Thoughts on Renting Out Points

[Sandisw]

I could also see how the on-demand reservations might be a bit less stressful from a rental perspective just because you won't need to be calling MS to change the names on the reservation. On one hand, if you're comfortable what you're doing doesn't meet Disney's definition of commercial renting, no, I don't have a problem saying the rental is for personal use, but a lot easier to just check that box when you are making that initial reservation online than having to call in one (or more times) on a confirmed reservation. Also feel like the latter could be a lot easier for Disney to flag should they decide they're going to take enforcement beyond a box/verbal attestation.




Yeah, this is all very interesting. It's like common wisdom - don't exchange direct with Disney, it's a bad value! And, sure, the savings you will get over cash rates at WDW resorts is definitely much more, but $15 or more on a direct cruise swap is not bad at all. I might just have to call MS this week to confirm I'm understanding everything.

Another thing I was just thinking about is the modification/cancellation policy on this. Looks like they give you back the points, but they have to be used within the Disney Collection in the same UY (and you'd have to pay another $95 transaction fee which I presume would be waived if you buy MMB).

Also, apparently the normal 11-month booking does not apply to booking cruises - you can use your points from the applicable UY as soon as the cruise points charts are published. And, can also purchase OTUPs now for the same future cruises.

Lots to think about and digest here.

And, from what I have been told is that when DCL the cash rates, they will also adjust points in that same category.

So, it’s always good to check!! And now that MMB waives the $95 fee, it adds to it!!

 

[airjay75]

And, from what I have been told is that when DCL the cash rates, they will also adjust points in that same category.

So, it’s always good to check!!

Ok, that is very good to know as well. I had been thinking about whether the points charts they release are static because I presume the cash pricing for a cruise 2 years away could easily change between now and then. So, sounds like a quite a few things to keep in mind.

 

[mikeuno]

This post has shed some light renting points / reservations if needed, thanks

 

[VGCgroupie]

I could also see how the on-demand reservations might be a bit less stressful from a rental perspective just because you won't need to be calling MS to change the names on the reservation. On one hand, if you're comfortable what you're doing doesn't meet Disney's definition of commercial renting, no, I don't have a problem saying the rental is for personal use, but a lot easier to just check that box when you are making that initial reservation online than having to call in one (or more times) on a confirmed reservation. Also feel like the latter could be a lot easier for Disney to flag should they decide they're going to take enforcement beyond a box/verbal attestation.




Yeah, this is all very interesting. It's like common wisdom - don't exchange direct with Disney, it's a bad value! And, sure, the savings you will get over cash rates at WDW resorts is definitely much more, but $15 or more on a direct cruise swap is not bad at all. I might just have to call MS this week to confirm I'm understanding everything.

Another thing I was just thinking about is the modification/cancellation policy on this. Looks like they give you back the points, but they have to be used within the Disney Collection in the same UY (and you'd have to pay another $95 transaction fee which I presume would be waived if you buy MMB).

Also, apparently the normal 11-month booking does not apply to booking cruises - you can use your points from the applicable UY as soon as the cruise points charts are published. And, can also purchase OTUPs now for the same future cruises.

Lots to think about and digest here.

Yes please let us know what you find out. I dont love that cancel policy