Family on Beach at Castaway Cay; ship in background, sisters holding hands
  • On Mar 1, 2025
    Brittany from SC Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Will my family be split into two separate lines at check in our son (minor) is using his original birth certificate + gov issued photo ID while the rest of us are using passports?

    Ahoy there, Brittany. Welcome to planDisney. 

    I’m delighted to see you’ll be aboard a Disney cruise pretty soon! I bet you and your family are getting excited as you countdown to Embarkation Day. I’m also glad to see you’re lining up your ducks and getting the essential documents ready for boarding. 

    I want to assure you that you’ll get to check in together as a family. Your minor son will not be split from you despite having different forms government-issued travel documents. It is perfectly fine for him to use his original birth certificate and government-issued photo ID while the rest of the family presents passports. 

    Once you’re all checked in, you’ll soon be able to board the ship. Be sure to have the Disney Cruise Line Navigation App downloaded on your phone and hop onto the ship’s WiFi when you get on the ship. You’ll be able to access helpful information such as daily schedule of activities, where and when to meet your favorite Disney characters, as well as check out restaurant menus. My family and I look forward to the various trivias and Silent Disco!

    If you have more trip-planning questions, please don’t hesitate to sail by planDisney again. We’re happy to assist you in planning a magical vacation!

    Hope to SEA ya again,
    Kiki

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Meet the Panelist: Kiki, California

Greetings! I have been fascinated by the magic of Disney since I was a little girl; now that I am a mother of two, I love watching my children experience Disney Parks through their own eyes. I am also surrounded by fellow Disney-loving nurse friends whom I enjoy quick adults-only Disneyland Resort escapes or Disney Cruise Line voyages with. Whether you are planning your once-in-a-lifetime family trip or a short adults-only getaway to the Happiest Place on Earth, I am here to help!

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