What Is One Thing You Would Change About DCL?

[dreamer17555]

There are cast member rates and FL resident rates for every cruise this summer on the Wish. I don’t think it is as popular as you think it is. My opinion is that there are too many short cruises for the target market.

I agree and this Jan & Feb it will be even worse. Wish, Fantasy, Destiny, and Dream are doing 5-3 night sailings out of FL... that is a LOT of staterooms to fill. I think the Dream is really going to have a hard time filling. No special sailings like the Fantasy with Pixar and I am not sure many guests are willing to go to Ft. Lauderdale for 3-4 nights on the Dream.

 

[xiphoid76]

1. End the mandatory in-person lifeboat drill. Have this be virtual with a check in. No one pays attention at the mass greetings as they are now and it is very difficult to hear.

2. More perks like free laundry/internet for Castaway Club members. The current perks are not enticing.

 

[holula]

I agree and this Jan & Feb it will be even worse. Wish, Fantasy, Destiny, and Dream are doing 5-3 night sailings out of FL... that is a LOT of staterooms to fill. I think the Dream is really going to have a hard time filling. No special sailings like the Fantasy with Pixar and I am not sure many guests are willing to go to Ft. Lauderdale for 3-4 nights on the Dream.

This is why I don’t understand why Disney doesn’t throw in some longer cruises in off peak season. They have so many 3-5 night cruises and that’s just not sustainable forever. Why not throw in a 10 night in January one year to see how it sells.

 

[DCL58]

This is why I don’t understand why Disney doesn’t throw in some longer cruises in off peak season. They have so many 3-5 night cruises and that’s just not sustainable forever. Why not throw in a 10 night in January one year to see how it sells.

A 10 night in January would be a dream come true! Bet it would sell out with just people who love sailing long cruises on the fantasy and were disappointed with the Treasure.

 

[Cruisinonlydisney]

Inspired by the DVC thread...

What is the one thing you would change about DCL? Just one.

Super curious to hear what everyone would like to change if they could only change one thing.

Without a doubt, one dining room with Anytime Dining like Princess does.

 

[Cruisinonlydisney]

Without a doubt, anytime dining for one dining room like Princess does.

 

[juxtapose]

More location variety: longer Caribbean cruises, more European options
Included basic internet.

That's 2 but

 

[jimmymc]

This is why I don’t understand why Disney doesn’t throw in some longer cruises in off peak season. They have so many 3-5 night cruises and that’s just not sustainable forever. Why not throw in a 10 night in January one year to see how it sells.

I totally agree. Bring back more of the southern Caribbean and other longer cruises. You could even do a round-trip Panama Canal.

 

[JM_97]

This is why I don’t understand why Disney doesn’t throw in some longer cruises in off peak season. They have so many 3-5 night cruises and that’s just not sustainable forever. Why not throw in a 10 night in January one year to see how it sells.

Dream needs to do longer cruises. Whatever the Treasure isn't doing, the Dream should do so they don't overlap too much.

 

[dreamer17555]

Dream needs to do longer cruises. Whatever the Treasure isn't doing, the Dream should do so they don't overlap too much.

I agree completely. IMO the Dream due to being in Ft Lauderdale, needs 7 nights to fill consistently without needing discounts. Maybe it could do Western\Eastern opposite the Treasure but with a stop at Lookout instead of Castaway to mix it up?

 

[DCL58]

I agree completely. IMO the Dream due to being in Ft Lauderdale, needs 7 nights to fill consistently without needing discounts. Maybe it could do Western\Eastern opposite the Treasure but with a stop at Lookout instead of Castaway to mix it up?

Or go to San Juan/St Maarten. The fantasy used to do these ports occasionally. Some variety would be lovely.

 

[Cfabar1]

I am intrigued by the fact the Magic and the Wonder are both doing 7 night Alaskan sailings next season... If that proves successful I wouldn't be shocked to see them try something like Sunday to Sunday 7 nights out of FLL on top of the Treasure itineraries...

I agree with those who think they may be overextending... Where that goes I'm not sure... but continuing to add capacity to me seems like a bad idea... I'd rather see that money going into parks, as I prefer the original 4 ships...