4/14/2012 7-Nights Western Caribbean on the Fantasy

[PearlySwan]

We booked it today. Who's coming with us???

[BigDogHU75]

WELCOME FELLOW APRIL 14-21, 2012 FANTASY CRUISERS

Getting to know all of you DISers before the cruise helps make the cruise more enjoyable.

MAGNETS
If anyone has requested magnets from DISigners or has created magnets specifically for this cruise and you would not mind sharing, please post a link to the magnets and I will post them here.

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OUR FACEBOOK GROUP

FACEBOOK
We have a group on Facebook - the April 14-21, 2012 Facebook group page (http://www.facebook.com/groups/269249906431970/). If you are on Facebook, please stop by and join us.

For those travelers with children who have a Facebook account, there is a Facebook group for them too - April 14-21, 2012 Under 21 Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/297330573647387/).

ROLL CALL
aljsmom: sailing with DDs (14, 14, & 16)
ALSBC91 Laura is from Alabama & will be sailing with DH (Chris, 43), DS(Kyle, 17), DS(Nathan, 15), DD(Elizabeth, 11), DGpa67, DGma67
AntsyTink traveling with her DH, DS(10), & DD(7)
arje from Australia sailing with DW & DDs (16 & 18)
asemaria Maria is from Sweden sailing with DH (Fredrik), DSs (10 - Johan & 7 - Jesper)
Azraell from Northern VA sailing with DH. They will be celebrating DH's birthday.
bamor from RI sailing with DH, DD10
Beaker1967: Kathy will be sailing with her DH (Jeff), DF (Kathy), DF (Bruce), SIL (Marlene), & BIL (Brian)
BigDogHU75: Marsha, DH(Corey), DS(Charles) are from MD. They will be celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary & DS's 5th birthday.
Billm3360 - Party of 14 from MN
bret: From MA sailing with DW, DSs (14 & 11)
burma: from RI sailing with DW(eternally 21), DD(10), & DD(9)
CambridgeClan: are from MA. Alison is sailing with her DH (Josh), DD(Arianna "Ari"-10), DS (Nick - 6), DD (Jillian "Jilly" - 3), & her mother (Lynn)
claudia_oh from Ohio: DH (40), DM (39), DS (18), DS (16)
Dishy24: Tricia, DH, DM, DS(12) are from CT.
Disney52303 from CT sailing with DH, DD(Carys - 7), and DS(Chase - 4)
DisneyMomforLife: Kat is from CT & will be sailing with DH(Phil-44), DS(Shawn-22), & DD(Gabi-14)
epgirl - DW, DH, two kids ages 4 and 5
Eric, Julie and Hailey: Eric, Julie, Hailey (13), & Jessica (10)
ESFC will be sailing with DW
fingerlakesmom from upstate NY sailing with DD17, DD's friend17
funatsea
garberathome from MA - DW(Ceci, 42), DH(Eric, 43), DD(Isabel, 13)
hgon76: hgon76, DS(16), DD(9) are from MA. They will be sailing with her aunt, aunt's DH, & their twins DS & DD (11).
janetanne: Janet is from MA & is traveling with her DB, DSIL, & niece (10).
jenbeloco from MA - DW, DH, DD10
jlwhitney from FL sailing with DH. They will be celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary.
MA DVCer: from MA sailing with DW, DS (15), & DD (13)
Mass-cateer from MA sailing with DH, DD16, DD14
michamato: michamato, DH, DD(11), DD(9), DS(7), DD(2) are from MA.
Mom 3 Mouseketeers: Kelly is sailing with DH, DS12, DD10, DS8 and they are from CT.
MTH: Melissa is from Ontario. She will be sailing with Kendra (her best friend), DS(12), & DD(3)
Mugsy from MA sailing with DW(Marina), DS(Brandon, 10), DS(Tristan, 4)
nin8jc: Annette is from MA traveling with her DH, DS(16), DS(12), & DD(10)
Oihane: Alicia is sailing with her DBF Ian, her DF (Bill/billm3360), his fiance (Sue), her DB (Chris), her DGM (June), and her DA (Becky). They are from MN.
pamcarey: Pam, DH (Dan), DS(Brian-16), and DD(Amy-11) are from MA.
PearlySwan sailing with DH & DD(10)
PirateJ from NJ sailling with DW(44), DD(8), DD(5) traveling with friends (family of 4 with kids of the same age)
Pluto6 from ME - DH42, DW45, DS11, DD10
RJAYL: sailing with DW, DDs(17, 10, 7), DD's friend(17)
Roadweaver: From MD will be sailing with DW, DD (sistert), SIL, & a good friend.
Sask Fan is from Saskatchewan
sistert: from MD celebrating her birthday.
Snow What sailing with DH, DD(8), & DD(7)
stitchsbesty from MA sailing with DH, DS(14), DD(12)
talb714: Sheila will be traveling with her DM (Nancy), DS(Zakari - 10), & DS(Camdyn - 7) are from MA. She is also traveling with her sister Sherri and her niece Nicole (4) who will be in another room. They will be celebrating Camdyn's 7th birthday.
TheThreeAmigos from MA - DM (Jody), DS(12), & DD(9)
tinkerone
Tinknalli Shelley from VT is sailing with DH, DD10, DS8
TJeff from MA - DH, DW, DS10, DD6 traveling with DBIL, DSIL, Dneph(16), Dniece12
tootsiemr: Natasha is from NY sailing with DBF (William)
Veectoor: DH (39) is sailing with DW (??), DD(8), and DS(6)
yogibigdog is from MA sailing with DH, DS 12 and DS 10

AND WE ARE FROM:
Australia
arje

Sweden
asemaria

Canada
MTH (Ontario)
Sask Fan (Saskatchewan)

Alabama
ALSBC91

Connecticut
Dishy24
Disney52303
DisneyMomforLife
Mom 3 Mouseketeers

Florida
jlwhitney

Maine
Pluto6

Maryland
BigDogHU75
Roadweaver
sistert

Massachusetts
TJeff
yogibigdog
bret
CambridgeClan
garberathome
hgon76
janetanne
jenbeloco
MA DVCer
Mass-cateer
michamato
Mugsy
nin8jc
pamcarey
stitchbesty
talb714
TheThreeAmigos

Minnesota
Billm3360
Oihane

New Jersey
PirateJ

New York
fingerlakesmom
tootsiemr

Ohio
claudia_oh

Rhode Island
bamor
burma

Vermont
Tinknalli

Virginia
Azraell

STATEROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Please feel free to let me know your stateroom number. You never know who might be staying near you.

DECK 5
5546 - pamcarey

DECK 6
Tinknalli
6020 & 6022 - Billm3360 & Oihane
6112 - claudia_oh
6116 - DisneyMomforLife
6546 - asemaria

DECK 7
7000 - BigDogHU75 (DH, DS, and me (Marsha) We will be celebrating DS's 5th birthday & our 10th anniversary.)
7002 - BigDogHU75 (My In-laws)
7004 - BigDogHU75 (My In-laws)
7088 - Janetanne
7521 - Disney52303

DECK 8
Pluto6
8506 - talb714
8562 - ALSBC91's parents
8564 - ALSBC91
8566 - ESFC
8670 - bret

DECK 9
nin8jc
9002 - bamor
9568 - tootsiemr
9590 - burma
2010 - CambridgeClan
2017 - CambridgeClan

DECK 10
TiggerStac
weluvdisney5
10658 - BigDogHU75's inlaws

DECK 12
RJAYL
MTH

Pre & Post Cruise Stays

Before Cruise
ALSBC91 - Residence Inn
BigDogHU75 (Marsha) - Residence Inn
CambridgeClan - Residence Inn
Roadweaver - Residence Inn
talb714 - Residence Inn
bamor - Four Point Sheraton Cocoa Beach
janetanne - Hyatt MCO
tootsiemr - Hyatt MCO
Mom 3 Mouseketeers - Hyatt MCO
Tinknalli - Airport hotel
AntsyTink - Royal Pacific Resort at Universal
pamcarey - Royal Pacific Resort at Universal
Tinknalli - Wingate by Wyndam MCO
Pluto6 - Port Orleans French Quarter
arje - Port Orleans Riverside
RJAYL - BLT
Disney52303 - BLT
Eric, Julie and Hailey - BCV
ESFC - Boardwalk

After Cruise
BigDogHU75 (Marsha) – OKW
tootsiemr (Natasha) - OKW
Tinknalli - Port Orleans Riverside
Eric, Julie and Hailey - AKV
ESFC - BCV
burma - Nickelodeon
Disney52303 - Nickelodeon
Cambridge Clan - Residence Inn

FISH EXTENDER EXCHANGE SIGN-UP
Leslie (Disney52303) has volunteered to keep track of the people who would like to participate in the fish extender exchange list. There will be one group for both those who signed up on the Disboards and Facebook. Leslie will keep the list and send it out to or post it for everyone. If the list gets too big, Leslie will split the list. Deadline for signing up is February 22, 2012. The deadline is set so those who are making homemade gifts will know how many to make it & those ordering gifts will know how many to order.

Participating in the Fish Extender Exchange is completely optional. Feel free to do or spend whatever you're comfortable with. As for the Fish Extender itself, some people buy them, others want to make theirs, whatever you choose is fine. The same rule applies to the "goodies"! You can buy or make them!

What is a fish extender exchange?
If you're not familiar with what a fish extender exchange is, check out these links:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639

DIS MEET
One has not been scheduled? Is anyone interested in meeting while onboard? Let me know the date and time and I will post it here.

PORT CAMERAS
Some people like to view the Disney ships as they leave port. So, if anyone is interested in watching, here are the port cameras:

Port Canaveral Webcam (http://www.portcanaveral.com/webcam.htm)
Two Palms Webcam (http://www.twopalms.com/)
Ron Jon Resort Webcam (http://www.ronjonresort.com/beachcam.aspx)
Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral Webcam (http://cocoabeachsurf.com/BeachCam1.htm)
Raddison's Webcam (http://www.opusad.com/radissonwebcam/)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When can I book excursions, reservations at Palo/Remy, and/or register the kids for the kids' clubs?

120 days before the sail date if you are a Platinum Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL 10 or more times)
105 days before the sail date if you are a Gold Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL 5 or more times)
90 days before the sail date if you are a Silver Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL once before)
75 days before the sail date for everyone

What is the dinner schedule?
Dinner Schedule: 4/15 = Formal Night, 4/17 = Prince & Princess, 4/18 = Pirate Night, & 4/19 = Semi Formal Captain's Gala (Lobster night). Thank you Robert for posting this.

Can I ship boxes to the ship ahead of the cruise? If so, how?
You are able to ship boxes to the ship before the cruise. So, if you have fish extender gifts or other things that you do not want to lug with you on the plan, then definitely ship a box ahead of time.
• ONE box per stateroom, no exceptions.
• The package must have the guest full name, ship, sailing date, stateroom number or GTY if you have not been assigned a stateroom number.
• The package also must have a packing slip attached to the outside of the box that details the contents of the package. For prescriptions, a copy of the prescription is sufficient. Your list may or may not be read but it must have one. Write packing slip on the outside of the envelope.
• NO FOODS/DRINKS OF ANY KIND, LIQUOR OF ANY KIND, FIREARMS, ETC.. Items that cannot be shipped to the Disney Cruise Line Warehouse and delivered to the ship include: food products (any and all food products including baby food/formula), beverages (liquor, water, etc.), chemicals, and luggage. These items will not be accepted at the warehouse and will be returned. This may cause the dogs to hit on your box and that would be a bad thing.
• The required size of the cartons you are shipping down have to be about the size of a record storage box 12 inches on a side and should not weigh more than 20 lbs.

Address your package(s) to:
Disney Cruise Line Warehouse
Guest Name / Stateroom # (GTY, if you don't know what it is when you send the package)
8633 Transport Drive
Orlando, FL 32832
Phone: 407-566-8196

In the bottom left corner of the top of the package put the following information:
ATTN: HOUSEKEEPING
*Name
*Sail Date
*Ship
*Stateroom Number
*Packing slip that details contents of the package (for prescriptions, a copy of the prescription is sufficient)
• Packages must arrive by Friday by 3:00pm for the 7-Night Cruise.

If your box is hit on by the screening dog or chosen for additional screening they will open the list and the box and look through it. They will close it back up and provided nothing bad is in it then it will be in your room as usual later after boarding. These boxes will be coming on the ship with the crew mail among other things so they may be in the staterooms later then they were before as they are low priority in the scheme of things for Disney.


Whatever else you want me to add to this post last me know. I plan on keeping it updated. For example, if people are staying at a resort before and/or after the cruise, I can post it here. If people are interested in linked dining someone can spearhead that and I will post the names of those interested here. I can also post stateroom assignments. As I said, this thread is what you make it. Let the ideas flow. Let the chatting begin.

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

[BigDogHU75]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

Thank you.

[pamcarey]

I'll be on this cruise too!! Can't wait. It'll be me, DH, DS 16 and DD 11.

[BigDogHU75]

I'll be on this cruise too!! Can't wait. It'll be me, DH, DS 16 and DD 11.

Hi Pam! :welcome: I can't wait either!

[michamato]

Were coming too!!!! It will be me, my husband, and 4 children, DD11, DD9, DS 7 and DD 2!!!

We can't wait!!!!

[BigDogHU75]

Were coming too!!!! It will be me, my husband, and 4 children, DD11, DD9, DS 7 and DD 2!!!

We can't wait!!!!

:welcome:

[talb714]

We have booked also it will be me, my mom and DS 9 and DS 5. We can't wait

[BigDogHU75]

We have booked also it will be me, my mom and DS 9 and DS 5. We can't wait

:welcome: DS will turn 5 on the cruise.

Can't wait to get to know all of you who are going on the cruise.

[Dishy24]

We booked this cruise the day it opened up for Platnium & Gold Castaway Club members! Our sailing party will be myself, dh, my mom and ds (12 at sailing)-- We have a few cruises booked before this one-- Our next is President's Week in Feb out of CA (Mexican Riviera) and then June 2011 on the Dream (5 nights/ 2 CC stops)-- Dh thought I was crazy to book for 2012! Me? Crazy? :rolleyes1

[RJAYL]

Okay we are in! 2 connecting staterooms on deck 12!:banana:

[BigDogHU75]

We booked this cruise the day it opened up for Platnium & Gold Castaway Club members! Our sailing party will be myself, dh, my mom and ds (12 at sailing)-- We have a few cruises booked before this one-- Our next is President's Week in Feb out of CA (Mexican Riviera) and then June 2011 on the Dream (5 nights/ 2 CC stops)-- Dh thought I was crazy to book for 2012! Me? Crazy? :rolleyes1
:welcome: Crazy? No! If you are crazy, that would mean that I am crazy too. We have a cruise booked on the Dream for August 2011.

