Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise

kizzmitt · 08-16-2007

I'm thinking of booking the April 19th cruise on the Magic. I priced it on Disneys site....boy is it expensive! Is there any where I can find a cheaper price? Any way to bring the cost down?

We will either book one room for 4, or 2 rooms for 2. I think I would need at least a window but I really want a verandah!

rlcarmichael · 08-16-2007

Check out this site.

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jk8 · 08-16-2007

Try Mousketrips. Keith got us a great rate both time have booked. We are going April 5th!

jaljayjar · 08-16-2007

I am curious too...I want to take a cruise but the cost is sooooooooooo high

I hope someone has a secret.

LittleMissMagic · 08-16-2007

Just play around. Cheaptickets usually has some good prices on cruises. Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz. They're probably all priced about the same, but it never hurts to play with numbers and see what you can get.

I'll tell you with the balcony, though... you really don't need one in the Caribbean. It's just all blue, everywhere. If you want to see something, you can go to the top deck and look out. The rooms at the front of the ship and the back of the ship are best. They're sideways, so you'll get two to four big, round windows, depending on location. It's really fun to watch the ship dock (front rooms) and be able to see where you're going. You don't spend all too much time in your room, so the balcony on a Caribbean cruise is pretty much a waste, if you ask me.

**MissDisney** · 08-17-2007

I would be really nervous about booking a cruise anyplace other than a travel agent or the cruiseline website or telephone reservations directly.

Maybe it's just me, but if you book an airplane ticket through a discounter, and something goes wrong witht he ticket, you can pretty much hop on a different plane and go about your trip.

But to get to Miami (or wherever), with your bags packed and so forth, only to find that there is a problem with the cruise ticket? End of vacation.

I know, I am chicken... but I'd call Mouseketrips or the cruise line itself.

woohoo · 08-17-2007

It is my understanding that there is no such thing as a discounted room on the boat. Also all rooms accomodate 4 so you would be better off just getting one room. What you might be able to find is an offer where you get onboard ship credit- You can use this for gratuities and drinks if you like. The best way to get a discount trip is to book it as far in advance as you can- unlike other cruises the disney cruise gets more expensive the closer to sail date- they also rarely have rooms last min to upgrade to. The ship sells out almost every time. But it is worth the $$ regardless!

rlcarmichael · 08-17-2007

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Originally Posted by jaljayjar

I am curious too...I want to take a cruise but the cost is sooooooooooo high

I hope someone has a secret.

The secret is join DVC and use points.

Cruises seem high at first glance, but you have to remeber that the price includes your lodging, all the GOOD food and drinks (sorry not the GOOD stuff)you can eat, and entertainment.

You have to compare it to doing parks, staying on site at deluxe resort, and 3-4 table service meals a day PLUS snacks.

LittleMissMagic · 08-17-2007

You know how you can get rooms really cheap... (only handy if you live near a cruise port and have ample free time) come packed to the port, and if they have space, they want to fill the ship, so they'll let you on with major discounts. My parents have some friends who have done that before.

I don't think that will work in your situation, though. However, if when your kids move out, and you'd like some cruising time, you might consider moving to a cruise port... I could see my parents doing that in five years (oh, so soon!)

kizzmitt · 08-17-2007

Well I did it! I booked an OV GTY, thats all they had left for an oceanview! I called a few places and they all gave me the exact price that I got on the Disney site.

Seems strange that they would only have OV GTYs left. If all the OVs are sold, how can they GTY me an OV?

tenrsingr · 08-17-2007

Last minute deals or if you are a AAA member you can call them. We found one with them once at nearly 40% savings... Too bad we couldnt take it because of schedule conflict...

jk8 · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by kizzmitt

Well I did it! I booked an OV GTY, thats all they had left for an oceanview! I called a few places and they all gave me the exact price that I got on the Disney site.

Seems strange that they would only have OV GTYs left. If all the OVs are sold, how can they GTY me an OV?

Good for you! I am surprised you got the same prices from a travel agent. By OV I assume you mean at Cat 8 or Cat 9? It means that you will get at least that if not better. You may get bumped to a higher Cat.

kizzmitt · 08-18-2007

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Originally Posted by jk8

Good for you! I am surprised you got the same prices from a travel agent. By OV I assume you mean at Cat 8 or Cat 9? It means that you will get at least that if not better. You may get bumped to a higher Cat.

