PAT & Boarding Group Tracking Thread

[dreamer17555]

Before Sailing:
What ship are you sailing on? Disney Magic
What port (and terminal) are you departing from? PC Terminal #8
What PAT and boarding group (BG) did you get? 11:30 AM, BG 9
Are you taking Disney Cruise Line transportation? Not really, doing a side by side from the Wish so rumor is that DCL will bump us to BG 2 but we will have to wait to see what happens
If yes, where are you taking it from? (If it’s a Resort\Hotel, which one?)
If you're not taking DCL transportation:
What Castaway Club level are you? Platinum
Did you check in right when your window opened (midnight EST)? Yes
Did you have any issues during check-in? No Issues. Will be interested to see how the side by side process works

Will report back with these after sailing

After Sailing Report:
What time did you arrive at the port?
What time did they let you into the terminal?
What time did you board the ship?
Anything you'd like to share (positive or negative) about your embarkation experience?
Anything you think new cruisers, or cruisers new to that port or terminal, should know?

 

[BecBennett]

Before Sailing:
What ship are you sailing on? Wonder - September 8th
What port (and terminal) are you departing from? Vancouver
What PAT and boarding group (BG) did you get? 11:15am BG 7
What Castaway Club level are you? Silver
Did you check in right when your window opened (midnight EST)? Yes, but there were technical issues, so no one was able to check in until 4.5 hours later.
Did you have any issues during check-in? Yes, check in wasn't working for anyone on that day. It finally started working after 4.5 hours of trying. Luckily I'm in Australia, so I just spent the afternoon refreshing until it worked. Most people just went to bed and then tried again in the morning.


After Sailing Report:
What time did you arrive at the port?
What time did they let you into the terminal?
What time did you board the ship?
Anything you'd like to share (positive or negative) about your embarkation experience?
Anything you think new cruisers, or cruisers new to that port or terminal, should know?

 

[RedHead0186]

What ship are you sailing on? Wish
What port (and terminal) are you departing from? Port Canaveral, Terminal 10
What PAT and boarding group (BG) did you get? PAT12:00 PM-12:15 PM, BG 5
Are you taking Disney Cruise Line transportation? Yes
If yes, where are you taking it from? (If it’s a Resort\Hotel, which one?) Coronado Springs
If you're not taking DCL transportation:
What Castaway Club level are you?
Did you check in right when your window opened (midnight EST)?
Did you have any issues during check-in?

 

[dreamer17555]

Bumping

 

[Disnsyncey]

What ship are you sailing on? Magic
What port (and terminal) are you departing from? PC #8
What PAT and boarding group (BG) did you get? First I got 12:30, BG 16, but I checked a few days ago and moved up to 12pm & BG 13
Are you taking Disney Cruise Line transportation? No
If yes, where are you taking it from? (If it’s a Resort\Hotel, which one?)
If you're not taking DCL transportation:
What Castaway Club level are you? I'm a newbie!
Did you check in right when your window opened (midnight EST)? Yes, after booking Royal Gathering at midnight, started check in and was done for our one stateroom by 12:10am
Did you have any issues during check-in? Passport info auto populated from 2 passengers from the pictures, but I had to type in the third passenger's info

If I recall, @dreamer17555 we might be on the same cruise?

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

Before Sailing:
What ship are you sailing on? Disney Fantasy 3 Night August 22 2025
What port (and terminal) are you departing from? Horizon Terminal, Southampton, England
What PAT and boarding group (BG) did you get? PAT = 10.45am - 11.00am Boarding Group = 5
Are you taking Disney Cruise Line transportation? No

What Castaway Club level are you? Silver
Did you check in right when your window opened (midnight EST)? Yes
Did you have any issues during check-in? No

After Sailing Report:
What time did you arrive at the port? 10.15am
What time did they let you into the terminal? 10.35am
What time did you board the ship? 11.40am approx
Anything you'd like to share (positive or negative) about your embarkation experience?
Positive : At Southampton Horizon Terminal they are very well organized. It is the newest cruise terminal and everything is well laid out. They set up queues outside the terminal with the various PAT times.
Negative : No one could connect to DCL Guest Wi-Fi while in the cruise terminal waiting to board after check in. This may have been a once off on the day issue, but something to be aware of if you need to double check MDR table numbers and dining times with your party before getting on the ship.
Anything you think new cruisers, or cruisers new to that port or terminal, should know?

1. The big thing to know for American passengers is that you do not tip the baggage porters at the terminal. They are employed by Southampton Port Authority and its just their job to take the bags and load them onto the ship.
2. Do not worry if you do not get luggage tags before your cruise, the port staff have a table set up near the checked bag drop off area for anyone who does not have luggage tags.
3. For those driving to the port, ABParking is the official Southampton Port Parking. They will assign you the correct carpark for your ship and cruise, as there are multiple terminals at Southampton and each terminal has its own car park.
4. For anyone who wants to stay a night pre cruise or post cruise in Southampton there are multiple hotels in various budget ranges within 15 minutes walk to the cruise terminals. I have now done 3 cruises out of Southampton, so see my trip reports or send me a PM if you need advice about a hotel in Southampton or sightseeing in Southampton.
5. For international passengers cruising out of Southampton, the main thing to know is that Southampton is not near Heathrow or Gatwick, the two main UK international airports. You will need to arrange some sort of long distance transport, either train, bus, private car service or hire a car. Send me a PM if you need help with this.
6. There is a small regional airport at Southampton, where you can get flights from other regional UK airports and Dublin, Ireland.
7. It is not a Disney exclusive cruise terminal but they do their best to Disneyfy the embarkation process. The port staff are wearing Disney uniforms, there is Disney themed signs , some port staff have Mickey Hands and will High Four, and there is a pre cruise ship photo op for any one who wants it. It will feel different to embarking at the Florida Cruise Terminals but it will still be a Disney experience.

 

[My2Kidzmom]

Before Sailing:
What ship are you sailing on? Magic
What port (and terminal) are you departing from? Port Canaveral
What PAT and boarding group (BG) did you get? 12:15-12:30, BG 11
Are you taking Disney Cruise Line transportation? No
If yes, where are you taking it from? (If it’s a Resort\Hotel, which one?)
If you're not taking DCL transportation:
What Castaway Club level are you? Silver
Did you check in right when your window opened (midnight EST)? Yes
Did you have any issues during check-in? No

Sailing in a little under 2 weeks and checked for an earlier PAT and got a 12:00-12:15 with new BG 9

 

[Disnsyncey]

Sailing in a little under 2 weeks and checked for an earlier PAT and got a 12:00-12:15 with new BG 9

I am in 16 days and I checked 3 days later and got 12 too!