The Alaska Wonder-Land Adventure Cruise -August 4, 2014 -ROLL CALL!!

[luv2sleep]

I was booked, then canceled, and am now rebooked. It's my 7 year old son and me. We are in an inside so I could afford it. I am going to research low cost, non DCL excursions. I'm trying to figure out hotel and transfers. Does DCL have transportation to and from port? Any hotels DCL is using that they will pick up from? Thank you for your help! Looking forward to the cruise!

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[calypso726]

I was booked, then canceled, and am now rebooked. It's my 7 year old son and me. We are in an inside so I could afford it. I am going to research low cost, non DCL excursions. I'm trying to figure out hotel and transfers. Does DCL have transportation to and from port? Any hotels DCL is using that they will pick up from? Thank you for your help! Looking forward to the cruise!

Edited. Sorry. Typos.

Copied from DCL web site

Ground transfers are also available for Guests who have arranged a Vancouver hotel stay through Disney Cruise Line before or after their cruise. Only luggage transfers are offered from and to the downtown hotels and the Cruise Terminal.

Transportation options may be a motor coach, mini-bus, or taxi depending on arrival time and party-size.

For more information, call (800) 951-3532. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Guests Arranging Independent Air Travel
Ground transfers are available for an additional fee for those making their own flight arrangements. To add transfers to your cruise package, call (800) 951-3532 at least 75 days prior to vacation commencement date. In order to provide transfer service, your inbound and outbound flight details are required.

Please allow ample time for all your travel connections. We recommend the following flight-time guidelines:
Latest arrival time to Vancouver International Airport on Embarkation Day: 1:00 p.m.
Earliest departure time from Vancouver International Airport on Debarkation Day: 12:00 p.m.
You'll go through both U.S. and Canadian Customs when arriving and departing Canada, so plan your travel time accordingly.

U.S. Citizens arriving at the Vancouver International Airport may be eligible to participate in the U.S. Direct Program. Please see that section for additional information.

Luggage Tags: Whether you've booked your air travel through Disney Cruise Line or on your own, remember to attach the Disney Cruise Line luggage tags to your checked bags. The tags will be included in your document package, and they will help you locate your bags upon arriving at the Vancouver Intercontinental Airport and help us deliver them to your stateroom.
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Hotel Information
Are you planning on arriving before or staying a few days after your cruise?

Disney Cruise Line offers convenient packages that include hotel accommodations before and after your cruise. If you have not yet confirmed your hotel stay, please be sure to check if rooms are still available by calling (800) 951-3532. Guests under age 18 must have a parent or guardian permission to call. Don't forget to add a hotel transfer option and leave the driving to us!

The following hotels may be arranged through Disney Cruise Line:

Fairmont Vancouver Airport — The Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel is the only fully soundproofed hotel and spa located in the Vancouver International Airport, steps away from US and International Arrivals.

Fairmont Waterfront — The hotel is located across the street from the Port of Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal and the Vancouver Convention Center. The hotel is within walking distance to Stanley Park and Historic Gastown.

Traveling from Your Hotel to the Cruise Ship

Disney Cruise Line offers optional ground transfers from the hotels arranged through Disney Cruise Line to the Port

You will receive a Guest Travel Booklet about one month before your cruise sail date. Carefully read the transfer instructions included in the booklet.

Guests staying at the Fairmont Waterfront arranged through Disney Cruise Line who have selected ground transfers will receive an information letter upon hotel check-in for Guests staying at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. The letter will include instructions on where and when you leave your luggage for pick-up and what time to meet to be escorted to the Port.

Your luggage will be delivered directly to your stateroom. We advise packing a day bag with any items that you may require during your journey to the ship.

Guests staying at one of the hotels arranged through Disney Cruise Line who have selected ground transfers* will receive an information letter upon hotel check-in about the Disney Cruise Line Hospitality Desk and its operational hours. The letter will include instructions on where and when you leave your luggage for pick-up and what time to meet for transportation to the Port.

*For guests who are staying at The Fairmont Waterfront, only luggage transfer service is available to purchase to the cruise terminal as these hotels are within walking distance.

Your luggage will be delivered directly to your stateroom. We advise packing a day bag with any items that you may require during your journey to the ship, as well as ensuring you have all your important check-in documentation with you.

If you made your own flight arrangements and are staying at one of the hotels arranged through Disney Cruise Line, you may purchase ground transfers or luggage service from the hotel to the Port by calling (800) 951-3532 at least 75 days prior to vacation commencement date. Guests under age 18 must have a parent or guardian permission to call.

 

[calypso726]

Just now in the process of getting our passports. There is an option for passport "card".. What exactly is that?! Also trying to decide on whether we will fly into Seattle to visit sis first. Wondering how the whole border thing will effect the ride. Somewhere I seen Amtrack was suggested as a better alternative to a bus? Any input?

The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

No idea on the Amtrack vs bus

This link from page one has a lot of good FAQ's provided by Caitlinsdad has a lot of great info and may cover that as well. CLICKY HERE

 

[luv2sleep]

Thank you!!!

 

[CastlesandDreams]

Hi!
Just booked Alaska for August 4th!
It is me (46), my mom (73), DS16, DS13 and DD12. We are in cabins 2103 & 2105.
I am from the Charlotte, NC area.

 

[calypso726]

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS! WE SET SAIL IN 26 WEEKS! THAT IS 182 DAYS!

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[DISNEYFOURME]

The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

No idea on the Amtrack vs bus

This link from page one has a lot of good FAQ's provided by Caitlinsdad has a lot of great info and may cover that as well. CLICKY HERE

Oh cool thank you so much for the info!!

