Port arrival time tomorrow!

[erwende]

We have a 2:15 pat at port canveral tomorrow. If we arrive earlier (1230ish) will we have to wait until 215 to board?

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

No. Open boarding typically starts at around 12:30. Your PAT is just when you are scheduled to arrive at the port, your boarding number( which determines the order you board) is tied to your PAT. If they are extremely busy and you arrive earlier than your PAT, you may be asked to wait outside the terminal until it clears up some.

 

[GoofyLovingFamily]

For sure don't wait until 2 to go. Just wait for open boarding and you will be fine.

 

[hardis5]

If arriving at 12:30 pm, you'll likely just walk-on shortly after arriving. We had a 12:30 pm pat and Disney transport had us there from MCO 90 minutes early. Less than an hour later (we were board number 24 think) they were on the verge of general boarding as the numbers were going up as quick as they could announce.

 

[erwende]

Thanks for the replies! What will be the earliest to disembark on return? Can we walk off with our luggage? Need to get home early!

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

Yes, you can walk off with your luggage.

 

[Dug720]

Yes, you can walk off with your luggage.

BUT you must be able to handle it all yourselves. There is no assistance in the terminal until they begin the debarkation for those who are not carrying their luggage off. I've seen far too many people with little kids who cannot come close to handling their own suitcases trying to wrangle kids and luggage and not fall...and basically just holding everyone else up.

 

[Marc D]

The earliest you can get off is around 7:30, give or take 15 min.

 

[erwende]

Thanks for everyone's responses. We've been on a bunch of cruises but never Disney!

 

[tink1970]

Have a great cruise