We are thinking of booking a disney cruise for june 2008, a 4 night bahamas cruise for our family of 5. Senses spa on the disney dream january, 2017 by disney cruise mom 10 comments recently a friend of mine sailed on the dream and took some great photos of the senses spa that i want to share. On our one and only disney cruise in 1999, i also did the massage on castaway cay. Did you know you can book cruises at costco travel. Join your favorite marvel superheroes on select 7 and 8night bahamian and canada cruises from new york in fall 2017, and 5night western caribbean cruises from miami in early 2018. If you purchase a vacation package that includes theme park tickets and a hotel room at the walt disney world swan resort, you will be able to link your theme park tickets directly to your account in the my disney experience mobile app. Building on the classic style of her sister ships, the disney fantasy is the fourth cruise liner in the disney cruise line fleet. Costco travel alerts coronavirus costco customer service. From port excursions and dining reservations to kids clubs and whogetsto book first hierarchies well let you know some of the. As can be expected from disney, the disney dream was.
A cruise tour is a voyage and land tour combination, with the land tour occurring before or after the voyage. Find and plan your next disney october 2020 cruise on cruise critic. Bookings made through disney cruise line or the disney. Advanced deposit offer is valid for new individual cruise reservations for sailings departing by 9302021. She also explained that disney does not allow anyone to discount their cruises so that is why we will receive a costco cash card instead of getting a discount on the actual cruise. I am planning my first cruise and am debating on who to book through my cruise through. Once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online checkin process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. Reservations paid in full are not eligible to be transferred. Im looking for a disney cruise in 2015 not sure what month yet as of now, itineraries through april only are published. Vacation packages, cruises, theme parks and specialty prices all. Every disney cruise offers a different kind of perfect for everyone in your family. So glad you stopped by the disney parks moms panel. The disney dream is one of the disney cruise lines newest and largest ships.
Costco members can get rebates on disney cruises, which come in. Disney dining plans are unable to be added to the package at this time by you. Here are five things you dont know about booking a costco cruise and why costco travel is my first and usually last stop when shopping for a cruise. With an adventures by disney supplement, your port excursions are preselected by abd experts who have an extensive understanding of popular sites in the local port areas.
Senses spa on the disney dream disney cruise mom blog. If you are interested in sending your princess to the bibbidi bobbidi boutique, getting a massage or facial, signing up for a port adventure, or getting tickets. Find exciting cruise vacations and lastminute cruise deals with the help of. It set sail for the first time in 2011 and can carry about 4,000 passengers.
Relax on serenity bay beach, an adultsonly beach featuring a bar and oceanview massage cabanas, or gather the family for exciting port adventures like stingray excursions, parasailing, snorkeling, or kayaking. Welcome, sue, from a fellow resident of the garden state. You may be required to provide written confirmation of this need. The other part generally is some sort of credit to you, the vacationer. I am wondering where to go to the best lowest price because they are fairly pricey. How is the best way to get the best price on a disney cruise. Indulge in massages, body wraps, manicures, pedicures. There was an article in the costco connection magazine a few months ago that provided disney tips but one of those tips was to park at downtown disney to avoid paying parking fees. As a former costco travel agent, ill tell you that most deals at costco are comparable to aaa, but cruises are way cheaper.
Each disney cruise ship features its own luxurious fullservice spa and salon facilities. If youre looking for a great deal on a disney vacation then the costco disneyland tickets package is one of the best ways to save you some money. Venture forth with disney cruise line to faraway lands. Welcome to my disney cruise spa prices, here you will find all you need to know about the spa aboard a disney ship. Jun 20, 2016 once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online checkin process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. Costco travel deals the truth behind the discounts.
The discounts or perks are pretty similar to the deals you can get through travel agents, which basically gives you access to group rates. January 2020 rule your cruise the costco connection. Top ten benefits of combining your disney cruise with. In order to receive special disney cruise line perks, valid disney visa card must be designated for all onboard purchases at time of purchase for sailings through 123120.
Cheryl and husband mark live in england and love to travel, particularly to disney, and they have travelled around the world, taking in a number of disney cruises, walt. Book a disney cruise to the bahamas for an extra special treat. Is there any benefit to me booking through disney vs costco. Tips, tricks and advice on how to book cruises through costco travel. Get the latest deals on disney october 2020 cruises with price comparison. A coworker friend of mine just booked through costco for a disney cruise in august.
Currently, walt disney world resort vacation packages through costco must include the disney dining plan. She was able to answer all of the questions we had regarding cancellation policy, when final payment is due, when we can book our excursions, travel insurance, etc. Several large lines like disney cruise line, royal caribbean and even viking river cruises will have costco travel offers, but they will come in the bulk order category. Cheryl is the author of the e book, passporters walt disney world for british holidaymakers, and is the coauthor of passporters disney vacation club guide. And you can enjoy each other knowing your kids are being cared for in true disney style.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Senses spa and salon on the disney dream noguilt life. Ive been pricing out a disney cruise using the disney website and costco. In our opinion, you should always book a disney cruise using a travel agent.
Why you should consider booking a trip through bjs. And you can easily check the pricing both on disney and costco to verify that the pricing is the same. Explore awardwinning family cruises featuring worldclass entertainment, modern amenities and legendary service to worldwide ports of call in the bahamas, the caribbean, alaska, europe, mexico, canada and more. Given our disneythemed travel patterns and the cruise lines solid reputation, its probably little shock that our first cruise was booked on the disney dream. Costco travel said reservation was fine, must just be a situation with disney website. In that case you might want to wait as the date gets closer the discounts will be offered for later dates.
