Costco question

[tcufrog]

I was looking at possibly booking a Disney Cruise through Costco. I was looking at their website and it mentions a cruise stateroom. What type of room is that? Is it a concierge room? Also, are the types of rooms listed on the website the only Costco options or can I get more choices if I call Costco?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I was looking at possibly booking a Disney Cruise through Costco. I was looking at their website and it mentions a cruise stateroom. What type of room is that? Is it a concierge room? Also, are the types of rooms listed on the website the only Costco options or can I get more choices if I call Costco?

Rooms onboard ships are call "staterooms". It's an attempt to get away from the perceived less fancy "cabin" name.

Not sure what at "cruise stateroom" would be. If it's a Concierge room, it would say so.

 

[tcufrog]

Sorry, I put the wrong name. It's called a suite stateroom. All it says in the description is: "Opulent suites feature a tasteful design, upgraded amenities, a private balcony, a whirlpool tub, a rain shower and a vanity mirror with a built-in TV."

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Sorry, I put the wrong name. It's called a suite stateroom. All it says in the description is: "Opulent suites feature a tasteful design, upgraded amenities, a private balcony, a whirlpool tub, a rain shower and a vanity mirror with a built-in TV."

Not all Concierge rooms are "suites". But all suites are Concierge.

 

[FigmentSpark]

If it has the hot tub, I believe it has to be one of the two, either the Walt or Roy Disney suite.

 

[tcufrog]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like the suite stateroom is what we want. We like the concierge because my older son has sensory issues regarding noise and I am mildly claustrophobic. The concierge lounge was a great place to decompress last time. I have another question though. We're inviting another family to join us. They have 4 kids. What would you recommend room wise for a family of 6? I know WDW resorts won't guarantee adjoining rooms. Will Disney Cruises guarantee them? 3 out of the 4 kids need close supervision.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like the suite stateroom is what we want. We like the concierge because my older son has sensory issues regarding noise and I am mildly claustrophobic. The concierge lounge was a great place to decompress last time. I have another question though. We're inviting another family to join us. They have 4 kids. What would you recommend room wise for a family of 6? I know WDW resorts won't guarantee adjoining rooms. Will Disney Cruises guarantee them? 3 out of the 4 kids need close supervision.

Rooms are bookable on cruises -- it's a different game than a hotel booking. They just need to book two staterooms that connect. You know at the time of booking what staterooms you will have unless you book a GTY. They shouldn't.

 

[tcufrog]

That's good to know. I'm assuming that there's not a suite or room that will accommodate their entire family. Two of the kids are pretty small and don't need full length beds. Am I correct?

 

[Dug720]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like the suite stateroom is what we want. We like the concierge because my older son has sensory issues regarding noise and I am mildly claustrophobic. The concierge lounge was a great place to decompress last time. I have another question though. We're inviting another family to join us. They have 4 kids. What would you recommend room wise for a family of 6? I know WDW resorts won't guarantee adjoining rooms. Will Disney Cruises guarantee them? 3 out of the 4 kids need close supervision.

I *think* you are actually wanting CONNECTING rooms. Adjoining just means across the hall, diagonal, or next to but no door in between.

Also be aware that if your friends do not book concierge, they will not be able to hang in the concierge lounge, sundeck, or do other concierge things with you.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

That's good to know. I'm assuming that there's not a suite or room that will accommodate their entire family. Two of the kids are pretty small and don't need full length beds. Am I correct?

Even if they are small and "don't require a full length bed" when booking a cruise every body counts, regardless of size. So you can't put 6 people in a 5 person room. There are suites on the Magic class ships that will accommodate 6 people, but not on the Dream class.

As pointed out, if you/they get two rooms, they would want connecting rooms, not adjoining.

 

[tcufrog]

Oops. Will they guarantee adjoining rooms? One of their kids has ADHD and is rather impulsive so they want to be able to keep a close eye on him. WE haven't totally decided to get concierge but we would prefer it. They can afford concierge but may not be willing to pay for it. Which suites on the Magic class will hold 6?

 

[Dug720]

Oops. Will they guarantee adjoining rooms? One of their kids has ADHD and is rather impulsive so they want to be able to keep a close eye on him. WE haven't totally decided to get concierge but we would prefer it. They can afford concierge but may not be willing to pay for it. Which suites on the Magic class will hold 6?

Again, be clear what you are asking for. If you need a door between the cabins, you need CONNECTING cabins. If you ask your agent for "adjoining" you are very likely to end up with cabins that do not have a door in between.

As has been stated, as long as there are cabins that are connecting available when you book, you can book those. On a cruise ship, you know what cabin you are booking and will be in (barring very rare, unforeseen circumstances).

 

[TestingH2O]

Sorry, I put the wrong name. It's called a suite stateroom. All it says in the description is: "Opulent suites feature a tasteful design, upgraded amenities, a private balcony, a whirlpool tub, a rain shower and a vanity mirror with a built-in TV."

This description matches a 1-bedroom suite on the Dream or Fantasy. That room would fit 5 (2 in the bedroom, 2 on the pull out couch, and 1 on the pull down Murphy bed.) All but one of the 1 bedroom suites on those ships connect to Cat V staterooms which are standard rooms with access to the concierge ammenities.

If you decided to do this, the most cost efficient way would be to book 4 people in the Cat V and two adults in the suite. Additional guests are calculated as a percentage of the full fare rate, so it's better to book more people into the less expensive room and then rearrange sleeping plans once on board.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Oops. Will they guarantee adjoining rooms? One of their kids has ADHD and is rather impulsive so they want to be able to keep a close eye on him. WE haven't totally decided to get concierge but we would prefer it. They can afford concierge but may not be willing to pay for it. Which suites on the Magic class will hold 6?

If you book a GTY or a last minute *GT, you/they are not guaranteed anything specific as to the room, except that it will be at least the category you booked. GTY reservations can be for a category. *GT reservations are for a type of room (interior/oceanview/verandah).

As mentioned prior, when booking a reservation on a ship, you will select a specific room during the process. Unless the category of room you want is in GTY status. Then you book a, say, 4A GTY. You are guaranteed that you will have at least a 4A category room. If you book 2 4A GTY rooms, each room is guaranteed to be at least a 4A category, but no guarantees as to whether they will be next door, connecting, adjoining, or even on the same deck.

If you select a specific room while making your reservation, you are guaranteed you will be in that room. Unless something happens to that room and DCL must move you.

 

[undertheradar]

I was looking at possibly booking a Disney Cruise through Costco. I was looking at their website and it mentions a cruise stateroom. What type of room is that? Is it a concierge room? Also, are the types of rooms listed on the website the only Costco options or can I get more choices if I call Costco?

Once you search by party size, the website will only allow you to choose from categories that will accommodate the party size selected. Once you choose a category, it will then show you available options for specific staterooms/suites. It will not allow you to select an already reserved stateroom/suite.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Costco claims they have all the rooms on their site that DCL has, but they don't. I would look at the Costco site and at the DCL site. If you find a room on DCL that's not available on the Costco site, call Costco. They can (just like any other TA) call DCL and get that room for you, if it's available, even if it's not showing on their own site.