Whether you have sailed Disney Cruise Line multiple times and are a Castaway Club Member, or this is your first time sailing with Disney, it is important you review the policies prior to your embarkation date to avoid any issues boarding the ship.
Port Canaveral
Many people on our team have sailed with Disney, and we were reviewing their policies when we noticed three big changes; here is what you need to know!
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Embarkation Process
It can be so exciting to complete your check-in and get your PAT (Port Arrival Time) along with your boarding group. Sometimes, people want to board the ship as soon as they can, and others are still traveling to the port on embarkation day.
Disney Magic model in the terminal at Port Canaveral
But it is not only the Disney Magic and the Disney Wish. Those booked on Disney Dream sailings beginning November 6th, 2024, OR Disney Fantasy sailings beginning December 14th, 2024, departing from Florida-based ports, will also have to adhere to the 3 PM all-aboard time on embarkation day.
The Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy are home to Palo, and the Disney Wish is home to Palo Steakhouse. These adult-only restaurants have a dress code, and they are upscale dining locations.
Palo Steakhouse
Semi-formal or formal attire is recommended, but you can get away with dress-casual attire “with a polished look.” While there is a dress code, you are still able to wear jeans in good condition, dress pants, collared shirts, dressy tops, and lifestyle shoes. However, t-shirts, swimwear, shorts, and sports attire are not allowed.
Palo Steakhouse on the Disney Wish
The dress code has been relaxed for one meal time: brunch ONLY. At brunch, you can now wear dress shorts. If you are unsure if your shorts count as dress shorts, stay on the safe side and wear pants. A skirt, dress, or pants are still required for dinner.
According to an email Disney sent to guests with upcoming reservations, “For round trip sailings departing from the U.S., guests using a birth certificate as citizenship documentation are reminded that only an original state-issued birth certificate is acceptable. Guests 16 years of age and older are also required to present a physical government-issued photo ID.”
Disney Magic Stateroom
This means you must have the original copy of the birth certificate with you if you plan to use it as an identifying document.
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This is super important to know before you go. If you are unable to obtain the original document, you must make sure to have one of the other allowed identifying documents in order to embark and disembark the ship.
Emma on the Disney Magic
If you are sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line soon, make sure to review the policy to make sure you are all set to go for an easy and relaxing vacation.
7 Replies to “Disney Cruise Line CONFIRMS 3 New Policy Changes”
My family has been on four Disney cruises with three on the Wish and one on the Fantasy. Our trips included Alaska, Western Caribbean and the Bahamas. Our kids are adults now but hopefully we’ll do more cruising when the grandkids arrive.
I absolutely loved cruising on the Wish in June. Crew members went above and beyond to make this cruise enjoyable. Entertainment was superb for both young and old alike. You don’t see unruly and drunken sail mates, which no child should. Only wish I had gone on 7 day cruise instead of 5. Hoping to visit again with my Disney family soon.
My family has been on four Disney cruises with three on the Wish and one on the Fantasy. Our trips included Alaska, Western Caribbean and the Bahamas. Our kids are adults now but hopefully we’ll do more cruising when the grandkids arrive.
We did 2 on the dream but this time we will be sailing on the magic in october
Pearl status. Deck. Is the only cruise we take
Been on two Disney cruises, Wonder and Dream. Will sail on the Wish next Febuary 2025. We also go to Disneyland and Disney World.
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We went on the Disney Cruise this August, we were on the ship Fantasy
I am 73 years old and it was the best time I ever had.
I absolutely loved cruising on the Wish in June. Crew members went above and beyond to make this cruise enjoyable. Entertainment was superb for both young and old alike. You don’t see unruly and drunken sail mates, which no child should. Only wish I had gone on 7 day cruise instead of 5. Hoping to visit again with my Disney family soon.