I messed up...port arrival time

[daisyx3]

I had decided to switch to a private car coming down (currently have DCL going from my WDW resort). However, I did not book a car yet or cancel the DCL as I (stupidly) decided to wait to see what PAT I could get.
Those of you with experience have guessed...when I got to PAT, after setting an alarm to check in at midnight and then waiting 20 minutes for the online check in to work...it says that since I have disney transportation "there is no need to choose a port arrival time". And of course I can't figure out how to cancel my transfers online.
So, tomorrow when I call and finally get through, which probably won't be until 830 when I can even call because I have a meeting before school, (at least I can use the CC #) will there be any early times available? I wanted 11:30 or noon at the latest.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I had decided to switch to a private car coming down (currently have DCL going from my WDW resort). However, I did not book a car yet or cancel the DCL as I (stupidly) decided to wait to see what PAT I could get.
Those of you with experience have guessed...when I got to PAT, after setting an alarm to check in at midnight and then waiting 20 minutes for the online check in to work...it says that since I have disney transportation "there is no need to choose a port arrival time". And of course I can't figure out how to cancel my transfers online.
So, tomorrow when I call and finally get through, which probably won't be until 830 when I can even call because I have a meeting before school, (at least I can use the CC #) will there be any early times available? I wanted 11:30 or noon at the latest.

Once you have the transfers (or if you want to add them after you've made the reservation) it can only be done via phone call.

Typically, arriving around 12:15-12:30 is the best time to arrive. By then they've started Open Boarding, and you can board regardless of what boarding number you receive at check in. Boarding numbers are tied to your Port Arrival Time.

 

[Minnie368]

I had decided to switch to a private car coming down (currently have DCL going from my WDW resort). However, I did not book a car yet or cancel the DCL as I (stupidly) decided to wait to see what PAT I could get.
Those of you with experience have guessed...when I got to PAT, after setting an alarm to check in at midnight and then waiting 20 minutes for the online check in to work...it says that since I have disney transportation "there is no need to choose a port arrival time". And of course I can't figure out how to cancel my transfers online.
So, tomorrow when I call and finally get through, which probably won't be until 830 when I can even call because I have a meeting before school, (at least I can use the CC #) will there be any early times available? I wanted 11:30 or noon at the latest.

I was checking in for my first cruise in January (to cruise this month) so among the last to select a PAT and at midnight I got 10:45. The following morning I checked things and 10:45 and on were still available. 11:00 and on were available for the next few days.

 

[lanejudy]

Yes, it’s possible! For our first cruise, I completely forgot about online check-in until sometime in the afternoon. I still got the earliest 10:30 PAT. That’s no guarantee it will be available for you, all depends on the other cruisers and their arrival plans. Good luck!

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[smiths02]

I didn't do online check-in for a few days for our first Disney cruise coming up (I did book activities, but on Friday, I was having computer issues and just didn't even think about PAT). I still got 11:00am for both staterooms (Our first day for online check-in should have been Friday morning and I did online check-in on Monday afternoon)

 

[daisyx3]

Thanks guys! Hopefully by using the CC number I can get it done during my planning period. I want to keep the DCL transfer from the port to MCO on our debarkation day.

 

[Anchors Away 2016]

And remember, if you don't get the PAT of your dreams, keep checking back. Other people will be changing their PATs, and adding DCL transfers, etc., so other times may open up.

 

[daisyx3]

Yeah, it worked out. I was able to get an 11 am port arrival time PLUS request a table for two and some distilled water for my husband's CPAP--a productive call. Now I have to find a car company!

 

[Bee2u]

a related question - I booked through a TA - can I call to cancel my DCL transfers, or does my TA have to?

 

[lovingeire]

a related question - I booked through a TA - can I call to cancel my DCL transfers, or does my TA have to?

Your travel agent will need to call those in for you...and sometimes wait times are long so I would let them stay on hold! LOL!

 

[Bee2u]

Thanks.

 

[Billinaz]

I had decided to switch to a private car coming down (currently have DCL going from my WDW resort). However, I did not book a car yet or cancel the DCL as I (stupidly) decided to wait to see what PAT I could get.
Those of you with experience have guessed...when I got to PAT, after setting an alarm to check in at midnight and then waiting 20 minutes for the online check in to work...it says that since I have disney transportation "there is no need to choose a port arrival time". And of course I can't figure out how to cancel my transfers online.
So, tomorrow when I call and finally get through, which probably won't be until 830 when I can even call because I have a meeting before school, (at least I can use the CC #) will there be any early times available? I wanted 11:30 or noon at the latest.

Not really a big deal, they dont enforce the PAT time. You may get a higher boarding number, but thats about it.