Request for postcards - April 2002

[TnRobin]

or those of you wanting to know what the deal is, here is a brief description.

In a recent issue of Disney Insider distributed to Castaway Club Members (past DCL cruisers), the readers were given postcards to give to potential first-time cruisers. When the first time cruisers mailed in these cards, they would receive a video and a $50 shipboard credit on thier first cruise. This thread is a place for 1st time cruisers to let Castaway Club members know they would like to receive a post card. There are no guarentees and no rules on first come first served. This is just a place for you to post your request.

Good Luck to all.

[TNErnie]

1st timer June 30 Wonder--would appreciate a postcard if anyone has one--Thanks!

[steve_and_linda]

I f anyone could spare a postcard we'd appreciate it. We're going on Wonder 4/21 for our tenth anniversary - without kids! Thanks in advance (sltcheng@aol.com)

[Kimber1963]

First time cruiser in September--a postcard would be much appreciated!

[hwybrat]

Is there an expiration date on the postcards? I am planning a family trip in early 2004 for our first cruise, would love to have postcard to go along with the planning..thanks:pinkbounc

hwybrat@email.com

[Samsma]

We will be first time cruisers in June 03. If there is no expiration date before this time, I would very much appreciate at postcard. Samsma4@aol.com. Thank you!

[tsuggs]

We cruised in September but still have not received an offer to be a part of the Castaway Club nor received an Insider. Was this only offered to certain categories? Thanks.

[daltonsdodisney]

If you have one to give, my family of 6 will be going on the May 26 Wonder and could use all the help we can get!:eek:
My e-mail is kandsdalton@aol.com if you'd be willing to send one my way.
Thanks!

[MissyBrenda]

I would love to receive a postcard as well. We're heading for our cruise on May 18th on the Disney Magic. I just found this board yesterday and am so excited about all the great tips I've found. Thanks for everything!!! :pinkbounc

[MissyBrenda]

Oops, I forgot to give my email address - brendamon95@yahoo.com . Thanks for all of your help!!

[disneycrazed139]

Would love to get a postcard. Planning a trip for next year.

Thanks!

[Kupiecb]

Just wanted to post to tell everyone that I called DVC to ask about the $50.00 on board credit to first time cruisers. The man on the phone was not aware of this but after checking and came back he told me that because this was my first time on the cruise, and because I was in a catagory 11 stateroom, I would receive it. It is nice cause I booked to staterooms so he said that the coupon would be in both staterooms when we arrived.

Thank you so much for making me aware of this credit. I would have never known about it.

Linda

[jcfreefall]

:pinkbounc This is our first Disney Cruise, and my first time to this forum. I greatly appreciate all of the information found here. I am sailing with a friend and her daughter and I am taking my 3 nephews. Their first cruise also.
Thanks ahead of time to anyone who has a postcard they would like to give us.
E-Mail address: jcfreefall@earthlink.net

[steve_and_linda]

To Kupiecb - What is the $50 on board credit from DVC that you received? IS this the same thing as a postcard? I'm travelling on 4/21 on a 4 day Wonder booked on DVC points. Could this als apply to me? Thanks.

[Kupiecb]

I didnt know anything about the 50.00 on board credit until I read it on this board. I called DVC and inquired about it. The only thing I know is that I will be getting it cause it is the first cruise and because I am staying in an 11 stateroom. I am not sure what catagory staterooms this applies to but it would hurt calling and finding out about it. Keep in mind that the man the I spoke with at DVC didnt know anything about it, he checked with someone else there, and they applied it to my reservation. He said that the 50.00 credit would be in my room when I arrive, so we will see.

[teacher3410]

We are sailing on the Wonder July 21. We would love to receive a postcard if anyone has one. My email is jpfassler@charter.net

Thanks.:cool:

[itssusieque]

Please send us a postcard, also. We are first time cruisers who will be on the Wonder June2.

Susie

[bud624]

If anyone has a postcard I would greatly appreciate it.

This is my families first cruise. I have benefitted greatly from this message board. And I will post a trip reprt when we return from our 4/27/02 Magic cruise.

