As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
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On our next cruise, we'll be picking up 2 rental cars when we leave the cruise so we can spend the day at Wide World of Sports and then part of the party will be heading to the airport in the late afternoon, while the rest of us will be checking into our Disney Resort. On our last cruise, just my husband and son went to pick up a rental car (they were heading to Miami), and the rest of the family took Disney transportation to WDW.
We'll have a party of eight this time~Is it easier for us all to ride the shuttle to the rental agency or should we send the dads while we wait with the kids and luggage at the port?
Are you renting from Budget? My suggestion would be to all ride the shuttle and leave from there. We did this last trip, and it was painless and very quick at Budget. Steve waited outside with the luggage and I got the car. Then I just drove it over to where he was and loaded it up, and away we went. Smooth, painless, easy!
Yep, we're renting from Budget. I was just envisioning 8 of us on the shuttle w/luggage, and then crammed into the little office. Of course we could wait outside.
There's lots of room, in fact, I seem to recall benches, although I may have that confused with the Radisson. They had three agents on when we were there, and the shuttle bus arrival sort of controls the flow of people (you don't get 100+ like you do when the plane lands! ) It was quick and painless, about 15 minutes total for us.
And for entertainment, to the left side of the building as you are facing it is a big sign:
If you watch, you may see him catch a fish! That sure kept my DH entertained!
Glad to see I'm not the only one who took pictures of that sign!
Our group of 10 did the same thing with Budget... found a porter to help corral all the luggage (which he helped load into the shuttle van), went and picked up the cars from Budget and left from there. Very easy and rather quick. 10 people and 17 pieces of luggage all fit in one trip!
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Yes, I am a Disney Addict... and I'd rather be cruising!.
Thanks guys! I was just thinking logistics yesterday (probably over-thinking )
omg, Sue, the kids are going to love that sign! DH said only yesterday that we should do an airboat cruise and look for gators again before they head to the airport.
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Here's how we did it with Hertz and our group of 7:
DH and the kids went to get the luggage, all 10 pieces, plus 6 carryons. I took the first shuttle over to start the check in process for the rental cars. We got two of them because at some point during the week we would not all be going in the same place. By the time the caught the shuttle and arrived, I had the cars ready, and Pat just had to sign his name and show his license. We parked both cars at the Radisson too while we cruised on a 3 nighter. It was cheaper to rent for a long period than to rent two times, or take a town car service and rent a car on the return. And it was very convenient to have the cars waiting for us at the Radisson after the cruise,
Joan - were you staying at the Radison so you didn't have to pay for parking while you were cruising?
we are looking at renting a car from WDW to DCL and then one back after our 4 night cruise.
I am trying to figure out if we should rent two one days, or once for the 4 days....if we had to pay for parking that would really increase the cost I think.
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That sure kept my DH entertained! 
DH said only yesterday that we should do an airboat cruise and look for gators again before they head to the airport.
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