Updating this for future cruisers. Depending on the number of people doing a Side By Side, Disney will make arrangements to get you to the other ship. On the first day of my Wish cruise, I met someone who was doing the same thing. It was so fortuitous that we met at the safety drill and struck up a friendship! He'd had a friend do a side by side, so he knew to go to Guest Services and notify them. I did the same, and they said they would consult with the manager and get back to me the next day. They delivered a letter to the stateroom and I've included the text below. We ended up being 6 parties making the transfer, 2 of whom I think we're contractors or cast members. Once everyone finally arrived to Nightengales, an officer walked us thru the line to collect our luggage. We were directed to meet at the Disney transport busses and tell them we were doing a side by side. The bus only took a few minutes to get from terminal 10 to 8. We later found out they dropped us in the wrong spot (near the cast member local bus stop instead of the bus depot area). Half of the group was allowed to go in to the terminal and because me and the other single gentleman were moving a bit more slowly we were separated from the group and eventually directed to stand over to the side by an annoyed worker who said they weren't ready for us. We told him we were side by side and he insisted we just needed to wait outside. After 25 minutes or so, the worker who directed us to stand out of the way went back to another worker and asked what we were supposed to do. We were then directed inside and asked why we didn't arrive with the other Side by Side families. It was clear they don't do this often and aren't super organized with it yet. When I checked in, I was not given boarding group 2, even after asking the cast member about what the letter said. I didn't push the issue as it didn't matter that much to me. All in all, I would definitely do a side by side again. I had a great time and the free transport Disney provided between the terminals was a nice bonus.
Dear Family,
It is our pleasure to have you sailing with
Disney Cruise Line on XXX 2025. Based on our reservation you will be sailing on Disney Fantasy and your Stateroom is XXXX.
The below are the information to guide you through the debarkation and embarkation that day:
The process begins at 9 AM with the debarkation from Disney Wish (in Terminal CT 10).
At 9:30 AM a transfer, via a motor coach in the bus depot, will accompany you to the Disney Fantasy (in Terminal CT 8).
Please remember, on debarking the Disney Wish, to have all your luggage with you for the US immigration and custom inspection.
Upon arrival to Disney Fantasy terminal (CT8), your bags will be handled by a porter and brought on to the ship.
After handing over your luggage, you will be allowed to enter the terminal immediately.
You will be assigned boarding Group #2 to embark on the Disney Fantasy.
We kindly ask you to meet at Nightingale Bar on Deck 3, midship and left side, at 08:45AM. You will be then escorted to the terminal.
We highly recommend that you complete your online check-in up to 08:00pm on the last night prior to your next cruise to expedite your embarkation. If you have not completed check-in then you will be assisted at the terminal.
Please ensure to keep your travel documents with you during this process.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Guest Services by dialing "O" from any shipboard telephone or visit Guest Services located on Deck 4 Mid-ship.
Thank you,
Guest Services Team
Disney Wish
