Once they call your boarding number, you and your family will be boarding the ship and on your way to an adventure of a lifetime. We are going on the 2 day out of ny city next june manhatten cruise terminal i think, and am taking amtrak from albany to nypenn. Watch on the go, or get the full experience on your tv at home. Use my online checkin to fill out your cruise documents and register kids for. Once youve clicked it, it will allow you to log in. Disney cruise line does a pretty good job of filling up those ships. You can check in online at least four days prior to your sail date, which will save you time when you arrive on embarkation day. Upgrading your disney cruise line cabin at the pier pack. You can download the disney cruise line navigator app to your smartphone or. Since i am within the time period for my upcoming cruise, i thought it would be a good idea to take some screen shots and walk you through the process.
The disney magic was the first of the disney cruise ships, launched in 1998, and renovated in 20. The best time of year to take a disney cruise dcl prep school. You can download the latest version of the disney cruise more help. Receiving an upgrade from a cruise line makes a passenger feel appreciated even special but garnering one of these prizes is not guaranteed. Disneys staterooms were also substantially larger than on most ships at that time also a trend the industry has adopted. For veteran disney travelers, though, or cruisers on a budget, prepacking these items for a disney cruise is an absolute given. Disney cruise line checkin process back to the mouse. We always worked on the theory that we wanted to start our adventure at the earliest possible opportunity, and get on board, find our feet and our room. First timer disney cruise line mistakes and how to avoid. When is the best time to board your disney cruise ship. Feb 10, 2017 midnight eastern is the official time.
At disney world, some people elect not to use online check in at all. Disney s staterooms were also substantially larger than on most ships at that time also a trend the industry has adopted. Download disney cruise line navigator and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Here is what you need to know to do your disney cruise online checkin. Online check in time the dis disney discussion forums.
If you have ever planned a trip to the walt disney world resort in orlando, you are likely familiar with crowd calendars which predict crowd levels in the park on any given day. If this is your first cruise, your checkin day will be 75 days from your sailing date. Platinum level can book 120 days prior to sailing, gold 105 days, and silver 90 days. Use the form below to quickly calculate the date when your. The packing checklist for a disney cruise is very similar to the packing checklist for any cruise, warm or cold climate. The magic for less travel shows you how to use the disney cruise line website to plan and manage your cruise.
I have sailed on three different cruise lines, and i have to say that disney takes the cake when it comes to cruising. Disney cruise online checkin is open to first time guests 75 days prior to sail date. As a mom to five who has traveled on 7 disney cruises i assure you i have it down to a science. There are, however, a few items to add for that magical disney experience. Port arrival time question on dcl online check in disney. Midnight est of the day you can checkin opens up the excursiondining booking window. If you hover over my disney cruise, youll see my online checkin. You just take the bus and you get to the port when you get there.
Sail your first time like a pro with these disney cruise tips. Jan 15, 2018 disney cruise line asks guests to arrive at the cruise terminal within their port arrival time. Get this right and youll be off to a great start for your cruise. Disney cruise line suggests that guests book return flights anytime from 11. If you have never sailed with dcl, the check in process can be exciting. If you have taken 14 cruises this makes you a silver castaway club member, your date will be 90 days out. I was wondering if i could showcase this on a server that i might make in the future.
Passports birth certificates make sure you bring a passport check expiration dates or if you are on a closed loop cruise you can also use a birth certificate. Your cruise needs to be paid for in full to register for activities, but not to check in. Oct 09, 2019 if you are joining us for the first time click here to start from the beginning. Disney was the first cruise line, for example, to offer a majority of balcony staterooms something that has now become commonplace on new ships. How to request an upgrade on a disney cruise getaway usa. First time disney cruisers75 days prior to sail date. If your flight is delayed and you arrive between 3. In other words, the earlier you do online checkin, the earlier you get to. Apr 11, 2016 one thing that first time disney cruisers or any cruisers, for that matter might not know is that sometimes you can try and upgrade your room while checking in for your cruise at the port. If you are not getting wifi privileges for the family, you can actually text your familyfriends in the cruise line app for no fee. Online checkin for your disney cruise disney cruise mom.