Okay we are in! 2 connecting staterooms on deck 12!:banana:
:welcome: We have 2 rooms too, however, on deck 7.

[PearlySwan]

Glad we're here! :banana:

[RJAYL]

The nice thing about this cruise will be that New Ship Smell!;):lmao:

[BigDogHU75]

The nice thing about this cruise will be that New Ship Smell!;):lmao:

:laughing: So true. And, we might get some goodies leftover from the maiden voyage.

[hgon76]

I'll be on this cruise too!! Can't wait. It'll be me, DH, DS 16 and DD 11.

Noticed you're from MA too. Where abouts? Just switched to this cruise as it is school vacation week in MA. We have a DS16 too. And a DD9. (at sail time). Can't wait!!

[BigDogHU75]

Noticed you're from MA too. Where abouts? Just switched to this cruise as it is school vacation week in MA. We have a DS16 too. And a DD9. (at sail time). Can't wait!!

Welcome! Before you know it, we will be at the one year mark.

[michamato]

We are from MA too. I think there will be a lot of us. I have DD 11, DD 9, DS 7, and DD 2 at time of sailing. I think the flights are going to kill us the most.

[hgon76]

We are from MA too. I think there will be a lot of us. I have DD 11, DD 9, DS 7, and DD 2 at time of sailing. I think the flights are going to kill us the most.

Whereabouts in MA?? We're Southcoast MA, near Cape Cod. It'll be me, DH, DS16, DD9 & we're traveling w/ my aunt, her DH, & twins DS11, Dd11. AnD we are a little worried about airfare too......:scared1: Just going to start checking as soon as possible. We're hoping Southwest will have some good rates....we got a gift card for Xmas. Only 465 to go!:rotfl:

[pamcarey]

Noticed you're from MA too. Where abouts? Just switched to this cruise as it is school vacation week in MA. We have a DS16 too. And a DD9. (at sail time). Can't wait!!

We're from Chelmsford, MA, near Lowell. Do you know for sure that this is school vacation week? I will be so relieved if you can confirm that! I booked this week on word of mouth from someone that it is, but I haven't seen anything official from our school district. I can't wait!!

[michamato]

Whereabouts in MA?? We're Southcoast MA, near Cape Cod. It'll be me, DH, DS16, DD9 & we're traveling w/ my aunt, her DH, & twins DS11, Dd11. AnD we are a little worried about airfare too......:scared1: Just going to start checking as soon as possible. We're hoping Southwest will have some good rates....we got a gift card for Xmas. Only 465 to go!:rotfl:

We are from Billerica, MA. Right next door to the previous post in Chelmsford.
Looks like we will have children aroudn the same ages, at least two of my daughters will be 11, and 9. Then I have littler ones.

We are going to start looking as soon as possible for airfare too. I am going to try and be flexible, maybe leave a day earlier to get into FLA, or go home a day or two after if we have to.

[michamato]

We're from Chelmsford, MA, near Lowell. Do you know for sure that this is school vacation week? I will be so relieved if you can confirm that! I booked this week on word of mouth from someone that it is, but I haven't seen anything official from our school district. I can't wait!!

Billerica did not come out with their schedule yet either. I am as sure as I can be that it is school vacation week. We always have it the week of Patriots Day, and this is the week.

Lets hope it is. They usually start next years schedule within a month or so.

[hgon76]

Yeah, that's the logic I used too (Patriots Day week). We called the school & asked but they said they can't say for sure for 2012 as that school calendar hasn't been determined yet. Just my luck the ONE year I book a cruise they change it! ;)

[TiggerStac]

We're from Chelmsford, MA, near Lowell. Do you know for sure that this is school vacation week? I will be so relieved if you can confirm that! I booked this week on word of mouth from someone that it is, but I haven't seen anything official from our school district. I can't wait!!

We are from Billerica, MA. Right next door to the previous post in Chelmsford.
Looks like we will have children aroudn the same ages, at least two of my daughters will be 11, and 9. Then I have littler ones.

We are going to start looking as soon as possible for airfare too. I am going to try and be flexible, maybe leave a day earlier to get into FLA, or go home a day or two after if we have to.

We will be on this cruise too!! I just booked! We are also from MA, I went with the patriots day logic for booking as well :goodvibes

Anyways, my kids (all boys) will be 10, 5 and 2 turning 3 when we cruise. I'm so glad I check this today. Hubby mentioned something about taking a cruise for Christmas 2011 I went on to tell him how much $$ it would cost and noticed this had opened up. I was pleasantly surprised at the prices, I figured april vacation would already be insane!

We are booked on deck 10. This will be mine, hubby and oldest 3rd DCL trip. I was pregnant w/middle son on our last one.

[pamcarey]

We will be on this cruise too!! I just booked! We are also from MA, I went with the patriots day logic for booking as well :goodvibes

Wow! This is going to be a MA heavy cruise! Awesome! Maybe we can charter a flight to get a good deal :rotfl:

[hgon76]

Wow! This is going to be a MA heavy cruise! Awesome! Maybe we can charter a flight to get a good deal :rotfl:

Hahaha!! That's what I told my husband!:lmao: I said we should see if we can get some kind of group discount with all of us from MA!!

[Dishy24]

Hahaha!! That's what I told my husband!:lmao: I said we should see if we can get some kind of group discount with all of us from MA!!

If you do-- you can add the 3 of us in from CT-- We'll drive up & meet you for the flight! :thumbsup2

[hgon76]

We should do a head count:rotfl:.....there probably ARE enough of us to charter a flight!:lmao:

[Snow What]

Just got off the phone with Member Services, WE'RE IN! :yay::yay:
So excited :banana::banana:
Me:cheer2: DH pirate: DD 8 pirate: DD 7 :beach: (sail ages)

[hgon76]

Just got off the phone with Member Services, WE'RE IN! :yay::yay:
So excited :banana::banana:
Me:cheer2: DH pirate: DD 8 pirate: DD 7 :beach: (sail ages)

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2!! Another MA family......:)! We definitely need to look into an airfare discount of some sort!!:rotfl:

[RJAYL]

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2!! Another MA family......:)! We definitely need to look into an airfare discount of some sort!!:rotfl:

Good luck!:rotfl2:

Now a Funwah bus from Boston to Orlando!:lmao::car:

[hgon76]

Good luck!:rotfl2:

Now a Funwah bus from Boston to Orlando!:lmao::car:

:rotfl: Just came back from NYC last week & saw a bunch of those buses in one of the McDonald's parking lots.........was thankful to not be on one!! Hear they're in the news often for accidents.

[Snow What]

Just a rough estimate from reading those that put the number of family members traveling and signatures, there are at least 36 MA people going and I personally know of 8 more. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about booking a charter flight or group sales??? And who would be interested??

[Dishy24]

Just got off the phone with Member Services, WE'RE IN! :yay::yay:
So excited :banana::banana:
Me:cheer2: DH pirate: DD 8 pirate: DD 7 :beach: (sail ages)



:cheer2::yay: Welcome!!! :yay::cheer2:

[hgon76]

Just a rough estimate from reading those that put the number of family members traveling and signatures, there are at least 36 MA people going and I personally know of 8 more. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about booking a charter flight or group sales??? And who would be interested??

I can tell you we did a big family vacation for Thanksgiving to Disney (15 of us) & we flew Airtran there, Delta back & the discount was minimal at best....$5-$10/ticket. But I think my group of 8 would be interested if we could find some sort of deal.

[Snow What]

the discount was minimal at best....$5-$10/ticket. .

Doesn't sound too promising. :confused3 I wish I had the option to purchase airfare from DCL, it takes all the anxiety out of searching for the best fares. Especially since it is school vacation week, they like to jack up the prices then. Last time we cruised, I had to purchase 4 tickets on 3 separate itineraries for the best fares. Then I had to stress over whether there would be any flight schedule changes and the possibility of our itineraries being separated.:scared1:

[hgon76]

Doesn't sound too promising. :confused3 I wish I had the option to purchase airfare from DCL, it takes all the anxiety out of searching for the best fares. Especially since it is school vacation week, they like to jack up the prices then.:scared1:

I was saying that earlier to my aunt (whose family is also going). I suggested that even though DCL usually charges a high airfare....it still may be cheaper than what we end up with on Apr vacation week! Why wouldn't you be able to add that in later? Do they not allow that after the fact?

[Snow What]

DCL not let you purchase airfare if you book using DVC points. I might try to call DCL directly....:rolleyes1

[hgon76]

I just looked on DCL website & added "air transportation".....$526/person from Boston & $581/person from Providence!!!:scared1::scared1::eek::eek:Think I'll take my chances & stalk the airlines for best price!!

[Snow What]

I just looked on DCL website & added "air transportation".....$526/person from Boston & $581/person from Providence!!!:scared1::scared1::eek::eek:Think I'll take my chances & stalk the airlines for best price!!

That $526 includes your $70 round trip transfers. It still is a $456 plane ticket. I think you can stalk the airlines and see how the prices are running and always decide to purchase from DCL if that is a better deal. The cruise line also has a limited number of seats/fares from certain departure cities and they can sell out. Boston always seems to be one of the departure cities that sells out.
The last time we went (feb 09) my BIL reserved airfare through DCL (with the travel agent) but was not committed until the final payment. He had the option to purchase on his own if he found a better deal...which he didn't.

[hgon76]

That $526 includes your $70 round trip transfers. It still is a $456 plane ticket. I think you can stalk the airlines and see how the prices are running and always decide to purchase from DCL if that is a better deal. The cruise line also has a limited number of seats/fares from certain departure cities and they can sell out. Boston always seems to be one of the departure cities that sells out.
The last time we went (feb 09) my BIL reserved airfare through DCL (with the travel agent) but was not committed until the final payment. He had the option to purchase on his own if he found a better deal...which he didn't.

Oh.....hmmmm, $456 sounds reasonable considering I've been pricing out airfare for this April vaca wk & it's $250+ each way!!!:eek: now I am thinking I should maybe book it & if a better deal comes out I'll cancel.:confused3

[TiggerStac]

I just looked on DCL website & added "air transportation".....$526/person from Boston & $581/person from Providence!!!:scared1::scared1::eek::eek:Think I'll take my chances & stalk the airlines for best price!!

Ouch!! I was going to look at it, so I didn;t have to pay transfer fees. we fly out of manchester (preferably) but i'm sure it'd be similar.

in the past we have rented a car and driven to port, but at that point we had one in a booster seat (just the part you sit on no back) this time we'll have one in that and one in regular car seat. hate having to lug the seats..but then again feel safer w/them in them for the drive.

[Snow What]

Oh.....hmmmm, $456 sounds reasonable considering I've been pricing out airfare for this April vaca wk & it's $250+ each way!!!:eek: now I am thinking I should maybe book it & if a better deal comes out I'll cancel.:confused3

that's exactly why I would like to book with DCL. Save on the stress and aggravation of trying to search all the airlines for the best fare! time is money and it takes a long time to search every day......:surfweb:

[hgon76]

My aunt just told me she has a friend cruising on April vaca wk this year & the prices were so high, they're renting a minivan & driving to Charlotte NC & flying from there for $89. 13 hour car ride....but if it saves me $1,000....it may become an option:confused3

[Snow What]

My aunt just told me she has a friend cruising on April vaca wk this year & the prices were so high, they're renting a minivan & driving to Charlotte NC & flying from there for $89. 13 hour car ride....but if it saves me $1,000....it may become an option:confused3

:scared1::scared1::eek::eek: yikes! i don't want it to come to that! that is why you need to book airfare early. As soon as the fares are published, you need to check them out and keep looking every day, multiple times per day. This is what I did for our Feb vacation cruise. It was painful. I am considering talking to a travel agent to see if they can watch the fares and book for me when the price drops below a certain point.
and BTW, I drove home from the Outer Banks this past summer...16 1/2 hrs. and we only hit traffic in NYC.

[hgon76]

Ugh!!!:sad2: Over a year away & I'm already stressing!!:lmao: Even w/DCL that's over $2,000 in airfare for the 4 of us!!:scared1: That is just insane!

[Dishy24]

Ugh!!!:sad2: Over a year away & I'm already stressing!!:lmao: Even w/DCL that's over $2,000 in airfare for the 4 of us!!:scared1: That is just insane!

Talk about going crazy-- My family + my parents went on the Transatlantic Cruise in April. I had to find the best airfare on our one-way tickets home from Barcelona! Disney wanted almost 3X what I ended up booking the 2 one-way tickes for (JFK- MCO & then Barcelona to JFK)!!! Their price was insane!

[hgon76]

Talk about going crazy-- My family + my parents went on the Transatlantic Cruise in April. I had to find the best airfare on our one-way tickets home from Barcelona! Disney wanted almost 3X what I ended up booking the 2 one-way tickes for (JFK- MCO & then Barcelona to JFK)!!! Their price was insane!
I ended up doing that one year just to MCO from Boston & back. Instead of R/T I did one way searches & got it MUCH cheaper. Well at least there is enough of us that we can keep each other informed on the "deals" if we find them. I know I'll be stalking the airlines as soon as the prices come out!!;)

[Snow What]

yes, I too have done the one-way bookings on different airlines because it was cheaper and the times were more convenient. My DH thought we would be targeted as terrorists booking one way tickets:rotfl2:

[Dishy24]

yes, I too have done the one-way bookings on different airlines because it was cheaper and the times were more convenient. My DH thought we would be targeted as terrorists booking one way tickets:rotfl2:

Too funny... I JUST said the same thing to my husband last night! I am in the process of booking airfare for our "back-2 back" Dream cruises in June/ July. There are 4 of us traveling on 3 different itineraries! Cruise #1 is me, ds & Mom... then Mom goes home & Dh joins us for cruise #2 before heading to WDW for a week at Bay Lake Towers! I booked 1-way flights for all of us-- Worked out cheaper than ANY R/T itineraries I was offered. Talk about looking suspicious... 4 people & 8 1-way flights! :lmao:

[hgon76]

yeah, the whole airfare thing really gets me mad!! It will not cost them any more money to fly that week vs. any other week yet they can justify jacking the price up to $600 for a R/T ticket.:scared1: I mean really?? I can see making prices a little more expensive, but doubling and, in some cases, tripling airfare prices is just wrong!:confused3

[BigDogHU75]

Good Morning everyone. I see we have a strong MA contingent. We have decided that we will be driving instead of flying. I know we are much closer than MA but airfare is still crazy for the three of us. To get a cheaper flight, we would need to drive north to Philadelphia and then fly to MCO. :headache: We have driven the past two times and the drive is about 14 hours for us so really not that bad. I hope all of you find some good deals when it is time to book your flights.

