VGT vs FL Resident?

[sab53085]

I’m currently looking at a 5 night on the Dream in December, and the VGT rate is the same as the Florida resident rate (5C). I understand the cancelation and PIF terms, but other than that, anything else? What would you choose?

 

[dmunsil]

With the Florida resident rate, you can choose your stateroom, and you get the normal cancellation policies. Seems better to me.

 

[BrokeMack]

Vgt could be a lower category veranda too, right? So you could end up with a navigator, partial or obstructed.

 

[sab53085]

With the Florida resident rate, you can choose your stateroom, and you get the normal cancellation policies. Seems better to me.

Yeah and all of the cabins are on deck 6. This is the way I’m leaning, but wasn’t sure if I’d maybe get a better cabin with VGT.

 

[dmunsil]

Yeah and all of the cabins are on deck 6. This is the way I’m leaning, but wasn’t sure if I’d maybe get a better cabin with VGT.

In theory, you could get anything all the way up to a 4A, but in practice, it would seem more likely to get a 6B, 6C or 7A. If you don't mind ending up with one of those, you could roll the dice and you could score big.

Disney has been running the ships with slightly fewer guests than normal, which could mean they're likely to sail with a fair number of empty rooms in multiple categories. So the chances of getting a higher-tier room on a GT rate might be higher than usual. Pure guess.

Me, I'd rather get a specific 5C that I know isn't above anything noisy, isn't right outside the elevator lobby, etc. rather than take a risk of getting the worst obstructed view or a room right above a nightclub. But all that said, I don't think there's a verandah room on the ship we'd be truly unhappy to get. They're all OK by us.

 

[tkd lisa]

I just applied the Florida resident rate to my Christmas cruise and it was well worth the hassle. Big savings, plus I got to pick the rooms.

 

[holula]

I’d rather do the 5C so I knew I wasn’t going to be on deck 10.

 

[sab53085]

I’d rather do the 5C so I knew I wasn’t going to be on deck 10.

Deck 10 is considered noisy for some, right?

 

[Cheburashka]

Deck 10 is considered noisy for some, right?

Yes, it's under the pool deck and Cabanas. Some staterooms are louder than others, though- some are under the salon, which is quieter, etc. There's also an overhang over the verandah that provides extra shade. Some people like that and others don't.

 

[auntlynne]

Yeah and all of the cabins are on deck 6. This is the way I’m leaning, but wasn’t sure if I’d maybe get a better cabin with VGT.

You’re right - you might get a better cabin. And you might not.

Are you a gambler? Have a fear of missing out? Or the type who rather get on with your life by not having to wait for the cabin assignment to come through?

Those guarantee cabins - always ask if you would be willing to take the worst cabin in the category? Even for the savings.

You might just end up on Deck 6, after all.

Normal cancellation policy would be the deal breaker if price is equal.

Have a great cruise in your verandah cabin!