Hi there, Tiziana!
I am so excited for you to experience your first Disney Cruise Line vacation!! You have selected a perfect itinerary – not only will you get to have an incredible time onboard the Disney Magic, but you also will get the opportunity to experience the theme parks at
Walt Disney World Resort AND
Castaway Cay!! All my favorite things at once!!
When you complete your
online check-in and make your onboard reservations (which will be 75 days prior to your sailing), you will select a departure time. This is a scheduled time that you will select to GO TO one of the theme parks; you will not be required to select a return time. Rather, beginning mid-late afternoon, buses will begin transporting Guests back to Port Canaveral to return to the ship. Buses will run throughout the evening with the final bus heading back to Port Canaveral after the fireworks and the parks close. Your scheduled “All Aboard” time is 11:58PM, so as long as you head to the buses when the parks close, you will make it back on time! Since I am not exactly sure which sailing you are on, I cannot comment on the park hours for that particular day, but more detailed information will be available to you once you are onboard. I can guarantee that you will have the opportunity to have a fun-filled day at the theme parks, hitting one – or all – of them with your provided Park Hopper pass! Luckily you have a “sea day” the following day, because you will need it!
I am so excited for your FIRST Disney Cruise Line vacation! I know it will be filled with many MAGICal and memorable experiences!
Happy Sailing!
Stephanie