DCL stopping Airport check-in after 13 Dec! - The DIS Discussion Forums

eblong · 12-01-2012, 07:55 AM

We just checked in for the Fantasy and the person we checked in with said that DCL is stopping doing shop checkin at the Orlando Airport. Anyone else heard about this? It's been such a great experience to be able to check in at the airport and it will be missed. Think we could start an email writing campaign to request they bring it back.

Grandma4ever · 12-01-2012, 07:59 AM

I wonder what the reason is behind this change? Maybe that they are developing a system that may work beter. Maybe we should get more info on what maybe replacing the current system before we campain to remain where we are comfortable. Comfortable is not always better or what we really need. It is just a thought.

momof2minnies · 12-01-2012, 08:00 AM

Well that stinks for our Jan 5th cruise!!!!!!!!

Linda

IBelieveInTheMagic · 12-01-2012, 08:37 AM

Looks like I'll get to try it one time next week, for the last time!

I do agree, perhaps they are making changes and we will have to see what the future holds. It seems to have been wildly popular so I'm sure they have they have some reasons behind it.

Fingers crossed it comes back at some point, even if modified slightly.

Thanks for the head's up - I just posted in another thread about this because this "rumor" seems to keep coming up.

Heather

sweetpee_1993 · 12-01-2012, 09:27 AM

We were told they were discontinuing airport check-in when we were there back at the end of September. They didn't have a date at that point but the CM (looked like whoever was in charge) indicated it was in the upcoming weeks. I wonder if they really mean it this time or if they're trying to deter the "crazy" Internet folks from returning to the airport from WDW to check-in earlier.

Summerl30 · 12-01-2012, 09:37 AM

December 2013 or Dec 13, 2012?

I just talked to DCL last week and they said that if I were American, I could check in at the airport in January. THis information doesn't change much since I am Canadian and have to check in at the port anyway, even though I am taking the Airport transfers

n8tivecaligirl · 12-01-2012, 09:44 AM

Maybe dec 31? *crossing fingers* we leave in 3 weeks, lol.

kcashner · 12-01-2012, 09:49 AM

I guess no one knows what they have in mind. The check in at the airport was designed to reduce the lines at the terminal, and has seemed very successful.

Honestly, I'm not sure that we would stay at the Hyatt OR take DCL transportation without the benefits of this service; each is a separate decision, but with the exception of a very rude CM named Susan, the service at MCO has been wonderful.

valbob89 · 12-01-2012, 10:03 AM

This is very disappointing to hear but not surprising. They haven't offered it at the other ports we have gone out of in the last few years.
I have sold this service as another reason to cruise Disney instead another line to friends. No worry about trying to do on-line check-in and print boarding passes - DCL delivered them to your room the night before. No need to worry about looking for your luggage at the port. You just strolled off, through customs, onto a comfortable bus and then walked to your airline gate. This was a huge deal for some people.

Ariel224 · 12-01-2012, 10:14 AM

Valbob, this thread is talking about checking in for the cruise AT the airport PRIOR to embarking. The preferred checkin FOR the airline AFTER the cruise (which you are referring to) is not being changed at this time. You are safe.

sayhello · 12-01-2012, 10:27 AM

ETA: WHOOPS! Just read the post above. Never mind!

Sayhello

Ariel224 · 12-01-2012, 10:42 AM

Having never done DCL transfers, I don't know all the logistics, but it always struck me as a little strange that those using this service were checking in at an unsecured area. Maybe they are needing to have consistency with their security process?

jdb in AZ · 12-01-2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariel224

Having never done DCL transfers, I don't know all the logistics, but it always struck me as a little strange that those using this service were checking in at an unsecured area. Maybe they are needing to have consistency with their security process?

Everyone still goes through security at the port. Everyone's luggage is still screened before it goes onto the ship.

Ariel224 · 12-01-2012, 01:02 PM

I wasn't referring to luggage security. I was referred more to security surrounding a person's identity.

mmouse37 · 12-01-2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariel224

I wasn't referring to luggage security. I was referred more to security surrounding a person's identity.

