Current *GT/MTO/FLR Discounts!

[Justacruiser]

Here are the *GT discounts for today 8/17/2015

*GT (4)
Fantasy, 7-Night Eastern Caribbean 10/10/2015 VGT $3,782.00
Wonder, 5-Night Baja Cruise 10/4/2015 IGT $2,451.00 OGT $3,401.00 VGT $4,351.00
Wonder, 5-Night Baja Cruise 10/11/2015 OGT $3,401.00 VGT $4,351.00
Wonder, 14-Night Eastern Panama Canal Cruise 10/23/2015 IGT $3,374.00 OGT $3,850.00

 

[Ofinn]

I totally understand. I am a travel agent so I qualify for interline rates and my husband gets MTO rates...plus we have a certificate for an additional 25% off and I am still struggling to find a cruise I am willing to pay for. Its not even about being able to afford it, but being willing to pay the rates. We did get a great MTO for the 2015 WBPC thanks to Justacruiser posting it and I jumped on it...but now, I just dont know if we will sail again.

We have been able to get a few interline rates. Our Hawaii cruise is an interline rate. They were good rates maybe 50% off which put them right about the same cost as full fare on RCI or NCL.....Lol. The only cruise that I've found that I think is a good price next year is the transatlantic WB. I like the itinerary I like the price, but I would like a more port intensive cruise. I may book that with my OBB as a back up, and then keep my eyes open for GT rates and interlines to Alaska, Panama, Europe. I want to do something different next year. We have been all over the Caribbean. I keep looking at the prices on the European cruises, and I think are they really going to able to sell them at that price???? My gut instinct says no. I could spend a month in Europe with what they cost.

I expect the San Juan cruises to be discounted again next year. If you haven't done that cruise it's fantastic. We did it last year with an interline rate. The Transatlantic's seem to sell pretty well because they price them low to start, but any other repositioning cruise is likely to be discounted. Like you I need a good rate. The cost of the cruise is just part of the vacation. There's hotels, restaurants, port excursions, rental cars, dog kennel, airport parking and on and on. It really adds up.

 

[Justacruiser]

Here are the updated MTO discounts for 8/17/15

NEW (1)
Wonder Wonder, 5-Night Baja Cruise 10/11/2015 MTO/I $2,001.00 MTO/O $2,751.00 MTO/V $3,501.00

MTO (4)
Fantasy, 7-Night Eastern Caribbean 10/10/2015 MTO/V $3,264.00
Wonder, 5-Night Baja Cruise 10/4/2015 MTO/I $2,001.00 MTO/O $2,751.00
Wonder, 5-Night Baja Cruise 10/11/2015 MTO/I $2,001.00 MTO/O $2,751.00 MTO/V $3,501.00
Wonder, 14-Night Eastern Panama Canal Cruise 10/23/2015 MTO/I $3,094.00 MTO/O $3,374.00

 

[jay24k]

Called Disney and most of their ships are selling out. Amazing with their prices so high this year. Kind of bummed to be honest. I think it is a bad move on Disney's part to be so expensive. People will try other ships and realize they may be similar/better than Disney at a fraction of the cost. Sure, you don't get the characters but we never meet them anyway. We just liked the atmosphere and the boat.

 

[lucas]

Hoping for a code for 11/6/15. Either 5 night on Dream from Port Canaveral - OR - 3 night on Magic from Miami.

 

[ffmommy]

Disney also just changed their alcohol policy now which was a big point that many used to justify the higher cost
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/201...alcohol-policy-corkage-fee-effective-9302015/

 

[Ofinn]

Disney also just changed their alcohol policy now which was a big point that many used to justify the higher cost
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/201...alcohol-policy-corkage-fee-effective-9302015/

This is not good. It was a savings for a lot of people. I generally only drink wine or beer so it doesnt really effect us. It says only 12 oz beers. I thought most bottled beer was 16? Weird policy change.

 

[mariab]

Disney also just changed their alcohol policy now which was a big point that many used to justify the higher cost
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/201...alcohol-policy-corkage-fee-effective-9302015/

Great now I need to try and book a cruise before sept. 30 or I will be drinking lots of wine 2 bottles per adult..that makes 4 bottles ...hubby can have the beers...UGH!!! Not happy at all!!!