Dec 14, 20 i have liked disney ever since i was a kid and i got to go on this cruise last year which was a lot of fun. Online checkin for your disney cruise disney cruise mom blog. Visit the disney cruise website shortly before your check in time to log in. When you arrive at your disney resort hotel, visit the front desk and well provide any theme park tickets that are included in your disney resort hotel packageeven if it is before the standard checkin time. Disney asks you to select a port arrival time when you do online checkin. Mar 16, 2017 every once in a while i have a reader ask questions about the online check in process for their upcoming disney cruise. Disney cruise line checkin process youve booked your disney cruise now its approaching your checkin day and you wonder what will happen. Dining on a disney cruise is part of the attraction of the vacation. How to do your disney cruise online checkin magical memory.
Then, youll get checkedin and receive a boarding number. Mar 21, 2016 by the time we arrived at the airport, there was already a decent line forming for magical express check in to the port. While on board the disney dream cruise line, you will have the opportunity to join in the fun on a couple of different deck. Meaning you can board sooner than the other thousands who book late or dont checkin on time. I took my son and got in line to check in while my husband waited for the items to off load from the marriott bus and then get them on the disney luggage truck. Well, relax, when it comes to cruising, each ships maximum capacity determines crowd levels.
Find great deals, tips and tricks on cruise critic to help plan your cruise. From diverse meals 24 hours a day, cruisers taste buds are sure to be delighted. When can guest board the cruise ships disney cruise line. After you book your cruise and your window opens up, you can choose your port arrival time. Disney cruise ship sets sail from new orleans for first time. The disney cruise line app is very helpful during your cruise.
In exactly 60 days from today, i will be venturing off on my fourth disney cruise in less than two years. Determine your checkin date your cruise is booked, your bags are mentally packed and you log on to disneycruise. During your designated port arrival time, team members will complete your check in and get you set for a carefree cruise. Disney cruise line was the first line to include a bathtub in almost every. Disney cruise line online checkin begins at midnight eastern time 75 days before your cruise date. How to do your disney cruise online checkin magical. However, from past experience, checkin becomes available a few hours before midnight on your booking day. It also has your daily schedule available which i used daily. But, instead, the right disney touches, from peppy music to smiling employees, makes the disney cruise boarding process a breeze. Jun 09, 2014 book your disney cruise line vacation through dreams unlimited travel and receive an exclusive, complimentary gift basket.
Download the disney cruise navigator app tripsavvy. You should load the disney cruise app on your phone well in advance of cruise day, since it has a neat countdown function whenever you turn the app. Or you can lose the paper and personalize your trip on your smartphone with the help of the disney cruise line navigator app. Time zone question the dis disney discussion forums. Closed loop means the cruise starts and ends in the united states. Use the disney cruise line navigator app at home to book activities, make payments and check in online. All the disney cruise tips you need to know before. Disneys newer cruise ships, the disney dream 2011 and disney fantasy 2012 are,000ton vessels with 1,250 rooms that hold up to 4,000 travelers the. Read as much cruise information as possible from dining tips to port excursions and everything in between. Explore awardwinning family cruises featuring worldclass entertainment, modern amenities and legendary service to worldwide ports of call in the bahamas, the caribbean, alaska, europe, mexico, canada and more.
D isney cruise line has announced they will be adding three new vessels to the existing fleet of dcl cruise ships. Additionally, if you download the disney cruise line app ahead of time which i highly recommend, you can view all of the activities in real time and even create an itinerary for yourself and your family. Kayaking on our alaska cruise on the disney wonder was a definite highlight, and all because we could arrange our port adventures in advance of our disney cruise. Online checkin for new cruisers on disney cruise line. But there are times when people have been able to book port excursions, paloremy, spa appointments, etc, at midnight, but not complete the actual online checkin part which gives you the pat until later. Those of you on the west coast are lucky and dont have to stay up as late as those of us on the east coast. Considering the best time to actually head on board a disney cruise wasnt something that crossed my mind over the first few cruises we took. Disney will email you and give you a heads up, but you can also find this simply by logging in the disney cruise website, going to my reservation and it will be there. How to get a port upgrade on your disney cruise disney. Your key to the world travel planner will remind you of when your final payment is due.
However, the exact time youll board the ship depends on several factors. First time cruisers, who are not yet castaway club members, may book 75 days. We have found checkin at disney cruise line to be quick and painless. Download the newly enhanced disney cruise line navigator app and discover. Despite all of my advanced research and my ninjalike travel planning skills, there were many unknowns for me. Boarding for a cruise has the potential to be a stressful, cattleherding process that starts your vacation on a sour note. A growing selection of new tv shows and movies from the master storytellers at disney, pixar, marvel, star wars, and national geographic. If you are staying at an official walt disney world resort or at hyatt regency orlando international airport the night before your cruise and you are using disneys bus service to the port, you do not choose a port arrival time during online checkin. Note that if you have cruised before there are several levels platinum to silver you will have a different checkin date vs someone that is a first timer. Disney boarding time disney cruise line cruise critic. This will allow plenty of time to enjoy the morning breakfast onboard, debark the ship, and make your way through customs before boarding the motor coach for the return trip to the airport.
