How late would you schedule your incoming flight?

[bryannem]

We are potentially looking at a last minute cruise in early October, due to Hurricane Irma plans changing.

There is a flight that gets in at 12 noon to Orlando International.

Do you think that leaves enough time to get right to the cruise?

Thank you!

 

[apathetic]

If you are on-time, that should be enough time. Some of the buses from WDW don't leave until past noon.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We are potentially looking at a last minute cruise in early October, due to Hurricane Irma plans changing.

There is a flight that gets in at 12 noon to Orlando International.

Do you think that leaves enough time to get right to the cruise?

Thank you!

From the DCL website (regarding independent air travel plans to/from MCO for Caribbean cruises):
Please allow ample time for all your travel connections. We recommend the following flight-time guidelines:

• Latest arrival time to Orlando International Airport on Embarkation Day: 1:45 PM
• Earliest departure time from Orlando International Airport on Debarkation Day: 11:30 AM

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/guest-services/air-ground-transportation/

 

[bryannem]

thank you both!!

 

[ciniminis]

Just wondering... Has it ever happened where cruisers make it to Magical Express, but their tagged luggage doesn't make the auto-transfer from airplane to ship like it's supposed to? Would DCL offer assistance in that situation?

 

[Dug720]

No later than landing at 7 or 8pm the night before the cruise.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Just wondering... Has it ever happened where cruisers make it to Magical Express, but their tagged luggage doesn't make the auto-transfer from airplane to ship like it's supposed to? Would DCL offer assistance in that situation?

All I can report is that they delayed departure on one of our cruises due to late arriving bags from the airport.

 

[Napoleon Dynamite]

I wouldn't risk it.

 

[MrsDuck]

WAY too close for comfort, personally.

I'd want to be in by 6pm the night before. At the latest.

 

[tigerchic89]

I'd fly in the night before