NYC CRUISES PLANNING/INFO ThREAD!

[templed]

You're joking... there's a Bedbug registry now?

 

[shoes99]

Can any TA's on this tread let us know if and when Disney talks about transfers to/from the ship via the train station in Newark, or NYC.
I was thinking of also just taking NJ Transit to Newark Airport, then getting a ship tranfer bus to the port, but we will not have any flight numbers to
cross reference. We don't have anyone to drive us to the NYC port from
Central NJ. Two seniors who don't mind taking the train with luggage.
We are on the August 12, 2012 cruise.
Michele

 

[cass'mom]

You're joking... there's a Bedbug registry now?

No joke.... http://bedbugregistry.com/

It's just reports from people who have stayed at the hotels, so how reliable it is, I'm not sure. However, it's interesting to see how many reports a hotel has.

Looks like they want to extend it to cruise ships too... I was wondering about that. For instance, you stay at a hotel that has bedbugs the night before your cruise, they get in your luggage, and then on the ship?

 

[templed]

Can any TA's on this tread let us know if and when Disney talks about transfers to/from the ship via the train station in Newark, or NYC.
I was thinking of also just taking NJ Transit to Newark Airport, then getting a ship tranfer bus to the port, but we will not have any flight numbers to
cross reference. We don't have anyone to drive us to the NYC port from
Central NJ. Two seniors who don't mind taking the train with luggage.
We are on the August 12, 2012 cruise.
Michele

Why would you go to EWR? Why not take a NJT train to Penn Station and take a cab from there? Either that, or call State Shuttle...


Re: bedbugs... (sorry OT)

My wife's office just reported an infestation on her floor ... My first statement to her was "who do we submit the extermination expense to?" ... but they assured us that we don't have anything to worry over.... ya right.

 

[mmouse37]

Can any TA's on this tread let us know if and when Disney talks about transfers to/from the ship via the train station in Newark, or NYC.
I was thinking of also just taking NJ Transit to Newark Airport, then getting a ship tranfer bus to the port, but we will not have any flight numbers to
cross reference. We don't have anyone to drive us to the NYC port from
Central NJ. Two seniors who don't mind taking the train with luggage.
We are on the August 12, 2012 cruise.
Michele

I am sure it will posted as soon as ANYONE find out. It will be listed on the DCL website eventually and then will be posted here.

MJ

 

[mcorbo]

Why would you go to EWR? Why not take a NJT train to Penn Station and take a cab from there? Either that, or call State Shuttle...


Re: bedbugs... (sorry OT)

My wife's office just reported an infestation on her floor ... My first statement to her was "who do we submit the extermination expense to?" ... but they assured us that we don't have anything to worry over.... ya right.

Be careful with New Jersey Transit, there is a Penn Station Newark and a Penn Station New York

 

[kiddisney]

some may want to check the ferry - we don't know what pier the ship is going to be dockiing in - but the ferry terminal may be a place to park a car for the week -

 

[Audreyrub]

Does anyone know if the $30 parking rate is per day or per night? For the 8nt/9day cruise out of NYC are we paying $240 or $270?

 

[kmitchel]

We are on a NYC cruise next year as well. I think we will fly up a couple of days early to catch some shows and see the sights before heading to the terminal. Is there a good site that will show the plays we could see and how early can you get tickets to the shows? Is it cheaper to get the tickets early, or buy them on the day of the performance?

 

[Minnie Monellen]

We are on a NYC cruise next year as well. I think we will fly up a couple of days early to catch some shows and see the sights before heading to the terminal. Is there a good site that will show the plays we could see and how early can you get tickets to the shows? Is it cheaper to get the tickets early, or buy them on the day of the performance?

This website provides information about discounted tickets for shows:

http://www.tdf.org/TDF_ServicePage.aspx?id=56

 

[peachygreen]

My sister swears by theatremania.com for information and discount seats on broadway shows.

 

[cass'mom]

Does anyone know if the $30 parking rate is per day or per night? For the 8nt/9day cruise out of NYC are we paying $240 or $270?

I believe it's per night....

http://www.nycruise.com/parkNYC.html

I'm trying to do just like you and figure out a cheaper way but not having any luck. There are some hotels in NJ that have a park/cruise rate though...

 

[anty30]

We are on a NYC cruise next year as well. I think we will fly up a couple of days early to catch some shows and see the sights before heading to the terminal. Is there a good site that will show the plays we could see and how early can you get tickets to the shows? Is it cheaper to get the tickets early, or buy them on the day of the performance?

TKTS & Theatremania are both great. You can also go on Playbill.com to get discounted seats. Good luck & have fun.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

some may want to check the ferry - we don't know what pier the ship is going to be dockiing in - but the ferry terminal may be a place to park a car for the week -

The NY Waterway terminal at Port Imperial (Weehawken/West New York, NJ)
offers overnight parking for $10 per night. The current price for a round trip adult ticket for the ferry is $18 and $12 for children ages 6-11. Plus cab fare from the ferry terminal in NY to the cruise terminal.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

 

[Minnie Monellen]

 

[peachygreen]

Those make me very excited. I can't wait to see the Magic there.

 

[disneycrazy2004]

subscribing going on the June 30th cruise and can't wait!

 

[liemge]

I think your best way to find a show is to go to ticketmaster.com. Search Broadway to find all shows at the time you will be in NYC. Then when you find one you want to see, search generally for discount/promotion codes for that show. I just did this and got Addams Family front row tix for $79 each!
Also DVC members can often score discounts on the Disney shows, sometimes as good as buy 1 get 1 free.
Hope this helps!

 

[SeaSpray]

I just received an email from my TA at Dream Unlimited with hotel info for the NYC cruises! Here's the list:

Hi Everyone,

Disney is offering up to 3 pre and/or post night stays at the following hotels in New York. Let me know if you are interested in adding a pre or post night stay, and I will be happy to get some pricing out to you.

New York Marriott Marquis
The New York Marriott Marquis brings the energy of Manhattan to your door. Located in the heart of Times Square and the Broadway theater district, this hotel is in Manhattan, NY.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycmq-new-york-marriott-marquis

The Westin New York at Times Square
The Westin New York at Times Square stands at the heart of a vivid action-packed metropolis. From thrilling sights to gourmet restaurants to Broadway's glittering star-studded performances, New York delivers something unforgettable for everyone.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1380

Loews Regency Hotel, New York
In the heart of New York City, Loews Regency Hotel provides true Park Avenue luxury. Enjoy plush, stylish guest rooms, warm, personalized service, and cosmopolitan nightlife courtesy of Feinstein’s at the Regency. Just right outside your door, fabulous shopping, the City’s finest eateries, museums, the bright lights of Broadway, and of course, Central Park.
http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Regency-Hotel

Here is the information for the Port in Manhattan for your records:

Manhattan Cruise Terminal NYC
Port of Manhattan
711 12th Street
Pier 88, 90 & 92
New York, NY 10019