Hi there, Joshua!
Welcome to planDisney. We are a panel of regular Guests like you. But we've been there and done that before. So we are happy to offer advice and recommendations for planning a perfect Disney vacation from the perspective of a fellow Guest. "You've got a friend in me", Joshua!
Although I can't see exactly which ship and itinerary you are on, based on the ending date of March 11, 2026, which you shared, I'm able to guess you are sailing on either the Disney Magic or the Disney Fantasy. The 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston aboard the Magic starting on March 6th is scheduled to return to Texas on the 11th with a disembarkation time of 9:00 AM. The 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with Pixar Day at Sea on the Fantasy starting on March 6th is expected to return to Florida on the 11th with a disembarkation time of 7:30 AM.
Those disembarkation times typically indicate the beginning of the disembarkation process, which can take some time for the large number of Guests onboard your ship. They are also approximate times, subject to change, depending on weather or other conditions that may not be within the ship captain's control. Having cruised more than a dozen times on the Disney Cruise Line, including multiple sailings out of both Galveston and Port Canaveral, my experience is that the ships usually arrive in port a little earlier than advertised. As soon as the port and customs authorities clear the ship for disembarkation, Guests are invited to begin the least-pleasant part of their cruise vacation, by saying "See ya real soon."
Perhaps, you are seeking information to help plan air or ground transportation after your cruise. If so, I recommend reviewing the ground transportation details on the Disney Cruise Line website. If you are booking your own flights, Disney Cruise Line recommends scheduling your post-cruise flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport no earlier than 1:30 PM if cruising out of Galveston in 2026 or no earlier than 11:15 AM for flights from Orlando International Airport when cruising out of Port Canaveral in 2026.
My personal preference is to avoid flight schedules that are particularly close to those earlier times. I would worry about traffic or other potential delays jeopardizing our arriving on time at the airport. But if your travel plans aren't especially flexible and you need to catch an early flight or ground transfer, you may wish to opt for Express Walk-Off on disembarkation day. Otherwise, Guests utilizing the standard luggage service on disembarkation day will be invited to wait onboard the ship until the character of the luggage tags delivered to their stateroom is called before joining the queue to exit the ship.
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Have a great time, Joshua!
~Tony