Anyone else excited by the Galveston Itinerary changes? - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

rosermama · 08-22-2012, 04:38 PM

I would love to see some new ports. When DCL announced they were going out of Galvaston I was hopong for Roatan and Belize ports.

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tajz90 · 08-22-2012, 04:59 PM

I'd like Jamaica. Kids have never sailed there

I like Key West. It's been one of our fav ports. We don't even get off boat anymore in Cozumel.

riggins · 08-22-2012, 05:43 PM

I wasn't booked on one of the original itineraries, but had considered them. We aren't interested in the new ones at all since we regularly visit WDW and have been to CC a million times. But aside from that, the weather on the cruises going to CC, KW, and PC in February and March would stop me faster than the boring itinerary. Its not even 80 degrees in those places that time of the year!! I know plenty of Canadians are a-ok swimming and sunning in 70 degree weather, but not me!!

MKRuns 26 · 08-22-2012, 05:51 PM

Love the new itineraries!!

Minnie321 · 08-22-2012, 10:58 PM

I am booked on a six day and really wish they would have added CC to the six days.

TLSnell1981 · 08-22-2012, 11:21 PM

The new itinerary doesn't excite me. I have zero desire to book this cruise. Also, Disney handled these changes very poorly.

SA53 · 08-23-2012, 02:37 AM

As a Texan I love the idea of heading to CC and WDW without the extra cost of flying. Now if only they would sail from Texas when those of us with kids in school can actually travel!!!!

K in SA

jgn1964 · 08-23-2012, 11:38 PM

We are booked on one of the cruises in Feb. that have changed. We booked because we wanted to go to Grand Caymen specifically. Have done Disney cruising before and love the quality, so were happy to find an itinerary that didn't have the Disney stops. We often do Disney holidays, so didn't want that for our cruise. We absolutely loved our Disney Mediterranean cruise for that reason.
We are stuck now, as our cancellation insurance won't cover our already booked air fare. Because the dates are the same and the departure/return ports are the same, it only constitutes a change of itinerary. Therefore, insurance says no refund! This is not just a minor itinerary change. The new itinerary is not one I would have chosen.

WenInTexas · 08-25-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajojo

I'm happy. I wish that itenerary was offered for my November 2012 sailing because the other folks in my party do NOT want to do any Mexico stops

Us, too!

NoodlesMom · 08-26-2012, 11:44 AM

Being a Texan and a teacher, I love this change! I don't really care about the itinerary but I love the fact that they are offering shorter cruises. I can't take a full week off during the year and when I can go (holiday cruises) the prices are crazy. I would love to take a few days and go on a 4 night cruise.

dato63 · 08-26-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SA53

As a Texan I love the idea of heading to CC and WDW without the extra cost of flying. Now if only they would sail from Texas when those of us with kids in school can actually travel!!!!

K in SA

Us too!

Milio99 · 08-27-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ekatiel

The thing is, to us Texans, the western itinerary is WAY over done (and done for WAY cheaper by other lines). Every cruise I've taken out of Galveston has been filled with Texans (greater than 80% of the people, I'd say). When Texans heard that DCL was coming, they were excited, but then, the SAME OLD ports were announced that every other line does out of Galveston. People started to realize that they can get to those ports on another line for about half the price. I'm willing to bet that when these changes are announced, the cruises to WDW/Castaway Cay will sell.

The Texas market will be over the moon about the new itineraries. It is too bad that DCL didn't make this change earlier, avoiding upsetting those who had already booked. --Katie

Ditto to this! We're ecstatic over the new itinerary. Florida is too expensive to fly to for a family of 4 or more and way too far to drive to. This is perfect for us Texans that have been waiting for Disney to sail out of Galveston. This new itinerary isn't the same old, same old to us. Sure, CC and PC aren't exciting to those used to sailing out of Fla, but for all of us it's totally new. And the 4 nighters sure are appealing too! We cruise next month out of Galveston on the Magic. If it weren't that I'd break my kids' hearts, I'd change to the new itinerary in a heartbeat. Guess that means we'll be booking another cruise while onboard

wife2abadge · 11-10-2012, 07:00 PM

That is exactly what I said! We were very excited about visiting the Caribbean. Now we are pretty much cruising off the coast of Florida, except for the day when we fight with thousands of spring breakers at WDW. Yea.

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Originally Posted by sissy_ib

No, I am actually very angry. I booked a cruise I really wanted to go on and was excited for and now it is not an option. If I wanted to go to CC and WDW I would have gone to Florida or booked one of the NY cruises.

ksloane · 11-11-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SA53

As a Texan I love the idea of heading to CC and WDW without the extra cost of flying. Now if only they would sail from Texas when those of us with kids in school can actually travel!!!!

