Guarantee Status vs. IGT/OGT/VGT

[MouseinMelbourne]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 8622 - 4B Deck 8, Aft (barely)
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 14 Days (the same day I booked)
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Very happy. Perfect deck, large cabin, Castaway side. Couldn’t have picked it better myself and I saved $500. (Same as my previous booking in post #498!)
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? N/A
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Thursday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Noon. I booked the cruise at 11:15am and by noon I was assigned a cabin
9. What month is your cruise? September 10, 2021

 

[AquaDame]

8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Noon. I booked the cruise at 11:15am and by noon I was assigned a cabin

I feel like this has to be some kind of record..!

 

[lanejudy]

Sorry if the answer is here somplace, but I am completely confused.
I want to book cabin 9072 (05A) mid-ship on the Wish in June 2022. The Disney site said it is a Guaranteed space but they will assign the cabin. I have to stay mid-ship because Grandma has motion sickness concerns. Does Disney stay in the mid-ship area when they assign the cabin or could I end of front or back of the ship?

Can we cancel if we are not assigned mid_ship?

When DCL has a certain percentage of staterooms in a given category booked, they shift to "GTY" and no longer allow the guest to chose a specific stateroom. This allows them some flexibility.

However, by booking "GTY" you agree to allow DCL to assign the stateroom, which will be at least the category you book -- so most likely you would be assigned a 5A though it is possible you'd be assigned something in category 4(A-E). You may be able to request a different stateroom if you don't like what gets assigned, but they may not have another to give you. You can cancel, however depending on when you receive that stateroom assignment it may be within the penalty period if you do cancel.

Unfortunately, most if not all of the Wish cruises available have gone GTY status because of the popularity. If you can wait for the next release you may have a better chance of getting the area you prefer. Otherwise you take your chances with GTY.

(FYI...9072 on the Wish appears to be a category 5B. 5A staterooms appear to be only on deck 10, but forward, midship and aft locations.)

 

[VacationBill]

When DCL has a certain percentage of staterooms in a given category booked, they shift to "GTY" and no longer allow the guest to chose a specific stateroom. This allows them some flexibility.

However, by booking "GTY" you agree to allow DCL to assign the stateroom, which will be at least the category you book -- so most likely you would be assigned a 5A though it is possible you'd be assigned something in category 4(A-E). You may be able to request a different stateroom if you don't like what gets assigned, but they may not have another to give you. You can cancel, however depending on when you receive that stateroom assignment it may be within the penalty period if you do cancel.

Unfortunately, most if not all of the Wish cruises available have gone GTY status because of the popularity. If you can wait for the next release you may have a better chance of getting the area you prefer. Otherwise you take your chances with GTY.

(FYI...9072 on the Wish appears to be a category 5B. 5A staterooms appear to be only on deck 10, but forward, midship and aft locations.)

Thank you for your response. That clears it up!
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[ArielRae]

Noticed not many people posting their assignments for COVID sailings so wanted to add mine.

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 4A Deck 8 Aft - #9108
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 7 Days
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Very happy, highest category before you hit concierge.
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? N/A
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Friday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? In the afternoon sometime
9. What month is your cruise? September 24, 2021

 

[markmyboy]

Was very excited to get my stateroom assignment today, so thought I'd share!

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 4A #9604
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 7
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Very happy!
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? Yes, family's linked reservation is in the connecting stateroom
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Friday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Around 3pm
9. What month is your cruise? September

 

[mmouse37]

Getting anxious.....6 days out and no assignment yet. Hopefully today or tomorrow! Booked VGT.

MJ

 

[brandtb]

Two weeks to go. No assignment yet -- booked VGT. We will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary during this trip...

 

[mmouse37]

Ok....assignment was made today!!

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 4B #7110
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 6
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Very happy!
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? N/A
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Monday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Sometime between noon and 3:45 when I checked again
9. What month is your cruise? September 27th

 

[brandtb]

Got the assignment yesterday:

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 7A, 6178
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 11
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Meh
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? N/A
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Wednesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Early afternoon
9. What month is your cruise? October 4th

 

[rere101399]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT 7A
2. What category and room # did you get? 5C 7034
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 13
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Happy enough. Would prefer midship but I’ll take forward over aft. Happy with 5C verandah vs 7A.
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together?
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Tuesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Around 11:30-11:45 am eastern
9. What month is your cruise? September

 

[MickeySwirl]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 5C 6036
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 10 (same day as booking)
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Works for us.
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together?
6 What ship are you sailing? Wonder
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Tuesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? before Noon
9. What month is your cruise? October

 

[Disneylovers]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 5A 10638
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 31 days
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" very happy
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? Yes, connecting
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Tuesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? around 3:00 pm
9. What month is your cruise? November

 

[erinburrsir]

I'm so happy we finally got ours!

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT 7A
2. What category and room # did you get? 5D (Deck 6 Forward)
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 31 days
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" I'm very happy!
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? N/A
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Tuesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Unknown, checked around 11:30pm
9. What month is your cruise? November

 

[Vegas2Disney]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 5D 6648 and 6650
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 17 days
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Very happy
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? Yes connecting rooms
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Tuesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Morning
9. What month is your cruise? Oct

 

[Disneyland_emily]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 4B 8163
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 32
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Very happy
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? Only 1
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned?wednesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? Morning
9. What month is your cruise? November

 

[Groucho]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? GTY 11B
2. What category and room # did you get? 8D 6147
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 30+
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Thrilled!
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? n/a
6 What ship are you sailing? Fantasy
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? not sure - Wednesday I think
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? not sure
9. What month is your cruise? November

 

[GusGus67]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 7108 - 4C
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 8 Days
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Very happy. \
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? N/A
6 What ship are you sailing? Fantasy
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Friday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? 7 am
9. What month is your cruise? Oct, 2021

 

[gr8tdame]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 5A. 10510
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 19
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Not Happy
5. If you booked more than one room, are they close together? n/a
6 What ship are you sailing? Dream
7. What day of the week was your cabin assigned? Wednesday
8. What time of day was your cabin assigned? morning
9. What month is your cruise? November

 

[Chrissy-Mickey]

1. What category GTY cabin did you book? VGT
2. What category and room # did you get? 5A. 10510
3. How many days before the cruise were you assigned your room? 19
4. Are you happy with your assignment or do you feel like you got a "leftover?" Not Happy

Call DCL... if they have availability, they might be able to move you to a room you want.