Discussion in disney cruise line discussion started by catefran90, aug 6, 2011. Disney cruise online check in is open to first time guests 75 days prior to sail date your online check in for a disney cruise is an important first step in making your cruise as magical as it possibly can be. During your designated port arrival time, team members will complete your checkin and get you set for a carefree cruise. The company was incorporated in 1996 as magical cruise company limited, through the first vessel, disney magic and is domiciled in london, england, with their operational headquarters located in celebration, florida disney cruise line currently operates four ships. Luckily, we have the most common disney cruise line frequently asked questions here for you to help you with the planning process.
However, we recommend downloading it at home so you can make use of all the. The less than 10minute online checkin process will save you as much as an hour at the port. Working for disney cruise line wdwmagic unofficial. Disney cruise line navigator app gets massive upgrade. While businesses are temporarily closing across the county and people are trying to pay the bills, disney cruise line has made some changes to when you can make your final booking payment. Disney cruise line frequently asked questions cruising can sometimes be confusing, especially for a firsttime cruiser. Download the newly enhanced disney cruise line navigator app and discover all the ways you can now use itat home as well as on board. There are a few disney cruise ship departure ports and local time zones are followed accordingly. As of march 14th, disney cruise line has decided to suspend all departures until april 12th, 2020 in an effort to protect guests and staff from coronavirus weve been keeping you posted on the latest updates regarding disneys response to the coronavirus. This will take you to the my online check in overview.
Disney cruise line tips for first timers family travel. The cruise line offers separate cool clubs for tweens and teens. First of all, you can now cruise to and from hawaii from vancouver, british columbia, canada in spring of 2020. Your nononsense, consumeroriented guide to disneys cruise line. You can also use the app to communicate with others on your cruise, even if you arent using cellular data or purchase wifi on the ship. Download disney cruise line navigator and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod. The time has arrived for you to check in for your long awaited disney cruise. Mon, december 3, 2018 disney cruise line and the winner ischeck out which ship won disney cruise lines gingerbread house competition.
Disney cruise line has changed their payment policy for. Drivers license needed if driving to or from the cruise embarkation debarkation. Twice, our family has cruised during disneys halloween on the high seas itineraries. To use disney cruise line navigator, download the app and use it in many ways at home. When can guest board the cruise ships disney cruise line. 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. 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. Latest walt disney world news coming soon mickey and minnies runaway railway march 4 2020 disney riviera resort december 2019 remys ratatouille adventure spring 2020 epcot space restaurant 2020 tron coaster spring 2021 epcot play pavilion early 2021 guardians of the galaxy spring 2021 reflections a disney lakeside lodge. Its the very first time the disney cruise line has been.
Disney cruise lines very merrytime cruises delightful life. Boarding for a cruise has the potential to be a stressful, cattleherding process that starts your vacation on a sour note. We will do it each time we get on and off the ship. May 21, 2016 disney castaway club platinum level guests will get group 1 boarding too. Disney cruise line frequently asked questions dcl faq. Plus, disney cruise line will visit three firsttime ports of call in greece, sweden and norway. Read as much cruise information as possible from dining tips to port excursions and everything in between. This page will be the most comprehensive listing of news reports, rumors, and updates about the new disney cruise ships. You have planned, prepped and now you get to check in and book all of your fun. When it was time to remove my appetizer plate art asked if i didnt like it. Explore the mediterranean, northern europe and beyond.
Every once in a while i have a reader ask questions about the online checkin process for their upcoming disney cruise. The unofficial guide to the disney cruise line by erin foster with len testa and ritchey halphen describes the best of disneys ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, topnotch childrens activities, and castaway cay, one of the best vacation islands in the caribbean. Now, i personally feel that the dining on disney cruise line is amazing. Disney cruise line disney holidays from walt disney.
