Disney has announced that the poolside sundry shops on three of its ships will be open on embarkation day while the ships are still docked in Port Canaveral.
Whozits and Whatzits (Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy) and Quacks (Disney Magic) will open once embarkation begins so passengers can purchase sundries, toiletries and pool items. If you've sailed with Disney Cruise Line, Quacks on the Magic is the tiny kiosk near the Mickey pool that seemingly appears out of nowhere - it actually folds into what looks like a support pillar of the ship. Quacks sells towels, sunblock, goggles and small water toys.
Whozits and Whatzits is a larger store on the newer ships, and has a much larger selection including bathing suits.
Hours are as follows:
Quacks: Noon to 6:30 PM
Whozits & Whatzits: Noon to 8:30 PM
Both shops will be closed during the Boat drill as per regulation
Previously, these stores were closed on embarkation day, leaving passengers no way to replace their forgotten sunblock. One of my tips for families traveling with pool-crazy kids is to wear or carry bathing suits onto the ship, and use those first hours before the boat drill to get in some pool time before the other passengers get their luggage. It's one of the least-crowded pool experiences you'll get unless you stay on the ship during a port day.
All other DCL shops will remain closed during embarkation as usual, and generally open once the ship is in international waters.
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