[hgon76]

:lmao: between my aunt & I we're already planning "worse case scenario" of just how far we'll have to drive to get to a place w/ reasonable airfare:confused:. Both of our DH's are saying that there is no way they are driving 6 hours or more to catch a flight.....:lmao:We may have to just load them up in the car & let them figure it out for themselves as we drive to our destination.;)

[Snow What]

I am all for convenience, so I will not drive there nor to another airport. I am 12 miles from Logan airport, so I need to search, search, search....then bite the bullet. I am hoping to get airfare for under $400pp:lmao: am I dreaming??:confused: It could be possible, if I book early.:rolleyes1

[RJAYL]

It helps if you pull the kids out of school a few days early the flight down will be less!

Their is nothing you can do for the flight back but pay the piper!

Are you on the North or South Shore, we are on the South.:thumbsup2

[Snow What]

It helps if you pull the kids out of school a few days early the flight down will be less!

Their is nothing you can do for the flight back but pay the piper!

Are you on the North or South Shore, we are on the South.:thumbsup2

I am considering it...(weigh the cost of hotel v inflated saturday airfare:laughing:)

I am right in the city.....southern part of Boston....

[TiggerStac]

It helps if you pull the kids out of school a few days early the flight down will be less!

Their is nothing you can do for the flight back but pay the piper!

Are you on the North or South Shore, we are on the South.:thumbsup2

we are probably going to do the same thing...head down thursday, no biggie.

I have no problem pulling my oldest out for a day or 2 :goodvibes

[talb714]

We are from MA also and we are driving down. It is a long ride, we drove down this past summer and had a great time. Airfare is crazy these days.:yay:

[hgon76]

We are from MA also and we are driving down. It is a long ride, we drove down this past summer and had a great time. Airfare is crazy these days.:yay:

How did u do it?? Straight through or did u stop I night?? I'm seriously thinking "road trip" down & fly back?? :confused3 We'll see....

[talb714]

How did u do it?? Straight through or did u stop I night?? I'm seriously thinking "road trip" down & fly back?? :confused3 We'll see....

We left at night drove all the way to the georgia Florida border and spent the night. No traffic it was great. My kids slept most of the night and we had DVD players and all kinds of fun things to do.

[aljsmom]

:cool1:
REALLY looking forward to this trip! But I don't want to have to do the driving if I don't have to...

I just checked Jet Blue for this week's April vacation: almost $600pp one way.

What about hiring a party bus??? I actually have a friend who arranges golf vacations and am going to call him to see if he has any connections.

Chelmsford and Billerica families...we're just 1/2 hour down 495 from all of you at the junction of 495 and 290!

We have three girls, ages at sailing will be 14, 14, and 16.

[RJAYL]

:cool1:
REALLY looking forward to this trip! But I don't want to have to do the driving if I don't have to...

I just checked Jet Blue for this week's April vacation: almost $600pp one way.

What about hiring a party bus??? I actually have a friend who arranges golf vacations and am going to call him to see if he has any connections.

Chelmsford and Billerica families...we're just 1/2 hour down 495 from all of you at the junction of 495 and 290!

We have three girls, ages at sailing will be 14, 14, and 16.

I have 3 girls but only 1 will be 16 almost 17 at sailing the others will be 7 & 10 heading to 8 & 11!:dance3::3dglasses

It is kind of late to be looking at airfare's for this April, you have to book when they come out! Jet Blue, Southwest & Airtran will be booking over the summer into the fall, or you cant try Delta by the end of May (Nonstopes directly to MCO)

[michamato]

I am going to try and be as flexible as possible. Probably pull the kids out of school on Wed or Thursday if I have to. Having 6 of us, airfare is going to be a killer... I would even stay a few days on the other end if I had to. I will try from Boston or Manchester

Our youngest will be a bit over 2. Driving down for us is probably not an option.

[talb714]

I find the smaller they are the better it is to drive with them. Now they can ask "are we there yet". It is a long ride from MA but we break out the drive to 2 days. It worked out cheaper for us this past summer than buying 4 plane tickets.

[aljsmom]

:wizard:
Wish I could just wave a magic wand and be there! I would consider driving, but oldest dd is in high school and I hesitate to take her out too early because she would miss so much. Too bad they don't cruise out of Boston or New York like the Bermuda cruise does!

[aljsmom]

YoHo YoHo a Slackers Cruise for Me

My sentiments EXACTLY!! I will enjoy cruising with you!!!;):woohoo:

[Snow What]

We will all be competing to get the best airfares!! I don't know if I want to know what other people paid....:lmao:
good luckpixiedust: if you get a better deal than me...
...but don't tell me!:laughing::laughing:

[hgon76]

We will all be competing to get the best airfares!! I don't know if I want to know what other people paid....:lmao:
good luckpixiedust: if you get a better deal than me...
...but don't tell me!:laughing::laughing:

HaHa!!:lmao:I know... The airlines websites are going to crashing the day they come out with the April fares for Boston to MCO just from our group of cruisers!!:rotfl: Hope we don't crash the sites!! Or worse, drive the price up because we're all looking for the same thing.;)

[hgon76]

So.......given this winter in MA so far......whose ready for this cruise now?? Is it ever going to stop snowing??

[RJAYL]

YoHo YoHo a Slackers Cruise for Me

My sentiments EXACTLY!! I will enjoy cruising with you!!!;):woohoo::thumbsup2

So.......given this winter in MA so far......whose ready for this cruise now?? Is it ever going to stop snowing?? My bet is on March 31st!:sad2::scared1::drinking1

[hgon76]

:wizard:
Wish I could just wave a magic wand and be there! I would consider driving, but oldest dd is in high school and I hesitate to take her out too early because she would miss so much. Too bad they don't cruise out of Boston or New York like the Bermuda cruise does!

Hoping next winter isn't this bad!! Heard they're talking taking away some April vacation days because of all the school cancellations. Would stink if they do that to us NEXT year!:scared1: My DS is also in high school & it's the reason we booked for this week.

[RJAYL]

Hoping next winter isn't this bad!! Heard they're talking taking away some April vacation days because of all the school cancellations. Would stink if they do that to us NEXT year!:scared1: My DS is also in high school & it's the reason we booked for this week.

My DS will be a freshman in college & be missing this cruise :eek: Oh Well he must sacrifice for his education I will still have my 3 DD with us!:dance3::scared1:

My DS has requested a cruise for the following New Years I asked if he would like RCCI Allure or Oasis or the Disney Fantasy he said the Fantasy!:3dglasses

So we will be booking that when they open up those time slots!:hourglass

[Roadweaver]

My DD, SIL, me and a good friend will be on this cruise. We just got off the Dream. This was my birthday cruise. The Fantasy cruise is my DD birthday cruise. we are from MD.


I need to take one more cruise before this one because I refuse to let my DD make Gold before me. She is one up on me because they did their honeymoon on the Wonder and 5 year vow renewal on the Magic. I was not allowed to go on the honeymoon but did go for the vow renewal.

We will drive if airline pricing is just too high.

[hgon76]

Welcome!!:flower3:

[BigDogHU75]

My DD, SIL, me and a good friend will be on this cruise. We just got off the Dream. This was my birthday cruise. The Fantasy cruise is my DD birthday cruise. we are from MD.


I need to take one more cruise before this one because I refuse to let my DD make Gold before me. She is one up on me because they did their honeymoon on the Wonder and 5 year vow renewal on the Magic. I was not allowed to go on the honeymoon but did go for the vow renewal.

We will drive if airline pricing is just too high.

:welcome: My family and I are from MD too. Looking forward to getting to know you.

[sistert]

Booked on the Dream (we just got off the 1/30 cruise)! This is going to be great as it's my birthday cruise! YAY! And we've never done the Western itinerary so I'm triple excited (Fantasy, birthday, Western). :banana:

[hgon76]

Booked on the Dream (we just got off the 1/30 cruise)! This is going to be great as it's my birthday cruise! YAY! And we've never done the Western itinerary so I'm triple excited (Fantasy, birthday, Western). :banana:

Sooooooo.....what was your opinion on the Dream? Getting a little nervous reading some posts on the main cruise boards:confused:. Just don't want to feel "crowded". Which we never did on the Magic. Very excited about going on a new ship though!!

[MA DVCer]

Myself, DW, DS (15), DD (13) at time of cruise. :goodvibes

We will be looking to fly out of Bradley in CT since we are in western MA. On our last cruise in 2010, Southwest was overbooked and we were bumped off that flight and had to pay an outrageous fare to fly Delta.

[Roadweaver]

:welcome: My family and I are from MD too. Looking forward to getting to know you.


I live in Emmitsburg and my DD lives in Catonsville,
Where are you?

[BigDogHU75]

I live in Emmitsburg and my DD lives in Catonsville,
Where are you?

Oh ok. I know where that is. I am in Southern MD. I live near Patuxent Naval Air Station in St. Mary's County.

[Roadweaver]

Oh ok. I know where that is. I am in Southern MD. I live near Patuxent Naval Air Station in St. Mary's County.

Good to know that someone knows where I live. I usually have to do a song in dance that I live right over the PA border outside of Gettysburg but on the Maryland side.

[sistert]

Sooooooo.....what was your opinion on the Dream? Getting a little nervous reading some posts on the main cruise boards:confused:. Just don't want to feel "crowded". Which we never did on the Magic. Very excited about going on a new ship though!!

I loved the Dream! Didn't feel crowded at all. It should feel to you EXACTLY like on the Magic, just bigger. If you are cruising on a holiday cruise or some other event cruise, I can believe it might feel crowded. Most of reviews I've seen are from the MV or other earlier cruise. Those were filled to capacity and everyone was trying to be first, get at the same thing first, etc... Not pretty I'm sure. Our cruise was more normal. Only in the shopping area did I notice crowds and that was just after a show let out.

Quick thoughts on the Dream:
- It's a beautiful ship. Makes you proud to be on her next to other ships. Walking around her, she leaves you speechless. Or in my case only able to say "Wow!"

- I like where Shutters has moved to and the new viewing system. Much more civilized than the hunt and shove on the original ships. Two points of interest:
1. You have to take the photo as you're boarding or you can't use Shutters once on board. It "opens" your account/folder.
2. On your channel guide you'll see something called Screensaver if I'm remembering correctly. It's all of your photos playing on your tv! :)

- I'm not a pool person but the adult pool is very small if your a swimmer. The whole pool is more designed For lounging than anything. Some people liked it better others hated it. Personal choice. Also, though the Donald pool is smaller from what I hear, the fact that it is next to the Mickey pool makes it great for the whole family to be together.

- Who ever got the brilliant idea to put the sports deck over Palo's should be shot. Depending on your dining location during brunch you can hear people playing basketball above you. Didn't stop my good time but was occasionally distracting. Better soundproofing will do the trick though.

- Having the aft elevator open inside Cabanas is weird or convenient depending on your point of view.

- I don't have children but did get a chance to peek at the updated kids clubs... WOW! So jealous! And the fact that the counselors come and get the kids for you during the second dining seating must be a relief for parents wanting to have some adult time.

- The District is fantastic! Each space is unique and well thought out. Mom and I looked forward each night to trying a new club.

- Every cast member I met, if they weren't over the top wonderful in some way, always had at least a smile and a pleasant "Good morning" as I walked by. How could you not be in a good mood when met with a Disney smile?

- This is a brand new boat with lots of new features, new cast members, and new challenges. The cast members were amazing, working with the guests and each other to make the trip a happy one. It also helps if you don't take yourself and situations too seriously.

I hope to find a moment to write a trip report later but if you have the Disney spirit, you're going to have a fabulous time. On the 4/14 Fantasy trip you won't miss my mom and I. We'll be the two spending most of the cruise laughing and smiling every chance we can get. :laughing:

[Roadweaver]

I am sistert's mom and totally agree. If you get on board looking for a problem, you will find it. The service and staff was up to Disney standards and some times better. When the server had to use a map to find our table and we were all over the restaurant that first night, we thanked him for the tour and we all fell out laughing. If you get strung out on something like this , then you are missing out.

[DisneyMomforLife]

Well, if all goes as planned, you guys can add ANOTHER family from the north east to this sailing! :cheer2:

We live in CT and although our school has not yet announced the calendar for next year, a few very close neighboring cities have and their vacation week is the week of April 14th so we are praying that is what our school ends up doing. We are guessing that they will work to line them all up ... I guess we will see soon enough. We have taken 3 Disney cruises in the past and were waiting for a western on one of the new ships. We might be jumping the gun just a little bit until the date is confirmed ... but we are just too excited to stay away! :jumping1: We had a dummy date reservation so I moved it to this sailing just in case since it was filling up so fast. We were able to score the same room we were in on the Magic ... we loved the location and it's just about the same on the Fantasy.

We are a family of 4 - I will be 40 princess:at the time of the cruise, my DH:firefight will be 44, DS pirate:will be 22 and DD :banana: will be 14.

Has anyone here been on a Western yet? We are excited for the ports. We've done an Eastern w/Disney and two 3-days into the Bahamas w/Disney also. Just can't stay away!

Looking forward to STAYING on this sailing and getting to know everyone!!

Kat

[Snow What]

WELCOME ABOARD, Kat! Hopefully it will all work out... this will be one FANSTAStYc cruise!! :yay:
We are waiting on cousins to confirm their ressies. Our group will be 19 people if everyone confirms! :dance3:

[DisneyMomforLife]

WELCOME ABOARD, Kat! Hopefully it will all work out... this will be one FANSTAStYc cruise!! :yay:
We are waiting on cousins to confirm their ressies. Our group will be 19 people if everyone confirms! :dance3:

Thanks for the welcome ... I sure hope we end up on this cruise!! The Board of Ed has a meeting coming up on March 2 so hopefully they will release the calendar soon!!

