Has anyone used mouse savers to book a disney cruise? Does it help with cost?

[Jmiklas]

Do they offer any discounts? save you any $$? I need any info or experience.
Thanks

 

[erionm]

DCL does not allow TA's to discount the price of a cruise. If they offer anything, it will be in the form of an on-board credit.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I didn't think mousesavers.com was a TA. They do have discount codes on their website for rental cars and private car services in case you won't be using the DCL transfers.

ETA: The mousesavers.com website has links to Small World Vacations which is a Disney specialist travel agent, but they are not one and the same. Small World has an on board credit offer which is similar to Dreams Unlimited. I would definitely recommend booking through a TA in order to get OBC.

 

[Jmiklas]

Ok Thanks, have you used either small world or dreams unlimited and do you have a preference?

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Ok Thanks, have you used either small world or dreams unlimited and do you have a preference?

I have used Dreams Unlimited and had good service. I have not used Small World, so I cannot say anything about them one way or another. I just know both offer similar on board credits for booking.

A lot of people use Costco as their travel agent. Instead of an on board credit, they give you a % of your cruise fare back in the form of a Costco gift card. The % back is a lot higher than the on board credits offered by the other travel agencies.

 

[Jmiklas]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Mrs Green]

I am new to cruising and to having a costco membership. How do I go about getting a costco travel agent? Is it a phone, internet or in person thing?

I have used Dreams Unlimited and had good service. I have not used Small World, so I cannot say anything about them one way or another. I just know both offer similar on board credits for booking.

A lot of people use Costco as their travel agent. Instead of an on board credit, they give you a % of your cruise fare back in the form of a Costco gift card. The % back is a lot higher than the on board credits offered by the other travel agencies.

 

[erionm]

I am new to cruising and to having a costco membership. How do I go about getting a costco travel agent? Is it a phone, internet or in person thing?

You can find information on the costco website. I believe they also have travel brochures at your local costco.

 

[bumbershoot]

I am new to cruising and to having a costco membership. How do I go about getting a costco travel agent? Is it a phone, internet or in person thing?

I book directly through www.costcotravel.com. Sometimes I call if I'm unsure.

 

[Bruiserknits]

Mousesavers "supporting travel agency" is Small World travel. Different TA's offer different onboard credits, but generally they are about the same. A standard 3 night cruise usually gets you a $100 on board credit, around $200 for a 4-5 night cruise and $250-$500 on longer cruises. I saw one company (don't remember who it was) who was offering $1,000 on board credit, but when I checked on it, it was for the super duper 10-14 day European cruise with a ton of excursions. For a 3 night cruise it was just $100 just like my TA offered (Magic for Less travel).

 

[Phillie]

I used Small World for my cruise which starts this weekend!!! They were very good in helping us with a group of six and our budget. This the second time we have used them and would recommend them.