Wonder - January 21, 2011 The Cruise To Nowhere In Particular..

[B9erSteve]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I am WAY too excited to work today!

I've been like that everyday since booking this cruise. I'm not sure why. It's really not a long cruise. I guess it's because I percieve that I got a good deal and it was a decision made on an impuse. (I've always been envious of those Floridians who could at the last minute make a decision on a cruise, while I had to plan flights and hotels etc or settle on Carnival for the same kind of deal.)

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I've been like that everyday since booking this cruise. I'm not sure why. It's really not a long cruise. I guess it's because I percieve that I got a good deal and it was a decision made on an impuse. (I've always been envious of those Floridians who could at the last minute make a decision on a cruise, while I had to plan flights and hotels etc or settle on Carnival for the same kind of deal.)

I now what you mean..I am looking forward to having a ship here for those (hopefully!) last minute deals..not caring that the ship is going to Mexico or not but just getting a good deal and getting on the ship!

My DH is a CM and I know he always gets emails on "last minute deals" for CM but we can never go because we have to consider flights etc...now hopefully we can take advantage of it in the future here.

Okay..enough playing on the computer..time to get back to work...

 

[B9erSteve]

I was wondering because time was so short... but I know it's fun anyways..I will go with what everyone else wants to do.

I know what you mean about the fare..trying to explain to some of my clients that they basically just paid off thier cruise You would have thought that the deposit would have been lower on this cruise. Oh well..won't be so painful at the end to pay it off!

I just paid my cruise off. I'm not changing my mind on it and I can get a weekend away from work without even breaking a sweat. My In-Laws on the other hand... I placed the deposit down on theirs so If they don't like the idea, it won't be a big hassle to cancel that ressie.

 

[stitch4336]

Who ARE you? (Says Ursula from LP)

Same name on LP - stitch4336. DH and I were at the LP Club 33 meet July 2008 and met a bunch of great folks there. I wish we could make it to more meets - but work keeps us pretty busy. I'm trying to stay more involved on the boards now too - when the boss or my staff aren't looking (hehe) Totally looking forward to this quick getaway on the Wonder - our first ever Disney cruise - YAY!

 

[mickeyfan1]

We are in a CAT R. We will never be able to afford it again so we thought we would celebrate my birthday in style. There are 3 of us in the cabin...my DD amount is $225.00 as the 3rd person. So our deposit is $1200.00. I do realize that we owe more then $1200 overall but they are stating that I will not get back any part of the $1200.00 should I cancel before final payment. Which I understand but I think a little unfair since I am obviously paying more then her fare. If I have to - I will.... I just wondered.

We were supposed to renew our wedding vows but the price went up $1000.00 since we did it in 2008 so we opted to splurge on a suite instead for this 2-night and celebrate my birthday. It is costing us almost the same amount for our cabin as the vow renewal. This was our honeymoon ship so we wanted to renew our wedding vows on it but the cost went from $1500.00to $2500.00 for the same thing we got in 2008 (We did the Magic - not realizing that we would have a chance to do a PC on the Wonder). We thought we would enjoy ourselves more with the cabin.

Ahhh, I see. Well, the deposit, while no refundable is transferable to a future cruise in a suite category, and perhaps in a non suite. Even in a non suite, I think the 3rd and 4th person would be less in a cat 11 than the deposit.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ahhh, I see. Well, the deposit, while no refundable is transferable to a future cruise in a suite category, and perhaps in a non suite. Even in a non suite, I think the 3rd and 4th person would be less in a cat 11 than the deposit.

I thought it was transferable but the DL rep I spoke with when I called in to book the cabin told me it wasn't. I will inquire with the Manager who is working on this. I did not realize what the 3rd/4th person cost in the CAT 11 as the cabins I booked only contained 2 guests but it must be causing the same issue - less then $200.00.

I will most likely end up paying it and that's ok...because I intend on taking this cruise. I would hope it would be transferable to a non-suite though as we have not ever traveled in a suite and can not see doing it again in the future.

Thanks for the info - I will check with the Manager. If it transfers to a non-suite..I will just pay it and be done.

 

[closetmickey]

I've been like that everyday since booking this cruise. I'm not sure why. It's really not a long cruise. I guess it's because I percieve that I got a good deal and it was a decision made on an impuse. (I've always been envious of those Floridians who could at the last minute make a decision on a cruise, while I had to plan flights and hotels etc or settle on Carnival for the same kind of deal.)

Me too! I had always wanted to take just my girls on a trip for the weekend. Seemed so easy for the east coast folk! DH is not a fan like me, so for us to make our two trips to Florida to sail was always a huge event. I may just never get him back on DCL so this is just so exciting for me! I'm a late riser but just may get up with sun each morning just to maximize my time!

 

[lvstitch]

I've been like that everyday since booking this cruise. I'm not sure why. It's really not a long cruise. I guess it's because I percieve that I got a good deal and it was a decision made on an impuse. (I've always been envious of those Floridians who could at the last minute make a decision on a cruise, while I had to plan flights and hotels etc or settle on Carnival for the same kind of deal.)

I agree, we are super excited about this cruise too. I just cause it was so unexpected. Plus it means I won't have to go 3 full years between Disney cruises.

 

[closetmickey]

I agree, we are super excited about this cruise too. I just cause it was so unexpected. Plus it means I won't have to go 3 full years between Disney cruises.

