Arrival time at Port

UGAFan0829

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I know a lot of you recommed arriving early to the Port. Exactly what time would y'all recommend?
On our last cruise, we didn't get there until 1 or so, and the line to drop off luggage was long, but once we got inside the line to check in went fairly fast, and of course by that time we were able to board and go on to our rooms. Next time I want to be a little earlier so that we can board before the crowd hits, so I wanted to see what you guys recommend.
 
We arrived around 10:45 and hardly anyone else was there yet. We right through everything. Check in was very easy. Before you knew it they let us on the ship somewhere between 11:30 and 12:00.
 

Early is where it's at! Our shuttle from the Radisson got us to the port a few minutes before 10:00 am. No lines anywhere. We were about the fourth family in line to get on the ship. I observed that not everyone had their documents filled out and although they were early into the port, and the line wasn't so bad for them, it would have been even shorter if they had walked in "ready to roll". Luggage, check- in, reservations, the club & lab sign up, it was all a breeze. No waiting.
 
We arrive around 10:30. You don't want to wait to long because the WDW buses start rolling in and lines can get long. If you arrive around 10:30 we usually have someone wait in line to get on the ship and the rest walk around and enjoy the atrium, meet characters, look at the model of the ship, watch videos, etc. It is also nice to get on the ship to hit the buffet early or lay by the pool.

Have fun.
 

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