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  • On Oct 17, 2025
    Francine from HI Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi Im using DCL transfer to and from port. My port arrival time says 12-12:15. ( I didn't get to choose a time) It was given to me. If we get dropped off early, say an hour. Do we wait til our time?

    Welcome back to planDisney, Francine,

    We recently completed our online check-in for an upcoming Disney Cruise Line vacation too. We are so excited! I bet you are too.

    We also have ground transfers arranged for our next Disney cruise. We'll be going from Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport to Port Canaveral before our cruise. After the cruise, our ground transfer will drop us off at our Walt Disney World Resort hotel to help complete a Land and Sea vacation adventure.

    As you pointed out, Guests with Disney Cruise Line-provided ground transportation don't have the option to select a specific port arrival time. The port arrival time indicated on your Port Arrival Form may provide an approximate indication of when your ground transfer will arrive at the port. Your actual time of arrival may vary depending on the motorcoach schedule and traffic conditions on the way to the port. In my past experiences with Disney-provided ground transfers, we have not been required to wait outside the cruise terminal until the arrival time listed on our Port Arrival Form. Rather, we have been ushered directly into the terminal where we can relax or enjoy the decorations and displays while waiting for our boarding group to be called.

    Here are a few items that I keep on my cruise-readiness checklist:

    I hope you have a magical cruise, Francine. Please feel free to stop by planDisney again with other planning questions you may have.
    ~Tony

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