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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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πŸ‘οΈ 6K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 13:32
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· Summer Β· 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

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

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Losing control over room assignment β€” Use guaranteed rates to save money, but be aware Disney picks your room.
Not getting connecting rooms β€” GTY rates don't guarantee connecting rooms, but the savings are often worth the risk.
Accessibility needs β€” Do 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 πŸ‘ 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. β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ β˜€οΈ I’m Sara β€” your Unofficial Disney Cruise Line Mom. We’ve cruised over 100 days, and now travel with our 4 kids β€” including one with Down syndrome β€” sharing the real-life side of Disney cruising as a big, interabled family. No fluff, no filters, and definitely no gatekeeping. πŸ’™ Subscribe for honest Disney Cruise vlogs, accessibility tips, and family travel behind the scenes β€” new videos twice a week! β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ 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