Hi there, Jennifer!
Ahoy and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I am so excited that you have booked an incredible adventure on the high seas with Disney Cruise Line! You are sure to have a magical time aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship making memories that you won’t forget!
As a first-time Disney Cruise Line Guest, you will be able to complete your
Online Check-In beginning 75 days prior to your sailing. During this process, you will also choose a Port Arrival Time for your embarkation day and you can then coordinate your private transfer to the port. Port Canaveral typically opens around 11:00AM and you will choose from a selection of arrival time windows for your travel party to arrive at port. This allows Guests to arrive throughout the morning, reducing lines and extended wait times. During your check-in and registration at the port, you will receive a
boarding group number. Cast Members will begin welcoming Guests aboard between 12:00PM and 1:00PM and you will board based on your boarding group number. Once onboard, you can grab lunch and explore your "home away from home" while at sea!
Arriving a day before Embarkation is a fantastic idea! That will allow you to have a leisurely embarkation morning without feeling rushed to get somewhere and worry about delays! You’ll be refreshed, excited and ready to take it all in because once onboard, it's
NONSTOP FUN!!
As you continue planning for your adventure aboard, please feel free to come back with any additional questions you may have!
Happy Sailing!
Stephanie