E140 - Episode 140: Our First Disney Cruise (Disney Destiny Day 1): What to Expect on Embarkation Day
Published: April 28, 2026
Duration: 1:32:17
Thinking about your first Disney cruise? Here’s what it’s actually like from the moment you arrive to your first night onboard.
In this episode of the Disney Hour Express, we share our real first-day experience aboard the Disney Destiny as a family of first-time cruisers. We went in thinking we’d cover the entire cruise… and quickly realized Day 1 alone is a lot.
From embarkation confusion to that emotional “we made it” moment stepping onto the ship, we break down exactly what to expect. We talk through the boarding process, arrival times, and what Disney...