Hi, Kathleen!
I am so glad to hear that you are a proud member of the best club at sea: The
Castaway Club! It is fun to enjoy the perks that come along with being a member such as early bookings and an in-room gift on embarkation day.
You will officially reach Gold status when you complete your 5th Disney Cruise. While it will might be reflected in your account on debarkation day, it sometimes takes a day or two to show up. I was so excited when I reached Pearl status, so I checked right away but it did not show up for a few days.
If you are
paid in full for your cruise, you can certainly try to book your future Port Adventures upon debarkation. Hopefully it will allow you to make your selections. If it does not, you can give it a day or two or even try
calling Disney Cruise Line to see if they can assist in the earlier booking window.
I would plan ahead and have my
Port Adventures selected. With any luck, you will be able to secure your first choices. Have backup options ready, but remember that even if first choices are booked, keep checking! Guests often change plans so a previously sold out Port Adventure might open up (I have even lucked out getting a last-minute cabana booked at
Disney Castaway Cay so pixie dust and magic do happen!)
Enjoy your upcoming cruise and have fun as you plan your future adventure at sea!
Cathy