Any rumor when 2014 dates come out?

[tajz90]

Originally Posted by tiarasandcrowns

I thought it was the 11th, did i miss the speculation post? is it the 13th now. I am waiting for to book an Alaska cruise in 2014.

The 13th when we can start booking or when they release schedule?

[PrincessShmoo]

Originally Posted by tajz90

The 13th when we can start booking or when they release schedule?

Well, my understanding of the rumor is, the announcement of the new itineraries will be on the 11th. Gold & Platinum CC members can book on the 12th, and everyone else on the 13th.

[sweetlovin']

Originally Posted by tiarasandcrowns

I thought it was the 11th, did i miss the speculation post? is it the 13th now. I am waiting for to book an Alaska cruise in 2014.

When are you looking to go? I'm trying to get whichever one falls over July 4th 2014

[pequele]

Originally Posted by PrincessShmoo

Well, my understanding of the rumor is, the announcement of the new itineraries will be on the 11th. Gold & Platinum CC members can book on the 12th, and everyone else on the 13th.

that's what I understand since I didn't know it didn't include silver for early bookings. No one knows what time they open up?

[dkfogt]

We leave on our first Disney cruise next month, so I'm not up to speed on why there is a need to book immediately when the new itineraries come out. Is it a pricing thing, or availability? I need to learn!!!

[PrincessShmoo]

Originally Posted by dkfogt

We leave on our first Disney cruise next month, so I'm not up to speed on why there is a need to book immediately when the new itineraries come out. Is it a pricing thing, or availability? I need to learn!!!

Pricing, typically cruise prices are their lowest on opening day (not just DCL, but all cruiselines). As space fills on a cruise, prices rise.

Availability, if you have a specific room you want, your best chance to get it would be opening day.

[tiarasandcrowns]

Originally Posted by sweetlovin'

When are you looking to go? I'm trying to get whichever one falls over July 4th 2014

July 4th would be ideal for us too, but if the prices are too high compared to other dates then we are flexible. Kids have summer off, which would mean we take a week to 10 days off, should be doable But July 4th will be fanatstic



[QUOTE] Originally Posted by PrincessShmoo
Well, my understanding of the rumor is, the announcement of the new itineraries will be on the 11th. Gold & Platinum CC members can book on the 12th, and everyone else on the 13th.[QUOTE]

Thank you for this info. We are silver too.

[pillow]

[QUOTE=tiarasandcrowns;47445299]July 4th would be ideal for us too, but if the prices are too high compared to other dates then we are flexible. Kids have summer off, which would mean we take a week to 10 days off, should be doable But July 4th will be fanatstic



[QUOTE] Originally Posted by PrincessShmoo
Well, my understanding of the rumor is, the announcement of the new itineraries will be on the 11th. Gold & Platinum CC members can book on the 12th, and everyone else on the 13th.

Thank you for this info. We are silver too.

Early June tends to have better pricing I've noticed. I also seem to remember sales popping up during that timeframe. I seem to remember a kids sail free promo last year I think for the early June Alaska trips.

Jodie

[lbgraves]

Originally Posted by pequele

that's what I understand since I didn't know it didn't include silver for early bookings. No one knows what time they open up?

They start making bookings at 8 a.m. ET. You need to call in since they won't be available online until the silver/general public booking release.

[disneyfaninaz]

Originally Posted by lbgraves

They start making bookings at 8 a.m. You need to call in since they won't be available online until the silver/general public booking release.

Is that 8 am EST?

[Jane1967]

yes

[pequele]

Originally Posted by lbgraves

They start making bookings at 8 a.m. You need to call in since they won't be available online until the silver/general public booking release.

Thanks, I'd be general anyways since our 1st DCL isn't until May...not that it would matter to be silver it appears. The gold and platinum people can give us pricing though right?

[TifffanyD]

Originally Posted by pillow

Early June tends to have better pricing I've noticed. I also seem to remember sales popping up during that timeframe. I seem to remember a kids sail free promo last year I think for the early June Alaska trips.

Jodie

On our June 2, 2012 cruise they ended up offering GT rates AND an amazing DVC offer for balconies!

[lbgraves]

Originally Posted by pequele

Thanks, I'd be general anyways since our 1st DCL isn't until May...not that it would matter to be silver it appears. The gold and platinum people can give us pricing though right?

That is generally what has happened. I'm surprised there aren't any threads locked already if this is happening on Tuesday.

[pillow]

Originally Posted by TifffanyD

On our June 2, 2012 cruise they ended up offering GT rates AND an amazing DVC offer for balconies!

How was the weather? When I researched, I remember finding that July tends to be a little warmer with less rain. Guess thats the tradeoff for the cheaper fare.

J