2012 DVC Member cruise

[MommaluvsDis]

This may be posted somewhere already but I just read in the Disney Files magazine that the sail date is October 21, 2012. Just an FYI.

 

[tufbuf]

Yeah, too bad we won't be able to make it.

 

[kjd469]

Any word on which day the booking is?

 

[MommaluvsDis]

No, the book didn't say. But I would guess it will be just after the member cruise this month.

 

[genmasjoy]

I really am interested in booking this for 2012. I am sure we will get mail about it from DVC member services. I have in the past received some sort of announcement card about 3 weeks ahead of the booking date, but the dates never worked for me. It's something I've been wanting to try, especially now that it's on the Dream. We just went on a 4 night cruise on her and loved it.

 

[kiddisney]

knowing that this is a dvc cruise - i wanted to know if you have to use all your points and then cash or can you pay cash altogether - i don't have enough points - and we also want to use some of our points - also is there a discount - thanks

 

[alikat99]

You can use points and/or cash. One disadvantage of the cash, is that normally you can put down a deposit and pay it off on a regular DCL cruise. But with the DVC member cruise, any cash you have to pay, you'll have to pay on that initial booking day.

Oh, and not only is there no discount, it's actually more expensive points/cash than a regular 4-night cruise. But, they usually include tips, along with specials guests, gifts in your stateroom, etc.

I've been on 2 in '05 & '06 and it is a very good time!

 

[LCoulter]

You can use points and/or cash. One disadvantage of the cash, is that normally you can put down a deposit and pay it off on a regular DCL cruise. But with the DVC member cruise, any cash you have to pay, you'll have to pay on that initial booking day.

Oh, and not only is there no discount, it's actually more expensive points/cash than a regular 4-night cruise. But, they usually include tips, along with specials guests, gifts in your stateroom, etc.

I've been on 2 in '05 & '06 and it is a very good time!

Are you saying that if you are paying cash for the members cruise, you have to pay for the cruise in full at the time of booking? Or do you mean you have to pay the deposit in fall that day?

 

[alikat99]

Are you saying that if you are paying cash for the members cruise, you have to pay for the cruise in full at the time of booking? Or do you mean you have to pay the deposit in fall that day?

If you're paying cash, you have to pay the entire balance on booking day.

 

[LCoulter]

If you're paying cash, you have to pay the entire balance on booking day.

Thanks.

 

[tufbuf]

It says booking will start this fall, no specificdate yet.

 

[Wedge]

On the DCL website there is a 4 night cruise on Sept 15 with an itinerary of 4s. DCL said this was a DVC cruise. DVC doesn't know anything about it.

Just checked the website to get all the info and it has changed. Not sure what's up.

 

[MomsOf2boys]

On the DCL website there is a 4 night cruise on Sept 15 with an itinerary of 4s. DCL said this was a DVC cruise. DVC doesn't know anything about it.

Just checked the website to get all the info and it has changed. Not sure what's up.

I know the October date above had been cancelled for regular cruisers who were called and had to change dates.

 

[mickeyworld]

I want to be prepared to call DVC!!! I just spoke to member services and they didn't tell me much. I know it is October 21st. When I book it, is it a deposit like other cruises or all at once? Can you combine cash and points?
He said that on the day of booking, all other DVC services on the phone will stop and all calls will go directly to the cruise division.
Any info from former attendees would be great!

 

[BigDogHU75]

I want to be prepared to call DVC!!! I just spoke to member services and they didn't tell me much. I know it is October 21st. When I book it, is it a deposit like other cruises or all at once? Can you combine cash and points?
He said that on the day of booking, all other DVC services on the phone will stop and all calls will go directly to the cruise division.
Any info from former attendees would be great!

If you are paying cash, you have to pay the full amount on the booking day. Be prepared to call in when the phone lines open up unless DVC changes their procedure. Usually, there is a thread going on call in day detailing who is getting through and what categories are no longer available. Usually, the thread is more up-to-date with the unavailable rooms more than the DVC website. When you call in, you will speak with a DVC CM and let the CM know what category room you want. The CM will put you on hold and see if that category is available and if it is will give you your room number. If not, then the CM will let you know what other categories are available. If you get through and book a room, then join the cruise meet thread immediately.

The 2011 DVC cruise sets sail tomorrow. I cannot wait to hear feedback on how the cruise was.

 

[gonecrusin]

This has been something I have wanted to attend since it started. Do you know if you can get more than 1 cabin?

 

[gonecrusin]

If you are paying cash, you have to pay the full amount on the booking day. Be prepared to call in when the phone lines open up unless DVC changes their procedure. Usually, there is a thread going on call in day detailing who is getting through and what categories are no longer available. Usually, the thread is more up-to-date with the unavailable rooms more than the DVC website. When you call in, you will speak with a DVC CM and let the CM know what category room you want. The CM will put you on hold and see if that category is available and if it is will give you your room number. If not, then the CM will let you know what other categories are available. If you get through and book a room, then join the cruise meet thread immediately.

The 2011 DVC cruise sets sail tomorrow. I cannot wait to hear feedback on how the cruise was.

Hey BIGDOG! What part of MD are you from?

 

[BigDogHU75]

This has been something I have wanted to attend since it started. Do you know if you can get more than 1 cabin?

In 2010, DVC limited it to 3 cabins per membership number. So, we booked 3 cabins - one for us, one for my parents, and one for my DH's mother & brother.

Hey BIGDOG! What part of MD are you from?

I live in So. MD. Where in MD do you live?

 

[gonecrusin]

In 2010, DVC limited it to 3 cabins per membership number. So, we booked 3 cabins - one for us, one for my parents, and one for my DH's mother & brother.


I live in So. MD. Where in MD do you live?

Ellicott City

 

[work2play]

Ellicott City

Wow! I'm in Clarksville! Hoping to go next year as well. Maybe we can have the Maryland Deck!!