Ahoy, Andrea, and welcome back to planDisney!
Thank you for continuing to visit us here with all your Disney planning questions. I'm excited your crew will be back on board Disney Cruise Line. I love all the ships in the fleet, but the
Disney Fantasy holds a special place in my heart because of the many magical memories made throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Europe. I hope your family has the most fantastical time sailing on her when it's your turn at the end of the month!
Andrea, you've asked a great question because your
travel documentation is one of the most important items you'll bring to the cruise in a couple of weeks. I know you don't want any hiccups when you check in at the terminal. I'm sorry you've received conflicting information, but I reached out to Disney Cruise Line to confirm that your dad's passport should be valid for the entire length of the cruise. He should not have any issues since it does not expire for several more months. So just make sure everyone has their valid Canadian passports before leaving home, along with your port arrival form (or QR code saved to mobile wallet), and check-in should be a breeze! I always pack ours in a plastic folder that snaps closed so I can quickly pull it out of my carry-on for the Cast Member taking care of us.
Your
Bahamian vacation awaits, Andrea! I know how excited you must be to have an opportunity to stop at both private destinations,
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and
Disney Castaway Cay. I enjoy visiting both on the same sailing because they each have their own unique feel. Be sure to check the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app for RUSH! A Junkanoo Celebration on Lookout Cay. It's a must-do while on the island! I also adore the Bahamian-inspired attire the characters wear and the festive backdrops between the tram drop-off area and Goombay Cultural Center. Everything is so colorful and vibrant that your
photos will be spectacular!
I hope the next two weeks go by in the blink of an eye and your crew is hearing those magical words, "Welcome Aboard!" There's no better feeling than knowing your vacation is underway.
Have a magical time,
Nancy