Concierge Travelling with non-concierge family - The DIS Discussion Forums

SonicGuy · 10-27-2012, 02:57 PM

We are traveling next year in a one bedroom suite. Our in laws are cruising with us - except they are in a standard stateroom. If you've ever done this, do you feel guilty about things like boarding early and leaving them in the terminal? One family member is particularly jealous and was just preparing for how much "guilt-armor" I need to pack. Thanks.

lbgraves · 10-27-2012, 03:16 PM

Exactly why we do not cruise with family!!! If I paid for concierge, I would want to enjoy ALL of the benefits that came with it. If they get online at 3 a.m. ET for their check in, they will have an early PAT time, so will have a boarding card that will get them onboard shortly after you board. Why not see it as a positive. With you boarding early, you can get a table for lunch and let them know where to meet you so they can just go straight there, drop off their carry ons at the table with you and get their food without having to worry about finding an empty table with a tray full of food AND their carry ons. Of course, that will depend on how much complaining they will be doing.

AlexandNessa · 10-27-2012, 04:15 PM

Which ship are you sailing? Not a big deal to do this on the Magic/Wonder, imho. Beyond the early embarkation and the embarkation meeting and lone concierge party, it really shouldn't be much of an issue.

On the Fantasy/Dream, with the separate concierge lounge, there may be some jealousy. We enjoyed the lounge quite a bit to grab bottled water and have happy hour. If thats something you enjoy, don't apologize for wanting to take advantage of a service you paid dearly for.

If your family really wants these perks as well, my advice is to get an early PAT, and shoot for a paid upgrade to concierge/suite at the port.

JoiseyMom · 10-27-2012, 04:19 PM

Your family should be able to board with you when you board first, even if they are not concierge. I have had friends who have done this on The Magic and it was never an issue.

AlexandNessa · 10-27-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JoiseyMom

Your family should be able to board with you when you board first, even if they are not concierge. I have had friends who have done this on The Magic and it was never an issue.

I think it depends on the port agent. We were in the same situation on the Magic, and our family was not.

JoiseyMom · 10-27-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexandNessa

I think it depends on the port agent. We were in the same situation on the Magic, and our family was not.

May I ask which port? My friends were able to in Alaska, and with us in NY, and I think another port but I am not sure.

zstyles · 10-27-2012, 06:04 PM

Haha, well just tell them that they can come to all the fun concierge stuff with you on board...

AlexandNessa · 10-27-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JoiseyMom

May I ask which port? My friends were able to in Alaska, and with us in NY, and I think another port but I am not sure.

We sailed out of PC that cruise.

MTmomma · 10-28-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zstyles

Haha, well just tell them that they can come to all the fun concierge stuff with you on board...

Nope, no way no how. They didn't pay for concierge services, so they should not be allowed to make use of concierge "perks"

SonicGuy · 10-28-2012, 08:31 AM

We are on The Dream

AlexandNessa · 10-28-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SonicGuy

We are on The Dream

When are you going? Lots of reports of cheap upgrades at the port to concierge on the Dream, especially during the off-season. Your travel mates just need a family concierge room, not a 1br suite to enjoy early embarkation and the lounge. Unless you arrive at the port late, I wouldn't count on your family being able to board with you. And once aboard, the concierge will make it clear to you that non-concierge guests are not allowed in the lounge. And the lounge is great, not something I would sacrifice just because I was traveling with someone who chose not to pay for its use.

SonicGuy · 10-28-2012, 09:32 AM

We are going January 2013

10-27-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
SonicGuy Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Suburban Dallas Posts: 329	Concierge Travelling with non-concierge family We are traveling next year in a one bedroom suite. Our in laws are cruising with us - except they are in a standard stateroom. If you've ever done this, do you feel guilty about things like boarding early and leaving them in the terminal? One family member is particularly jealous and was just preparing for how much "guilt-armor" I need to pack. Thanks. __________________

10-27-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
lbgraves Little Cinderella's Mommy The bad news is...they are driving me nuts!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 44,798	Exactly why we do not cruise with family!!! If I paid for concierge, I would want to enjoy ALL of the benefits that came with it. If they get online at 3 a.m. ET for their check in, they will have an early PAT time, so will have a boarding card that will get them onboard shortly after you board. Why not see it as a positive. With you boarding early, you can get a table for lunch and let them know where to meet you so they can just go straight there, drop off their carry ons at the table with you and get their food without having to worry about finding an empty table with a tray full of food AND their carry ons. Of course, that will depend on how much complaining they will be doing. __________________ 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

10-27-2012, 04:15 PM	#3
AlexandNessa Proud Redhead Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Must sleep barefoot HEY EVERYONE...THIS IS A SECRET...SHE HATED THE MUMMY MOVIE Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,079	Which ship are you sailing? Not a big deal to do this on the Magic/Wonder, imho. Beyond the early embarkation and the embarkation meeting and lone concierge party, it really shouldn't be much of an issue. On the Fantasy/Dream, with the separate concierge lounge, there may be some jealousy. We enjoyed the lounge quite a bit to grab bottled water and have happy hour. If thats something you enjoy, don't apologize for wanting to take advantage of a service you paid dearly for. If your family really wants these perks as well, my advice is to get an early PAT, and shoot for a paid upgrade to concierge/suite at the port. __________________ Alex Vanessa

10-27-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
JoiseyMom Have you had your SPANX today??? I mean, peep poop should be shiny and colored!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,865	Your family should be able to board with you when you board first, even if they are not concierge. I have had friends who have done this on The Magic and it was never an issue. __________________ 1973 Dec - First trip, off site. 1978 June - Senior trip for High School; 1980 Summer - Quick off site w/ college friends; 1998 January - January First Onsite Family Trip CBR 2001/2 Dec/Jan - First family Poly trip; 2003/4 Dec/Jan - Extended Family Trip Rented 4 bed house 2004 August - My surprise trip (no kids)!!! Pop/Poly/GF/AKL; 2004 Nov - Jersey Week AKL & Timeshare 2005 August - Surprise Trip for kids!! CSR; 2006 August - Surprise Trip for kids at CSR again!! 2007 August - 3 nite Wonder & AKL FD 3peat!! 2007 December 8 - 7nite Eastern on the Magic! 2008 August 17 DCL Magic EB Panama Canal; March 2011 WDW trip with friends. 2012 Aug 25 DCL Bahamas Magic from NYC;2012 Sept 12 DCL Canadian Magic;2013 Aug AKL Kidani;2013 Aug DCL Fantasy I am Poohtiful and Poohlicious!!!! Have you had your Spanx today???

10-27-2012, 06:04 PM	#7
zstyles Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 327	Haha, well just tell them that they can come to all the fun concierge stuff with you on board... __________________

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10-28-2012, 08:31 AM	#10
SonicGuy Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Suburban Dallas Posts: 329	We are on The Dream __________________

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