Everything PAT | Disney Cruise Line Port Arrival Time FAQ
What is a Port Arrival Time? Isn't that when I board the ship? Can I show up earlier or later? Don't let a few little questions make you miss the boat, so to speak. Disney Cruise shuttle waiting at the Orlando International Airport What is a Port Arrival Time? If all 3,000 some odd passengers who are on a cruise together arrive at Port Canaveral at the same time, the terminal becomes rather packed. In order to try to spread out arrivals on embarkation day, the port arrival time, a kind of reservation of sorts was born. If guests arrive spread out over a few hours on embarkation morning and early afternoon, these reserved time windows allow guests to experience shorter wait times and flow through check-in and boarding smoothly. How do I get a Port Arrival Time? When you are completing your online check-in process, you can select a port arrival time. Usual port arrival times span 10:00am to 3:30 pm on the half hour with some variation based on home...