How is the identity part any different checking in at MCO as compared to DCL terminal..just trying to understand what you mean. You still have to show your documents and your passport/BC with photo ID at the MCO check in counter.

MJ

12-01-2012, 07:55 AM	#1
eblong Summer in the Med! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 407	DCL stopping Airport check-in after 13 Dec! We just checked in for the Fantasy and the person we checked in with said that DCL is stopping doing shop checkin at the Orlando Airport. Anyone else heard about this? It's been such a great experience to be able to check in at the airport and it will be missed. Think we could start an email writing campaign to request they bring it back. __________________ Disney Magic: 12/08 - 01/09 (WC), 09-10/09 (WC), 09-10/10 and 09/11 (WBTA), 07/13 (Med/Venice); 7/14 (Venice to Barcelona) Disney Wonder: 01/11 (WB PC), 05/12 (B2B LA Repo & AK); 10/12 (HI); 9/13 (WBPC) Disney Dream: 06/11, DVC Member Cruise 09/12 Disney Fantasy: Maiden Voyage 04/12 (WC), 12/12 (EC) Dis Magnets at http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...ney%20Magnets/ Photos at http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/ebslong/

12-01-2012, 07:59 AM	#2
Grandma4ever One day closer and still counting!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City,Missouri Posts: 4,385	I wonder what the reason is behind this change? Maybe that they are developing a system that may work beter. Maybe we should get more info on what maybe replacing the current system before we campain to remain where we are comfortable. Comfortable is not always better or what we really need. It is just a thought. __________________ Land & sea/ Carribean Beach / Wonder 8/03; WDW POP Century & Magic 8/04 (Eastern); Magic 10/05 (Eastern / Halloween); Magic 9/06 (Eastern); WDW 9/2/07 Port Orleans FQ & Magic 9/8/07 (Western) ; WDW 9/20/08 POP Century, Magic 9/27/2008 Alternative Western, & 10/04/2008 Western; All Star Music 7/8/09, All Star Music 12/9/09, Disneyland 5/19/10 to 5/23/10, Magic 10/23/2010 (Eastern) & Magic 10/30/2010 (Western) 9/14/12 POFQ & 9/22/12 (Eastern) Fantasy, 10-25-2014 (Western) & 11-1-2014 (Eastern) Fantasy Mouser

12-01-2012, 08:00 AM	#3
momof2minnies DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Westfield,MA. Posts: 3,157	Well that stinks for our Jan 5th cruise!!!!!!!! Linda __________________ 2000 OKW First trip with the kids,2001 OKW First time for my parents,2002 Marriott Grande Vista/OKW,2003 MGV,2004 OKW,2005 March Disney cruise/SSR, July-MGV, 2007 CSR, 2008 Clearwater-day trip, Marathon 2009 OKW,Nov. 2009 CSR then the Magic,Marathon 2010 OKW,June 2010 AKL,Marathon 2011 OKW, Anniversary 2011 POFQ,Disney Dream+BC 2012,Disney Fantasy 2013 4/08 First half marathon- Oleksak lumber- Ma., 2:23:35 10/08 Second half marathon-Applefest-Hollis,NH.,2:17:05 01/09 First full marathon- Disney-5:39:24 01/10 5K and Half marathon- with my brother- Disney-2:43:42 01/11 5k and Half marathon-Disney- 2:11:46 4/12 5k Castaway Cay on the Dream with Arynn

12-01-2012, 08:37 AM	#4
IBelieveInTheMagic DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,916	Looks like I'll get to try it one time next week, for the last time! I do agree, perhaps they are making changes and we will have to see what the future holds. It seems to have been wildly popular so I'm sure they have they have some reasons behind it. Fingers crossed it comes back at some point, even if modified slightly. Thanks for the head's up - I just posted in another thread about this because this "rumor" seems to keep coming up. Heather __________________ (Me), (DH), (DS) WDW: Nov 2008 (MVMCP), Sep/Oct 2009 (MNSSHP, F&W, Pirates Pal Cruise & Pirates League), Apr 2010 (Flower & Garden Festival & Jedi Training), Oct 2010 (MNSSHP & F&W), Jun 2011 (SWW & Universal Studios), Nov 2011 Girls Trip (MVMCP & Osborne Lights), Jun 2012 and Nov 2012 (Osborne Lights). DCL: Jun 2012 (KSC & Dream), Aug 2012 (Dream), and Dec 2012 Mom & I (Fantasy) Upcoming: June 2013 (Wonder-Alaska), Sep 2013 Dream (girls trip) & Apr 2014 (Fantasy)

