Port arrive time for parking, concierge???

[John VN]

Dream cruise soon at concierge and would like to arrive at port parking as early as allowable. When can us early birds catch the worm, arrive at port, to enter for parking. Hear tell we can get there early since concierge level but not sure what time that means.

Thanks very much.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Don't forget you'll want to balance your early arrival with the late departure of the previous guests, otherwise, you might not get any great parking spots. I don't think there's a concierge parking only.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Dream cruise soon at concierge and would like to arrive at port parking as early as allowable. When can us early birds catch the worm, arrive at port, to enter for parking. Hear tell we can get there early since concierge level but not sure what time that means.

Thanks very much.

Don't believe there's any "early entry" for Concierge. What there is is Concierge can board the ship first, once boarding begins (around 11:30).

It's my understanding that the port opens for new passengers (parking) around 10:15 or so.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Dream cruise soon at concierge and would like to arrive at port parking as early as allowable. When can us early birds catch the worm, arrive at port, to enter for parking. Hear tell we can get there early since concierge level but not sure what time that means.

Thanks very much.

We usually get to the Port around 10am and it's busy. Check-in at the terminal is at 10:30. The parking garage is your best bet. There is preferred parking for an up-charge. There isn't "Concierge only" parking that I'm aware of and we have cruised DCL Concierge going on 6 times. We also prepay parking Directions-Parking.

 

[John VN]

Thanks all. I know there is no special parking for concierge just wondered how early we could arrive since we did not do a PAT(?) since we have concierge and it was our understanding that we did not require it.

Thanks again and guess it's 10AM.

 

[Jdoane33]

We arrived around 12:30-1:00 and it was perfect timing, the mad rush was over and after we checked in we walked right onto the the ship and our room was ready.

 

[Weedy]

Parking garage opens a little after 10. The Cruise terminal at 10:30.
Concierge guest have a special desk to check in and a private lounge.
They usually start boarding the ship 11:15-11:30. Concierge guest board first.

 

[Marc D]

Dream cruise soon at concierge and would like to arrive at port parking as early as allowable. When can us early birds catch the worm, arrive at port, to enter for parking. Hear tell we can get there early since concierge level but not sure what time that means.

The earliest you can get into terminal is arriving by the first DCL busses from MCO. You get in before the 10:30 opening. All guests arriving on their own have to wait, whatever your status is. Concierge do not get priority, at least not that I know of.

 

[lanejudy]

Concierge do not get priority, at least not that I know of.

This may be an important consideration, depending how early you plan to arrive. While concierge has a separate check-in and priority boarding, access to the terminal is not prioritized and you will be in line with everyone else to get through security. You can arrive at the parking garage around 10am and be at the front of the line that doesn't move for at least a half hour, which means more waiting; or you can arrive at 10:30-10:45 which puts you at the end of line that is moving. Or arrive around 11-11:15 and there should be minimal line to get through security, but boarding typically begins for concierge around 11:15-11:30am so you may be calling it close for that priority boarding slot.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[Bellabully]

Does anyone know what time DCL buses pick up at resorts? Also concierge and wanted to get on ship as soon as I can. First cruise and I want to enjoy every moment. Thanks in advance!!

 

[John VN]

Does anyone know what time DCL buses pick up at resorts? Also concierge and wanted to get on ship as soon as I can. First cruise and I want to enjoy every moment. Thanks in advance!!

2015 we were at FW for Marathon Weekend and our pick up was around 10AM. Went to PO for their PU and then to Port. Other buses had already arrived. Maybe check with your resort.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Does anyone know what time DCL buses pick up at resorts? Also concierge and wanted to get on ship as soon as I can. First cruise and I want to enjoy every moment. Thanks in advance!!

The buses pick anywhere from 10:45 to 1:30. Each resort has one pick up. Each bus may pick up at up to 3 resorts. You don't know what time your pick up is until the night before (you should receive a letter in your room outlining the procedure for the next day).

Buses take 1 to 1 1/2 hours to get from resorts to port.

 

[Bellabully]

2015 we were at FW for Marathon Weekend and our pick up was around 10AM. Went to PO for their PU and then to Port. Other buses had already arrived. Maybe check with your resort.

The buses pick anywhere from 10:45 to 1:30. Each resort has one pick up. Each bus may pick up at up to 3 resorts. You don't know what time your pick up is until the night before (you should receive a letter in your room outlining the procedure for the next day).

Buses take 1 to 1 1/2 hours to get from resorts to port.

Thank you for the replies!!