Current *GT/MTO/FLR Discounts!

[adnil530]

I reviewed the cruise date you are asking about. There are 9 room categories within the verandah room type. Only 3 (5A, 4E, and 4A) are not in the GTY status. It looks like a lot of rooms, but it is a tittle deceiving. I think if any discount, it will be a MTO for 5A and 4A. With the FLR discount, people in Florida are allowed to change their reservation to get the discount. I don't see them doing that for this cruise for the FLR.

I want to see if I understand correctly. If there is an FLR discount offered, the reservation can be changed to get the discount? Is this even after the PIF date?

We are eligible for MTO and we have a 2nd home in Florida. Can we qualify for the FLR discount rates as well? What will DCL require from us to qualify/register as FLR discount eligible? Because it is a 2nd home, is it not allowed?

TIA
Linda

 

[Bree]

I want to see if I understand correctly. If there is an FLR discount offered, the reservation can be changed to get the discount? Is this even after the PIF date?

We are eligible for MTO and we have a 2nd home in Florida. Can we qualify for the FLR discount rates as well? What will DCL require from us to qualify/register as FLR discount eligible? Because it is a 2nd home, is it not allowed?

TIA
Linda

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/.../faqs/booking-reservations/florida-residency/

Q:
How do I provide proof of Florida residency? I'd like to take advantage of special cruise rates for Florida residents.

A:
To take advantage of special cruise rates for Florida residents, at least one adult on the reservation must provide proof of Florida residency within 48 hours of booking. Failure to submit complete identification will result in a cancellation, with applicable cancellation fees. Proper form of verification must be sent via email toDCL.Resort.and.Travel.Ops.Specialist@disney.com or via fax at (407) 566-7739.

Proof of residency must be valid at the time of sailing, and includes the following:

• Florida Driver's License
• Florida Identification Card
• Florida utility bill with Guest's name and address
• Florida voter's registration card
• Renter's lease agreement

Note: A property deed is not considered acceptable proof of residency.

 

[Justacruiser]

Here are the discounts for today 6/3/2015!

*GT - RATE
Magic, 9-Night Norwegian Fjord Cruise 6/20/2015 IGT $4,000.00 OGT $4,900.00 VGT $7,600.00
Magic, 7-Night Dover to Barcelona Cruise 8/3/2015 IGT $3,418.00 OGT VGT $5,158.00

*GT - PPP/PD
Magic, 9-Night Norwegian Fjord Cruise 6/20/2015 IGT $211.00 OGT $262.00 VGT $411.00
Magic, 7-Night Dover to Barcelona Cruise 8/3/2015 IGT $233.00 OGT VGT $357.00

MTO - RATE
Fantasy, 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6/20/2015 MTO/I MTO/O MTO/V 5A $3,259.00

MTO - PPP/PD
Fantasy, 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6/20/2015 MTO/I MTO/O MTO/V 5A $220.00

Unfortunately no FLR discounts at this time.

 

[LGS33]

Justacruiser - do you think there is any chance of prices going down on any of the Dream double dips this summer? I was looking specifically at the one on July 29th and was surprised at how many room categories are still available. Only concierge is sold out. Thanks!

 

[Justacruiser]

Justacruiser - do you think there is any chance of prices going down on any of the Dream double dips this summer? I was looking specifically at the one on July 29th and was surprised at how many room categories are still available. Only concierge is sold out. Thanks!

I think they will most likely offer some type of discounts for the 5-Night cruise on the Dream during July. I personally just think those are to overpriced. I would think there's about a 80% chance of some type of discount for the Dream 5-Nights in July. Just have to keep watching DCL and this thread.

 

[Justacruiser]

Justacruiser - do you think there is any chance of prices going down on any of the Dream double dips this summer? I was looking specifically at the one on July 29th and was surprised at how many room categories are still available. Only concierge is sold out. Thanks!

Hopefully they will offer something soon!

 

[jhoannam]

Here are the discounts for today 6/3/2015!

*GT - RATE
Magic, 9-Night Norwegian Fjord Cruise 6/20/2015 IGT $4,000.00 OGT $4,900.00 VGT $7,600.00
Magic, 7-Night Dover to Barcelona Cruise 8/3/2015 IGT $3,418.00 OGT VGT $5,158.00

*GT - PPP/PD
Magic, 9-Night Norwegian Fjord Cruise 6/20/2015 IGT $211.00 OGT $262.00 VGT $411.00
Magic, 7-Night Dover to Barcelona Cruise 8/3/2015 IGT $233.00 OGT VGT $357.00

MTO - RATE
Fantasy, 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6/20/2015 MTO/I MTO/O MTO/V 5A $3,259.00

MTO - PPP/PD
Fantasy, 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6/20/2015 MTO/I MTO/O MTO/V 5A $220.00

Unfortunately no FLR discounts at this time.

