Booking Disney cruise

[imgoingtodisney]

OK our big dilemma for this week is how to get MIL in the room with us. She wants to pay cash but not 11 months ahead. If we book the 4th person in the room under her name using points and later find she cant come with us, can we have another person come in her place? And only incur the $75 change fee? I really dont mind spending the points for a 4th person. Its either that or an increase in category. I really dont know what the heck to do and I need to know by tomorrow morning!

 

[Sorcerer]

I saw on your other post that your MIL wanted you to save your points instead of using them on her...maybe you could get her to pay you what she would have paid DCL? That way you can ensure she'll be in the room with you, she's happy b/c she feels like she's not taking advantage of you, and you're happy b/c you've got some extra spending money.

 

[WDWfantasy]

When we took my husbands parents with us to BWV last January for 12 nights they insisted on paying cash for their studio. Hubby and I talked it over and decided to reserve their room with some of our points and let them pay us "the going rate in cash", as they insisted, for their stay. It worked out great for all!! Our rooms were near eachother because of the linked reservations and the cash that they paid us was enough to pay off the balance of the mortgage on our DVC contract!!

Kami

 

[Dean]

I would assume that there would be no $75 fee just for changing names without changing cabins, etc. I suspect though that there's something we're not being told. Is she concerned that she will not go and will be out the money or simply doesn't have the cash at present? Is she hoping you'll cover her costs if she delays? My first thought would be to tell her that you are going to reserve and if she wants to go and use cash, she'll need to do so when you book. Otherwise, she could get a separate cabin extra if she decides to go but this will be a lot more expensive. You might try getting a cabin that's large enough for her then add her later if she decides to go. Make sure you check with DVC so you understand your options and riks related to this issue.