Flight booking & cruise times?

**WishUponAStar** · 05-12-2008

I wanted to start looking for flights for our Cruise next year. I know it's super early but I am getting nervous with the price of fuel & surchages impending. I am not worried about our arrival b/c I think we'll be flying in 2 nights early & staying at SSR with our DVC points.

My question is coming home. How do I know what time to make our departure flight for? I can't find ANYWHERE on the website that says what time the boat pulls into Port Canaveral, or more importantly, what time the Disney bus will get us back to Orlando International.

I don't want to be in a rush but I also don't want to be sitting in the airport for 4 hours. What time was your departure flight?

jk8 · 05-12-2008

Disney sugguests not to book your return flight before noon. We easily made an 11:45 flight 2 times ago. This time our flight was not until 3:30 which made for a long wait at the airport.

You can get off the ship at 7:30. You have to be off by 9 I think. If you have early dining your breakfast time slot on that day is 6:30 and late is 7:30. You can also have a continental breakfast in Topsiders, but your servers like to see you one last time.

They definately get you off the ship fast so they can turn all the rooms around and do it all over again.

Your luggage will also be picked up the night before so you will not be needing time for packing that morning.

mommyof2 · 05-12-2008

I have cruised with other cruise lines and they do get you off as early as possible-usually 8 or 9 am- so they can get ready for the next guests. An early afternoon flight should be good!!

iluvwdw · 05-12-2008

I have never cruised on Disney Cruise Line, so I have no idea! But I just went on a cruise out of NY and I didn't have to get off the ship until 12.

**llama** · 05-14-2008

My experience with Disney is that you will reach port by 6 am - and there is NO cruiseline better at getting passengers off than Disney - there's no waiting at all - as soon as it's cleared customs you're free to go - no waiting for cabin numbers to be called - it's just "GET OUTTA HERE!"

Grab your luggage in the terminal (in Disney-style it's totally organized - you'll be given a coloured tag and you just match it) and you're off.

On our last flight we booked a flight for 2 p.m. and we had tons of time.

Peppertink · 05-14-2008

The cruise line advises that flights should depart after 12n. While others have been ok booking flights that depart a little earlier, it could be a problem if disembarkation is delayed for customs reasons. My flights, after the cruise, have always been from 12:30 on. To me, I am better safe than sorry. I'd rather have a bit more time at the airport waiting, than have to worry if I'll make my flight. Besides...I like the Orlando Airport...lots of fun shops!

SnazzyCMB · 06-07-2008

is orlando the best airport to fly into for a disney cruise? I mean, if you are NOT doing a WDW trip, does it make sense to fly into orlando or is there a closer airport?

mickeysgirlz · 06-07-2008

I believe Orlando is the airport nearby (a google search said 55 mls)

Check out this link:

Port Canaveral, Florida; Cruise Ship Ports and Cruising Regions

Interesting stuff!

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WishUponAStar cupcake eating beatboxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Red, white, & Jersey 'til I die! Posts: 9,290	Flight booking & cruise times? I wanted to start looking for flights for our Cruise next year. I know it's super early but I am getting nervous with the price of fuel & surchages impending. I am not worried about our arrival b/c I think we'll be flying in 2 nights early & staying at SSR with our DVC points. My question is coming home. How do I know what time to make our departure flight for? I can't find ANYWHERE on the website that says what time the boat pulls into Port Canaveral, or more importantly, what time the Disney bus will get us back to Orlando International. I don't want to be in a rush but I also don't want to be sitting in the airport for 4 hours. What time was your departure flight? __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BOO w/ Mickey's Crew 32 days 14 hours 43 minutes

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,433	Re: Flight booking & cruise times? Disney sugguests not to book your return flight before noon. We easily made an 11:45 flight 2 times ago. This time our flight was not until 3:30 which made for a long wait at the airport. You can get off the ship at 7:30. You have to be off by 9 I think. If you have early dining your breakfast time slot on that day is 6:30 and late is 7:30. You can also have a continental breakfast in Topsiders, but your servers like to see you one last time. They definately get you off the ship fast so they can turn all the rooms around and do it all over again. Your luggage will also be picked up the night before so you will not be needing time for packing that morning. __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Cruise!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 211	Re: Flight booking & cruise times? I have cruised with other cruise lines and they do get you off as early as possible-usually 8 or 9 am- so they can get ready for the next guests. An early afternoon flight should be good!! __________________ Billi

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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,625	Re: Flight booking & cruise times? I have never cruised on Disney Cruise Line, so I have no idea! But I just went on a cruise out of NY and I didn't have to get off the ship until 12. __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! 76 days 6 hours 58 minutes

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llama I Exceed Expectations Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,506	Re: Flight booking & cruise times? My experience with Disney is that you will reach port by 6 am - and there is NO cruiseline better at getting passengers off than Disney - there's no waiting at all - as soon as it's cleared customs you're free to go - no waiting for cabin numbers to be called - it's just "GET OUTTA HERE!" Grab your luggage in the terminal (in Disney-style it's totally organized - you'll be given a coloured tag and you just match it) and you're off. On our last flight we booked a flight for 2 p.m. and we had tons of time. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxI'm Not Bossy - I Just Have Good Ideas ´¨) A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Disney Reunion with Emily! 147 days 0 hours 43 minutes

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Peppertink Ferret Whisperer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Home is where my heart is... Posts: 5,836	Re: Flight booking & cruise times? The cruise line advises that flights should depart after 12n. While others have been ok booking flights that depart a little earlier, it could be a problem if disembarkation is delayed for customs reasons. My flights, after the cruise, have always been from 12:30 on. To me, I am better safe than sorry. I'd rather have a bit more time at the airport waiting, than have to worry if I'll make my flight. Besides...I like the Orlando Airport...lots of fun shops! __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Over the rainbow.... 77 days 20 hours 43 minutes

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SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 572	Re: Flight booking & cruise times? is orlando the best airport to fly into for a disney cruise? I mean, if you are NOT doing a WDW trip, does it make sense to fly into orlando or is there a closer airport? __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Savannah view at Animal Kingdom Villas 248 days 3 hours 13 minutes

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mickeysgirlz Crazy 4 Disney! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours South of WDW! Posts: 3,258	Re: Flight booking & cruise times? I believe Orlando is the airport nearby (a google search said 55 mls) Check out this link: Port Canaveral, Florida; Cruise Ship Ports and Cruising Regions Interesting stuff! __________________ -JEN 23 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! 10/31-11/3 MNSSHP Trip 2008 CHRISTMAS TRIP-CSR 12/21-12/25 "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Yippee! MNSSHP on Oct. 31st! Meeting up with Val32 and Princess Alyssa! 55 days 19 hours 43 minutes

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