I made an ADR at 'Ohana for 10:50 for the day we arrive back from our cruise. Will it be possible to make this? I should also say that we're staying at POR.
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Breakfast ADR after Cruise
- Thread starter MotherofaPrincessLover
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If you are driving it should not be a problem.
It might be a little iffy if you are using a transfer.
It might be a little iffy if you are using a transfer.
I will be using Disney transfers.
Do you have a set pickup time and if so, what is it?
No I don't. This will be my first cruise so I'm not real sure about the whole pickup process. I thought I had read tha they have shuttle vans that can get you back to the resorts faster.
Tom
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You will want to skip the pre-assigned breakfast and be out of your room, with your own bags in hand, by 8am. Just walk off the ship, go through customs, and get on a bus back to the Resort (assuming you've purchased transfers).
This will allow you to beat the crowds off the ship, since the first group will be eating breakfast. Don't put your bags outside the room the night before - just keep them and take them off yourself. This will save time.
We did this in March and made it back in time for a late-morning meal. I forget the exact time. You'll need to check in quickly at POR, stow your bags with Bell Services, bus to the MK and monorail or boat over to the Poly.
It's going to be tight and you're going to be tired, but it's possible as long as you get up and get off the ship EARLY.
This will allow you to beat the crowds off the ship, since the first group will be eating breakfast. Don't put your bags outside the room the night before - just keep them and take them off yourself. This will save time.
We did this in March and made it back in time for a late-morning meal. I forget the exact time. You'll need to check in quickly at POR, stow your bags with Bell Services, bus to the MK and monorail or boat over to the Poly.
It's going to be tight and you're going to be tired, but it's possible as long as you get up and get off the ship EARLY.
I would prefer that but 'Ohana doesn't do lunch.
sweetpee_1993
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Depending on how your time is running if its getting tight after you check-in at your resort you *can* shave off some transit time to the Poly by grabbing a taxi from your resort. Shouldn't be too crazy expensive since it's not going clear across the property.
I was thinking about that. I'd rather not have to pay for a taxi but if it comes to that I'd rather pay for the taxi than miss my ADR and pay the fee!
sweetpee_1993
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Exactly. More motivation to get off the ship as early as possible. We usually target 7:30 to be ready to roll in the atrium with all our stuff. The gangway typically opens around 7:45 (that's been our experience). I think the buffet opens at 7-ish so if you need a quick something have your bags ready, run to the buffet at opening, scarf down a biscuit, go get your bags, and get down to the atrium.
Much-Pixie-Dust
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That's what we did, thanks to your previous postings. We loved it. We drove our own transportation and was checked into AKL by 9:00 a.m.
Your postings helped us a lot with our first cruise. Thanks!
sweetpee_1993
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You're welcome! Getting over to the resort so early its like bonus time in a day for me.That's what we did, thanks to your previous postings. We loved it. We drove our own transportation and was checked into AKL by 9:00 a.m.
Your postings helped us a lot with our first cruise. Thanks!
That is a good idea. I don't think I can make it to 10:50 without eating!