K in SA

AMEN! The best cruises are all during the school year! *sigh*

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Originally Posted by NoodlesMom

Being a Texan and a teacher, I love this change! I don't really care about the itinerary but I love the fact that they are offering shorter cruises. I can't take a full week off during the year and when I can go (holiday cruises) the prices are crazy. I would love to take a few days and go on a 4 night cruise.

I'm excited too. I'm very anxiously awaiting them to release the 4 nights in December 2013 as I think we'll be on one of those if they are not too outrageous on opening day (as I understand that it is this week!).

ksloane · 11-16-2012, 10:55 AM

Just booked the 4 nights on the 27th and 31st

08-22-2012, 05:43 PM	#18
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08-22-2012, 05:51 PM	#19
MKRuns 26 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 77	Love the new itineraries!! __________________ Disney Fantasy- 4/2012 BTB, 6/2012, 11/2012 Disney Dream- 3/2011, 5/2012, 8/2012 Disney Wonder- 7/2010, 3/2008, 10/2007, 1/2006 Disney Magic- 1/2009, 5/2012 WDW- More times then I can count WDW Marathon-1/2011, 1/2010 F&W Half- 9/2010 Castaway Cay 5K-3/2011, 4/2012

08-22-2012, 10:58 PM	#20
Minnie321 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 626	I am booked on a six day and really wish they would have added CC to the six days. __________________ Too Many Disney World Trips to Count!! Disney Magic - February 9-15, 2013

08-22-2012, 11:21 PM	#21
TLSnell1981 TinkLoves Boo Boo Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,855	The new itinerary doesn't excite me. I have zero desire to book this cruise. Also, Disney handled these changes very poorly. __________________ "Strangely enough, it all turns out well. How? I don't know. It's a mystery." Shakespeare in Love

08-23-2012, 02:37 AM	#22
SA53 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 520	As a Texan I love the idea of heading to CC and WDW without the extra cost of flying. Now if only they would sail from Texas when those of us with kids in school can actually travel!!!! K in SA __________________ DH DW(me) DS (15 ) DD (12) Pop Century: March 2007 Disneyland 50th: March 2006 AS Movies: September 2000

08-22-2012, 04:38 PM	#16
rosermama DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,183	I would love to see some new ports. When DCL announced they were going out of Galvaston I was hopong for Roatan and Belize ports. Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy Note using DISBoards

08-22-2012, 04:59 PM	#17
tajz90 Mama D Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,451	I'd like Jamaica. Kids have never sailed there I like Key West. It's been one of our fav ports. We don't even get off boat anymore in Cozumel.

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08-23-2012, 11:38 PM	#23
jgn1964 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1	not excited! We are booked on one of the cruises in Feb. that have changed. We booked because we wanted to go to Grand Caymen specifically. Have done Disney cruising before and love the quality, so were happy to find an itinerary that didn't have the Disney stops. We often do Disney holidays, so didn't want that for our cruise. We absolutely loved our Disney Mediterranean cruise for that reason. We are stuck now, as our cancellation insurance won't cover our already booked air fare. Because the dates are the same and the departure/return ports are the same, it only constitutes a change of itinerary. Therefore, insurance says no refund! This is not just a minor itinerary change. The new itinerary is not one I would have chosen.

08-26-2012, 11:44 AM	#25
NoodlesMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 374	Being a Texan and a teacher, I love this change! I don't really care about the itinerary but I love the fact that they are offering shorter cruises. I can't take a full week off during the year and when I can go (holiday cruises) the prices are crazy. I would love to take a few days and go on a 4 night cruise. __________________ Pop Century 7/2007- 1st Trip-- Disney Cruise on the Magic 2009--Pop Century 6/2010-- One Night Premium B-day trip ASsp/Dolphin 9/2010-- Saratoga Springs Resort 7/2011 -- Beach Club Villas/Disney Dream 9/2011!Disney Dream 02/13 Adults Only!Next up.. Disney Dream 6/13. Check out my 6/2010 QSDP review HERE. The best birthday trip ever! Check out my One night premium and some trip HERE.

11-16-2012, 10:55 AM	#30
ksloane DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,219	Just booked the 4 nights on the 27th and 31st __________________ *~Kimberly~* July 2006 - POR; December 2007 - POP; August 2008 - POP; June 2010 - ASMovies, Wonder, & POP; November 2010 - Global Resort Home; June 2011 - POP; June 2012 - B2B Magic NYC Adventure; October 2012 - AS Music; June 2013 - CBR & AoA In the Works: December 2013 - Back 2 Back Magic Galveston Adventure

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