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[HallsofVA]

That is so weird. Why on earth would a verandah cat 6A cost more than an 8A? someone is smoking something with DCL? I do not understand that, at all.

And please explain why you're considering 8D at such a little cost savings? I'm confused.


No, I do not think it was you. But your post made me laugh.

I think it was me who made the post that confused you, so I explained it, and now you're still confused!

It must be late, because above you say "why on earth would a verandah cat 6A cost more than an 8A". I would expect it to cost more since you're getting a verandah instead of an oceanview room. I was surprised that the top two oceanview categories cost more, not less, than the 6A verandah (which isn't even the lowest verandah category) and the 6A verandah was only $14 more than the 10A inside room!

As to why we'd consider the Cat 8 room over the 6A verandah room? The oceanview room has more interior space inside, and is on the side of the ship with a better view of CC. Plus we've historically not used the verandahs enough to warrant paying extra for them, and the porthole allows our kids to press their faces to the glass as far as they like, with no risk of them falling overboard. But I think it might be fun to have a verandah on a MV sailing (to waive the little mickey hands around if the do the same for the Fantasy), so we'll probably stick with it.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I think it was me who made the post that confused you, so I explained it, and now you're still confused!

It must be late, because above you say "why on earth would a verandah cat 6A cost more than an 8A". I would expect it to cost more since you're getting a verandah instead of an oceanview room. I was surprised that the top two oceanview categories cost more, not less, than the 6A verandah (which isn't even the lowest verandah category) and the 6A verandah was only $14 more than the 10A inside room!

As to why we'd consider the Cat 8 room over the 6A verandah room? The oceanview room has more interior space inside, and is on the side of the ship with a better view of CC. Plus we've historically not used the verandahs enough to warrant paying extra for them, and the porthole allows our kids to press their faces to the glass as far as they like, with no risk of them falling overboard. But I think it might be fun to have a verandah on a MV sailing (to waive the little mickey hands around if the do the same for the Fantasy), so we'll probably stick with it.

arggh I meant why would a verandah cost less than oceanview. LESS. Why do I keep messing up what I'm trying to say on this thread? LOL

Oh and thanks for explaining your reason for possibly switching to oceanview instead of verandah, with very little savings involved (and maybe even paying more?!?)
It is really weird to have a verandah room cost less than oceanview. I wish that would happen for me sometime. LOL It's always more. always always always more for us -sometimes substantially more- for us to get verandah over oceanview. LOL

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

I think it was me who made the post that confused you, so I explained it, and now you're still confused!

It must be late, because above you say "why on earth would a verandah cat 6A cost more than an 8A". I would expect it to cost more since you're getting a verandah instead of an oceanview room. I was surprised that the top two oceanview categories cost more, not less, than the 6A verandah (which isn't even the lowest verandah category) and the 6A verandah was only $14 more than the 10A inside room!

As to why we'd consider the Cat 8 room over the 6A verandah room? The oceanview room has more interior space inside, and is on the side of the ship with a better view of CC. Plus we've historically not used the verandahs enough to warrant paying extra for them, and the porthole allows our kids to press their faces to the glass as far as they like, with no risk of them falling overboard. But I think it might be fun to have a verandah on a MV sailing (to waive the little mickey hands around if the do the same for the Fantasy), so we'll probably stick with it.

Yes, I have been seriously considering these large window rooms for the very same reason: my kids would enjoy sitting in those windows with nary a worry about falling overboard. Looks like alot of light coming through, open floor plan in some of those rooms, with a suite like feel in others, plus no possibility of breathing in someone's else's smoking from a verandah. We decided to stay with the verandah on our next two cruises, but when we book onboard for something in the future I'll definitely consider those window rooms. Thanks for all your advice yesterday!

 

[Aggiegrl]

Yes, I have been seriously considering these large window rooms for the very same reason: my kids would enjoy sitting in those windows with nary a worry about falling overboard. Looks like alot of light coming through, open floor plan in some of those rooms, with a suite like feel in others, plus no possibility of breathing in someone's else's smoking from a verandah. We decided to stay with the verandah on our next two cruises, but when we book onboard for something in the future I'll definitely consider those window rooms. Thanks for all your advice yesterday!

We booked an 8D for this reason. We have a 2 year old and the window will be perfect for him. I know they have locks and whatnot, but makes me a little uneasy to have a 2 year old sleep next to the verandah doors.

 

[diane648]

First of all, thanks so much to HallsofVA for this thread - in my opinion, it's the best source of info on the Dream. I appreciate all your effort!

Now to the question - We have 10656 (5A) booked for the 5/29 Double Dip, but now I'm questioning that selection since the Cleaning/Maintenance Platform appears to be directly next to this room.

Any opinion(s) on this room, and/or how much of a distraction the platform will be?

Thanks!

 

[ladypirate]

Congratulations! And you are continuing the trend of 9A folks getting upgraded out of the 9A rooms.



6678 is one of the obstructed verandah rooms, so if you have the chance to switch them, you might want to go ahead and do so, if it would be a concern to them. There is the possibility that those obstructed verandahs could be reclassified, but given that they are billed as metal walled verandahs, it's not a guarantee. So if you want to take the chance between now and then that they might get recategorized, then keep it and you might get some benefit. Or they might move you, which could split you up if you have family all in the same locale.