Essential disney cruise advice for first time cruisers. You can download the navigator app for apple or android devices. First, here are the time frames for doing online checkin. Note that if you have cruised before there are several levels platinum to silver you will have a different checkin date vs someone that is a. The time has arrived for you to check in for your long awaited disney cruise. Booking window date calculator the disney cruise line blog. I am a planner, and i want to walk you through every. But there are times when people have been able to book port excursions, paloremy, spa appointments, etc, at midnight, but not complete the actual online check in part which gives you the pat until later. Essential tips for your disney cruise embarkation day. Its available for free for iphone and android, and its a great way to organize your time and make sure you dont miss a thing. Where to download the navigator app disney cruise line. Your checkin date will depend on how many disney cruises you have taken. You have planned, prepped and now you get to check in and book all of your fun.
Many of these specialty items many disneythemed arent mentioned much on other packing checklists as they can be bought on or during the disney cruise. This is not rigidly enforced the time is a suggestion intended to keep an entire shipload of people from arriving at the terminal at 11. Resort check in and check out times walt disney world. Youre pouring a lot of time, effort, and money into this cruise, so be sure to get the most out of it. Disney asks you to select a port arrival time when you do online checkin prior to your cruise.
Again overall, an amazing time in a very congenial wonder land. First timer disney cruise line mistakes and how to avoid them. The ultimate disney cruise packing list with a free printable download to make packing your family easy and quick. According to mousesavers, you can improve your chances of getting a disney cruise upgrade by booking at a low price early. During your designated port arrival time, team members will complete your checkin and get you set for a carefree cruise. At the same time, you can register your kids for the youth clubs, reserve spa treatments, book shore excursions, and sign up for special activities, events, and dining experiences. On a disney cruise, its a stressful world after all. To use disney cruise line navigator, download the app and use it in many ways at home. Your online checkin for a disney cruise is an important first step in making your cruise as magical as it possibly can be. There is so much to know about dining on disney cruise line.
Platinum and concierge cabin passengers120 days prior to sail date. At the same time, you can register your kids for the youth clubs, reserve spa treatments, book shore excursions, and. Its the very first time the disney cruise line has been here, very first time. Once youre on board, simply connect to the ships wifi networkcomplimentary to app users onlyand enjoy your cruise.
Is the time that you do the online checkin related to the number you get to embark. In fact, richard recently wrote a blog for online check in at disney world which should help you decide if online check in at disney world is right for you. Disney cruise online checkin, port arrival time, dining. If you booked your cruise through a travel agent or anywhere other than directly through disney then you will have to link the reservation on your disney cruise line account a couple of hours before checkin time make sure you have your passports passports are always recommended but sometimes you can travel with a birth certificate, a. This page will be the most comprehensive listing of news reports, rumors, and updates about the new disney cruise ships. Weve compiled a step by step process of your disney cruise. One of the more prominent castaway club perks is the ability to book onboard and shore excursions before anyone else. Use it during your cruise for onboard chat and more. Now you want to know when the booking date will open for when youll be able to complete the disney cruise line online checkin process and be able to book those necessary reservations for your upcoming disney cruise this includes shore excursions, some spa appointments some are reserved after boarding, nursery times each guest is allowed a. This gift basket is a result of client feedback as well as posts from. Just like the disney parks, theres a lot to learn about disney cruising. To make it easier on you, here is my guide to online checkin, port arrival time, dining and port adventures on disney cruise lines. Essential disney cruise advice for first time cruisers 1.
The most important thing you need to know before checking in for your cruise is that you must be paid in. Tips for your first day on the disney cruise line family. The operational hours of the cruise terminal and parking garage in port canaveral begin at 10. Disney cruise line important date planning calculator tool. Drivers license needed if driving to or from the cruise embarkation debarkation. I have liked disney ever since i was a kid and i got to go on this cruise last year which was a lot of fun. Jun 27, 2012 online check in at walt disney world and online check in for your disney cruise are two very different things. Find out about downloading the disney cruise line navigator app at the terminal or.
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