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[poohssmum]

We're sailing on the Magic from November 6 - 13th. We're flying into Orlando on Friday night, and staying at the Radisson at the Port. On our last cruise, we flew into Orlando Saturday morning and rented a car (trying to save money, and wanted to be on our own time), and although I'm not certain, I think we were the LAST to board the ship I'm really looking forward to enjoying more of the ship and relaxing that first day. I want the kids to be able to swim because I REFUSE to miss the sail away celebration again What time do you think we should arrive at the port Saturday morning?

[dmpyron]

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What time do you think we should arrive at the port Saturday morning?

[/ QUOTE ] 6:30 am?

Seriously, there are people who swear by arriving around 10:30-11:00 and getting checked in ASAP. You'll need to be out of the hotel by 11. Personally, I'd schlep bags and kids to the terminal and have hubby drop you off and take the car back solo. There are some distinct advantages to this, like less hassle with kids and bags.

You may have to wait around some, depending on when they want to actually start taking in bags. Then you'll have to wait for checkin, but if you're in line, it should be a breeze.

Just relax, though, you're on vacation, you're at the terminal. You won't miss the boat.

[JoanW]

We came from WDW last time on the day of the cruise (sea portion of our land/sea cruise). Since we were at the mercy of Disney Transportation, we did not check in until 1:30. We felt we were rushing. Next time, we are staying at the Radisson and are going to be at least 10th in line for check in and I am going to park my big lazy butt near a deck chair and have some lunch. Heck, I might even swim by myself in the adult pool! I am a woman with a mission!

[sue88]

Hey, I will be on the Nov 6 - Nov 13 magic cruise too!!!

My first cruise and it's all I think about. I have read every word in my (passporter to the cruise line) about ten times.
I hope we have great weather in November.

[Bert & Sully]

Early arriver reporting in!! We got there early for both our Eastern and Western cruises. Will be doing the same for our 4-night on the Wonder in October.

We take TTC from our WDW resort to the port to arrive 10:30-ish. Both cruises we've seen the characters come out shortly thereafter by the way, if that helps.

[disbigkid]

Oh, great! I'm not alone. We too are staying the night before at the Radisson. We're cruising Nov 13-20...our first cruise ever. I thought I was being too prepared by going down the night before but got the great idea from my Passporter...which I will be reading AGAIN tonight to make notes.

Thanks also to poohssmum re: the drop-off idea...hadn't occurred to me. I think we'll do that since we're renting the car for a day to drive down and then one more day to drive back.

I'm new to the Passporter Message board...good stuff in these parts.

Heather

[Dave Marx]

The terminal and baggage check-in open at around 10:00am, so there's no point to arriving sooner than that. Further, actual boarding usually doesn't begin until Noon or 12:30pm. Since you'll be at the Radisson you should be experiencing far less stress than you did the morning of your last cruise. Just relax - you don't have to be the first in the terminal. Balance the time you'd be standing on line waiting to board with the benefits of boarding a few minutes earlier - my own feeling is to split the difference and arrive at the terminal at around 11:00am.

[RaySharpton]

<font color="blue"> ºoº Dave, thank you for the tip. 11:00 P.M. arrival it is. ºoº

ºoº Everyone have a great cruise. ºoº

ºoº Ray ºoº </font>

[dmpyron]

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<font color="blue"> ºoº Dave, thank you for the tip. 11:00 P.M. arrival it is. ºoº

ºoº Everyone have a great cruise. ºoº

ºoº Ray ºoº </font>

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I hope that's either a giggle or a typo.