Has anyone done a Western before? We've done 2 three-day cruises on the Wonder and 1 seven-night on the Magic but it was an Eastern.

We are very excited for this itinerary!!

Kat

[RJAYL]

Thanks for the welcome ... I sure hope we end up on this cruise!! The Board of Ed has a meeting coming up on March 2 so hopefully they will release the calendar soon!!

Has anyone done a Western before? We've done 2 three-day cruises on the Wonder and 1 seven-night on the Magic but it was an Eastern.

We are very excited for this itinerary!!

Kat

We have done 2 Western's 1 on the Carnival Glory & 1 on RCCI Liberty & we are going on the NCL Epic this April!

Like All the ports! love Costa Maya as it was a sleepy little place not over developed when we were there 2 1/2 years ago probably changed by now :sad2: we will know better this April!:banana:

Doing an Eastern on the RCCI Allure next February & then again on the Fantasy's 1st NYE cruise!:dance3: only that one will be a little different depending on what DCL decides! ::yes::

[burma]

Booked on the Dream Feb 17 cruise Deck 9 for us DD's 8 & 10 DW eternally 21
and myself.
I started a thread but found this one so here we go the countdown begins again.

[burma]

oh forgot to ask those here already I assume there will be a formal night what are your thoughts we have done it 2 times already and seem to be the only ones around us in Tux's I personally like it though..

and is anyone doing the FE thingy?

[bret]

Count me in as another MA family:thumbsup2. We are from Franklin, MA. This is going to be soooooooo exciting on the new ship!:cool1:

I am looking for trip reports from the Dream. I'll be up day and night reading them! :surfweb:

[DisneyMomforLife]

Count me in as another MA family:thumbsup2. We are from Franklin, MA. This is going to be soooooooo exciting on the new ship!:cool1:

I am looking for trip reports from the Dream. I'll be up day and night reading them! :surfweb:

Welcome!!

I've started to look at trip reports too ... particularly from the MV. This sailing is I think the 2nd or 3rd so I know there are tons of things that could come up as a result of being so close to the MV ... just hoping that they take whatever happened on the Dream and make sure it doesn't happen for us on the Fantasy!

kat

[burma]

I just came off the Feb 17 Dream and it was fine .. dont believe everything you read my TR is posted if you want to see what I had to say ... see you in April

[hgon76]

Welcome to all the new cruisers!! :thumbsup2 Wow, more MA cruisers, huh? We were afraid we may have to cancel this one. I just got a new job and vacation picks there go by order of seniority. Luckily, because I had this one booked prior to accepting the position, I will be able to get that week!!:cool1: I was nervous though!! Only a little over a month to go til we hit that 1 year mark! Then the real countdown begins.;)

[stitchsbesty]

cant wait, the ship will be brand new..the kids clubs look good too!!!

[stitchsbesty]

:laughing: So true. And, we might get some goodies leftover from the maiden voyage.

thats true!

[burma]

If they are the same as the Dream they are AWSOME .... our kids had a blast and the game floor is truly amazing

[stitchsbesty]

If they are the same as the Dream they are AWSOME .... our kids had a blast and the game floor is truly amazing
thats good...how old...anyone in the teen or tween clubs? some other mwe are going with have kids in that age range.

[stitchsbesty]

Welcome!!

I've started to look at trip reports too ... particularly from the MV. This sailing is I think the 2nd or 3rd so I know there are tons of things that could come up as a result of being so close to the MV ... just hoping that they take whatever happened on the Dream and make sure it doesn't happen for us on the Fantasy!

kat

i am concerned about that too! dont want anything unexpected to come up!

[burma]

thats good...how old...anyone in the teen or tween clubs? some other mwe are going with have kids in that age range.
2 DD 9 & 10 come April ....

I did not see the kids club but we took my parents on the cruise with us to spend time with the grandkids and they walked in to the teen club and said everyone looked at them like what the hell are you doing here :rotfl:

[PirateJ]

Just came off the Magic and we booked this one on-board! Excited to sail on the Fantasy!

[stitchsbesty]

Just came off the Magic and we booked this one on-board! Excited to sail on the Fantasy!

That's Great!! I love the magic. Sailed on it two times!

[stitchsbesty]

2 DD 9 & 10 come April ....

I did not see the kids club but we took my parents on the cruise with us to spend time with the grandkids and they walked in to the teen club and said everyone looked at them like what the hell are you doing here :rotfl:

too funny!

[BigDogHU75]

:welcome: to all the newcomers! Soon we will be at the one year mark. :banana:

[sistert]

i am concerned about that too! dont want anything unexpected to come up!

I wouldn't worry about it. We did the second Dream cruise and mom and I LOVED IT! There were a few hiccups but nothing trip ruining. Actually we laughed about those moments and went on with our fun or simply ignored it. Disney is a company like any other company, not Gods (though as much fun as I have at WDW and on the boats, I feel like I should give thanks to the Mouse all the time). :worship:

Most of the problems I saw were actually caused by the "guests". A guest mad because the sushi wasn't being offered in Cabanas on the day they were there. A guest mad because the didn't have a working scanner at the gift shop on deck 11. Oh the horror that they had to write the ticket out manually. :sad2:

Our trip is either the second or third trip of the Fantasy. There may be some issues but seriously, I just wouldn't worry about it spoiling your trip. The cast members will do everything within their power to make sure you have a fab time!

[weluvdisney5]

Hi All

We're booking for this cruise....just need a lil help deciding on whether to use DVC points and pay for my DS10 or rent points and go on cash. It's five of us...me DH DD(16) DS(15) AND DS (11) - looking at cat. 4b. Anyone ever rent out points instead of paying with points?

Thanks for your help:surfweb:

[weluvdisney5]

I remember seeing a thread which showed the outside of the dream with all stateroom numbers. Anyone know where I can find this thread. We're trying to choose our stateroom on the Fantasy and thought this would help.
:yay::chat:

[bret]

I remember seeing a thread which showed the outside of the dream with all stateroom numbers. Anyone know where I can find this thread. We're trying to choose our stateroom on the Fantasy and thought this would help.
:yay::chat:
I found this online map helpful:http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/dream-fantasy-deck-plan.htm :goodvibes

[weluvdisney5]

I found this online map helpful:http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/dream-fantasy-deck-plan.htm :goodvibes

Thanks...but there was a thread which shows the outside of the ship and room numbers over the balconies. I'm going to keep looking. thanks a bunch:goodvibes

[pamcarey]

I'm not sure how to post a link, but the OP of that thread was HallsofVA.

[weluvdisney5]

Got it - thank you now I can see exactly where the staterooms are that we are looking at.:thumbsup2

[stitchsbesty]

anyyone else notice today is the one year one month one day mark? a month and a day til the one year mark!:rotfl2::):cool1:

[weluvdisney5]

Did anyone book a category 4B - I hear that the life boats are right under some of the 4D balconies...anyone know if this blocks view or just if you're looking straight down???

[DisneyMomforLife]

We were guessing what vacation week our district would have as the April break and we really took a chance on booking this week since it's still not announced yet and we booked a month ago! :rolleyes1

Well, the woman at the Board of Ed must have gotten sick of me calling because today she says, "well, if you have a minute I can get the file and take a look and see what is drafted" (and I'm thinking "duh, I've been calling for about 6 weeks, what's 2 more minutes"???)... and it looks like on ALL draft copies, the April break IS THIS WEEK!!!! :banana: :worship: :woohoo: I am so excited that it worked out that way!! She said that this is not likely to be one of the items that could change. We've already done an Eastern on the Magic so this was the best possible scenario and this has just totally made my day!!! :cloud9:

If anyone is interested, on past meet threads, I have keep running track of the families that will be in attendance if you guys would like me to do that again, I am more than willing. I usually show it something like this with the ages at the time of the cruise:

DisneyMomforLife - DW(Kat,40), DH(Phil,43), DS(Shawn,22), DD(Gabi,14) from Norwalk, CT.

That way you can see and try to connect with people who are either closer in age to you or to your kids. I have had my daughter email with girls her age and they are best friends by the time the cruise comes around. I can also add any other info you'd like to see such as 'first time cruisers' or 'kid-free cruise'. Just let me know!!

If anyone would like to participate, please PM me your info and I will get a list started.

As for the FE, we have participated in only one before ... we would be willing to do it again but we could also do without if that's the majority consensus.

Ok, now to go back and read the entire thread again since we are confirmed on this cruise!! Hope everyone is starting to enjoy this bit of sunshine we are getting.

Kat

[pamcarey]

We were guessing what vacation week our district would have as the April break and we really took a chance on booking this week since it's still not announced yet and we booked a month ago! :rolleyes1

Well, the woman at the Board of Ed must have gotten sick of me calling because today she says, "well, if you have a minute I can get the file and take a look and see what is drafted" (and I'm thinking "duh, I've been calling for about 6 weeks, what's 2 more minutes"???)... and it looks like on ALL draft copies, the April break IS THIS WEEK!!!! :banana: :worship: :woohoo: I am so excited that it worked out that way!! She said that this is not likely to be one of the items that could change. We've already done an Eastern on the Magic so this was the best possible scenario and this has just totally made my day!!! :cloud9:

If anyone is interested, on past meet threads, I have keep running track of the families that will be in attendance if you guys would like me to do that again, I am more than willing. I usually show it something like this with the ages at the time of the cruise:

DisneyMomforLife - DW(Kat,40), DH(Phil,43), DS(Shawn,22), DD(Gabi,14) from Norwalk, CT.

That way you can see and try to connect with people who are either closer in age to you or to your kids. I have had my daughter email with girls her age and they are best friends by the time the cruise comes around. I can also add any other info you'd like to see such as 'first time cruisers' or 'kid-free cruise'. Just let me know!!

If anyone would like to participate, please PM me your info and I will get a list started.

As for the FE, we have participated in only one before ... we would be willing to do it again but we could also do without if that's the majority consensus.

Ok, now to go back and read the entire thread again since we are confirmed on this cruise!! Hope everyone is starting to enjoy this bit of sunshine we are getting.

Kat
Same with us about the school vacation week! I booked back in October, and our school district just confirmed the vacation a few weeks ago. Woo hoo!

I'll PM you my info.

[DisneyMomforLife]

See Page 1 for official list.

Kat

[BigDogHU75]

OK, here is what I was able to come up with on my own by reading the posts. Whatever you need added or changed, please let me know and I will constantly update THIS post to refer to!!

************************************************** ********

PearlySwan - DW, DH, DD10 from ...

BigDogHU75 - DW(Marsha), DH, DS5 with DMIL & DBIL from MD.

pamcarey - DW(Pam,44), DH,(Dan,45) DS(Brian,16), DD(Amy,11), from MA.

michamato - DW, DH, DD11, DD9, DS7, DD2 from MA.

talb714 - DW, DM, DS9, DS5 from MA.

Dishy24 -DW, DH, DM, DS12 from CT.

RJAYL - DW, DD17, DD10, DD10 from MA.

hgon76 - DW, DH, DS16, DD9; traveling with DA, DU, twins DS11 and DD11 from MA.

TiggerStac - DW, DH, DS10, DS5, DS2 from MA.

Snow What - DW, DH, DD8, DD7 from MA.

aljsmom - DW, DH, twins DD14, DD14, DD16 from MA.

Roadweaver - DW, DSIL, DD, DF from MD - traveling with sistert who is the DD of Roadweaver.

MA DVCer - DH, DW, DS15, DD13 from MA.

DisneyMomforLife - DW(Kat,40) DH(Phil,43), DS(Shawn,21) DD(Gabi,14) from CT.

Burma - DH, DW, DD10, DD9 from RI.

bret -DH, DW, DS14, DS11 from MA.

stitchsbetsy - from MA.

PirateJ - from NJ.

weluvdisney5 - DW, DH, DD16, DS15, DS11 from NJ.

Thank you for volunteering to do this.

I am already listed above but here is more information.

BigDogHU75 - DW(Marsha, 36), DH(Corey, 37), DS(turning 5 on the cruise) from MD cruising with 6 other family members.

[DisneyMomforLife]

I remember seeing a thread which showed the outside of the dream with all stateroom numbers. Anyone know where I can find this thread. We're trying to choose our stateroom on the Fantasy and thought this would help.
:yay::chat:

We employed a very scientific method for choosing our stateroom - I like very simple even numbers and we had 6116 on the Magic and loved the location so we scouted out 6116 on the Fantasy and it was in just about the same location so we took it. LOL. Definitely the easy way out. It was actually an upgraded cat on the Fantasy - a deluxe family verandah so since we were using a dummy onboard rebooking we had a 10% discount that actually made the price for the upgrade well worth it.

Kat

[burma]

Did anyone book a category 4B - I hear that the life boats are right under some of the 4D balconies...anyone know if this blocks view or just if you're looking straight down???


We had a Cat 4 family stateroom on deck 6 on the dream and were between 2 of the life rafts and could see straight down ... Room 6584

[burma]

OK so 393 days and I got my first mailing from DCL confirming resi and telling me final payment is due by Jan 30th .... :banana:

[DisneyMomforLife]

Any and all changes to the list have been made. Thanks everyone!!

So, what port is everyone excited about for this cruise? We have never been to Mexico and I am excited about them all!! I LOVE the water (although, strangely, I can't swim, lol) ... Gabi wants to be a marine biologist when she grows up so she's going to love it. She's an amazing self-taught swimmer and she loves snorkeling as well.

I guess Disney used to go to Costa Maya a while ago and that when we go, we will be at the beginning of them going again so that is exciting. I had been trying to find info on the port and posted in the main boards on it and got a lot of great info if anyone is interested, here is the link. In the thread, there is a link for a tour company that looks like they have a great reputation - I think I am going to book a tour with them on my own.

Here's the link!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2664782

If anyone is considering parasailing at CC - I highly recommend it. I've done it twice and it's amazing. So serene and quiet ... just beautiful!!

Kat

[DisneyMomforLife]

So, I just read something that is awesome!!!!

I hope it's true!!!!

This is what I found on another thread:

"Brent has been working as the assistant cruise director to Rachel on the Dream.

On the maiden voyage of the Dream, Rachel told us that Brent will be on the Dream, then going on vacation, then going shoreside to work on the Fantasy.

He wil eventually end up in Germany and will be bringing the Fantasy over in March 2012 and will be the cruise director on the Fantasy once she is sailing!"

