2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006

[ohanafamily]

Cool that means when we get home from WDW we will only have 5 weeks to go! See you all then!

Squid and Coleen

Cool, when will you be at WDW; we will be there 10/22-10/30?????

:jumping2

 

[bunnymkc]

Wait a minute. I was late to the last one and it was in the afternoon. please say it isn't so!! at least make it at 9am. no, really had a lot of fun at the last one and hope to see you guys at the next one..it was so nice of linda to do this and she is one heck of a DISER!! Thanks Marianne

You can count us in. Or should I say ME in? Since we are going on the 11 day in Sept. DH doesn't think another 4 day in October will fit into his schedule. Jamie (dd-13) thinks it needs to be a girls only trip with me, her and two of her friends. so, once the points/cash chart comes out we can talk to her friends parents.

My Dec. 3 is already busy. Got dress rehearsal for a musical Jamie is in and then we are hoping to fly out Sat. early afternoon to do a Dis meet with our PC friends for the candlelight processional at DL that night. The good thing is we are on Mountain Standard Time and it shouldn't mess me up too bad!

It took me 2 hours with two different cell phones last time to get through. Got a category 6. This time I think we will go without the verandah since I only had time to go out on it once or twice.

I've been busy doing scrapbook expos and stuff since I got home. I already have an idea for the next scrapbook class if anyone is up for it. Maybe we could do it at 7 in the morning and then we wouldn't conflict with anything!

Okay, back to work. I'll keep checking back!

Linda

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning hopeful cruisers.

Call in day is 6 weeks away!

S.S. Member Cruise sails one year from today!​

 

[BCVOwner2002]

Good morning hopeful cruisers.

Call in day is 6 weeks away!

S.S. Member Cruise sails one year from today!​

Good Morning Mary! Thanks for posting! I SOOOO look forward to this message each week. I have an online calendar at work that pops up every morning and the message states the number of days until we can call in! I really hope all of us from the DIS make it onboard. There are several people I didn't have the pleasure of meeting on the last cruise. Annmarie

 

[kmc33]

Good morning hopeful cruisers.

Call in day is 6 weeks away!

S.S. Member Cruise sails one year from today!​

Ditto for me!
I am anxiously awaiting more details!

We are new DVC members and aren't even in Disney's system yet, so I keep coming here hoping for details!!

Thanks for all the posts!

 

[rsschneck]

Good morning hopeful cruisers.

Call in day is 6 weeks away!

S.S. Member Cruise sails one year from today!​

I want the points chart posted!
We just purchased an add-on so hopefully we will have enough points to use points only and save our cash!

 

[ohanafamily]

I want to go ahead and register!!!!!

 

[Minnie&Mickey]

I'm sure that somewhere in the previous 17 pages this has been asked, but I can't seem to find it when scrolling through, so can someone answer this question for me? For the 2005 Member cruise, what were the points and cash amounts needed to pay for a Category 6? My husband and I are pretty sure we are going to try to go in 2006 and we have some friends (also DVC members) that are interested too. They were asking about points, but I had no idea. We are both wanting a Cat. 6.

Edited: Never mind, found it. I had scrolled through starting at the end and going forward. Never made it to page 2, which had the answer to my question. With the increase in the price of the Disney Cruise, does anyone have a guess as to how much the points and cash price might go up...I'm kind of points poor right now with two Grand Villas booked for 2006. Might need to change one to a 2-bedroom so that we can cruise!

 

[alikat99]

I'm sure that somewhere in the previous 17 pages this has been asked, but I can't seem to find it when scrolling through, so can someone answer this question for me? For the 2005 Member cruise, what were the points and cash amounts needed to pay for a Category 6? My husband and I are pretty sure we are going to try to go in 2006 and we have some friends (also DVC members) that are interested too. They were asking about points, but I had no idea. We are both wanting a Cat. 6.

