Departing Toronto/Joining the Ship

Your port of embarkation is based on the ship you are joining. You will be informed of your flight departure time several days in advance by the Toronto Operations team. Typically, the entire Cast travels together on the same flight.

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Crossover

Crossover is the two-week period when a new Cast will transition onto the ship while the previous Cast is preparing to transition off the ship. Although you are onboard, this is still a rehearsal period. During crossover, the newly embarked Cast will focus on "teaching" the shows in the theatre, shadow Character and Greeter sets, watch various performances, shadow backstage, and participate in required shipboard classes required of all new hires. Content will cover onboard policies and procedures, as well as safety and security. During this time, some performers from both the newly embarked Cast and the disembarking Cast will reside in a shared guest stateroom, whereas some individuals from the newly embarked Cast will move right into their crew cabin.

During the second week of crossover, the newly embarked Cast may also "soft open" a deck party and/or theme night. A "soft open" can be very beneficial as it helps you ease into the amount of material you will be expected to open during the third week onboard. Getting a few shows under your belt and having the disembarking Cast as a supportive audience can offer encouragement! In turn, the disembarking Cast also has an opportunity to enjoy being an audience member. It creates a win-win situation for you and your fellow Cast.

Once you reach your third week onboard, your Cast will officially take over all performance duties. Tech rehearsals will continue to take place during this week prior to opening each show.

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