We went on our first Disney Cruise in February 2017. I wasn't sure if my family would want to go on another Disney Cruise as we are a Park family.
I made the rookie mistake of going to the onboard booking desk on the last night. When I went, there was a long line up so I left. I returned a couple hours later and the line was much better. I had about 3 families ahead of me at the time. When it came down to myself and the family in front of me, a lady walked by us, looked at the line and proceeded to check in at the monitor across from the booking desk. Lol.. at this time, I realized that you were supposed to check in the line using your Cruise Card. However, I didn't think anything of it because it was clear that we had been waiting for some time.
When it was time for the family in front of me to go, I was surprised to see the lady who came after us rush to booking desk. The Cast Member was very observant and proceeded to tell the lady that the gentleman had been waiting before her. The lady was very rude and gave the Cast Member attitude about not serving her right away.
I don't know what others would do but if I was in a situation where there was a line up and it was obvious that others had been waiting but did not check in electronically, I would have explained the process to them and let those who had been there before me check in.
After the gentleman in front of me had been served, the lady went to the desk and proceeded with her questions.
When it was finally my turn, I told the Cast Member that she had done the right thing. I mentioned to her that I was also there before the other lady but thought it was best to let her be on her way. I know if I had said something, the Cast Member would have stood up for me and would have received further grief.
So my tips for first timers are:
1) Go to the onboard booking desk earlier on in the cruise to avoid long line ups.
2) There is an electronic check in station that you may not see right away depending on how long the line up is. Check in to avoid inconsiderate people jumping the line.
I made the rookie mistake of going to the onboard booking desk on the last night. When I went, there was a long line up so I left. I returned a couple hours later and the line was much better. I had about 3 families ahead of me at the time. When it came down to myself and the family in front of me, a lady walked by us, looked at the line and proceeded to check in at the monitor across from the booking desk. Lol.. at this time, I realized that you were supposed to check in the line using your Cruise Card. However, I didn't think anything of it because it was clear that we had been waiting for some time.
When it was time for the family in front of me to go, I was surprised to see the lady who came after us rush to booking desk. The Cast Member was very observant and proceeded to tell the lady that the gentleman had been waiting before her. The lady was very rude and gave the Cast Member attitude about not serving her right away.
I don't know what others would do but if I was in a situation where there was a line up and it was obvious that others had been waiting but did not check in electronically, I would have explained the process to them and let those who had been there before me check in.
After the gentleman in front of me had been served, the lady went to the desk and proceeded with her questions.
When it was finally my turn, I told the Cast Member that she had done the right thing. I mentioned to her that I was also there before the other lady but thought it was best to let her be on her way. I know if I had said something, the Cast Member would have stood up for me and would have received further grief.
So my tips for first timers are:
1) Go to the onboard booking desk earlier on in the cruise to avoid long line ups.
2) There is an electronic check in station that you may not see right away depending on how long the line up is. Check in to avoid inconsiderate people jumping the line.