Flying into Orlando the day of departure BIG ???

[cruisemomof2]

I will be flying into Orlando at 11:30 am the day of departure on the Freedom of the Seas. I was planning on taking a shuttle service to the port. After reading some posts, I'm worried that I have made a big mistake with the flight. Should I eat the $300 in fees to change our flight to arrive one hour earlier or do you think I will be ok arriving at 11:30? Any suggestions on a 'fast' shuttle service as well?

[JohninDC]

I would not pay $300 to arrive an hour earlier -- but would pay that to arrive a day earlier; the smart cruiser NEVER flies in the day of sailing. :cool:

 

Did you buy trip insurance? :confused:

 

I would pray that your flight is on time and travel with only carry-on luggage. Race from your flight to your pre-booked and waiting shuttle/car service and you should be fine - from MCO to PC is only a 45-55 minute drive (as long as there are no major traffic issues :eek:).

 

Good luck! :)

[cruisemomof2]

I wish I had thought about that before booking the flight. We always drive and decided to fly this go round since the gas prices were getting so high. UGH!!!

[djandnic]

I will be flying into Orlando at 11:30 am the day of departure on the Freedom of the Seas. I was planning on taking a shuttle service to the port. After reading some posts, I'm worried that I have made a big mistake with the flight. Should I eat the $300 in fees to change our flight to arrive one hour earlier or do you think I will be ok arriving at 11:30? Any suggestions on a 'fast' shuttle service as well?

 

Holy molly, you have more nerve then I could ever stand. I would never fly in the same day, and never that late, I would be a nervous wreck!!

 

I don't think an hour would do much for me, but if I was going to spend the money to change the flight, I would arrive the day before. Just my 2 cents.

 

Best of luck!