This is a closed loop cruise (departs and returns to the US). IF an emergency arose though, we might have to stop elsewhere and a passport is a very valuable thing to have if that emergency involves your family. I personally never travel without one now. Too many 'what ifs'
Also, we were told by the person processing our passports to make a copy of your birth certificate (don't take the certified one!). Also make a copy of your id page of your passport and med insurance card, then put then in a safe place in your cabin. If your passport is lost, the copy will help authorities secure you passage back home. It is suggested you take the birth cert and insurance copies w you on excursions. Any med emergencies or missed return time, these docs can help in a pinch.Pat answered, and I copied this from wdwforgrownups:
It's important to remember that if you are traveling abroad from your home you are subject to the laws and customs of the country you are visiting. Contrary to popular belief, the Disney Cruise Line is not a little piece of America at sea. The Disney Cruise Line ships are flagged in the Bahamas, while on board you will be subject to Bahamian and International Maritime Law, as well as those laws of the country where you are in port.
Do I Need A Passport For A Disney Cruise?
For U.S. citizens a passport is not required for travel on closed loop cruises (a closed loop cruise is one that that both departs from and returns to a U.S. port). Exact identification requirements for all travelers sailing onboard the Disney Cruise Line can be found at the Passport & Documentation Page on the DCL website. However, if any sort of emergency were to occur while overseas, you would not be allowed to fly home without one. That is true whether the unlikely event is one where the ship is at fault, or a personal or medical emergency. All air travel into the U.S. from foreign countries requires a valid book-style passport. Therefore, both the Disney Cruise Line and I highly recommend that guests of all ages traveling onboard DCL have a valid passport to offer an extra level of security while visiting overseas.
Passport Cards may be used as identification cards. However, like any other state issued ID, they can not be used to fly home in an emergency from any foreign port. Therefore, optimum choice is to have a book-style passport book.
So excited! My inlaws are coming today so I can start filling grammy in on routines and she can see how we handle daily school routines. My bro in law & his wife are moving back to FL so we get to see them on our trip. Hubby is job hunting so we may even be making a move before the cruise. Amazing how things can change in 3 months!
Hi Lynn! I hope you get Palo Brunch!
We are enjoying a mostly quiet weekend in Cape May. I would like to get to Cape May Point SP. My sister and her friends went there yesterday and had fun watching Dolphins frolic in the surf! It feels good to be able to move around a bit. I still need pain meds and ice for my knees.
There is some interest in our Ohio house. Maybe some negotiations will be successful. If not, we are considering abandoning our plans to be snowbirds. If I'm able to negotiate stairs, the need for a single level main home is lessened.
Our weather is beautiful, sunshine and breezy. Not many folks are in the ocean which is about 60 degrees F.
Bobbi
I use a walker, and I have PT 4 more times between now and June 5th when I see my surgeon. After I see him, I hope to get another script for PT. Since I used a walker or a cane for walking for at least 6-9 months before the surgery, I think I need some help for letting go of a walking aid. I walk a few steps in the house, but I don't feel all that confident when I am not holding on to something.
My personal shore treats are salt water taffy and molasses paddles. Tom and the rest of our family, grand children included prefer fudge. Then there are the Philly style soft pretzels...yum!
My cruise special treats are Mickey Bars. I rarely order a dessert in a main dining room that is not a Mickey Bar!
Bobbi