Just out of curiosity i went to the Disney cruise website and I wasn't able to find the 6/20/15 MTO discount. Do they sell out that fast? or how does one apply the discount?

 

[Justacruiser]

Just out of curiosity i went to the Disney cruise website and I wasn't able to find the 6/20/15 MTO discount. Do they sell out that fast? or how does one apply the discount?

I need to go and delete that. It was my mistake. The specific price was for the 7-Night Eastern on the Fantasy for the same date. Sorry.

 

[zymurgy1999]

I don't think that the prices for the double dip are that outrageous when compared to some of the other cruises that are currently being offered by Disney, or Royal Caribbean for that matter, which is offering very similar prices for a 7 nighter on the Oasis (I know that you are getting two more days on Oasis, but I sailed the Oasis in December and I would prefer to pay for 5 nights on Disney then 7 nights on that ship again).

Until yesterday you could book a family of 4 in an interior room for $250 PP/day, which is not ideal or a very good deal for that matter, but I think is in line with the Disney mark-up that everyone seems to be willing to pay. I called my USAA travel agent and they were able to give me a cash discount that brought the price down to $225 pp/day. When you combine that with the fact that you get Castaway Cay twice, meaning you don't have to drop money on excursions and food at another Caribbean port (which can easily top $500 for a family of 4) and the fact that this is the Dream with all of the bells and whistles that a ship like the Wonder does not have, the price is not bad at all considering where prices are headed on this cruise line.

Personally, I would be perfectly comfortable booking one of these cruises that has a good amount of availability and crossing my fingers for a FLR and if it did not go FLR I would not feel too terrible about the rack rate price that I paid.

 

[Justacruiser]

I don't think that the prices for the double dip are that outrageous when compared to some of the other cruises that are currently being offered by Disney, or Royal Caribbean for that matter, which is offering very similar prices for a 7 nighter on the Oasis (I know that you are getting two more days on Oasis, but I sailed the Oasis in December and I would prefer to pay for 5 nights on Disney then 7 nights on that ship again).

Until yesterday you could book a family of 4 in an interior room for $250 PP/day, which is not ideal or a very good deal for that matter, but I think is in line with the Disney mark-up that everyone seems to be willing to pay. I called my USAA travel agent and they were able to give me a cash discount that brought the price down to $225 pp/day. When you combine that with the fact that you get Castaway Cay twice, meaning you don't have to drop money on excursions and food at another Caribbean port (which can easily top $500 for a family of 4) and the fact that this is the Dream with all of the bells and whistles that a ship like the Wonder does not have, the price is not bad at all considering where prices are headed on this cruise line.

Personally, I would be perfectly comfortable booking one of these cruises that has a good amount of availability and crossing my fingers for a FLR and if it did not go FLR I would not feel too terrible about the rack rate price that I paid.

The fact is for that month (July), out of Port Canaveral (located near Orlando) the ship (Dream) has openings. Either folks aren't vacationing in July OR the PPP/PD has a negative effect on potential cruisers. For 2 cruisers (that's what this thread posts), it's between $340-$360 PPP/PD. Yes, the price point for a family of 4 drops to about $325 PPP/PD. But that's $1,200 per day for the family of 4. You could live high at WDW for the $1,200!

Also, there is probably some value in sailing for 7 nights with other lines rather than 5 days. I can't afford the pricing without a discount for the month of July. With a MTO, I am not afforded the opportunity to switch the fair to the MTO like you can with FLR.

We will see what DCL does about all their open rooms at this point for July on the Dream.

thanks for your input!

 

[zymurgy1999]

Agreed on all points.

The quote that I got, though, for an 11A room had us on the boat at $225 pp/pd. Not the cheapest vacation, but for Disney Cruise in July on the Dream going to CC twice, not so bad.

I agree with you that they have to dump those rooms eventually, but I have seen Disney play a shell game with the rooms, probably knowing that everyone wants to get on a ship using MTO, FLR and *GT and making rooms appear and disappear creating a false sense of urgency which I am sure gets people to book and pay the rack rate.

 

[Ofinn]

We are a family of four and I would never pay that much per day for a cruise. I've also never spent 500.00 in any caribbean port. CC is nice, but one day is sufficient .Our med cruise next summer is about 650 per day for the four of us in a cat 9b. I can't wrap my head around paying 900 a day for a bahamas cruise in an inside cabin. I can definitely see why there are so many rooms available.

 

[Justacruiser]

Agreed on all points.

The quote that I got, though, for an 11A room had us on the boat at $225 pp/pd. Not the cheapest vacation, but for Disney Cruise in July on the Dream going to CC twice, not so bad.

I agree with you that they have to dump those rooms eventually, but I have seen Disney play a shell game with the rooms, probably knowing that everyone wants to get on a ship using MTO, FLR and *GT and making rooms appear and disappear creating a false sense of urgency which I am sure gets people to book and pay the rack rate.

