planning site (if you haven't already). Here is where you can complete online check in and register for excursions, the spa and more!

4-The phone number in case anyone needs to contact you while you are on board!  1-888-DC-AT-Sea or 723-335-3281 from outside the U.S.

5-Alcohol Policy.  Adult Guests over the age of 21 may carry on a limited number of alcoholic beverages

6-Pack a Day Bag. Remember you won't get your luggage right away so be sure to pack a swim suit, valuables, medicine...anything you'll need for the next few hours.

7-Forward your mail or ask a neighbor to get it while you are gone!

8-Double Check your bags...make sure you've packed anything you need

9-International Traveler? Be sure you always have your passport with you!

10-Luggage Tags.  Attach the luggage tags before you check in for your flight. If you are coming from a  Disney resort, be sure to attach the tags before boarding the bus that takes you to the port.

11-Make sure you have all documentation with you to check in for your cruise at the Port.

12- Arrive on Time!!  Boarding begins at 1 p.m. and everyone must be on board by 4:30 p.m.!

13- Relax :)

The Overview section reviews what is needed to board the Disney Cruise Ships.  These include

-Valid U.S. Passport

-Valid U.S. Passport Card

-Valid state-issued Enhanced Drivers License (available in certain states)

-Traveler Program Card (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

-State-Issued Birth Certificate (Certain sailings only)

Photocopies are not acceptable

Vacation Summary...now we get to the good stuff. These two pages have all your sailing details; reservation #, Stateroom Number, Guests names, travel dates, Flight Info, Ground Info, Vacation Insurance and more!  The last page in this section includes your sailing itinerary!

We'll be a day at Sea, a day at Castaway Cay and then back home.

This page includes Ground transportation information if you've selected it. We have opted to use Disney for our transfers.

Extra's!  These pages include information about onboard airline check-in and gratuity guidelines.  To give you an idea, here is what is suggested for a 3-night cruise:

Restaurant server-$12.00
Restaurant Assistant server-$9.00
Head Server- $3.00
Stateroom Host(ess)-$12.00
Room Service- At your discretion

These are priced per person.

There are three things that need to be completed in the next section:
1)Cruise Contract Signature Form
2)Embark/Departure Form
3)Payment Authorization From

We completed all these form via Disney's online check-in service.

Next up...Legal Stuff! Be sure to read through it so that you understand Disney's Terms and Conditions

So that's it! I've completed online check in for both the resort and the Cruise and will bring copies of those with me, as well as this packet.   We'll also be sure to have our ID's with us too :) I hope this post was helpful to those of you traveling soon!