Sorry if this is a dumb question (new here), but what is BCP (didn't see it in the acronyms on the first page)? I'd love to find a way to have a bit of savings when paying my annual DVC dues. Best option I have right now seems to be BoA Preferred and that's under 3%.
American Express Blue Cash Preferred. 6% back on grocery purchases of up to $6000 a year with a $95 annual fee. When I pulled up the Amex website to check the details they were offering $400 cash back on $3000 spend over 6 months from opening the card.
Yeah, I looked online to make sure FL had not legalized it before voicing my concern.
yeah you can't even smoke afaik in any Hyatt hotel (even in Florida) I see it all the time on my bookings I looked it up and it says.
Yes, sometimes there are discounted rates depending on how full the ship is. We did the first Mediterranean cruise this season and the ship was at 40% capacity. So I could have rebooked a verandah for what I paid for oceanview. If you go on DCL's website, you can get a feel for the discounted cruises.
Do you mean an OBB or a FCC from a canceled cruise? I had both and they figured it out. But when I book a placeholder onboard, I always tell them to transfer it to Costco. Also, if you have an executive membership at the time of the cruise you get an additional 2% back on the cruise fare.
yes both thanks ill look into it.
After you make the reservation, somewhere on either the confirmation or your boarding pass (I apologize I don’t remember where) it will acknowledge that your a card holder. You just have to make sure to enter your AA number when booking. I’ve booked multiple AA flights, and never use my AA card to pay the taxes and it still knows I’m a card holder. We’ve always gotten boarding group 5, which is the first “general” boarding group. I was also wondering how “it would know” but it does and you’ll also get your free checked bag if needed. At baggage check they have always acknowledged that I’m a card holder. It’s works perfectly, as long as your AA number is on the reservation.
Yes, what @IFlossU said. Also you get a free bag with the CC for you and up to 4 companions. However you must all be on the same reservation. For instance, I just booked a flight for DH, DS and I. DH had enough points for DS, so they are on a reservation together. I am booked on a separate reservation, the AA card is in my name, only I will get a free checked bag.After you make the reservation, somewhere on either the confirmation or your boarding pass (I apologize I don’t remember where) it will acknowledge that your a card holder. You just have to make sure to enter your AA number when booking. I’ve booked multiple AA flights, and never use my AA card to pay the taxes and it still knows I’m a card holder. We’ve always gotten boarding group 5, which is the first “general” boarding group. I was also wondering how “it would know” but it does and you’ll also get your free checked bag if needed. At baggage check they have always acknowledged that I’m a card holder. It’s works perfectly, as long as your AA number is on the reservation.
ETA: with boarding group 5 there’s still plenty of overhead space. I’m always concerned about that too so I just try to get to the front of my boarding group, and it’s never been a problem whatsoever. You’ll be fine
Thank you. I just made Southwest my airline so I will wait until tomorrow to make 2 reservations.
The only reason to keep the card open is if you find value in the benefits, or think you’ll get $100 in value from say the checked bags benefit. Otherwise, I would cancel.
I’m sailing my 20th DCL cruise in September and about 15 have been booked thru Costco. The Costco cash card equals 8% of the cruise price (excluding tax and port fees). I always have a $250 Disney gift card when I go to the port adventures desk on the ship to book a placeholder for a future cruise. This will give you a 10% discount off of your next cruise, plus $100 OBC if the cruise is 7 nights or longer. I purchase gift cards in either $250 or $500 amounts and add a few grocery items so it’s not an even amount at Kroger when they have their 4 times fuel points. If you maximize the full 35 gallons, you save $35 or 14% off a $250 gift card. I use my Amex CP for an additional 6% cash back (always codes as groceries for me) or my recently opened Amex gold at 4% to make the spend. I try to pay my entire cruise with with Disney gift cards. I book as soon as the window opens for best pricing. If a military rate is offered, I cancel and rebook with Costco. Often, DCL will offer special pricing (FLA rates, guarantee rates (they pick your room) so there are many ways to get an additional savings. With a family of 5, it is usually less expensive to get 2 porthole or inside connecting rooms rather than the pricey room that sleeps 5. If you have your heart set on a veranda and your kid are older, book a veranda and an inside room across the hall. And the additional 2% back from my Costco executive membership is a nice bonus! Hope this all makes sense.