Ummmm, yep. DCL needs to get this straight. People who are not DIS'ers and do all the obsessive research in advance could be quite p-o'd when they get on board! We are on deck 8 mid-ship and my mom and brother are going in this other cabin. After much madcap emails last night and reading thru 100's of posts, i think i am moving them to a 6A cabin 10658 with that huge verandah (verandah for reading is what mom wants and everyone knows you need to make sure mom is happy...). It will be a one category upgrade but i'll do it. Thanks for the help!

sarah

 

[Carlnne]

Ummmm, yep. DCL needs to get this straight. People who are not DIS'ers and do all the obsessive research in advance could be quite p-o'd when they get on board! We are on deck 8 mid-ship and my mom and brother are going in this other cabin. After much madcap emails last night and reading thru 100's of posts, i think i am moving them to a 6A cabin 10658 with that huge verandah (verandah for reading is what mom wants and everyone knows you need to make sure mom is happy...). It will be a one category upgrade but i'll do it. Thanks for the help!

sarah

Sarah- i see you are on the same cruise as I. I had the 10658 room booked but just switched to a 5E room a few nights ago. So if you want that room and its still available, grab it! I wasnt sure the room set up would work for us but loved the veranda- it was a tough choice.

 

[TDWZ]

I don't think anyone has posted this yet--hopefully the link will work.

We have this room booked for our October cruise. Bummed there is no privacy curtain, but LOVE the huge veranda and interesting layout.

http://www.**************.net/2011/...ce-and-magical-views-for-a-cruise-out-to-sea/

 

[FAUguy]

It's probably more accurate to say that a higher category verandah cost less than an 8A. When we booked the Fantasy MV cruise on 1/17/11, the Cat 6A cost was less than the Cat 8B or 8A cost for the same number of people. And it was only $100-$170 to downgrade from the verandah to a 8C or 8D room. So we booked the 6A though we keep considering the 8D rooms.

Here are the prices I see for that cruise with the ones that are out of sequence highlighted:
11A - $5813
8D - $5827
8C - $5897
10A - $5981
6A - $5995 This is what we booked and is now sold out
8B - $6037
8A - $6219
5D - $6247

For my 7-night cruise in May 2012 on the Fantasy, the prices for 2 adults are:
INSIDE:
11C $2,536.74
11B $2,648.74
11A $2,704.74
10A $2,830.74

OCEAN VIEW:
9B $2,340.74
9A $2,424.74
8D $2,564.74
8C $2,606.74 (This is what I had booked, room 8514)
8B $2,704.74
8A $2,830.74 (This is what I changed to, room 6016)

VERANDAH:
6B $2,886.74
6A $2,942.74
5E $3,054.74
5D $3,138.74
5C $3,208.74
5B $3,236.74
5A $3,320.74
4D $3,446.74
4C $3,516.74
4B $3,572.74
4A $3,684.74

As you can see, the inside rooms are currently the same price as the ocean view rooms. But there's only about $50-100 difference between the 8A and 6B/6A.

On our 3 days cruise a few years ago, we had a verandah and only went out there twice for a few minutes. There was too much other stuff to do (and we felt a bit rushed anyways). That's why this time around I booked the 7-night so we could have more time, but still think the premium that the verandah cost would probably not be used all that much.

 

[DizDragonfly]

INSIDE:
10A $2,830.74

VERANDAH:
6B $2,886.74


As you can see, the inside rooms are currently the same price as the ocean view rooms. But there's only about $50-100 difference between the 8A and 6B/6A.

Better than that, there's only $56 difference between an inside 10A and a veranda 6B. Crazy!

 

[justmestace]

arggh I meant why would a verandah cost less than oceanview. LESS. Why do I keep messing up what I'm trying to say on this thread? LOL

Oh and thanks for explaining your reason for possibly switching to oceanview instead of verandah, with very little savings involved (and maybe even paying more?!?)
It is really weird to have a verandah room cost less than oceanview. I wish that would happen for me sometime. LOL It's always more. always always always more for us -sometimes substantially more- for us to get verandah over oceanview. LOL

Maybe our brains are hiding out together somewhere??
I'm blaming it on my kids. Kids will do that to you, drain your brain. That's MY story and I'm sticking to it!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Maybe our brains are hiding out together somewhere??
I'm blaming it on my kids. Kids will do that to you, drain your brain. That's MY story and I'm sticking to it!

Is that what they call mommy brain? Because if so, I've definitely got it

Better than that, there's only $56 difference between an inside 10A and a veranda 6B. Crazy!

That is so crazy!
Why can't it be like that on my cruise so I can upgrade to verandah for next to nothing? wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[disneymagicgirl]

haha

I am totally confused by the one post that said a "lower category verandah" cost less than the 8a?!?!

