My Cat. 6 room will now be a Cat. 5C!?! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Stinasmom · 09-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Sheesh! I always appreciated how DCL seemed to put themselves "above the fray" of other cruiselines, but I knew I was paying a little more to not have to deal with the nit picky stuff.

Well, great. Now with the majority of the staterooms being reclassified, we are going to have to pick a room based on price not so much location?

And even though we are booking our fourth cruise, we are "silver status" and don't get the onboard Castaway Club party anymore? I get adding to the benefits of frequent cruisers... but why take away benefits? I will be curious if the stateroom gift for us "silvers" will be less too.

What's next... no more free drink station? I know, let's price a drink card based on the Castaway Club tiers!

Ok, just ranting a bit... I will still cruise DCL... and maybe that's the reason they know they'll get away with changes, but I as the kids get older, if they become more and more like RCCL, then we just might pick the ship that is mouse free!

kcashner · 09-18-2009, 04:01 PM

I think we're all going to be in shock for awhile adjusting to the new categories. Oh well....

As to the CC reception, you aren't missing much. It used to be a big deal years ago, but as the numbers grew, the quality greatly diminished. I'm hoping that the lesser numbers will once again mean better quality at the reception.

The free beverage station has become one of those things that sets DCL apart. I guess everything is negotiable, especially with a new man in charge. A former DCL exec told me that the beverage station cost them $1 million per year in lost revenue from what people spent on the mug program and buying sodas!

TheWog · 09-18-2009, 04:22 PM

Let the games begin. So not only paying more, but get out those nickels and dimes.

I am beginning to look into the new categories, so I don't know much about the differences yet. Will it be like Carnival with all those different letters?

joksten2000 · 09-19-2009, 07:38 AM

The new ship will have A-AAA thru ZZZ That will be very interesting 3 x 26 =78 x 26=2,028 categories Real adventure booking

DMMarla07860 · 09-19-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcashner

I think we're all going to be in shock for awhile adjusting to the new categories. Oh well....

confused is what I'll be in for a while learning the new categories and what one I would book on the cruise

ljm23 · 09-19-2009, 10:28 AM

Where did you see that your category 6 was to be reclassified as a 5C? When I look at the disney website it appears to me that the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (cats 5 & 6) is the only one not being re-classified.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/sh...with-verandah/

pudinhd · 09-19-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljm23

Where did you see that your category 6 was to be reclassified as a 5C? When I look at the disney website it appears to me that the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (cats 5 & 6) is the only one not being re-classified.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/sh...with-verandah/

That's what I thought, too, until someone posted think link on another thread I was reading...

http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com/dcl/2011DeckPlan.pdf

DisneyCruiser83 · 09-19-2009, 11:00 AM

Also some old Cat 5's are now 6A's. Everything is all mixed up. You don't have to change your plans too much, just move a couple doors down!

cats mom · 09-19-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljm23

Where did you see that your category 6 was to be reclassified as a 5C? When I look at the disney website it appears to me that the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (cats 5 & 6) is the only one not being re-classified.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/sh...with-verandah/

Not really, current Cat 5 and 6 cabins have now been divided into Cat 5A, 5B, 5C, and 6A

Looks like 6A is now just all the solid wall verandah cabins.

Like the OP, you'll have to upgrade (and likely "up pay") and book one of the Cat 5 subcategories in order to get most current Cat 6 cabins.

Check out this link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....7#post33629047

kcashner · 09-19-2009, 11:24 AM

Oh what a pain! For one who's never cared about specific cabin numbers but only category and general area of the ship, this is just plain YUCKY.

lbgraves · 09-19-2009, 01:04 PM

Here is the new deck plan.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2287730

stlkeeler · 09-19-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcashner

Oh what a pain! For one who's never cared about specific cabin numbers but only category and general area of the ship, this is just plain YUCKY.

I agree! I guess I'll just have to downgrade my expectations to "just get me on the boat!"

HappyGrumpy · 09-19-2009, 01:36 PM

So if we have sailed 2 now with DCL the 3rd time will be in Jan. What category do we fall in and I am I understanding that we will not be invited to the CC meet&greet?

Where can we find a list of the benefits of the new tier system?

Anal Annie · 09-19-2009, 01:52 PM

So what did they do with the old "secret verandah" cabins? Are those now in the Navigators category?

I wonder why they skipped over Cat 8's??

mommykeg · 09-19-2009, 02:01 PM

So if I read the plans correctly, then there are no more "Secret Porthole" Rooms either. Looks like those are classified the same as the rest of the cabins in that area. Bummer.

09-18-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
Stinasmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 886	My Cat. 6 room will now be a Cat. 5C!?! Sheesh! I always appreciated how DCL seemed to put themselves "above the fray" of other cruiselines, but I knew I was paying a little more to not have to deal with the nit picky stuff. Well, great. Now with the majority of the staterooms being reclassified, we are going to have to pick a room based on price not so much location? And even though we are booking our fourth cruise, we are "silver status" and don't get the onboard Castaway Club party anymore? I get adding to the benefits of frequent cruisers... but why take away benefits? I will be curious if the stateroom gift for us "silvers" will be less too. What's next... no more free drink station? I know, let's price a drink card based on the Castaway Club tiers! Ok, just ranting a bit... I will still cruise DCL... and maybe that's the reason they know they'll get away with changes, but I as the kids get older, if they become more and more like RCCL, then we just might pick the ship that is mouse free! __________________ Check out my Trip Report about WDW, SW, DC, and DCL Western 12/08: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998164 '94, '98, '01 WDW Marriott World Center- Sabal Palms 5/95,1/99, 2/02, 5/07 Disneyland Hotel, DL&DCA;5/04 WDW Sheraton Vistana Villas;6/05 Magic- West Coast Cruise to Mexico & DL;12/06 US/IOA/Sea World & 4-night Wonder;4/07 Jazzercise Conv. at CSR at WDW;3/08 San Diego, Legoland and Disneyland; 12/08 DCL Western&WDW,SW,DC; DCL Eastern 3/2011

