Ahoy Jennifer!
I’m so happy to hEAR that you will be setting sail with Captain Mickey on a
Disney Magic at Sea itinerary. These voyages offer the
AquaDunk,
Rapunzel’s Royal Table,
Tangled: the Musical, and many forecasted character sightings (like princesses, MARVELous characters, and even some
Frozen favorites). So my guess is that Guests won’t even miss dry land because they are too busy having fun at sea!
I’m so glad you asked this question. As you are already aware, there have been some tweaks for the Disney Magic at Sea itineraries in that Guests need reservations for certain activities. It's also spelled out on the
Disney Magic at Sea Experience Updates page. It’s worth getting a jump on making your reservations for complimentary activities like the West-End-style shows, fitness center sessions and Youth Clubs. You can read all about the details regarding these activities
here.
After talking to my friends at Disney Cruise Line, they confirmed that
Online Check-in opens at midnight EST 30 days in advance of the voyage. In your case, that would mean that you could make reservations online starting at 5:00 A.M. UK time on June 18th for your Disney Magic at Sea itinerary that sets sail on July 18th. So plan on an early bedtime the night before so you can be ready to roll bright and early!
Jennifer, promise me you will stop back by planDisney if we can help you with any cruise planning questions. Enjoy every moment of your Disney Magic at Sea voyage!
Happy Sailing!
Sherry