I'm pretty surprized too. The two agents I spoke to in person knew less about Disney Cruises than me....and I don't know that much! They had no idea what a secert port hole was when I asked if they had any available. I also emailed a couple of internet agents, one sent me a quote identical to Disneys site and I didn't hear back from the other one.

We got a cat 8. It would be very nice to be upgraded, does that happen often with a GTY?

kizzmitt · 08-18-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

Check out this site.

Discount Cruises, Last Minute Cruises, Cruise, Cruise Line, Cruise Vacation

I called this one and was given the same quote that I got from Disneys website. When I asked about any discounts, the agent said he could give me a discount but it would come out of his pocket!

Well I don't want to take money out of anyones pocket so I said thank you very much and hung up!

rlcarmichael · 08-18-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by kizzmitt

I called this one and was given the same quote that I got from Disneys website. When I asked about any discounts, the agent said he could give me a discount but it would come out of his pocket!

Well I don't want to take money out of anyones pocket so I said thank you very much and hung up!

Just wondering if the rate quoted on his site was what he quoted you or was it higher? Also known as bait & switch.

08-16-2007	#1 (permalink)
kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 960	Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise I'm thinking of booking the April 19th cruise on the Magic. I priced it on Disneys site....boy is it expensive! Is there any where I can find a cheaper price? Any way to bring the cost down? We will either book one room for 4, or 2 rooms for 2. I think I would need at least a window but I really want a verandah! __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise Check out this site. Discount Cruises, Last Minute Cruises, Cruise, Cruise Line, Cruise Vacation __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 17 days 4 hours 10 minutes

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise Try Mousketrips. Keith got us a great rate both time have booked. We are going April 5th! __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 130 days 19 hours 21 minutes

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jaljayjar Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Van Wert, Ohio Posts: 294	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise I am curious too...I want to take a cruise but the cost is sooooooooooo high I hope someone has a secret. __________________ ~ JAMIE ~

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LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,498	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise Just play around. Cheaptickets usually has some good prices on cruises. Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz. They're probably all priced about the same, but it never hurts to play with numbers and see what you can get. I'll tell you with the balcony, though... you really don't need one in the Caribbean. It's just all blue, everywhere. If you want to see something, you can go to the top deck and look out. The rooms at the front of the ship and the back of the ship are best. They're sideways, so you'll get two to four big, round windows, depending on location. It's really fun to watch the ship dock (front rooms) and be able to see where you're going. You don't spend all too much time in your room, so the balcony on a Caribbean cruise is pretty much a waste, if you ask me. __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 78 days 23 hours 25 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise I would be really nervous about booking a cruise anyplace other than a travel agent or the cruiseline website or telephone reservations directly. Maybe it's just me, but if you book an airplane ticket through a discounter, and something goes wrong witht he ticket, you can pretty much hop on a different plane and go about your trip. But to get to Miami (or wherever), with your bags packed and so forth, only to find that there is a problem with the cruise ticket? End of vacation. I know, I am chicken... but I'd call Mouseketrips or the cruise line itself. __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,752	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise It is my understanding that there is no such thing as a discounted room on the boat. Also all rooms accomodate 4 so you would be better off just getting one room. What you might be able to find is an offer where you get onboard ship credit- You can use this for gratuities and drinks if you like. The best way to get a discount trip is to book it as far in advance as you can- unlike other cruises the disney cruise gets more expensive the closer to sail date- they also rarely have rooms last min to upgrade to. The ship sells out almost every time. But it is worth the $$ regardless! __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Easter Basket Bonanza 125 days 3 hours 25 minutes

08-17-2007	#9 (permalink)
LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,498	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise You know how you can get rooms really cheap... (only handy if you live near a cruise port and have ample free time) come packed to the port, and if they have space, they want to fill the ship, so they'll let you on with major discounts. My parents have some friends who have done that before. I don't think that will work in your situation, though. However, if when your kids move out, and you'd like some cruising time, you might consider moving to a cruise port... I could see my parents doing that in five years (oh, so soon!) __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 78 days 23 hours 25 minutes

08-17-2007	#10 (permalink)
kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 960	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise Well I did it! I booked an OV GTY, thats all they had left for an oceanview! I called a few places and they all gave me the exact price that I got on the Disney site. Seems strange that they would only have OV GTYs left. If all the OVs are sold, how can they GTY me an OV? __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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tenrsingr Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah, GA. Posts: 150	Re: Where can I get a good price on a Disney cruise Last minute deals or if you are a AAA member you can call them. We found one with them once at nearly 40% savings... Too bad we couldnt take it because of schedule conflict...

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