Satisfied with VGT? - The DIS Discussion Forums

MontanaMouse · 01-10-2013, 08:08 AM

I have been reading old posts and the current thread regarding *GT assignments. Can those that have sailed under a VGT provide input on how they feel about their VGT assignments? Also, has anyone found any rhyme or reason as to who gets what assignments? Is it totally random (other than 4 people can't be in a 3 pesron room)? I wonder if prior sailings, DVC, booking time, etc. may have an impact.

I realize some of this is speculation and that in reality booking a *GT is a gamble, but I am really curious as to individual, actual experiences.

Thanks!
MontanaMouse

mmouse37 · 01-10-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MontanaMouse

I have been reading old posts and the current thread regarding *GT assignments. Can those that have sailed under a VGT provide input on how they feel about their VGT assignments? Also, has anyone found any rhyme or reason as to who gets what assignments? Is it totally random (other than 4 people can't be in a 3 pesron room)? I wonder if prior sailings, DVC, booking time, etc. may have an impact.

I realize some of this is speculation and that in reality booking a *GT is a gamble, but I am really curious as to individual, actual experiences.

Thanks!
MontanaMouse

It is totally random....just like upgrades are totally random. Does not matter how many times you have cruised before with DCL or how you paid, or how far out you booked. it is random based on their inventory requirements at any given time.

Not sure if it was the thread you checked out but there was a thread where people posted their satisifaction with what they received. The vast majority of people are happy with their VGT assignments. We received a mid-ship cabin on Deck 8 and were very satisfied.

MJ

MontanaMouse · 01-10-2013, 08:32 AM

I have been reading the thread where folks post what they were assigned when they find out their assignment. I didn't know if opinions differed after they actually cruised and "lived" in their assignment.

If you are aware of a different thread, would you please post the link for me?

Thanks for the help!

megs193 · 01-10-2013, 08:42 AM

We just got our VGT assignment and are very happy with it. We got a 5a, deck 7, mid ship. We have never sailed DCL before.

Lisa Lisa · 01-10-2013, 09:15 AM

We booked a VGT on the Dream last Feburary and were assigned a cat 4E, one of the rooms on deck 5 with an extended verandah. Our room was on the port side near the aft, and I was a little nervous because of the proximity to the kids' clubs and because we were over the adult area on deck 5. We had no issues with noise and we loved the oversized verandah. I'm not sure I'd pay more to book a 4E over a cat 5 room, but I would be happy if we were assigned one on a future VGT booking.

SJDis · 01-10-2013, 09:35 AM

What cruise are you sailing on? We are waiting for our assignment for the January 24th 3 day cruise....the wait is killing us!!

SJDis · 01-10-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by megs193

We just got our VGT assignment and are very happy with it. We got a 5a, deck 7, mid ship. We have never sailed DCL before.

What cruise are you sailing on? We are waiting for our assignment for the January 24th 3 day cruise....the wait is killing us!!

gunka · 01-10-2013, 10:59 AM

We were very happy with our VGT assignment. But be very aware of the limitations - no refunds, must pay in full, you get what you get (room assignment), and they aren't always offered.

DCLSailing · 01-10-2013, 11:09 AM

We have always been absolutely pleased with our VGT bookings. In fact, we had a 3 night booked on the Dream and the day of boarding I checked for the subsequent cruise and they had a VGT! It was a less expensive way to book a back to back!

Aside from the onboard booking discount, I have only leveraged VGT's on my past reservations. A tremendous discount! If you have the flexibility and don't mind the gamble that one will appear, it is a great way to save!

MontanaMouse · 01-10-2013, 11:39 AM

Thanks for all the responses. I realize it is a bit of a gamble, but I just wanted a little more information on how people felt about their VGT assignments. It seems that most are pleased overall, which gives me some confidence.

finnaddict98 · 01-10-2013, 11:47 AM

Never had a problem when we've done the VGT at all!

megs193 · 01-10-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SJDis

What cruise are you sailing on? We are waiting for our assignment for the January 24th 3 day cruise....the wait is killing us!!

Jan. 19th on the Wonder. We got our assignment 4 days ago.

Bear3412 · 01-10-2013, 02:39 PM

Fwiw. Beware on the VGT on dream class, you could get one of these. There is ony two like this, but ... This would be dissapointing. You would think these would be for upper crew. Anyone been asigned these with a dream class VGT?
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...21&postcount=7

Meghatron · 01-10-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear3412

Fwiw. Beware on the VGT on dream class, you could get one of these. There is ony two like this, but ... This would be dissapointing. You would think these would be for upper crew. Anyone been asigned these with a dream class VGT?
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...21&postcount=7

Is that what they mean by a Navigator's Verandah on the Dream/Fantasy? Because those are included in the VGT rate on the Magic/Wonder and that verandah in the video has more of a view than those.

