How to get the 1st time cruiser credit?

[AmyM]

I called Disney, we booked directly with DCL. The CM I spoke to said they were not offering the $50 first time credit anymore. Is this true? We cruise on Nov. 24, I'm beginning to think it's too late to try and get this.

 

[wovenwonder]

Did you specifically ask to have code REF applied to your reservatiion? I would call back and maybe luck in to getting a more cooperative CM.

Good Luck

 

[Shooter]

I did what wovenwonder suggested back in September after hearing about it on here.

I called the 800 Disney Cruise number and acted dumb with the girl and she gave me the $50.00 onboard credit.

 

[Hygiene99]

we also had the credit aded to my Mothers reservation , for Dec
cruise using the code already mentioned above
peter

 

[Redhead01]

Just a little over a week ago I called my TA with the reference code "REF" and she called DCL....they applied the 50.00 credit to my cabin and the 2 other cabins of the couples joining us on vacation in May.
I was a bit shocked we got the 50.00 credit. I was told on another board that it was only $50 for 7 day cruises..and $25 for 4 nighters. Maybe because we have the 7 day land/sea package??
Either way...Im not complaining!

 

[JODIELYN]

We have two families traveling with us... they are first time cruisers, can we get this applied to their account?

 

[AmyM]

I got it!!! Acting dumb can sure get you a lot of info. Here's what I was told...

This code is offered via a card sent to past cruisers to give to family/friends. I don't feel so guilty now because we are return cruisers and convinced our friends to come with us for their first cruise in under a week

I'm not excited at all

 

[lillilace]

I e-mailed my TA last night and she had it applied to our account today. Horray!

 

[JODIELYN]

Ok... so do we have to do this via the travel agent? or can we call disney direct?

thanks,
Jodie

 

[AmyM]

I would start with your travel agent. It seems many people have gotten this done through their TAs.

 

[moonchild]

OK, can someone explain what the REF code is? We are going on our 1st cruise Dec 8th.

 

[singitalto]

Anyone know if you can get the credit when you book with Costco travel?

 

[mcnuss]

Any travel co. should be able to get this for you. I found that DCL won't even talk to me since I used a TA, so start there.

 

[lruggiero]

can anyone give me the phone number to call please??

I will act as dumb as I need to.

I sail on November 30th.

Thanks,
Lori

 

[Zandy595]

singitalto ~ You booked through Costco Travel??? I went through them for our cruise last November and they told me they weren't going to book Disney Cruises anymore after that.


lruggiero ~ Try 1-800-960-8875

 

[Zandy595]

singitalto ~ You booked through Costco Travel??? I went through them for our cruise last November and they told me they weren't going to book Disney Cruises anymore after that.


lruggiero ~ Try 1-800-960-8875

 

[JODIELYN]

does the REF code work if you are NOT a first time cruiser... ie you cruised several years ago?

just wondering...

Jodie

 

[AprilN]

It is possible to get the REF credit through Costco. I added it to my 2/22/03 Magic cruise back in May, although it took a couple of phone calls. I would definitely be persistent, as the quality of the Costco TAs varies quite a bit. And you have to add it through your TA - DCL wouldn't help me at all, except to tell me that the credit code was valid.

And as far as I know, Costco is still booking Disney cruises - at least, I booked one in May 2002. I believe Costco switched travel agencies last November, and that might have caused some confusion.

April

 

[bemily]

What about 3 night cruises/3nights land? Does it apply to a 3 nighter as well?

THANKS!

 

[eeyore74]

I just wanted to say thanks for the tip! I told DH about it and he called today to confirm everything and kept saying it was our honeymoon. Then he said, "oh, btw, my wife heard about a first time cruiser credit, code REF. Can we get that?" And we got it!

Thanks!

allie