I am not sure they do this. I think part of the problem is that some potential cruisers may book a summer cruise well in advance and then cancel before penalty. Being able to cancel up to around 65 or 75 days out is great for us but is a headache for DCL. Or (what I think most likely), they create a price point high so that they get most of the rooms filled at a higher price point. Then they drop in the discounts to fill the last minute rooms.

Theoretically it should cost no more to sail a ship in March, July or September. So, the different prices are due primarily to anticipated and actual demand. Some demand figures could come from previous years to establish a baseline.

All I know is that with the increased prices, DCL is more like to have to offer some type of discount IF they want to fill the ships rooms. But, they keep filling dates I thought they would have to offer discounts for. I have been wrong before, just ask my DW.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

We will see what DCL does about all their open rooms at this point for July on the Dream.

I am keeping my fingers crossed tightly for an MTO! I wonder why they are waiting longer to release rates for July this year versus last. Either way, I'll be thrilled if/when they do offer them. Who knows, maybe next week is the week! Trying to keep very positive but I must admit I am a little nervous. I wish we had a wider window to cruise during!

 

[zymurgy1999]

The fact is for that month (July), out of Port Canaveral (located near Orlando) the ship (Dream) has openings. Either folks aren't vacationing in July OR the PPP/PD has a negative effect on potential cruisers. For 2 cruisers (that's what this thread posts), it's between $340-$360 PPP/PD. Yes, the price point for a family of 4 drops to about $325 PPP/PD. But that's $1,200 per day for the family of 4. You could live high at WDW for the $1,200!

Also, there is probably some value in sailing for 7 nights with other lines rather than 5 days. I can't afford the pricing without a discount for the month of July. With a MTO, I am not afforded the opportunity to switch the fair to the MTO like you can with FLR.

We will see what DCL does about all their open rooms at this point for July on the Dream.

thanks for your input!

We are a family of four and I would never pay that much per day for a cruise. I've also never spent 500.00 in any caribbean port. CC is nice, but one day is sufficient .Our med cruise next summer is about 650 per day for the four of us in a cat 9b. I can't wrap my head around paying 900 a day for a bahamas cruise in an inside cabin. I can definitely see why there are so many rooms available.

Many of the popular port adventures can easily exceed $500 for a family of 4. Atlantis would run $600. Unless you are doing a beach day on your own or staying on the ship it is hard to do an excursion for a family of 4, with food, for less than $200-$300. Living in Florida means that I can drive to the port and save on the plane ticket that can easily double the price of the vacation. Inside cabin is irrelevant to our family since being on the ship is all that our family cares about. I personally would go on a cruise that dropped me off at CC on the first day and picked me up two days later while it visited any other port.

I am not saying that this is a bargain by any means. I do not think that it is as bad as everyone is making it out to be, especially if you live in Florida and can drive to the port and avoid the costs of a flight and hotel room.

 

[Justacruiser]

For me it's between $600 - $800 just to drive to Port Canaveral. And that's without flying. I have actually looked at jobs in FLR just because of the beaches, weather and cruises. As of yet it hasn't worked out.

Also, I am probably in a different place than most cruisers. We have take 24 DCL's with about 20 in the last 4 years. So, I don't have to cruise in July. I can wait until the price in lower for me. My DD is out on her own so I have no problem going in off-season. I am actually keeping an eye out on the September cruises to see if a discount pops up.

And, I have paid $$$ once for golfing at Atlantis during one cruise. Did it once, won't do it a again. It was on my DD's bucket list. For me (for now) there is not a port adventure I would spend $500 on. That's half a fair of a different cruise, lol.

 

[Ofinn]

I don't book excursions through dcl. I can generally do the same things for 1/4 the cost on my own or booking through someone else.

 

[zymurgy1999]

I don't book excursions through dcl. I can generally do the same things for 1/4 the cost on my own or booking through someone else.

We do the same. We booked the Bernard Tour in St. Maarten. For our family of 4, with tip and food it was still almost $300. I do get your general point, however, anyone who books these sailings and pays for these excursions are suckers.

 

[mariab]

I am with most on this Double dip cruise in July...I am waiting out for the 24th we are a family of five and it a LOT of money over 8,000$ ..If it goes to MTO/FLR we may do it. However for the regular price cruise we can go to the disney hawaii resort and stay in a villa...with airfare. Seeing this made me realize that the full price for a five night dream in july is way to much...I would rather go to Hawaii for 8 days in a villa with a full kitchen and splurge a little on a few nice dinners...The price for hawaii is with a car and trip insurance, 8700$ ..

 

[hayesfamof4]

I keep debating... should I fork out the $4500 for 3 nights or hold off? I want to do the 5 nights in July but what if there are no FL rates? Shouldn't the FL rates be out by now? =(