 

[shburks]

I totally understand. I am a travel agent so I qualify for interline rates and my husband gets MTO rates...plus we have a certificate for an additional 25% off and I am still struggling to find a cruise I am willing to pay for. Its not even about being able to afford it, but being willing to pay the rates. We did get a great MTO for the 2015 WBPC thanks to Justacruiser posting it and I jumped on it...but now, I just dont know if we will sail again.

Be careful...you'll get a warning or banned if you mention that you're a travel agent!

 

[cscream13]

5800 for 2 adults and 2 kids. Yikes that's not a deal at all. It's at least 2k higher than last Octobers VGT rates for a family of four. It's Fall break week though so maybe the end of Oct will be better.

We also sailed VGT on Fantasy the last two years (2013 and 2014) for about half the price of the 10/10/15 VGT. For the first time ever, I booked opening day price for one of the NYC sailing next October 2016 - pushing through my sticker shock - and I am starting to think more and more it may be the best price we'll see. We're taking a 5-day on RCL in a few weeks to avoid having to fly (sailing out of NJ). After a few years on Disney, I'm interested in how the comparison will feel. I have a feeling I'll still be back here looking for scarce discounts...

 

[MunFam]

Be careful...you'll get a warning or banned if you mention that you're a travel agent!

I only do corporate travel, so unless someone here on DIS needs to charter multiple 757's, book 500-1,000 hotel rooms, etc. I am of no service to them anyways. The only personal travel I do is my own.

 

[carolinejax]

Hi, I haven't kept up with the boards since I haven't been looking to sail for a while, but I just looked back a few pages and it looks like their are not too many good deals right now. The past 2 years we have booked FLR and VGT for Fantasy for Oct and Nov sailings and have gotten great deals. We are hoping to get on the Jan 2 Fantasy this year so my oldest doesn't miss too much school. Do you think their is any chance of that one going on sale? Thanks so much!

Caroline

 

[MissDaisyofTexas]

Wow--those IGT/VGT prices for the Fantasy and Wonder above are more than opening day prices!

 

[placeela]

For those of you interested, I came across some MTO and GT rates for the 10/4 and 10/23 Western Caribbean sailings on the Magic. However, I have to say that I am really disappointed because they don't seem to be very discounted, much like the 10/10 Fantasy sailing. I was really hoping to go on a cruise this fall or winter, but I am starting to think that Disney isn't going to put out discounts like they used to, even during the slow months.

 

[Justacruiser]

i will put out an updated list later today!

 

[momof2n2]

For those of you interested, I came across some MTO and GT rates for the 10/4 and 10/23 Western Caribbean sailings on the Magic. However, I have to say that I am really disappointed because they don't seem to be very discounted, much like the 10/10 Fantasy sailing. I was really hoping to go on a cruise this fall or winter, but I am starting to think that Disney isn't going to put out discounts like they used to, even during the slow months.

This saddens me. I was keyed up. We may be the one-and-done family I didn't want to be.

 

[zymurgy1999]

Well played Disney. Raise prices into the stratosphere, start whittling away special amenities by taking away the pillowcase signing and changing the alcohol policy then slowly release "discounts" that are 25% higher than opening day prices. Well played indeed.

 

[Trera]

Well played Disney. Raise prices into the stratosphere, start whittling away special amenities by taking away the pillowcase signing and changing the alcohol policy then slowly release "discounts" that are 25% higher than opening day prices. Well played indeed.

Stockholders approve. And it doesnt seem to keep the ships from filling up.

We on this board are the vocal minority.

 

[zymurgy1999]

Stockholders approve. And it doesnt seem to keep the ships from filling up.

We on this board are the vocal minority.

Yep. I was one of the angry ones on the other strings complaining about Disney turning into big, bad Standard Oil of the early 1900's. Tipping point not yet hit.

 

[Ofinn]

This saddens me. I was keyed up. We may be the one-and-done family I didn't want to be.

Hopefully you'll be so happy with NCL that it won't matter. At least with NCL you don't have to wait until 60 days and hope the price drops. The prices on NCL are great no matter when you book.