Google play for android devices store at home or before boarding the ship. Go to the my disney cruise tab, then click my reservations. I wish that arranging an early boarding time for your cruise was as easy as saying bibbidi bobbidi boo, but there are a lot of factors leading in to that magical first few boarding groups. The complimentary service streamlines the checkin process and helps expedite boarding at the terminal giving guests more time to enjoy the ship and their vacation. However, the exact time youll board the ship depends on several factors.
This video walks you through all of the steps of using the disney cruise line website. Disney was the first cruise line, for example, to offer a majority of balcony staterooms something that has now become commonplace on new ships. So, if you are traveling from port canaveral or miami, then all your cruise documents will refer to the us eastern time zone est. The ultimate disney cruise packing list with a free printable download to make packing your family easy and quick.
Disney cruise line has a fleet of four incredible ships and each one offers a slightly different onboard experience. Artemis fowl disneys artemis fowl, based on the beloved book by eoin colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12yearold genius artemis fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he desperately tries to save his father who has been kidnapped. This gift basket is a result of client feedback as well as posts from. If you arrive prior to your port arrival time, we may request that you wait to enter the. There are fun pages for your child to fill out before, during, and after your cruise. We took this cruise for a five day stint as first time cruisers for any cruise line. Use the disney cruise line navigator app at home to book activities, make payments and check in online. Disney cruise lines onboard airline check in program april 4, 2016 by disney cruise mom 15 comments with disney cruise lines onboard airline checkin program you can have your boarding passes printed for you on the ship and your checked luggage taken from your stateroom, not to be seen again until you reach your home airport.
It includes schedule information about your entire cruise, port info, deck plans of the ship, restaurant menus, and so much more. Those cruises are fun and unique, but in my opinion there is not a more magical time and place in the world than to be on one of the gorgeous disney ships during christmastime during their very merrytime cruises sailings. If you have never sailed with dcl, the check in process can be exciting. Checkingin online for your disney cruise not only helps you save time at the cruise terminal, but it gives you the chance to prebook. After 8 disney cruises, i have put together my top 100 tips you need to know for your disney cruise. While a disney cruise line vacation is not an inexpensive holiday, most of the best things onboard are included, like character meetandgreet moments, dinner at main dining rooms, the stage shows. Disney cruise lines has some of the best staterooms.
Weve compiled a step by step process of your disney cruise. Before your cruise, you can visit the disney cruise line website to arrange a call to your child from mickey, goofy, or mickey and minnie together. The rest of the guests will board according to a combination of how early they did their online check in and what port arrival time they chose at the time of online check in. 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. The fun art of towelgami is a disney cruise line tradition loved by all ages. Disney cruise ship sets sail from new orleans for first time. Working for disney cruise line wdwmagic unofficial walt. Once youre on board, simply connect to the ships wifi networkcomplimentary to app users onlyand enjoy your cruise. D isney cruise line has announced they will be adding three new vessels to the existing fleet of dcl cruise ships. Guests anxious to begin their disney cruise line vacation can now complete their prearrival paperwork via the internet with a new service on called my online checkin. Disney cruise line was the first line to include a bathtub in almost every. You can hold a disney cruise line wedding, commitment ceremony or vow renewal that is as small as just the two of you, or as large as 100 guests. 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.
Disneys staterooms were also substantially larger than on most ships at that time also a trend the industry has adopted. 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. Mar 5, 2016 free disney cruise door printables plus disney tricks and tips for your travel. Your kids will love spending time coloring their favorite disney coloring. I will check with my family to see what i should pack. Where to download the navigator app disney cruise line. Online check in time the dis disney discussion forums. You can download the disney cruise line navigator app to your smartphone or. Disney cruise line tips for first timers book your disney cruise. You are also now able to make a payment on your cruise and, once youve passed that magical date, go through online checkin from the app.
