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ruadisneyfan2 · 11-20-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by su_A_ve

Disagree..

A TA will have multiple reservations to transfer over. They'll be able to do one at a time. If you are the last one on that list, then it could take some time. Also, not sure if they can do these chances online - I think they have to call in. So more delays until they pick up. And if the TA doesn't start working until 9am, you have another hour delayed.

If you handle the reservation yourself you can start handling at zero time. Even if your call in, you will be the first on the list once you get thru DCL.

My .02...

IF you don't mind taking half a day off work to sit on hold.

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Originally Posted by jdb in AZ

Travel agents have access that the public doesn't.

Mine has extra early access, like an hour or so before the public.

Jenngoofys · 11-20-2012, 07:03 AM

Still waiting DCL Tick Tock!!!

BlakeandMaddysMomma · 11-20-2012, 07:17 AM

Am I better of to try and book 2014 on or close to release date or book onboard in January?

DynamicDisneyDuo · 11-20-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BlakeandMaddysMomma

Am I better of to try and book 2014 on or close to release date or book onboard in January?

Book when it's released to get a good rate and then re-shop it on the cruise.

Jane1967 · 11-20-2012, 10:32 AM

I posted a couple pages back....does anyone know the time of day that they actually allow you to start booking when they do release the new dates?

luv2sleep · 11-20-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jane1967

I posted a couple pages back....does anyone know the time of day that they actually allow you to start booking when they do release the new dates?

8 am Eastern.

MAJPLO · 11-20-2012, 10:46 AM

We already have a booking for October, 2013 but know we will need to push it back. We are waiting for 2014 dates to be released. Soooo when they are released we should be able to transfer our existing reservation and amount paid to whatever new price for the 2014 date we choose, right? I feel like I've asked this before. I must just be super paranoid about it.

Jane1967 · 11-20-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by luv2sleep

8 am Eastern.

Thank you! Now...just need to remember to check every morning when December rolls around.

RedSox68 · 11-20-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ruadisneyfan2

IF you don't mind taking half a day off work to sit on hold.

Mine has extra early access, like an hour or so before the public.

Mine does too, and I so love not having to wait on that phone. PLUS, over the years I've had many friends who waited as much as 3-4 hours only to have their calls dropped and they had to start over!

I just had my TA move my cruise next year to November since my final payment was due early February. Since we're not getting any solid word on when this is going to happen, I figured I'd better play it safe. Plus I got some of my deposit back cause it's a cheaper cruise

ScottakaMickey · 11-20-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jdb in AZ

Unless DCL is sailing somewhere brand new, bookings are open to everyone the first day, regardless of castaway cay status.

Is this correct? Wording on the website regarding the benefit "could" be interpreted that way, but looking for other input.

Scott

Mariellen102 · 11-20-2012, 02:21 PM

Hope the rumor of Early Dec is right, and it is before Dec 16 to get the 10 percent deposit rate!!!

PrincessShmoo · 11-20-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottakaMickey

Is this correct? Wording on the website regarding the benefit "could" be interpreted that way, but looking for other input.

Scott

It's my understanding that the early booking dates are only available for new itineraries. So, if DCL comes up with the same stuff they've always done, the bookings open for everyone the same day.

smootenloopers · 11-20-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MAJPLO

We already have a booking for October, 2013 but know we will need to push it back. We are waiting for 2014 dates to be released. Soooo when they are released we should be able to transfer our existing reservation and amount paid to whatever new price for the 2014 date we choose, right? I feel like I've asked this before. I must just be super paranoid about it.

You are correct.

nicbic97 · 11-20-2012, 10:48 PM

Can you book online opening day or do you have to call? I see people saying they have to wait on hold on the phone for hours. Can it not be done online?

luv2sleep · 11-20-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nicbic97

Can you book online opening day or do you have to call? I see people saying they have to wait on hold on the phone for hours. Can it not be done online?

Yup! I did that last year. Got online at 8 am Eastern and booked.

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MAJPLO Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 278	We already have a booking for October, 2013 but know we will need to push it back. We are waiting for 2014 dates to be released. Soooo when they are released we should be able to transfer our existing reservation and amount paid to whatever new price for the 2014 date we choose, right? I feel like I've asked this before. I must just be super paranoid about it. __________________

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