12-01-2012, 09:27 AM	#5
sweetpee_1993 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,158	We were told they were discontinuing airport check-in when we were there back at the end of September. They didn't have a date at that point but the CM (looked like whoever was in charge) indicated it was in the upcoming weeks. I wonder if they really mean it this time or if they're trying to deter the "crazy" Internet folks from returning to the airport from WDW to check-in earlier. __________________ Disney Adventures: 1/04 POP, 1/05 POP, 2/06 POP, 1/07 POP, 12/07 CR, 5/08 POFQ sans kids, 1/09 CR, 5/09 Poly w/o the family, 1/10 AKL, 11/10 POFQ, 9/11 WL+DCL Dream+YC, 5/12 DCL Magic, 9/12 DCL Dream sans kids, 1/13 DCL Magic Future Disney Adventures: 5/13 DCL Fantasy, 8/13 DCL Dream w/o the family, 5/14 DCL Wonder Outside the Disney Bubble: 11/13 RCI Allure of the Seas

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12-01-2012, 09:37 AM	#6
Summerl30 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 158	December 2013 or Dec 13, 2012? I just talked to DCL last week and they said that if I were American, I could check in at the airport in January. THis information doesn't change much since I am Canadian and have to check in at the port anyway, even though I am taking the Airport transfers

12-01-2012, 09:44 AM	#7
n8tivecaligirl Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 144	Maybe dec 31? crossing fingers we leave in 3 weeks, lol. __________________

12-01-2012, 09:49 AM	#8
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	I guess no one knows what they have in mind. The check in at the airport was designed to reduce the lines at the terminal, and has seemed very successful. Honestly, I'm not sure that we would stay at the Hyatt OR take DCL transportation without the benefits of this service; each is a separate decision, but with the exception of a very rude CM named Susan, the service at MCO has been wonderful.

12-01-2012, 10:03 AM	#9
valbob89 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,021	How disappointing This is very disappointing to hear but not surprising. They haven't offered it at the other ports we have gone out of in the last few years. I have sold this service as another reason to cruise Disney instead another line to friends. No worry about trying to do on-line check-in and print boarding passes - DCL delivered them to your room the night before. No need to worry about looking for your luggage at the port. You just strolled off, through customs, onto a comfortable bus and then walked to your airline gate. This was a huge deal for some people.

12-01-2012, 10:14 AM	#10
Ariel224 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 709	Valbob, this thread is talking about checking in for the cruise AT the airport PRIOR to embarking. The preferred checkin FOR the airline AFTER the cruise (which you are referring to) is not being changed at this time. You are safe. __________________ DD=12, DS=9, DD=8 Disneyland November 2-5, 2009; November 11-21, 2010; November 7-11, 2011 Disney Fantasy Western Caribbean November 10-17, 2012 Last edited by Ariel224; 12-01-2012 at 10:37 AM.

12-01-2012, 10:27 AM	#11
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12-01-2012, 10:42 AM	#12
Ariel224 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 709	Having never done DCL transfers, I don't know all the logistics, but it always struck me as a little strange that those using this service were checking in at an unsecured area. Maybe they are needing to have consistency with their security process? __________________ DD=12, DS=9, DD=8 Disneyland November 2-5, 2009; November 11-21, 2010; November 7-11, 2011 Disney Fantasy Western Caribbean November 10-17, 2012

12-01-2012, 01:02 PM	#14
Ariel224 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 709	I wasn't referring to luggage security. I was referred more to security surrounding a person's identity. __________________ DD=12, DS=9, DD=8 Disneyland November 2-5, 2009; November 11-21, 2010; November 7-11, 2011 Disney Fantasy Western Caribbean November 10-17, 2012

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