New first timer credit code? I have postcards

[peg2001]

I received 4 postcards from DCL to pass along to friends. If they send it in, they will get a free vacation planning video (which anyone can get by requesting it online). It also includes a code (not REF) to use when booking a cruise for up to $50 onboard credit. The card reads like it is intended for first time cruisers but doesn't state specifically that previous cruisers can't use it.

Anyway, I don't know if you would need to card to get the credit or if you can just ask for it by code.

So, if you want me to send you a postcard, I have four and will send them to the first 4 responders. If a moderator says that I can just post the code here, I will.

Peggy

 

[sonney]

Would appreciate a postcoard. Please email sonneyt@hotmail.com and I will send you my address info. Thanks.

Sonney

 

[Amymomof3]

I would love to have that code! I am a first time cruiser too. I hope the mods let you post it.
Thanks for passing along the savings!

 

[DreaminDisney]

I would appreciate a postcard too, Thanks!

We4luvdisney@aol.com

Debbie

 

[iamsam]

We too are first time cruisers and would appreciate postcard along with any other tips on what souveniors are a must!

 

[iamsam]

We too are first time cruisers and would appreciate postcard along with any other tips on what souveniors are a must!
Email me at iamsam2@comcast.net and I will sent address info.
Thanx <><

 

[thatmom]

Hi,
If I'm not to late I would love one.
thanks,
thatmom

 

[Caballero]

I would like a postcard if possible.

 

[steveandtonya]

If you have anymore of the postcards I would love to have one.
email me at carlsons91@hotmail.com

If not how did you get these?

 

[peg2001]

Ok, I've e-mailed or pm'd the first four responders for a mailing address. If I don't get a response, I'll contact the next person.

We went on a DCL cruise in January. This weekend, we received a mailing from DCL asking us to complete a survey regarding possible future cruises, including how likely we were to cruise with them again (not likely!) and where would we like to go. They had some interesting choices on there including the Mediteranean and Alaska.

Also included was the 4 postcards to pass along. The envelope also had our Castaway Club card and number in it. So, I think you have to cruise first to get the mailing.

Peggy

 

[Amymomof3]

Why are you not likely to cruise with them again? Did you have a bad experience?

 

[steveandtonya]

I am responding to the post card thing if no one has!

Thanks

 

[peg2001]

Sorry, I didn't mean for my comment about not cruising DCL again to be misleading. It was our first cruise ever and we just learned that it really wasn't for us.

The ship was huge and beautiful, the food and service wonderful, the shows fun and entertaining, and the accomodations adequate (we had a family of 4 in a Cat 11). However, it was a stretch for our vacation budget to go on the cruise (even offseason in a Cat 11!) and in my honest opinion, our kids were too young for everyone to get the most out of it (ages 3 and 6). DD6 loved the sound of a lot of the Club's activities but was usually unhappy and/or crying by the time I picked her up, which was never more than an hour or 2 after I dropped her off. DD3 decided after the first night that she didn't want anything to do with the Club unless mommy stayed with her. She only wanted to participate in free play, not the organized activities, which were more appropriate for mature 4's, not "just turned 3's". So, we spent a lot of time in the cabin with DD3 napping, or with DD6 wanting to watch TV. DD3 also decided it was time to become extremely clingy so I spent most of our meals with her in my lap, squirming. The kids were wiped out by 8 or 9 pm so we were back in the cabin immediately after the show. I thought that Castaway Cay would be a wonderful day for the kids since they love sand and water. But, the water was too cool, even for the kids. DD6 went to the kids club for one activity on CC and when I went to get her, she was crying, having rubbed sunscreen in her eye. When I asked her if it just happened, she said no, that her eye had started stinging shortly after I dropped her off. My kids are early risers and there were no family activities until late morning, barring the kids club that started at 9:00. With the weather too cool to enjoy the Mickey pool, we spent most mornings wandering the ship or watching TV.

In the end, a lot of money was spent for some very good food and excellent service but not a lot of fun.

Peggy

 

[Amymomof3]

I'm so sorry to read that you guys didn't get the most out of your cruise. That is one of my worries. With children so young (ages:1, 2 1/2, and 5) I wonder if we will have a good time. I am kinda upset too that our youngest two won't be able to go in the pools, but I understand the reason behind it. I'm glad I found this board so I can read all the pros and cons. We are paying alot for this cruise (had to get a cat. 4 because we have a family of 5) and I don't want to have any regrets.
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you have a good time in future vacations.

 

[peg2001]

Here's what the postcard says. I've removed the code, as I don't know if it is ok to post that here. I'm willing to e-mail it anyone who asks.

FREE DISNEY CRUISE LINE VIDEO!

Please complete and mail this postpaid card for a FREE VIDEO. It introduces the enchantment of a Disney Cruise Line vacation to first-time guests, who will also be eligible for a $50 onboard credit good for merchandise, beverages, shore excursions, and recreation rentals!

(then it asks about your interest in cruising and for your name and address)

To book, call 1-800-960-8875 or your travel agent.

To receive your onboard credit, please ask for Offer Code (***). Mail by 12/31/03. Not valid with all offers and must be applied at time of booking.

 

[steveandtonya]

Could you please send me the code needed for the cruise credit.

Thank you

 

[PAGirl]

I'd like the code also. Thanks much!

 

[Michelle]

The code is REF for first time cruisers and the post card is not necessary to get it. It is valid only for cruises in 2003.

I'm going to go ahead and lock this thread since that code is public knowledge. Thanks for your offer, Peg. I'm not sure what the code is that you have but REF should work for everyone that is a first-time cruiser.