Rate comparison Disney Dream vs Magic family of 5 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Presentation · 11-03-2009, 07:14 AM

I know this is an apples to oranges comparison, but it’s the comparison that is correct for our family.

We are booked on the Disney Magic western Caribbean for February 5 2011, two adjoining rooms. We got the secret porthole rooms 5522 & 5524, cat 10, each has a window with a partly obstructed view. No insurance , no transfers. Total $4,624.45 for 7 days. This reservation was made onboard our last cruise so the price reflects a 10% onboard booking discount.

We looked at changing this to the Disney Dream 4 night. The Deluxe family porthole 8D was cheaper then 2 adjoining staterooms. Again, no insurance, no transfers. We were quoted $3,948.35 if we transfer the reservation, meaning we are still benefiting from the 10% discount. Edit: Disney Dream sail date is January 30 2011.

Trying to be as fair as possible, I’m thinking like this:
Disney Magic = $660.64/day
Disney Dream = $987.09/day
Plus I prefer the itinerary of the Western Carrabin over the Bahamas and with our oldest daughter becoming a teenager I’m liking the idea of having 2 bathrooms and a door for when she gets, umm, less then pleasant to be around.

Result: We kept our Disney Magic reservation.

itutorfortravel · 11-03-2009, 09:32 AM

As much as I would like to sail on the new ship, I would have also opted for the 7 day cruise. I've never been on a 3 or 4 day, but for me it just wouldn't be worth the drive for something that short. Plus, I like all the extra activities and more relaxed pace of a longer cruise. In short, I would have done the same thing!

Anal Annie · 11-03-2009, 09:56 AM

We have an Aug 2011 ressie on the Magic for a 10 night Med cruise. Also booked one of the SPH rooms (#5020) with a rebooking discount, 1/2 deposit & about $450 in onboard credits (between DCL & Dreams Unlimited). When I break down the price of the cabin it works out to $186 pp per night with taxes & fees (but no transfers). The OBC will cover our gratuities and a few drinks. So we'll be keeping our Magic cruise & possibly will rebook for the Fantasy on that trip. The prices on the Dream were not as bad as I feared but I think they're higher per night per person than that. We also don't like the shorter cruises so IF we were going to do the Dream it would be a 5 n. But I think waiting for the Fantasy in 2012 will offer even more choices in itineraries so I hope it's worth the wait. (I am still jealous that we can't afford to do BOTH ships but I gotta think about excursions on the Med trip which will be fabulous compared to Nassau!!)

Pansy · 11-03-2009, 10:13 AM

I'm thinking the same way. WHY would we want to cruise for only 5 days and 1700.00 More than a 7 day The Dream may be newer & bigger but just being on a DCL cruise is great. I'm staying with the original plan.

nikkistevej · 11-03-2009, 12:21 PM

I will also be holding out for the Disney Fantasy- I like the longer cruises too. I just have to keep transferring my rebooking date that we rebooked in June- maybe by that time we'll have it paid off. LOL

Dahly · 11-03-2009, 12:37 PM

My almost 12 year old feels the same way. He say 7 nights or more, or he doesn't want to go.....we have only done the 4 nighter in the past, and he thought that was much too short. I am hoping to surprise him with a back to back 5 night and 4 night on the Dream, but I am only silver, so can't get pricing until next week.

NancyIL · 11-03-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nikkistevej

I will also be holding out for the Disney Fantasy- I like the longer cruises too. I just have to keep transferring my rebooking date that we rebooked in June- maybe by that time we'll have it paid off. LOL

My guess is the Fantasy will do Bahamas cruises and the Dream will do 7-night Caribbean cruises.

pouncingpluto · 11-03-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NancyIL

My guess is the Fantasy will do Bahamas cruises and the Dream will do 7-night Caribbean cruises.

Why do you think that?

At any rate, I feel the same way... holding out for a 7-night on one of the new ships. I just rebooked onboard a 7-night Mexican Riviera for 2011... but that's so long from now that maybe we'll just decide to move it to 2012 on a new ship. Maybe we'll do 2011 at the new DVC Hawaii!

NancyIL · 11-03-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pouncingpluto

Why do you think that?

Many people will book the newest ship just to be on it - no matter were it goes. It makes sense that in 2012, the Fantasy will do Bahamas cruises and the Dream will take over the 7-night cruises. I'm not sure what the Magic will do - but probably more exotic itineraries.

sdjen · 11-03-2009, 05:44 PM

Just wanted to invite you to join our cruise meets thread. I am booked on the same cruise - actually right next door to you in 5520! What a coincidence!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2295841

Cant wait for the Magical cruise - here is hoping the next 15 months go by fast!