09-19-2009, 07:38 AM	#4
joksten2000 Cruiser For Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Paulsboro New Jersey Posts: 1,034	Funny The new ship will have A-AAA thru ZZZ That will be very interesting 3 x 26 =78 x 26=2,028 categories Real adventure booking __________________ DVC Member 2000 (500 WLV, 250 BCV, 250 SSR)Platinum 2000 7 Day DCL Xmas Cruise (Family)(8) 2001 7 Day DCL Eastern (Family)(8) 2003 7 Day DCL Western (Family)(8) 2004 7 Day Cancun All Inclusive(Family)(DD Wedding) 2005 7 Day WLV (Family)(JULY 12-19) 2005 7 Day DCL Mexican Riviera (DH & DW 08/06) 2006 21 Day DCL (DH&DW 04/15)&(9/30 &10/07) B2B 2006 7 Day HAL Alaska 7/01 (Family(8)DVC points) 2007 14 Day DCL (DH & DW 2/03 & 2/10)B2B 2007 9 Day Crown Princess 8/19 (Family(9!!)) 2008 24 Day RCL Exp of the Seas 2/24,11/09 DH&DW 2008 15 Day DCL EB Repro 8/17 (Family(9)) 2009 12 Day RCCL Exp of the Seas 11/29 DH&DW 2011 9 Day DCL Dream B2B 7/29 & 8/02(Family(9))

09-19-2009, 10:28 AM	#6
ljm23 DIS lover Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 242	Where did you see that your category 6 was to be reclassified as a 5C? When I look at the disney website it appears to me that the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (cats 5 & 6) is the only one not being re-classified. http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/sh...with-verandah/ __________________ Me DH DS11 DD22 (at college)

09-19-2009, 11:00 AM	#8
DisneyCruiser83 You jump, I jump, Jack! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 472	Also some old Cat 5's are now 6A's. Everything is all mixed up. You don't have to change your plans too much, just move a couple doors down! __________________ Countdown to our family celebration! Countdown to the WB PC REPO!!! "The sea is His for He made it and His hands formed the dry land." Psalm 95:5

09-19-2009, 01:52 PM	#14
Anal Annie ....at least I KNOW I'm a kook...I just can't stop it.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD (DC suburbs) Posts: 6,264	So what did they do with the old "secret verandah" cabins? Are those now in the Navigators category? I wonder why they skipped over Cat 8's?? __________________ Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread August '09 BCV & Vero Beach / May '09 SSR / July '08 AKV & B2B Cruises on The Wonder/ January '08 VWL / August '07 OKW / July '06 Offsite - Waikiki, Kona & Ka'anapali, Hawaii / July '05 Disneyland & Disney Magic West Coast Cruise / Summer '04 CSR / May '03 Offsite - St. John, USVI / Summer '02 AKL & O.C., MD

09-18-2009, 04:01 PM	#2
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,741	I think we're all going to be in shock for awhile adjusting to the new categories. Oh well.... As to the CC reception, you aren't missing much. It used to be a big deal years ago, but as the numbers grew, the quality greatly diminished. I'm hoping that the lesser numbers will once again mean better quality at the reception. The free beverage station has become one of those things that sets DCL apart. I guess everything is negotiable, especially with a new man in charge. A former DCL exec told me that the beverage station cost them $1 million per year in lost revenue from what people spent on the mug program and buying sodas!

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09-18-2009, 04:22 PM	#3
TheWog The Curse has been Reversed We did it on St. Thomas That sounds like my way to watch them Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New England Posts: 4,789	Let the games begin. So not only paying more, but get out those nickels and dimes. I am beginning to look into the new categories, so I don't know much about the differences yet. Will it be like Carnival with all those different letters?

09-19-2009, 11:24 AM	#10
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,741	Oh what a pain! For one who's never cared about specific cabin numbers but only category and general area of the ship, this is just plain YUCKY.

09-19-2009, 01:04 PM	#11
lbgraves Little Cinderella's Mommy The bad news is...they are driving me nuts!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 37,990	Here is the new deck plan. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2287730

09-19-2009, 01:36 PM	#13
HappyGrumpy Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 474	So if we have sailed 2 now with DCL the 3rd time will be in Jan. What category do we fall in and I am I understanding that we will not be invited to the CC meet&greet? Where can we find a list of the benefits of the new tier system?

09-19-2009, 02:01 PM	#15
mommykeg DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: rancho cucamonga, CA Posts: 816	So if I read the plans correctly, then there are no more "Secret Porthole" Rooms either. Looks like those are classified the same as the rest of the cabins in that area. Bummer. __________________ Kim me DH DD12 DS8 DL annual passholders since 1998, 07/09/05 Disney Magic to Mexico, 03/03/07 Disney Magic to the Eastern Caribbean, 11/14/09 Disney Magic Double Dip to the Western Caribbean

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