First time cruises often have a lot of questions about their upcoming vacation...and rightfully so! A Disney Cruise vacation is unlike any other vacation! But let's start at the beginning shall we?
Prior to leaving for your Disney Cruise, you'll get a packet in the mail with your Disney Cruise Line Documents and luggage tags. You can read more about what's included in that packet here
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Before you leave you'll also want to log on to www.disneycruiseline.com and complete the online check-in process. It's important to do this early as you are assigned a Port Arrival Time! There will be a form for you to fill out and bring with you to the port.
This is also where you can book excursions, adult dining, spa treatments and the nursery. If there is something you MUST do, be sure to book it in advance! Depending on your Castaway Club level, your date that you can book excursions will vary.
You must be paid in full to book excursions, adult dining, spa treatments and nursery time!
First Time Cruisers-75 days in advance
Silver Level (after your 1st cruise)-90 days
Gold Level (after 5 cruises)-105 days
Platinum (after 10 cruises)-120 days
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Once you arrive at the port, a porter will take your luggage (luggage tags arrive in your documents). The next time you see it will be outside your stateroom later in the day. Rooms are typically ready after 1:30 p.m.!
Next you'll proceed through security and the metal detectors. Disney allows a small carry on bag (has to fit through the scanners). Be sure to pack your swim suits, as well as anything you need for the day in your carry-on, as everything on the ship will be ready to use as soon as you board!
Head up to the counter for the check-in process!
Be prepared to show your ID, have your picture taken, get your Key to the World Card as well as your boarding number.
Disney will call out group numbers once it's time to board.
Prior to leaving for your Disney Cruise, you'll get a packet in the mail with your Disney Cruise Line Documents and luggage tags. You can read more about what's included in that packet here
___________________________________________________________________________
Before you leave you'll also want to log on to www.disneycruiseline.com and complete the online check-in process. It's important to do this early as you are assigned a Port Arrival Time! There will be a form for you to fill out and bring with you to the port.
This is also where you can book excursions, adult dining, spa treatments and the nursery. If there is something you MUST do, be sure to book it in advance! Depending on your Castaway Club level, your date that you can book excursions will vary.
You must be paid in full to book excursions, adult dining, spa treatments and nursery time!
First Time Cruisers-75 days in advance
Silver Level (after your 1st cruise)-90 days
Gold Level (after 5 cruises)-105 days
Platinum (after 10 cruises)-120 days
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Once you arrive at the port, a porter will take your luggage (luggage tags arrive in your documents). The next time you see it will be outside your stateroom later in the day. Rooms are typically ready after 1:30 p.m.!
Next you'll proceed through security and the metal detectors. Disney allows a small carry on bag (has to fit through the scanners). Be sure to pack your swim suits, as well as anything you need for the day in your carry-on, as everything on the ship will be ready to use as soon as you board!
Head up to the counter for the check-in process!
Be prepared to show your ID, have your picture taken, get your Key to the World Card as well as your boarding number.
Disney will call out group numbers once it's time to board.
Once your boarding number is called, proceed through the entry to the ship (The Mickey Ears are only in Port Canaveral). You'll have to swipe your Key to the World Card (which pops up a picture to ensure it's you!). It will also be time to take your group photo!
Once on board the ship, Disney Cast Members make that special announcement and welcome you aboard!
Then it's up to you what you do (depending on what time you've arrived). Usually they'll usher you to lunch. Keep in mind the later into the lunch hour it is, the busier it gets! That's why it's important to complete online check-in early and get an early port arrival time if you can! We like to get lunch done so we can explore the ship!
Once you have enjoyed your lunch, you are free to do whatever you'd like! You'll have until about 3:45/4:00 p.m. when Muster Drill is to relax and enjoy!
take this time to acquaint yourself with the various public spaces like the restaurants...
...pools
...spa (be sure to take a tour and enter the raffle!)
...and kids clubs! Everything will have an open house so feel free to explore.
Then it's up to you what you do (depending on what time you've arrived). Usually they'll usher you to lunch. Keep in mind the later into the lunch hour it is, the busier it gets! That's why it's important to complete online check-in early and get an early port arrival time if you can! We like to get lunch done so we can explore the ship!
Once you have enjoyed your lunch, you are free to do whatever you'd like! You'll have until about 3:45/4:00 p.m. when Muster Drill is to relax and enjoy!
take this time to acquaint yourself with the various public spaces like the restaurants...
...pools
...spa (be sure to take a tour and enter the raffle!)
...and kids clubs! Everything will have an open house so feel free to explore.
Around 3:45 p.m., before you set sail, everyone will be required to participate in the Muster Drill.
Please remember to show up on time, turn off those cell phones and listen to the instructions...this is extremely important information.
Also, remember to line up single file, with the tallest person in the back.
Once the Muster Drill is over, it's time for the Sail Away Party! This is a fun, high energy event to kick off your cruise! There will be lots of fun characters, music and more!!
This party is a ton of fun with singing, dancing and lots of celebrating! We are on vacation after all!!
Depending on which ship you are sailing, first seating for dinner is going to be shortly after the party. If you have second seating, you'll be headed to a show first (open seating, first come, first serve!!).
Don't forget to check your personal navigators for more information on daily activities! Many activities will happen after each evening dinner/show combo. Each night a new navigator will be left for the following day. Be sure to take a glimpse at it before going to bed.
I hope this helps you get familiar with what your first day aboard a Disney Cruise ship is like!
I hope this helps you get familiar with what your first day aboard a Disney Cruise ship is like!
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