Thank you for the details! This makes a lot of sense. Yes price is about the same for 2 inside rooms or a 5 person room, so I'm leaning towards the extra space and bathroom.I’m sailing my 20th DCL cruise in September and about 15 have been booked thru Costco. The Costco cash card equals 8% of the cruise price (excluding tax and port fees). I always have a $250 Disney gift card when I go to the port adventures desk on the ship to book a placeholder for a future cruise. This will give you a 10% discount off of your next cruise, plus $100 OBC if the cruise is 7 nights or longer. I purchase gift cards in either $250 or $500 amounts and add a few grocery items so it’s not an even amount at Kroger when they have their 4 times fuel points. If you maximize the full 35 gallons, you save $35 or 14% off a $250 gift card. I use my Amex CP for an additional 6% cash back (always codes as groceries for me) or my recently opened Amex gold at 4% to make the spend. I try to pay my entire cruise with with Disney gift cards. I book as soon as the window opens for best pricing. If a military rate is offered, I cancel and rebook with Costco. Often, DCL will offer special pricing (FLA rates, guarantee rates (they pick your room) so there are many ways to get an additional savings. With a family of 5, it is usually less expensive to get 2 porthole or inside connecting rooms rather than the pricey room that sleeps 5. If you have your heart set on a veranda and your kid are older, book a veranda and an inside room across the hall. And the additional 2% back from my Costco executive membership is a nice bonus! Hope this all makes sense.
A few things have changed (at least on the Magic in May)--you now book the placeholder using the app and it has to be charged to a card on file (guest services can also put in a manual request but it still has to be charged to the card on file). My workaround was when I got home I called Costco who called Disney and they replaced the $250 credit card deposit with a $250 gift card payment. And there's no longer an OBC to my knowledge. Just 10% off. It used to be $200 for 7-nights which paid a nice chunk of tips but no moreI’m sailing my 20th DCL cruise in September and about 15 have been booked thru Costco. The Costco cash card equals 8% of the cruise price (excluding tax and port fees). I always have a $250 Disney gift card when I go to the port adventures desk on the ship to book a placeholder for a future cruise. This will give you a 10% discount off of your next cruise, plus $100 OBC if the cruise is 7 nights or longer. I purchase gift cards in either $250 or $500 amounts and add a few grocery items so it’s not an even amount at Kroger when they have their 4 times fuel points. If you maximize the full 35 gallons, you save $35 or 14% off a $250 gift card. I use my Amex CP for an additional 6% cash back (always codes as groceries for me) or my recently opened Amex gold at 4% to make the spend. I try to pay my entire cruise with with Disney gift cards. I book as soon as the window opens for best pricing. If a military rate is offered, I cancel and rebook with Costco. Often, DCL will offer special pricing (FLA rates, guarantee rates (they pick your room) so there are many ways to get an additional savings. With a family of 5, it is usually less expensive to get 2 porthole or inside connecting rooms rather than the pricey room that sleeps 5. If you have your heart set on a veranda and your kid are older, book a veranda and an inside room across the hall. And the additional 2% back from my Costco executive membership is a nice bonus! Hope this all makes sense.
After you make the reservation, somewhere on either the confirmation or your boarding pass (I apologize I don’t remember where) it will acknowledge that your a card holder. You just have to make sure to enter your AA number when booking. I’ve booked multiple AA flights, and never use my AA card to pay the taxes and it still knows I’m a card holder. We’ve always gotten boarding group 5, which is the first “general” boarding group. I was also wondering how “it would know” but it does and you’ll also get your free checked bag if needed. At baggage check they have always acknowledged that I’m a card holder. It’s works perfectly, as long as your AA number is on the reservation.
ETA: with boarding group 5 there’s still plenty of overhead space. I’m always concerned about that too so I just try to get to the front of my boarding group, and it’s never been a problem whatsoever. You’ll be fine
Thank you both for calming my nerves a bit
yep, thanks for the heads-up how do you get the 10% off and the placeholder through costco.com do I need to call in and it's applied?I’m sailing my 20th DCL cruise in September and about 15 have been booked thru Costco. The Costco cash card equals 8% of the cruise price (excluding tax and port fees). I always have a $250 Disney gift card when I go to the port adventures desk on the ship to book a placeholder for a future cruise. This will give you a 10% discount off of your next cruise, plus $100 OBC if the cruise is 7 nights or longer. I purchase gift cards in either $250 or $500 amounts and add a few grocery items so it’s not an even amount at Kroger when they have their 4 times fuel points. If you maximize the full 35 gallons, you save $35 or 14% off a $250 gift card. I use my Amex CP for an additional 6% cash back (always codes as groceries for me) or my recently opened Amex gold at 4% to make the spend. I try to pay my entire cruise with with Disney gift cards. I book as soon as the window opens for best pricing. If a military rate is offered, I cancel and rebook with Costco. Often, DCL will offer special pricing (FLA rates, guarantee rates (they pick your room) so there are many ways to get an additional savings. With a family of 5, it is usually less expensive to get 2 porthole or inside connecting rooms rather than the pricey room that sleeps 5. If you have your heart set on a veranda and your kid are older, book a veranda and an inside room across the hall. And the additional 2% back from my Costco executive membership is a nice bonus! Hope this all makes sense.