Sorry, I was trying to say that one of the lower categories in the verandah tier of categories is less $$ than a 8a room. That make more sense or clear as mud? My 6A is cheaper than an 8a...same cruise.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

^^ I gotcha. It's been explained but I still don't get it. It's .... unnatural. LOL

 

[HallsofVA]

First of all, thanks so much to HallsofVA for this thread - in my opinion, it's the best source of info on the Dream. I appreciate all your effort!

Now to the question - We have 10656 (5A) booked for the 5/29 Double Dip, but now I'm questioning that selection since the Cleaning/Maintenance Platform appears to be directly next to this room.

Any opinion(s) on this room, and/or how much of a distraction the platform will be?

Thanks!

While the cleaning platforms were quite evident and many were in extended positions in the pictures that I used for the indexes (from when the Dream first floated out at the end of October), subsequent pictures have shown them in a retracted, or collapsed posture when not in use. As a result, they don't seem to cause any problems or distractions from the few folks who have mentioned them since the ship start sailing.

Better than that, there's only $56 difference between an inside 10A and a veranda 6B. Crazy!

How about the $15 difference between the 10A and 6A room on the Fantasy MV that I posted!

Sorry, I was trying to say that one of the lower categories in the verandah tier of categories is less $$ than a 8a room. That make more sense or clear as mud? My 6A is cheaper than an 8a...same cruise.

Same here on the Fantasy MV. You can see the rates posted on the previous page.

 

[stric12345]

I wish I had read this thread earlier! I am sailing in August in Cabin 7022. I sent my travel agent an email to see if I could be moved, but according to DCL's site, there are no other Cat 5C cabins available. How obstructed do you think the view will be, and what is the chance DCL will reclassify these cabins?

 

[HallsofVA]

I wish I had read this thread earlier! I am sailing in August in Cabin 7022. I sent my travel agent an email to see if I could be moved, but according to DCL's site, there are no other Cat 5C cabins available. How obstructed do you think the view will be, and what is the chance DCL will reclassify these cabins?

You are actually in luck, at least to finding information about your room. The Passporter folks sailed in 7022 on the christening cruise, and posted a full review with photos and video out on their site. You can see the obstruction, the view from the balcony, and all other aspects of the room and the hallway outside the room if you watch their various videos and look at their pictures.

As to how likely it is they will be reclassified, I think that will depend on how many people complain about the rooms, both before sailing (by insisting on being moved) or once onboard and through the comment cards after the cruise. It took a bit before the obstructed view cabins on the Magic and Wonder were reclassified, but they ultimately were in response to customer feedback and complaints.

Here's the link!
http://www.passporter.com/disney-cruises/disney-dream-cruise-ship-photos-videos.html

 

[FAUguy]

For my 7-night cruise in May 2012 on the Fantasy, the prices for 2 adults are:
INSIDE:
11C $2,536.74
11B $2,648.74
11A $2,704.74
10A $2,830.74

OCEAN VIEW:
9B $2,340.74
9A $2,424.74
8D $2,564.74
8C $2,606.74 (This is what I had booked, room 8514)
8B $2,704.74
8A $2,830.74 (This is what I changed to, room 6016)

VERANDAH:
6B $2,886.74
6A $2,942.74
5E $3,054.74
5D $3,138.74
5C $3,208.74
5B $3,236.74
5A $3,320.74
4D $3,446.74
4C $3,516.74
4B $3,572.74
4A $3,684.74

I checked again today, and all those prices for the Inside and Oceanview have now gone up $200-$400 per cabin. But the Verandah room prices are still the same.
10A is now $3096, 8A is $3110, which makes more than the Verandah 6B/6A/5E.

 

[justmestace]

I checked again today, and all those prices for the Inside and Oceanview have now gone up $200-$400 per cabin. But the Verandah room prices are still the same.
10A is now $3096, 8A is $3110, which makes more than the Verandah 6B/6A/5E.

I just posted this on another thread....might give some insight as to the prices going up:




I just got an email from my TA telling me that DCL is pulling all of the inside and oceanview rooms that are usually available for the TA's to book, and taking them back into DCL's own inventory...in two days.
That means that all the hype about the Dream is working, and Disney doesn't want to share the profits, and has also proven this by raising the prices, probably sooner than they normally would.

Forgot to mention....all the rooms that are being pulled are for cruises starting July 10, and ending with Sept 29.

 

[HallsofVA]

I checked again today, and all those prices for the Inside and Oceanview have now gone up $200-$400 per cabin. But the Verandah room prices are still the same.
10A is now $3096, 8A is $3110, which makes more than the Verandah 6B/6A/5E.

The prices on the Fantasy MV cruise have jumped sharply as well. But there remains one strange price - the 8A rooms are still more expensive than the 5D Verandah rooms for a family of 4.

Here's what I posted just a few days ago, with the updated prices off to the side:
1/28/11 -> 2/1/11 price
11A - $5813 -> $6569 = $756 increase
8D - $5827 -> $6961 = $1134 inc
8C - $5897 -> $7045 = $1148 inc
10A - $5981 -> (not avail)
6A - $5995 -> (not avail)
8B - $6037 -> $7227 = $1190 inc
8A - $6219 -> $7451 = $1232 inc
5D - $6247 -> $7437 (lower than 8A) = $1190 inc