During online check-in, you will fill out information related to your child’s time at the Oceaneer’s Club. This includes listing which adults in your party are allowed to pick your child up. As part of that process, Disney asks you to choose a secret password. It can be a simple word, but it is an important part of the security system, so choose something everyone who might do pickup can easily remember.
When it is time to collect your child from the Oceaneer’s Club, the process is quick but very deliberate. A crew member will ask for your Key to the World card and then ask you to say the password out loud. Both have to match what is on file before your child is released to you. This extra step may feel small, but it adds a lot of peace of mind, especially on a ship full of excited kids and busy parents.
If you have an adventurous or independent child, you can rest easy. Kids are not allowed to leave the Oceaneer’s Club on their own, even if they insist they know where they are going. The exits are controlled, and only crew members can open the barriers. There are always multiple staff members positioned near the entrance and exit, keeping a close eye on who comes and goes.
Disney also uses technology as an added layer of safety. Your child’s MagicBand allows crew members to track their whereabouts on the ship while they are checked into the club. This helps ensure that every child is accounted for and in the right place at all times.
One small but important tip is to make sure everyone in your party who may pick up your child knows the password. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, or older siblings who are authorized for pickup will all need the exact word. Taking a minute to confirm this ahead of time can save you from an awkward delay at the Oceaneer’s Club door later on.
