Hello, Cassandra! Welcome to planDisney. Thanks for sailing to us with your question before you set sail on the
Disney Wonder.
Yes, you are absolutely correct. During the online check-in process, you will be directed to select your port arrival time. You can choose from any of the available times. Please arrive at the port at your port arrival time to check in and board the ship. There's nothing quite like stepping onto a Disney Cruise for the first time. I recommend that you have your camera on hand for those first magical moments onboard.
I usually board the ship and head straight for a buffet lunch at
Cabanas. Depending on the time you arrive on the ship, one of the sit-down dining restaurants might be open as well. You can reference the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to view the restaurant hours and menus once you are on the ship. After I eat lunch, I'll check the app to view the day's activities and make a plan about what to do for the day.
If you have children in your travel party, be sure to stop by an
Open House to check out the youth spaces onboard. Little ones can get used to the play areas and meet the energetic Crew Members who run activities in the clubs.
Cassandra, I hope you have a wonderful time during your Magic at Sea sailing! Bon Voyage!
Adrianna