2008 version: What have you seen on the Emerald aisle?

[GrumpyLuver]

Bump

 

[Disney_Freak56]

What is the difference between Emerald Aisle and Emerald Reserve? Is there a specific Emerald Aisle that includes specific car classifications -- such as Emerald Mini-Vans, Emerald SUVs? I probably should know this, but don't.

Thanks for helping with my minor confusion.

 

[CRCrazy]

Emerald Reserve means that you are guaranteed a car in the category you chose - so if you have Emerald Reserve for a minivan - you will go directly to the minivan aisle, and choose any car on that row.

Emerald Aisle is technically the term for the intermediate row of cars - but instead of having only intermediates - there can be, and often is, a variety of cars in this row. Any type of car which is returned, and underbooked for that day - may be put on the aisle. People have gotten full sized, luxury, SUVs, minivans, convertibles, etc. - just by luck of the draw. No guarantees though - except for an intermediate size vehicle or better.

 

[bcuinohio]

Has anyone seen what National has in the Premium car category?

 

[Disney_Freak56]

Emerald Reserve means that you are guaranteed a car in the category you chose - so if you have Emerald Reserve for a minivan - you will go directly to the minivan aisle, and choose any car on that row.

Emerald Aisle is technically the term for the intermediate row of cars - but instead of having only intermediates - there can be, and often is, a variety of cars in this row. Any type of car which is returned, and underbooked for that day - may be put on the aisle. People have gotten full sized, luxury, SUVs, minivans, convertibles, etc. - just by luck of the draw. No guarantees though - except for an intermediate size vehicle or better.

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

 

[n2mm]

Has anyone seen what National has in the Premium car category?

I believe the premium has been the Avalon. Not sure whatesle. We'll be back there in about 10 day from now, so will report back what we see on the aisles.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

bumping, anyone use the regular Ea lately?

 

[bcuinohio]

I believe the premium has been the Avalon. Not sure whatesle. We'll be back there in about 10 day from now, so will report back what we see on the aisles.

I am looking for something with lots of trunk space. We will probably have four suitcases. I have a reservation for both a full size and a premium. I will have to cancel one before I leave. I was hoping to find a premium with a larger trunk than an Avalon. If that is the premium, I would probably get a larger trunk in the full size
Impala.

 

[n2mm]

I am looking for something with lots of trunk space. We will probably have four suitcases. I have a reservation for both a full size and a premium. I will have to cancel one before I leave. I was hoping to find a premium with a larger trunk than an Avalon. If that is the premium, I would probably get a larger trunk in the full size
Impala.

I agree, the trunk space in an Impala is huge. We get four suitcases in easily.

 

[campmake3]

Does this really work to save the $50? It appears to sign you up as part of a small bus company?
thanks for any help

Okay, I feel dense... I guess bus is actually an abbreviation for business - please disregard my question. Showing my colors as a newbie to all things Disney World.

 

[Tissa]

I wouldn't pay more for the premium car just for trunk space. As previously stated the Impala has a huge trunk. With the premium car you are just paying for upgraded things like leather seats and satellite radio.

 

[matysgrandma]

Just got back on Friday. We went through Emerald Isle, booking a midsize for 17 days at a rate of $244.77. Had loads of cars to choose from, at least a half dozen minivans, which is what we selected. We had four adults and lots of luggage and a trip down to Fort Myers, so we really appreciated the space that the minivan gave us.

 

[Disney_Freak56]

Just got back on Friday. We went through Emerald Isle, booking a midsize for 17 days at a rate of $244.77. Had loads of cars to choose from, at least a half dozen minivans, which is what we selected. We had four adults and lots of luggage and a trip down to Fort Myers, so we really appreciated the space that the minivan gave us.

Was it a 7-passenger van?

 

[bcuinohio]

I wouldn't pay more for the premium car just for trunk space. As previously stated the Impala has a huge trunk. With the premium car you are just paying for upgraded things like leather seats and satellite radio.

I got the premium for $159 for the week. That is including tax, even the addt'l $12.50 facility tax just added. I booked it about a month ago using an e-coupon and my Emerald club membership. No questionable code or anything. I think that they would let me take an Impala if wanted since it is a lower category. I will have to see what they have when I arrive.

 

[tooncanator]

Sept 22nd the EA was full of mini vans. We got a Town & Country with dvd player. 11 nights for $158.

 

[DebbieB]

Does this really work to save the $50? It appears to sign you up as part of a small bus company?
thanks for any help

Okay, I feel dense... I guess bus is actually an abbreviation for business - please disregard my question. Showing my colors as a newbie to all things Disney World.

I've had free Emerald Club for 10 years. My online account shows an expiration date of 2037!

 

[matysgrandma]

Was it a 7-passenger van?

Yes, it was. But we folded the back seats down to make room for our luggage.

 

[M&M's]

Last week, we found mostly mid-sizes (G6's), but we snagged a Camry. This was on a Tuesday around 10:30 am.

Just yesterday when we returned the car, EA had 8 (8!) minivans. I was happy with the Camry (much sportier and more me), but I just couldn't believe how many minivans I saw. This was a Tuesday around 6:00 pm.

 

[Inkmahm]

We'll be picking ours up tomorrow at lunch time. I'm really hoping for a Charger as that is what I drive at home. I hate minivans so I'll let those to the family type people.

 

[Inkmahm]

No chargers or minivans this morning around 11 am. We took the one Dodeg Avenger there. Lots of the pontiac g6s