Splitting platinum cruisers into different rooms

[jiminyC_fan]

It's still cheating the system if you have no intent on sleeping in the room.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

It's kind of like the DVC members who used to book a room at a value resort to get free dining but they'd never stay there. They'd go and stay at their DVC resort. It's not really that high on the "cheating" scale but there could maybe, should something go wrong, be some sort of issue.

It's for anybody you want to register in your room with you. And no, you don't have to sleep in those rooms. But you WOULD be expected to report to the muster station for the room you are registered in, no matter what room you are sleeping in or what room the rest of your family is registered in. Not much way around that one. It won't be much use pitching a fit because you have to report to one lifeboat and your spouse to another. YOU set it up that way so you could get some perks for your friends. Don't really know how it works in a real evacuation though.

Even Disney realizes that not all its customers are nuclear families. But they allocate lifeboat space precisely and there isn't much way to do that other than assignment by registered stateroom.

 

[limabeanmom2003]

Gotta disagree. The Castaway Club FAQ says:

The Castaway Club benefit level―Silver, Gold or Platinum―is determined by the Guest with the highest membership level in the stateroom. All Guests staying in the same stateroom will enjoy that member’s benefit level for the duration of the cruise.

Guests traveling with you, but staying in a different stateroom, will enjoy the benefit level of whichever member has the highest membership level in their stateroom.

By earning Platinum status I have the right to share it with whomever I want to put in the stateroom with me, family or not. And if my DW (also Platinum) is registered in a separate room she has the same right. After that, the sleeping arrangements are irrelevant.

Yeah, your cheating the system. Your wife isn't staying in the room. Are you putting her name on the room so the other party gets the perks? Yes. Is the other party eligible for the perks? No. Does Disney cruise line care? Probably not. Is it cheating the system? Yes. Does it affect other cruisers who are eligible for the perks but can't get them because you are sharing with others? Maybe. The Castaway Club FAQ that your quoting are clear: Guests traveling with you, but staying in a different stateroom, will enjoy the benefit level of whichever member has the highest membership level in their stateroom.

 

[gometros]

Yeah, your cheating the system. Your wife isn't staying in the room. Are you putting her name on the room so the other party gets the perks? Yes. Is the other party eligible for the perks? No. Does Disney cruise line care? Probably not. Is it cheating the system? Yes. Does it affect other cruisers who are eligible for the perks but can't get them because you are sharing with others? Maybe. The Castaway Club FAQ that your quoting are clear: Guests traveling with you, but staying in a different stateroom, will enjoy the benefit level of whichever member has the highest membership level in their stateroom.

Horse hockey. If I pay for one room or two rooms, who sleeps in what room is my business. They're all traveling with me, so I place family members in each room to get the most benefit. It's amazing how sanctimonious members can get when they don't like how people apply the rules. It's not for you to determine what's right or not right. If DCL is allowing it, that's good enough for me. The day they specifically say you cannot change rooms after booking, then I will respect that decision.

 

[limabeanmom2003]

Horse hockey. If I pay for one room or two rooms, who sleeps in what room is my business. They're all traveling with me, so I place family members in each room to get the most benefit. It's amazing how sanctimonious members can get when they don't like how people apply the rules. It's not for you to determine what's right or not right. If DCL is allowing it, that's good enough for me. The day they specifically say you cannot change rooms after booking, then I will respect that decision.

The situation you are describing is different than the OP. I didn't read the OP's post as saying he was paying for both rooms.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Horse hockey. If I pay for one room or two rooms, who sleeps in what room is my business. They're all traveling with me, so I place family members in each room to get the most benefit. It's amazing how sanctimonious members can get when they don't like how people apply the rules. It's not for you to determine what's right or not right. If DCL is allowing it, that's good enough for me. The day they specifically say you cannot change rooms after booking, then I will respect that decision.

That says a lot to me......to get the most benefit for the perks. What that says to me is I will place who I want in what rooms I want to get what I want.

 

[Simba One]

That says a lot to me......to get the most benefit for the perks. What that says to me is I will place who I want in what rooms I want to get what I want.

It's cheating whether you think so or not. DCL doesn't allow it, they don't realize you are doing it. Keep telling yourself it's ok.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

It's cheating whether you think so or not. DCL doesn't allow it, they don't realize you are doing it. Keep telling yourself it's ok.

I think that poster is on the same side as you. He was replying to gometros.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I think that poster is on the same side as you. He was replying to gometros.

Thanks for having my back!

 

[Expatriat]

Gotta disagree. The Castaway Club FAQ says:

The Castaway Club benefit level―Silver, Gold or Platinum―is determined by the Guest with the highest membership level in the stateroom. All Guests staying in the same stateroom will enjoy that member’s benefit level for the duration of the cruise.

Guests traveling with you, but staying in a different stateroom, will enjoy the benefit level of whichever member has the highest membership level in their stateroom.

By earning Platinum status I have the right to share it with whomever I want to put in the stateroom with me, family or not. And if my DW (also Platinum) is registered in a separate room she has the same right. After that, the sleeping arrangements are irrelevant.

I take DCL's definition of "staying in the same stateroom" to be exactly that, STAYING in the same stateroom, therefor entitled to receive the benefits. When people make reservations splitting up family or friends to various cabins to distribute benefits, yes, they are entitled to do that. But when after boarding they change their sleeping arrangements and move back to their family or where one would have expected them to be, THEN they are no longer STAYING in the same stateroom. That is when it becomes cheating, imo, but of course Disney does not like to have confrontations so will probably continue to allow it and continue to cut benefits (Platinum used to be GREAT!).

 

[Simba One]

I didn't mean to reply to the wrong person. I agree with you both!

