First Time Cruisers & Basic Information
Looking for information to make your first DCL the best? Here's the right place for you just scroll down and click to set sail!
Table Of Contents
Stateroom Photos & Decorating Door
Key To The World Card & End of Cruise Questionnaire
Check In Process & What You Need
Fish Extender, Scavenger Hunt, Towel Animals
HomePorts, Ground Transfers & Hotel Options
Disney Band+ Information and Reviews
Taking Children on DCL Lots of Information
Packing List and Prohibited Items
Port Adventures and Disney Private Islands
Alcohol Policy, Corking Fees, & All Things Drinks
Disney Cruise Line Secrets & Lessons Learned
Back-to-Back Sailing Information & Notes
Ways to Save (Placeholder and more)
Disney Cruise Line Cancellation and Refund Policy
Disney Cruise Line Broadway Shows Through The Years
Doing Laundry Aboard Disney Cruise Line
Farewell Show On Disney Cruise Line
Hidden Easter Eggs On Disney Cruise Line
Special Requests (dietary, celebration, child amenities, table options)
Sail Away Deck Parties on DCL Fleet
Disney Cruise Line Facebook Groups 101 The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Cruisers
Disney Oceaneer Club/Lab(3 years old to less than 11 years old) (must be toilet trained)
Edge (11 years old to less than 14 years old)
Vibe (14 years old to less than 18 years old)
Castaway Club Benefits and Information
Disney Cruise Line Internet and Chat At Sea
Disney Cruise Line Navigator App Information
Royal Court Royal Tea (Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy)
Olaf's Royal Picnic (Disney Wish)
Adventure Tea with Royalty (Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny)
Hidden Treasure of the Disney Cruise Line
Where in the World are the Disney Cruise Line Ships
Anyone Can Cook and DCL Recipes
Tipping and Gratuities Information
What is Trip Insurance & Do I Need It
Disney Cruise Line Special Service (mobility, oxygen, service animal, hearing, visual, medical)
Disney Cruise Line Luggage Tags
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Disney Cruise Line Hat Ornaments Over the Years
Disney Cruise Line Cancellation Fees
Disney Cruise Line OnBoard Gifts
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
DCLcruisingDAD Articles Summary Page
Nikkolas Smith Overview as an Artist and His Disney Cruise Line Contributions
Disney Cruise Line Booking Windows 2026 Guide Explained For First-Time Cruisers
Disney Cruise Line Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions A Complete Guide
Themed Cruises & Pirate NIght
what is included
Stateroom Photos & Decorating Door
Key to the world card & End of Cruise Questionnaire
Check in Process & What You Need
Disney Cruise Line’s updated online check-in dates are:
Pearl/Concierge Weddings/Vow Renewal, VIP, Media, and Make-a-Wish Guests: 40 days
Platinum: 38 days
Gold: 35 days
Silver: 33 days
First Time Cruisers: 30 days
All are from the starting date of the sailing
FISH EXTENDER, SCAVENGER HUNT, Towel animals and onboard gifts
HomePorts, Ground Transfers & Hotel Options
(Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), Miami, Canaveral, San Diego, New Orleans, Vancouver, Europe
Disney Band+ Information and Reviews
DVC and DCL Together
Taking Children on DCL Lots of Information
Packing List and prohibited items
Port Adventures and Disney Private Islands
Adult only DCL sailing
Disney Cruise Line History
Alcohol Policy, Corking Fees, & all things drinks
Disney Cruise Line Secrets & Lessons Learned
Embarkation Day
Disembarkation Process
Back-to-Back Sailing Information & Notes
Rotational Dining
Ways to Save
Disney Cruise Line Internet and Chat at sea
Disney Cruise Line Navigator App Information
Shutters Photo Packages
Disney Cruise Line Slides
Royal Court Royal Tea
Olaf's Royal Picnic
Royal Gathering
Cruising ducks
Hidden treasure of the Disney Cruise line
My absolute favorite DCL book ever. Huge deep dive especially for those sailing on the Disney Dream!
Where in the World are the Disney Cruise Line Ships
Drink of the Day
Anyone Can Cook and DCL Recipes
DCL Medals and Pins
Tipping and Gratuities Information
What is Trip insurance & do i need it
Disney Cruise Line Special Service
Disney Cruise Line welcomes Guests with disabilities and offers a full range of services, facilities, amenities and auxiliary aids. In order to make the most of your cruise vacation, let us know in advance of any requirements you have.
Disney Cruise Line
Luggage Tags
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Disney Cruise Line Loungefly
Disney Cruise Line Hat Ornaments Over the Years
Disney Cruise Line Cancellation Fees
Castaway Club Benefits & Information
Disney Cruise Line Onboard Gifts
Disney Cruise Line Surveys
Disney Cruise Line Cancellation and Refund Policy
Disney Cruise Line Broadway Shows Through The Years
Farewell Shows On Disney Cruise Line
Doing Laundry Aboard Disney Cruise Line
Hidden Easter Eggs On Disney Cruise Line
Adventure Tea with Royalty (Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny)
Sail Away Deck Parties on DCL Fleet