Senses offers sweeping ocean views from decks 11 and 12 of the forward area of the ship. Take to the seas with disney cruise line for a magical adventure. Indulge in a rich selection of therapies specifically designed to soothe and invigorate. Unless otherwise noted, optional services such as airfare, airport transfers, shore excursions, land tour excursions, etc. Senses is a fullservice spa with 17 treatment rooms and a full menu of luxurious spa treatments and services available. Booking activities on disney cruise line the mouse for less. It is going to be a multifamily trip with a bunch of 4 year olds and 12 year old siblings, but im not sure of a. In looking at the costco website, it looks like their discounts for the swandolphin are only out through 52014. What i wish id known before taking a disney cruise. Accessible room accessible room by selecting a wheelchairaccessible room, you have indicated that you or a member of your party has a disability that requires the features of this stateroom.
The spa aboard the disney dream was gorgeous, the facilities were impeccable. Visit the sunny caribbean, home to the famous jack sparrow, or head off to the fairy tale lands of europe to visit elsa and anna. For example, we can get midship booking through disney but not through costco for the type of room we want. It has 1,250 state rooms, 14 passenger decks, 3 main dining rooms, 2 adult only dining rooms, 5 kids clubs, 3 pools, a sports court, a 9hole mini golf area, a movie theater, a liveshow. Marvel day at sea will be on disney magic cruises sailing on the following dates. This ship features the same attention to detail that disney is known for, while introducing new and immersive, oneofakind venues and experiences for everyone in the family.
Typically disney offers a kickback to travel agencies, part of which pays their commission. What spa services are offered onboard disney cruise line. Costco travel wdwmagic unofficial walt disney world. To give you an idea of what costco cruises to mexico are available, weve compiled a guide that spells out the range of possibilities, as well as touch on booking mexican cruises with costco as we conclude. I only wish that our cruise was a bit longer and we. They now have a littleknown travel website appropriately called costco travel and its a very promising way to score major deals on cruises, theme park tickets, and vacation packages. To book connecting staterooms, research your lines connecting cabins. Shipboard credits may not be applied towards precruise spa treatments, casino. A spa day at walt disney world by kris borchardt february 2012.
Costco travel i will never book another cruise with. After reading all the complaints and few resolutions, against costco travelers i know im just expressing myself. This 16,000 square foot space delivers the ultimate in pampering and relaxation. Disney cast member discounts 2020 urban tastebud disney. Look, bring the march 6 suit, bring the march 7 suit, and hey, bring a bathing suit. Disney cruise line pricing and reservation information. Costco disneyland tickets package disneyland tickets. I understand its not a disney resort we stay at, but they are close and do provide transportation to and from the resorts. Book or transfer your cruise reservation to costco. Our family booked a disney cruise through them, paid in full, and then 2 weeks prior to sailing i was having trouble logging into my reservation on the disney website, so i called costco travel. Let the kids take full advantage of disney s oceaneer club while the. Feb 23, 2019 theres soooo much to know before you take a disney cruise. In general though, i would probably just book directly through disney for convenience.
I only wish that our cruise was a bit longer and we had the time to really explore a little more. However, with costco, you get roughly 8% back it seems to vary slightly by cruise in the form of a costco cash card back after your cruise. Savings onboard disney cruise line offer and offer elements are subject to availability and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice. The amount of the cash card is stated right on the booking. Jun 30, 2017 tips, tricks and advice on how to book cruises through costco travel. Costco travel i will never book another cruise with costco. That being said, since costco is acting as your travel specialist, i would call costco and see if they will negotiate adding on the dining plan on your behalf. Book a new disney cruise reservation or transfer an existing one to costco travel, and receive a costco gift card worth as much as several hundred dollars when you do. Disney effortlessly blends family friendly with elegance for an extraordinary experience. Jan 29, 2018 welcome, sue, from a fellow resident of the garden state. Disney has a policy for reservations booked directly with them and transferred to a travel agent.
For details, refer to the deposit terms during the booking process. I have not, but i have booked a discounted rental car using my costco membership. By selecting a wheelchairaccessible room, you have indicated that you or a member of your party has a disability that requires the features of this stateroom. Over 300 worldwide buildabear workshops delivered via email. To receive your costco shop card, you must book directly through costco travel. Just call 18668449382 and mention that youre a cardmember. Listed below is every known deal, offer, coupon, onboard credit or discount available for disney cruise line dcl, plus lots of free information about how to save money on a disney cruise. How is the best way to get the best price on a disney. Not only is a disney cruise line vacation a great place for families to come together, you also get relaxing moments apart. Has anyone used costco travel to visit disneyworld. This ship features the same attention to detail that disney is known for, while. No, you dont need to wear the spider suit for dinner. Your advance booking window is determined by your castaway club membership level, as specified below.
Disney cruise line dcl and adventures by disney abd are disneyquality vacation options that dont involve the parks at all. Costco travel, at least at this point, only caters to their u. Disney cruise lines disney dream and disney fantasy sport 500. I am a costco member and we have the ability to book a stay with them for our visit. Enter your email to receive email and other commercial electronic messages about the latest news, promotions, special offers and other information from costco, regarding costco, its affiliates and selected partners.
Disney cruises through costco wdwmagic unofficial walt. Offer is limited to sailings of 3 nights or longer booked at least 110 days prior to departure or 140 days for disney, 7night or longer norwegian sailings, and 15 night or longer msc sailings. Cruises and the kirkland signature savor and spa cruise with royal caribbean. Included in this policy are walt disney world, disneyland, disney cruise line, adventures by disney, and aulani.