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Kilted Candyman · 01-21-2013, 11:04 AM

Hello all,

Amy and I leave for Orlando for a couple days in WDW, a day at Sea World and than a 3 day cruise. We are meeting her parents that are renting a flat for the month of Feb in Daytona. We had asked if they wanted to do Disney and they are on board with that. Probably Epcot for shopping and Magic Kingdom for parades and fireworks. Maybe able to squeeze in Fantasmic (best show) and Animal Kingdom (never been) if things go well.

Also asked if they wanted to go on the cruise as we could change our veranda cabin to one that slept 5 for $800 when adding them. Dad is ex Navy (like me) but had a very bad time on the ship (unlike me) and really hasn't been interested in a cruise despite Mom wanting it. He also was worried about tons of loud noisy kids thinking it would be like the parks.

Well, he found out out about the adult only areas on the ship and CC. He is all for it now. Of course now the cabins aren't available.

I am keeping an eye as it is constantly changing but what are the chances of them, when they drop us off at the terminal, of there being cabins available?

Jim

hpsalb · 01-21-2013, 11:16 AM

I don't know the exact time frame, but they must have a completed list of passengers prior to cruise day. So it would not be possible to add them to your cruise at the terminal. Since you are only a few days out now, it may already be too late.

Weedy · 01-21-2013, 12:01 PM

Look and see if there is a cabin for 2 available, it may not cost much more than adding them to you cabin.

Kilted Candyman · 01-21-2013, 12:30 PM

I checked and the whole thing is full not just the changing from a cabin of two to a cabin of four. Called the # and will just have to keep checking constantly to see if something comes open. The line can make it up to two days before without ship permission. After that their manager needs to call the ship.

Might be able to get it at the terminal if there is anything available but a bit of a bummer that the in-laws waited this long. Now it looks bad because we can't deliver.

Jim

lbgraves · 01-21-2013, 01:11 PM

You won't be able to add them at the terminal, but you can call the 800# and add them up to the morning of the cruise. This has been confirmed by a couple who have done this on the board. We have known one person on a previous cruise with us to book the cruise the night before also by calling the number. You won't be able to book them online.

kcashner · 01-21-2013, 01:18 PM

lbgraves is correct (as usual)

The cruise will be removed from on line booking 3 days before embarkation. After that, you must call the 800 number or go thru your travel agent, but you can book if space is available. We have done it at 2 days, and I've met and personally spoken with a Dis-er who claims to have done it the evening before departure. I have no reason to doubt her word. I have read of people doing it on the morning of the cruise.

What you cannot do is to show up at the terminal without a reservation and just book it. You might be able to get it if you call on a cell phone. They don't check your ID against the mainfest before allowing you into the port area (as they used to!), but you still can't just walk in and book.

lbgraves · 01-21-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kcashner

They don't check your ID against the mainfest before allowing you into the port area (as they used to!), but you still can't just walk in and book.

Seriously??? When did this change?

kcashner · 01-21-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lbgraves

Seriously??? When did this change?

They check before allowing you into the TERMINAL, but not before allowing you into the Port Authority area...unless my memory has completely failed. I don't remember 2 security checks the last time we drove in....just the one before entering the building. I guess it is possible that I'm having old age forgetfulness issues.......

PrincessShmoo · 01-21-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kcashner

They check before allowing you into the TERMINAL, but not before allowing you into the Port Authority area...unless my memory has completely failed. I don't remember 2 security checks the last time we drove in....just the one before entering the building. I guess it is possible that I'm having old age forgetfulness issues.......

That's how it is at San Pedro. Anyone can come in and park at the port. But they check your ID when entering the terminal.

woody73 · 01-21-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilted Candyman

. . . Might be able to get it at the terminal if there is anything available but a bit of a bummer that the in-laws waited this long.

Whatever you decide to do, make sure they have valid passports or birth certificates.

Woody

Meghatron · 01-21-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilted Candyman

Now it looks bad because we can't deliver.

Jim

How does "the ship is full because they delayed committing" get turned into "it looks bad because we can't deliver"?

