So much on board credit!!

[xiphoid76]

Ok, this is not a bad problem to have, but what can we spend our on board credit on? We are huge Disney cruise fans and have sailed 16 times but not since February 2020. We have had to rebook or cancel 8 cruises we had scheduled. We had 3 scheduled for 2021 but just canceled our February one because we are hoping, praying the restrictions go away but don’t think they will by then.
When we called to cancel they said we now will have 2,600 dollars that will be applied to our next cruise if we don’t use it before then. Our next cruise is a 3 night Wish in September. The credit expires they said on September 30, 2022. We can’t fit in another cruise with my job and moving so this leaves us with the thousands for on board credit on our 3 night cruise. What can we possibly spend this on? We are spendthrifts and on our previous 16 cruises have probably not spent more than 50 dollars above the tips.
What should splurge on?

 

[tri-ingTheBigSky]

Oh, and maybe some spa time.

 

[Jml813]

Merchandise!! Everyone's getting Disney t-shirts and gift shop items galore . Can you book a future cruise and just keep rolling it out until you can use it?

 

[xiphoid76]

I just found a list of the spa prices and wow - that can definitely take a chunk of the change I have never had a massage in my life. That might be a fun treat!

 

[xiphoid76]

Merchandise!! Everyone's getting Disney t-shirts and gift shop items galore . Can you book a future cruise and just keep rolling it out until you can use it?

We are thinking about bringing an empty suitcase and filling up with Christmas gifts for everyone. We can’t roll it over to another future cruise they said

 

[lilmc]

Can you assign some of it for additional tips?

 

[Chrissy-Mickey]

Cabana on Castaway.
Dinner at Remy's.

 

[xiphoid76]

Can you assign some of it for additional tips?

No unfortunately we just can’t get the time to take another cruise and DCL said it all gets assigned to our first cruise which is the Wish in September.

 

[Jml813]

Ways to use Onboard Credit
Alcoholic beverages.
Gratuity (given at your discretion)
Port Adventures booked through Disney Cruise Line (read more)
At shipboard spa and salons (see list)
Adult Exclusive Dining (see list)
Gift shop purchases.
Photo Purchase.
Laundry.


I had forgotten about laundry! Let them dry clean all of your items so you go home with a clean laundry! Just be careful not to send it all in the bag for the regular laundry or it will come out in hot water and possibly shrunk!

 

[starry_solo]

3 of us on a 4-night cruise managed to spend $1600 between us.

Port Adventures
Spa (twice for each of us, embarkation special and then another spa treatment 2 days later)
Gratuity (extra)
Merchandise/souvenirs

I don't think you'll have a problem spending that much. We could have gone for a few more massages (like a daily one), lol.

Maybe the $200 rainforest room (private for 2 hours!) We did not do that.

I see you have one night less than us, but I think if you enjoy massages back home, you will like the ones on the trip too (and those come out to $150-200 each, including gratuity). If you know someone that collects Loungefly backpacks or Minnie ears, they have exclusive DCL ones too. Oh, and a lot of pretty artwork!

 

[lilmc]

No unfortunately we just can’t get the time to take another cruise and DCL said it all gets assigned to our first cruise which is the Wish in September.

Sorry, I meant extra gratuity to the DCL cast members

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Ok, this is not a bad problem to have, but what can we spend our on board credit on? We are huge Disney cruise fans and have sailed 16 times but not since February 2020. We have had to rebook or cancel 8 cruises we had scheduled. We had 3 scheduled for 2021 but just canceled our February one because we are hoping, praying the restrictions go away but don’t think they will by then.
When we called to cancel they said we now will have 2,600 dollars that will be applied to our next cruise if we don’t use it before then. Our next cruise is a 3 night Wish in September. The credit expires they said on September 30, 2022. We can’t fit in another cruise with my job and moving so this leaves us with the thousands for on board credit on our 3 night cruise. What can we possibly spend this on? We are spendthrifts and on our previous 16 cruises have probably not spent more than 50 dollars above the tips.
What should splurge on?

That is a lot to spend on a 3 nt cruise. Is it possible to change it to a longer cruise? Maybe 5-7 nights? Then it would be pretty easy to rack up that much of a bill.

 

[Husker Mike]

This is because of your 125% FCC, correct? I'd look long and hard and simply getting a refund for the 2020 fare. That might be cheaper in the long run for you, even if you forfeit the 25% bonus.