You are right! One day I am dreaming about a cruise on the Dream in the distant future and the next day I'm booked on the Wonder. So unexpected!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I just spoke with a Manager...they have put another hold on my cabin and said that they have not been able to figure this out.I offered to remove my DD for the time being and pay the deposit but he said he would prefer to keep holding the cabin.

The deposit is transferable to another cruise for any stateroom but it remains non-refundable forever. It also has to be done prior to the final payment date. I am fine with that but they don't want to deposit yet so we shall wait.

 

[stitchy626]

Same name on LP - stitch4336. DH and I were at the LP Club 33 meet July 2008 and met a bunch of great folks there. I wish we could make it to more meets - but work keeps us pretty busy. I'm trying to stay more involved on the boards now too - when the boss or my staff aren't looking (hehe) Totally looking forward to this quick getaway on the Wonder - our first ever Disney cruise - YAY!

Hehe-busted! Oh wait-now so am I

 

[mickeyfan1]

Well, I just priced out a Cat 11B 2 A , 2 C the 3rd and 4th PAX far is $169.99, so for 4 people, after paying $200 per person deposit, the remainder of the fare is $38. I think your only issue is the non reundable deposit. DCL slipped up with this one. At least they are not releasing the hold. Good Luck. And if it doesn't wok, comne slum with us in the sideways 11B Club.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Well, I just priced out a Cat 11B 2 A , 2 C the 3rd and 4th PAX far is $169.99, so for 4 people, after paying $200 per person deposit, the remainder of the fare is $38. I think your only issue is the non reundable deposit. DCL slipped up with this one. At least they are not releasing the hold. Good Luck. And if it doesn't wok, comne slum with us in the sideways 11B Club.

It seems like regardless of the category - they shouldn't be able to charge more then the cost of the fare...it's really not a problem..since it is transferable, I will just pay the $1200.00 and be done with it. It's not like I won't ever be going on another Disney cruise.

I still want to be an honorary member of the CAT 11B sideways club! And although I am not sure if anyone is interested, if you wanted to check out the suite.. you are more then welcome to. This really is a splurge for us.

 

[Louiepipbgeeco]

I see this 2 day on the website-but cannot get it to come up for booking.
So have a ?--is it only offered in Jan??

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I see this 2 day on the website-but cannot get it to come up for booking.
So have a ?--is it only offered in Jan??

It is under the Mexican Riviera. It is the only one atthe moment as it is arriving in Los Angeles from the repositioning cruise from Florida. The first Mexico cruise leaves on Sunday the 23rd.

 

[stitch4336]

I see this 2 day on the website-but cannot get it to come up for booking.
So have a ?--is it only offered in Jan??

Yes, my undertanding is it is a special January only special because they needed to move the ship out of the port for some reason - so they just made a mini cruise out of the move I had trouble finding it on the DCL website too! Search for Mexico - Jan-11 and it will come up.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Do any of the travel companies offer on board credit incentives for this cruise?

ALso, what about if I put it on my Disney Visa? Will I get the $50 onboard credit?

Trying to squeeze every last discount/credit out of this that I can.

I know our agency did not recieve any specials for this cruise but individually we can offer something if we choose. Dreams Unlimited may be offering something.

You should recieve your credit for using your Disney Visa no problem. there is also a $25.00 OBC just for booking the cabin.

 

[B9erSteve]

I just spoke with a Manager...they have put another hold on my cabin and said that they have not been able to figure this out.I offered to remove my DD for the time being and pay the deposit but he said he would prefer to keep holding the cabin.

The deposit is transferable to another cruise for any stateroom but it remains non-refundable forever. It also has to be done prior to the final payment date. I am fine with that but they don't want to deposit yet so we shall wait.

I glad they did this for you. Seems a small thing to do until the logistics are figured out.

It seems like regardless of the category - they shouldn't be able to charge more then the cost of the fare...it's really not a problem..since it is transferable, I will just pay the $1200.00 and be done with it. It's not like I won't ever be going on another Disney cruise.

I still want to be an honorary member of the CAT 11B sideways club! And although I am not sure if anyone is interested, if you wanted to check out the suite.. you are more then welcome to. This really is a splurge for us.

Honorary Member of the Sideways Club it is! Funny you should mention it, but I was just saying to my Wife, Laura, that we needed to get to know you well, because I for one would love to be taken on a tour of that room!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I glad they did this for you. Seems a small thing to do until the logistics are figured out.



Honorary Member of the Sideways Club it is! Funny you should mention it, but I was just saying to my Wife, Laura, that we needed to get to know you well, because I for one would love to be taken on a tour of that room!

I would let you see the cabin even if you just knocked on the door and didn't know me at all! On our PC cruise in 2008 - I was in charge of planning a cabin tour..it was so much fun..we saw the cabins from CAT 12 - to the CAT 3.

 

[skierrob]

I wanna see that suite also, and we've got a sideways 11B to show you too LOL!



Can't wait till we all decide on a place to meet during the cruise. Will be fun to get to know everyone that is going on the cruise!!!!!

Of course, I'm still upset that we didn't hear about the cruise until all the SPH rooms were gone! In fact, Zoom managed to snag the exact same SPH room that I had during my Bahama's cruise last May! Enjoy it -- it was an excellent room. *grin*

Looking forward to the cruise, everyone!