I can be contacted at bud624@aol.com

:cool: :cool: :cool:

[millerglass]

I have 4 post cards available for you guys. I will respond to the 1st 4 people that e-mail me. I can be reached at erick.miller@us.nestle.com

There is one sentence on the post card that you should know about. It states: "Must be applied at time of booking".

I am assuming that if you already have your cruise booked, you can't use this card, so please, only e-mail me if you have not booked your cruise yet. Good luck. Eric

[disneybets]

I would love to receive a post card. my email is brmbdrake@aol.com

[Peter Johnson]

We will be first-time cruisers on the Wonder May 24. If anyone has a card to spare, please email me at petero@metrocast.net.

Many thanks in advance! :bounce:

[JJRide]

My son (8) and I are going on the May 26 cruise as "first-timers". Could someone help us by giving us a postcard too! Thanks.

JJRidenour@yahoo.com

[bonitad]

hi all,

new to the site. i really like it. Going on 1st time 7day cruise with disney in september. i would like a post card, too.

bonitad@yahoo.com

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

I am planning to book our 4 night Wonder cruise this week for December 1st. If anyone is still holding onto any coupons that they are willing to part with, I'd happily and gratefully accept one. Please email me at tamark@sover.net :)

[Donald1]

I would like to request a post card if they are available. Thanks.
Donald1

[sage1313]

My fiancee and I are going on the Wonder 5/19 for our honeymoon and can't wait! If anyone has one more postcard to spare, we would be so appreciative - thank you so much, everyone on these boards is so helpful and kind!!!

[Lil]

My wife and will be celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary on the Magic next March 22, 2003 cruise. We are first time cruisers on DCL and anywhere!!! We would appreciate a Post Card if anyone has one. :smooth: My e-mail is rgrenier@iquest.net

[sage1313]

Whoops - my e-mail is: sage1313@earthlink.net THANK YOU!

[Donald1]

I also forgot to leave my e-mail. thanks again.

Wayde

Fantom@goeaston.net
www.waydeanddonna.com

[vstitt]

I've just joined the discussion board and saw this message. We will be on the 7-day western cruise on June 8th. This is our 1st DCL trip. I'd love it if someone could pass along a spare card. :)

[vstitt]

Called DCL resv. line. direct even though I booked our trip through a TA. Gave them our resv. number and after being on hold for a bit the resv. person came back on line and said we would have the $50 on board credit when we arrived.

Thanks to previous cruisers for the heads-up!

VS

[sage1313]

VSTITT - did you have a postcard or did you just call without one? I called my TA but he came back and told me that DCL said I needed the postcard. If you got the credit w/out a postcard, what did you say?? Thanks for the info!!!

[Donald1]

I have been reading all of these new posts to this thread and I have yet to see anyone offer any postcards. My questions are ....

Are these postcards real or are they a gimic? If they are real then how do they work? Hopefully someone out there can answer my questions. Thanks again for the reply.

Have a Disney Day,

Donald1

[chrisn]

I just received my Castaway Club info and I have four postcards up for grabs to the first four first time cruisers who reply!

[Donald1]

Chrisn:

I am interested in one of your postcards for my Honeymoon in June.

Fantom@goeaston.net

Thanks.

Wayde
www.waydeanddonna.com

[sage1313]

Chrisn, can I please have a postcard? I would be SO appreciative! Thank you so much!!! My e-mail is: sage1313@earthlink.net We are leaving for the cruise on the 19th of May for our honeymoon. Thank you, thank you!!! -Staci

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

I spoke with Tammy at DreamsUnlimited who said that the post cards can be used, but not in addition to your club card onboard credit. One or the other. So they must be real! A nice person from this board emailed me and offered me a post card and it is on it's way. I have since learned about not being able to use both, so I used my club card. When the post card arrives, I'll be happy to send it to someone else.

[vstitt]

I didn't have a postcard. I just said I'd heard about the onboard discount. The DCL rep. did keep me on hold for a while, so maybe she was checking with a supervisor.

I don't know if this makes a diff., but we paid the DCL published rate for our cruise, so we didn't have any other discount.

[DreamingofDisney]

I have my 4 & my parents 4, so...the first 8 people to send me a private message will get the postcards! Happy cruising!!

