Ahoy there, Deborah, and welcome back to planDisney! Your cruise will be here before you know it, so let’s Git-R-Done so you can focus on all the fun things ahead.
I’m happy to report that shuttle buses, which will pick you up at your resort hotel and take you directly to
Port Canaveral, are available to book at an additional fee. You can reserve
Ground Transportation for both your pre- and post-cruise stays at Disney's BoardWalk Inn through your
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app, online through “
My Reservations", or by
contacting a Disney Cruise Line representative.
You’ll then receive an email with everything you need to know - from where to put your
luggage to what time you’ll be picked up - about a day or two before your departure. Once you complete your Online Check-In, you’ll also receive your port arrival time, which (while not guaranteed) is typically earlier for guests staying at the Walt Disney World Resort. This means you can start having fun on the ship as soon as possible!
For our family, we know our cruise vacation has started the moment we step onto the bus. I also love how our checked baggage will be delivered directly to our stateroom for us. Just make sure to keep your
travel documents, medications, and swimsuits in your carry-on bags since rooms aren’t typically ready until about 1:30, and it may take a couple of hours for your luggage to arrive outside your door.
When it comes time to head home, you’ll receive information the night before about disembarkment procedures and how to find your shuttle back to Walt Disney World. Depending on your travel days, the trip can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour, so I like to review all the pictures I took and relive the memories we made. Speaking of, make sure to purchase any photos taken onboard before you leave so you don't lose them. Or better yet, you can
pre-order your photo package for additional savings, and then you won’t miss a moment of fun at sea.
I hope this helps prepare you for the race ahead. If you think of any other questions before your trip, don’t hesitate to circle back to us here at
planDisney.
Ka-chow!
Sami