YAHOO, We're sitting pretty now

[steverog]

Do you think that trips booked with Disney get Preferential Treatment over those booked with a TA I can save 60 bucks but we there are 2 variables. Only can book GUAR room and hoping for an upgrade and also going on Jan 29 and if the weather is bad I would rather cancel and lose part of my money instead of going and being miserable. THanks Steve

 

[mmouse37]

I have sailed both ways...with a TA ressie and booked directly with DCL. Absolutely no diff in treatment.

MJ

 

[inkkognito]

I used to book with DCL but then switched to Dreams Unlimited for the rebate. No difference at all, except saving more money.
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.castawayclub.com

 

[kcashner]

As to gty status, go for it. That is the group most likely to be upgraded!

 

[steverog]

We're 3 for 3 on ugrades. All three times we bought cat 11, we got cat 8 in Sept, cat 9 in Oct. and cat 8 in January. I decided to buy from Disney as it was only $50 more and $1097.40 total for the 3 night Wonder leaving 1-29-03. But this together with 3 nights at the Boardwalk for 198.00 ( I was able to rent 36 points for 5.50 each because they were expiring, plus my wife has an AP and I have 3 days left on a PH. We are all set for a cheap last minute vacation. Now let's pray for good weather.

My son with Mickey on his 3rd birthday

 

[Cruisin]

Hi steverog
We will be sailing with you on the Jan 29 3 night Wonder.
We will be wishing along with you for that good weather to come along with us.
Hope you have a great vacation.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Huh? Wow.... are you saying that you posted this thread and within 8hrs later you had not only booked the cruise but ALSO already had been upgraded from cat 11 to cat 8??? They do it & let you know that fast??

 

[steverog]

It was probably less than 6 hours. I just logged back in with my res# and zip code on the DCL site and there it was room 7502. I've been in 5000 and 2146 and now 7502. I don't think from past experience you can't look at your reservation on the disney site unless you book it throught Disney

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by steverog
It was probably less than 6 hours. I just logged back in with my res# and zip code on the DCL site and there it was room 7502. I've been in 5000 and 2146 and now 7502. I don't think from past experience you can't look at your reservation on the disney site unless you book it throught Disney

Way to go Steve!!! Congrats!!! Keep an eye out for your snail mail!!!

 

[steverog]

Cruisin'Kroezes
I sent you a pm.

Andy you are so fast I was going to e-mail you. Good chance we will be on that August cruise with you to celebrate my wifes 40th.
Do you want anything from the ship.

Steve

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by steverog
Cruisin'Kroezes
I sent you a pm.

Andy you are so fast I was going to e-mail you. Good chance we will be on that August cruise with you to celebrate my wifes 40th.
Do you want anything from the ship.

Steve

Steve,

If you could pick me up some more DCL Postcards that would be a big help, these things are going like hotcakes!!! I was told if you ask your room steward, they might be able to get some postcards for you. Thanks!!!

I sure do hope you and your family will be able to join us on the 8-21-04 San Juan Sojourners Cruise!!!

Happy Sailing!!!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Well, I meant 8hrs or less. LOL
Wow, that is really cool- and now I understand how you found out so quickly (by looking on the website with res #) Congratulations~!!!!! I would love to test the theory of making ressies at the last minute on gty status since it seems most get upgraded... but alas, I don't think that is going to ever be possible for us- because we're 5 people. At this point (young children) we have to book early to get connected rooms but even later we'll need 2 rooms- how often do you think TWO rooms on a ressie are upgraded and end up still next to one another? Probably never...

 

[steverog]

I will do it. I will try and get a lot and maybe the new ones will be out.

Steve

PS - According to weather.com its awful cold there in Jersey, you should come on down and go. This sailing is super cheap.

 

[Cruisin]

Andy:

I am going to ask too and see if I can get some extra postcards for you. I will send them along to you after we get back.

Robin

 

[steverog]

The two biggest reasons we don't have more kids is my wifes age and the cost of a Disney Cruise goes way up with 5 people. LOL. I know that sounds funny but my wife is 5 years older than me and the chances for birth defects go up as the mother is older. We got such a late start because of fertility problems. However we have truly been blessed with our little family.

My babies on Castaway Cay

 

[Verandah Man]

Love the pic of your babies on CC Steve. The one reason I'm up late tonight is b/c after dinner I went to take my 15 minutes power nap, but after working out in this cold air, my 15 minute power nap, turned in to a 2 and 1/2 hour sleep. Here, it's now 12:30am and I'm wide awake. Trouble is, we have even colder days ahead with some snow (3-6 inches expected) mixed in by Wednesday night. Oh Joy, how I wish I had a cruise planned for sooner than August!!!

I know what you mean by the late start with kids, we were 35 and 36 when we adopted Angelina. It's fun pushing 50 with a teenager in the house!!! She keeps us hopping!!!

Thanks Robin, if you can pick up a few extra postcards that would be great as well!!!

Now I'm going to try and get back to sleep. Good Night All!!!

 

[yourtravelpro]

Originally posted by BibbidyBobbidyBoo
Huh? Wow.... are you saying that you posted this thread and within 8hrs later you had not only booked the cruise but ALSO already had been upgraded from cat 11 to cat 8??? They do it & let you know that fast??

LOL. I was thinking the same thing! My mind is boggled.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Steve- you changed your picture there! Your kids are soooo cute!!! Had to say that...

Yeah, I hear ya. Everytime I look at prices- I keep noticing how much cheaper it would be if we only had 4 in our family. LOL Much cheaper... either going Cat 4 or 2 rooms ends up costing us atleast $1300 more for that 5th person.... oh well, she's worth it.

 

[NYDisneyMom]

Originally posted by steverog However we have truly been blessed with our little family.

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Yes, you have! Your kids are adorable! Congrats on the great fare for the cruise....I'll have to keep that last minute booking thing in mind!

 

[skip]

ok steve i'm gonna see if i get you magic and get a upgrade thru dcl web site.i'm on now booking a last minute cruise(4 day feb1)and it is coming up gty.i show a lot of open cat for that cruise so i'll have my fingers crossed.