How many times can you rebook an OBB? - The DIS Discussion Forums

huskydogg · 12-08-2012, 07:41 PM

Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone knew how many times I can rebook an on board booking and keep the discount? For example, if i have a dummy booking for Dec '13 and go online and book a WC Fantasy cruise, the decide a better one is announced to somewhere new, can I then do the modify and still maintain the discount on that new one? Or once I rebook once, have I used up that discount?

lodge · 12-08-2012, 08:21 PM

don't know how MANY times, but you run the risk of losing benefits if you change it... the reduction of onboard credit to platinum and gold members was a big one recently

kcashner · 12-08-2012, 08:25 PM

There is currently no limit to the number of times a reservation can be moved. However, as above, you do risk a loss of benefits by moving. You will get whatever the current offer is on the cruise you move to, not what you got at the time of booking.

For example, I have a 7 night cruise booked with $350 in onboard credit as a platinum guest. If I move this cruise, I'll still get 10% off the cruise fare on my new date, but my OBC will drop to $200 since that is the current offer on a 7 night cruise,

huskydogg · 12-09-2012, 12:57 AM

Wow! Thanks guys. I had no idea they would change the OBC amount. That was the only thing I thought would stay consistent. It was only the discount I was worried about. Great to know. That puts a bit of a damper on what I want to book.

Meghatron · 12-09-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lodge

don't know how MANY times, but you run the risk of losing benefits if you change it... the reduction of onboard credit to platinum and gold members was a big one recently

When did this happen? The FAQ thread still has the old numbers, how do I find out what the new spread is? I need to adjust my budget, LOL!

m4travel · 12-09-2012, 05:59 AM

Huskydogg, we did just what you described: booked a dummy cruise for Dec 2013 for the OBB discount; moved it to July 2014 and later to August 2014 (both on the Fantasy and longer cruises than the original). OBB discount followed us along. The OBC likely changed (it would, of course), however we knew that we were going to rebook the original, shorter cruise, so it was a given.

And since we did additional cruising between the time of our booking for Dec '13 and our rebooking (changing CC levels), the difference may not have been that great. [I have no idea what our original OBC amount was.]

outahere · 12-09-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Meghatron

When did this happen? The FAQ thread still has the old numbers, how do I find out what the new spread is? I need to adjust my budget, LOL!

Currently, your Castaway Club level has nothing to do with your OBC when you book on board. The OBC amounts are $100 for a 4 nights or less, and $200 for 7 nights or longer.

SuperDry · 12-09-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by outahere

Currently, your Castaway Club level has nothing to do with your OBC when you book on board. The OBC amounts are $100 for a 4 nights or less, and $200 for 7 nights or longer.

What if you do an OBB booking for a 4-night cruise, then later change it to a 7-night? Would you get a $100 or $200 OBC?

Niebz · 12-09-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperDry

What if you do an OBB booking for a 4-night cruise, then later change it to a 7-night? Would you get a $100 or $200 OBC?

In this case you would get the $200 OBC.

12-08-2012, 07:41 PM	#1
huskydogg Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 33	How many times can you rebook an OBB? Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knew how many times I can rebook an on board booking and keep the discount? For example, if i have a dummy booking for Dec '13 and go online and book a WC Fantasy cruise, the decide a better one is announced to somewhere new, can I then do the modify and still maintain the discount on that new one? Or once I rebook once, have I used up that discount? __________________

12-09-2012, 12:57 AM	#4
huskydogg Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 33	Wow! Thanks guys. I had no idea they would change the OBC amount. That was the only thing I thought would stay consistent. It was only the discount I was worried about. Great to know. That puts a bit of a damper on what I want to book. __________________

12-09-2012, 05:59 AM	#6
m4travel Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Miguel de Allende, MX Posts: 1,395	Booking and Re-Booking and Re-Booking Huskydogg, we did just what you described: booked a dummy cruise for Dec 2013 for the OBB discount; moved it to July 2014 and later to August 2014 (both on the Fantasy and longer cruises than the original). OBB discount followed us along. The OBC likely changed (it would, of course), however we knew that we were going to rebook the original, shorter cruise, so it was a given. And since we did additional cruising between the time of our booking for Dec '13 and our rebooking (changing CC levels), the difference may not have been that great. [I have no idea what our original OBC amount was.] __________________ Marc It's never too late to have a happy childhood! *Mickey Mouse Club Member No. 37,399 1955 DL/DLR 1957 * DVC 2005 * DCL 2006 * WDW 2006 - Disneyland was just down the road....**

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12-08-2012, 08:21 PM	#2
lodge DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 545	don't know how MANY times, but you run the risk of losing benefits if you change it... the reduction of onboard credit to platinum and gold members was a big one recently

12-08-2012, 08:25 PM	#3
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	There is currently no limit to the number of times a reservation can be moved. However, as above, you do risk a loss of benefits by moving. You will get whatever the current offer is on the cruise you move to, not what you got at the time of booking. For example, I have a 7 night cruise booked with $350 in onboard credit as a platinum guest. If I move this cruise, I'll still get 10% off the cruise fare on my new date, but my OBC will drop to $200 since that is the current offer on a 7 night cruise,