What Is One Thing You Would Change About DCL?

[dreamer17555]

I have not cruised yet, booked my 1st cruise next April.
In my DVC thread someone said they would like DVC direct owners to automatically be given a fast track to Castaway Club status. This is my one thing as of now.

That would actually feel unfair to me. I could have bought into DVC if I didn’t sail so often with DCL. DVC members get perks like exclusive lounges—it is not like Pearl Castaway Club members have access to those. There are guests who’ve sailed 50+ times-should they get access to Moonlight Magic just for that? At some point, the perks reflect different choices, not necessarily greater loyalty.

 

[VGCgroupie]

That would actually feel unfair to me. I could have bought into DVC if I didn’t sail so often with DCL. DVC members get perks like exclusive lounges—it is not like Pearl Castaway Club members have access to those. There are guests who’ve sailed 50+ times-should they get access to Moonlight Magic just for that? At some point, the perks reflect different choices, not necessarily greater loyalty.

I see what you are saying, makes sense. Since I never have cruised before Im still not sure how all of that works. I know they were referencing 3 cruises not 50 cruises, again no clue what 3 cruises even gets you.

 

[DCLMP]

I would change the itinerary's. Given a second choice it would be the menus.

 

[dreamer17555]

Makes sense. Since I never have cruised before Im still not sure how all of that works. I know they were referencing 3 cruises not 50 cruises, again no clue what 3 cruises even gets you.

Not much... because over all the Castaway Club perks are extremely watered down- I would say even more so than DVC perks (and at least with DVC you actually own something that you could resell if you wanted to)

 

[VGCgroupie]

Not much... because over all the Castaway Club perks are extremely watered down- I would say even more so than DVC perks (and at least with DVC you actually own something that you could resell if you wanted to)

It's too bad the exchange for DVC points into a DCL cruise is so over priced. Maybe thats my one thing instead

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Add us to the list for better dinner alternatives. The option of Cabanas would be nice when we just aren't feeling the pirate night menu.

 

[DWillowBay]

You said only one, but did not say anything about subdivisions of a, b, and c....so... Honestly, the newer Triton Class are beautiful ships and have been well-appointed (have not seen the Destiny yet), but...a) a larger adult area , b) a promenade that goes 'round one full deck and c) late(r)-night snacks...doesn't even need to be hot foods for me...just some snacks . (And...if I am so bold as to add a 'd'...then d) better directional signage as to where things are located around the ship and how to get to them (Hero obstacle course, the various lounges, which elevators go to which floors...etc). When I first sailed the Wish, I feel like I spent a good portion of time being lost and meandering about trying to find things. There! One!

 

[cruisehopeful]

I would like a buffet open all day or at least 6:00am-10:00pm. It was really nice on Princess. Or, like the International Cafe on Princess, have one spot that's open 24hours that actually has food like soup, salad and sandwiches. I feel like most of the in between meal time food items on Disney are either kid food or fried foods.

 

[gatordoc]

Add us to the list for better dinner alternatives. The option of Cabanas would be nice when we just aren't feeling the pirate night menu.

We actually like the pirate menu (the bbq beef rib salad and Shanghai stir fry noodles are both amazing), but we’d definitely like an anytime Cabanas dinner option, either a buffet or a menu-driven dinner like they used to have.