When will '09 dates be released?

[Marypoppinsiam]

When is that cruise?

 

[kaseyC]

My TA emailed me tonight confirming Dec. I tried to pressure her for a hint all she will say is it is "Big" and to be ready to book it is going to sell out fast.......Her District Manager is headed off to cruise with the DCL president and some other TA's................

Is this the 12/1 Magic cruise? I hope so. I'll be boarding the Magic tomorrow.

 

[alicecr]

Was it "Legalbriefs"?

It definitely was not legalbriefs and not the person David that was banned from the boards. I am positive.

 

[riggins]

Hi guys-
I just called DCL about something for our April cruise and while I was on the phone, I asked about January 2009. She said they weren't out yet, but I should try back on Monday. She wasn't especially friendly or helpful, so I didn't get a sense if she was just trying to appease me or if there was some validity to that date, so I guess, we'll all just see.

Best Wishes!
Leslie

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi guys-
I just called DCL about something for our April cruise and while I was on the phone, I asked about January 2009. She said they weren't out yet, but I should try back on Monday. She wasn't especially friendly or helpful, so I didn't get a sense if she was just trying to appease me or if there was some validity to that date, so I guess, we'll all just see.

Best Wishes!
Leslie

Thank you, Monday is good! Makes sense first working day of the month.

 

["Got Disney"]

I am interested more in the summer of 2009 but that always comes out later than the Jan-may dates. Wonder hwere the summer will take us?

Have they put out the 2009 dates yet for Jan-May or is this what is being waited on. I have read this thread but cant remeber now geesh

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";21987780]I am interested more in the summer of 2009 but that always comes out later than the Jan-may dates. Wonder hwere the summer will take us?

Have they put out the 2009 dates yet for Jan-May or is this what is being waited on. I have read this thread but cant remeber now geesh[/QUOTE]

Jan- March 09 isnt out at the moment, we have seen that part of the years cruises released by November before, in previous years

Cruisers report ALL 09 cruises coming out next week, now that is a change as for example the Special Magic ones came out on January 31st this year

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

This thread is very popular and a lot has been discussed I know people find it hard to look back on posts to find what they want. So TO SUMMARIZE -what we know, from the posts on this thread.

So when are they out?

Well a number of people on this thread have contacted DCL, by E.mail, by phone, and on ship, and they have all been told early December, or’’next week’’
Maybe a week away next Wednesday.


2008 Dry-dock Plans
The Magic will be in dry-dock September 6-27, 2008.

Now some have mentioned including the Dispodacst team this longer dry-dock might be to assist with modifications to the pool areas for a possible Alaska trip.

DIS-PODCAST

A few months ago have said Alaska Summer 2009
They also said the Wonder would do 3-4 nights and 7 night cruises in the Caribbean if the Magic goes on its travels.
No one else has confirmed this.

DCL AGENTS ON BOARD

Say cruises will start to be released early December, -that’s just a week away now,

They keep saying the ship will be closer to its home than the previous two years. various

Caribbean ports mentioned such as Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

RESPECTED TRAVEL AGENTS

Have sent e-mails saying they think is the Caribbean, Maybr further south.

ALSO NEW. More t/a’s have said they are being invited onto the ships for a big announcement in early December.


RELEASE DATES

On release we are not sure if all of 2009 or just the first part.

Historically they have usually have started releasing dates in November for the first part of the following year, say January to April standard 3/4 Wonder cruises, and standard Magic cruises for 7 nights.

We are overdue, conjecture; DCL is negotiating now with Port Canaveral, they are unhappy with costs and restrictions on the port calls to keep their pier exclusive to DCL. Miami port has said soon they will sign up a big cruise line, Would DCL move to Miami or Tampa, its this a reason for delay.

Also possible port changes on the current standard cruises maybe a reason.


Many Castaway club members in the USA have also received the email regarding Hosting a Disney Cruise Party. This is on January many speculate that this email has something to do with the 09 announcements? Maybe the release of special summer Magic cruises, around that time.

PAST YEARS
The Special summer cruises have come out later,

FOR 2005 May 5th 2004
FOR 2007 April 3rd 2006
FOR 2008 January 31st 2007.

The summer 2006 cruises were double dips in the Caribbean.

Front runner:-

Caribbean special trips .Either East or South.


