Just back....had a great time....and upgraded too!

[LAMPSKIES]

TChrist05.....72 days? That means you are going to be on the Nov. 29 Eastern? Or is my math off and are you on the Nov. 30 Wonder?

 

[gassmandy]

Lampskies--it's gotta be ours he's on--he said 7 day!!! TChrist--welcome!! Maybe you'll give us good luck and we'll get upgraded!! If what you say is true--we're on our 3rd cruise in 2 years, Disney passholders(just went to Animal Kingdom yesterday!!), etc.--we're great customers too!! But--happy with what we've booked--so no worries!

 

[LAMPSKIES]

Gassmandy......the reason for the "black cloud" was that the last time TChrist an I booked the same cruise it was the cancelled Nov. 30, 2002. Then the Dec. 1, 2002 replacement cruise. Is T on your cruising list?

 

[imgoingtodisney]

hey guys - have a great cruise - that incident from 11/30 cant possibly happen twice

 

[gassmandy]

Lampskies--I don't think he's been to our thread yet--but from what he wrote here it looks like he needs to head on over to it!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

TChrist05 -- next time your daughter backs out, I'd love to be your pretend daughter! You just say the word and I'll hop on the next flight.

So glad this last cruise worked out for you and you were able to enjoy a verandah!

 

[TChrist05]

When we realized that Jenn could not make it to the cruise, we had almost a week to get somebody else to take her place.....and believe it or not, we could not get anyone to go. School had just started, people going away with there church.....so, we had no choice but to go without her. DCL reservations tried in vain to get us to try longer to get her replaced.....and it did not happen.....but it was a great cruise.....and now we are looking forward to 71 days from now....yes, we are on the 7 day eastern so we will have to have a great meet.....no more black skies....just beautiful sunsets on the most Magical ship on earth.....
Tom

 

[LAMPSKIES]

TChrist............we're talking 'bout a sailaway meet on deck 10......check out the thread.

 

[raisin64]

SIL had to cancel a 3 day the day before the cruise. DCL told me
I could not replace her with someone else. Once the 60 day
mark passes no changes can be made as far as adding or changing a passenger. It will be interesting if they respond differently to you. Let us know what happens.

I consider myself a loyal customer as well since I have been
on 9 cruises in the past year and 2 more coming up this week. But it clearly states you will lose your fare if you have no trip insurance.

 

[AnnMorin]

Originally posted by raisin64

I consider myself a loyal customer as well since I have been
on 9 cruises in the past year and 2 more coming up this week. But it clearly states you will lose your fare if you have no trip insurance.

I could have three inground swimming pools in my back yard for what I have spent on Disney cruises
There are LOTS of us LOYAL customers out there that would never dream of getting something other that what the clearly printed rules state!

I am glad that you had insurance.. that is what it is for the "just in case's" Have a great trip , I bet back to back is so cool!

 

[TChrist05]

I do not know when the policy change took place, but they will allow you to change someone on the ship by charging you a $35.00 name change fee, and DCL reservations said it is discretionary, they do sometimes wave the fee in certain circumstances........and I considered putting a swimming pool in and an extension on the house, and I probably could have paid for it with all I have spent on cruising Disney.....but it was money well spent. Shame on me for expecting Disney to listen to the situation and then make a decision based on the fact that I am a good Disney customer and sometimes situations do come up that cannot be avoided.....trip insurance....I know the drill......
Tom

 

[FredS]

Tom -- don't let 'em get you down. We understand!

If you dare, let us know how Disney responds.

 

[TChrist05]

Thanks Fred.....and all who sent there kind words.....as of now I have not had the push to write the letter....maybe on Monday evening......and I will let you know what they say....word for word....so some may be happy and some not....
Thanks....
Tom

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

I am glad that your 24 year old daughter received a new "work" opportunity and I hope her training pays off and leads her to a great career but then life throws these balls at us sometimes and you just have to accept the decisions that were made with "Jen's" new job and HER DECISION NOT to cruise.

It seems to me that maybe "Jen" should pay you back for the $$$ lost bc of her backing out instead of DCL.

We are all loyal patrons that is why we keep going back to DCL but I do not think or expect DCL to bend the rules bc someone in my party decided not to cruise because of a job. I say congrat's on this job opportunity and be glad "Jen" did not get to go bc of a health reason or emergency. It was as you said a situation where you went with the flow........but it was your daughter's decision not DCL. It sounds as if it was a responsible decision for a 24 year old to chose a job over a cruise too which is rare these days!

Best of luck but I guess I am with some others I don't see how DCL should compensate you all for something you caused. I believe they already have by upgrading you. I hope when the smoke clears this new job training will erase any negative feelings about her not going on the cruise and lead to many wonderful opportunities.

