Ahoy there, Martha! So nice to have you alongside here at planDisney! It sounds like not only are you headed on an adventure, but you've got a crew that is going to be surprised to hear they're joining you! What an AMAZING feeling!
One of my favorite things about booking a Disney Cruise Line vacation - even before we had our son - is getting a call from the Disney Characters! It's such a great way to build excitement for the cruise, and an even better way to let someone know that an adventure on the high seas is just around the river bend...er horizon. Scheduling a call is as easy as saying, "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," which is admittedly harder than it seems, but definitely easier than spelling it!
To schedule your call you'll need to
bring up your reservation online - this is one instance where you won't want to use the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app - and scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. There, you should see a section called “character calls!" Currently you can select Captain Mickey, Goofy, or both Mickey and Minnie Mouse! From there, it's just a little bit of information about the number you'd like to get the call!
Be sure to have your cruise information handy - Mickey likes to be informed as he prepares for the call, haha! Next, you'll select a time for the call, so be sure to have everyone's availability! Oh, and one last thing, you may want to note that as of this writing, your Caller ID will display that Mickey is calling from (888) 333-7040 - so be sure to answer! Once your crew lets the Magic really sink in, it's a great time to visit the Disney Cruise Line site to have them learn more about
everything that's included in a Disney Cruise Line vacation!
Well, Martha, I can't wait for you to see your crew's faces when they get a call from Mickey! I hope it kicks-off months of excitement as everyone starts thinking about what they'll have to look forward to on your amazing Disney Cruise Line vacation this December! Thank you so much for your question, and if any others bubble to the surface while you and your crew continue planning, please drop me another line here at planDisney!
Until then, may your anchor be tight and your compass true!
Andrew