How EARLY will they let you on?

[llachance]

Ok for all you over planners out there. We recently returned from the July 6th Western. We took a town car from WDW arriving at the port at about 11:15. Checked in (not in the returning cruise line because it was longer then the others). Got in line, actually closer then we were the previous year although arriving later. On board by about 12:45, lunch in Parrot Cay, in the room by 1:30. Dropped off bags etc. strolled up to the Spa and got every reservation we wanted (added more later in the week), strolled over to Palos (we had decided we wanted to eat there the evening we were in Cozumel because my daughter was going on the teen cruise) made reservations for 8:00, we were normally on the late seating, made reservations for brunch for an hour after one of our spa treatments and went back to our cabin where our luggage had been delivered (it is now about 3:00) unpacked and went to the sail away party.

Please take a deep breath and realize that you are on vacation (meaning it is time to relax ). If one of your ressies doesn't work out then it won't be the end of the world and you know what you will have a great time anyway! JMHO

 

[jwolfe]

Ok, let me make sure I'm taking all this info in correctly......What time should be get TO the port (we are driving) so that we don't have to wait hours upon hours upon hours to get on ship. We should have plenty of time to get there, just checking....Also, should we take a little carry on with us so we can swim before worrying about our luggage???????

Thanks for ALL your help!!!!


Juli

 

[Deb in IA]

Well, Juli, it appears that people start checking in as early as 11 am, but they don't actually let you on the boat until 12:15.

You must be on the ship no later than 3:30.

Yes, Disney recommends that you pack a "day bag" with some necessities. Suggested items include: travel documents including proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport), medication, fragile or breakable items, photo/video/computer equipment, baby care items, sunscreen, swim suit, change of clothing, jewelry/valuables.

 

[Flik]

I had a plan for each Rotation...

Stacey, can you share your plans for each of the rotations? Also I thought I read on the Board that the first time the guest dine at the Animator's Palate is the show, is that true?

Thanks.

 

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by Flik
I had a plan for each Rotation...

Stacey, can you share your plans for each of the rotations? Also I thought I read on the Board that the first time the guest dine at the Animator's Palate is the show, is that true?

Thanks.

I know with our rotation (LAPLAPL) the first night at Animators Palate was during the Formal night so the show wasn't until Wednesday, I am not sure if during the APLAPLA rotation if they have it the first night or not since that would be your first night on board.

My plan for each rotation was only for the night I would dine at Palo's, I didn't want to miss any of the special menu nights or the show in Animators. You really only have Saturday, Monday or Wednesday night since those are the regular menu's.
Here they are

LAPLAPL--- Palo's on Monday (what we did) You could go the first night but I don't like to, I like to meet our table mates and the servers.
APLAPLA---Palo's on Monday, or Wednesday
PLAPLAP---Palo's on Wednesday or the first night (Saturday)

Hope this helps!

 

[Flik]

Stacey, thanks for figuring it all out...

 

[PiperG]

I am a little confused. . . .what is the "show" referred to the night of Animators Palate? Is everyone referring to Disney Dreams?

Thanks

 

[llachance]

without telling the surprise just know that it is something, during your dinner time, that shouldn't be missed.

 

[floridaminnie]

On our July 20th cruise they wouldn't allow us into port until 10:30. THey didn't start checking us in until about 11 and we boarded at 12:20. We were hearded into Parrot's Cay and they would not allow us from that area until 1pm. THey were guarding the elevator doors. lol I ran up, yes ran up, to deck ten to Palo's. I got ressies for the first night at 8pm, a ressie for sunday at 8:30 just for my parents, ressie's for Brunch Sunday morning before a day at Key West and also ressie's for Tuesday for afternoon Tea. My dad ran to the Spa and he was the first one in line there. He was able to get ressies for his full body massage, two Elimis detoxic massages and a facial for THursday at sea.
That was the only stress during the trip!