Ahoy, Danielle!
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Congratulations on booking your first voyage with Captain Mickey aboard the
Disney Fantasy! I can feel your excitement through your question! Squee!! You are going to have such an incredible time during your cruise.
You will be able to choose a
Port Arrival Time during the Online Check-in process as soon as your advance booking window opens. For first-time cruisers, your advance booking window will open 75 days prior to setting sail. I can't guarantee there will be Port Arrival Times prior to 1:00 p.m. still available for you to select, but I think you'll have a good chance of grabbing one! Guests are able to board the ship beginning around 11:30 a.m. Your Port Arrival Time is when you should arrive at the Cruise Terminal; after you check in at the Cruise Terminal, you'll be given a boarding number. Once your number is called, you'll be on your way to paradise!
I have an extra little tidbit to share with you! Online Check-in opens at midnight (EST) the day your advance booking window opens. I know this might sound silly, but I actually set an alarm for 11:59 p.m. the night before in order to sign into the
Disney Cruise Line website and begin my Online Check-in as soon as the clock strikes midnight! Once I've checked in and made my selections, I head back to bed and have the best dreams of sailing the high seas with Captain Mickey!
Danielle, I hope you'll visit us again with more questions! We are here to make sure your inaugural voyage is smooth sailing!
Beth