Ahoy, Diane!
Welcome to planDisney. One of my favorite things about being a Disney Vacation Club Member is that there are so many different ways to use our Vacation Points. Whether you're creating a home base to explore Walt Disney World Resort, exploring other Disney Destinations around the world, or setting sail on the high seas, the sky's the limit when it comes to dreaming up magical vacation experiences. I'm so excited to hear that you're considering an adventure with Disney Cruise Line later this year –– I think you're in for a SEA-riously great time!
The
Disney Vacation Club website is such a great resource for Members –– not only can you use it to book an upcoming vacation and check out all the latest DVC news, but you can also find the Points Charts for each of your different booking options. How cool is that?! To find the
Points Charts for an upcoming Disney Cruise Line sailing, simply hover over the "Plan Vacation" tab and you'll be able to select "Points Charts" under "Planning Tools". By clicking "Disney Experiences" on the next page, you'll be able to access the Points Charts for all the Disney Cruise Line itineraries that have currently been released.
Since
using your Vacation Points to book with Disney Cruise Line works a little differently than booking a DVC reservation, let me share a few details you'll want to keep in mind throughout the process. The booking window for Disney Cruise Line closes 14 days before sailing and each reservation requires a non-refundable $95 transaction fee due that the time your reservation is confirmed. Cruises are also subject to the
Rule of Four, which means that won't be able to book a Cruise during the last four months of your Use Year if you'll be traveling during the same year. And finally, unlike DVC reservations, you won't be able to book your sailing online –– you'll need to give
Member Services a call at (800) 800-9800 to check availability and request a reservation.
Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney, Diane. No matter where your Vacation Points take you, I hope your travels are filled with Disney Vacation Club Membership magic from beginning to end!
SEA Ya Real Soon,
Amy