Made it through on first try

[MarkRG]

Regina, that's EXACTLY the scenario my DW had calling in, including the on-hold music, the only difference is the phone here could redial.

Glad to see so many are going to get to go! Anyone heard from Doc?

 

[CarolAnnC]

Ty for the Member Cruise logo Mark!!

 

[MarkRG]

You're welcome! And thank you for the constant updates all day on how the deal was going! Sounds like it'll completely sell out by Monday!

 

[DBorges]

I was caller #3 this morning at 9:01 a.m.

And I am sure you all are as psyched as I am.

Got just what I wanted category 6 with a verandah that sleeps 4!

Room number 6560!

Can't wait until Feb 2nd!!!!!

Hope to see you all there.

And how sweet it was not to pay the $75.00 fee.

Enjoy all.

Dave

 

[#1Mouse]

Poohstx that magic number to start counting down is 161 (not counting today).

We are trying to decide if we should fly into Orlando on 2/2 or if we should fly in the day before. If we fly Spirit the flight comes in around 10:30 AM. Is that plenty of time to collect our luggage and make it to the Port? After the cruise we are going to stay at WDW through Sunday. Someone pinch me - I must be dreaming!!!!

We are soooooooo excited.

 

[poohstx]

#1 Mouse - last October we flew down on Southwest from Albany, arriving at 10:30am. We boarded the Disney Cruise Line bus and made it to the Port Canaveral Terminal in plenty of time. Actually, we were in the line before they opened the gangway to start boarding the ship. I guess the only concern would be the weather in February may not be as predictable as October.

You really have much later in the afternoon to board, as the first thing you do when boarding is have lunch!

 

[WDWLVR]

Since we are coming from Chicago and flying out of O'Hare we decided to fly in the day before. In fact when we were talking about the cruise last week DH suggested that we go ahead and make reservations at the Raddison for 2/1 which I did. That way we can enjoy the day at Cocoa Beach and know that the Wonder is only 10 minutes away on Sunday morning.

The weather in February is too unpredictable to chance a same day flight for us.

 

[TnRobin]

It rarely comes a blizzard in Tennessee in Feb but we will probably fly down the night before. The one time we flew down the day of the cruise, I was exhausted by the time dinner arrive and did not make it to the party that night.

 

[RRBB]

Originally posted by #1Mouse
If we fly Spirit the flight comes in around 10:30 AM. Is that plenty of time to collect our luggage and make it to the Port?

If you plan to fly the same day and take the Disney bus to the port, then you won't have to worry about collecting your luggage. Just make sure you have the Cruise Tags on your luggage before you check it (the tags that are provided in your travel docs), and they will collect it and take it directly to the ship and your cabin for you.

 

[DBorges]

I thought transfers were not included

 

[poohstx]

Originally posted by DBorges
I though transfers were not included

The transfers are not included, but may be purchased through MS once your airline reservations are made. They suggest arriving at MCO before 12 noon to make sure you make the boat before it sails.

 

[DVC1996]

Another tidbit of information you may want to check on, especially if you are staying at OKW prior to the cruise. For the April cruise, they called me about a week before the cruise, and said there would be a bus available for transfers between OKW and the port. They normally don't run to OKW but were doing this for the April cruise. I'm thinking there have always been DCL buses for the other resorts but I'm not positive about this. We didn't take advantage of this service since we were driving to the port and staying at the Radisson.

 

[CarolAnnC]

When I was at OKW in July, I saw the Cruise Line bus taking passengers on there. I spoke to the DCL rep and she informed me that indeed they do stop now at OKW to take on passengers and have been doing so for a couple of months! Good news!!

 

[poohstx]

From the Summer 2002 Vacation Magic
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Beginning July 1, 2002, Members taking a Disney Cruise Line vacation can transfer from Orlando International Airport to Disney Vacation Club Resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort and from these resorts to the cruise terminal in Port Canaveral. The cost is $19.00 per person from the airport to the resort and $24.00 per person one-way to or from Port Canaveral. Visit dvcmember.com for motorcoach departure times. To purchase ground transfers, contact member services.

Sue

 

[TnRobin]

Yes they now offer transfers from the DVC resorts. It was in the lsummer or spring vacation magic. Let me go look at the price.


****Pooh beat me to it - Thanks Pooh*******

 

[#1Mouse]

Thanks for the info. I'm glad WDWLVR and poohstx made the comment about the weather. Coming from the Detroit area, February could be anything ranging from a nice mild 40 degrees to a full blown blizzard. I think we will fly in the day before and stay at the Radisson. I thought I read somewhere that the Radisson has a shuttle to Port Canaveral is that true?

Another question - will it be necessary to rent a car at MCO and drive to the Radisson or is there a shuttle for that too?

 

[Beth]

Hi everyone!!

I just got back from a short getaway weekend at the beach.

I got on the phone around 8:57 - also a phone with no redial ... AARRGGHH!! At least the number to MS is easy to dial!!

With one or two short breaks to get a drink - I finally got through around 10:15 - on hold for about 20-30 minutes - off the phone around 11:00.

But we got exactly what we wanted, and can't wait to see you all there!!

 

[WDWLVR]

#1 Mouse - the easiest way to do it is get a one-way rental from Avis. They have a drop off at the Radisson and you can then take either the Radisson shuttle or the Avis shuttle. We did it in May and it was great. We used the car to do a little sightseeing, dinner at Grills to watch the Magic leave on Saturday night, and then a quick trip to Publix to pick up pop & water.

 

[madcoco]

Hi Beth.Great to see you guys made it!

 

[MrsQ]

Congrats to all. We are on west coast and started calling at 6am on 2 pay phones and a cell phone and it took 2 hours and 10 minutes to get through and then we had to hold for 25 minutes. Oh well, another story but we are booked.