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I am booked on this cruise! Anyone interested in having a little PassPorter meet? I know there's gonna be a LOT to see and do (especially for me, as this is a research trip), but I'd still love to meet you all!
Jennifer-
I'm in for a PassPorter meet! I can't wait to get on this ship and discover all the great new spaces~
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Just got our documents a few minutes ago. I don't know what's going to seem to go by longer, the last 13 months waiting for this, or the next 32 days. Has anyone picked a date/time for the get-together? The day at sea might be good.
I still have not received our documents! I keep thinking that today will be the day. Do you think I should email or call DCL and see what's up?
The documents are not crucial if you do the online check in. We are going on the Christening cruise on 1/19 and haven't gotten our documents yet. We haven't even gotten our room assignment or booking information for the prenight. Not all of the documents are mailed on the same date so it could take more time for some.
Just got our documents a few minutes ago. I don't know what's going to seem to go by longer, the last 13 months waiting for this, or the next 32 days. Has anyone picked a date/time for the get-together? The day at sea might be good.
I haven't seen anything yet. The day at sea would be good - maybe a mid-morning coffee meet?
I did send an email to DCL. The documents were shipped on the 28th. I did online registration so all I really need are the luggage tags. Its just that I LOVE getting those docs! It means its almost time to board the ship~
I agree - that sea day would be a good day to meet!
I did send an email to DCL. The documents were shipped on the 28th. I did online registration so all I really need are the luggage tags. Its just that I LOVE getting those docs! It means its almost time to board the ship~
I agree - that sea day would be a good day to meet!
You'll be glad to get them - they're beautiful! Much prettier than documents in the past.
We havent got ours yet and they cant tell us if they have been shipped. At this rate and international postage they will arrive after we leave for the US. Does anyone know if we also get something from WDW - we booked both on line but arnt we meant to get special tags for the transfers from MCO.
We havent got ours yet and they cant tell us if they have been shipped. At this rate and international postage they will arrive after we leave for the US. Does anyone know if we also get something from WDW - we booked both on line but arnt we meant to get special tags for the transfers from MCO.
You can ask DCL to have your documents waiting for you at your WDW resort. You should contact them soon to do so. If they have already shipped them though, they will charge you for another set of documents. They are not required and you can get the luggage tags at the port. International addresses do not get luggage tags for Magical Express any longer. If you signed up for Magical Express you'll just go to their welcome desk and check in. You don't need anything for them either.
I finally got our documents on Tuesday! It was a great way to celebrate my birthday~ I know we really didn't "need" them but its so much fun to get that package in the mail! It makes the anticipation for the trip even greater!!
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