When will '09 dates be released?

[Andrew DEREK UK]

If it is next week, what day do you think it might be?

One post yesterday said they called DCL and they were told to call back Monday.

My guess Not a port day, so Not Sunday or Thursday,

Another post said the CM said by next Friday.

 

[Laurabearz]

Well I do want to know, like you and like many as soon as possible, I would say, I do care, Its so enjoyable getting everyones, clues and detective work and trying to find out whats going to happen.

A bit like Christmas and trying to find out the presents in advance of the 25th. Looking inside the wrapping paper!

I know I know... and I do care too... and I LOVE everything you have done in this thread! Been fun reading and speculating...

::: jumps up and down ::: I wanna open my gifts NOW!!!

 

[disneyjunkie]

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???

I'm hoping for the Med. I have my heart set on a trip to Europe for my son's graduation present.

 

[chrisrunty]

Well I called DCL just about 10 minutes ago, hoping my "special" circumstance would allow them to slip with some information. We placed a "dummy" Summer 08' Mexican cruise when we were on the Mediterranean cruise this summer. We didn't want to really go to Mexico again but were hoping for something special for Summer 09. Well, we just found our we are pregnant with our first baby and due in August (YAY!) (when our current booked cruise is). So I played dumb and asked if I can move my cruise to summer 09 when the baby is older. The cast member said to call back within a couple of days, and they should have summer 09. She said that they aren't told because DCL is afraid they will slip and let some information out. Oh well, I tried. I can't wait to find out!

 

[disnutt]

Well I called DCL just about 10 minutes ago, hoping my "special" circumstance would allow them to slip with some information. We placed a "dummy" Summer 08' Mexican cruise when we were on the Mediterranean cruise this summer. We didn't want to really go to Mexico again but were hoping for something special for Summer 09. Well, we just found our we are pregnant with our first baby and due in August (YAY!) (when our current booked cruise is). So I played dumb and asked if I can move my cruise to summer 09 when the baby is older. The cast member said to call back within a couple of days, and they should have summer 09. She said that they aren't told because DCL is afraid they will slip and let some information out. Oh well, I tried. I can't wait to find out!

Thanks for trying and congratulations on the new addition!

 

[Hygiene99]

I don't think it will be Monday!

hoping for tuesday!

Oh, im going to go on a cruise in May of 2009

So im told!

 

[Verandah Man]

And there she goes, now how long before we hear any news on 2009??? ​

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I know I know... and I do care too... and I LOVE everything you have done in this thread! Been fun reading and speculating...

::: jumps up and down ::: I wanna open my gifts NOW!!!

Yes lets open them early! Watch mum and dad wrap them.

I'm hoping for the Med. I have my heart set on a trip to Europe for my son's graduation present.

Med would be nice again, maybe Eastern Med and Greece.

Well I called DCL just about 10 minutes ago, hoping my "special" circumstance would allow them to slip with some information. We placed a "dummy" Summer 08' Mexican cruise when we were on the Mediterranean cruise this summer. We didn't want to really go to Mexico again but were hoping for something special for Summer 09. Well, we just found our we are pregnant with our first baby and due in August (YAY!) (when our current booked cruise is). So I played dumb and asked if I can move my cruise to summer 09 when the baby is older. The cast member said to call back within a couple of days, and they should have summer 09. She said that they aren't told because DCL is afraid they will slip and let some information out. Oh well, I tried. I can't wait to find out!

Well done for trying and good luck with baby.

Thanks for trying and congratulations on the new addition!

Agree

I don't think it will be Monday!

hoping for tuesday!

Oh, im going to go on a cruise in May of 2009

So im told!

Tuesday/Wednesday?

And there she goes, now how long before we hear any news on 2009??? ​

Come on lets us know.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

My travel agent is going to be at WDW until Tuesday!! SO I've let her know that I'm going to book myself it comes out Monday or Tuesday.

My question is, what time do I call? Do they open at 7 eastern time?

 

[ashman]

My travel agent is going to be at WDW until Tuesday!! SO I've let her know that I'm going to book myself it comes out Monday or Tuesday.

My question is, what time do I call? Do they open at 7 eastern time?

You probably will be okay to wait for your agent. If history holds, they will annouce the dates but won't take ressies till a bit later unless it is a "standard" cruise

 

[SueEllen]

I don't think it will be Monday!

hoping for tuesday!

Oh, im going to go on a cruise in May of 2009

So im told!

hmmmmm...and you think? LOL

LYMI (traitor) !
SE

 

[yndygo]

I keep telling DH - "okay honey, now when I know, what am I allowed to book for? Because it could be Monday you know..."
lol

I'm hoping for either Alaska or Southern Carribean right now - as airfare and travel time to Europe is a bit much from the middle of the country!!

But this is so nerve-wracking!!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

You probably will be okay to wait for your agent. If history holds, they will annouce the dates but won't take ressies till a bit later unless it is a "standard" cruise

I hope you're right. But I'm a little nervous anyway!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

My travel agent is going to be at WDW until Tuesday!! SO I've let her know that I'm going to book myself it comes out Monday or Tuesday.

My question is, what time do I call? Do they open at 7 eastern time?

Maybe 8am but I think we will be told in advance

You probably will be okay to wait for your agent. If history holds, they will annouce the dates but won't take ressies till a bit later unless it is a "standard" cruise

Agree

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I keep telling DH - "okay honey, now when I know, what am I allowed to book for? Because it could be Monday you know..."
lol

I'm hoping for either Alaska or Southern Carribean right now - as airfare and travel time to Europe is a bit much from the middle of the country!!

But this is so nerve-wracking!!

Now do I pay a big deposit to DCL, or does Father Christmas buy nice presents for the kids?

 

[PurplePrincess4]

I keep telling DH - "okay honey, now when I know, what am I allowed to book for? Because it could be Monday you know..."
lol

I'm hoping for either Alaska or Southern Carribean right now - as airfare and travel time to Europe is a bit much from the middle of the country!!

But this is so nerve-wracking!!

Yndy - I am hoping Southern Carribean too! Early Spring, Easter or Early June 09!

 

[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’THIS week’’



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.

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.

 

[woody73]

. . . Front runner:-

Caribbean special trips. Either East or South.

As for East, in 2004 we were on one of DCL's "Special Caribbean Cruises":
San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, and Castaway Cay.

Woody

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

As for East, in 2004 we were on one of DCL's "Special Caribbean Cruises":
San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, and Castaway Cay.

Woody

I would like that, if in the summer holidays, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is mentioned a lot!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

As above this is one of the other cruise lines trips to the Eastern Caribbean

Will we see something like this released this week?


Hopefully after waiting such a long time, we will find out something within days now!

Figures crossed!

Come on DCL.