keishashadow Posted November 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2016 After stalking website for a few weeks snagged FTTF. Woohoo Wanted it as we have HMC as tender port love being able to drop carryon bags in cabin upon boarding and start the party. Will have already done our share of waiting in long lines the few days prior @ airport & amusement parks lol. Was surprised to see arrival time listed @ 12 - 1 pm.:confused:seems late to me. Believe last time I used (different port) we were onthe ship right after diamond & platinum guests, 11:30 am ish Any thoughts on when we should plan on arriving @ the terminal? Also, do I need to stop @ GS to get a tender # for HMC or do we just show up early? Have anytime dining, early was sold out. Think I'll stay with what I have. As to booking speciality dining when onboard, does FTTF get an advantage? Anything I'm missing please remind me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2016 your checkin documents should have the faster to fun logo/text on it and you can checkin anytime and then board soon after that. the 12-1pm time slot is just the regular boarding time that everyone gets on their documents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I can only answer the arrival time question, but the 12-1 arrival time is the general info since port canaveral doesn't do staggered. You can arrive as early as 10:30 ish and with FTTF you will get in a specific line for check in. After that you will have enough a seat with the other FTTF passengers and be boarded after the weddings, diamonds, and platinums. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted November 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Usually for tender ports with FTTF you are told a place to meet to go to the tenders whenever you are ready so you don't get a tender ticket. You'll have to see what they do on your ship. IF you don't get any info then the night before that port I'd go to Guest Services and ask. FTTF gives you the "special access" Guest Services line to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted November 2, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2016 After that you will have enough a seat with the other FTTF passengers and be boarded after the weddings, diamonds, and platinums. And suites. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Fixed. Yup, forgot that one. Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted November 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2016 See red below. Was surprised to see arrival time listed @ 12 - 1 pm.:confused:seems late to me. Believe last time I used (different port) we were onthe ship right after diamond & platinum guests, 11:30 am ish Because FTTF is technically an excursion, they have to put some sort of time on it. It doesn't mean anything. As others have said, show up at the port early for check-in. You will board following weddings, P/D, and suites. Any thoughts on when we should plan on arriving @ the terminal? Also, do I need to stop @ GS to get a tender # for HMC or do we just show up early? You will receive instructions in your room the evening before your tendered port. If you do not, go to GS and get instructions. Different ships have different protocols for this, but normally you will meet in a room with other priority passengers and all be excorted to the first tender. Have anytime dining, early was sold out. Think I'll stay with what I have. As to booking speciality dining when onboard, does FTTF get an advantage? The only advantage that it gives you is if you want a reservation on a night when there are none available. You will be on the priority waitlist behind Platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted November 2, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thank you all! Will aim for a 10:30 am arrival. Forgot the GS special line, will make sure to verify the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted November 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) We get to PC with FTTF about 10:30 - 10:45, park and check in. This past January on Valor they started boarding around 11:20 - 11:30, we were in our cabin very quickly after boarding. We will arrive same time in December for our cruise on Magic. Love FTTF for getting the vacation started as early as possible. :D Edited November 3, 2016 by Drazil65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzrobot Posted November 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I know I get to check in early, can my adult children, who have regular cabins , check in early with me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I know I get to check in early, can my adult children, who have regular cabins , check in early with me ? No. Only if they have FTTF also Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 21, 2016 After stalking website for a few weeks snagged FTTF. Woohoo Wanted it as we have HMC as tender port love being able to drop carryon bags in cabin upon boarding and start the party. Will have already done our share of waiting in long lines the few days prior @ airport & amusement parks lol. Was surprised to see arrival time listed @ 12 - 1 pm.:confused:seems late to me. Believe last time I used (different port) we were onthe ship right after diamond & platinum guests, 11:30 am ish Any thoughts on when we should plan on arriving @ the terminal? Also, do I need to stop @ GS to get a tender # for HMC or do we just show up early? Have anytime dining, early was sold out. Think I'll stay with what I have. As to booking speciality dining when onboard, does FTTF get an advantage? Anything I'm missing please remind me;) With the overpriced FTTF you can board anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiejake Posted November 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 21, 2016 After stalking website for a few weeks snagged FTTF. Woohoo Fellow stalker here. Can you share when/what time you found they had released more FTTF for your cruise? I WANT FTTF! So far, no luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted November 23, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) With the overpriced FTTF you can board anytime. Well-Worth it to me to avoid standing in long line, be able to drop my carryon, put stuff in safe as well as getting the party started:)...to each their own. :) Fellow stalker here. Can you share when/what time you found they had released more FTTF for your cruise? I WANT FTTF! So far, no luck... Sure, checked my notes, it was on 11/2 (a Wednesday) slightly after 8 am, if that helps. In the past I've found FTTF around 11 pm on a Saturday. Not sure if any rhyme or reason. Good luck Edited November 23, 2016 by keishashadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbj08 Posted December 31, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I just booked a casino bounce back this evening for the 5 day Bahama cruise on the Sunshine April 2nd. The first thing I did after booking was to see if FTTF was available and it was. I grabbed it right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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