Discounts with DCL when using Disney Visa and no more onboard credit

[fairytalelover]

Just read about the changes for Disney Card Holders:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...enefits-changing-for-disney-visa-cardholders/

 

[Sytrace]

It appears that the changes will not affect your cruise in 2 months and you will still get the 50.00 beverage credit.

The discounts they are offering look pretty good though.

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

Someone else also posted this as a rant thread:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/le...-2017-visa-perks.3548968/page-2#post-56499830

 

[DisneySunPrincess]

It appears that the changes will not affect your cruise in 2 months and you will still get the 50.00 beverage credit.

The discounts they are offering look pretty good though.

Until you read the exclusions. These offers really aren't that great. 10% off a non-discounted photo package. (You get 15% off if you book before the cruise). 10% merchandise discount that has more exclusions than inclusions. 10% discount on only one CC excursion that doesn't interest me and 20% off a massage or facial treatment that is overpriced to begin with. LOL. Sorry....I would have rather had the onboard credit. And,.....you don't even have to book your cruise with the card to get those discounts. It just has to be your card for onboard purchases.

 

[Sytrace]

Until you read the exclusions. These offers really aren't that great. 10% off a non-discounted photo package. (You get 15% off if you book before the cruise). 10% merchandise discount that has more exclusions than inclusions. 10% discount on only one CC excursion that doesn't interest me and 20% off a massage or facial treatment that is overpriced to begin with. LOL. Sorry....I would have rather had the onboard credit. And,.....you don't even have to book your cruise with the card to get those discounts. It just has to be your card for onboard purchases.

I don't buy photos, and already get a merchandise discount as a gold CC member, I don't use the spa and we don't get the CC package they are offering.
However, I also would not drink $50.00 worth of alcohol either and I don't have a Disney Visa.
I just thought I would point out to the OP that the cruise she has booked for this year , according to her signature, would not be affected by the changes starting in 2017

As for the store purchase discount exclusions...check out the Macy's 20% off Discount offers and you will see that the exclusions for the discounts onboard Disney Cruise line are not that far off of those at Macys.

 

[LSUfan4444]

Until you read the exclusions. These offers really aren't that great. 10% off a non-discounted photo package. (You get 15% off if you book before the cruise). 10% merchandise discount that has more exclusions than inclusions. 10% discount on only one CC excursion that doesn't interest me and 20% off a massage or facial treatment that is overpriced to begin with. LOL. Sorry....I would have rather had the onboard credit. And,.....you don't even have to book your cruise with the card to get those discounts. It just has to be your card for onboard purchases.

What am I missing?




Disney Cruise Line will be making some changes to their onboard perks for Disney Visa cardholders. Currently, when guests pay for their Disney Cruise with a Disney Visa card, they will receive a $50 onboard beverage credit. This offer is still good through the end of 2016, but, according to the Disney Cruise Line Blog, will no longer be available in 2017.

In 2017, the Key to the World cards will be marked to show that a guest is a Disney Visa cardholder. Guests will now receive the following benefits:

• 10% Off Select Disney Cruise Line Digital Photo Packages
  Receive 10% off non-discounted 10-photo, 15-photo, 20-photo and all-inclusive digital photo packages. Not valid for purchases on photo books, retail items, printed photos, or folio packages.
• 10% Off Select Merchandise Aboard Disney Cruise Line
  Receive 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Discount is not valid on previous purchases or on purchases of Port Adventures (Excursions), photos and photo packages, trunk shows, fine jewelry and timepieces, Disney Gift Cards, tobacco, alcohol, Add-a-Dollar (Wildlife Conservation Fund), postage stamps, original or consignment art, select limited editions, select specialty items, purchase-with-purchase offers, newspapers/periodicals, videos, DVDs, CDs, sundries, kitchen production/prepared foods, digital/video/disposable cameras, film, consumer electronics, National branded fragrances, treatments and cosmetics, select collectibles, handmade items, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Pirate League packages, themed experiences (e.g., Royal Court, Royal Tea), shipping or taxes, or on phone, email, online or mail order purchases, or at merchandise locations located at Disney Castaway Cay.
• 10% Off a Castaway Cay Getaway Package
  Receive 10% off a Castaway Cay Getaway Package and enjoy snorkeling, bicycle rental, float or inner-tube rental on Castaway Cay, our private island! Not valid for any other Port Adventures (Excursions) or Castaway Cayactivities and amenities.
• 20% Off Select Onboard Massages or Facial Treatments
  Receive 20% off a non-discounted massage or facial treatment service aboard Disney Cruise Line ships on port days only.

