Put all your boarding documents in a zip plastic bag. Print out your boarding pass - it just is easier. Have them ready when you arrive.
You are going to have a separate line for check-in. You may be directed to it. If not, once you are in the building, downstairs, head to the far right. That’s where the Concierge guest line is. Well, not much of a line. You still have your documents out and ready until you go through here. Ignore most lines up to this point. They are not for you.
Wear something fun or pretty for photos of your family as you enter.
There’s a Concierge Waiting Area. I don’t know if you spend any time in the main terminal waiting area, where there is a large model of the Magic and floors with a built-in map of the Bahamas (very nicely done).
The rest of us have our room keys waiting outside our cabins, in a secure envelope. I expect you will be escorted into the ship.
Your family will be announced by whatever name your offer to the Cast Member before entering the ship in the atrium level. This happens for all guests.
Follow your Concierge host. Maybe it’s straight to the restaurant for lunch, 1923, or upstairs to the Concierge Lounge and cabins.
Honestly, there’s not so much you have to know.
Do not go to general Guest Services for info or help - you have the Hosts in your lounge for those needs.
Remember, no swim diapers in pools.
Your dining room attendants should be helpful with questions there. Kids and adults can order from either’s menu. You can order as little or as much as you want. If you need simple fruit, pasta, veggies, salad that may not be mentioned on the menu… just ask.
Check out the food in the Lounge as you head to meals to see what is on offer.
The pool deck quick service food (Cantina, BBQ) are unique to the Wish.
Leave your beach towels at home. They are provided. Don’t forget sunscreen. And a second bathing suit.
Lunch hours in Castaway are limited; pay attention to that.
If you don’t get a Cabana, the beach is very nice. Loungers and umbrellas provided.
And look for churro Mickey waffles each morning in the buffet until the one day they are available. Maybe the juice dispenser will have Jungle Juice. I hear there might be Dole Whip on the Concierge Sun deck.
DCL app on phone? Turn phone to airplane mode before sailing away.
iPhone Messenger works onboard to each other and to reach friends left behind while you cruise. It’s no extra charge (but keep it in airplane mode).
And…Enjoy yourself. Bon Voyage.