Any Bets on the Rest of 2017?

[phinz]

Looks like 11/11/2017 is marked off on the sheets I have seen...

Well there you go.

 

[GatorMomInNC]

The Transatlantic cruises haven't been blackout days in the past.

Thx.

 

[GatorMomInNC]

I just finished reading a book called The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. It's about decluttering one's home, and the way to decide what stays and what goes is to ask yourself - Does this item "spark joy"? I just wrote that question next to the itinerary of the September 2017 Transatlantic cruise, and my answer was "no"! I will save my cruise dollars for itineraries that really interest me.

The problem with that is, my toilet plunger doesn't "spark joy," but I still need it.

 

[kurts mom]

Just heard from TA -- they are booking tomorrow for Platinum and Gold, and all others on Thursday, 5/26.

I am beyond excited that the WBTA has added two ports in Portugal AND Newfoundland! I hope the prices are good cause that's the one we want. Already got my requests in to my TA.

Can you tell me where I can find the itinerary for the WBTA cruise Thanks!

 

[Hundredacre]

The problem with that is, my toilet plunger doesn't "spark joy," but I still need it.

The transatlantic is a toilet plunger?

 

[Ofinn]

Can you tell me where I can find the itinerary for the WBTA cruise Thanks!

Disney cruise line blog

 

[NancyIL]

The problem with that is, my toilet plunger doesn't "spark joy," but I still need it.

True!

 

[AquaDame]

The problem with that is, my toilet plunger doesn't "spark joy," but I still need it.

 

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

Hello all!

Really excited for the booking to start on Thursday! This will be my first time, and I'm hoping to book 2 staterooms on the Wonder out of Galveston in December 2017. Since I'm new to this, I don't have a travel agent. Would it be wise for me to reach out to one now, and have them work the booking on Thursday? Or should I just book it myself? I've seen you get some onboard credit by booking through a travel agent, but it sounds exhausting going back and forth through a third party to get the trip booked, when I could just click the rooms I want and pay the deposit through the Disney site.

What strategy do you all use?

If it's your first time, I personally think using a TA that is knowledgeable with DCL can be extremely beneficial. Yes, it would be wise to get on his/her list tomorrow for pricing then he/she can book for you Thursday. Several TAs do offer onboard credit and my suggestion, make sure you use one that doesn't charge you fees.

A good TA makes it easy, not exhausting ~ you just have to find a good one

Heather

 

[MaineChapmans]

The problem with that is, my toilet plunger doesn't "spark joy," but I still need it.

I don't know...it "sparks joy" when you need the thing and it works!!

 

[MaineChapmans]

Well there you go.

OH NO YOU DID NOT!

My daughter and I BOTH just got RickRoll'd by your "Roll Call"!!

Well played, Phinz. Well played!

 

[MaineChapmans]

Super excited about the 7 day out of NYC! Perfect for my birthday! Anyone done the one which stops at PC? Do you have to go to WDW? Are ticket prices included in fare or is it separate?

We're perennially frustrated by the new NYC itineraries. We live in Maine and took an NYC cruise in August 2012, but hubby and I are BOTH school teachers, and the October dates will never work for us! So we're locked out. It's so frustrating. I wish they'd do another summer cruise from NYC!

 

[eeyorefanuk]

I can't find the sheet which tells you all the new cruises. It's like blue around the edges and has dates in columns with ports listed under .... Does that ake sense lol ... Can anyone help

 

[dclpluto]

We're perennially frustrated by the new NYC itineraries. We live in Maine and took an NYC cruise in August 2012, but hubby and I are BOTH school teachers, and the October dates will never work for us! So we're locked out. It's so frustrating. I wish they'd do another summer cruise from NYC!

I know DCL did it in 2012 like you said but I wouldn't count on it anytime soon maybe when the new ships come out. Take the magic out of Europe for the summer you are taking away its bread and butter. DCL makes a lot more on Europe cruises.

 

[Jwhittin]

We're perennially frustrated by the new NYC itineraries. We live in Maine and took an NYC cruise in August 2012, but hubby and I are BOTH school teachers, and the October dates will never work for us! So we're locked out. It's so frustrating. I wish they'd do another summer cruise from NYC!

Perfect reason for us not to take the kids. "Sorry but you've got to go to school.... daddy and I will just have to go alone!"

 

[Hundredacre]

I know DCL did it in 2012 like you said but I wouldn't count on it anytime soon maybe when the new ships come out. Take the magic out of Europe for the summer you are taking away its bread and butter. DCL makes a lot more on Europe cruises.

Do they? It seems like the European cruises are usually cheaper than other cruises and often heavily discounted at the end. I'm always looking at them thinking too bad I don't want to go to europe. I know they often have one "hot" European cruise that ends up being expensive, but overall it doesn't seem like a money maker. The real money seems to be in the carribean. I think they have a lot of people coming from the NE and would make on NYC summer cruises.

 

[RedSox68]

I can't find the sheet which tells you all the new cruises. It's like blue around the edges and has dates in columns with ports listed under .... Does that ake sense lol ... Can anyone help

Can you tell me where I can find the itinerary for the WBTA cruise Thanks!

http://disneycruiselineblog.com/

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Waiting impatiently to book the WBTA!

 

[dclpluto]

Do they? It seems like the European cruises are usually cheaper than other cruises and often heavily discounted at the end. I'm always looking at them thinking too bad I don't want to go to europe. I know they often have one "hot" European cruise that ends up being expensive, but overall it doesn't seem like a money maker. The real money seems to be in the carribean. I think they have a lot of people coming from the NE and would make on NYC summer cruises.

Sorry DCL makes a lot
More money on excursions in Europe than Carribean.

 

[Ofinn]

Do they? It seems like the European cruises are usually cheaper than other cruises and often heavily discounted at the end. I'm always looking at them thinking too bad I don't want to go to europe. I know they often have one "hot" European cruise that ends up being expensive, but overall it doesn't seem like a money maker. The real money seems to be in the carribean. I think they have a lot of people coming from the NE and would make on NYC summer cruises.

They may take into account the cost of flights. The European cruises haven't sold as well the last few years it could have something to do with the economy over in Europe.