Little Girl in costume as Belle with Cinderella on Wish; Cinderella Lobby
  • On Feb 27, 2025
    Holly from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    First time Disney cruise & have some questions. We are early dining time 5:45, is it true that that time can change by 15 minutes? My concern is I was able to get a bibbidi bobbidi boutique reservation at 5:30pm it was the only time left. It’s her Bday

    Ahoy there Holly! Thanks for sailing by planDisney.

    You will love sailing with Disney; a vacation anytime is fantastic, but a cruise with the Mouse is magical. One of our family's favorite things to do is find all of the hidden Mickeys on the ship. On our sail on the Wish, I became an expert at finding them in the wallpaper!

    Rotational dining is also one of the highlights of a Disney cruise. You get to sample the excellent restaurants on the ship, all while having the same Crew Members. The staff knows your dietary preferences, so it feels like concierge dining every night. Rotational Dining starts at the same time each evening in order to accommodate both seatings. But, for the night she's going to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique there are a few options.

    -You and your daughter can join dinner a bit late. If it's on a night that doesn't have a dinner show, that's not a big deal, but I wouldn't want you all to have to navigate (and miss parts of it!) coming in during the middle of the festivities.

    -You can have dinner at one of the Quick Service options on the ship after she is done getting her fairytale makeover. As long as there's a stop for soft-serve ice cream, I bet there will be no objection!

    -Take advantage of the complimentary 24-hour room service onboard. That way, your daughter can show off her princess attire and enjoy activities on the ship as long as she wants on her birthday (as she should since it's her day!).

    If none of these options work for you, you can speak with a Crew Member about your concerns on embarkation day. They may be able to adjust your dining rotation so you and your daughter won't miss a dinner show or help you adjust her appointment time. It's not guaranteed, but it's absolutely worth the try! Good luck and Happy Birthday to your girl!

    Rayna
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Meet the Panelist: Rayna, Florida

Hi y'all! I'm Rayna: wife, mom, anesthesiologist, and long-time Disney enthusiast. I've lived all over the country, but these days life has my family of seven in Florida. We're fantastically close to the most magical place on earth, and as Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members we couldn't be happier about it. We've visited almost every Disney Vacation Club resort, so I'm thrilled to be here doing what I do best: Helping plan magical vacations. Learn More About Rayna

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