auto train to cruise ?

[sumfun]

has anyone taken the auto train to florida before a cruise ,how did it work out would you do it again? while the price is less then to fly it is more then 300.00$ more then when i first checked in october.so for my family of six will the 1200.00 + change be worth it. quick replies are appreciated before the price goes up again thank you

 

[Shercara]

sumfun- we are planning on taking the auto train this Nov 2nd, and spending a week at WDW before the 7 day cruise on Nov 9th.

Go over to the transportation board with your questions - and do a search -if it is working - I know there is info there - I have yet to book as well - but will be booking soon now that you say the $$ went up!!

When is your cruise??

 

[DisneyPoly]

Hi!

We're taking the Auto Train on May 3rd and sailing on the May 5th Wonder. We had planned on driving both ways, but with the good price I got (2 adults, 4 children and van - $580.00) for one way, it was worth it to drive down. The price northbound was an additional $800, so I passed.

I wasn't willing to take the chance of arriving on Sun. morning as there is always a chance of the train running late. We have taken the train many times and only once did we arrive late (12:00 p.m.) I just didn't want the stress of being on the train and worrying about "missing the boat!!!"

We will arrive on Sat. a.m. and stay at the Swan with their $149 cruise special. Then on Sun. a.m. we will drive to the port.

I would be happy to answer any questions you have regarding the Auto Train.

Good Luck!

P.S. I wouldn't wait too long to book -- the longer you wait the hire the price gets!

 

[sumfun]

we are going on the august 31 magic, and are planning to arrive on friday and stay at the raddison resort at the port.
thanks for the insight disneypoly i had not even considered they would not be ontime .after reading your post i guess the price i was quoted is not to bad especially so close to labor day.
we did not book a sleeper so will be sleeping in our seats , our youngest dd is 5 will they seat us together? and is there anyway to feel secure about your children while you sleep? thank you for your replies