22. Travel Disney Cruises: Jess's Insider Tips for Maximum Points and Savings!

Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad

Alex, Pam and Jess

Places & Travel, Education, Society & Culture, How To

4.9 • 734 Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2023

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad podcast! Today Jess spills the beans on some incredible tips and tricks for saving money and making the most of points on Disney cruises. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's dive in!

Disney Cruise Tips & Tricks: Jess's Top Picks:

Book Early & Save Big

Jess reminds us that early birds get the worm! By booking your Disney cruise 12-18 months in advance, you can snag some amazing deals and avoid last-minute price hikes. Plus, you'll get the best cabin selection and dining options. So, plan ahead and save big!

Rack Up Those Points:

Using a travel rewards credit card is a fantastic way to earn points on your Disney cruise bookings. Jess suggests looking into cards that offer sign-up bonuses and rewards for everyday spending. Just be sure to pay off your balance in full each month to avoid interest charges!

Redeem Points Strategically:

Once you've accumulated enough points, Jess advises redeeming them in the most cost-effective way. This might include using points for airfare, pre- or post-cruise hotel stays, or even Disney cruise excursions. Make your points go the distance! 🌐

Hit play to hear Jess's full list of money-saving tips for Disney cruises! We hope these insights help you plan your magical Disney cruise while keeping your wallet happy. Until next time, happy cruising!

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Ultimate Disney Cruise Credit Card Strategy

Episode Minute By Minute:

0:00 Why Disney Cruises aren’t as expensive as you think!
0:42 Why you may enjoy a Disney Cruise even if you don’t love Disney
3:13 Jess’s tips for saving money where you can
8:51 Logistics: How Jess booked everything
17:23 How Jess saved on the most expensive cruise at the most expensive time
23:07 How the Chase Ink Premier card can help you save big
29:46 If you ever stop at Atlantis…
36:56 Gift cards, gift cards, gift cards! Why this could be the best way to spend.
40:33 What’s included in the Disney cruise
47:35 Real Talk: Is it worth it?
50:05 Real Talk: Which is better, cruise or the park?

Transcript

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0:00.0	You're listening to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad, previously known as the Travel Hacking Mom Show.
0:05.8	Follow the links in the show notes to stay up to date with what the Travel Mom Squad has been up to.
0:10.5	When you hear the words Disney and Cruise, you probably see lots of dollar signs.
0:15.2	But a Disney Cruise doesn't have to break the bank.
0:18.0	Listen, I have to hear how Jess saved on a recent Disney cruise and some
0:21.1	tricks she used to rack up tons of points in the process. Welcome to the Travel Hackey Mom
0:27.4	Show. We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage credit card welcome offers to get
0:31.6	hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses for nearly free. We've used credit card points
0:36.9	and miles to take vacations to places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece,
0:41.1	the Maldives, Italy, and so much more.
0:43.2	And the best part?
0:44.5	We each still have an 800 plus credit score.
0:47.0	Imagine being able to book a vacation without having to check your bank account.
0:50.5	It's totally possible and we're here to show you how.
0:54.0	Hey, I'm Alex and I'm Pam, Alex's mom, and I'm Jess.
0:58.1	We are travel hiking moms.
1:00.3	So in today's episode, Jess is going to be talking to us about how she recently went on a Disney cruise.
1:06.2	And let's just to start it off, Jess, tell us like how this trip came about.
1:12.0	Have you been on a cruise before? Was your first time what's your experiences in the world of cruises so in previous
1:19.4	episodes i've talked about how like i'm not a disney adult and i'm not super obsessed with
1:23.6	disney but i really think this might be our third episode with me talking about Disney.
1:28.1	So I think maybe I am a Disney adult and I'm just in denial.
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