Karilyn

[shefor24]

in October and would LOVE that savings!! Thanks so much!! I hope I am not too late. I finally discovered this post. Couldn't figure it out, but the lightbulb came on finally. :rolleyes:

[chrisn]

I still have 2 postcards to anyone who needs them.

[shefor24]

Maybe this has already been answered in an earlier post, but I didn't scroll thru all 3 pages....I am making sure- this is an on board credit- right?? So we can buy things on the ship with it- does the Disney Club card give you the same discount too??? Or does it actually take MONEY off the cost of the cruise?? Thanks

[newcruiser]

If anybody has one or more postcards, I have three families that are first timers going on the Magic in June. Your generosity would be appreciated.

Thank You

Darrell

darrellwc@yahoo.com

[newcruiser]

Thank you for the cards. We look forward to the cruise. We're gonna be on the 1st floor. Is there going to be much ship movement down there.:earsboy:

[kazzie]

Hi

Does anyone have a post-card spare for a first time cruiser:D please? We are doing a 4 night cruise.I live in the UK,hope this isn't a problem:eek:

This would be much appreciated:D

Karen slatefam5@btinternet.com

[adkaul]

Hello All

First time cruisers on July 13th (family of four). Would love a postcard if anyone has one. adkaul@aol.com Thanks.

[ynggun21]

This is going to be our first cruise ever, and can't wait. Me my wife and 4 yr. old Daughter sail July 21st.2002 after 3 days in WDW starting on the 18th. We decided to do the 7 day land & sea crusie. If I do get a post card... thank you.


ynggun21@aol.com

[vickiered]

I just received my 4...send me you address if you would like one..I only have 4.

[newcruiser]

I tried to use postcard I received from one of the Disboarders. Disney Cruise Line said I could not use it because my rate had already been discounted. If anybody wants to try, I have 2 cards. Post your email address and I'll send them to you. Good Luck.

Getting ready for June 15th Magic. :Pinkbounc

[Bonnie Voyager]

...if they don't, I'd love to have one!!! Our first Disney cruise is in March 2003!!!

[vickiered]

email me your address...I still have 2 left.......

[AprilN]

We've already made our reservations for the 2/22/03 Magic cruise, but $50 wouldn't hurt! ;) I can be reached at april@nissens.net. Thanks a bunch!

April

[nemblanch]

Hello!

We are first time cruisers departing June 23 on the Wonder.
We would greatly appreciate a postcard if anyone has one to spare.

Thanks in advance for your help. neblanchard@prodigy.net

[howardlee2]

we are sailing in March 2003 for our first Disney cruise - 4 cabins ! we would appreciate 4 post cards if anyone has extras!! thanks!! My email is howardlee2@hotmail.com

[Bonnie Voyager]

I just got the postcard in the mail today (from Vicki...thanks!!!) I called Disney Cruise Lines immediately and had no problem having the credit applied for my 3/23/2003 Disney Wonder cruise. Actually, now that I reflect, they never even asked me about the card or the code. I am going to keep the postcard with my cruise documents though just in case I need to show it onboard (if they forget to give me the credit as I have heard happen). Anyone else out there who is interested in the "first-time Disney Cruise" onboard credit should just call and ask for it!!!! You may be pleasantly surprised! If it doesn't work the first time, call again. It seems to be up to the discretion of whoever answers the phone ;)

[MinnieCruiser]

We're booked on our first Disney cruise for 22/02/03....Would sure appreciate a $50 credit if anyone has a postcard left.

Thanks and "Merci" (lrochford@met-chem.com)

[ESPNDad]

I am cruising the Eastern caribbean leaving Dec 14th. Would appreciate a postcard. If you have an extra please e-mail at FBren027@aol.com. Thanks

[jcfreefall]

I read, on another thread, that if you are a first time cruiser all you need to do is call Disney and request it. Many of the replies indicated that they had to speak with a couple of different people before they were able to talk with someone that knew about the $50.00 credit. I call my travel agent and had her make the call.
she called me back, a few days later, and told me she was able to get me the credit. You might try this also. Good luck!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[AprilN]

Thanks to the person who sent me a postcard - I'm sorry but I forgot your name! :o

I was able to successfully add the $50 shipboard credit to my 2/22/03 Magic booking, but it took a few calls. A bit of advice to other people trying to add this credit, especially with a TA other than Disney: Don't give up! When I first called my TA (Costco), they finally concluded that the code REF was not applicable to 2003 cruises.

