Best Time to Arrive

[Sue (mom of 3 boys!)]

What time should we plan on arriving at the terminal? We are cruising during school vacation, so I'm thinking the ship will be full. Also, it's the three night, so I want to get every minute I can on the ship !
Is there a typical time people can check in and board, or does it vary?

 

[CM_Mom]

How early you get there depends on how much you like to wait. See http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=664538 for a comment on boarding for this week's Magic. They usually start checking folks in about 10:45 or 11:00 and start boarding the ship about 12:00. There is stuff to look at in the terminal and video screens with cartoons for the kids to watch.

If you get there about 12:30, you won't be the first ones on the ship but you might not have to wait very long either. Staterooms aren't usually ready until 1:30 or 2:00 so you have to keep up with your carry-ons till then.

Not a definite answer but at least some info to help you make a decision. If you're going with all three boys you might prefer to go closer to 11:00 or 12:00 and have less of a wait.

 

[GenieDana]

I want to get every minute I can on the ship

You answer your own question?