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Popsiemama · 01-08-2013, 05:57 PM

We live in Connecticut and we have a vacation house near key largo. I'm thinking of a short disney cruise from Miami for my 2 grands. However, I'm not too sure with this plan due to many reasons. First, the school schedule is tight and the plane ticket from CT to FL is also very expensive on spring break. I would like to play the plane ticket deal day by day and not telling my grandchildren that I plan a vacation for them.

Is it possible to get a last minute disney cruise deal?

If this will not work, not a big deal 'cause they like key largo - Miami & key west anyway.

Thanks for any feedback

kcashner · 01-08-2013, 05:59 PM

Disney does offer special rates (like IGT/OGT/VGT), but they do not do a last minute "fire sale" like some lines do. Also, special rates are sometimes limited as to number of people in the room and they tend to sell out quickly.

Popsiemama · 01-08-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcashner

Disney does offer special rates (like IGT/OGT/VGT), but they do not do a last minute "fire sale" like some lines do. Also, special rates are sometimes limited as to number of people in the room and they tend to sell out quickly.

Thank you!
I'm new to the forum. What is IGT/OGT/VGT means? These acronyms are also a deal?

Namsupak · 01-08-2013, 06:09 PM

inside guaranteed room, ocean view guaranteed, verandah guaranteed, generally disney's version of "last minute" deals

kcashner · 01-08-2013, 06:10 PM

It is a restricted special fare--must be paid in full at the time of booking, no changes allowed, etc. You can see the full list of restrictions on the DCL web site. You don't choose a cabin or even a category. The abbreviations stand for inside guarantee, oceanview guarantee, and verandah guarantee. All you know is that you'll get at least the cabin type you chose (or nicer). For the restrictions, you get a markedly decreased rate.

Popsiemama · 01-08-2013, 06:31 PM

Now I know....thank you. Is it possible there will be some inside-oceanview-guarantee & verandah leftover space? I have no problem paying them in cash or in full. The timing is my problem - the reason why I asked the last minute deal. If I'm certain on my schedule, I can book now but...unfortunately...

Anyway, where do I go or watch to purchase this deal? Is it possible to go to any reputable travel agency in Miami? Can you recommend?

kcashner · 01-08-2013, 07:42 PM

When you go to DCL's web site, the IGT will show up as the cheapest rate available for the date if it is available. I don't know any agents/agencies out of Miami. Any agent can book these rates for you.

01-08-2013, 05:57 PM	#1
Popsiemama Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10	Last minute deal We live in Connecticut and we have a vacation house near key largo. I'm thinking of a short disney cruise from Miami for my 2 grands. However, I'm not too sure with this plan due to many reasons. First, the school schedule is tight and the plane ticket from CT to FL is also very expensive on spring break. I would like to play the plane ticket deal day by day and not telling my grandchildren that I plan a vacation for them. Is it possible to get a last minute disney cruise deal? If this will not work, not a big deal 'cause they like key largo - Miami & key west anyway. Thanks for any feedback

01-08-2013, 06:09 PM	#4
Namsupak DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,798	inside guaranteed room, ocean view guaranteed, verandah guaranteed, generally disney's version of "last minute" deals __________________ Lauren Married May 26, 2008 Epcot's Japan/Adventurer's Club/Living Seas Salon DD Lorelei Born July 30, 2009, Jameson Born Sept 15, 2012 WDW: 1998, March 2002, Dec 2006, Dec 2007, May 2008, Sept 2008, Dec 2009, Sept 2010, Jan 2011, July 2011, Jan 2012, Feb 2012, Aug 2012, Dec 2012 DCL: June 2008, Feb 2009, Dec 2009, Nov 2010, Jan 2011 (MV Dream), WBTA Sept 2011, Dec 2011, NYE Dream 2011-12, Jan 2012, March 2012 MV Fantasy, Dec 2012 Fantasy DLP: Sept 5, 2011 Coming Up: May 2013 WBPC, Dec 2013 Fantasy

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01-08-2013, 05:59 PM	#2
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	Disney does offer special rates (like IGT/OGT/VGT), but they do not do a last minute "fire sale" like some lines do. Also, special rates are sometimes limited as to number of people in the room and they tend to sell out quickly.

01-08-2013, 06:10 PM	#5
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	It is a restricted special fare--must be paid in full at the time of booking, no changes allowed, etc. You can see the full list of restrictions on the DCL web site. You don't choose a cabin or even a category. The abbreviations stand for inside guarantee, oceanview guarantee, and verandah guarantee. All you know is that you'll get at least the cabin type you chose (or nicer). For the restrictions, you get a markedly decreased rate.

01-08-2013, 06:31 PM	#6
Popsiemama Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10	Now I know....thank you. Is it possible there will be some inside-oceanview-guarantee & verandah leftover space? I have no problem paying them in cash or in full. The timing is my problem - the reason why I asked the last minute deal. If I'm certain on my schedule, I can book now but...unfortunately... Anyway, where do I go or watch to purchase this deal? Is it possible to go to any reputable travel agency in Miami? Can you recommend?

01-08-2013, 07:42 PM	#7
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	When you go to DCL's web site, the IGT will show up as the cheapest rate available for the date if it is available. I don't know any agents/agencies out of Miami. Any agent can book these rates for you.