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  • On May 26, 2015
    Diane from OH Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    what is a PAT? I keep hearing people say that. and I arrive in Orlando at 9:30am taking the magic bus but when I checked-in today on line it asked arrival time and I could only take 12pm anything else wouldn't let me check off ...whats it for?

    Ahoy Diane! (love the name) ;-)

    PAT refers to your Port Arrival Time. Guests are asked to choose an estimated Port Arrival Time when they complete their online check-in. This system is in place to spread guests' arrivals over several hours on the morning of embarkation. Guests will have a smoother check-in experience and shorter wait times because the terminal won't be packed with all the guests arriving at once. When sailing from Port Canaveral, arrival times will be spread from 10:00am through around 3:30pm in half hour increments. Actual boarding of the ship begins around 11:00am, or could begin as late as noon.

    If you arrive at the port before your scheduled Port Arrival Time, you might have to wait just a bit before entering the terminal. However, on a few of our past cruises, when we got there a bit early, we were allowed in. It's really determined by how crowded the Port Terminal is upon your arrival. With your flight landing in Orlando at 9:30, you should arrive at the port between 11:00 and noon, so your wait shouldn't be long at all. Using Disney's ground transportation provides a seamless transition from land to sea. You'll enjoy video presentations during the ride that showcase all there is to see and do on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. It helps to build excitement for all the fun there is to come!

    I hope this helps answer your question. I hope you have a most magical voyage with Captain Mickey!
    - Diane W.
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Meet the Panelist: Diane, Alabama

"Dream It! Plan It! Do It!" – that's my motto! If you've always dreamed of a magical visit to Walt Disney World Resort, or sailing away with Captain Mickey on a Disney Cruise, I'd love to help you plan and make the most of your vacation. My favorite getaway is a Land and Sea adventure - from Cinderella Castle to sand castles! Learn More About Diane

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