Vancouver, Port Departure, Alaska cruises.

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Can someone who has been on a DCL cruise out of Vancouver, tell me the process of Embarkation at Canada place. I have read that the port may open later at Vancouver, than PC, but I know DCL times are often published later than the actual. When did the port open for the new cruise? Also I ave read its USA immigration first, then check in, is that correct, how long was the wait and queues, what facilities were in there, when did embarkation start?
THANK YOU

 

[Disneyfalcon]

In 2012 the port opened earlier than Disney advertised. Our family arrived around 10:15. We got there at 10:45. You can kind of get a feel for the process here:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/its-a-wonder-ful-alaska-may-30th-june-7th.759822/

I took a picture in security because I didn't realize I shouldn't. It was definitely first. I didn't get many pictures of the waiting area, but it was pretty big. Minnie was out when we were there.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Oh and embarkation started early too. I can't remember when exactly.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Thank you, we are staying in the Pan Pacific so above the terminal.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Thank you, we are staying in the Pan Pacific so above the terminal.

Speaking of the Pan Pacific, I saw them in the travel section on Gilt.com with rates starting at $110/night thru like June 10. Not sure how good that price is but thought it was worth mentioning to anyone going.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Speaking of the Pan Pacific, I saw them in the travel section on Gilt.com with rates starting at $110/night thru like June 10. Not sure how good that price is but thought it was worth mentioning to anyone going.

Thats a good rate, were later in the year and I prebooked and happy as after I booked and prepayed our £/$ rate fell 10%.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I was so sad I missed the Pan Pacific because our flights were delayed. Our family all stayed there.
And $110 is a great rate!

 

[ChuckElias]

We arrived only one night before the cruise left. So we used our morning on boarding day to stroll around the Gastown section of Vancouver a little bit. This meant that we boarded later than we normally do. It was worth it to see a little bit of Vancouver, though.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I am getting there on Saturday and have a private tour booked for Sunday to see the area, and we then embark on Monday.

 

[enchantingadven]

Only 66 more days and we'll be going through embarkation in Vancouver for our Disney Alaskan cruise. We scheduled the earliest time available (11:00 am - 11:30 am). I'm hoping it goes as smooth as our two Disney Dream cruises out of Port Canaveral!

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Only 66 more days and we'll be going through embarkation in Vancouver for our Disney Alaskan cruise. We scheduled the earliest time available (11:00 am - 11:30 am). I'm hoping it goes as smooth as our two Disney Dream cruises out of Port Canaveral!

Enjoy and let us know how it all goes.

 

[enchantingadven]

I definitely will. Our cruise sails June 10 - 17. We are flying into Vancouver from Atlanta on June 7th and returning to Atlanta on the June 19th. I think we are going to stay at the River Rock Resort and Hotel both before and after our cruise. We're looking forward to doing a little exploring in and around Vancouver.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I definitely will. Our cruise sails June 10 - 17. We are flying into Vancouver from Atlanta on June 7th and returning to Atlanta on the June 19th. I think we are going to stay at the River Rock Resort and Hotel both before and after our cruise. We're looking forward to doing a little exploring in and around Vancouver.

Enjoy