Thanks for booking a Disney Cruise Line vacation with Tink's Magical Vacations!
To get started after booking your Disney Cruise Line vacation, please log in and create an
account at Disney Cruise Line.com! 
Once you have set up your account, you will be able to:
  • See your reservations details
  • Pre-book activities
  • Check-in for your sailing
  • choose your port arrival time
  • ​See your Castaway Club details
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Once you have a Disney Cruise Line account set up - you will also need to get the Disney Cruise Line Mobile App for your devices!  
This free app is now available in the Apple App Store or Google Play store and can be used on all the Disney ships.  We recommend downloading the app BEFORE YOUR SAILING, so that you can experience the convenience of having a countdown to your cruise as well as the ability to check in via the app!
This app is being used now more than ever!  It will provide you with many of the details needed while sailing:
  • View menus, schedules, venue descriptions and locations, and more using the app.
  • Check daily activities available to you and your family on board the ship in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator  
  • See your preassigned Dining locations and dinner times, as well as additional offerings for breakfast, lunch and snacks
  • See all of your Pre-Booked Premium activities (see below)
  • Use the onboard texting feature - to communicate with fellow passengers while sailing
  • Contact guest Services via the LIVE chat feature
  • Find deck plans that show the restaurants, shops and more near you.
Once onboard, you will need to switch your device to “Airplane Mode,” turn on Wi-Fi, and connect to the “DCL-GUEST” network, where use of the “Disney Cruise Line Navigator App” is complimentary. It is important to set devices to “Airplane Mode” to access the complimentary app.
​For an additional charge, Guests are able to access the internet; however data and international roaming charges may apply.
​For sailings departing from the United States and Puerto Rico, Disney Cruise Line no longer requires Guests to be vaccinated and tested for COVID-19. We highly recommend that all Guests become fully vaccinated before sailing and encourage unvaccinated Guests to take a COVID-19 test 2 days prior to their cruise. Please be aware that health and safety measures may change at any time.

Disney Cruise Line adheres to local laws, regulations and protocols in place at all homeports and ports of call, including those related to health and safety. Guests should review and stay up to date with any cruise-specific requirements, restrictions or recommendations that may be in place for travel to these destinations, including for repositioning cruises from the US to Australia. To learn about country-specific entry requirements and the latest health and safety measures in our ports of call, please visit each destination’s official government website.
For sailings departing from Australia ports or to check on your specific departure port requirements please use the link below!

​Pre-Book “Premium” Activities

Premium activities—experiences that are not included in the cruise fare, such as adult-exclusive dining, beverage tastings and Port Adventures—can be reserved online via My Reservations or  through the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.
​Your booking window is  based on your Castaway Club membership level (Concierge guests excluded)and your cruise must be PAID IN FULL, in order to pre-book any activities:
  • Concierge Guests, 130 days prior to sailing*
  • Platinum Castaway, 120 days prior to sailing
  • Gold Castaway, 105 days prior to sailing
  • Silver Castaway, 90 days prior to sailing
  • First-time Cruisers, 75 days prior to sailing​
​Click below to see what Port Adventures may be offered on your sailing!  Then use the video to help you learn how to book them!
*Concierge guests will be able to submit their requests at 135 days via email - please speak with your travel planner for more information.

​Complete Online Check-In

You may begin your Online Check-In based on your Castaway Club level and it should be completed at least one day prior to the date you set sail.
  • Concierge and Pearl Castaway Club members can check in 40 days prior to sail date
  • Platinum Castaway Club members can check in 38 days prior to sail date
  • Gold Castaway Club members can check in 35 days prior to sail date
  • Silver Castaway Club members can check in 33 days prior to sail date
  • New Cruisers can check in 30 days prior to sail date
This step-by-step process includes:
  • Filling out important cruise documents
  • uploading travel documents and a headshot of ALL sailing
  • Selecting a port arrival time (not required if you have booked a DCL transfer)
Completing Online Check-In in advance reduces the time at the cruise terminal before you board the ship.  Please be prepared to spend anywhere from 30-45 minutes to complete these steps.

New to Disney Cruise Line?

Learn more from some of our Agents about Disney Cruising!  

Cruising with young children, Toddlers or Infants?

Click here to learn about what Disney Cruise Line provides for Infants and Toddlers while sailing!
Looking for information about the ship your are sailing on?  Choose your vessel and learn about Entertainment, Recreation and Dining that is unique to that ship!

DisneyBand+

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​DisneyBand+ is a waterproof wristband designed to enhance your Disney cruise experience. From boarding the ship on embarkation day and accessing your stateroom, to charging specialty food and merchandise to the payment card on your stateroom folio and beyond, DisneyBand+ adds convenience, fun and more magic to your cruise!Guests sailing on select ships will have the opportunity to order Disney Bands.  If your sailing is eligible - you will be able to order your bands from your Disney Cruise Line account - via a browser only for now!Already have a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort MagicBand+? You can use it as a DisneyBand+ during your Disney cruise.  Just stop at Guest Services to learn how to link it!
Learn about all the fun that is waiting for you!
Learn how much you will be expected to tip your DCL servers and room attendant!
Learn more about tipping when sailing concierge
Get the lay of the
​"island" before you go! 
See all that's included with a Castaway Cay Cabana!
Sailing concierge level?  Make sure you take advantage of all the perks!!
Join our FaceBook Group made just for Disney Cruise Line fans!  
Also be sure to search for a FaceBook group for your specific sailing!
All you need to know about Bibbity Bobbity Boutique aboard the ships!
Trying to choose weather to pay for the Royal Court Tea or just get the Royal Gathering  tickets?  learn more here!
Need help packing? Listen in for more info , and then check  have all the packing lists you need!!
Alaskan
Bahamian
Caribbean
European
Driving to the port and need information on parking?  
For European departure ports or any port not listed above, please visit THIS PAGE
and find your departure port or contact your travel planner for more info!
Castaway Club Benefits
See your benefits as a repeat Disney Cruiser!
Have a question that can't wait for your travel planner?  Visit the DCL frequently asked question page!
Click for the Port Canaveral Web Camera and you can watch as all the beautiful Disney Cruise Line ships enter and leave port!
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Key to the World Cards
Once on board you will find your Key to the world card in your stateroom, this card is not only your room key and used to charge to your account while sailing - it also holds other secrets as well!  Learn what it all means in this graphic!