DCL Summer 2017 Megathread - Itineraries are out!

[Jennette R Toderick]

Why are you surprised? Phones don't open until 8:00 AM est.

I thought it was 6am... here i am on west coast waiting to hear from my ta dam lol

 

[lorimay]

Last year, I rang in right at 8 and was off the line by 8:10, they were very efficient, I also knew exactly what I wanted so that helps too.
This year I have to see the prices first.
It helps with repeat cruisers when all your info is already in the system.

 

[Flossbolna]

I thought it was 6am... here i am on west coast waiting to hear from my ta dam lol

Two years ago the general (Silver and new cruisers) online booking opened at around 6am EST. Not sure about last year though...

 

[RedSox68]

Sometimes you it also "quicker" to call the Castaway Club line, but have your CC number ready as they hold you to the tier availability.

 

[lanejudy]

That's what I'm worried about. If I book so early and a discount comes out or the prices drop would they adjust the price if I call? Or am I just stuck with the price I reserved when I put my deposit down?

DCL pricing doesn't work like WDW with discounts coming out every few months that can be applied to any reservation. If prices simply decrease -- a decrease in fare -- you can call and have that applied to your reservation. However, that is very rare. Most of the time what comes out "discounted" are last minute special offers such as *GT, and that required a "new" booking so you would have to cancel your current reservation (including losing stateroom, dining selection, any excursions pre-booked, etc.) with any applicable penalties and re-book at the special offer rate. Whether it is worth it depends on your initial booking and the new offer. Remember, most often prices rise from opening day rates, so those last minute specials often bring it within the same range as opening day (and sometimes the "discounted offer" is higher). How high the fares rise may depend on the season and popularity of the itinerary.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[lorimay]

Not so lucky this year, I rang at 8, 15 minutes or more wait time already......

 

[AquaDame]

Here we go - first call at 4:59 gave me nothing - silence for over a minute - so I hung up and tried again at 8 (5am my time, yuck) and it rang right away. Says longer than 15 minute wait.

 

[lorimay]

Here we go - first call at 4:59 gave me nothing - silence for over a minute - so I hung up and tried again at 8 (5am my time, yuck) and it rang right away. Says longer than 15 minute wait.

Yes, enjoy Ariel singing with me as we wait.

 

[etoe]

That's the response I got also - longer then 15 minutes. Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable.

 

[Allabouthemouse]

Not so lucky this year, I rang at 8, 15 minutes or more wait time already......

Here we go - first call at 4:59 gave me nothing - silence for over a minute - so I hung up and tried again at 8 (5am my time, yuck) and it rang right away. Says longer than 15 minute wait.

Good luck in getting what you want and crossing our fingers for decent pricing.

 

[Tink1987]

I feel like Peter Pan - heeeeerrrreeeee we gooooooo!!

 

[Ginamarie]

Which number are you calling? All I'm getting is a busy signal!

 

[karriemouse]

Just getting an engaged tone...

 

[lorimay]

Good luck in getting what you want and crossing our fingers for decent pricing.

I will post as soon as I can!!!!

 

[lorimay]

1-800-449-3380

Have you castaway club number ready

 

[etoe]

Which number are you calling? All I'm getting is a busy signal!

I am using the main Disney number 800-951-3532 - not sure if something else is quicker though.

 

[dclpluto]

Got in right at 8. Told over. 15 minute wait.

 

[keaster]

Tried both the Castaway club number and main number...busy signals can't even get on hold.

 

[Allabouthemouse]

I will post as soon as I can!!!!

Even though I have our TA calling, I am antsy (can you tell since I am lurking here?!). Wish DCL offered priciing when they release itineraries so they wouldn't get so many calls just for pricing.

 

[lorimay]

My guess, is TA's got in first today........