We (Me, my wife and our three boys, ages 21, 19, & 13) drove down from NC on Saturday and stayed at the La Quinta in Plantation (about 10-12 minutes drive). The room and breakfast were GREAT!
Sunday morning we got up late and drove over to the port, arriving around 10:45. After parkinng in the on-site garage, we walked to the terminal, checked our luggage with the porters, and got in line.
There were several steps in the process - show ID & Fun Pass to get inside - show ID and credit card to receive S&S cards - wait in the lobby until ready to begin boarding - get picture taken - and, finally, board the ship.
Our cabin - 1431 - was bigger than I expected and well laid out. We had three in our cabin and the two beds were converted to a king for my wife and I, while the sofa was made into a single for my son.