For half off, I'll take anything with sea air.

MedicGoofy · 01-10-2013, 03:11 PM

I have no idea how they give them out.....other's would know better than I would.

BUT, having said that, I am a first time cruiser with DCL and travelling solo on this trip. About 2 weeks prior to my sailing, I was given a 5a on the Magic. Having looked at the rooms and locations and size, I am VERY pleased with what I got. I thought I would get a smaller balcony, a navigators, but nope. Can't wait

01-10-2013, 08:08 AM	#1
MontanaMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 84	Satisfied with VGT? I have been reading old posts and the current thread regarding GT assignments. Can those that have sailed under a VGT provide input on how they feel about their VGT assignments? Also, has anyone found any rhyme or reason as to who gets what assignments? Is it totally random (other than 4 people can't be in a 3 pesron room)? I wonder if prior sailings, DVC, booking time, etc. may have an impact. I realize some of this is speculation and that in reality booking a GT is a gamble, but I am really curious as to individual, actual experiences. Thanks! MontanaMouse

01-10-2013, 09:15 AM	#5
Lisa Lisa DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 569	We booked a VGT on the Dream last Feburary and were assigned a cat 4E, one of the rooms on deck 5 with an extended verandah. Our room was on the port side near the aft, and I was a little nervous because of the proximity to the kids' clubs and because we were over the adult area on deck 5. We had no issues with noise and we loved the oversized verandah. I'm not sure I'd pay more to book a 4E over a cat 5 room, but I would be happy if we were assigned one on a future VGT booking. __________________ ~Lisa

01-10-2013, 09:35 AM	#6
SJDis Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	What cruise are you sailing on? We are waiting for our assignment for the January 24th 3 day cruise....the wait is killing us!! Last edited by SJDis; 01-10-2013 at 09:39 AM. Reason: forgot to post quote

01-10-2013, 10:59 AM	#8
gunka Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Norco Hills, CA Posts: 423	We were very happy with our VGT assignment. But be very aware of the limitations - no refunds, must pay in full, you get what you get (room assignment), and they aren't always offered. __________________ Disneyland Resort Veteran - Feb 2012 Wonder Mexican Riviera - Sept 2012 Wonder California Cruise Myself, DW, and DD(4)

01-10-2013, 03:11 PM	#15
MedicGoofy DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Posts: 736	I have no idea how they give them out.....other's would know better than I would. BUT, having said that, I am a first time cruiser with DCL and travelling solo on this trip. About 2 weeks prior to my sailing, I was given a 5a on the Magic. Having looked at the rooms and locations and size, I am VERY pleased with what I got. I thought I would get a smaller balcony, a navigators, but nope. Can't wait __________________

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01-10-2013, 08:32 AM	#3
MontanaMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 84	I have been reading the thread where folks post what they were assigned when they find out their assignment. I didn't know if opinions differed after they actually cruised and "lived" in their assignment. If you are aware of a different thread, would you please post the link for me? Thanks for the help!

01-10-2013, 08:42 AM	#4
megs193 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 41	We just got our VGT assignment and are very happy with it. We got a 5a, deck 7, mid ship. We have never sailed DCL before.

01-10-2013, 11:09 AM	#9
DCLSailing Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 38	We have always been absolutely pleased with our VGT bookings. In fact, we had a 3 night booked on the Dream and the day of boarding I checked for the subsequent cruise and they had a VGT! It was a less expensive way to book a back to back! Aside from the onboard booking discount, I have only leveraged VGT's on my past reservations. A tremendous discount! If you have the flexibility and don't mind the gamble that one will appear, it is a great way to save!

01-10-2013, 11:39 AM	#10
MontanaMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 84	Thanks for all the responses. I realize it is a bit of a gamble, but I just wanted a little more information on how people felt about their VGT assignments. It seems that most are pleased overall, which gives me some confidence.

01-10-2013, 11:47 AM	#11
finnaddict98 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 30	Never had a problem when we've done the VGT at all!

01-10-2013, 02:39 PM	#13
Bear3412 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: No. VA Posts: 2,426	Fwiw. Beware on the VGT on dream class, you could get one of these. There is ony two like this, but ... This would be dissapointing. You would think these would be for upper crew. Anyone been asigned these with a dream class VGT? http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...21&postcount=7

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