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  • On Mar 29, 2025
    Michelle from KY Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    What time should my flight be scheduled after my cruise ending in Fort Lauderdale?

    Ahoy there again, Michelle. Welcome back to planDisney with another question for us.

    I’m delighted to see you’ll be sailing on another Disney cruise soon. It’s so hard to think about the end of a magical vacation (and having to go back to reality!) but it’s important to sort out logistics of your return flight home. A great thing about sailing out of the Port Everglades Terminal is that it is close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…just about 15 minutes away!

    Debarkation typically starts around 8 AM after the ship has been cleared at port, starting with Guests choosing to do the Express Walk-Off option. However, Disney Cruise Line recommends Guests to not book outbound flights earlier than 11AM out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Debarkation Day. Personally, I’d like to enjoy a final breakfast in the same rotational dining restaurant as the night prior. Travel days can be hectic, and I prefer not to be harried to rush off the ship. Of course, if you must catch the earliest possible flight home, you can still have an enjoyable breakfast at the buffet. 

    If you plan to sail on another Disney cruise within the next 24 months, be sure to book a Placeholder Reservation before you disembark. This onboard-only offer allows you to enjoy 10% discount off prevailing rates on Disney Cruise Line website, as well as a reduced deposit on sailings 7 days or longer. 

    Michelle, please don’t hesitate to sail by planDisney again if you have more trip-planning questions for us. 

    Hope to SEA ya real soon,
    Kiki

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Meet the Panelist: Kiki, California

Greetings! I have been fascinated by the magic of Disney since I was a little girl; now that I am a mother of two, I love watching my children experience Disney Parks through their own eyes. I am also surrounded by fellow Disney-loving nurse friends whom I enjoy quick adults-only Disneyland Resort escapes or Disney Cruise Line voyages with. Whether you are planning your once-in-a-lifetime family trip or a short adults-only getaway to the Happiest Place on Earth, I am here to help!

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