 

[gismo1554]

Have you looked at hotels pre cruise? I've used a large chunk of mine to pay for the Hyatt at Orlando airport prior to the cruise then a Disney hotel after the cruise and also prepaid tips. I still have some left which my plan is to just spend on gifts ect but means I have less costs for the trip as a whole as would have needed the hotel precruise anyway and could fit in some nights post cruise.

 

[over50visits]

Upgrade your cabin class at checkin?

 

[over50visits]

Things you can spend money on for a Disney cruise (some won’t apply to you)…

1. Alcoholic drinks at the bars and from roving servers (welcome aboard)
2. Wine by the glass or wine packages at meals
3. Spa treatments
4. Shore excursions (including cabanas and rentals at CC)
5. Purchases from the stores: clothing, sundries, jewelry, souvenirs, etc.
6. Adult dining (Palo, Remy)
7. Bottled water
8. Photos (individual and packages)
9. Onboard booking for future cruises
10. Disney Vacation Club membership (you can purchase on board)
11. Art (thank goodness those "auctions" are gone, but you can still purchase art)
12. Popcorn, candy and snacks outside theater
13. Tips for room service
14. Internet
15. Room upgrades (usually at port, sometimes GS)
16. Bingo
17. Parking/transportation
18. Port porters gratuity
19. Alcohol and cigarettes for delivery at end of voyage
20. Welcome aboard packages (flowers, candy, etc waiting in your cabin)
21. Adventures by Disney (you can purchase on board)
22. Cameras from photo shop
23. Cellular phone calls (although it will be billed later to your phone bill)
24. Medical care
25. Cigars (Meridian bar)
26. Arcade
27. Hair Braiding
28. Nursery care for children under 3
29. Tastings and Mixology
30. Excursion tips
31. Soft drinks from bar
32. Specialty coffee
33. Meeting room rental
34. Onboard or Castaway Cay wedding (currently $3000/$4000)
35. Vow renewal ceremony
36. Sports simulator
37. Laundry room
38. Send-out laundry and dry cleaning
39. Room service sodas and candy (these have a charge)
40. Additional tip (over the automatic) for bar servers
41. Required gratuity added to spa services (not optional)
42. Pins sold at trading pin sessions
43. Extra wave phone rental
44. Duties at customs at end of cruise if you've made a LOT of purchases abroad
45. Ship to shore calls from your room phone
46. Fuel supplement charge if the price of oil is above a certain level
47. Fish Extender program gifts
48. Kids’s club magic bands (if you want to keep them, you lose the deposit)
49. Stamps from Post Office at Castaway Cay
50. Tip for Castaway Cay cabana host (you’ll need cash for this one)
51. Sparkling or still (plain specialty) water with your meal
52. Upcharge food items at the adult clubs
53. Candy and ice cream from Vanellope’s on the Dream, Sweet on You on Fantsy
54. Smoothies from the bar in Senses Spa on the Dream
55. Tuxedo rental
56. Corkage fee for your wine in MDR
57. Scooter rental (for handicap use on ship)
58. Tiana's Steamboat Supper Club
59. Private photographer by the hour
60. Canvas and Cocktails event
61. Dole Whip
62. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
63. Palo Be our Chef experience
64. Princess High Tea
65. Drink of the day in MDR
66. Gratuities at Palo/Remy
67. Smoothies at Frozone Treats
68. Concierge Gratuities
69. Charges for missing stateroom items (pillow, laundry bag, etc)
70. Beer mug
71. Purchases from stores on CC
72. Travel Insurance (either from DCL or otherwise)
73. Passports

 

[mevelandry]

Ok, this is not a bad problem to have, but what can we spend our on board credit on? We are huge Disney cruise fans and have sailed 16 times but not since February 2020. We have had to rebook or cancel 8 cruises we had scheduled. We had 3 scheduled for 2021 but just canceled our February one because we are hoping, praying the restrictions go away but don’t think they will by then.
When we called to cancel they said we now will have 2,600 dollars that will be applied to our next cruise if we don’t use it before then. Our next cruise is a 3 night Wish in September. The credit expires they said on September 30, 2022. We can’t fit in another cruise with my job and moving so this leaves us with the thousands for on board credit on our 3 night cruise. What can we possibly spend this on? We are spendthrifts and on our previous 16 cruises have probably not spent more than 50 dollars above the tips.
What should splurge on?