 

[calypso726]

GOOD AFTERNOON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS! WE SET SAIL IN 24 WEEKS! THAT IS 168 DAYS!

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[Jenngoofys]

OMG Im So excited!! I Love these posts!! I just want to cruise with you all the time!!

 

[calypso726]

OMG Im So excited!! I Love these posts!! I just want to cruise with you all the time!!

Me too!!! I need to get my act in gear and figure out excursions. Between planning our other upcoming trips I feel like Dug from UP. *** Must buy tix for Newsies and Book of Mormon during NYC Dreams ABD/DVC trip Book hotel in Edinburgh and B&B in Inverness before the London/Paris ABD can't forget the travel arrangements from Edinburgh to Inverness and then to London Compare all available Alaska excursions for each port Check out trip advisor for coolest things to do in Vancouver over the weekend before the cruise Book dining reservations for NY visit


That sounds like a plan! Maybe a Mediterranean cruise at some point! Or another Maiden Voyage!

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Well hello there fellow cruisers!!!! I have been absent for a while! I guess I need to get my butt in gear to do some final planning on this cruise, as well! Unfortunately, we started this out as a family vacation and now I think we will have to leave the kiddo's at home. But, I'm still trying to figure out a way to make it work to where they can still come with.

I think I'll start looking at excursions again.....I got a little overwhelmed last time I tried looking. So much to do and so unsure of what's really worth the cost of doing it.

 

[DizDragonfly]

I'm starting to look at hotels and trying to decide when we'll arrive in Vancouver. If the DH can get Friday and Saturday off, we may drive up on Friday. If not, it'll have to be Sunday.

I'm also looking in to where to park the car. Parking at the port is CRAZY expensive.

 

[calypso726]

Well hello there fellow cruisers!!!! I have been absent for a while! I guess I need to get my butt in gear to do some final planning on this cruise, as well! Unfortunately, we started this out as a family vacation and now I think we will have to leave the kiddo's at home. But, I'm still trying to figure out a way to make it work to where they can still come with.

I think I'll start looking at excursions again.....I got a little overwhelmed last time I tried looking. So much to do and so unsure of what's really worth the cost of doing it.

Hi Debbie! We are also still in the planning stages. I think I have narrowed down our excursions. Between Cruise Critic, Trip Advisor and Googling the name of the excursion with the word Disboard included I was able to see reviews from other cruisers and get a general idea of what I'd like to do.

Juneau - Disney Exclusive dog sledding experience. This one is crazy expensive but I REAAAAALLLYYYY want to do it. There are 2 other dog sledding excursions in Juneau that are about $150 less than this one. I understand that dog sledding in Juneau is one of the most frequently cancelled excursions due to weather so I still need to come up with a back up plan.

Ketchikan - Misty Fjords Boat & Floatplane.

Skagway - Grizzly Falls ziplining

I'm starting to look at hotels and trying to decide when we'll arrive in Vancouver. If the DH can get Friday and Saturday off, we may drive up on Friday. If not, it'll have to be Sunday.

I'm also looking in to where to park the car. Parking at the port is CRAZY expensive.

Hi Karen! We are flying in on Friday. I am trying to decide what we should do while we are in Vancouver for the weekend. I'm torn between exploring Vancouver and doing some walking tours and going to Whistler for a day. Decisions ... decisions ...

If you know where you may be staying you might want to contact the hotel and see if they have a stay, cruise and park package available or choose a hotel that does. I would also suggest checking out Cruise Critic and Trip Advisor to see what others have suggested with regards to parking options.

 

[DizDragonfly]

Hi Karen! We are flying in on Friday. I am trying to decide what we should do while we are in Vancouver for the weekend. I'm torn between exploring Vancouver and doing some walking tours and going to Whistler for a day. Decisions ... decisions ...

If you know where you may be staying you might want to contact the hotel and see if they have a stay, cruise and park package available or choose a hotel that does. I would also suggest checking out Cruise Critic and Trip Advisor to see what others have suggested with regards to parking options.

Hi Terrie!

Well, you have two days right? You could do both.

I've been looking for places with a stay/park/cruise package. I did read something that said that most hotels will let you park for a fee. So, at least there are a lot of options. I'm now just trying to find the best one.

 

[calypso726]

Hi Terrie!

Well, you have two days right? You could do both.

I've been looking for places with a stay/park/cruise package. I did read something that said that most hotels will let you park for a fee. So, at least there are a lot of options. I'm now just trying to find the best one.

Wally and I talked about it last night. He wants to save going to Whistler when we can spend more time there and make it a separate vacation. Looks like we will be exploring the Vancouver area

 

[calypso726]

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS! WE SET SAIL IN 22 WEEKS! THAT IS 154 DAYS!

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[DizDragonfly]

Wally and I talked about it last night. He wants to save going to Whistler when we can spend more time there and make it a separate vacation. Looks like we will be exploring the Vancouver area

Probably a good idea. You're talking about a four hour round trip to Whistler and back. That's a lot of time in a car or bus when you could be exploring Vancouver instead.

 

[calypso726]

Probably a good idea. You're talking about a four hour round trip to Whistler and back. That's a lot of time in a car or bus when you could be exploring Vancouver instead.

Very true. I've also been contemplating travel hacking the Fairmont at some point. Looks like the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler will be the goal for that particular travel hack

 

[DizDragonfly]

Very true. I've also been contemplating travel hacking the Fairmont at some point. Looks like the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler will be the goal for that particular travel hack

Excellent!

 

[calypso726]

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS! WE SET SAIL IN 21 WEEKS! THAT IS 147 DAYS!

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