• Always follow safety precautions to protect your valuables when traveling and while ashore. Please keep the following tips in mind while off the ship or traveling to or from the vessel.
  • Be vigilant in crowded places where tourists and large crowds gather. Airports, metro stations, open air terraces and lines to enter buildings can be attractive locations for pickpockets who are very skilled using distraction techniques.
  • If you do need to carry a bag, please carry money, passports, and other important documents in a money belt or other secure carrying case.
  • Do not keep large amounts of cash with you or show money in public.
  • And remember, never leave your bag unattended and always maintain constant visibility of all bags, backpacks and carry-ons.

Exercising caution, public vigilance, and awareness of surroundings remains of the utmost importance to maintain personal safety. 

• Make sure you know what to do once you arrive. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the information below before you travel, so you will be prepared once you arrive. We strongly recommend you screenshot and/or print this page as Wi-Fi access could be limited while you are traveling.

• Keep your important documents with you at all times. When packing, make sure your passport, visas, and required certificates are readily accessible. You may be asked to present your documents at the airport before boarding your flight and upon arrival at your destination at Immigration or Customs. Please be sure that you know where these documents are and keep them secure.

• Know who to contact in case of any challenges while you are traveling. For police, fire, or medical emergencies after you arrive in Orlando, call 911. For other assistance, review key contacts on this page below.

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.

☑ Depending on the ship itinerary, location and the season you are sailing, temperatures can vary between warm, tropical climates to colder climates. Make sure to check the local weather prior to traveling to start your contract.  A sweater or jacket is recommended for cooler temperatures. 

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

Collect your luggage from baggage claim. 

Please refer to your flight itinerary for your hotel assignment.

Hotel Shuttle to the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside

Proceed directly to the shuttle staging area Terminal A side, space A42; Terminal B side, space B3 or Terminal C, space C270/271. 

Please call (407) 851-9000 to request the complimentary shuttle to the hotel. If you do not have a cell phone, you may use the phones at the airport Guest Services desks in Terminal A, B, or C. If you need assistance with pick up, you may also contact the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside using WhatsApp at +1 (689) 258-8558.

Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside

Hotel Address:

7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822

Hotel Phone Number:

+1 (407) 851-9000

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.

Restaurant Information: 

• Crimson Café: 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Crimson Lounge: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Crimson Tavern: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Room Service: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Room service will add an 18% service charge and a $5 delivery fee, which will be charged to your meal allowance.

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

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 911.

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.

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 is scheduled shoreside the day after your arrival, unless otherwise instructed.

It is recommended to wear a bathing suit underneath your clothing if you have one.

Bus departs at 7:30 AM from the hotel convention center entrance​.

Crew Members attending PST: your class will take place the first 2 days after you arrive

Please refer to your “welcome aboard” email if you have any questions.​

Please bring a TOWEL and SWIMWEAR with you for both days of the PST Training. ​

Transportation for PST will leave promptly at 07:30 from the Convention Center side of the hotel. It is important to be on time for the bus pick-up; please do not be late.

Your in-person Orientation Training known as “Disney Traditions,” is scheduled 1 day prior to your embarkation, unless otherwise instructed.

You must be within Disney Look guidelines in order to attend the class.

• Please dress accordingly with weather-appropriate clothing.
• No shorts, tank tops, torn jeans, sandals, hats, or t-shirts with words.
• For safety and comfort reasons, closed-toe shoes for walking, sunscreen, and water bottle are recommended.

Bus departs at 7:00 AM from the hotel convention center entrance.

Traditions is a REQUIRED training and will be held the day before you embark the ship. Lifeguards, please follow instructions on your training itinerary. ​

Please have breakfast before leaving the hotel for class. Restaurant opens at 06:00 Monday-Friday and 06:30 on Saturday and Sunday.​

Transportation to Disney University for Traditions is scheduled to depart at 07:00 from the Convention Center side of the hotel.​

DO NOT BE LATE FOR THE BUS! ​

Please come with a photo ID or passport. Lunch will be provided at Traditions​

Additionally, please dress appropriately for class. ​

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The bus to the port will depart promptly at 6:15 AM from the Convention Center entrance at the Marriott.*

Please check out before 6:00 AM.

*Monday morning embarkation transportation may pick up at the main lobby entrance​

☑ Check out before 06:00 AM. ​

☑ Complete the Health Questionnaire Form (yellow paper received from Front Desk). If you select “yes” to any question on this questionnaire, do not leave your room and contact the DCL Medical Team at: +1-407-566-3605.

☑ Breakfast boxes will be available for pickup at 5:45 AM near the Rooted Grounds Coffee Shop. You may eat on the bus, but you MUST clean up after yourself!​

☑ Please do NOT leave trash on the bus.​

☑ 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. ​

☑ After check-out, proceed to the Convention Center to board the bus. ​

☑ Scheduled departure is 06:15 AM.

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.​

Port Address:

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.

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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