The unofficial guide to the disney cruise line by with erin foster, laurel stewart, and ritchey halphen describes the best of disneys ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, topnotch childrens activities, and castaway cay. The most notable enhancement is youth activity registration form which allows parentsauthorized continue reading. If you really arent sure what to do, its a good idea to go with a disney travel agent, who can help you remember key dates for final payments, etc. Take a look at the deck plans, peruse the generous staterooms and cabin arrangements, and enjoy planning out your unforgettable disney cruise holiday. Disney travelers are familiar with the concept of online checkin, this preregistration that helps you breeze through the process upon arrival and get straight to the fun. Oct 09, 2019 disney does offer special adultonly dining on their ships for an additional fee. Use it during your cruise for onboard chat and more. The new policy began yesterday and will affect select sailings during the 2020 summer season.
More details can be found on the summer 2021 itineraries page of. First, here are the time frames for doing online check in. As a mom to five who has traveled on 7 disney cruises i assure you i have it down to a science. Your cruise documents may say that the ship leaves at 4 pm, but check in typically begins at 11 am and embarkation begins around noon. Disney cruise line wedding packages are usually available on all cruises, but only a few weddings are allowed for each sailing. Its also important to checkin online when getting ready for a disney cruise vacation. Plan your ideal vacation, make payments, use my online checkin, explore and book activities, add our protection plan, ground transportation, change dining seating and. Sep 20, 2017 disney cruise line embarkation day can be quite hectic if you dont do a little preplanning.
Get this right and youll be off to a great start for your cruise ive also made an infographic checklist, located at the end of this article. Earlier this week, disney cruise line announced a few enhancements to their my online checkin to streamline the terminal checkin process. Download the newly enhanced disney cruise line navigator app and discover all the ways you can now use it at. Email address or username more information beginning of tooltip content if youve registered with a site like,, or, you can use the same username and password. Disney cruise line embarkation day can be quite hectic if you dont do a little preplanning. Check out this massive collection of free disney coloring pages. The company was incorporated in 1996 as magical cruise company limited, through the first vessel, disney magic and is domiciled in london, england, with their operational headquarters located in celebration, florida. Not only do disney cruise line ships have a swimming pool and splash park, but they have multiple poolsand one is a serene adultsonly area, with a no kids allowed. Youre pouring a lot of time, effort, and money into this cruise, so be sure to get the most out of it. Disney s staterooms were also substantially larger than on most ships at that time also a trend the industry has adopted. Disney cruise line online checkin magical kingdoms. Choosing an early arrival time means you can start your vacation several hours before the ship sets sail, thus getting more fun for your money. Disney cruise line reveals new destinations for fall 2018.
The first panel just confirms that the sailing as well as the passengers in your reservation. Can i download the disney cruise line navigator app after i arrive at the terminal or on board the ship. Essential tips for your disney cruise embarkation day. First time sailors can book 75 days prior to sail date. The surest way to get an early boarding is to book a concierge level room because those guests board before the general boarding call. Enjoy the latest disney news and special offers straight to. Download the newly enhanced disney cruise line navigator app and discover all the ways you can now use itat. Disney cruise line is ordering crew members on the disney wonder who tested negative back to work, sparking fear about exposure to the virus after more than a month of cabin isolation. Their four ships, the disney dream, the disney fantasy, the disney magic, and the disney wonder, visit many areas including the bahamas, the caribbean, alaska, mexico, canada and new england and europe. I have cruised with other large companies and i can tell you that nobody does it better than disney when it comes time to quality of food. Online checkin at walt disney world and online checkin for your disney cruise are two very different things.
All departures through june 18, 2020, disney magic sailings through july 2, 2020 and vancouver sailings until the end of june 2020. How to use the disney cruise line navigator app tripsavvy. Disney cruise lines onboard airline check in program. Disney cruise line has some fun new itineraries in store for 2020. Each disney cruise hawaii itinerary includes five days at sea and stops at the biggest, most popular hawaiian islands. Disney cruise line frequently asked questions cruising can sometimes be confusing, especially for a first time cruiser. The new version includes a pre cruise experience allowing you to prepare for your upcoming voyage before leaving home. From amazing onboard activities to the smallest of details, like loveable huggable towel animals. In fact, richard recently wrote a blog for online checkin at disney world which should help you decide if online checkin at disney world is right for you.
