Three Generations Aboard Ship; fireworks; night
  • On Jan 20, 2025
    Tom from WA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Bringing a 13 year old friend of granddaughter, can birth certificate be a copy rather than an original?

    Welcome to planDisney, Tom! Thanks for stopping by with your question. 

    It sounds like you are one stellar grandparent. My kids would LOVE to bring a friend on a cruise with their grandparents, and here you are, making it happen. I can't wait for you to step aboard and make those memories. 

    In order to check in at the port, you will need the proper travel documentation, and that includes original birth certificates only. Copies will not be accepted. I'm sorry if this was not the answer you were hoping to hear, but I'm so glad that you stopped by to ask so that your granddaughter's friend can be prepared. You'll also need to have the Authorization for Minor to Travel without a Parent or Legal Guardian form filled out and ready to present at the port. 

    On embarkation day, your granddaughter and her friend should drop by Edge, the space for 11-14-year-olds to hang out, participate in counselor-led activities, and make friends. There are usually get-to-know-you-style games on the first night of the cruise, and my kids have enjoyed them. 

    If you have any more questions, please return to us at planDisney and ask. My pals and I will do our best to help. 

    Happy Planning, 

    Adrianna
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Meet the Panelist: Adrianna, California

Welcome, fellow voyagers! Like my favorite bibliophile princess, I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I’m a wife, a mom of two, and my favorite way to find adventure is on board the Disney Cruise Line. I’d love to help you and your sailing crew plan for your own adventures, filled with magic and memories that last a lifetime. Learn More About Adrianna

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