Palo and Remy brunch, wine package for the dining room, special experiences for the kids, wine tasting for adults, nice excursions, cabana on Castaway Cay if available after boarding, spa treatments, merchandise, $ treats from the candy shop, pictures (package?) …

 

[chaddow]

We have a cruise upcoming on the 29th on the Wonder. We have a $3,100 on board credit and are in the same position that another cruise before September 2022 is not possible given our schedules and other planned trips. Here is what we are planning so far: 2 Princess packages at Boutique, Royal Court Tea, Wine tasting, Dolphin excursion, Wine package for dinner, massage for DH, Palo brunch. We are doing concierge so our drink bill tends to be a bit lower due to the welcome lunch and happy hours, but figure it will cover all any other drinks we might get at the pool or otherwise. Last time we had trouble using our credit so we went and got frames and used them for the photos, which I will do again. We always tip in cash so we don't want to use the credit for that. We might upgrade our room at Port and will likely end up paying the Mouse. Enjoy the credit and Treat Yo Self!!!!

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

If you get to the end and still have anything leftover, go to Guest Services and have it all applied to tips. Don't just let DCL keep it!

 

[xiphoid76]

Things you can spend money on for a Disney cruise (some won’t apply to you)…

1. Alcoholic drinks at the bars and from roving servers (welcome aboard)
2. Wine by the glass or wine packages at meals
3. Spa treatments
4. Shore excursions (including cabanas and rentals at CC)
5. Purchases from the stores: clothing, sundries, jewelry, souvenirs, etc.
6. Adult dining (Palo, Remy)
7. Bottled water
8. Photos (individual and packages)
9. Onboard booking for future cruises
10. Disney Vacation Club membership (you can purchase on board)
11. Art (thank goodness those "auctions" are gone, but you can still purchase art)
12. Popcorn, candy and snacks outside theater
13. Tips for room service
14. Internet
15. Room upgrades (usually at port, sometimes GS)
16. Bingo
17. Parking/transportation
18. Port porters gratuity
19. Alcohol and cigarettes for delivery at end of voyage
20. Welcome aboard packages (flowers, candy, etc waiting in your cabin)
21. Adventures by Disney (you can purchase on board)
22. Cameras from photo shop
23. Cellular phone calls (although it will be billed later to your phone bill)
24. Medical care
25. Cigars (Meridian bar)
26. Arcade
27. Hair Braiding
28. Nursery care for children under 3
29. Tastings and Mixology
30. Excursion tips
31. Soft drinks from bar
32. Specialty coffee
33. Meeting room rental
34. Onboard or Castaway Cay wedding (currently $3000/$4000)
35. Vow renewal ceremony
36. Sports simulator
37. Laundry room
38. Send-out laundry and dry cleaning
39. Room service sodas and candy (these have a charge)
40. Additional tip (over the automatic) for bar servers
41. Required gratuity added to spa services (not optional)
42. Pins sold at trading pin sessions
43. Extra wave phone rental
44. Duties at customs at end of cruise if you've made a LOT of purchases abroad
45. Ship to shore calls from your room phone
46. Fuel supplement charge if the price of oil is above a certain level
47. Fish Extender program gifts
48. Kids’s club magic bands (if you want to keep them, you lose the deposit)
49. Stamps from Post Office at Castaway Cay
50. Tip for Castaway Cay cabana host (you’ll need cash for this one)
51. Sparkling or still (plain specialty) water with your meal
52. Upcharge food items at the adult clubs
53. Candy and ice cream from Vanellope’s on the Dream, Sweet on You on Fantsy
54. Smoothies from the bar in Senses Spa on the Dream
55. Tuxedo rental
56. Corkage fee for your wine in MDR
57. Scooter rental (for handicap use on ship)
58. Tiana's Steamboat Supper Club
59. Private photographer by the hour
60. Canvas and Cocktails event
61. Dole Whip
62. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
63. Palo Be our Chef experience
64. Princess High Tea
65. Drink of the day in MDR
66. Gratuities at Palo/Remy
67. Smoothies at Frozone Treats
68. Concierge Gratuities
69. Charges for missing stateroom items (pillow, laundry bag, etc)
70. Beer mug
71. Purchases from stores on CC
72. Travel Insurance (either from DCL or otherwise)
73. Passports

What a great list - thank you!!