Emerald Aisle vs. Emerald Reserve

[lulu71]

I had an intermediate reserved with EA class for my upcoming trip. I got to thinking that we might do better with a minivan so that we can fit all of our luggage (4 adults). I called and upgraded to the minivan, now I have Emerald Reserve. Was this the right thing to do? Would I have had a shot at a minivan with EA anyway? It is my understanding that it works the same way as EA in that you bypass the counter, but what if there are no minivans? Do I get charged less? Thanks for any advice!

 

[sgtdisney]

If you need the space and size of a minivan I think you did the right thing. You are never assured of what you may find on the Emerald Aisle and if you need something larger and there is nothing larger to pick from you are stuck. Emerald Reserve works great, it is just like Emerald Aisle. You go out to the lot and go directly to the minivan aisle and pick any minivan out of the minivan aisle that you want. Size, color, manufacturer is your choice. If you have a minivan reserved, they will have one for you.

 

[CarolMN]

IMHO, you did the right thing. Now you know for sure that you will get a minivan and you still get to pick out the minivan from the minivan aisle!

It's risky to reserve EA when you really need something larger than an intermediate. FWIW, I've read that the pickings on the EA haven't included very many "upgrades" lately.

Best wishes -

 

[lulu71]

Thanks sgtdisney and CarolMN. Even though the cost is double, I would rather be assured that all the luggage will fit and even better, the group we meet up with in Vero can ride around together as the van holds 7 people.