Cruise Line Desk at Swan and Dolphin?

[Bo'sMom]

Is there a cruise line desk at the swan and dolphin where you can check in prior to boarding the bus to DCL?

 

[CRSNDSNY]

I believe it is at the Dolphin.

 

[Bo'sMom]

Thanks!

 

[Phyllisi]

They may have changed the policy but in 2003 you could not check in prior to boarding. At the time, they were the only hotels that Disney picked up people in the bus but did not allow people to check in prior to arriving at the pier. If you stay there prior to the cruise, I would recommend you do not take Disney transportation to the pier. We did not arrive to the pier until 2:30 .

 

[CRSNDSNY]

They may have changed the policy but in 2003 you could not check in prior to boarding. At the time, they were the only hotels that Disney picked up people in the bus but did not allow people to check in prior to arriving at the pier. If you stay there prior to the cruise, I would recommend you do not take Disney transportation to the pier. We did not arrive to the pier until 2:30 .

That's how I feel. We've taken that transportation twice only to arrive so late. We get ourselves there from now on. That way we're early birds.

 

[DonaldsGrl103]

bumping so what does that mean? that if u stay at the dolphin- they dont pick you up early? We are staying here right before our cruise in August so now im worried

 

[S.Sunshine]

We were at the Dolphin last year and yes it was a late pick up. However, it was an early pick up for our luggage (kinda like being on the ship) They did, however offer us a couple of options. One was priority seating and a character breakfast and a 1/2 day at Animal Kingdom. Also included was priority (VIP) seating at a show of our choice. Since we were newbies we of course chose the Lion King. We saw and did quite a few of the major attractions in a park we were otherwise going to skip. So much to see in so few days. We did get on the bus at 1:00 so yes it was a later arrival. We would not have missed the opportunity for Animal Kingdom but it was a little frustrating arriving so late - shortly before we sailed. Moral of the story - if you want to get there early and have seen and done all you want - stay at a different property or arrange your own transportation. Bon Voyage

 

[DonaldsGrl103]

ok it seems like that might be the best option THANKS but what if we ask to be picked up at like the beach club or yacht club since there close? You think that would work?

 

[CRSNDSNY]

ok it seems like that might be the best option THANKS but what if we ask to be picked up at like the beach club or yacht club since there close? You think that would work?

That won't work. There are two shifts of buses that run from one hotel to the next picking up cruise passengers. I believe the same bus that picks up the beach/yacht also then picks up Swan/Dolphin cruisers.

This is the schedule Barb (inkognito) has on her website. The last time I used this transportation in '03, this was valid:

<TABLE width="75%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Grand Floridian[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11:15[/font]</TD><TD> </TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Boardwalk[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11:30[/font]</TD></TR><TR><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Contemporary[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11:30[/font]</TD><TD> </TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Port Orleans[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11:30[/font]</TD></TR><TR><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Beach Club[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11:45[/font]</TD><TD> </TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Polynesian[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Noon[/font]</TD></TR><TR><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Swan[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Noon[/font]</TD><TD> </TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dixie Landings[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12:15[/font]</TD></TR><TR><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dolphin[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12:30[/font]</TD><TD> </TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Caribbean Beach[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12:45[/font]</TD></TR><TR><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Wilderness Lodge[/font]</TD><TD>[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11:30[/font]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


(am I allowed to post this? If not, I am sorry...)

 

[DonaldsGrl103]

bumping thanks so much for this info