Disembarkation question (please help!)

[JCarangal]

My in-laws have booked a vacation for us that includes the 3 night Wonder. As I look at our itinerary I am getting worried -- our flight leaves at 11:30 am. Are we going to make it? Does the ship *dock* at 8:30 or are you allowed to start disembarking at 8:30? I know the airport is an hour away from the dock, and I am starting to think we may not make it.

It wouldn't be too big of a deal if it was just DH and I, but we will have DS(4) and DD(2) with us and I am worried what we are going to do if we miss that flight.

Please -- any help, advice, experiences are greatly needed (and appreciated).

Thanks in advance!
JenC in MD

 

[Señor Ferrari]

If the ship is on time, as is usual, it will physically dock between 5:45 and 6:00am. Debarkation begins when US Customs clears the ship, usually at around 7:30. You shouldn't have a problem making an 11:30am flight. Just make sure you don't linger on the debarkation morning. You don't need to be the first ones off, but try to get off soon after the ship is cleared.

The latest we've ever been to the airport and through security was about 10:15am, and that was without being able to check our luggage at the pier, which most airlines have now reinstated. We're typically checked in and to our gate before 10:00am.

We always use the DCL transfers to the aiport. If you have to get a rental car, you should allow for a bit of extra time. The drive is about 45 minutes from the port to airport.

 

[Katesdad]

Don't worry

Be happy

No problem man!!!! You'll want to be in the first wave off the ship. Assuming you are using the Disney transfers, you catch a shuttle that gets you to the airport before 9:30. Long lines and waits at the airport, but two hours should do it for you.

 

[prymsu]

if you are taking the disney transportation you should be ok, as long as you get off the ship as soon as they let people off. if you have a rental car to return, I would be just a little nervous.

 

[JCarangal]

Thanks all!

Now I can relax a bit! I am not a person who likes to have loose ends, and the whole "will we make our flight" question was distracting me!

Thanks!
JenC