Ahoy, Eric!
Thanks for cruising over to planDisney with a great question! Since you’re thinking about packing, I hope that means that your vacation is approaching quickly. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying the entertainment, dining, and FUN that make a Disney Cruise Line vacation so full of magic!
Eric, Disney Cruise Line provides both a
packing list and a list of
prohibited and restricted items to help you prepare for your cruise. No matter how many times I’ve set sail with Mickey and friends, I always take a few minutes to review these before packing in case there are any updates since my last cruise. While there is no specific list of approved chargers, the list of prohibited and restricted items states that
"extension cords, power strips, multi-plugs, and surge protectors" are not allowed onboard. You can expect to find
standard outlets in your stateroom, and we recently cruised with our usual chargers for our phones, laptops, and tablets without any issues. The final decision about any electrical device brought on board ultimately rests with the Chief Electrical Engineer at the port during embarkation.
As you continue to prepare for your upcoming trip, I also wanted to share a few other tips to help ensure "smooth sailing" during the embarkation process. A few weeks before your cruise, you should receive
luggage tags in the mail. These can be attached to bags you wish to check with the porters after arriving at your departure port. If you run short on tags or don't receive them before your tip, you'll find extras available on embarkation day. Since your checked bags won't be available until they are delivered to your stateroom later in the day, you'll want to pack a "day bag" as a carry-on. We like to use backpacks for this purpose in our family because they are easy to carry around the ship as we have lunch and check out the activities available once we board. It's important that you keep any
required travel documentation and necessary medications with you to access in the hours before you receive the rest of your luggage.
Finally, make sure you have downloaded the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator App before heading to the port. Once you have boarded the ship, you can access the
complimentary "DCL-GUEST" Wi-Fi network to view onboard activity schedules, dining information, and much more throughout your cruise. While this complimentary Wi-Fi will allow you to use the app, you'll need to
purchase an additional package if you would like to access other applications, e-mail, or the Internet during your sailing.
I hope this information has been helpful, Eric, and that you enjoy a wonderful time on your upcoming Disney cruise! If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney!
SEA ya real soon!
Kristi