Mom and child as pirates on Castaway Cay; ship in far background
  • On Jan 3, 2025
    Aerielle from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My son (12) has his passport but has a different last name than me, and his dad and I have shared custody. Should I bring anything else other than his passport?

    Hello, Aerielle, and welcome to planDisney! What an adventure you and your son have ahead of you on Disney Cruise Line! I'm so excited for you both. 

    Disney Cruise Line does not require any legal documentation or additional forms to be completed for parents or legal guardians. However, in addition to his passport, I would suggest bringing your son's birth certificate, as well as a notarized signed letter from your son's dad indicating you have permission to take your son on the cruise. Again, these are not required by Disney Cruise Line, and likely won't even be requested, but will put your mind at ease knowing there won't be any snags. 

    Aerielle, I sincerely can't wait for you and your son to experience the incredible activities and fun onboard your cruise. If your son is anything like my boys, he'll love watching movies in the theater, the unlimited soft-serve ice cream on the pool deck, and the video games at Kids Club. But no matter how you both decide to spend your time, you and your son will be making memories together that will last a lifetime - because you're the magic, Mom.

    If you have any other questions that come up in your planning, don't hesitate to reach out to your planDisney pals again, anytime. We're happy to help!

    McCayla

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Meet the Panelist: McCayla, Washington

Hello from the Pacific Northwest! I'm McCayla, a wife and mom dreaming of adventure in the great wide somewhere, yet also completely content watching Toy Story from the couch. My love of Disneyland began as a little girl on Peter Pan's Flight and only grows with each visit. But even when I'm not physically at the Happiest Place on Earth, I truly feel that same joy when I can help others (YOU!) experience the magic of Disneyland Resort too.

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