Question? Will disney transport from Orlando to F.L.

[kcrwley13]

Ok, i see now that they are planning to leave out of F.L., we are staying in Orlando (at the aiport now) so my question is will we need to provide are own transportation, or will DCL give us a ride? Any thoughts would be helpful. Still thinking positive thoughts............
Thanks Katie

 

[daisy112878]

From Disney's Cruise WEbsite:

Ground transportation will be provided to Fort Lauderdale from Walt Disney World and the Orlando International Airport. In addition, transportation will be provided back to Fort Lauderdale from Port Canaveral at the end of the cruise if your car is in Fort Lauderdale. Special incentives will be offered to those who choose to sail on this cruise.



I read on some of the others threads that yes the buses will take you down to FL. Just realize the ride is 4 hours on a bus. I think some people last hurricane rented cars and drove themselves.

 

[inkkognito]

I STRONGLY recommend doing a one way rental. There were some horror stories about the buses for the 9/9 Wonder, and some did not get to the ship until 7:30 p.m.
We did a one way rental from Thirfty and were very pleased with them. The rate was reasonable, and their office is right by the port. The man who checked in our car loaded us into a van immediately and took us to the ship. We got there around 12:30, even with a couple of stops (left the Celebration, FL area around 8:30 a.m.). It's much less stressful than being crammed onto a bus.
Barb

 

[Kalypso]

Barb - I reserved a car from them just in case for my 9/30 arrival - largely due to your trip report so THANK YOU! I'm hoping I don't need to use it...and there's no charge for the reservation so I'd rather be safe than sorry - we can pick it up at the Orlando airport and drop it off in Fort Lauderdale at the airport.

 

[inkkognito]

Actually you DO NOT want the airport drop off. I can't remember the name of the street that the one by the port is on, but if you call, they will tell you. They were very helpful on the phone for me. I'm sure they could switch your drop off location with no problem. I had originally asked about the airport and they correct me when I explained what I was doing.
Barb

 

[lisa702]

If you choose to go by bus you have to call and tell them when and where so you are on a manifest or so I was told.

 

[Kalypso]

thanks again, Barb, I will call them!

 

[ginabug]

we stayed at port orleans the night before our 9/9 cruise and they picked us up by bus at about 9:00 I think. There was some confusion about the time to be at the lobby, every time I called the front desk it had changed. It was complimentary because of the change in ports. The ride down was ok, I guess because we were excited. The terminal at F.L. was nothing like the beautiful one at canaveral. The bus ride from canaveral back to resort was a NIGHTMARE. One overstuffed lady with a bratty grenn snot nose toddler crammed their self in the seat with my 11 year old. Yes she was sick two days latter. BUT IT WAS NICE NOT TO DRIVE YOURSELF WAY DOWN THERE AND GET LOST!!!!

 

[inkkognito]

If you drive, don't worry about getting lost. I am the world's worst directional person, but I got instructions and had my husband and our two friends who we were sailing with navigate. It was all on expressways, and when we exited, Thrifty was right on the exit road. If I didn't get lost, no one will!
Barb

 

[Pigsty333]

Fla.-Based Disney Destinations Hurricane Update

Friday, Sept. 24, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time



Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort continues to monitor Hurricane Jeanne. As of 4:30 p.m. eastern time Friday, Sept. 24, the storm poses no immediate threat to the resort.

All Disney-owned and -operated hotels and theme parks are open and fully operational today, and are expected to operate with normal hours on Saturday, Sept. 25.

A temporary cancellation and "No Show" policy has been adopted for travel agents who have booked reservations through Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Travel Company (agents that have booked through another tour operator should contact that company for its specific cancellation policy).

"No Show" penalties will be waived for any guest arrivals Sunday, Sept. 26, and Monday, Sept. 27, 2004.

Agents with clients arriving between Friday, Sept. 24 and Monday, Sept. 27 can call the Disney Reservations Center at to have an existing reservation rebooked for another time period and to apply the existing deposit/payment, or cancel and have the deposit/payment fully refunded.

The standard deposit and cancellation policy will apply to clients who cancel on or after Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004.


Disney Cruise Line

Disney Magic Seven-Night Cruise, Sept. 18, 2004
Because the U.S. Coast Guard will be closing Port Canaveral, this seven-night cruise will return to Port Canaveral on Friday, Sept. 25, around 10:30 p.m. rather than Saturday morning, Sept. 26. Guests will be provided with accommodations at a Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Wonder Three-Night Cruise, Sept. 23, 2004
This three-night cruise has been extended to a four-night voyage with a modified itinerary. The Disney Wonder will now visit Cozumel, Mexico on this voyage rather than the Bahamas. The ship will return to Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades on Monday, Sept. 27.

Disney Magic Seven-Night Cruise, Sept. 25, 2004
Because Hurricane Jeanne is impacting Port Canaveral, the Disney Magic will now depart from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades on Monday, Sept. 27, on a five-night voyage. The itinerary will be:

Monday: Depart from Port Everglades
Tuesday: Day at Sea
Wednesday: Cozumel, Mexico
Thursday: Costa Maya, Mexico
Friday: Day at Sea
Saturday: Return to Port Canaveral

Ground transportation will be provided to Fort Lauderdale from Walt Disney World and the Orlando International Airport. In addition, transportation will be provided back to Fort Lauderdale from Port Canaveral at the end of the cruise for clients that drive to Fort Lauderdale. Special incentives will be offered to those who choose to sail on this cruise.

Disney Wonder Four-Night Cruise, Sept. 26, 2004
This cruise is being delayed by one day and will depart on Monday, Sept. 27 on a three-night voyage rather than a four-night cruise, departing from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades. The cruise is still anticipated to sail to the Bahamas. However, depending on the path and impact of Hurricane Jeanne, it may be necessary to eliminate calls to Castaway Cay and to Nassau. In this event, Disney Cruise Line will explore the potential to visit other ports or to have days at sea.

Disney Cruise Line is offering discount incentives to clients who still choose to sail on this cruise. Agents who booked air travel for their clients should change only the inbound flight to Florida. Complications related to the ship's return to Port Canaveral on Thursday, Sept. 30 are not expected, so agents should not reschedule return flights.