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Disney Cruise on a Budget | How We Save Thousands

FamGoTravel | Unofficial DCL Mom
FamGoTravel | Unofficial DCL Mom
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Summer · 5 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have spent over a 100 days on board Disney ships on over 17 cruises and I know a thing or two because this is how we save money for our family.

No, we're talking how to save thousands of dollars on a Disney cruise.

You saved 41% on this cruise.

If you have a person in your party who has a disability, who needs an accessible stateateroom, guaranteed rates can't guarantee an accessible stateaterroom.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a guaranteed rate (GTY) to save money if you don't need specific room locations or accessible/connecting rooms.
Use a Capital One Venture card to earn sign-up bonuses and miles to offset cruise costs.
Buy discounted Disney gift cards from Sam's Club or Target to stack savings.
Consider repositioning or longer sailings for a lower price per night.
Purchase an onboard placeholder for a 10% discount on a future sailing.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Losing control over room assignmentUse guaranteed rates to save money, but be aware Disney picks your room.
Not getting connecting roomsGTY rates don't guarantee connecting rooms, but the savings are often worth the risk.
Accessibility needsDo not use guaranteed rates if you need an accessible room.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to save thousands on a Disney Cruise?
QHow do guaranteed rates work?
QHow can credit card hacking save money on a cruise?
QWhere can I buy discounted Disney gift cards?
QAre repositioning cruises worth it?

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How we Saved THOUSANDS on a Disney Cruise | Disney Cruise on a Budget Check out my Disney Cruise Budget Tool: https://www.famgo.travel/resources Planning a Disney Cruise and want to save serious money — without sacrificing the magic? In this video, I’m walking you through the exact travel hacks & credit card hacks we use to save thousands of dollars on a real Disney Cruise. We’ll break down strategies like: - How to book Disney Guaranteed (GTY) staterooms to get the best price - How to leverage credit card rewards to cover cruise costs - Where to get discounted Disney gift cards (and how to stack them) - Why repositioning cruises can unlock huge savings - And how the onboard placeholder trick can make your next cruise even cheaper! Whether you're a first-timer or a repeat cruiser, these tips are real, practical, and proven — backed up by a full demo using our actual cruise savings. Timelines: 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Guaranteed State Rooms 2:03 Credit Card Hacking 3:18 Discounted Disney Gift Cards 4:13 Repositioning Cruises 5:00 Onboard Placeholder 5:45 Detailed Demo with Cruise Savings with Credit Card hacking, Disney gift cards and a GTY rate 11:00 Total Savings 🎯 Ready to cruise smarter, not spendier? Hit that 👍 if this helped, and leave a comment with your favorite cruise-saving tip or question! **Correction- I don't think you can redeem Sam's Club Transaction as travel rewards through Credit card companies, so it would need to be a split endeavor or use the points on other travel related expenses. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ☀️ I’m Sara — your Unofficial Disney Cruise Line Mom. We’ve cruised over 100 days, and now travel with our 4 kids — including one with Down syndrome — sharing the real-life side of Disney cruising as a big, interabled family. No fluff, no filters, and definitely no gatekeeping. 💙 Subscribe for honest Disney Cruise vlogs, accessibility tips, and family travel behind the scenes — new videos twice a week! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Important Links: If you want help with planning your own cruise: https://www.piratesandprincessestravel.com/request-a-quote Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FamGoTravel?sub_confirmation=1 My Amazon Storefront where you'll find all my Disney Cruise Favorites: http://bit.ly/45SSwWD My Instagram: instagram.com/famgotravel #disneycruise #dclmom