As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Have any of you done this? We used to use AAA a lot, but now thanks to the internet I'm the family's travel agent. We used an online gal last trip, but I don't know what we want to do this time. I read that AAA gives an onboard credit of $50, and there are a few discounts, but were the rates any cheaper? I think I'll go over there tomorrow, but I was wondering about your experiences...thanks!!
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I too have Triple A. But I like to get several quotes.
I get usually get one from Triple A, Costco (they give a $300 gift card), All Seasons Travel, Small World Vacations and then the discount online travel companies (Expedia, Travelocity...etc). The one I got the best quote for our nest Disney cruise was All Seasons Travel. Although, Costco was actually the cheapest if you subtract the $300 Costco gift card. I'm still debating which one to book. I do like to shop and get my gas at Costco, so I will probably go with that one.
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me and my mom booked through AAA and we got a great deal hundreds cheaper than through online also we got onboard credit the disney guy was there and gave us 75 onboard and the travel agent gave us 50 onboardbecause we booked through them and we had a great travel agent so i say try good luck
You've definitely got to shop around. AAA may or may not have a better rate, depending. It's not like the AAA rates at WDW and DLR, where AAA always has a deal to offer. DCL and the other cruise lines are working very hard to get a situation where every travel agency offers the same rate (except when they've booked a group rate). Generally, that means you have to look at the extras - onboard credits and other gifts, customer service, etc..
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ok explain this one for me.... we had our next cruise booked onboard in March and received a $200 ship board credit... well... then after talking to the AAA agent she picked up the booking and is giving us another $250 credit..... hmmmm anyone else done this????
I've taken 2 Disney cruises and I've booked them both with AAA. I did shop around and found that AAA had the best rates and I got an onboard credit both times. You can even check the rates for AAA on their website. I did my own research and then went into my AAA office and booked, but you could book online. I also got some extra magic when my AAA agent (I used the same one both times) sent us a free bottle of wine on the 2nd night of the cruise. It was a pleasant surprise!
You can even check the rates for AAA on their website. I did my own research and then went into my AAA office and booked, but you could book online.
Tried last night and it kept timing out/showing an error. I found it ironic because on their website they say that they're the best online booking for travel. I'll try again tonight, but I have time tomorrow that I'm going into their office and see a real person!
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Be careful checking AAA rates through their website. When I was checking rates last year, Disney was cheaper than AAA when I looked online. Then i went to the AAA travel show and spoke to someone who told me sometimes the website charges the wrong amount for the 3rd person in the room. When she quoted our trip (Me, DH and DS-18 months) it was actually about $500 less than Disney directly. We got a $25 room credit from Disney and $75 from AAA. I have never had any problems with AAA rates just a quirk in their online quotes.
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I just booked through Costco for August 22, 2009 DCL Western Caribbean
Here's the quotes I received for category 9, 4 people, & 1 cabin:
AAA: $4,589.60 w/ $150 on-board credit
Costco: $4,589.60 w/ $350.00 Costco gift card (which I will receive 2 or 3 weeks after we return)
These prices do NOT include trip insurance. Although, I was helped by a very nice TA (Carol) at AAA, I decided to go with Costco. Like Dave said, Disney does not allow then to discount so it's really about the extras. And it usually only comes down to just a couple hundred dollars anyway.
The main thing is I'M GOING ON A DISNEY CRUISE!!!
Whoever you decide to book through - have a wonderful cruise.
I called AAA when I booked a few weeks ago and they were $300 more and only offering $25 in credits. I went with my main TA instead who was able to book it $500 less than Disney. But will be using my AAA card for my FREE passport photos which we will need.
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We always rebook onboard to get the discount (usually 10%) plus the $200 OBC and then transfer the ressie to Costco to get the gift card. Plus we use the AmEx Costco card to make payments and they pay 2% back! Makes a nice rebate check!
Have a great trip! We'll be on the Aug 15th Eastern to Tortola.
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also we got onboard credit the disney guy was there and gave us 75 onboard and the travel agent gave us 50 onboardbecause we booked through them and we had a great travel agent so i say try good luck 
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