That is interesting, I wonder if DCL would consider doing away with the under 12s PCR since everyone is getting tested at the port anyway. I think it's perfectly sensible and responsible to encourage all travelers, regardless of V status, to get tested before traveling (logistics of meeting a specific time frame is what's causing me heartburn).
I understand your concern and think that you probably have quite a bit of anxiety about this whole situation. I do as well and I would like to make some suggestions to possibly help you and others out. Go out ASAP and get your hands on some BinaxNOW tests. They are fairly cheap, about $23 for 2 tests, and are somewhat hard to find in stock right now. Make your plane reservations for no more than the day before your cruise. IE: If you are cruising on Fri plan to go to FL on Thursday. The night before your plane trip take your BinaxNOW tests 2 per person. If there are any positives, cancel. My understanding is that false negatives are more likely than false positives hence why you are taking 2 tests per person. If you are a Costco member, make a car reservation for the day of your cruise at the port. This way you will at least have a vehicle. You can cancel same day without a penalty. Don't count on or expect Disney or anyone else to do anything for you. If they do, great. If not, then you need to be prepared to take care of yourself and your family. I heard that RCL is taking care of their customers that test positive at the port, but only if they have a negative test result with them taken within I think 48 hours of arrival (the BinaxNOW unsupervised don't count)
Well technically it does say that children under 12 and those who have travelled out of the country within 5 days will be tested at the terminal, but it does not say anything about others needing any testing. The thing that I find odd is that the new rules are supposed to take place starting Sept 13 and your letter is referencing Sept 3- Nov 1. Maybe they sent you the wrong letter. I would not put it past them.It states NOTHING about a test at the port?
Lucky! My TA said when she called they told her restricted rate cannot be cancelled until we are there and denied boarding. It’s like calling your cell phone carrier or (in our case) dealing with the IT people at work. If you get an unhappy answer just hang up and call back. If I had the ability to cancel myself, I would.
I feel like I must have been lucky! The CM was super friendly and helpful. He said it’s been crazy today. I almost gave up on getting through after 2 hours on hold, still can’t believe it took 3.
My 25 year old son in his infinite wisdom nailed it when I was whining to him about our predicament: “Mom, that’s why I told y’all I won’t be booking any cruises with any cruise line until everything is back to normal. You are handing them your money then they can drag you around by a noose dangling your money in front of you. I will not.” I wish I’d been wise as him! I had a moment of desperation and booked.
Calling DCL may be the best way to get answers to these q's.
I hear ya. It’s a risk I know. I just went through it.
And if you don’t like the answer just keep calling back. The answer will change.
