The Disney Cruise Line Navigator App will be a huge help when planning your trip and will be your go to when on the ship! Be sure to download the DCL Navigator App before your cruise so you can get acquainted with app and how it can help you. Here are a few things it can help you with before and during your trip.
You should download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app before your cruise even begins! You’ll just need your confirmation number, last name and birthdate to link your cruise and then you can start using it. This app will be an important part of the planning process. And will be one of the most helpful tools on your cruise.
How the Disney Cruise App can help you before your cruise
There are several things the Disney Cruise app can help with before your cruise. Here’s a look at what the app can do before your Disney Cruise vacation even starts.
Online Check In
When it’s time to check in, you can do this in the app! You can see the full online Check In Process for Disney Cruise line here. You can upload your passport and traveling documents here, along with photos of everyone in your party. And you can choose your Port Arrival time and access the QR code for your port arrival form when you board.
Explore Deck Plans
Want to get familiar with the ship before you board? Take a look at the deck plans in the app to help you get acquainted with the layout. The app will show you where things are and help you get around the ship with ease.
Book Excursions and Onboard Fun
Browse Port Excursions and onboard fun like the Royal Gathering, Drink Tastings, and specialty dining options like Brunch at Palo and Remy. When it’s time to book, you can do this on the app or on the website.
Check out the Fun Disney Cruise Countdown
Once your cruise is linked, you can see a fun countdown in the app! It’s a simple thing, but definitely a fun one.
Take the Health Questionnaire 24 hours before you board your Disney Cruise
Every passenger that boards a Disney Cruise must fill out a health questionnaire. This is a pretty standard practice for most cruise lines. And has been a practice for a long time. It only takes a few minutes to fill out and only needs to be filled out by one guest for each stateroom.
This will show up in your app 24 hours before sailing. If you fail to fill it out before arriving, you’ll have to fill it out when you get to the port, which can delay the boarding process. It’s easy and quick to get done beforehand, so save yourself some time and fill it out before you arrive.
How to use the Disney Cruise app once onboard your Disney Cruise
The real fun begins once you get onboard! You’ll need to turn your phone on airplane mode and then connect to the DCL Wi-Fi, so you can access everything the app has to offer. This app has so many fun features, so take a few minutes once connected to the cruise internet to get to know the app.
Onboard Chat
Once onboard, switch your phone into airplane mode, connect to Disney Wi-Fi, and you can use all the features inside the app. Onboard chat can help you stay connected to the other guests in your party while at sea.
Plan your Disney Cruise Days
Everything you need to know from showtimes, dinner location, menus, activities and character meet and greets will be listed in the app. This makes it easy to plan your sea days onboard a Disney Cruise without missing a thing! Schedules are generally planned well ahead of time. But we recommend checking the app periodically the day before and morning of your day to see if new activities have been added.
Find Disney Cruise Character Greetings
Love meeting characters? Then a Disney Cruise is for you! In the app, you’ll be able to find character greetings times along with locations. Heart your favorites so you can be reminded of when they will be starting. You can learn all about meeting characters on a Disney Cruise here.
Connect to Onboard Wi-Fi
If you purchase Wi-Fi during your cruise, the app is how you’ll access that! You’ll just go to the Connect At Sea page, login and the rest is easy! If you have issues with Wi-Fi during your cruise, there are cast members who can help you.
See the Drink of the Day
Disney offers a drink of the day each day for $5. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available and it’s a great way to save a little money if you plan on drinking during your cruise. These can be seen each day by scrolling all the way to the bottom of the app and you’ll be able to see which drinks are featured.
Check out Port Information
On Port Days, you can find information needed about your port of call. Info like all ashore and all aboard times will be available, as well as any meeting places for excursions planned through Disney.
Get Notified on Deals and Specials
Sometimes Disney Cruise Line offers specials at the spa, lounges and shopping locations. The Disney Cruise Line App is where you can find this information to help you save some money while onboard.
Book Your Next Disney Cruise
If you loved your Disney Cruise and know you want to book another, the best way to do this is with the Onboard Booking Offer in the app! The offer allows you to book a placeholder for $200, and when you’re ready to book the actual cruise, you’ll receive 10% off your cruise fare. You have 18 months to use the offer, so there’s plenty of time to decide which cruise is right for you.
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Hopefully this post has been helpful in understanding all the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App can do for you! Happy Cruising!
Melanie Renee is a photographer, writer, designer and mom. Visiting Disney destinations since 2010, she is also an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. When she’s not creating her next coffee recipe, or designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she’s seeking beautiful sunsets and planning her next trip