What??? We love Brent! Well, my daughter and I do, anyways!! :lovestruc LOL That would be totally awesome if this is true!!

Kat

[burma]

So, what port is everyone excited about for this cruise?

Kat

Grand Cayman ... we hope to be able to dive all day and the kids will stay on the boat ....

[stamot]

I booked last week.:woohoo: It will be me, my DH and my DD 9yo. It will be our first time on a cruise and we are sooooooo excited. We are also from MA.

[stamot]

I wouldn't worry about it. We did the second Dream cruise and mom and I LOVED IT! There were a few hiccups but nothing trip ruining. Actually we laughed about those moments and went on with our fun or simply ignored it. Disney is a company like any other company, not Gods (though as much fun as I have at WDW and on the boats, I feel like I should give thanks to the Mouse all the time). :worship:

Most of the problems I saw were actually caused by the "guests". A guest mad because the sushi wasn't being offered in Cabanas on the day they were there. A guest mad because the didn't have a working scanner at the gift shop on deck 11. Oh the horror that they had to write the ticket out manually. :sad2:

Our trip is either the second or third trip of the Fantasy. There may be some issues but seriously, I just wouldn't worry about it spoiling your trip. The cast members will do everything within their power to make sure you have a fab time!
You are so right. We had been at Disney World so many times and had read awful reviews of places we love. I think everything will depend tot he guest. We have hight expectations but Disney is not perfect.

[weluvdisney5]

Just booked the cruise for April 14, 2012. Can't wait. It will be me, DH, DD (16 three weeks away from 17), DS (15) and DS (11). Category 4A on deck 10....hopefully not too much noise from deck 11.

Would love to do the fish extenders.

Gail

[RJAYL]

Just booked the cruise for April 14, 2012. Can't wait. It will be me, DH, DD (16 three weeks away from 17), DS (15) and DS (11). Category 4A on deck 10....hopefully not too much noise from deck 11.

Would love to do the fish extenders.

Gail

Welcome,

1 of my DD's will be 16 3 weeks from 17 as well.

Also I have been informed DD is bringing her best friend who will be 17:confused::3dglasses

[weluvdisney5]

Welcome,

1 of my DD's will be 16 3 weeks from 17 as well.

Also I have been informed DD is bringing her best friend who will be 17:confused::3dglasses

Thank you for the welcome. My DD's bday is May 5 - how about yours? I would have liked my DD to bring a friend but we would've had to get another room. This is the first time we are doing the family stateroom that holds 5.

Hope to meet you on the cruise!

Gail

[DisneyMomforLife]

I booked last week.:woohoo: It will be me, my DH and my DD 9yo. It will be our first time on a cruise and we are sooooooo excited. We are also from MA.

:welcome:

We are from CT - going to be a lot of New Englanders on this cruise!!!

I've added you to our cruise meet list ... it's located on page 8 in post #116. If you would like me to add names or anything else, please let me know!!

Kat

[DisneyMomforLife]

You are so right. We had been at Disney World so many times and had read awful reviews of places we love. I think everything will depend tot he guest. We have hight expectations but Disney is not perfect.

Isn't it so sad how even when you are on a disney cruise, you still get those people who just insist on being so intense all the time?

I remember one time at Disney when this parent was getting so anygry that their child was hot, cranky, sweaty and crying at high noon in Magic Kingdom in late April and I was just like, "hey, it's the happiest place on Earth, remember?" Take the kid back to the hotel and let them diffuse for a while. It's all what you make it and I intend on making it everything that I possibly can!!!

Kat

[mugsy]

We booked a while ago - me, my wife, and 2 sons (10 & 4). Looking forward to it!

[Mass-cateer]

We are booked and confirmed!! Me, DH, DD 16 and DD 14 (ages next year). Now we just have to wait a year! Have done both Eastern and Western on Magic...Ready for the new ship!

[DisneyMomforLife]

We booked a while ago - me, my wife, and 2 sons (10 & 4). Looking forward to it!

We are booked and confirmed!! Me, DH, DD 16 and DD 14 (ages next year). Now we just have to wait a year! Have done both Eastern and Western on Magic...Ready for the new ship!

:welcome: to both of you!!!

Nice to have MORE New Englanders on our thread!!!

Please review post #116 on page 8 - we are keeping a running list of everyone on our cruise who is on this meet. You can either post or PM me your relative info and we can get everyone updated with your family.

Mass-cateer, I also have a daughter who will be 14 on the cruise. I have been on meets where kids have exchanged email addresses so that they can become friends and get to know each other before the cruise so if anyone is interested, my daughter Gabi would enjoy doing that again.

Looking forward to getting to know you guys!!

Kat

[weluvdisney5]

Welcome! I also have a DD who will be 16 (almost 17) at time of cruising.
Gail

We are booked and confirmed!! Me, DH, DD 16 and DD 14 (ages next year). Now we just have to wait a year! Have done both Eastern and Western on Magic...Ready for the new ship!

[TiggerStac]

Just booked the cruise for April 14, 2012. Can't wait. It will be me, DH, DD (16 three weeks away from 17), DS (15) and DS (11). Category 4A on deck 10....hopefully not too much noise from deck 11.

Would love to do the fish extenders.

Gail

Gail, we were on the deck below the top (oh my can't remember what # now) on a 10 night southern on the wonder. We did not hear any noise from the top deck when we were in the room, but yes, I did hear chairs scraping on floor etc on the deck. It wasn't a lot, but occasionally.

My DS will be 10.5 and we are on same deck/same category!

We booked a while ago - me, my wife, and 2 sons (10 & 4). Looking forward to it!
Mugsy: I'll have a 10 year old and a 5 year old on the cruise (and another turning 3 on 4/16).

[weluvdisney5]

I just pm'd you. Sorry it was before I saw this post. I am so excited I wish it was here now. this is our first cruise with a verandah...we usually get 2 outside cabins.

Gail, we were on the deck below the top (oh my can't remember what # now) on a 10 night southern on the wonder. We did not hear any noise from the top deck when we were in the room, but yes, I did hear chairs scraping on floor etc on the deck. It wasn't a lot, but occasionally.

My DS will be 10.5 and we are on same deck/same category!


Mugsy: I'll have a 10 year old and a 5 year old on the cruise (and another turning 3 on 4/16).

[fingerlakesmom]

I just booked this cruise for my daughter's (17) last "spring break with Mom"/Happy High School Graduation gift. Her best friend (17) will also be with us. My daughter could pick any trip and the Fantasy was her first choice. We did the Disney Wonder when she was in 3rd grade and loved it. The teens can't wait to hit the teen club and I can't wait to hit the adult area/spa. We live in the snow belt of NY State (187 inches so far this fall/winter/spring) so we are already counting the days to next Spring Break. We are huge Disney fans and have shared many special times in WDW. Can't wait!!!!!!

[RJAYL]

I just booked this cruise for my daughter's (17) last "spring break with Mom"/Happy High School Graduation gift. Her best friend (17) will also be with us. My daughter could pick any trip and the Fantasy was her first choice. We did the Disney Wonder when she was in 3rd grade and loved it. The teens can't wait to hit the teen club and I can't wait to hit the adult area/spa. We live in the snow belt of NY State (187 inches so far this fall/winter/spring) so we are already counting the days to next Spring Break. We are huge Disney fans and have shared many special times in WDW. Can't wait!!!!!!

Welcome:thumbsup2

My oldest will almost be 17 on the trip & we have invited her best friend who will be 17 as well. (Small World (No Pun Intended)):lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

[bamor]

Well, you can add another New England family to the list (taking advantage of April vacation as well)!!
It will be me, DH and DD10.
We plan on telling her for Christmas!

:cool1::cool1::cool1:
Looking at maybe Paradise Beach or Nachi Cocom for Cozumel and would love to swim with the dolphins/turtle farm in Grand Cayman. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on these?

[RJAYL]

Well, you can add another New England family to the list (taking advantage of April vacation as well)!!
It will be me, DH and DD10.
We plan on telling her for Christmas!

:cool1::cool1::cool1:
Looking at maybe Paradise Beach or Nachi Cocom for Cozumel and would love to swim with the dolphins/turtle farm in Grand Cayman. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on these?

Welcome!:thumbsup2

My middle daughter will be 10 on this cruise as well!:dance3: lots of kids!:scared1:

[bamor]

Thank You!:goodvibes
There is always the kids club and the adult pool for us!

Our first cruise, looking forward to it.:goodvibes

[stitchsbesty]

OK, here is what I was able to come up with on my own by reading the posts. Whatever you need added or changed, please let me know and I will constantly update THIS post to refer to!!

************************************************** ********

PearlySwan - DW, DH, DD10 from ...

BigDogHU75 - DW(Marsha, 36), DH(Corey, 37), DS(turning 5 on the cruise) from MD cruising with 6 other family members from MD.

pamcarey - DW(Pam,44), DH,(Dan,45) DS(Brian,16), DD(Amy,11), from MA.

michamato - DW, DH, DD11, DD9, DS7, DD2 from MA.

talb714 - DW, DM, DS9, DS5 from MA.

Dishy24 -DW, DH, DM, DS12 from CT.

RJAYL - DW, DD17, DD10, D7 from MA.

hgon76 - DW, DH, DS16, DD9; traveling with DA, DU, twins DS11 and DD11 from MA.

TiggerStac - DW(Stacy,36), DH(Steve,41), DS10(Tyler), DS5(Brady), DS2(Caleb "CJ", turning 3 on the cruise) from MA.

Snow What - DW, DH, DD8, DD7 from MA.

aljsmom - DW, DH, twins DD14, DD14, DD16 from MA.

Roadweaver - DW, DSIL, DD, DF from MD - traveling with sistert who is the DD of Roadweaver.

MA DVCer - DH, DW, DS15, DD13 from MA.

DisneyMomforLife - DW(Kat,40) DH(Phil,43), DS(Shawn,21) DD(Gabi,14) from CT.

Burma - DH, DW, DD10, DD9 from RI.

bret -DH, DW, DS14, DS11 from MA.

stitchsbetsy - from MA.

PirateJ - from NJ.

weluvdisney5 - DW, DH, DD16, DS15, DS11 from NJ.

stamot - DW, DH, DD9 from MA.

it will by fam of four, two kids girl 12 and boy 14 at sail time

[stitchsbesty]

Well, you can add another New England family to the list (taking advantage of April vacation as well)!!
It will be me, DH and DD10.
We plan on telling her for Christmas!

:cool1::cool1::cool1:
Looking at maybe Paradise Beach or Nachi Cocom for Cozumel and would love to swim with the dolphins/turtle farm in Grand Cayman. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on these?

on our first cruise, it was offered as an excursion through a private company. however, that was not in grand cayman. We were on the eastern carribean, docked in st thomas and ferried over to st. john where we got to swim with the dolphins. I would look up more info about excursions in some TR's from the Dream West Carribean. I'm sure you'll find something!

[PirateJ]

So, I just read something that is awesome!!!!

I hope it's true!!!!

This is what I found on another thread:

"Brent has been working as the assistant cruise director to Rachel on the Dream.

On the maiden voyage of the Dream, Rachel told us that Brent will be on the Dream, then going on vacation, then going shoreside to work on the Fantasy.

He wil eventually end up in Germany and will be bringing the Fantasy over in March 2012 and will be the cruise director on the Fantasy once she is sailing!"

What??? We love Brent! Well, my daughter and I do, anyways!! :lovestruc LOL That would be totally awesome if this is true!!

Kat

We just came off a 7 night on the Magic a few weeks ago. Our Cruise Director was Darin (sp?). We had the opportunity to talk to him for about 20 minutes one day. In that conversation, he said he was in a meeting where Brent accepted the job of Cruise Director for the Fantasy. He also said he wants to be Brent's "right hand man". Apparently many people want to work with Brent. But Darin was his assistant on the Magic for a few years, so he hopes he gets to be Brent's assistant on the Fantasy. That would be a good team!

[PirateJ]

And for the head count. We are: DH 40, DW 44, DD 8, DD 5. We are also with another family with two daughters the same age as ours.

[stamot]

Anybody here was thinking of making the fish extender? This is my first cruise but it sound interesting. I had always like gift exchange.

[ALSBC91]

Hi everyone! Chris and I just got off our 20th Anniversary cruise on the Magic! While onboard, we booked this sailing of the Fantasy for the whole family! We are from Alabama and have sailed on the Wonder (Oct. '10) with the family. We will be on Deck 8 (can't remember cabin #'s at the moment) with 2 staterooms. It will be:

DH (Chris)- 43
DW (Laura)- 42
DS (Kyle)- 17
DS (Nathan)- 15
DD (Elizabeth)-11
Granny (Linda)- 67
Grampa (Allen)- 67

We are all in for FE's!!

[BigDogHU75]

:welcome: to all the new families. The one year mark will be here soon. :banana:

[Pluto6]

Hi we are getting more excited as the year mark gets closer. We are from Maine so add another New England Family to the ranks. Cat 5B Deck 8 Myself 42 DW 45 ds 11 dd 10

[stitchsbesty]

:welcome: To all the new families. The one year mark will be here soon. :banana:

yes sooo true yey

[DisneyMomforLife]

Getting close to the one year mark!

Welcome and hello to all of the new members!! I will be making the list updates soon. Once they are done, please refer back to post #116 on page 8 and let me know what else you would like added!

So is anyone super excited about the announcement for the Magic coming to NY next summer? I have to say, I'm not too thrilled. I will probably get myself onto at least one of the 2-night "no where" cruises just to be on the ship. I can't wait to drive down the West Side Highway in NYC and see that ship there!!

Hope that everyone is well despite this horrible weather!!

Kat

[hgon76]

Getting close to the one year mark!

Welcome and hello to all of the new members!! I will be making the list updates soon. Once they are done, please refer back to post #116 on page 8 and let me know what else you would like added!

So is anyone super excited about the announcement for the Magic coming to NY next summer? I have to say, I'm not too thrilled. I will probably get myself onto at least one of the 2-night "no where" cruises just to be on the ship. I can't wait to drive down the West Side Highway in NYC and see that ship there!!

Hope that everyone is well despite this horrible weather!!

Kat

I was excited about NYC...until I saw the prices!!:scared1: We paid less for this cruise, on a new ship, on a vacation week than what some of those prices are turning out to be. Crazy!!

[BigDogHU75]

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k368/Lynmae75/disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-1018.jpg

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 53 WEEKS! THAT IS 371 DAYS!

