One thing to keep in mind is the date for both your online check-in and when you can book activities and entertainment options onboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Why is this important, you might ask? Well, the ability to book activities before anyone else is incredibly important, as it allows you to secure spots in some of the best restaurants, including Enchanté, Remy, and Palo. It’s also a great way to reserve your place for the Royal Gathering, so you and your family can take pictures with the Disney Princesses. Oh, yeah, it's also a great way to secure a land excursion before anyone else!
Preparing for your early check-in is also crucial. This way, you can choose a better arrival time at the port and plan your special day well in advance, selecting a specific hour that best fits your schedule.
How early you can book activities and initiate your check-in depends on two factors: your Disney Castaway Club level (which is Disney Cruise Line loyalty program) and whether or not you are staying in a concierge stateroom.
Concierge rooms are among the best accommodations onboard Disney Cruise ships, offering numerous benefits, including the ability to book activities early. The Castaway Club loyalty program is based on how many times you've sailed with Disney in the past and is divided as follows:
- General (never sailed with Disney Cruise Line)
- Silver (1 sailing)
- Gold (5 sailings)
- Platinum (10 sailings)
- Pearl (25 sailings)
Early Check-in & Booking
- If you are staying in a Concierge Room: You can complete your online check-in 40 days before your cruise date and book activities 120 days prior to your sail date.
- General Tier: You can complete your online check-in 30 days before your cruise date and book activities 75 days prior to your sail date.
- Silver: You can complete your online check-in 33 days before your cruise date and book activities 90 days prior to your sail date.
- Gold: You can complete your online check-in 35 days before your cruise date and book activities 105 days prior to your sail date.
- Platinum: You can complete your online check-in 38 days before your cruise date and book activities 120 days prior to your sail date.
Pearl: You can complete your online check-in 40 days before your cruise date and book activities 123 days prior to your sail date.
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