11-03-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
Presentation Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville WI Posts: 378	Rate comparison Disney Dream vs Magic family of 5 I know this is an apples to oranges comparison, but it’s the comparison that is correct for our family. We are booked on the Disney Magic western Caribbean for February 5 2011, two adjoining rooms. We got the secret porthole rooms 5522 & 5524, cat 10, each has a window with a partly obstructed view. No insurance , no transfers. Total $4,624.45 for 7 days. This reservation was made onboard our last cruise so the price reflects a 10% onboard booking discount. We looked at changing this to the Disney Dream 4 night. The Deluxe family porthole 8D was cheaper then 2 adjoining staterooms. Again, no insurance, no transfers. We were quoted $3,948.35 if we transfer the reservation, meaning we are still benefiting from the 10% discount. Edit: Disney Dream sail date is January 30 2011. Trying to be as fair as possible, I’m thinking like this: Disney Magic = $660.64/day Disney Dream = $987.09/day Plus I prefer the itinerary of the Western Carrabin over the Bahamas and with our oldest daughter becoming a teenager I’m liking the idea of having 2 bathrooms and a door for when she gets, umm, less then pleasant to be around. Result: We kept our Disney Magic reservation. __________________ Dinsey Wonder 1-24-10 then Disney World 1-28-10 Disney Magic 2-5-2011 Adjoining secret porthole rooms shhh 2 times on Holland America Noordam in the 90's 6 times on Carnival various ships 1991-2000 9 times on the Disney Magic 1999-2009 DHDWDD(13) DS(9) DD(6) My 9 year old son's first youtube video about Lightning McQueen >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buhWxstVKwg If you have a youtube account could you please watch it or have one of your kids watch it and add a comment? Thank you. Last edited by Presentation; 11-03-2009 at 03:45 PM. Reason: see edit notes above in post

11-03-2009, 09:32 AM	#2
itutorfortravel I tutor high school math to pay for my travel addiction! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,592	As much as I would like to sail on the new ship, I would have also opted for the 7 day cruise. I've never been on a 3 or 4 day, but for me it just wouldn't be worth the drive for something that short. Plus, I like all the extra activities and more relaxed pace of a longer cruise. In short, I would have done the same thing! __________________

11-03-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
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	We have an Aug 2011 ressie on the Magic for a 10 night Med cruise. Also booked one of the SPH rooms (#5020) with a rebooking discount, 1/2 deposit & about $450 in onboard credits (between DCL & Dreams Unlimited). When I break down the price of the cabin it works out to $186 pp per night with taxes & fees (but no transfers). The OBC will cover our gratuities and a few drinks. So we'll be keeping our Magic cruise & possibly will rebook for the Fantasy on that trip. The prices on the Dream were not as bad as I feared but I think they're higher per night per person than that. We also don't like the shorter cruises so IF we were going to do the Dream it would be a 5 n. But I think waiting for the Fantasy in 2012 will offer even more choices in itineraries so I hope it's worth the wait. (I am still jealous that we can't afford to do BOTH ships but I gotta think about excursions on the Med trip which will be fabulous compared to Nassau!!) __________________ 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

11-03-2009, 10:13 AM	#4
Pansy DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 793	I'm thinking the same way. WHY would we want to cruise for only 5 days and 1700.00 More than a 7 day The Dream may be newer & bigger but just being on a DCL cruise is great. I'm staying with the original plan. __________________ 4 day Wonder January '05 4 day Wonder July '07 4 day Wonder November '07 4 day Double Dip May '08 7 day NCL November '08 7 day Magic/Western January '09 7 day HAL E-Dam April '09 7 day HAL WesterDam 11-'09 Last edited by Pansy; 11-03-2009 at 03:16 PM.

11-03-2009, 05:44 PM	#10
sdjen Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 73	Hi neighbor! Just wanted to invite you to join our cruise meets thread. I am booked on the same cruise - actually right next door to you in 5520! What a coincidence! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2295841 Cant wait for the Magical cruise - here is hoping the next 15 months go by fast! __________________

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11-03-2009, 12:21 PM	#5
nikkistevej DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: baltimore,md Posts: 5,470	I will also be holding out for the Disney Fantasy- I like the longer cruises too. I just have to keep transferring my rebooking date that we rebooked in June- maybe by that time we'll have it paid off. LOL __________________ Nikki-WDW Sept 2005 Caribbean Beach/WDW-POP Century & DCL-Eastern Sept 2007-bought DVC AKV/WDW AKV- May 2008/June 2009-DCL-Western & WDW-SSR

11-03-2009, 12:37 PM	#6
Dahly Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 97	My almost 12 year old feels the same way. He say 7 nights or more, or he doesn't want to go.....we have only done the 4 nighter in the past, and he thought that was much too short. I am hoping to surprise him with a back to back 5 night and 4 night on the Dream, but I am only silver, so can't get pricing until next week.

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