As you pack, it is important to be careful not to bring any prohibited items with you.

Please review the following links containing important rules and restrictions for entering Australia and New Zealand. Individuals attempting to bring restricted or banned items into Australia or New Zealand are subject to significant penalties and your visa may also be cancelled and you may be refused entry.

Australia
List of items you can and can't bring in (abf.gov.au)
New Zealand
Prohibited and restricted items (customs.govt.nz) “

Please review the What To Pack section of this site for a suggested packing list and a list of items that may not be brought onboard.

After Receiving Your Contract

☑ Be sure to thoroughly review the Know Before You Go section for key pre-arrival details and to continue to familiarize yourself with the Disney Look guidelines and our health and safety requirements prior to the start of your contract.

☑ Upload your signed onboarding documents including your contract to DOC. Click to Upload.

☑ Review your travel itinerary and check for travel advisories. Check with your airline and destination's embassy if health info, departure testing, or other documents specific to your nationality are required to board your flight as well as successfully arrive at your final destination without travel interruptions or delays.

If you have any questions regarding what is required before you travel, please contact us:

Click here to contact Disney Cruise Line Recruitment

For non-medical emergencies while you are traveling, such as flight challenges or cancellations, contact the Crew Emergency phone line.

DCL CREW EMERGENCY PHONE: +1-407-566-6999

EMAIL:  DCL.Crew.Travel@disney.com

If you experience fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or any other health concerns, please contact the DCL Medical Services Team via phone at: +1-407-566-3605. They will provide you with support and advise of next steps, as needed.​

For any other questions before you travel, please submit the contact us form on this page above, or by using the following link:

Click here to contact Disney Cruise Line Recruitment

For assistance with any urgent matters after your arrival in Sydney, please speak with the front desk at your hotel or contact the port agent, Wilhelmsen Ship Services, at +011 0431 675 713.

Collect your luggage from baggage claim. 

Please refer to your flight itinerary for your hotel assignment.

The Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located across the street from the Sydney International Terminal within walking distance. The hotel is directly across from the shuttle bay area near the public car park entry.

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Hotel Address:

8 Arrivals Court, Sydney International Airport NSW 2020

Hotel Phone Number:

+61 2 9313 2500

Please ask the front desk for a "Hotel Welcome Letter" if you don't receive one at check-in. This letter contains important information about your stay and includes a health screening form, which you'll need to fill out for embarkation day.

Your room has been designated as a smoke-free room. Smoking or vaping is not allowed during your stay.

Your room will not be serviced during your stay; however, if you need fresh linens or towels, you may request them.

Complimentary high-speed internet and Wi-Fi will be available.

Complimentary meal information will be provided upon hotel check-in.

Dining Information ​DCL Crew Members are entitled to breakfast, lunch, and dinner each full day of their stay. Your meal allotment is based on anticipated time of check-in to the hotel. The exact allowance will be provided by the front desk. Please keep in mind alcohol is not included in your meal allowance. If you purchase alcohol or go over your allowance you need to pay for this at check-out. When paying for meals, please add a tip in accordance with local customs if a gratuity is not already included.

Alcoholic beverages and extra gratuity are not included in crew meals.​

Restaurant Information:​

• Smithy’s Bar on the Ground Level is open Monday to Friday for breakfast from 4:30 am to 11:00 am and lunch and dinner from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. During the weekend (Saturday to Sunday), Smithy’s is open for brunch and dinner from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
• The Ascot, on Mezzanine level is currently open for a full buffet breakfast from 5:30 am to 10:00 am daily and for dinner from 5:30pm-10:00pm.

Please be aware that you'll be responsible for the cost of long-distance telephone calls. If you charge any expenses to your room during your stay, please settle the payment at the Front Desk before checking out.

If you have a true medical emergency, please dial 000.

Please note that your room may not be ready until the designated check-in time. Please see the Front Desk upon your Hotel Check-In for more details.

For any hotel amenity questions, please contact the front desk.

All crew members, regardless of position, must possess a valid STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)certification.

If you do not already possess a valid PST certificate, your mandatory PST training will be completed onboard the Disney Wonder.

Your in-person orientation training known as “Disney Traditions," will be completed onboard the Disney Wonder.

The bus to the port is scheduled to depart at 6:30 AM. 

☑ Check out before 6:15 AM. ​

☑ Complete the Health Questionnaire Form provided at check-in. If you select “yes” to any question on this questionnaire, do not leave your room and contact the DCL Medical Team.​

☑ A breakfast buffet will be available starting at 5:30 AM. Please see the hotel front desk for the location. Please plan your time accordingly to have breakfast and be ready for bus pick-up at 6:30AM. ​

☑ You must stop at the front desk to check out in person. You are responsible for paying any additional charges you signed to your room. ​

☑ The scheduled bus departure is 6:30AM. Bus pick-up will be found outside the main lobby entrance.

PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE FOR THE BUS! ​

Please be sure you have your passport and all safety certificates placed in your hand luggage. This will ensure they are easily accessible as you are required to turn them in upon boarding the vessel.​

ALL Crew must dress within Disney Look guidelines.​

Please wear your nametag and try to join the same bus as the other New Hires who are also beginning their contracts onboard with you.

Port Address:

Note: There are two dedicated cruise passenger terminals on Sydney Harbour:

Disney Cruise Line cares about your safety and wants your experience at work to be a safe and enjoyable one.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there has been an increase in the number of crew members who have absconded in U.S. ports, across the cruise line industry. When a crew member fails to join a ship or departs a ship with no intention of returning, and stays in a country illegally, this is known as absconding. Disney Cruise Line works closely with CBP to reduce the number of absconders and reports missing or suspected absconding Crew Members immediately.

In addition, CBP has reported an increase in human trafficking among the people involved in these cases. This is a serious safety concern. In some cases, crew members may be promised a better job on shore with more pay or certain housing conditions, in return for the crew member entering the country illegally. Instead, they are put in a dangerous situation.

Crew are encouraged to visit the DHS Blue Campaign site for more information and resources.

See something? Say something.

Report suspicious activity immediately to your Recruiting point of contact, your future leader, Human Resources or Security. If you ever find yourself in a difficult or dangerous situation while in transit to start your contract and embark the ship, reach out to Disney Cruise Line so we can help you. If you are on shore and need help or are in danger, contact local law enforcement immediately.

National assistance is available:

1. National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
2. DHS Blue Campaign

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