DCL stopping Airport check-in after 13 Dec!

[neg58]

Originally Posted by mmouse37

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

But then you are released into the world again. Person A could check in with the correct documentation, and Person B could get on the bus and thus the cruise.

Once you give someone the KTTW card, they could hand it to another. Now, anyone with an ID can get into the terminal and the switch could happen there, but at least that is all monitored.

Nancy

[Gatrcruzer]

Originally Posted by neg58

But then you are released into the world again. Person A could check in with the correct documentation, and Person B could get on the bus and thus the cruise.

Once you give someone the KTTW card, they could hand it to another. Now, anyone with an ID can get into the terminal and the switch could happen there, but at least that is all monitored.

Nancy

This is true, but don't they take your photo with the KTTW card so it is in the computer system? Also, the person would need to still go through regular security at the port, even if it was a different person. I'm not sure how this makes a difference security-wise.

[Donna M]

Originally Posted by neg58

But then you are released into the world again. Person A could check in with the correct documentation, and Person B could get on the bus and thus the cruise.

Once you give someone the KTTW card, they could hand it to another. Now, anyone with an ID can get into the terminal and the switch could happen there, but at least that is all monitored.

Nancy

Every time you get on the ship your picture shows up on their screen. There would be a problem if the person standing ready to board the ship doesn't match the photo on the ID card.

[bzzelady]

Well this just stinks. Seems to be the motto of our times...let's take something that works well and break it

[firsttimemom]

Originally Posted by Donna M

Every time you get on the ship your picture shows up on their screen. There would be a problem if the person standing ready to board the ship doesn't match the photo on the ID card.

yup- DH was returning our rental car and I was able to check in for him and they gave me his KTTW card bcs they had a recent photo of him already on file. He never had to check in at the port- I just gave him his card and we were able to board. I was stopped bcs my picture didn't match, but it was a temporary computer glitch and when she swiped my card again, the correct picture came up so they do pay attention to those pics.

[OMD13]

We are going on a cruise in March and staying at the Hyatt the night before and taking Disney bus to the port. Is this going to change?

[Dizzyworld]

Originally Posted by bzzelady

Well this just stinks. Seems to be the motto of our times...let's take something that works well and break it

I agree.

[TDC Nala]

Originally Posted by OMD13

We are going on a cruise in March and staying at the Hyatt the night before and taking Disney bus to the port. Is this going to change?

If it goes the way it's sounding, they should still have the bus but you won't actually check in until you arrive at the cruise port.

[brianvdb]

Originally Posted by firsttimemom

yup- DH was returning our rental car and I was able to check in for him and they gave me his KTTW card bcs they had a recent photo of him already on file.

Wow... this means that, in theory, I could be cruising right now... and not even know it.

[Jillpie]

So say this actually does happen... And we stay at the Hyatt the night before the cruise. We've checked into the cruise online prior to coming and have a boarding time of say 1:30. What then, do we go down to Magical Express in the airport and get on a much later bus to the port now, after noon? Just thinking of possible scenarios here...

[jdb in AZ]

Originally Posted by Jillpie

So say this actually does happen... And we stay at the Hyatt the night before the cruise. We've checked into the cruise online prior to coming and have a boarding time of say 1:30. What then, do we go down to Magical Express in the airport and get on a much later bus to the port now, after noon? Just thinking of possible scenarios here...

Anyone taking the DCL transfer buses from MCO to Port Canaveral doesn't have to worry about the port arrival time assigned by the on-line check-in. Arriving by bus supersedes the port-arrival assignment.

If/when DCL stops doing the airport check-in, their DCL transfer buses would run just the same, but when you get to the port you'd have to go through security (as usual), show your documents, get your picture taken (unless they already have it on file from another DCL cruise), have your credit card scanned, get your KTTW card, and your boarding group number. Doing it at the airport keeps the lines at the cruise terminal from getting too long. Perhaps DCL figures the lines aren't that long so they want to keep everything centralized at the port? DCL used to allow guests to do their check-in at the WDW hotels, but discontinued that about two years ago.

[Jillpie]

Originally Posted by jdb in AZ

Anyone taking the DCL transfer buses from MCO to Port Canaveral doesn't have to worry about the port arrival time assigned by the on-line check-in. Arriving by bus supersedes the port-arrival assignment.

If/when DCL stops doing the airport check-in, their DCL transfer buses would run just the same, but when you get to the port you'd have to go through security (as usual), show your documents, get your picture taken (unless they already have it on file from another DCL cruise), have your credit card scanned, get your KTTW card, and your boarding group number. Doing it at the airport keeps the lines at the cruise terminal from getting too long. Perhaps DCL figures the lines aren't that long so they want to keep everything centralized at the port? DCL used to allow guests to do their check-in at the WDW hotels, but discontinued that about two years ago.

So are you saying that maybe we'd be able to still get on that first bus at the airport, and get on the ship much earlier than the online time given to us? I know that is happening now, but with this change of no airport check in, who decides who gets on that first bus? All so confusing. We all need to be patient, they'll tell us soon enough.

[Jillpie]

Ok I have an official update. I went right to the source, and called DCL this morning. They confirmed there will be no change. After speaking to a regular DCL rep, they then gave me the number for the embarkation dept themselves to confirm even further. They too confirmed they are continuing the airport service as is. She had no idea why a random date of December rumor would have even started. There is no such thing. I mean, think about it. DCL would have contacted all Dec. and Jan. cruisers by now if such a change would be occurring. None of it makes sense. So rest assured everyone, DCL is still and will be, checking guests in at the airport.

[majermom]

So choosing to skip the DCL transportation this time around and do check in at the port. Does this change mean loooong lines at Port Canaveral while everybody checks in for the cruise???

[Jillpie]

Originally Posted by majermom

So choosing to skip the DCL transportation this time around and do check in at the port. Does this change mean loooong lines at Port Canaveral while everybody checks in for the cruise???

There will be no change. Just check my post above yours .