Fuel Prices

will the rising fuel costs make cruises cost a lot more?

SO what are you recommended to do?

Well do not panic! But some release will be out soon, not all but the start of 09.

Standard cruises i.e. 3-4 nights Wonder and 7 night Magic ones will not have a problem. For any special cruises:-

Register now with a specialist quality DCL Disney authorised travel agent, or keep you eyes on this board. There has always been an announcement and a tip off here first.

Dreams unlimited the sponsor of this board is an option.

You can book yourself direct with DCL by phone or website, but on ‘special cruises’ they have had long waits on telephones and the website has been under pressure.

Please do not instruct multiple travel agencies as in past years this has pushed up all the prices to all cruises supply demand and the cruises tier price system.

Release date time is often 8am but there sometimes has been a press launch at WDW or Disneyland and bookings opened up after that at 1pm EST.

 

[THUNDERMOUNTAINMOMMA]

Wow Derek! Thanks for the great summary!
I feel like we're a group of detectives solving a big mystery!

 

[cdnstitchfan]

What a excellent summary, Andrew. Thanks..

I have been keeping my eye on this thread to see what people are finding out about 2009.

We are hoping to in Feb 2009. Would be nice if they changed up the ports a little for either the Eastern or the Western.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Wow Derek! Thanks for the great summary!
I feel like we're a group of detectives solving a big mystery!

What a excellent summary, Andrew. Thanks..

I have been keeping my eye on this thread to see what people are finding out about 2009.

We are hoping to in Feb 2009. Would be nice if they changed up the ports a little for either the Eastern or the Western.

Thank you,

Looks like we will all know next week, top of the table seems to be the Caribbean, with a more southernly trip, or the British Virgin islands, maybe drop St Marten?

But there will be surprises Iam sure. Will be nice to see if we get somethings right.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Well we are only a few days off an official announcement, hopefully some Travel agents will e.mail some information this weekend, or we will hear something from the people on the Magic or Wonder.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

I hope it's the Caribbean. But we're hoping for Christmas 2009 so I'm crossing my fingers we see something special for that cruise.

 

[mmouse37]

I hope it is not tomorrow!!! I will be away from my computer all day and would hate to miss anything!!!

 

[sherreis]

I'm so glad to have found this thread. The travel agent with whom I was speaking a few weeks ago had no idea as to when 2009 dates would be released. I'm looking for middle of August or maybe Thanksgiving. My oldest son will be Bar-Mitzvah'd on 8/15/09 and we're going to celebrate by having a big family vacation instead of a party. looking forward to seeing what cruises may be available.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I hope it's the Caribbean. But we're hoping for Christmas 2009 so I'm crossing my fingers we see something special for that cruise.

I hope it is not tomorrow!!! I will be away from my computer all day and would hate to miss anything!!!

I'm so glad to have found this thread. The travel agent with whom I was speaking a few weeks ago had no idea as to when 2009 dates would be released. I'm looking for middle of August or maybe Thanksgiving. My oldest son will be Bar-Mitzvah'd on 8/15/09 and we're going to celebrate by having a big family vacation instead of a party. looking forward to seeing what cruises may be available.

Indications are From Monday to Thursday next week, they will be released.

So many peple have contacted DCL, and given this information and one was told to call back MONDAY.

Lets hope so.

 

[Verandah Man]

Well, we made it to December!!!

Now, we just have to wait for THE announcement.................

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Well, we made it to December!!!

Now, we just have to wait for THE announcement.................

Yes, advent calendars, 25 days to go to the big day, Christmas trees up, my DD's birthday, my first Christmas meal tonight..

and oh yes, the announcement is due any day....

My only concern, I would have thought some travel agents would start sending e.mails or we would see something from the Webmaster here by now.

Unless Monday is the release of the information and then they open up in two weeks for sales????

 

[imsetuc]

Unless Monday is the release of the information and then they open up in two weeks for sales????

That would make a lot of sense. Give the release of all of 2009 at one time, but stagger the sales dates. That way everyone would know the entire itinerary, but the reservationists wouldn't be bogged down with all cruises trying to be initially booked at one time.

 

[glindamood]

My children had brunch in Palo on the Wonder last Friday and they heard hints of the Med again. Suppose the crew just throws things out to stir the pot???