These benefits are still only available when the cruise was paid for with a Disney Visa card and when the Disney visa card is put on the stateroom account for payment.

 

[LSUfan4444]

• 10% Off Select Merchandise Aboard Disney Cruise Line

  Receive 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Discount is not valid on previous purchases or on purchases of Port Adventures (Excursions), photos and photo packages, trunk shows, fine jewelry and timepieces, Disney Gift Cards, tobacco, alcohol, Add-a-Dollar (Wildlife Conservation Fund), postage stamps, original or consignment art, select limited editions, select specialty items, purchase-with-purchase offers, newspapers/periodicals, videos, DVDs, CDs, sundries, kitchen production/prepared foods, digital/video/disposable cameras, film, consumer electronics, National branded fragrances, treatments and cosmetics, select collectibles, handmade items, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Pirate League packages, themed experiences (e.g., Royal Court, Royal Tea), shipping or taxes, or on phone, email, online or mail order purchases, or at merchandise locations located at Disney Castaway Cay.

So basically, onboard souvineers, correct? Clothing, stuffed animals, kicteh items houseware, etc, etc....the basics

 

[PrincessShmoo]

What am I missing?




Disney Cruise Line will be making some changes to their onboard perks for Disney Visa cardholders. Currently, when guests pay for their Disney Cruise with a Disney Visa card, they will receive a $50 onboard beverage credit. This offer is still good through the end of 2016, but, according to the Disney Cruise Line Blog, will no longer be available in 2017.

In 2017, the Key to the World cards will be marked to show that a guest is a Disney Visa cardholder. Guests will now receive the following benefits:

• 10% Off Select Disney Cruise Line Digital Photo Packages
  Receive 10% off non-discounted 10-photo, 15-photo, 20-photo and all-inclusive digital photo packages. Not valid for purchases on photo books, retail items, printed photos, or folio packages.
• 10% Off Select Merchandise Aboard Disney Cruise Line
  Receive 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Discount is not valid on previous purchases or on purchases of Port Adventures (Excursions), photos and photo packages, trunk shows, fine jewelry and timepieces, Disney Gift Cards, tobacco, alcohol, Add-a-Dollar (Wildlife Conservation Fund), postage stamps, original or consignment art, select limited editions, select specialty items, purchase-with-purchase offers, newspapers/periodicals, videos, DVDs, CDs, sundries, kitchen production/prepared foods, digital/video/disposable cameras, film, consumer electronics, National branded fragrances, treatments and cosmetics, select collectibles, handmade items, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Pirate League packages, themed experiences (e.g., Royal Court, Royal Tea), shipping or taxes, or on phone, email, online or mail order purchases, or at merchandise locations located at Disney Castaway Cay.
• 10% Off a Castaway Cay Getaway Package
  Receive 10% off a Castaway Cay Getaway Package and enjoy snorkeling, bicycle rental, float or inner-tube rental on Castaway Cay, our private island! Not valid for any other Port Adventures (Excursions) or Castaway Cayactivities and amenities.
• 20% Off Select Onboard Massages or Facial Treatments
  Receive 20% off a non-discounted massage or facial treatment service aboard Disney Cruise Line ships on port days only.

These benefits are still only available when the cruise was paid for with a Disney Visa card and when the Disney visa card is put on the stateroom account for payment.

According to the VISA Rewards page it only says this:
Use your Disney Visa® Card during online check-in or onboard at Guest Relations for all onboard purchases to treat your family to amazing perks while you relax, shop and play throughout your voyage.

• $50 Onboard Credit for Sailings Through December 30, 2016
  Receive a $50 onboard credit for beverages when you pay for your Disney Cruise Line vacation in full with your Disney Visa Card and mention this offer for sailings through December 30, 2016.
  
  
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  Here’s how to take advantage of your newDisney Cruise Line perks for sailings on or after January 1, 2017.
  1. When you check-in online or onboard at Guest Relations, enter your Disney Visa Card as your form of payment for all onboard purchases.
  
  2. When you arrive at the ship, your “Key to the World” card will indicate that you are a Disney Visa Cardmember and eligible for the following onboard perks. Please mention these offers to ensure that you receive the savings.
  
  3. Cardmember perks cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, including Cast Member, Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club®, Florida resident, etc.
  

 

[DisneySunPrincess]

According to the VISA Rewards page it only says this:
Use your Disney Visa® Card during online check-in or onboard at Guest Relations for all onboard purchases to treat your family to amazing perks while you relax, shop and play throughout your voyage.

