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ArubaBurn · 04-05-2011, 12:04 AM

Well me and Alice just returned from our 7th trip to Aruba in the last 2 years and I have to hand it to the men and women at the US Customs station at Aruba Airport..they have done a 180 degree turn around in the last 2 years...we used to have to wait over 1 hour in previous years....recently only 10 minutes, even on a Saturday!

Their new Disney world bank lines and number calling system is top notch.. I spoke to the Kernal in charge of the operation (real good guy - though he is a Yankees fan) and he really keeps the line moving. KUDOS to a job well done! I only wish the Aruba officials would catch on to the techniques.

ArubaBurn · 04-05-2011, 12:10 AM

PS...40 days until my return!

*Andrea J.* · 04-05-2011, 09:30 AM

glad you are happy with the us customs set up.
welcome to the aruba.com community forum

Edronenburg · 04-05-2011, 10:33 AM

Can someone explain how the "New Disney World Bank Lines and number calling system" works. Sounds interesting.

Randi · 04-05-2011, 10:36 AM

I never saw this Disney world bank line when we left???

*Andrea J.* · 04-05-2011, 10:55 AM

the final inspection/turn in customs declaration.............us customs back in august 2010 reconfigured the lines. it is now one weaving line thru, like a bank teller line.
when you get to the front and it is "your turn" the us customs agent either lights a light or makes some kind of a motion to summon you to the correct agent.

this was implemented last summer 2010.
i never associated it with a disney set up.......i associate it as a really long bank teller line ;-)

there were NO numbers called. there are no numbers absolutely not like waiting at the deli counter in the grocery store.

Randi · 04-05-2011, 11:03 AM

ok, get it now. Yes, that is how it was working and working well too. Also, never thought it in terms of Disney line...guess I haven't been to Disney enough!

hockeymom · 04-05-2011, 11:54 AM

We were at the airport yesterday at 1pm - at the gate at 1:30pm! Traveling on a Monday makes a huge difference I've heard but this was fast even for a Monday. No lines at Jet Blue, no lines at either customs. I was a little nervous as I had only planned on two hours at the airport as we always travel on Monday and have never had a problem. However, Jet Blue made an annoucement before we got off the plane to make sure we were at the airport 3 hours before our departure time - hmmmm. But I stuck with the original plan and it was perfect.

Edronenburg · 04-06-2011, 11:27 AM

Thanks, very much, Andrea. I knew that I could count on you for an answer. Also, thanks to the others for their comments comments. Now, I know my answer.

Enjoy the Spring...not quite here...morning 39F...dropped from 80F yesterday; with a promise of MORE showers and even cooler temperatures over the weekend. Odd, with all the Cherry Blossoms, and other blossoms all over the place.

Ed

Pegmeister · 04-06-2011, 12:14 PM

I returned from Aruba yesterday afternoon and have to agree that the lines and wait thru customs was minimal. It really helps to reduce the stress. Logan/Boston was also quite well organized when we headed out.

04-05-2011, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
ArubaBurn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3	US Customs and Border Patrol in Aruba Well me and Alice just returned from our 7th trip to Aruba in the last 2 years and I have to hand it to the men and women at the US Customs station at Aruba Airport..they have done a 180 degree turn around in the last 2 years...we used to have to wait over 1 hour in previous years....recently only 10 minutes, even on a Saturday! Their new Disney world bank lines and number calling system is top notch.. I spoke to the Kernal in charge of the operation (real good guy - though he is a Yankees fan) and he really keeps the line moving. KUDOS to a job well done! I only wish the Aruba officials would catch on to the techniques. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by ArubaBurn; 04-05-2011 at 12:07 AM.

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04-05-2011, 12:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
ArubaBurn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3	PS...40 days until my return! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-05-2011, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	glad you are happy with the us customs set up. welcome to the aruba.com community forum Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

04-05-2011, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Edronenburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mariott Age: 79 Posts: 570	Can someone explain how the "New Disney World Bank Lines and number calling system" works. Sounds interesting. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-05-2011, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,516 Images: 9	I never saw this Disney world bank line when we left??? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

04-05-2011, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	the final inspection/turn in customs declaration.............us customs back in august 2010 reconfigured the lines. it is now one weaving line thru, like a bank teller line. when you get to the front and it is "your turn" the us customs agent either lights a light or makes some kind of a motion to summon you to the correct agent. this was implemented last summer 2010. i never associated it with a disney set up.......i associate it as a really long bank teller line ;-) there were NO numbers called. there are no numbers absolutely not like waiting at the deli counter in the grocery store. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

04-05-2011, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,516 Images: 9	ok, get it now. Yes, that is how it was working and working well too. Also, never thought it in terms of Disney line...guess I haven't been to Disney enough! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

04-05-2011, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
hockeymom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 292 Images: 5	We were at the airport yesterday at 1pm - at the gate at 1:30pm! Traveling on a Monday makes a huge difference I've heard but this was fast even for a Monday. No lines at Jet Blue, no lines at either customs. I was a little nervous as I had only planned on two hours at the airport as we always travel on Monday and have never had a problem. However, Jet Blue made an annoucement before we got off the plane to make sure we were at the airport 3 hours before our departure time - hmmmm. But I stuck with the original plan and it was perfect. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-06-2011, 11:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Edronenburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mariott Age: 79 Posts: 570	Thanks, very much, Andrea. I knew that I could count on you for an answer. Also, thanks to the others for their comments comments. Now, I know my answer. Enjoy the Spring...not quite here...morning 39F...dropped from 80F yesterday; with a promise of MORE showers and even cooler temperatures over the weekend. Odd, with all the Cherry Blossoms, and other blossoms all over the place. Ed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-06-2011, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pegmeister Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 167	I returned from Aruba yesterday afternoon and have to agree that the lines and wait thru customs was minimal. It really helps to reduce the stress. Logan/Boston was also quite well organized when we headed out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in