Yippee! Took the plung...

[heidica]

and made our reservations today! Thanks to this board, I knew exactly what to ask for on the phone and what to expect. Thank you everyone. We are going on the November 16th 7 day Eastern cruise and will be in stateroom 2586. I made the reservations through Costco and we will be paying $2194.70 for 2 adults no children, stateroom category 9, travel insurance and no transfers. I called multiple places and Costco had the best prices of anyone. I called DCL, AAA, Dreams Unlimited, USAA and all of them quoted me $2380.70 for the exact same thing. Of course each of them offered some sort of deal (except DCL) like AAA I would have gotten the soda mugs for free ($70 savings), with Dreams Unlimited it was a rebate of $75 and with USAA it was 5% cash back of $119.03. With Costco I saved $186 off the $2380.70 price. The next best deal was a 5% cash back of 119.03 with USAA, but I wouldn't have seen that money until after the trip was over.

Well, again thanks. I am sooo excited. I can't wait until November (wish it would hurry up and come, but that would also been Christmas would be around the corner). This will be our first cruise ever and I am glad it is with Disney.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Originally posted by heidica
Thanks to this board, I knew exactly what to ask for on the phone

You are SO smart. I booked first (with USAA) and then 'DIS'covered these boards. But oh boy have I enjoyed preparing for the trip anyway. I think we get even better value for the money by just having a place to come and be all exited with a bunch of other like minded people!
My next trip will definately involve renewing the ol' Costco card.
Have fun planning. (Hey, your the only person I know of, who has to wait longer than ME! )

 

[imgoingtodisney]

We have even longer to wait. I booked with DVC points at our 11 month window - Dec 31st.
We are cruising on the Magic Nov 30th!!

 

[Doctor P]

Congratulations. How exciting. We have a couple of months to wait before we try to book our cruise using our DVC points.

 

[Lil]

My wife and I are really excited and looking forward to the DC. We used DVC points and are staying in a Category 5 room with verandah. I learned about this room through this forum. We are really enjoying all the great tips, comments, etc, etc. from this forum. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!