• $50 Onboard Credit for Sailings Through December 30, 2016
  Receive a $50 onboard credit for beverages when you pay for your Disney Cruise Line vacation in full with your Disney Visa Card and mention this offer for sailings through December 30, 2016.
  
  
• 
  
  Here’s how to take advantage of your newDisney Cruise Line perks for sailings on or after January 1, 2017.
  1. When you check-in online or onboard at Guest Relations, enter your Disney Visa Card as your form of payment for all onboard purchases.
  
  2. When you arrive at the ship, your “Key to the World” card will indicate that you are a Disney Visa Cardmember and eligible for the following onboard perks. Please mention these offers to ensure that you receive the savings.
  
  3. Cardmember perks cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, including Cast Member, Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club®, Florida resident, etc.

Thank you. Yes, that is why I said that you did NOT have to book your cruise with the Disney Visa Card to get those benefits.

 

[LSUfan4444]

I already get a OBB discount and stand to get a discount if we spend $50 on souvenirs so I'm a winner here.

 

[lawgator]

We tried to use our Disney Visa for our shipboard charges last time, but I won't do it again. The cruise ship ran our card the night before we returned to port to pay for our charges (gratuities, etc) and it was declined for security reasons because we did not notify Chase we were leaving the country and it came through as a foreign country charge since we were in international waters. At least this is what Chase told me when I called them later. This is the only time this has ever happened on a Disney cruise and was somewhat embarrassing and delayed us before we left the ship to give them another credit card. I always do notify Chase when we go out of country, but forgot for the Bahamas cruise. (We didn't buy anything in Nassau with it). Also, for any purchases you might make in Nassau, there would be a foreign currency transaction fee. We get a little extra discount to buy merchandise onboard with our Castaway Gold status, so that's good enough for us. We also always book while onboard for our next cruise for a 10% discount (and onboard credit) and I don't think right now you can get both onboard booking perk and Disney Visa perk (the current drink credit). We use Disney gift cards to pay for most of our cruise fare saving another 5% with the Target red card or Sams Club, so the Disney Visa card isn't our most economical option anyway.

 

[bumbershoot]

We tried to use our Disney Visa for our shipboard charges last time, but I won't do it again. The cruise ship ran our card the night before we returned to port to pay for our charges (gratuities, etc) and it was declined for security reasons because we did not notify Chase we were leaving the country and it came through as a foreign country charge since we were in international waters. At least this is what Chase told me when I called them later. This is the only time this has ever happened on a Disney cruise and was somewhat embarrassing and delayed us before we left the ship to give them another credit card. I always do notify Chase when we go out of country, but forgot for the Bahamas cruise. (We didn't buy anything in Nassau with it).

A Disney Chase card should not decline when on a Disney Cruise. That's just crazy.

 

[abuck75]

If I register my Disney Visa as credit card on file for the ship, but also have gift cards or disney rewards that I want applied toward my statement, will I still get the benefit?

 

[erionm]

If I register my Disney Visa as credit card on file for the ship, but also have gift cards or disney rewards that I want applied toward my statement, will I still get the benefit?

From DisneyRewards.com:

Here’s how to take advantage of your new Disney Cruise Line perks.
1. When you check-in online or onboard at Guest Relations, enter your Disney Visa Card as your form of payment for all onboard purchases.

2. When you arrive at the ship, your “Key to the World” card will indicate that you are a Disney Visa Cardmember and eligible for the following onboard perks. Please mention these offers to ensure that you receive the savings.

3. Cardmember perks cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, including Cast Member, Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club®, etc.

The way I read it, the discount will be applied at the time of purchase. Adding your gift cards & redemption cards as basically an onboard credit should not impact any discounts.

 

[Cackyschmackers]

If I register my Disney Visa as credit card on file for the ship, but also have gift cards or disney rewards that I want applied toward my statement, will I still get the benefit?

Yes. If you have a Disney Visa on file, "DV" will be printed on your KTTW card (in the corner). You will get the 10% off of (most) merchandise in the gift shops, and we used it for a discount on a CC excursion (we were just on the Dream). You do not have to book your entire cruise or use the Visa for the excursion to receive the benefits (there's also a spa discount when in port). We had it on file but used OBC and Disney Dream Reward dollars first. The very last thing that was charged was our Visa (only like $157 since we used the OBC and Dream Rewards first). And you still have 6 months to pay it off. Win win!