Do you receive an on board credit, if so booked through Disney or travel agent

[brenbrady]

We are planning a cruise and was wondering if anyone received an on board credit through their travel agent or through Disney. Most of our cruises we did get a credit but none so far have been a Disney cruise. Thanks in advance.

 

[cteddiesgirl]

We are getting OBC through our TA. A lot of TA's offer OBC for Disney cruises.

 

[Dug720]

On Disney it's pretty much through a travel agent or by booking a subsequent cruise while on board (the credit is on the subsequent cruise). They don't need the incentives other lines do to fill their ships.

 

[Geomom]

For a first cruise with Disney, you can get OBC through a TA only.

While on your Disney cruise, you can do an 'on board booking'(OBB) and either book a new cruise or a placeholder cruise (to be used on a cruise within 24 mths and you are charged a $250 refundable deposit) that will give you 10% off that next cruise and an OBC of either $100 (under 7 days) or $200 (7 days or more). OBB's are subject to blockout dates--normally around holidays and 2 day sailings. With your OBB, if you list your TA or transfer it to a TA within 30 days you can get OBC from your TA as well. A lot of TA's will offer 1/2 the OBC they give to new bookings due to their reduced commission for these bookings. Costco is one that will give you the same amount back on a Costco gift card after the cruise, I believe people have said it's 8% of the cruise cost?

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Costco gives you the cash card, and it cruise cost is eligible for executive cash back.

 

[NancyIL]

The travel agency I have used for 5 of my 7 Disney Cruises (MEI/Mouse Fan Travel) doesn’t give onboard credit. Two of the cruises had to be booked with that agency to participate in onboard group events. I booked 3 subsequent cruises with the same agent because she was so good. That agent is no longer with MEI, so my upcoming Panama Canal Cruise was transferred to a different agent.

Should I book any future Disney cruises, I intend to use an agency that was the only one to email me about new Disney cruises -even though I’ve never used them before. The 2 agencies I have used (DU and MEI) sent me NO info.

 

[Billinaz]

Costco gives you the cash card, and it cruise cost is eligible for executive cash back.

And the card is much more than the OBC you get from a TA. It works out to about 8.5% of the cruise cost. If the cruise is 5K, the card would be $425. The higher the cost, the higher the card.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

And the card is much more than the OBC you get from a TA. It works out to about 8.5% of the cruise cost. If the cruise is 5K, the card would be $425. The higher the cost, the higher the card.

So. Much. HUMMUS!!!!

 

[starvenger]

So. Much. HUMMUS!!!!

You could even splurge and get baba ganoush.

 

[n2mm]

For a first cruise with Disney, you can get OBC through a TA only.

While on your Disney cruise, you can do an 'on board booking'(OBB) and either book a new cruise or a placeholder cruise (to be used on a cruise within 24 mths and you are charged a $250 refundable deposit) that will give you 10% off that next cruise and an OBC of either $100 (under 7 days) or $200 (7 days or more). OBB's are subject to blockout dates--normally around holidays and 2 day sailings. With your OBB, if you list your TA or transfer it to a TA within 30 days you can get OBC from your TA as well. A lot of TA's will offer 1/2 the OBC they give to new bookings due to their reduced commission for these bookings. Costco is one that will give you the same amount back on a Costco gift card after the cruise, I believe people have said it's 8% of the cruise cost?

Great explanation. I use Dreams Unlimited and this is how it works with them.

 

[Billinaz]

So. Much. HUMMUS!!!!

The lifetime supply of toilet paper and peanut butter works for us!

 

[Billinaz]

For a first cruise with Disney, you can get OBC through a TA only.

While on your Disney cruise, you can do an 'on board booking'(OBB) and either book a new cruise or a placeholder cruise (to be used on a cruise within 24 mths and you are charged a $250 refundable deposit) that will give you 10% off that next cruise and an OBC of either $100 (under 7 days) or $200 (7 days or more). OBB's are subject to blockout dates--normally around holidays and 2 day sailings. With your OBB, if you list your TA or transfer it to a TA within 30 days you can get OBC from your TA as well. A lot of TA's will offer 1/2 the OBC they give to new bookings due to their reduced commission for these bookings. Costco is one that will give you the same amount back on a Costco gift card after the cruise, I believe people have said it's 8% of the cruise cost?

Mine worked out to be 8.5% or a $1045 cash card.

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

I got $1045
Total fare: $12825
8.15%

Fare before taxes on Disney site: $12320
8.48%

Plus the 2%on executive membership
Plus 4% off by paying with BJs gift cards

 

[lizzyb]

We booked our first 2 cruises with DU because of the OBC, this time I debated booking with costco since the benefit was greater but I could not pay using my American Express which I need to in order to get my travel insurance therefore I went back to DU.

 

[labdogs42]

Travel Agents give OBC and their expertise which can often be invaluable. I used an agent all the time before I became one, even though I was an "expert" from being on the boards. I just felt like it was nice to have someone else helping with my trip and I developed a great relationship with my agent, too. She's still a great friend!