Rental Car/Limo/Van - 7 people and 7 bags...

rlcarmichael · 05-28-2006

Heading down for convention next weekend and will be staying at Shades of Green so ME is not option. Have minivan booked which Dollar tells me will handle 7 adults and 8 bags. When I booked it I we had 4 people but now the group has grown to 7 adults. Should be 3 large bags and 4 carry on bags. Is there ANYWAY this is going to work??

Really hate to get there and find out been told wrong, and hate to spend money for 2nd rental especuially as Shades charges for parking.

Have looked at Quicksilver and the best bet there is van. Would sort of like to go for the stretch limo but don't think will handle all the bags.

**Dana** · 05-28-2006

I think you should go for the van from Quicksilver or another car service.. I would hate for you to get down there and find out that mini van is to mini to handle everything.

skwak · 05-28-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

I think you should go for the van from Quicksilver or another car service.. I would hate for you to get down there and find out that mini van is to mini to handle everything.

I agree with Dana completely. Unless you need the car during the week, this would be much better and QS rocks!

NokeyNose · 05-28-2006

Call Quicksilver and explain your situation. Better safe than sorry!

**llama** · 05-28-2006

If you don't plan on using the car through the week - go with the limo service. I'd imagine that they handle crowds like this all the time.

rlcarmichael · 05-29-2006

Thanks for the info. Looked at other rental options and full size vans are almost 4 times what I have this one booked for. OUCH!

I went on line and found a direct number to the Dollar/MCO. They tell me that they have a Grand Caravan version that has extra room - larger than most minivans and also has no spare. They assure me that it will handle 8 bags and 7 people.

Quicksilver says that the van would be our only option with that many bags. Limo next time with fewer prople.

**ddoll** · 05-29-2006

I'd go for sqeezing into the minivan. You can always carry some bags on your lap or under your feet. It's only like a half hour drive to your hotel. I guess I'm just cheap, but I'd do it. The rest of the time, the people will fit in just fine.

**llama** · 05-29-2006

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Originally Posted by ddoll

I'd go for sqeezing into the minivan. You can always carry some bags on your lap or under your feet. It's only like a half hour drive to your hotel. I guess I'm just cheap, but I'd do it. The rest of the time, the people will fit in just fine.

You're post makes me laugh ddoll! My dh refuses to get anything but the cheapest car for rent. We look like a bunch of circus clowns, with luggage squished everywhere - we literally fall out of the car when we get out. But - for travelling around the parks, why waste the money?

**ddoll** · 05-29-2006

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Originally Posted by llama

You're post makes me laugh ddoll! My dh refuses to get anything but the cheapest car for rent. We look like a bunch of circus clowns, with luggage squished everywhere - we literally fall out of the car when we get out. But - for travelling around the parks, why waste the money?

Ha! I love the visual!!

rlcarmichael · 05-31-2006

Well I booked quicksilver. Unfortunately 3 of our group haven't learned that you REALLY don't need to pack everthing you own for a 4 day trip to WDW. (They will be checking bags instead of carry ons so adds time to get to park darn it!)

Shorts, shirts and my speedos. No need to hide the children's eyes...speedo makes regular trunks.

E&B's Mom · 06-01-2006

I saw a doorman load our bags into our van at a hotel once, and we absolutely had it packed going down, but he did it in such a way that there was extra room. Lay the bags flat, not standing up right, and stack them on top of one another.

skwak · 06-01-2006

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Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

Well I booked quicksilver. Unfortunately 3 of our group haven't learned that you REALLY don't need to pack everthing you own for a 4 day trip to WDW. (They will be checking bags instead of carry ons so adds time to get to park darn it!)

Shorts, shirts and my speedos. No need to hide the children's eyes...speedo makes regular trunks.

You will not be disappointed. And your Speedo joke made me laugh!

I have a pair of Speedo trunks too!!!!!!!!

rlcarmichael · 06-02-2006

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Originally Posted by skwak

You will not be disappointed. And your Speedo joke made me laugh!

I have a pair of Speedo trunks too!!!!!!!!

I bought them last year at convention in July at Poly gift shop. Called wife and told her I bought a pair of speedos and the phone went dead for about 10 seconds.

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rlcarmichael Send $$ need more points! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,558	Rental Car/Limo/Van - 7 people and 7 bags... Heading down for convention next weekend and will be staying at Shades of Green so ME is not option. Have minivan booked which Dollar tells me will handle 7 adults and 8 bags. When I booked it I we had 4 people but now the group has grown to 7 adults. Should be 3 large bags and 4 carry on bags. Is there ANYWAY this is going to work?? Really hate to get there and find out been told wrong, and hate to spend money for 2nd rental especuially as Shades charges for parking. Have looked at Quicksilver and the best bet there is van. Would sort of like to go for the stretch limo but don't think will handle all the bags. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT & SSR; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP) (now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MVMCP! 8 days 1 hours 56 minutes

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rlcarmichael Send $$ need more points! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,558	Re: Rental Car/Limo/Van - 7 people and 7 bags... Thanks for the info. Looked at other rental options and full size vans are almost 4 times what I have this one booked for. OUCH! I went on line and found a direct number to the Dollar/MCO. They tell me that they have a Grand Caravan version that has extra room - larger than most minivans and also has no spare. They assure me that it will handle 8 bags and 7 people. Quicksilver says that the van would be our only option with that many bags. Limo next time with fewer prople. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT & SSR; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP) (now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MVMCP! 8 days 1 hours 56 minutes

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,611	Re: Rental Car/Limo/Van - 7 people and 7 bags... I'd go for sqeezing into the minivan. You can always carry some bags on your lap or under your feet. It's only like a half hour drive to your hotel. I guess I'm just cheap, but I'd do it. The rest of the time, the people will fit in just fine. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon! 34 days 15 hours 51 minutes

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rlcarmichael Send $$ need more points! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,558	Re: Rental Car/Limo/Van - 7 people and 7 bags... Well I booked quicksilver. Unfortunately 3 of our group haven't learned that you REALLY don't need to pack everthing you own for a 4 day trip to WDW. (They will be checking bags instead of carry ons so adds time to get to park darn it!) Shorts, shirts and my speedos. No need to hide the children's eyes...speedo makes regular trunks. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT & SSR; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP) (now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MVMCP! 8 days 1 hours 56 minutes

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,854	Re: Rental Car/Limo/Van - 7 people and 7 bags... I saw a doorman load our bags into our van at a hotel once, and we absolutely had it packed going down, but he did it in such a way that there was extra room. Lay the bags flat, not standing up right, and stack them on top of one another. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas 197 days 17 hours 51 minutes

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