Four Swampers · 01-21-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Meghatron

How does "the ship is full because they delayed committing" get turned into "it looks bad because we can't deliver"?

In-law magic, I suspect!

Kilted Candyman · 01-21-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Meghatron

How does "the ship is full because they delayed committing" get turned into "it looks bad because we can't deliver"?

Ok, not exactly our fault but we feel bad as we kept talking it up and now they can't go with us.

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Originally Posted by woody73

Whatever you decide to do, make sure they have valid passports or birth certificates.

Woody

Not a problem. They always travel with them. Being from the Canadian border it is standard practice for them.

I will keep checking the site and as we get closer call in.

Jim

01-21-2013, 11:04 AM	#1
Kilted Candyman Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DFW area Posts: 295	Question for last minute cruising Hello all, Amy and I leave for Orlando for a couple days in WDW, a day at Sea World and than a 3 day cruise. We are meeting her parents that are renting a flat for the month of Feb in Daytona. We had asked if they wanted to do Disney and they are on board with that. Probably Epcot for shopping and Magic Kingdom for parades and fireworks. Maybe able to squeeze in Fantasmic (best show) and Animal Kingdom (never been) if things go well. Also asked if they wanted to go on the cruise as we could change our veranda cabin to one that slept 5 for $800 when adding them. Dad is ex Navy (like me) but had a very bad time on the ship (unlike me) and really hasn't been interested in a cruise despite Mom wanting it. He also was worried about tons of loud noisy kids thinking it would be like the parks. Well, he found out out about the adult only areas on the ship and CC. He is all for it now. Of course now the cabins aren't available. I am keeping an eye as it is constantly changing but what are the chances of them, when they drop us off at the terminal, of there being cabins available? Jim __________________ I cook with a flair for the dramatic, and depraved indifference to calories Trips: DL - 4, WDW - 3, DCL - 2, Next - DCL & WDW

01-21-2013, 11:16 AM	#2
hpsalb Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 51	I don't know the exact time frame, but they must have a completed list of passengers prior to cruise day. So it would not be possible to add them to your cruise at the terminal. Since you are only a few days out now, it may already be too late. __________________ Heather

01-21-2013, 12:30 PM	#4
Kilted Candyman Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DFW area Posts: 295	I checked and the whole thing is full not just the changing from a cabin of two to a cabin of four. Called the # and will just have to keep checking constantly to see if something comes open. The line can make it up to two days before without ship permission. After that their manager needs to call the ship. Might be able to get it at the terminal if there is anything available but a bit of a bummer that the in-laws waited this long. Now it looks bad because we can't deliver. Jim __________________ I cook with a flair for the dramatic, and depraved indifference to calories Trips: DL - 4, WDW - 3, DCL - 2, Next - DCL & WDW

01-21-2013, 01:11 PM	#5
lbgraves Little Cinderella's Mommy The bad news is...they are driving me nuts!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 44,717	You won't be able to add them at the terminal, but you can call the 800# and add them up to the morning of the cruise. This has been confirmed by a couple who have done this on the board. We have known one person on a previous cruise with us to book the cruise the night before also by calling the number. You won't be able to book them online. __________________ Lisa Magic: E 11/15/2003, W 12/4/2004, E 12/10/2005, W 12/9/2006, EBPC 8/2008, W 1/8/2011 Wonder: 3N 1/11/2010, Alaska 7/26/11 Fantasy: MV 3/31/2012, E 3/23/2013

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01-21-2013, 12:01 PM	#3
Weedy DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 947	Look and see if there is a cabin for 2 available, it may not cost much more than adding them to you cabin.

01-21-2013, 01:18 PM	#6
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	lbgraves is correct (as usual) The cruise will be removed from on line booking 3 days before embarkation. After that, you must call the 800 number or go thru your travel agent, but you can book if space is available. We have done it at 2 days, and I've met and personally spoken with a Dis-er who claims to have done it the evening before departure. I have no reason to doubt her word. I have read of people doing it on the morning of the cruise. What you cannot do is to show up at the terminal without a reservation and just book it. You might be able to get it if you call on a cell phone. They don't check your ID against the mainfest before allowing you into the port area (as they used to!), but you still can't just walk in and book.