But when I called Disney, the phone rep confirmed that the code is definitely good through the end of 2003 - but he would not be able to change my booking, as I had used a different TA! Argh! Finally, when I called Costco again and reached a different agent, having the knowledge that the code was good for my cruise, he was able to call Disney and add the credit! :D

Another note - I didn't receive any guidance from my TA about what to do with the postcard. The rep from Disney told me that my TA or I should send it in, but wouldn't Disney have told that to the TA as well? I guess at this point, I'm planning to hold onto the postcard, and see what happens. Did anyone else actually have to send in the card, or present it in any way - or did the REF code alone take care of it?

Thanks again for the great advice about the cards - I wouldn't have known about it without the DIS boards! :cool:

April

[Bonnie Voyager]

...they didn't even ask me for the code. I just told the Disney Rep that I wanted the "first time cruiser discount" and they said....."okay". I am taking my postcard on the cruise with me just to be sure I have it if I need it, but I sure don't think I will mail it in....then I will have nothing to confirm that I had the card to begin with! I too had to talk to several reps before I found one who had a clue about the discount. The first time I called, the rep said it was not good for cruises in 2003, so I just called again a couple of days later and voila! I think I've got the discount....they said I do anyway ;-)

[Donald1]

Ok, here is the scoop:

I was interested in a postcard off of these discussion boards recieved one. I had my fiance call in and the card was left at home at the time the call was made. This was directly thru the cruise lines. No number is needed, and the original card is not needed, just make sure that they know about the 1st time cruise discount. We have our $50 for the June 23rd to the 27th Wonder.


It does say that it is only valid thru December of 2002.
Hope this answers any questions.

[Kupiecb]

Well, as I posted on this thread. Before I left on my cruise I read that a 50.00 credit would be issued to first time cruisers. So I called DVC, cause that is where I booked my cruise and inquired about it. The man on the phone did check with someone and came back and said that he would issue the 50.00 credit. Because I booked two rooms, there would be a 50.00 credit to book rooms, I said great.
However, when I was on the cruise, we only received $25.00 credit to each room. I was a little upset, but did not want to go through a big production at guest services. The cruise was wonderful and we had a great time, and if I had not read about the credit on this board, I would have received nothing so I looked at it as I was lucky to get the $25.00. If anyone is booking 2 rooms, just clarify if each room would recieve the $50.00, or will it be split between both rooms. My father was staying in the other room and the credit was issued on his card, and my credit on mine.

[AprilN]

Some people have reported, both earlier in this thread and on another thread, that they only received $25 credit on a 3 or 4-day cruise, or $50 for the 7-day cruise. Of course, neither the postcard nor Disney is explicit about this (definitely misleading at best), but it sounds like $25 is probably all anyone should expect on the Wonder cruises.

If you took the 7-day cruise, however, maybe you were shortchanged. :(

April

[Kupiecb]

AprilN,
You are could be right. We only did take the 3 day. Maybe that is why we only received $25.00. But when I called he did not tell me that. I asked about the $50.00 and that is what he said would be waiting for us in the room when we checked in.
But once again, I am happy that I received the $25.00.

[SFed]

Was searching the house for something and found 7 postcards. First seven requests to sfederoff@sbirdlaw.com will be granted.
Please give me your name, address, e-mail, what month and year you are planning to travel, and if you will travel with anyone under 18 to put on the card and I will drop it in the mailbox for you.

[whytcrystal]

I will be cruisin' on September 14th with my husband, does anyone have a postcard they are not giving to someone? Please email me at CLWHT1@CS.COM and I will supply you with all info you need.