First timer disney cruise line mistakes and how to avoid them. Disney cruise line sail guests on over 85 different itineraries ranging from 2 to 14 days. Bring the fun home with these easy stepbystep instructions for making a colorful turtle. Disney cruise line checkin process back to the mouse. Disney does offer special adultonly dining on their ships for an additional fee. The complimentary service streamlines the check in process and helps expedite boarding at the terminal giving guests more time to enjoy the ship and their vacation. Every once in a while i have a reader ask questions about the online check in process for their upcoming disney cruise. 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.
Tips for your first day on the disney cruise line family. Disney cruise line is a cruise line operation that is a subsidiary of the walt disney company. From planning to embarkation to castaway cay to the sad ending of debarkation we have got the best disney cruise tips to make your sailing a breeze. Disney cruise line has had to make another update to their booking policy after theyve already suspended all departures until april 12th due to coronavirus concerns. You can download the disney cruise line navigator app from the. This is a smart move even if you dont use the app, because it will turn off your data so youre not smacked with. To make your embarkation day go quicker you should definitely take advantage of online checkin.
The magic for less travel shows you how to use the disney cruise line website to plan and manage your cruise. To access my online check in, guests with disney cruise line reservations simply click the my disney cruise tab on. First timer disney cruise line mistakes and how to avoid. The colorful, retro design is the perfect way to remember your last disney cruise and anticipate your next one, while brightening up the backdrop on all of your devices. Online checkin for your disney cruise disney cruise mom. The longanticipated disney cruise ship set sail from the port of new orleans friday afternoon. The app allows you to sign in with the same log in information they use to access my reservations on when you click on your avatar in the app it will take you to a logout screen, at this time the app is not set up to modify your profile. Mar 01, 2015 there are a few disney cruise ship departure ports and local time zones are followed accordingly.
As a special holiday surprise, disney cruise line released a new digital wallpaper created exclusively for castaway club members. During your designated port arrival time, team members will complete your check in and get you set for a carefree cruise. Disney cruise line coronavirus covid19 travel alert. Dec 11, 2017 the magic for less travel shows you how to use the disney cruise line website to plan and manage your cruise. The unofficial guide to disney cruise line 2018 the. At disney world, some people elect not to use online checkin at all. Its not that they dont think you can do the job, its just they want to check that you know what youre letting yourself in for. But, instead, the right disney touches, from peppy music to smiling employees, makes the disney cruise boarding process a breeze. 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. Disney magic while businesses are temporarily closing across the county and people are trying to pay the bills, disney cruise line has made some changes to when you can make. Online checkin for your disney cruise disney cruise mom blog.
Find out about downloading the disney cruise line navigator app at the terminal or. Disney cruise lines navigator app for apple and android has been. Book your disney cruise line vacation through dreams unlimited travel and receive an exclusive, complimentary gift basket. If you happen to be going on an alaskan voyage or sailing from california, then you will be following the pacific. Download the disney cruise navigator app tripsavvy. Listed below is every known deal, offer, coupon, onboard credit or discount available for disney cruise line dcl, plus lots of free information about how to save money on a disney cruise. Apr 04, 2016 disney cruise lines onboard airline check in program april 4, 2016 by disney cruise mom 15 comments with disney cruise lines onboard airline checkin program you can have your boarding passes printed for you on the ship and your checked luggage taken from your stateroom, not to be seen again until you reach your home airport. May 11, 2017 disney cruise line reveals new destinations for fall 2018 just announced today, disney cruise line will sail on new itineraries and to new ports in fall 2018, including firsttime visits to bermuda and quebec city, canada both with multiple days to experience these captivating destinations. Look for ships with outdoor movie screens, water parks with water slides and soaker areas, ropes courses and minigolf for allday fun. Right next to the cruise you are checking in to, you will see the online check in. Tue, december 3, 2019 disney cruise line winner announced in disney cruise lines sixth annual gingerbread house competition.
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