I do know from paying to upgrade from a 9 to a 8 and almost upgrading to a 6 for our upcomming cruise what DCL gave you bc of something they did not cause was much more than the 4th person fare refund and on top of that very nice.........personally that would have been enough pixie dust for me

 

[AnnMorin]

Cancellations / Refunds
Cancellations must be made by telephone or in writing. Changes to the vacation commencement date or changes of guest names will be considered cancellations. If the cancellation request is received 60 or more days prior to the vacation commencement date, 100% of the amount of the vacation price paid will be refunded. Cancellation requests received less than 60 days prior to the vacation commencement date will be assessed cancellation fees as follows, regardless of resale of stateroom or hotel room:
· *59-30 days prior to vacation commencement date, deposit amount per guest
· *29-8 days prior to vacation commencement date, 50% of vacation price per guest
· *7 days or less prior to vacation commencement date, no refund
No refunds will be made in the event of interruption of cancellation by the guest after vacation commencement date. All appropriate refunds will be made directly to the guest's credit card account or through the guest's travel agent if the reservation is made through a travel agent. Disney Cruise Vacations is not responsible for the receipt of refund moneys by guests from their travel agents. All travel documents including airline tickets must be returned before refund processing can begin. Certain travel agents may withhold an agency cancellation fee. For your peace of mind, we recommend the purchase of Disney Cruise Vacations Protection Plan. Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to restrict any changes to a reservation. All changes are subject to availability. Please note that changes made to overall party size may result in a change to the rate.
Service Fees
Any changes or cancellations to your cruise vacation or Disney Cruise Line air arrangements may be subject to additional fees including, but not limited to, service fees for documents. Please consult your travel agent or Disney Cruise Vacations for further details.

 

[alexandrew]

where are you guys shopping for your in-ground pools and home extensions....

a friend of mine just started getting quotes for an in-ground pool, none of which was under 40k....

 

[plutospup]

quotes for an in-ground pool, none of which was under 40k....

...But did that include heat pump, and fencing?!!!!

For the price of our inground pool we could have been "Barb & Tony II"!

 

[dis4me]

Originally posted by alexandrew
where are you guys shopping for your in-ground pools and home extensions....

a friend of mine just started getting quotes for an in-ground pool, none of which was under 40k....

LOL I was just thinking the same thing. I wish I could get our built in pool for that price. Ours includes a heater(a must have in the north) but Fence and extra cement is on top of that. Please share your bargains.
BTW Tom I'll gladly be your daughter if you are willing to take me on that many cruises. . I would've taken her place gladly on a minutes notice.
In all seriousness though whatever you decide to so is your decision and whatever you feel is right. Thank you for sharing your experience with us .

 

[AnnMorin]

Originally posted by alexandrew
where are you guys shopping for your in-ground pools and home extensions....

a friend of mine just started getting quotes for an in-ground pool, none of which was under 40k....

WOW what kind of pool are you talking? You can get a VERY nice inground pool her in MA. for about 20,000 which includes all cement work and electrical. If you want to add a waterfall and cabana with bath you are talking an extra 5,000.
I can not imagine a swimming pool costing 40,000!! But that is here in MA.
With four DCL vacations at cat. 6 as well as seven weeks at WDW before that and then purchasing 215 DVC points that equals many inground pools... at least here in MA.

 

[TChrist05]

I have to thank Ann for sharing with us DCL policy for cancellations, changes in reservations etc....I am, and was fully aware when I chose not to purchase the cruise insurance....not that I needed cruise insurance last November when Disney cancelled my cruise.....and I did get a nice 50 % off and a nice upgrade when we cruised in May...but I did not get the vacation I wanted and planned for over a year for.....I am, and I have said it many times a good Disney person and customer....as many of you out there are also.....When I called on Wednesday 9/10 to cancel her on the ship DCL suggested I speak to them at the pier....they suggested it to me.....and i did....they are not permitted to refund anything there.....but they suggested I write the letter....not really planning on writing the letter we asked to change cabins....which they did.....I realize that there are some people out there that just can't stand it when someone gets something that they either have not gotten or feel they don't deserve....may I say I work very hard to pay for our cruising and vacation club....and if they give me an upgrade or a better room in the vacation club I am very appreciative of it....I say thank you.....and I spend plenty of money in the parks and on the ships....and I do certainly enjoy myself as my wife does also.....If we get something people feel we should not get.....that is they way it is....I don't beg for anything.....and maybe in hindsight we should have taken the cruise insurance......something to think about for the upcoming cruises.....thanks for all the well wishes from so many people....and the people that feel i am trying to take advantage of DCL....sorry about that......
Tom....and I would never build a pool like that in my backyard....then I would not have an incentive to go down to BC and Stormalong Bay....where we are vacation club members...