Family fun on board; grandparents; Pirate Night; Main Deck
  • On Aug 28, 2025
    Janna from IN Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are sailing from Port Everglades on the Dream for five nights in October. Since this is our first Disney cruise, most activities onboard were already booked. Is there any chance I will be able to sign up on board/get kids in BBB before the pirate show?

    Ahoy, Janna!

    Your very first Disney Cruise is a treasure worth celebrating, and the Disney Dream is a fine vessel for your maiden voyage. Pirate Night is a swashbuckling favorite, so those Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique reservations can disappear faster than a chest of doubloons. But, take heart! There’s still a solid chance to secure a spot once you’re aboard.

    After embarkation, chart a course straight to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Deck 5, midship. The Fairy Godmothers-in-Training can share up-to-the-minute availability, place you on a waitlist if it’s offered, and suggest the best times to circle back. 

    To boost your odds before the pirate festivities begin, be captain of flexibility. Be open to different makeover packages and times, and swing by during likely “quiet” windows (early on Pirate Night, right after lunch, or between major activities). Sailing with more than one young buccaneer? Consider splitting appointments so you can seize whatever pixie-dusted slots become available. If you need extra guidance, stop by Guest Services; they’ll point your compass toward the smartest strategy for your sailing.

    And if the Boutique is booked solid, never fear! You can still look shipshape for all the pirate shenanigans. Pack favorite costumes from home (pirate gear or a beloved princess look), add a little sparkle gel and temporary tattoos, and you’ll be ready to shout “Yo ho!” with the best of them. Keep an eye on your stateroom, too. Pirate-themed bandanas often appear like buried treasure on Pirate Night.

    SEA ya real soon!
    Anne
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Meet the Panelist: Anne, Iowa

I’m Anne, a native Iowan, wife, mother, and grandmother. For me, a major part of the fun of a Disney trip is the planning. I have traveled to the Disney Parks in multiple stages of my life, including as a daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother.  One of my favorite things to do is to travel with multi-generational groups. I am thrilled to be able to help other Disney guests plan their adventures. Learn More About Anne

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