Thanks
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :jester:

[MrsScooby]

Would like a postcard, please ? I'm sailing July 21st 2002 on the Wonder with DH, DS8 and DD5.

hologram@cox.rr.com

Thanks!
:Pinkbounc

Laurie

[Disneyfan37]

DH and I are going on our first ever cruise in September.Us being Disney fanatics like we are we chose Disney to be our first cruise line.We are also dragging my inlaws along as they have never been on a cruise before, and they love Disney as much as we do.
Thanks!

[SLang]

I would be most grateful to anyone for a postcard to get a $50.00 credit for the first time cruiser. We will leave July 26, 2002. This is our first cruise and are very excited about out trip.
dulang@goldrush.com

[vcasey]

Can someone please email me a postcard too? :earsboy:
vcasey@bigfoot.com THANKS!!!!

[Pigletsmum]

Would love a post card if anyone has an extra one to spare. Going to surprise DH and DD with the cruise as their Christmas Present!

[kcand sunshine]

I have 3 postcards. I will send them to the 1st three that email me at k_shook@msn.com.

[vcasey]

After 3 phones calls to DCL the 3rd woman gave me the 1st timer credit without an issue.

The first call the woman said that I need the postcard no exceptions. Then the second person transferred me to the Castaway Club line which was completely incorrect and then the 3rd woman simply yes there is a Castaway Club referal promotion and added it to my reservation without asking any further questions.

I guess for peace of mind I'd still like to get my hands on a postcard if anyone has one to spare but it seems like I'm ok.

[BENARD]

I would like a postcard if anyone has an extra. Please email me
at vickiepalmer@usa.net. Thanks!

[BENARD]

I would like a postcard if anyone has an extra. Please email me
at vickiepalmer@usa.net. Thanks!

[BENARD]

I would like a postcard if anyone has an extra. Please email me
at vickiepalmer@usa.net. Thanks!

[teacher3410]

I received a postcard from Monique in Canada. (Thanks, Monique!) The card says it must be applied at the time of booking; however, I had already paid the deposit. I took the card to my TA and she called Disney. They applied the credit with no problem the same day I paid for the remainder of our cruise. I received the video today, even though we are sailing on July 21. I thought this info might help.

Pam;)

[kcand sunshine]

All my postcards have been mailed!!!! Kathryn from Alabama

[Vicki702]

I would like a postcard. We'll be going on our first cruise on the Wonder in later September. Thanks.
Vicki
Vicki702@aol.com

[DisneyInOctober]

I was offered a shipboard credit last September, but had to turn it down as I was told that the offer was only good through May 2002. Now It has been extended through the end of this year, and we're sailing for the first time in October. If anyone has a postcard and they can't use the credit, please write to me at tina@cpitech.com. Thank you!!!

[SusanMouse]

My family ( me,DH,DS11,DS13 and DGrandma) are going on our first Disney cruise 8/17/02! We would really appreciate a postcard. Or two if you have them as we have 2 cabins. Thank you so much! My E-mail is: dschw15126@aol.com

[iluvorlando]

Sorry TnRobin!

Well, all my postcards are gone!
:cool:

[VONMICKEY]

I have 2 postcards up for grabs. Will send to first 2 replies!

[chucknrita]

VONMICKEY

Do you still have a postcard to spare? If so, I'd really appreciate one. Thank you.

Rita

[disvaclub92]

If anyone has any postcards, please let me know.

disvaclub@aol.com



Thanks.

[thatmom]

Hi,
We have nine cabins for March of 2003. One or more would be a great help. We have one family with six kids going...so just one credit for them would really help. This is a one time only cruise for them. Well at least with all the little ones.
thanks so much,
thatmom

[DisneyInOctober]

If I am one of the two, you can e-mail me directly at tina@cpitech.com to further discuss your postcard. Thank you so much.

[LarryGadget]

First time cruiser going on Wonder, 10/14/02. Have 2 girls 4 & 6 and they can't wait (neither can I!). Would appreciate a postcard if any are available. Thanks!

[Michelle]

Okay everyone, here is the story.

You do not NEED the postcard to get the shipboard credit.

IF you are eligible and IF you have no other credit attached to your reservation you can ask your TA or DCL to add CODE REF to your reservation.

That's it.

Since it's that simple, I'm closing this thread and we no longer need to worry about sending postcards to others.

Happy cruising everyone! :D