Wonder/Magic Concierge

[Kurukthemal]

Do the older ships have the lounge? If not, what do you get other than early booking on them for Concierge rooms?

 

[jilljill]

No they do not have lounges.

Below is taken directly from DCL's website's description of a concierge suite on the Magic/Wonder:

Concierge Services
Our signature Concierge service is an added benefit for Concierge Suite Guests. It begins even before you board the ship and continues throughout your vacation and beyond.

Pre-Arrival Services
Disney Cruise Line conveniently offers pre-arrival Concierge services for Guests. You can pre-reserve many of your onboard activities and services online, starting from 120 days prior to your sail date. A dedicated Concierge Services Specialist is available Monday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. via a toll-free number, to provide personalized assistance in helping you plan every cruise detail, including:

Port Adventures, Palo and Remy dining, spa treatments and nursery stay reservations
Dining room seating preference requests
Special occasions and celebration planning
Assistance with all special requests, from before your arrival until after you cruise.

Upgraded Amenities
While all Disney Cruise Line staterooms boast luxury amenities and world-class service, Guests of our Concierge Suites enjoy an expanded range of quality offerings.

H20 Plus Spa, Bath and Shower Products
All stateroom baths are stocked with fine marine-nutrient enriched H20 Plus spa, bath and shower products—including Sea Marine Revitalizing Shampoo, Marine Collagen Conditioner and Hydrating Body Butter. Guests of our Concierge Suites are treated to an enhanced line, which adds the premium Sea Salt Body Wash and Solar Relief Gel.
Fine Bedding from Sealy Posturpedic® and Frette
All staterooms feature plush bath towels, bath sheets and 300-thread-count, 100% Egyptian cotton linens from Frette. Our Concierge Suites' master bedrooms are further upgraded with Sealy Posturepedic® Premium Plush Euro-top mattresses and feather and down duvets.
Pillow Talk Program
Guests of our Concierge Suites have access to the Pillow Talk program, which allows you to choose from a selection of hypo-allergenic, feather and therapeutic memory-foam pillow options.
Personal Robe and Slippers
These plush comforts are provided for your use while you cruise.
Special Treats Delivered
While staying in a Concierge Suite, you benefit from daily delights delivered to your door, such as canapés, fruit and cookies.
Media Library
DVD players and an extensive library of music CDs and DVD titles are stocked for the enjoyment of you and your family, along with a selection of board games.
You also enjoy these amenities:

Ample closet space
Cooling box
In-room safe
Hair dryer
Phone with voice-mail messaging
Individual climate control
Couch
Desk
Chair
Verandah
Each and every one of our opulent Concierge Suites includes a personal verandah, which delivers the pleasure of ocean views and sea breezes every time you step out onto its sunny surface. This breathtaking private perch is where you can bask in sunshine, enjoy leisurely conversations, sip coffee or cocktails or simply enjoy the sweeping scenery as it floats by. The verandah features its own furniture, deck lighting, plexiglass or solid whitewall railings and dividers, plus the security of childproof locks.

Shipboard Services
On your cruise, the benefits of our signature Concierge service are in full effect, beginning with priority check-in and boarding at a dedicated check-in station. Our onboard Concierge team will meet you at a private welcome reception—exclusive to Concierge Guests—and will be available to attend to your needs, questions and special requests. Enjoy assistance with:

Reservations (shore excursions, Palo dining, spa treatments and nursery stay)
In-suite dining from any of our rotation restaurants
Dining reservation confirmations and changes
Priority tendering in ports of call
Updates to your personal itinerary
Special occasions and celebration planning

 

[princesskayla]

We upgraded at the port to a 1-bedroom Concierge room. It was so nice to be one of the first ones on the ship and sit in the lounge while we had repesentives from the different services come to us for reservations, kids club, Palo dining and concierge services. Our concierge team was wonderful and even found us a glue stick! Every time we had a question or need, they were right there to help, including helping us to find a missing wave phone (it was found in the front room couch/bed by the stateroom host). They helped with ideas for things to do at Cabo and PV - we chose not get any excusions, nothing really "spoke" to us. It was the icing on the cake to have such wonderful people to assist us during the entire cruise.

I am not sure that I would pay the large sum to reserve it outright, but if we are ever able to upgrade at port again, we would do it again in a heartbeat.

 

[Kurukthemal]

Is upgrading at port cheaper? Currently, it looks like a $1,500 upgrade. I can afford it, but not really sure it's worth it.

 

[outahere]

Is upgrading at port cheaper? Currently, it looks like a $1,500 upgrade. I can afford it, but not really sure it's worth it.

Short answer is yes. If there is availability, you can upgrade at the port for considerably less than if you do it before. The price is based on what cabin category you're booked in and what category you're upgrading to. It is not based on the number of people, just the categories.