NEWS 5/17: Late 2019 itineraries released - link in post #1 (2020 watch thread will start soon)

[pillow]

So, can I book online with Disney, then transfer it to Costco? OR, do I have to call Costco to have them call Disney to book? I'm a little confused as to how this works. I have no placeholder so it's a just a booking.

As long as the rules haven't recently changed, you should be able to book online and transfer to Costco (has to be within 30 days). Although it might just be easier to call Costco and have them do it - will save you that transfer step.

 

[pillow]

An issue I've had in the past . . . if you are playing around with availability on the DCL site, its possible that the room you select online will get stuck in cyberspace for a bit. Costco will not be able to see it. Just keep that in mind if you're on the DCL site and also working with an agent simultaneously. I recall once having to wait a while for the room to reappear before Costco could grab it.

 

[Dug720]

An issue I've had in the past . . . if you are playing around with availability on the DCL site, its possible that the room you select online will get stuck in cyberspace for a bit. Costco will not be able to see it. Just keep that in mind if you're on the DCL site and also working with an agent simultaneously. I recall once having to wait a while for the room to reappear before Costco could grab it.

Yes. It's like when you go to purchase tickets to a concert or show online. They are taken out of inventory and held for a set period of time. If you get as far as to see what the deposit is, the cabin will be out of inventory for about 15 minutes which would give you time to complete the transaction without someone snagging the cabin. If you don't go that far and just click around to see different cabin availability it should remain in inventory - unless someone else goes to the point of seeing the total and deposit before you go back to it.

 

[TACK]

Yes. It's like when you go to purchase tickets to a concert or show online. They are taken out of inventory and held for a set period of time. If you get as far as to see what the deposit is, the cabin will be out of inventory for about 15 minutes which would give you time to complete the transaction without someone snagging the cabin. If you don't go that far and just click around to see different cabin availability it should remain in inventory - unless someone else goes to the point of seeing the total and deposit before you go back to it.

Well, I will probably just call Costco and have them book it. I'm not fussy about my stateroom as long as I get the least expensive option.

 

[Cruising Engineer]

Thanks for the update on the new booking schedule.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

So, can I book online with Disney, then transfer it to Costco? OR, do I have to call Costco to have them call Disney to book? I'm a little confused as to how this works. I have no placeholder so it's a just a booking.

You can book and transfer it to them.

 

[ChicosWife]

Did you see that we can book early online now?!?!?! No more 5-6 hour hold times, on the phone!!!

 

[eeyorefanuk]

Hello
Can I ask please
If book on line how do you put the cruise on hold for the three days?

 

[Dug720]

Hello
Can I ask please
If book on line how do you put the cruise on hold for the three days?

When you get to the payment page, there is an option for a 3-day hold. You click that.

 

[Garyjames220]

Wonder when the fall cruises will come out

 

[jimmytammy]

Wonder when the fall cruises will come out

Should be any day now, based on when the dates have come out in the past

 

[Cruising Engineer]

When you get to the payment page, there is an option for a 3-day hold. You click that.

I didn't know about the 3-day hold button either. Thank you for the information.

 

[ngl]

Patiently awaiting Fall 2019. Any chance itineraries will come out today or do they typically do it first thing in the morning?

 

[dcassetta]

Patiently awaiting Fall 2019. Any chance itineraries will come out today or do they typically do it first thing in the morning?

Historically there has been at least a day or two from when the itineraries are announced to when booking begins. So, I would be stunned if the suddenly appeared today. Keep an eye on the boards.

 

[DisUniversal]

Patiently awaiting Fall 2019. Any chance itineraries will come out today or do they typically do it first thing in the morning?

Last year they were announced on May 11th. First post I could find mentioning that they were available was shortly after 10am. I they are going to be announced today, I'd expect something within the hour.

 

[DisUniversal]

Historically there has been at least a day or two from when the itineraries are announced to when booking begins. So, I would be stunned if the suddenly appeared today. Keep an eye on the boards.

I think everyone is waiting for the announcement right now and doesn't expect to be able to book. Just want to know what will be available.

 

[act1980]

I hate waiting

 

[Cruising Engineer]

Feels like waiting a few days for the Fall 2019 schedule is longer than waiting for the Fall 2019 cruise to start.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Ughhh....I hate this waiting game! I am ready to book, pay and then countdown to sailing!! LOL

 

[nydvc]

excited about booking Fall 2019 Panama. Keeping an eye on opening bell......Are they usually Halloween cruises also?