Port Canaveral Restroom Question

[CruiseNovice24]

Good evening cruise community!

 

I hope this is the correct place to post this. I am brand new to cruising and my wife and I are heading on a cruise in a few days out of Port Canaveral on Wonder of the Seas. One of the members of our party suffers from a severe GI issue and one of the triggers for them is anxiety. They are really worried about finding restrooms near the parking area prior to getting in to the actual terminal. 
 

We are set to go to the terminal at 11:30 AM on a Sunday. It will be terminal 1. Does anyone happen to know any available restrooms right outside of the terminal? I’m trying to find answers for them and do my research to try to alleviate their stress. Any information is really appreciated and thank you so much in advance for any information you have. 
 

Thank you! 

[Host Kat]

29 minutes ago, CruiseNovice24 said:

Good evening cruise community!

 

I hope this is the correct place to post this. I am brand new to cruising and my wife and I are heading on a cruise in a few days out of Port Canaveral on Wonder of the Seas. One of the members of our party suffers from a severe GI issue and one of the triggers for them is anxiety. They are really worried about finding restrooms near the parking area prior to getting in to the actual terminal. 
 

We are set to go to the terminal at 11:30 AM on a Sunday. It will be terminal 1. Does anyone happen to know any available restrooms right outside of the terminal? I’m trying to find answers for them and do my research to try to alleviate their stress. Any information is really appreciated and thank you so much in advance for any information you have. 
 

Thank you! 

 

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[Marie51]

My sister had the same problem. She got some medicine from her doctor and started taking it the evening before we boarded. It helped.

Also it is a short distance from the parking lot into the terminal where there are restrooms.

[CruiseNovice24]

Thank you @Marie51, I appreciate it! She tried to get in to her doctor before the cruise hoping they could prescribe something but the earliest they were able to see her wasn’t until July (she called in January). Now I will reach out to whoever I can to get her the info just so she doesn’t have to worry as much. 

[Ashland]

Of course besides the inside terminal restrooms there is also one just outside the terminal entry door. It was right across from where we saw people getting their rental scooters. We were waiting there for my DH that was returning on the Budget car rental comp shuttle. I actually used this restroom. It's clearly marked.

[sparks1093]

Yes, there are restrooms accessible from the parking area in Port Canaveral.

[jsn55]

If the above advice doesn't calm her, find a hotel near the parking area and make a stop there first.  Knowing positively that she won't have an issue, nor will she have to wait, might make her just that more comfortable. 

[CruiseNovice24]

Thank you all so much for the information. I really appreciate everything. I sent her a link to our thread so she can read through it and hopefully calm herself a bit. 

[GTO-Girl]

When outside and facing the terminal door there are restrooms to your right.  Also restrooms inside the terminal and as soon as you step onboard restrooms are near the elevators…