Hi Steven!
Thanks so much for coming back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Captain Mickey and his friends are already planning for all the fun you'll have aboard your Disney Cruise Line adventure. One of the activities my family enjoys is watching first-run movies in the
Buena Vista Theatre! It's so fun catching a movie that we've been wanting to see as the ship sails to the next exotic port of call.
I'm so glad you booked a flight that gets you and your pirate crew in early on the day of embarkation. I'm not aware if there are hotels close to Orlando International Airport offering day rooms, but it wouldn't hurt to give them a call and ask them directly! For most voyages, the
Cruise Terminal will open approximately at 11:00 AM. You may want to stick around and enjoy The Orlando International Airport! It has tons of shopping and restaurants you and your family can visit while you wait. Some restaurants are open 24/7 and the majority of shops open at 7:00 AM. (Disney's EarPort is one of my favorite stores within the airport!)
Steven, I'm wishing you and your family a magical Disney Cruise! If you have any other questions prior to setting sail, please come back and visit us again!
Beth