DCL ground transfer question

[Blanche_Neige]

not sure if I should post this here or on the transportation forum, but since the mojority of question is for WDW I thought here was the best place...

How does it work? If I wish to take advantage of the onboard airline check in (Jetblue) I have to use the DCL transfert.

What time do they "pick you up"?

If we decide to stay at the POR before our cruise will are luguage be transfered automatically to the stateroom as well?

 

[kcashner]

If you stay at any WDW resort before your cruise and have DCL transfers your luggage will be taken from your hotel room at about 8 am and will "magically" appear outside the door to your cabin on the ship.

On the way home, you must request onboard check in, be on a participating airline, and have a flight that leaves after 11:25 am. Your bags will be taken from outside your stateroom the last night of the cruise (you will have applied the tags which they supplied and will get airline claim checks. You will next see your bags at your home airport! Your departure time will depend on your flight time. You can CHOOSE to get off any time after the big doors open, but if your flight is before a certain time you are required to be off by 8 am. All guests are supposed to be off by 9 am. Each bus leaves as it fills up.

If your flight is before 11:25, you are not able to use the luggage service and will have to take your bags from the terminal to the bus and check them in at MCO.

 

[Blanche_Neige]

thank you very much

it might be more expensive but having the bags magically appear and not have to worry about it makes it worth it espacially when you have kids

 

[elkesails]

not sure if I should post this here or on the transportation forum, but since the mojority of question is for WDW I thought here was the best place...

How does it work? If I wish to take advantage of the onboard airline check in (Jetblue) I have to use the DCL transfert.

What time do they "pick you up"?

If we decide to stay at the POR before our cruise will are luguage be transfered automatically to the stateroom as well?

oops....looks like I was mistaken about Jet Blue...thanks for the info

 

[Blanche_Neige]

When I looked into this JetBlue was not one of the airlines that offered check-in at the port. I suggest you call them before you make a decision.

Are the DCL participating airlines different that those of the resorts?

I have used Jetblue and WDW resort airline checkin for the past 2 year...

I will definately check before I sign up, thanks for the tip

 

[jilljill]

Participating airlines are listed in the FAQ sticky and on DCL's website.

 

[Blanche_Neige]

Participating airlines are listed in the FAQ sticky and on DCL's website.

found it:

Onboard Airline Check-In - DCL Check-In Information, Form from DCL if you need to pay the airline for overweight or extra bags, DCL complete air transportation information

When you register for Onboard Airline Check-In, you are entitled to:
Receive your boarding passes and check your luggage for your return flight before you disembark the ship
Skip luggage claim at the port terminal
Bypass the airline check-in counter at the airport
Here's how it works: Reserve air or ground transportation through Disney Cruise Line® and sign up for Onboard Airline Check-In when you check in for your cruise at the port or a Walt Disney World® Resort Hospitality Desk. On the day prior to disembarkation, your airline boarding passes and valet luggage tags will magically be delivered to your stateroom, along with a letter answering common questions you may have. Attach the tags to your luggage and leave your bags outside your stateroom the evening prior to disembarkation. Disney Cruise Line® will collect and deliver your luggage to your airline. When you arrive at Orlando International Airport, proceed to security with your boarding passes already in hand and continue on to your scheduled departure gate. It's that simple!

Available to Guests flying out of Orlando International Airport on domestic flights (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) on AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines, United/Ted Airlines and US Airways — it's the perfect ending to a magical cruise vacation! Pre-registration is required and scheduled flights must be after 11:25 a.m. on the day your cruise ends. Guests are limited to two bags per person and each piece must not exceed 50 lbs. Additionally, some Guests may be selected to check in at the airport and unable to use this service