aug repositioning cruise any space left? can we use dvc pts?

[Vals]

HI. does anyone know if there is any space left on the Aug repositioning cruise?? Can DVC members use their pts? thanks Val s.

 

[JDSski]

I am a DVC member. We used our points to obtain a Category 9 room. We were able to upgrade but had to do so in cash. Upon information and belief, certain percentage of rooms are allocated to DVC members.

We obtained our room in November. You can always try. DVC will assist you if it is possible. Good luck. Hope to see you in Aug. Repo.

 

[Vals]

Hi. thanks for the info. how many pts was it? Val

 

[mmouse37]

Can't help with the DVC question....but everyday there is an ebb and flow of cabin availability for the repo....check the website a few times a day, but I would more likely keep calling DCL as thing open up all the time, especially since we are getting very close to final pay day.

 

[JDSski]

This is a follow up. If you plan to use DVC points, you must contact DVC directly. DCL can not help you. The time we booked Cat 9, it cost us about 673 2 adult 1 child. No more points for two years.

Good Luck

 

[Mr and Mrs Sea]

Hi Val. We booked two cabins (one cat 8 and one cat 9) using points for one person in each room and cash for one person in each room. This made it possible for us to invite some dear friends along because it kept the cost down for them. The cat 8 per person cost was: 332 points (or $2411). The cat 9 per person cost was: 266 points (or $1961).

We just booked in March. Hope to see you there

Cath

 

[mark & sandra]

Hello fellow August Repo cruisers or as we refer to ourselves...Fools

We had another thread that was closed and we have a new one also. Here's the links.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=820216
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=560179


Also sign up for the newsletter for some great info about what we have planned and the 500 + other Disers going on this cruise...Mark

 

[ncmary]

Vals, we booked a Cat 8 at the end of April (2 adults). At that time only Cat 4 and Cat 8 were available. Called back later hoping to upgrade and we got a Cat 6. DVC members can get a full refund until 60 days prior to departure so some DVC rooms might open up. BTW, we used only pts, no cash.

 

[Vals]

Hi Jdsky, how many points did it cost you?thanks

 

[DisneyLovingMama]

You can use DVC points for a DCL cruise? Really? Now we may have to buy in...

 

[wdwstar]

as a dvc member just remember you shouldnt buy into dvc just because of using points to cruise, points are high per person and there is a $75 ressies fee

 

[ncmary]

I have to agree that for some cruises, using DVC points is "expensive". In our case, we had a number of points we needed to use and my DD18 and DS21 weren't able to stick to our original plans for a family vacation. Cruising the canal is something my DH has always wanted to do.

We are using 748 points for 2 adults in a Cat 6 guaranteed. Our original Cat 9 is a better value per point, but this DW really wanted to be able to step outside our stateroom on a 14 night cruise (picky, picky, picky). Let me show you some numbers . BTW, this is our first Disney cruise so CC doesn't apply to us. From what I've seen, current DVC point rentals are typically $10 to $11 per point.

Cat 9 - 2 adults: 532 DVC points or listed rate of $6240.50. That's $11.73 per point.

Cat 7 - 2 adults: 684 DVC points or listed rate of $7440.50. That's $10.88 per point.

Cat 4 - 2 adults: 910 DVC points or listed rate of $8840.50. That's $9.71 per point.

It looks like the Disney Collection trade is a better value for the higher category staterooms. I've done a sniff check of other cruises and the trades weren't very good. So you've got to look at both the cruise you want and the stateroom category to see if the trade is worth it.

There is a $75 transaction fee for the cruise booking. Yeah, this was paid in cash, but since it is DVC fee, I wasn't considering this as cruise rate. Just another DVC fee... There's also annual maintenance fees and taxes. On the other hand, the DVC membership lasts for many years.

Every DVC member has different reasons for purchasing. In our case, we were going to DW about every 18 months since my son was 15 months old (he's 21 now). My husband and I even got married there 7 years ago - a very beautiful small wedding. We've used our DVC membership at WDW and traded for a fantastic Hawaii vacation 2 years ago (Concierge collection). We've been happy with our DVC membership, but everyone should look at their own circumstances.

BTW, it looks like more staterooms categories are available today at the DCL site.

 

[DisneyLovingMama]

Sorry if this is veering too off-topic -

The only reason I had written off DVC is because i knew that every few years, we'd want to do a cruise and thought we'd be stuck doing only WDW or Hilton Head. Now, I may have to investigate the whole thing further.

Thanks!