Wow! DCL Through Costco

[happydays]

OK - I called Costco again - prepared to tell them I was from another state - to see if that was why I wasn't seeing a discount ... and I was given a very different price than that which I received earlier in the day for the exact same thing (I double checked with both agents on what was included). NOW - I am seeing a $380 savings with Costco - and it had nothing to do with what state I was in as they never even asked (they never asked for an account number either).

Go figure - I guess it is a bit like calling CRO - a lot can depend on what agent you get ...

Now I have to find out if I can still get the AMEX platinum package when using Costco - That would REALLY make it worth the switch!!

 

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

Hmmmmmm...

My friend didn't call for me earlier; she gave me her number and I called myself. I never told them what state I was from or what state she was from, but assumed they had that information when they pulled up your membership. Anyway, I gave them all the same details I entered when I sought a quote through DCL and only a savings of $36.00. If I lived closer to Costco, I would definitivley by the membership, even for that little bit of savings, but I live over an hour away and traveling 3 hours round trip to buy some groceries, diapers, etc. with a baby and toddler is not my idea of fun. I'd rather drive the 20 minutes to the closest Walmart Super Center.

But I will mention that when I called, they said that their systems were down and they needed to call Disney to get a price (stating they would beat Disney's price). So darn it, I wonder if that is why we all are not finding great savings today!? I am going to try them again and I'll let you all know...

 

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

Hmmmmmm...

My friend didn't call for me earlier; she gave me her number and I called myself. I never told them what state I was from or what state she was from, but assumed they had that information when they pulled up the membership. Anyway, I gave them all the same details I entered when I sought a quote through DCL and only a savings of $36.00. If I lived closer to Costco, I would definitivley by the membership, even for that little bit of savings, but I live over an hour away and traveling 3 hours round trip to buy some groceries, diapers, etc. with a baby and toddler is not my idea of fun. I'd rather drive the 20 minutes to the closest Walmart Super Center.

But I will mention that when I called, they said that their systems were down and they needed to call Disney to get a price (stating they would beat Disney's price). So darn it, I wonder if that is why we all are not finding great savings today!? I am going to try them again and I'll let you all know...

 

[my3kids]

If $36.00 really is the best Costco can do, I'm almost certain you can get a good savings from someone else. Try cruise411...I've seen that mentioned here alot. Of course try DU, cruisesonly I've read here. Good luck.

 

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

We've requested quotes from several different on-line travel agencys; I tried Cruiseonly earlier and they were SUPER friendly, but the best they could do was match DCL's price. My friend obtained a quote for me from DreamsUnlimited a couple of weeks back, so I'm working to see if that is still good. With the rebate and onboard credit, it did come in under DCL's price. I'm not disappointed with that price, but when I saw all the savings you guys were getting from Costco, my wheels started to turn. I'm still going to give them one last call tomorrow. Hopefully it was just a computer glitch?

 

[jen-n-greg]

Ok-- Here is my comparison: For a family of 5 traveling 10/11-10/18 2003 in a category 4 with insurance: DCL $5500 --- Dreams Unlimited $5000 (that includes the $200 rebate)-- Costco $4953 + $45 membership card =$4998-- only $2 less than DU. She did have to call Disney though because the computer was down-- do you think there would be any difference later?

 

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

I called twice this morning and I was not asked for the membership number either times. I called the second time for my friend who DID purchase a membership, but lives in St. Maarten so asked that I call on her behalf (toll free here).

Anyway, the first time I called, she had to call Disney and the second time the computers were up and running. The rates were different today than they were yesterday! THEY WERE MORE! I was given the EXACT same price today as DCL quoted me. They told me that they do not discount inside staterooms for anything less than a 7 day cruise. Ugh. So I asked for a 7 night quote and it was only $273 less than the DCL quote, but I bet it would come close to the DU price.

I'm getting quotes for a cruise that is almost 8 months away, and DCL considers it an early booking. So I'm not sure how everyone else is getting substantial price breaks, but I'm envious and giving up

 

[Goofy41]

I just went on their website and it had NO Disney Cruises listed. I am leaving on July 6th for the 7 day Western Caribbean. I booked thru AAA and i wanted to compare but nothing was listed to compare. Does anyone have any updated info I can use to look at. In the mean time i'll give them a call.

 

[Gina]

I just called and spoke with a really nice agent at Costco. I was never asked for a membership number. No great deal for me, though! I have a current ressie through DU for myself and my son, Feb. 1st sailing of the Magic, cat. 7. Total including all taxes and fees, insurance, and transfers is $2402.54. That includes the $75 rebate and a $100 shipboard credit. Costco quoted me $2777.54 for the exact same thing. (My current ressie was just recently made, so no big difference due to booking years in advance or something.)

Between the price and the service, I think I'll stick with DU.

-gina-

 

[dbcruise]

I use to be a travel agent and still keep up on travel news . The airlines have cut off commissions to TA's car rental companys are doing the same So unless costco is getting a special rate from the cruise companys the percentage They give us off is part of their commission which is being cut everywhere else and unless they start charging us a fee like alot of travel agencys do now a days maybe they will be giving less discounts so they can still make a profit . I don't know if this why people are not getting such great deals here recently but just a thought. Happy cruising to us all .

 

[AprilN]

I just booked a cat-6 stateroom for 2 adults on the 2/22/03 Magic cruise with Costco, after making (and cancelling) my first set of reservations with DU. The reason I switched?

(prices include Disney insurance, all port charges and taxes, NO transfers)

DU (with $75 rebate): $2980.70

Costco: $2734.70

While I'm impressed with the services that DU provides for no additional cost, for $171 in savings, I made the switch. It helped that I'm already a Costco member.

I was quite surprised by the savings, very happy with the Costco customer service, and I'm looking forward to the extra $171 in spa treatments and excursions!

April