Edited: Never mind, found it. I had scrolled through starting at the end and going forward. Never made it to page 2, which had the answer to my question. With the increase in the price of the Disney Cruise, does anyone have a guess as to how much the points and cash price might go up...I'm kind of points poor right now with two Grand Villas booked for 2006. Might need to change one to a 2-bedroom so that we can cruise!

Don't forget that the 2006 cruise is going to be sailing at a different "season" than the 2005 cruise. So, I would imagine that it's going to be more expensive.

I did some comparisons from last years regular 4-night sailings in Sept compared to the member cruise in Sept. For a cat 10 (which is what we sailed), for a regular Sept cruise it was 111 pts per person, but the member cruise was 115 pts per person. Most of the categories were 4-6 points per person more for the member cruise.

So, for the 2006 cruise, since we're cruising in October, here's the comparison that I would make. A regular Cat 10 for a 4-night sailing in October is 131 pts per person. So I would guess that when the points chart comes out for the 2006 member cruise, that the same cat 10 is going to go for at least 135 pts per person (or more).

 

[BCVOwner2002]

Don't forget that the 2006 cruise is going to be sailing at a different "season" than the 2005 cruise. So, I would imagine that it's going to be more expensive.

I did some comparisons from last years regular 4-night sailings in Sept compared to the member cruise in Sept. For a cat 10 (which is what we sailed), for a regular Sept cruise it was 111 pts per person, but the member cruise was 115 pts per person. Most of the categories were 4-6 points per person more for the member cruise.

So, for the 2006 cruise, since we're cruising in October, here's the comparison that I would make. A regular Cat 10 for a 4-night sailing in October is 131 pts per person. So I would guess that when the points chart comes out for the 2006 member cruise, that the same cat 10 is going to go for at least 135 pts per person (or more).

I was comparing point charts this morning too! I wish they would post the points already! I'm getting anxious. Annmarie

 

[Garfield]

Go!

Go!

 

[Laurabearz]

Go Go White Sox!!


Havent checked this thread in a while... good to know we have a call in day!!! WOO HOO!!!

Now... How can I get a Cat 2 or 3??? The nano second MS picks up the phone shout CATAGORY TWO PLEASE!!!! Even before giving my membership number???

Who has called and what is the order of things.... Membership number first I am guessing, then what catagory?? How many in your party... Points or cash or both? How much is the deposit if paying cash?? Or must we pay in full??

WOO HOO Very excited!!!

 

[alikat99]

Go Go White Sox!!


Havent checked this thread in a while... good to know we have a call in day!!! WOO HOO!!!

Now... How can I get a Cat 2 or 3??? The nano second MS picks up the phone shout CATAGORY TWO PLEASE!!!! Even before giving my membership number???

Who has called and what is the order of things.... Membership number first I am guessing, then what catagory?? How many in your party... Points or cash or both? How much is the deposit if paying cash?? Or must we pay in full??

WOO HOO Very excited!!!

Hi Laura - I don't think that you're able to get a cat 2 or 3 on the member cruise. I believe that they use some of these rooms for special guests, etc. I don't remember the order of things, but I believe that they will verify membership first. Then you'll give the MS CM your cruise info, passengers, category, dinner seating, etc. Then, they put you on hold and contact the cruise people to get your cruise reservation in place. You much pay in full on the day of reservation if you're paying cash. If points, then they will immediately take the points for the cruise. Hope that helps.

 

[Laurabearz]

Thanks Amy....

I could swear at least Cat 3's were availible on previous Member cruises.. hmmmm Sucks if they are not. And a big YOUCH for paying in full.... We are looking at around 3-5ooo bucks.... a lot to cough up all at once... Hopefully the point/cash rates will be posted soon, so we know how much trouble we are in...

So I guess we will be going for two connecting Cat 6's again....

My plan so far... arrive late on Friday night.. hang out Saturday, get an early start for port on Sunday, then kick at BCV for 2 days after the cruise... maybe wandering over to F&W....

 

[alikat99]

Thanks Amy....

