Ahoy there, Wayne! Thanks so much for sailing on over to planDisney. I'm delighted to hear that you have a magical voyage with
Disney Cruise Line on the horizon! Let's chat about transportation options to get you to the ship on time.
I always prefer to take the DCL
ground transportation to our departure port when possible. It makes for a stress-free embarkation, so you feel like your vacation has already started once you board the shuttle! After some time exploring the theme parks at
Walt Disney World Resort, you'll be ready for some relaxation at sea - what a great plan!
Wayne, DCL does have accessible vehicles available for Guests, with ramps or lifts for mobility aids. Not all of the buses in the fleet have these features, so you should get your (Donald) ducks in a row now to make sure you can be accommodated. While your cruise is still several months away, you should complete the
Special Services request form to indicate that you require some assistance boarding the bus, as well as any other considerations that will let you be as comfortable as possible throughout your vacation. This must be submitted at least 30 days before departure for any sailing leaving from a port in the United States. In the meantime, I recommend taking some time to look over the
DCL information for Guests with disabilities, so you have an idea of what supports are available for you, both on the ground and at sea!
I hope this information is helpful for your planning purposes! Please don't hesitate to reach out again to our planDisney crew if we can assist with any other questions to make your Disney adventures smooth sailing.
SEA Ya Real Soon!
Susan