We bought direct last time now thinking about adding more points or buying resale this time. I understand booking Disney Cruise Line isn't the best use of points but don't understand why almost everyone is suggesting against it.
Reading the point charts for 2020 Alaska Cruise, I see 223-235 points for 6/1 Disney Wonder standard inside stateroom. A search in disney cruise line website reveals cash cost of $4434. That's a per point cost of $19.88-$$18.86. An ocean view room for the same cruise runs $17.37-$14.13. They are all higher than renting out the points, which is around $13.5 per point. So, I'm confused at why people can rent out points and buy cash.
What am I missing? Is it because there is a cheaper way to buy Disney cruises than using their website?
For Aulani, member dues is $8.33. 17-8.33=8.67. A point sells at $188 direct, so 188/8.67=21.68. If we can use all the points in ways better or equal to cruise for 21.68 years, it's good to own. Does the math relatively make sense? I know member dues will increase yoy but so does per point cost for cash purchase.
Reading the point charts for 2020 Alaska Cruise, I see 223-235 points for 6/1 Disney Wonder standard inside stateroom. A search in disney cruise line website reveals cash cost of $4434. That's a per point cost of $19.88-$$18.86. An ocean view room for the same cruise runs $17.37-$14.13. They are all higher than renting out the points, which is around $13.5 per point. So, I'm confused at why people can rent out points and buy cash.
What am I missing? Is it because there is a cheaper way to buy Disney cruises than using their website?
For Aulani, member dues is $8.33. 17-8.33=8.67. A point sells at $188 direct, so 188/8.67=21.68. If we can use all the points in ways better or equal to cruise for 21.68 years, it's good to own. Does the math relatively make sense? I know member dues will increase yoy but so does per point cost for cash purchase.