Platunum boarding

[luv2cruisedisney]

Since they have stopped testing can platinum board whenever they want again?
Thanks

 

[Calantha]

Since they have stooped testing can platinum board whenever they want again?

Not yet. My MIL/FIL are going with us in couple weeks and are platinum and they still had to pick a PAT.

 

[luv2cruisedisney]

Not yet. My MIL/FIL are going with us in couple weeks and are platinum and they still had to pick a PAT.

Thanks

 

[Girl of the South]

What did you mean by "Since they have stooped testing . . ."? You still have to have a proctored test 2 days before getting on the ship. And you can get tested at the Port but there is a fee. I think $78???

 

[auntlynne]

What did you mean by "Since they have stooped testing . . ."? You still have to have a proctored test 2 days before getting on the ship. And you can get tested at the Port but there is a fee. I think $78???

Stopped testing everyone at the port. Does that wording help?

 

[CamColt]

I wish they would. That seems like something they could easily give back now. Or even just let platinum check in a few days earlier, like they do for activities. I totally get why it had to change at first but now that boarding is back to "normal" why aren't they giving that perk back?

 

[holula]

I wish they would. That seems like something they could easily give back now. Or even just let platinum check in a few days earlier, like they do for activities. I totally get why it had to change at first but now that boarding is back to "normal" why aren't they giving that perk back?

I wonder if they’re waiting until after the first few months of Wish sailings as they are likely to be platinum heavy.

 

[OKW Lover]

We are on the Wish MV and had to pick a PAT.

 

[lanejudy]

I wonder if they’re waiting until after the first few months of Wish sailings as they are likely to be platinum heavy.

I’ve thought similar - at least waiting for the MV to sail before bringing back that perk or it could be chaos with all the platinums booked.

 

[n2mm]

I still think they should let platinum do their check in before others. while not being #1 is understandable, at least it might get us a decent boarding number. Staying up to midnight and dealing with the madness with everyone we are lucky if we get 12 boarding group, and that’s when you’re not getting the blue circle of death.

 

[Goofylou]

I'm starting to wonder about the 'benefit' of castaway club tiers, the port adventures are still not finalized when that opens so no benefit there and no open boarding. Just able to book new cruises before others

 

[Kwami]

I'm starting to wonder about the 'benefit' of castaway club tiers, the port adventures are still not finalized when that opens so no benefit there and no open boarding. Just able to book new cruises before others

You also get free Palo and a 10% merchandise discount.

 

[AquaDame]

I still think they should let platinum do their check in before others. while not being #1 is understandable, at least it might get us a decent boarding number. Staying up to midnight and dealing with the madness with everyone we are lucky if we get 12 boarding group, and that’s when you’re not getting the blue circle of death.

I checked in with the crush of other platinum guests for the maiden and despite all the website issues got group 7. I did not hear of anyone who wasn't on Disney transfers getting anything lower than 6, so I was satisfied.

 

[anricat]

You also get free Palo and a 10% merchandise discount.

Well, you get the 10% with Gold, so really with Platinum all you're adding is the free Palo.

 

[AquaDame]

Well, you get the 10% with Gold, so really with Platinum all you're adding is the free Palo.

If you can get it... (not bitter there was no availability on the Wish no siree... )

 

[Kwami]

Well, you get the 10% with Gold, so really with Platinum all you're adding is the free Palo.

Sure. The post that I quoted didn't specify platinum tier, but I guess this thread is mostly about that, so fair enough!

The CC benefits are pretty lackluster compared to what you get from some other lines, but the tiers are also easier to reach. Booking activities early is the primary benefit, anyway, and that hasn't really changed.

 

[lucas]

Do they still give out lanyards?

 

[Calantha]

Do they still give out lanyards?

Yes. For all 3 levels.

 

[bgula]

When does check-in open up? 30 days before, 20? There's nothing listed on my account to tell me.

Never mind - it's 30 days - I missed that one!

 

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

For us, we used to check in 120 days out. I get why they shifted post COVID with all the testing and whatnot - port arrival times helping with social distancing - but for all intents and purposes, that's all done now. The perks of brand loyalty are very small and, to be honest, very lame. One $90 dinner and a lanyard that I give back to the stateroom host is ridiculous. 10% off? I have more DCL gear than I'll ever need. The past 3 cruises I've been kvetching on the comment card and done post cruise surveys complaining.

Grrr

Sorry, venting here