We ARE ALMOST TO THE ONE YEAR MARK!
:banana::banana::banana:

[hgon76]

TWO more days til the 1 year mark!! :cool1:

[Pluto6]

One more year, is all thats left,
To wait until our cruise.
Start planning now for all the fun,
and the stress you hope to lose.
Pack your speedos and bikinis too,
for all the things you've earned,
and dont forget the sunscreen
for the parts you dont want to burn.:thumbsup2

See you all in a Year:banana:

[bamor]

woo hoo!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[TiggerStac]

I was excited about NYC...until I saw the prices!!:scared1: We paid less for this cruise, on a new ship, on a vacation week than what some of those prices are turning out to be. Crazy!!

We are booked on one of the cruise to nowhere. just hubby and I! I looked at 5 night Canada trip, it was almost 2k more than what I paid for this one, same cat. sorry, no go for me.

[hgon76]

I love seeing my countdown ticker with the word "months" instead of the word "year":lovestruc

[ALSBC91]

My daughter, who will be 11 1/2 when we sail, is interested in getting to know some of the other girls who will be sailing with us. If anyone is interested in pen pals or email pals, send me a PM. My boys will be 15 &17 and might be interested in doing something as well.

[BigDogHU75]

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k368/Lynmae75/disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-1018.jpg

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 52 WEEKS! THAT IS 364 DAYS!

IN LESS THAN A YEAR WE WILL BE SETTING SAIL!
:banana::banana::banana:

[hgon76]

Made a payment today....:):):). Now that we've fallen below the one year mark....I'm feeling crunched for time to pay up.:rotfl::rotfl:

[Tinknalli]

We will be on this cruise. It will be DH and I and DD who will be 10 and DS who will be 8. We've been to WDW several times but this is our first Disney Cruise. We are a bit nervous as DH and I took a Carnival 7 Night in 2001 and hated it. I am optimistic that we will find Disney more to our liking.

[BigDogHU75]

We will be on this cruise. It will be DH and I and DD who will be 10 and DS who will be 8. We've been to WDW several times but this is our first Disney Cruise. We are a bit nervous as DH and I took a Carnival 7 Night in 2001 and hated it. I am optimistic that we will find Disney more to our liking.

:welcome: Stay optimistic. This will be our fourth Disney cruise (our first 7-night one) and we have thoroughly enjoyed each one.

[hgon76]

We will be on this cruise. It will be DH and I and DD who will be 10 and DS who will be 8. We've been to WDW several times but this is our first Disney Cruise. We are a bit nervous as DH and I took a Carnival 7 Night in 2001 and hated it. I am optimistic that we will find Disney more to our liking.
Never cruised any other line & this'll be our 3rd DCL cruise. But, I remember flying home from our 1st one & recognizing someone on our flight home had also been on our cruise. We started talking about how great it was & how it was our 1st. She said that she had been on other lines & DCL had now officially ruined all the other cruiselines for her forever!:goodvibes Anytime I consider the possibility of cruising w/ another line, I hear that comment in my head. So DCL will probably be the only one I'll ever do.:laughing:

[stamot]

Getting close to the one year mark!

Welcome and hello to all of the new members!! I will be making the list updates soon. Once they are done, please refer back to post #116 on page 8 and let me know what else you would like added!

So is anyone super excited about the announcement for the Magic coming to NY next summer? I have to say, I'm not too thrilled. I will probably get myself onto at least one of the 2-night "no where" cruises just to be on the ship. I can't wait to drive down the West Side Highway in NYC and see that ship there!!

Hope that everyone is well despite this horrible weather!!

Kat

We booked a Bahamas and Canada cruise from NY back to back only for my dH and I to celebrate our anniversary. :thumbsup2

[hgon76]

:banana::banana: So, just reading the main cruise thread and noticed someone mentioned that DCL had a lot of complaints about the pools on the Dream. Particularly the Quiet Cove i assume?:confused:. They said the page originally on DCL's webpage describing the pools with pics is gone. So I checked it out and they're right. This is what is on the bottom of the page for the Fantasy Quiet Cove........."Disney Cruise Line is currently putting the finishing touches on Quiet Cove Pool. Be sure to check back here soon to discover even more of the magic that's in store for you and your entire family during a one-of-a-kind Disney cruise vacation"
Very curious to see what they do???

[Snow What]

: Disney Cruise Line is currently putting the finishing touches on Quiet Cove Pool. Be sure to check back here soon to discover even more of the magic that's in store for you and your entire family during a one-of-a-kind Disney cruise vacation"[/COLOR]
Very curious to see what they do???

I read them also. I just assumed that it was way too late to maky any major structural changes to the Fantasy and we were just going to make the best of it....very interesting.....:rolleyes1

[Snow What]

: This is what is on the bottom of the page for the Fantasy Quiet Cove........."Disney Cruise Line is currently putting the finishing touches on Quiet Cove Pool. Be sure to check back here soon to discover even more of the magic that's in store for you and your entire family during a one-of-a-kind Disney cruise vacation"
Very curious to see what they do???

This blurb is also on the bottom of the Mickey Pool page, the Donald Pool page and the Aqua Duck page.......

[hgon76]

This blurb is also on the bottom of the Mickey Pool page, the Donald Pool page and the Aqua Duck page.......

Yeah, Someone said it's @ the bottom of the restaurant pages too:confused3. But on that same thread, a recent cruiser said she did talk to a cast member on her cruise who told her that there ARE going to be some changes to the Fantasy...so, we'll see I guess:confused3.

[stitchsbesty]

well at least we had one ship b4 so ours is the best :cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes:banana::cool1:
i cant wait to board and see!!!!

[hgon76]

well at least we had one ship b4 so ours is the best :cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes:banana::cool1:
i cant wait to board and see!!!!

:lmao:That's so funny! That's exactly what I thought! "I'm so glad (the Dream) was rolled out 1st! Now it gives us hope that at least some things that REALLY got negative feedback may be tweaked a little on the Fantasy.

[Mom 3 mouseketeers]

Hello Everyone!!! Finally coming out of hiding to introduce myself. We booked this cruise when it first opened up but had to convince DH to do it. We just got off a B2B cruise on the Dream and had a fabulous time!!! The ship was amazing, the staterooms are gorgeous, the beds are so comfortable. Not everything was perfect but the good definitely outweighed the bad.

When we talked to our server at Palo she said the Fantasy will be about 95% the same as the Dream. They will make some small changes based on what they have discovered now that the Dream is sailing in full force.

We will be staying in a cat. 8B which is a deluxe family oceanview, we have the same exact room we had on the Dream, we were happy with the size and very happy with the location.

Cruising will be me (DW), DH, DS 11/12, DD 10, DS 8 (the ages are all at the time of sailing. Can't wait!!!

[BigDogHU75]

Hello Everyone!!! Finally coming out of hiding to introduce myself. We booked this cruise when it first opened up but had to convince DH to do it. We just got off a B2B cruise on the Dream and had a fabulous time!!! The ship was amazing, the staterooms are gorgeous, the beds are so comfortable. Not everything was perfect but the good definitely outweighed the bad.

When we talked to our server at Palo she said the Fantasy will be about 95% the same as the Dream. They will make some small changes based on what they have discovered now that the Dream is sailing in full force.

We will be staying in a cat. 8B which is a deluxe family oceanview, we have the same exact room we had on the Dream, we were happy with the size and very happy with the location.

Cruising will be me (DW), DH, DS 11/12, DD 10, DS 8 (the ages are all at the time of sailing. Can't wait!!!

:welcome:

I will be sailing on the Dream in August. Do you have any tips?

[Mom 3 mouseketeers]

:welcome:

I will be sailing on the Dream in August. Do you have any tips?

The ship is gorgeous!!!! I am totally missing the super comfy beds and covers, not those old yucky spreads from the Wonder!
The Sea Bass from Enchanted Garden was my favorite meal, perhaps not my favorite restaurant but boy was that good!!! There will always be a line for the AquaDuck, the most I ever waited was about 30 minutes. I LOVED this ride, not exactly heart-pounding but soooooo fun!!! See the show Believe, it was wonderful, brought a tear to my eye. Play Bingo in the D Lounge, a family favorite. There are lots of lounge chairs on Deck 13 on the family side, not as crowded. Play mini golf with Goofy, have a mango-strawberry margarita (even the virgin is delicious).

Anything specific questions????

[Billm3360]

Can a non-new englander sail on this cruise? lol Booked back in January. Not sure how many we will end up with but have reserved 4 rooms for 14 of us from Minnesota! Can't wait to explore the new ship!!

[BigDogHU75]

The ship is gorgeous!!!! I am totally missing the super comfy beds and covers, not those old yucky spreads from the Wonder!
The Sea Bass from Enchanted Garden was my favorite meal, perhaps not my favorite restaurant but boy was that good!!! There will always be a line for the AquaDuck, the most I ever waited was about 30 minutes. I LOVED this ride, not exactly heart-pounding but soooooo fun!!! See the show Believe, it was wonderful, brought a tear to my eye. Play Bingo in the D Lounge, a family favorite. There are lots of lounge chairs on Deck 13 on the family side, not as crowded. Play mini golf with Goofy, have a mango-strawberry margarita (even the virgin is delicious).

Anything specific questions????

Thank you for sharing. How was the embarkation process? Did you select an arrival time when you did onlin check-in? Did you always go to your assigned show time? How were the lines going into the restaurants?

Can a non-new englander sail on this cruise? lol Booked back in January. Not sure how many we will end up with but have reserved 4 rooms for 14 of us from Minnesota! Can't wait to explore the new ship!!
:welcome:

[BigDogHU75]

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GOOD AFTERNOON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 50 WEEKS! THAT IS 350 DAYS!
:banana::banana::banana:

[Mom 3 mouseketeers]

Thank you for sharing. How was the embarkation process? Did you select an arrival time when you did onlin check-in? Did you always go to your assigned show time? How were the lines going into the restaurants?




:welcome:

We selected the 11:00-11:30 check-in time but arrived at the port around 10:15 ish. We waited in line with everyone waiting to get past the security gate, once inside we filled out the health form and got in the Castaway Cay line, as we got into line we were given Boarding Pass #12. While we were checking in I asked if our Boarding # should correlate to our check-in time, he said yes and that we actually were supposed to be #7, which he changed on our pass and sent us on our way!

They have changed the show and dining times on the Dream. The shows were 6:15 and 8:30 and dining times were 5:45 and 8:15. We had the 8:15 seating so we went to the early show. Yes, there were lines for dinner that were ridiculous!!! After the first night we never even went down to dinner till about 8:20 and just caught the tail end of the line going into the dining rooms. It looked like the 5:45 seating didn't have many lines, probably because it's pretty early and people had a hard time leaving the fun on the ship!!!!

[Mom 3 mouseketeers]

Can a non-new englander sail on this cruise? lol Booked back in January. Not sure how many we will end up with but have reserved 4 rooms for 14 of us from Minnesota! Can't wait to explore the new ship!!

Welcome!!!! Sounds like you have a big group, lots of fun!!!! Did spring arrive for you guys yet?? My brother-in-law just spent his first winter in Minneapolis, it's cold up there!!!!

[BigDogHU75]

We selected the 11:00-11:30 check-in time but arrived at the port around 10:15 ish. We waited in line with everyone waiting to get past the security gate, once inside we filled out the health form and got in the Castaway Cay line, as we got into line we were given Boarding Pass #12. While we were checking in I asked if our Boarding # should correlate to our check-in time, he said yes and that we actually were supposed to be #7, which he changed on our pass and sent us on our way!

They have changed the show and dining times on the Dream. The shows were 6:15 and 8:30 and dining times were 5:45 and 8:15. We had the 8:15 seating so we went to the early show. Yes, there were lines for dinner that were ridiculous!!! After the first night we never even went down to dinner till about 8:20 and just caught the tail end of the line going into the dining rooms. It looked like the 5:45 seating didn't have many lines, probably because it's pretty early and people had a hard time leaving the fun on the ship!!!!

Thank you. I am looking forward to both my Dream & Fantasy sailings.

[epgirl]

We're sailing with our two kids who will be ages 4 and 5.....CAN'T WAIT!!

[garberathome]

We booked last week! Another Massachusetts family joining you all in April 2012! myself, DH, and DD13 (at time of sailing)

[Snow What]

We're sailing with our two kids who will be ages 4 and 5.....CAN'T WAIT!!

We booked last week! Another Massachusetts family joining you all in April 2012! myself, DH, and DD13 (at time of sailing)

woo-hoo! we:cool1::cheer2:
WELCOME ABOARD!

[BigDogHU75]

We're sailing with our two kids who will be ages 4 and 5.....CAN'T WAIT!!

We booked last week! Another Massachusetts family joining you all in April 2012! myself, DH, and DD13 (at time of sailing)

:welcome:

[jenbeloco]

Hi! We just got off of the Dream and booked the Fantasy for April vacation. We are from MA as well!!! There is myself (DW), DH and our DD (10 at the time of sailing). We are very excited to hear that there are sooooo many people from MA!!!! :goodvibes

[bamor]

:cool1:
PP:
Yeah, my daughter will be 10 too.
Where in MA are you from? And how was the Dream?
Any tips you can pass along to help us prepare?

Thanks!!!

[stamot]

OMG! less than a year to go! im so excited :rotfl: :dance3:

[BigDogHU75]

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GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 49 WEEKS! THAT IS 343 DAYS!
:banana::banana::banana:

[jenbeloco]

:cool1:
PP:
Yeah, my daughter will be 10 too.
Where in MA are you from? And how was the Dream?
Any tips you can pass along to help us prepare?

Thanks!!!

Hi! We are from central mass! The Dream was just great which is why we want to do the Fantasy. As far as any tips go...

- Bring your own blow dryer - the ones they have are lousy
- Save your glass if you buy a drink on deck - then they charge you less for the next drink
- If you don't have an excursion planned in Nassau, don't bother getting off. It is very dirty and there are lots of seedy people. I was just waiting to get my bag snagged. We would not get off the boat here again. Our friends, who we met at dinner, had the same experience we did and feel the same way.
- Keep an open mind about sitting with other people. We have a great experience and know that these people will be friends for a looonnng time.

When do you go?

