How early can you board?

[tchrmom]

OK, DCL vetrens.........I know Disney says you cam embark at 1:00, please give us some inside info to help us along!

 

[taswira]

I boarded at 12:15. It all depends on how long it takes them to clean up the ship from the cruise that returned that morning and prepare for the new passengers. 1:00 is their estimated time.

 

[Michelle]

Embarkation is usally between 12:15 and 12:30, even though the stated time is 1:00 pm.

 

[sshuttle]

With that time in mind, what time should you get to the cruise terminal for check in, to ensure boarding early?

 

[taswira]

Any time after 10:30am. The parking lots and access open then (unless something has changed in the past month).

 

[sshuttle]

Thanks taswira! It looks like we're going on the same cruise, we're also sailing on the Wonder on May 12. Can't wait!!!inkbounc

 

[taswira]

Hey sshuttle - That's right! I hope to meet up with you somewhere. I'm sure it will be a fantastic cruise!

Are you going to do the lime green ribbon DISer thing?

 

[sshuttle]

What is the lime green DISer thing? Should I be afraid?

 

[taswira]

Well, I've read occasionally on this board that DISers wear (or attach to their luggage, purse, camera bag, etc) a lime green ribbon so they can recognize each other as DISers, since so many of us have communicated but not yet met.

Can anyone else clarify this?

 

[DixieDreamer]

You got it right! Lime green ribbons are our SECRET CODE! LOL !

It does work too... I have met a couple of DISers at WDW by having my limegreen ribbon in my DD's hair and on my fanny pack!

 

[taswira]

Thanks, DixieDreamer!

So that was why I asked, sshuttle. We'll be on the same cruise and I'll be looking for lime green ribbons - - and wearing one if I can find one!

 

[sshuttle]

Sounds like a fun idea. I'll go to the craft store and get some ribbon and attach it to my camera case!