I could swear at least Cat 3's were availible on previous Member cruises.. hmmmm Sucks if they are not. And a big YOUCH for paying in full.... We are looking at around 3-5ooo bucks.... a lot to cough up all at once... Hopefully the point/cash rates will be posted soon, so we know how much trouble we are in...

So I guess we will be going for two connecting Cat 6's again....

My plan so far... arrive late on Friday night.. hang out Saturday, get an early start for port on Sunday, then kick at BCV for 2 days after the cruise... maybe wandering over to F&W....

I took a look at the points chart from this past cruise and they only had through cat 4, so I'm going to guess that it's the same for this one.

 

[Laurabearz]

I took a look at the points chart from this past cruise and they only had through cat 4, so I'm going to guess that it's the same for this one.

It must have just been for the first memebers cruise. Darn. Thanks for checking into it for me.

 

[seaulater]

Go Go White Sox!!


Havent checked this thread in a while... good to know we have a call in day!!! WOO HOO!!!

Now... How can I get a Cat 2 or 3??? The nano second MS picks up the phone shout CATAGORY TWO PLEASE!!!! Even before giving my membership number???

Who has called and what is the order of things.... Membership number first I am guessing, then what catagory?? How many in your party... Points or cash or both? How much is the deposit if paying cash?? Or must we pay in full??

WOO HOO Very excited!!!

The first thing I do is give them my telephone number so if we get disconnected they can call me back immediately!!

You can wait list for a higher category and then if they open up they will call you. I know concierge level was available on points last time.

Linda

 

[Laurabearz]

I thought this would come in handy..... this LAST YEARS INFO 2005... NOT 2006's CRUISE PRICES/POINTS But I do notice that Cat 3's are listed.... makes me hopeful!

I went to the DVC member sight and they state to come back Friday 9-9-05 to see pics and details from the member cruise. I bet they mention something about the new one coming up.

Here are the prices for this year's cruise points/dollars per person

Cat 12 90 pts $688
Cat 11 90 pts $688
Cat 10 115 pts $782
Cat 9 123 pts $834
Cat 8 139 pts $938
Cat 7 150 pts $1,000
Cat 6 158 pts $1,058
Cat 5 166 pts $1,110
Cat 4 200 pts $1,318
Cat 3 341 pts $2,217


Additional passengers
over 13 68 pts $458
ages (3-12) 57 pts $406
ages 2 and under 20 pts $196

MS waived the $75 fee with the initial booking
points or cash were due in full at the time of booking

 

[BCVOwner2002]

Below are the points per person listed for a regular 4-night cruise in October 2006. Any thoughts on what the points will be for the 2006 member cruise? I don't remember how many more points were charged for the 2005 member cruise compared to the rack rate. Annmarie

11 Standard Inside Stateroom 123
10 Deluxe Inside Stateroom 131
9 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom 138
8 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom 153
7 Deluxe Stateroom w/Navigator's Verandah 171
6 Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah 183
5 Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah 191
4 Deluxe Family Stateroom w/Verandah 220

Additional Passengers***
3rd/4th Adult (ages 13 & up) 91
3rd/4th Child (ages 6-12) 83
3rd/4th Child (ages 3-5) 81
3rd/4th Child (ages 2 & under) 18

 

[alikat99]

Below are the points per person listed for a regular 4-night cruise in October 2006. Any thoughts on what the points will be for the 2006 member cruise? I don't remember how many more points were charged for the 2005 member cruise compared to the rack rate. Annmarie

11 Standard Inside Stateroom 123
10 Deluxe Inside Stateroom 131
9 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom 138
8 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom 153
7 Deluxe Stateroom w/Navigator's Verandah 171
6 Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah 183
5 Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah 191
4 Deluxe Family Stateroom w/Verandah 220

Additional Passengers***
3rd/4th Adult (ages 13 & up) 91
3rd/4th Child (ages 6-12) 83
3rd/4th Child (ages 3-5) 81
3rd/4th Child (ages 2 & under) 18

When I compared last years points chart for the member cruise to a regular Sept cruise, most categories were 4-6 points more for the member cruise.