[Billm3360]

This winter wasn't bad for cold weather, a lot of snow though..... Makes one appreciate spring summer and fall all that much more! :)

[hgon76]

Oops double post

[hgon76]

For those coming from MA....Continental has releases their fares. $700 ONE way from Bos to Mco on the day before cruise (Friday).:scared1::scared1:All I can say is the other airlines better do better than that!

[Tinknalli]

Anybody here was thinking of making the fish extender? This is my first cruise but it sound interesting. I had always like gift exchange.

My daughter and I are making one. We would love to participate in an exchange. Seems like a lot of fun for kids (and adults too I guess). This is all new to me. Does something like this generally get coordinated closer to the sale date?

[Tinknalli]

Check your rates again. I was looking at fares through kayak and when I clicked though the link to the Continental website from all of the airports we fly out of the rate was much cheacher than Kayak was showing. They had flights out of Bradley for $99 on 4/13. I also say $141 out of Albany NY. $153 Burlington VT and $158 from Manchester NH. I am thinking even though Bradley is over three hours away we might fly from there. For some reason none of these rates carried over to Kayak.

[stitchsbesty]

My daughter and I are making one. We would love to participate in an exchange. Seems like a lot of fun for kids (and adults too I guess). This is all new to me. Does something like this generally get coordinated closer to the sale date?

me and my family will as well. very fun to see all the creative ideas. we still have time though. :cool1::cool1::cool1::rotfl2::rolleyes1:rotfl:
yey cant wait

[RJAYL]

For those coming from MA....Continental has releases their fares. $700 ONE way from Bos to Mco on the day before cruise (Friday).:scared1::scared1:All I can say is the other airlines better do better than that!

Wait for Jet Blue then if you do not like that Southwest will release a little later!

[hgon76]

Wait for Jet Blue then if you do not like that Southwest will release a little later!

Checked again yesterday and Continental had a fare from Providence for $117 one way, and Boston for $114 one way. Tried to book, couldnt! Was on the phone for a 1/2 hour waiting for customer support. When I got through, I was told it was because it was more than 337 in the future. Checked when i got off the phone, and it was exactly 336 days:sad2:. So checked website AGAIN this morning, price was up to $174 one way from Providence. Still not bad for April vaca week. Tried to book, again, couldn't. Called Customer support and was told it may have something to do with the Continental/United merger & that they were updating their website this weekend. Was told to "keep trying". I was SO mad:mad:. Told her, while I know its not her fault, Continental should honor the price on THIER website! Don't post fares, that you have NO intention on honoring. Not happy! Have never booked Continental before, and after this experience, will probably never book them in the future!

[RJAYL]

Checked again yesterday and Continental had a fare from Providence for $117 one way, and Boston for $114 one way. Tried to book, couldnt! Was on the phone for a 1/2 hour waiting for customer support. When I got through, I was told it was because it was more than 337 in the future. Checked when i got off the phone, and it was exactly 336 days:sad2:. So checked website AGAIN this morning, price was up to $174 one way from Providence. Still not bad for April vaca week. Tried to book, again, couldn't. Called Customer support and was told it may have something to do with the Continental/United merger & that they were updating their website this weekend. Was told to "keep trying". I was SO mad:mad:. Told her, while I know its not her fault, Continental should honor the price on THIER website! Don't post fares, that you have NO intention on honoring. Not happy! Have never booked Continental before, and after this experience, will probably never book them in the future!

Logan is just so much more convenient than TF Green for us & we prefer Jet Blue nothing against Southwest! TF Green is really easy to get into & out of never crowded.

Already booked Jet Blue for December & Spirit for February out of Logan waiting for Jet Blue to release it's fares through 4/2012.

Southwest is releasing its fares through 1/4/2012 on May 24th!

Will not fly Oldline carrier's if I can help it!

[Tinknalli]

We'll be waiting for Jet Blue as well. We fly amost exclusively with them. The kids love the TV and unlimited snacks.

[BigDogHU75]

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GOOD AFTERNOON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 48 WEEKS! THAT IS 336 DAYS!
:banana::banana::banana:

[ALSBC91]

You can count us in for the FE gifts as well!! DH and I did this the first time in March and loved all the neat things. It was exciting to come back to the room and see that we had mail!

The usual cut off for joining in is usually 30 days out from the sail date, from what I can tell. One person usually is the FE coordinator and has a list of families and cabin #'s of those who are participating that gets sent or handed to everyone so you know where you are delivering to and to how many.

[Snow What]

This is when I begin to stress!! We all know those seats are going to sell fast because we are all looking to get the best deal. I plan on getting any seat that is less than <$200 each way. (includ tax) I definitely will use an on board check-in participating airline for the trip home....so worth the extra$$.

[weluvdisney5]

:confused3 It's a very sad day in my house. We had to cancel our cruise because the school district decided to change our April vacation - it is now the week of the maiden voyage:confused3 We are so very disappointed:confused: Trying to figure out another time to go but with high school sports we're having a hard time.

Well I hope you all enjoy! Can't wait to read some trip reports.

Have Fun

Gail

[Tinknalli]

:confused3 It's a very sad day in my house. We had to cancel our cruise because the school district decided to change our April vacation - it is now the week of the maiden voyage:confused3 We are so very disappointed:confused: Trying to figure out another time to go but with high school sports we're having a hard time.

Well I hope you all enjoy! Can't wait to read some trip reports.

Have Fun

Gail

So sorry! We are booked based on an educated guess as to when our vacation will be. Sure hope we are right!

[BigDogHU75]

:confused3 It's a very sad day in my house. We had to cancel our cruise because the school district decided to change our April vacation - it is now the week of the maiden voyage:confused3 We are so very disappointed:confused: Trying to figure out another time to go but with high school sports we're having a hard time.

Well I hope you all enjoy! Can't wait to read some trip reports.

Have Fun

Gail

So sorry you had to cancel your reservation. Hopefully, you will be able to set sail soon.

[bret]

I have been checking all the flights from Boston, Providence and Hartford to Orlando and the surrounding airports. I was looking for the cheapest I could find. And it hasn’t been looking promising. I have been checking Delta as each day becomes available, but as each day gets closer to April 14th the prices keep going up. I’m too afraid to wait until Jetblue and Southwest start selling there seats.

I found a flight and booked tickets on Delta that leaves Providence (PVD) at 6:02 PM (flight 1112) transfers in Atlanta (flight 1070) and arrives in Jacksonville (JAX) at 11:58 PM on Friday April 13th. It is about a 3 hour drive to Port Canaveral. I check and you can do a one way car rental from JAX to Port Canaveral. The price with tax was $110.40 per person for the flight.

Just wanted to let everyone know in case anybody was interested.

Now all we need is a flight back!

[michamato]

I have been checking all the flights from Boston, Providence and Hartford to Orlando and the surrounding airports. I was looking for the cheapest I could find. And it hasn’t been looking promising. I have been checking Delta as each day becomes available, but as each day gets closer to April 14th the prices keep going up. I’m too afraid to wait until Jetblue and Southwest start selling there seats.

I found a flight and booked tickets on Delta that leaves Providence (PVD) at 6:02 PM (flight 1112) transfers in Atlanta (flight 1070) and arrives in Jacksonville (JAX) at 11:58 PM on Friday April 13th. It is about a 3 hour drive to Port Canaveral. I check and you can do a one way car rental from JAX to Port Canaveral. The price with tax was $110.40 per person for the flight.

Just wanted to let everyone know in case anybody was interested.

Now all we need is a flight back!

I booked Delta to from Boston on 12/12. 174.50 per person. If we did stops it would have been less, but with 4 kids that wasn't an option. I really wanted to come in Thursday night or Friday morning, but it was WAY more money. So Thursday morning it is! I knew I had to be flexible.

[Snow What]

this is so stressing me out!! :scared1: might be worth it to bite the bullet and buy airfare through DCL. rising prices, when to buy, checking prices, waiting for other airlines....too much stress!!:scared1:
to make it worth your while to book your own airfare, the entire round trip ticket must be under $450, including taxes. it is not looking good.......

[bret]

this is so stressing me out!! :scared1: might be worth it to bite the bullet and buy airfare through DCL. rising prices, when to buy, checking prices, waiting for other airlines....too much stress!!:scared1:
to make it worth your while to book your own airfare, the entire round trip ticket must be under $450, including taxes. it is not looking good.......


Will DCL refund your money if you decide to cancel the flight portion? If they will, then I would book the flight through them and then try to get a cheaper flight from Jetblue or Southwest later. Also is that price direct and what are the baggage fees?

[Snow What]

Will DCL refund your money if you decide to cancel the flight portion? If they will, then I would book the flight through them and then try to get a cheaper flight from Jetblue or Southwest later. Also is that price direct and what are the baggage fees?

Yes, but I booked through DVC, not sure IF I were able to book airfare through DCL, if I would have the option to cancel.:confused3 and the airfare includes transfers. When I last checked, it was $526pp including transfers.

[Tinknalli]

We got 4/13 flights out of Bradley on American Airlines today for $99. With taxes and fees it was about $120 PP. It is a 7:20 AM flight with a 2 hour layover in Chicago and arriving just before 3 PM in MCO. Now just need to keep a look out for the return flight.

[hgon76]

Delta had a fight out of Hartford for Thurs 2/12 with 1 stop for $98 one way. Unfortunately flying out Thursday is not an option for us unless it's late Thursday.

[stamot]

Hi guys! I been out for a long time, going crazy at work. :headache:

I been looking for airfare too. Im trying to find something for Friday night but still nothing. I do have airfare reserve with DCL it was close to $420 per person, but that include transportation. I will be waiting for Jet Blue.

I was reading today the DCL press release for the Fantasy, there are some cool changes going on. I like the Animator's Palate idea but my daughter wanted to see Crush, I know she will miss him. Im also excited for the BB boutique and the Pirate's League. :cool1:

here is the link in case anyone havent read the full release.
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/05/disney_cruise_line_unveils_new_2.html

We are getting closer. Times need to come fast because we are missing Disney!

[RJAYL]

Hi guys! I been out for a long time, going crazy at work. :headache:

I been looking for airfare too. Im trying to find something for Friday night but still nothing. I do have airfare reserve with DCL it was close to $420 per person, but that include transportation. I will be waiting for Jet Blue.

I was reading today the DCL press release for the Fantasy, there are some cool changes going on. I like the Animator's Palate idea but my daughter wanted to see Crush, I know she will miss him. Im also excited for the BB boutique and the Pirate's League. :cool1:

here is the link in case anyone havent read the full release.
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/05/disney_cruise_line_unveils_new_2.html

We are getting closer. Times need to come fast because we are missing Disney!

Yeah definitely waiting for Southwest or Jet Blue!:thumbsup2

I do not know, what did they remove to add the BB boutique/Pirates league?
Which is just another profit center for DCL!:scared1:

Still waiting to hear about pool changes? Cruise Critic posted about this latest press release from DCL & lamented about the size of the pools on the Dream & that nothing was mentioned on the Fantasy's pools yet!

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4490

Just for those who want a little less biased info!:teacher:

[Tinknalli]

Love the lobby/atrium pics. Pretty color palate.

I also think that the Animator's Palate concept is really neat. I had heard that the Crush thing on Dream was not working due to sound levels etc.

My kids were excited about the Pirate League concept onboard as we had a great experience at the one at WDW. DD is not interested in Bibbity Bobbity Boutique. She has done it twice at WDW. Then I was reading the description of the Pirate League and it does not seem like it will be the same as one land. I did not see mention of the face painting, just tattoo scars. Not sure if it will be worth it.

If they do have the face painting onboard make sure you bring something to take it off as it is theatrical make -up and hard to remove. The put it on very close to the eye and we could not get it all off DS. He spent the week looking like Adam Lambert! He loved the look but I am sure most boys might have a problem looking like they were wearing make-up.

[BigDogHU75]

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GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 47 WEEKS! THAT IS 329 DAYS!
:banana::banana::banana:

[stamot]

I was wondering... :rolleyes1

With the new Aladdin Musical in the cruise ship, will that mean that Believe will no be on the Fantasy??
I was looking forward to see Believe!! Anyone know? :confused3

[hgon76]

Southwest released fares through January 2012.:banana:.

[bret]

I was able to get a return flight Saturday April 21st on Delta leaving Melbourne (MLB) at 6 pm arriving PVD at 11 pm. I started looking for flights at 12:30 am this morning. I was having problems with the web site. It took over an 1 1/2 to finally book the flight. The price was $145.40 per person which includes tax. They still have that flight available in case anyone is looking for a return flight home.

[BigDogHU75]

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GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 46 WEEKS! THAT IS 322 DAYS!
:banana::banana::banana:

[BigDogHU75]

I heard about the tornadoes touching down in MA. I hope those who are in MA are safe.

[talb714]

I heard about the tornadoes touching down in MA. I hope those who are in MA are safe.

I have to say it was pretty scary, the tornado touched down about 12 miles from our house. But we are now just having rain and thunder. Thanks for thinking about all of us from MA.

[BigDogHU75]

I have to say it was pretty scary, the tornado touched down about 12 miles from our house. But we are now just having rain and thunder. Thanks for thinking about all of us from MA.

I am glad that you and your family are safe. Hopefully, you will not have anymore tornados or warnings.

[michamato]

We live in eastern MA. Terrible thunder and rain but no tornado here. Terrible what happened in other parts of the state, and it's not over yet. Very scary.

[hgon76]

I notice "Stamot" lives IN Springfield, which was hard hit by 2 Tornados. Hope all is well. I'm in Southeastern MA & nothing going on, but on alert until 11 pm I hear.

[stamot]

I notice "Stamot" lives IN Springfield, which was hard hit by 2 Tornados. Hope all is well. I'm in Southeastern MA & nothing going on, but on alert until 11 pm I hear.

IM HERE!! IM ALIVE. Everything is well in my house. But the tornado touched five blocks from my house. Downtown Springfield is total destruction. A lot of our schools got damage. Houses destroyed and some buildings gone. I had never experience a tornado and it was super scary. I felt some shaking in my house but we where on the basement. A lot of friends got hit one way or another. But we are fine and my house didnt got hit.

I think this was one of the scariest situation I had ever experience.

[BigDogHU75]

IM HERE!! IM ALIVE. Everything is well in my house. But the tornado touched five blocks from my house. Downtown Springfield is total destruction. A lot of our schools got damage. Houses destroyed and some buildings gone. I had never experience a tornado and it was super scary. I felt some shaking in my house but we where on the basement. A lot of friends got hit one way or another. But we are fine and my house didnt got hit.