 

[FigmentSpark]

As I'm fairly new to this, can you tell me, how has Platinum changed? What are you no longer getting? I wonder if it will be worth it by the time I get there?

 

[Simba One]

So many people platinum and pretending to be I think the perks will diminish. Right now you get concierge check in, a choice of prosecco, chocolate strawberries, or fruit tray; a different bag; and free PALO for everyone in your room. Say there is one family platinum split in 4 rooms to cheat the system. That's three rooms of free PALO that didn't earn it. That could be 6 free meals not earned.

 

[CM Dad]

I take DCL's definition of "staying in the same stateroom" to be exactly that, STAYING in the same stateroom, therefor entitled to receive the benefits. When people make reservations splitting up family or friends to various cabins to distribute benefits, yes, they are entitled to do that. But when after boarding they change their sleeping arrangements and move back to their family or where one would have expected them to be, THEN they are no longer STAYING in the same stateroom. That is when it becomes cheating, imo, but of course Disney does not like to have confrontations so will probably continue to allow it and continue to cut benefits (Platinum used to be GREAT!).

I haven't worked the system to get maximum benefits, but if you go by your definition that "staying in the same stateroom" means STAYING in the same stateroom and is not based on what room you paid to stay in, then I guess you would be OK if my wife and I booked the Walt suite for the two of us and then had 3 (on Dream or Fantasy) or 5 (on Magic or Wonder) other friends book cheap inside cabins but stay with us once we board. Since they are now STAYING in concierge, they should be able to take advantage of all the concierge benefits.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I didn't mean to reply to the wrong person. I agree with you both!

Hey, no worries!

 

[Chernabog#1fan]

I know this is off topic, but wonder if you all know. In regards to the free Palo meal, how does it work if the platinum member in the room is under 18? I ask because there is a small possibility my son might beat me.

 

[clten]

As I'm fairly new to this, can you tell me, how has Platinum changed? What are you no longer getting? I wonder if it will be worth it by the time I get there?

Platinum isn't worth it now. Benefits have diminished since inception. At one time, you used to get a different onboard credit when you did an onboard booking based on your CC level -- GONE. You also used to get a discount of $25 off a $100 or more purchase - NOW REDUCED (people including the merchandise crew cheated the system by splitting purchases down to groups of $100 or as close to $100 as they could make it so you got $25 aka 25% off each purchase); now you get 10%. Platinum Experiences - GONE. This one baffles me because I would think it was the one that had the least additional expense -- usually one crew member leading a tour; you had to pay the crew member anyway. They transitioned this into Special Merchandise Offering (had to check the website to see if they finally changed it from "Experiences" and they have). The special Merchandise offerings are get something small if you buy something large like get one free photo with purchase of photo package, not like take $2 off a drink at the pool bar that you might actually use. Extra food/wine selection REDUCED -- there used to be several other choices. Now the only thing that would be worth it is the Prosecco if you are a drinker; if you aren't, I don't find the other 2 choices worth it -- I can find all the fruit I want anywhere on the ship.

The next one I see them changing or doing away with is the Palo meal. I think they attempted a couple of times to stick to just allowing it to be used for dinner. I'm not sure if they will take another go at that -- their brunch reservations are limited and they have good demand for brunch so they are taking away from people who would pay to be there during brunch by allowing Platinum or guests "staying" with Platinum to fill those limited spots. But I can see them rolling this back and offering it just to actual Platinum cruisers and not their guests. They have a budget for the perks and when they've rolled back everything else and see that they used to cover 150 meals for every 100 platinum cruisers onboard and now paying 250 meals for those same platinum cruisers, they may start wondering.

I haven't worked the system to get maximum benefits, but if you go by your definition that "staying in the same stateroom" means STAYING in the same stateroom and is not based on what room you paid to stay in, then I guess you would be OK if my wife and I booked the Walt suite for the two of us and then had 3 (on Dream or Fantasy) or 5 (on Magic or Wonder) other friends book cheap inside cabins but stay with us once we board. Since they are now STAYING in concierge, they should be able to take advantage of all the concierge benefits.

But the rules of Concierge are not based on "staying", it's based on paying. If you only paid for 2 people to have concierge perks, then only 2 people should be receiving concierge perks regardless of where they sleep at night. The rules of the Platinum perks specifically say "staying".

 

[Expatriat]

I haven't worked the system to get maximum benefits, but if you go by your definition that "staying in the same stateroom" means STAYING in the same stateroom and is not based on what room you paid to stay in, then I guess you would be OK if my wife and I booked the Walt suite for the two of us and then had 3 (on Dream or Fantasy) or 5 (on Magic or Wonder) other friends book cheap inside cabins but stay with us once we board. Since they are now STAYING in concierge, they should be able to take advantage of all the concierge benefits.

That is not what I said. I take DCL's definiton of "staying in the same stateroom" to mean BOOKING a stateroom for certain people and THOSE people STAYING in the stateroom they booked. I am sure that is DCL's intention, but again, they will try to avoid confrontation at all costs. People will play the system as long as DCL pretends not to notice.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

In regards to the free Palo meal, how does it work if the platinum member in the room is under 18?

As far as I can tell, you'd get the free meal but your son would not.

There was a poster here who was very upset that he couldn't apply platinum benefits to all three staterooms he booked for his family (he was the only platinum). he thought the benefits should be extended to anybody traveling with him, not just in his stateroom. I can see why they don't do that. I can also see why they don't police who is sleeping in what stateroom. Talk about awkward. But there's still an issue with the lifeboats, which hopefully wouldn't ever become a real issue.

 

[gometros]

That says a lot to me......to get the most benefit for the perks. What that says to me is I will place who I want in what rooms I want to get what I want.

Exactly.