Just booked our airfare with United...questions

[Kimber1963]

Ok I just booked our flights for next year with United. I know I saw somewhere that United participated in something (online check in?) with DCL. Of course, I can't find the thread now. So my question is what do I need to do while I"m onboard to checkin, take care of luggage etc for our flight home? Thanks in advance for the information.

 

[disboardlover]

if you mean onboard check in, I think you can utilize it if you arrange your flights through Disney. Supposedly you can get your return boarding pass on the ship and not have to worry about touching your checked bags on disembarkation day at all. You can preregister on embarkation day. Maybe someone else can confirm if you can use it with your own air arrangements.

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

 

[lanejudy]

DCL's Onboard Airline Check-in requires that your outbound flight be after a certain time (I think 11:30am) from MCO, and that you book DCL transfers from port to MCO. If you opt for other transportation, you will not be eligible for OAC. You can book flights on your own, but must use DCL transfers.

Enjoy your cruise!


ETA: I dug this out from the website (buried along with a ton of other small print information). This is specific to Port Canaveral sailings:

Disney’s Convenient Onboard Airline Check-In
Enjoy the comfort and convenience of Onboard Airline Check-In* when you purchase air or ground transportation through Disney Cruise Line, such as:

• Receive your boarding passes ahead of time.
• Check your luggage for your return flight before disembarking the ship.
• Skip luggage claim at the port terminal.
• Bypass the airline check-in counter at the airport.

Here's how it works:

1. Reserve air or ground transportation through Disney Cruise Line, then request to sign up for Onboard Airline Check-In when you check in at the cruise port.
2. On the day prior to disembarkation, your airline boarding passes and valet luggage tags will be delivered to your stateroom.
3. Attach the tags to your luggage and leave your bags outside your stateroom on the evening prior to disembarkation. Your luggage will be collected and delivered to your airline for you.
4. Upon arrival at Orlando International Airport, you can proceed to security and continue to your departure gate.

*This service is available to Guests flying out of Orlando International Airport on domestic flights (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Jet Blue Airways and United Airlines.

Pre-registration is required and scheduled flights must be after 11:30 AM on the day your cruise ends. Airline-specific baggage fee may apply and can vary by airline. Each luggage piece can weigh no more than 50 lbs. In addition, some Guests may be selected to check in at the airport and will be unable to use this service.