I think this was one of the scariest situation I had ever experience.

Glad that you and your family are safe.

[hgon76]

IM HERE!! IM ALIVE. Everything is well in my house. But the tornado touched five blocks from my house. Downtown Springfield is total destruction. A lot of our schools got damage. Houses destroyed and some buildings gone. I had never experience a tornado and it was super scary. I felt some shaking in my house but we where on the basement. A lot of friends got hit one way or another. But we are fine and my house didnt got hit.

I think this was one of the scariest situation I had ever experience.

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[bamor]

So, so glad you are safe :goodvibes:goodvibes

[TJeff]

Hi all,
Another MA family checking in. Glad I found this post. Haven't even thought about airfare, but guess I need to start thinking about it. My DD (6) has a peanut allergy, so southwest is out for us (still serving peanuts on flights).
Anyone know about the other carriers with peanuts???
Jet blue is my kids favorite, but usually see prices like 299 down and 399 back per person direct flights. (nonstops a must for my DW)
There are 4 of us, me, DW, DS(10), DD(6).
Also joining us, DBIL, DSIL, DNEP(16?), DNIE(11).
I also heard another family might be joining us too with 2 girls around 11/12 area.

I don't have anything in front of me, but I believe we will be mid on level 8 right at the elevators.

[TiggerStac]

Hi all,
Another MA family checking in. Glad I found this post. Haven't even thought about airfare, but guess I need to start thinking about it. My DD (6) has a peanut allergy, so southwest is out for us (still serving peanuts on flights).
Anyone know about the other carriers with peanuts???
Jet blue is my kids favorite, but usually see prices like 299 down and 399 back per person direct flights. (nonstops a must for my DW)
There are 4 of us, me, DW, DS(10), DD(6).
Also joining us, DBIL, DSIL, DNEP(16?), DNIE(11).
I also heard another family might be joining us too with 2 girls around 11/12 area.

I don't have anything in front of me, but I believe we will be mid on level 8 right at the elevators.

Where in MA are you from. A couple of things.. my oldest will be 10 on the cruise (boy). my youngest has nut allergies and we have flown SW w/out a problem. You notify them ahead of time, notify them at check in and notify them when you preboard. You will get a blue sleeve for at least the child +1, so you can go in and clean down your area. I cleaned entire row, including walls, etc.. they will not serve nuts on the flight and most of the time they have made announcement that there was a nut allergy on the flight.

[jenbeloco]

Hi all,
Another MA family checking in. Glad I found this post. Haven't even thought about airfare, but guess I need to start thinking about it. My DD (6) has a peanut allergy, so southwest is out for us (still serving peanuts on flights).
Anyone know about the other carriers with peanuts???
Jet blue is my kids favorite, but usually see prices like 299 down and 399 back per person direct flights. (nonstops a must for my DW)
There are 4 of us, me, DW, DS(10), DD(6).
Also joining us, DBIL, DSIL, DNEP(16?), DNIE(11).
I also heard another family might be joining us too with 2 girls around 11/12 area.

I don't have anything in front of me, but I believe we will be mid on level 8 right at the elevators.

Hi! My DD (10) is allergic to peanuts as well and we have flown Southwest and USAir without any problem at all and we didn't even tell them she was allergic. USAir, which we flew in April of this year, didn't even offer us a snack. (We were not on a direct flight (much to my chagrin - last time that will happen :laughing:) though.)

[TJeff]

To answer your question, we are from Taunton.
We too have flown SW with no problems without telling anyone about her allergy, but the DW just doesn't trust them. She just has that feeling, so SW is not an option for us anymore. We've driven to FL I believe 4 times now, so that's always an options, I don't mind the drive.
So, where are all the other MA families from???

[hgon76]

To answer your question, we are from Taunton.
We too have flown SW with no problems without telling anyone about her allergy, but the DW just doesn't trust them. She just has that feeling, so SW is not an option for us anymore. We've driven to FL I believe 4 times now, so that's always an options, I don't mind the drive.
So, where are all the other MA families from???

Hey, you're right up Rt 140 from us....;) We're in Acushnet.:)

[BigDogHU75]

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GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 45 WEEKS! THAT IS 315 DAYS!
:banana::banana::banana:

[RJAYL]

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GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 45 WEEKS! THAT IS 315 DAYS!
:banana::banana::banana:

Thats a LONG TIME AWAY!:hourglass :sad2:

[hgon76]

Thats a LONG TIME AWAY!:hourglass :sad2:

Too long.....:sad1:

[TiggerStac]

To answer your question, we are from Taunton.
We too have flown SW with no problems without telling anyone about her allergy, but the DW just doesn't trust them. She just has that feeling, so SW is not an option for us anymore. We've driven to FL I believe 4 times now, so that's always an options, I don't mind the drive.
So, where are all the other MA families from???

We are in Townsend and have driven several times, as well. That is always an option for us if flights are crazy! We are planning on leaving thursday night and staying at WDW thursday and friday night, possibly sat night when we get back, too.... all depends on flights. or driving:thumbsup2

[michamato]

We are from Billerica, there are 6 of us all together,
DD 11, DD 9, DS 7, DD 2

I got non-stop Delta on Thursday morning, I beleive it was about 164.00 or so. I think we are going to stay at Disney's Vero Beach for 2 nights before the cruise.
Still looking for flights home. Non-stops are really high, so I am holding out for my favorite JetBlue.

[DisneyMomforLife]

:welcome: to all of the new families that are joining us!!

Going to be a great group of Dis'ers on this cruise!!

I've finally updated the list ... please find the link in my signature below and also please take a moment to review your info and get any changes / updates to me via the thread or PM. I'm sorry that it took so long to get everyone on the list ... my LIFE is getting in the way of my DIS'ing!!! :laundy:

So sad to see Gail (weluvdisney5) go ... she will remain with us in spirit!! :lovestruc

So now that summer has hit, it feels like CRUNCH TIME already!! :eek: Airfare for us will hopefully be JB from White Plains into Orlando ... JB is notorious for starting out ridiculously high so we might be considering Bradley this go around if the prices are worth it. Fingers crossed the JB doesn't go all praying mantis on us! :laughing:

I've never monitored the FE list before but will gladly do so this time around!

I guess we will eventually need to know if you are IN or OUT for the FE. Next we will need stateroom #s if you know them already or get us updated ASAP when you get it. Other than that, I'm guessing we can decide later based on how many will participate - what days we will do them, etc. Sadly there are stories of items getting stolen - so maybe we can each designate our own delivery timeframe like "between 8 and 9 pm" so that we know when to look for them. Thoughs??? I would hate for someone to feel tied down to a specific day and time when they are on vacation but it also might be a fun thing for the younger kids to look forward to if they know they have a scheduled gift giving tour!

Again, I have never run a FE group before so please ... ANY and ALL comments and suggestions are welcome!!

Only 312 days left!!!

Kat

[Snow What]

:

I've never monitored the FE list before but will gladly do so this time around!

I guess we will eventually need to know if you are IN or OUT for the FE. Next we will need stateroom #s if you know them already or get us updated ASAP when you get it. Other than that, I'm guessing we can decide later based on how many will participate - what days we will do them, etc. Sadly there are stories of items getting stolen - so maybe we can each designate our own delivery timeframe like "between 8 and 9 pm" so that we know when to look for them. Thoughs??? I would hate for someone to feel tied down to a specific day and time when they are on vacation but it also might be a fun thing for the younger kids to look forward to if they know they have a scheduled gift giving tour!

Again, I have never run a FE group before so please ... ANY and ALL comments and suggestions are welcome!!

Only 312 days left!!!

Kat

Thanks for voluntEARing, Kat!!:cool1:

My 2 cents:
Assign a day for each family to deliver. That way we know we will get at least one gift each day..:) I think it is too difficult to assign a time.

This is going to be great. I,m getting excited!!!:yay::yay:

[Tinknalli]

:welcome: to all of the new families that are joining us!!

Going to be a great group of Dis'ers on this cruise!!

I've finally updated the list ... please find the link in my signature below and also please take a moment to review your info and get any changes / updates to me via the thread or PM. I'm sorry that it took so long to get everyone on the list ... my LIFE is getting in the way of my DIS'ing!!! :laundy:

So sad to see Gail (weluvdisney5) go ... she will remain with us in spirit!! :lovestruc

So now that summer has hit, it feels like CRUNCH TIME already!! :eek: Airfare for us will hopefully be JB from White Plains into Orlando ... JB is notorious for starting out ridiculously high so we might be considering Bradley this go around if the prices are worth it. Fingers crossed the JB doesn't go all praying mantis on us! :laughing:

I've never monitored the FE list before but will gladly do so this time around!

I guess we will eventually need to know if you are IN or OUT for the FE. Next we will need stateroom #s if you know them already or get us updated ASAP when you get it. Other than that, I'm guessing we can decide later based on how many will participate - what days we will do them, etc. Sadly there are stories of items getting stolen - so maybe we can each designate our own delivery timeframe like "between 8 and 9 pm" so that we know when to look for them. Thoughs??? I would hate for someone to feel tied down to a specific day and time when they are on vacation but it also might be a fun thing for the younger kids to look forward to if they know they have a scheduled gift giving tour!

Again, I have never run a FE group before so please ... ANY and ALL comments and suggestions are welcome!!

Only 312 days left!!!

Kat

Thanks for organizing the fish extender. Count us in. I will PM you our cabin number.

DD will be super excited that there are so many 10 year old girls in the group (8).

[bamor]

Thanks for organizing the fish extender. Count us in. I will PM you our cabin number.

DD will be super excited that there are so many 10 year old girls in the group (8).

My DD10 will not know of this cruise until Christmas Day (or so we hope as we slooowly pay it off). I'm sure she would love, love to be pen pals with any of the DD10's out there (many of us are from New England, LOL). If anyone is interested, PM me:goodvibes They would have Jan-April to correspond!!:goodvibes

[DisneyMomforLife]

Thanks for voluntEARing, Kat!!:cool1:

My 2 cents:
Assign a day for each family to deliver. That way we know we will get at least one gift each day..:) I think it is too difficult to assign a time.

This is going to be great. I,m getting excited!!!:yay::yay:

Great idea ... I'm sure we will have many families participating so maybe we can do a morning and an evening for each family so that it will narrow it down.

Kat

[DisneyMomforLife]

Thanks for organizing the fish extender. Count us in. I will PM you our cabin number.

DD will be super excited that there are so many 10 year old girls in the group (8).

Shelley,

Got your PM ... thanks so much. And PS ... wish granted! :wizard:

Kat

[DisneyMomforLife]

My DD10 will not know of this cruise until Christmas Day (or so we hope as we slooowly pay it off). I'm sure she would love, love to be pen pals with any of the DD10's out there (many of us are from New England, LOL). If anyone is interested, PM me:goodvibes They would have Jan-April to correspond!!:goodvibes

I can say that this is a wonderful way for the kids to get to know each other. My daughter did this on the last 2 cruises and we are still very good friends with these families, incidentally.

She is currently emailing with Isabel (garberathome's daughter) and they are having a blast! I wil gladly give Gabi's email to any 12/13/14 year old girls if they are interested.

Kat

[BigDogHU75]

:welcome: to all of the new families that are joining us!!

Going to be a great group of Dis'ers on this cruise!!

I've finally updated the list ... please find the link in my signature below and also please take a moment to review your info and get any changes / updates to me via the thread or PM. I'm sorry that it took so long to get everyone on the list ... my LIFE is getting in the way of my DIS'ing!!! :laundy:

So sad to see Gail (weluvdisney5) go ... she will remain with us in spirit!! :lovestruc

So now that summer has hit, it feels like CRUNCH TIME already!! :eek: Airfare for us will hopefully be JB from White Plains into Orlando ... JB is notorious for starting out ridiculously high so we might be considering Bradley this go around if the prices are worth it. Fingers crossed the JB doesn't go all praying mantis on us! :laughing:

I've never monitored the FE list before but will gladly do so this time around!

I guess we will eventually need to know if you are IN or OUT for the FE. Next we will need stateroom #s if you know them already or get us updated ASAP when you get it. Other than that, I'm guessing we can decide later based on how many will participate - what days we will do them, etc. Sadly there are stories of items getting stolen - so maybe we can each designate our own delivery timeframe like "between 8 and 9 pm" so that we know when to look for them. Thoughs??? I would hate for someone to feel tied down to a specific day and time when they are on vacation but it also might be a fun thing for the younger kids to look forward to if they know they have a scheduled gift giving tour!

Again, I have never run a FE group before so please ... ANY and ALL comments and suggestions are welcome!!

Only 312 days left!!!

Kat

Thanks for voluntEARing, Kat!!:cool1:

My 2 cents:
Assign a day for each family to deliver. That way we know we will get at least one gift each day..:) I think it is too difficult to assign a time.

This is going to be great. I,m getting excited!!!:yay::yay:

Great idea ... I'm sure we will have many families participating so maybe we can do a morning and an evening for each family so that it will narrow it down.

Kat

I have participated in two FE exchanges before but was never assigned a day or time to deliver the FE gifts so this is something new for me.

[DisneyMomforLife]

I have participated in two FE exchanges before but was never assigned a day or time to deliver the FE gifts so this is something new for me.

Is it something you would rather not do? I only suggested it in light of some people reporting theft from the pranksters on board. Figured it would help reduce it if we knaaaew when to expect it. Just an idea. We have plenty of time to decide!

Kat

[BigDogHU75]

Is it something you would rather not do? I only suggested it in light of some people reporting theft from the pranksters on board. Figured it would help reduce it if we knaaaew when to expect it. Just an idea. We have plenty of time to decide!

Kat

It does not matter to me. I was just wondering if assigning days/times was something new. I have been seeing this recently. I totally understand why. My past two cruises have been member cruises with a lot less kids. So, I am open to almost anything. This will be my first 7-day cruise so I will probably be asking a lot of questions.

Thank you for volunteering to organize this.

[Snow What]

I've only done one FE and it was during February school vacation week, so lots of kids. We did not have any problem with theft, but we were in the second cabin forward.
I only suggested the idea of assigning days so that you would get at least one gift everyday. (sunday-friday)
Also, if the FE is full, and you need to deliver your gifts, :confused3 what will you do?:confused3. IMO, an overflowing FE is a set up for items to be taken.
All that aside, I am going to be on vacation, and when on vacation...I go with the flow.....:cool2: