Cruise Meet -April 21, 2012 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean

[Billinaz]

Yes, it is WAY early, but someone has to get this going.

We are booked on this inaugural Fantasy Eastern Cruise.

If anyone wants to let the kids get started through email, that would be a good way for them to keep up on our trip!

Im sure we will book a kids suite at the Country Inn and Suites the day before the cruise.

[IrishCowboy]

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

[kbmo4444]

We are booked:yay: I will try to rebook onboard in 3 weeks so that I can get my OBC.

[Billinaz]

I booked with Costco this time. We get a $950 Costco cash card when we get back from the cruise.

Better than any OBC that I've ever seen......

[NTOFD]

We are booked on this cruise too. We had a dummy date that we booked on our cruise in March in anticipation for the Fantasy, nice to get the discount and OBC.

[Disneyjamie]

Me, my husband, and our then 11 month old child (we are due in May 2011). We are going with my sister, her husband, their 3 years old and 1 year old (she is due in April 2011). Should be fun!

[DMMarla07860]

I will be going

[kbmo4444]

We are booked on this cruise too. We had a dummy date that we booked on our cruise in March in anticipation for the Fantasy, nice to get the discount and OBC.

I will be going

Hi guys:wave2: Just noticed that we are all on the same sailing for Feb 20,2011 on the dream!! Looks like you can't get away from me :rotfl:

[kbmo4444]

I booked with Costco this time. We get a $900 Costco cash card when we get back from the cruise.

Better than any OBC that I've ever seen......

We used Costco once for a Disney Cruise but we did not have a suite so any requests that we had we had to call Costco and they would call DCL. Have you used Costco for a suite before and can you still contact DCL concierge on your own or did you have to call Costco?? If we can contact them directly then I will rebook onboard for OBC and then transfer to Costco for cash card:thumbsup2

[NTOFD]

Hi guys:wave2: Just noticed that we are all on the same sailing for Feb 20,2011 on the dream!! Looks like you can't get away from me :rotfl:



I very glad we have the Dream cruise in February, it would be brutal to have to wait until April of 2012 to get on a ship.

[DMMarla07860]

I very glad we have the Dream cruise in February, it would be brutal to have to wait until April of 2012 to get on a ship.

that would be very very brutal:lmao:

[DMMarla07860]

Hi guys:wave2: Just noticed that we are all on the same sailing for Feb 20,2011 on the dream!! Looks like you can't get away from me :rotfl:

I know right we just can't get away from you. hope we get to meet on the Dream:goodvibes

[Billinaz]

We used Costco once for a Disney Cruise but we did not have a suite so any requests that we had we had to call Costco and they would call DCL. Have you used Costco for a suite before and can you still contact DCL concierge on your own or did you have to call Costco?? If we can contact them directly then I will rebook onboard for OBC and then transfer to Costco for cash card:thumbsup2

The only thing we need to call Costco for would be something like changing rooms or dining time.

As far as the concierge booking, I can contact them directly 120 days prior to cruise.

If you book onboard, Costco will not transfer your reservation to them. They used to but after DCL changed the way they handle transferred reservations a couple years ago it changed.

I figure with the cash card thats way over the OBC amount I could just wait till we got back.....

[kbmo4444]

The only thing we need to call Costco for would be something like changing rooms or dining time.

As far as the concierge booking, I can contact them directly 120 days prior to cruise.

If you book onboard, Costco will not transfer your reservation to them. They used to but after DCL changed the way they handle transferred reservations a couple years ago it changed.

I figure with the cash card thats way over the OBC amount I could just wait till we got back.....

Thanks for the information. I did not realize that you can't transfer ressies to Costco anymore.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

We booked this on board the Wonder a couple of a weeks ago. We will be sailing over DH's birthday. He's is so psyched!! So let's see, at last count we have celebrated both DD's and DH's birthdays on the boat and at the parks. Want to know the count for mommy (me) - 0, zip, nada!! Why does it always work that way?? :mad: :lmao: ;)

[Billinaz]

We used Costco once for a Disney Cruise but we did not have a suite so any requests that we had we had to call Costco and they would call DCL. Have you used Costco for a suite before and can you still contact DCL concierge on your own or did you have to call Costco?? If we can contact them directly then I will rebook onboard for OBC and then transfer to Costco for cash card:thumbsup2

Since suites dont get any discount, I couldnt see any benefit to bookong onboard sonce we only get the OBC, and the cash card is much higher than that.

What would you need to request before you paod off the cruise?

You do have access to the concierge after you pay off the cruise and within 105 days of the cruise.

[Hockeychic]

Wahoo DH and I are booking this for our 25th ANN. We cruised on Magic back in I think 2005 and then have done about 6 cruises with Carnival but want to come back to disney.

We are booking a balcony on deck 9. Can't seem to find alot of info on Fantasy maybe I am looking in the wrong spot.:goodvibes

Look forward to chatting over the next many many months:eek:

Kim

[Hockeychic]

Wahoooo got 9666 and a $250 OBC....happy dance:cool1:

[Hockeychic]

Ok so I am a bit flakey.

Changed cabins we are in 7582 now, I like being mid ship;)

Where is everyone????

[Hockeychic]

Ok well I will just keep talking to myself till someone comes back to play with me:rolleyes1

[Donald_Quackers]

I am booked on this one -- I was just on the Magic and originally booked on the Dream, but moved it to this one as I loved the itinerary and the first two days at sea.

Was originally in 7504, but that is taken on this one, now in 8502.

[Hockeychic]

Ya I am not alone!!!! Welcolme. we are in 7582!!!! Can't wait

[DMMarla07860]

just want to stop by and say hello since I'll be on this cruise, after my back-2-back cruise in February on the Dream I'll try to start posting on this thread more, because then I'll only have my Wonder cruise in 2011 thread to keep up with, right now I got two dream cruise threads and wonder so can't keep up with 4 threads:lmao:

[Hockeychic]

Ya that is alot of threads to keep up on.

Hope you have a great cruise!!!

[DMMarla07860]

Ya that is alot of threads to keep up on.

Hope you have a great cruise!!!

I'll try to have 3 great cruises, well 2 cruises if you count the 3 and 4 nights as one, but they are two. Wonder one was be great as well since it goes to San Fran:cool1:

[shoes99]

I just changed our dummy booking for the 3rd time. Now we are on this cruise to celebrate our 35th Wedding Anniversary. Our actual date is 5/28 but this date was chosen so that we can hook up with our friends who are already booked.
We also have the Dream for 4/10 for my 65th birthday.
Michele

[Hockeychic]

Very nice and welcome. This is also for our 25th Anniversary. Well our anniversary isn't until August but no way would I cruise in August would be way to hot and I don't like being chased around the caribbean by huriicanes so figured this was a good one:thumbsup2

[pamkass]

Pam and Buster will be on this cruise, cabin 7002, late dinner.:cheer2::cheer2:

[Hockeychic]

Wahoooo so glad to have fellow cruisers to chat with!!!

[kehonuamemano]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to say hi-we arrived home after 11 nights on the Magic Dec 18-29th. While onboard we took advantage of the OBC/deal and booked this cruise! The hubby is heading to Afghanistan in less than six weeks and will be back in February 2012 so we will all be looking forward to the Fantasy in April 2012.

[Donald_Quackers]

Hello! Sounds like he's in the military, and I would like to express my thanks for his service to our country, as well as praying for his safe return.

[kehonuamemano]

Hello! Sounds like he's in the military, and I would like to express my thanks for his service to our country, as well as praying for his safe return.

Yes! He's in the Army. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers-every bit helps :)


P.S.
Were booked in stateroom 5178, Deck 5 aft, port side.

[pamkass]

I would like to express my thanks for his service to our country, as well as praying for his safe return. From a Navy Mom

[Hockeychic]

Ya we are cruising next year!!!!!

[ScottakaMickey]

Booked this on the Wonder last month. Really wanted a 7day and since Dream is just doing the 3, 4, 5 Bahama's went for the Fantasy. I too liked the itinerary the best, more sea less ports.

Scott

[Donald_Quackers]

Scott, I just got back from the Eastern on the Magic, and the sea days are why I chose this itinerary again. That and I'm paying less than 2k for this after the onboard discount.

[Hockeychic]

Under 2K? Wow that must be some OBC, congrats!!!

[Donald_Quackers]

Don't know how I managed that. I originally booked a 5 night dream cruise, and then changed my mind after getting home and had my TA move to this cruise.

Had to pay the difference in deposit, but still have the 10% off and whatever OBC I get from DCL.

Going to be closing on my DVC this weekend too, might be adding a night or two after at BLT before going home.

[mjmahnke]

We were booked on the Dream for May, 2011 but decided we have done enough 3 and 4 day Disney cruises so decided to switch to this Eastern Caribbean one on the Fantasy! It will be just the two of us (kids in their 20's and in college, so we leave them at home!) it is a LONG way away, but that's ok. Gives me more time to plan! We are in cabin 8148. Looking forward to cruisin' the Eastern Caribbean and watching some sunsets from our balcony! :cool1:

Has someone started an FE list?

[kehonuamemano]

We were booked on the Dream for May, 2011 but decided we have done enough 3 and 4 day Disney cruises so decided to switch to this Eastern Caribbean one on the Fantasy! It will be just the two of us (kids in their 20's and in college, so we leave them at home!) it is a LONG way away, but that's ok. Gives me more time to plan! We are in cabin 8148. Looking forward to cruisin' the Eastern Caribbean and watching some sunsets from our balcony! :cool1:

Has someone started an FE list?

WELCOME!!!!!
I don't think anyone has started a FE list but we're in if we decide to do one.

[mjmahnke]

We definitely need to do FE's. We have plenty of time to plan! We can start a list in a few months since we are well over a year away!

[Donald_Quackers]

I just got a DCL mailing for the cruise and it has info on the western caribbean, not the eastern.

Anyone get theirs yet?

[NTOFD]

I just got a DCL mailing for the cruise and it has info on the western caribbean, not the eastern.

Anyone get theirs yet?

I got this a couple of weeks ago, I heard it was some kind of computer glitch. I had already received the correct one shortly after booking.

[Donald_Quackers]

I knew it had to be a glitch, especially since everything else (DCL's site, DU's site) say it's an eastern itinerary.

They need to get someone who knows the right way to operate a website.

[Hockeychic]

Hey nice to see the roll call picking up. Really excited to get to know you all

Kim

[Hockeychic]

Actually my little package from Disney doesn't even say with itin. that I can see....hummmmmmm

[Donald_Quackers]

Well, after getting two Western itinerary mailings in as many days, today I get an Eastern. I think that they might have something going wrong if I get yet another mailing tomorrow...

[Hockeychic]

I don't think I have received any mailings except the dvd:confused3

[NTOFD]

I got our 2nd Western mailing yesterday.

[Hockeychic]

Hummmm who did you all book with? I booked with DU to get the OBC but have only received the DVD that gets sent out.

[shelbell77]

Hello!
We just booked this week. Me (mid 30s) and mom (late 50s) will be traveling along with mom's BFF & her husband. also trying to get some friends we made on our 2008 Magic sailing on board with us.

This will be our 6th time on DCL. Mom also spends a lot of time on RCCL.

We're doing the Dream next month (Feb 27) but have been stressing about 4 nights not being enough time to see the new ship. Now that we know we have a 7 night on the fantasy we're less stressed about seeing everything on the DREAM!

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard! After seeing everyting that the Dream can do, I can't wait for the Fantasy, only concern being the size of the pools, but it may be one thing that pictures don't do them justice.

[Billinaz]

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[Hockeychic]

Hey everyone!!!!!!! Just checking in to say HI

[kristieseem1]

Hi All!

We are sailling on the Dream 2/13-2/17, and already are planning to book this cruise while onboard. We would like to be on the FE list when that gets planned.

Question for you experienced ones (next month is our first ever cruise)...as you're talking about onboard credit and such...what agency is the best to use? Someone mentioned a $250 credit, but did you book that onboard? Just trying to maximize our credit. I just worry that if we book onboard to get the discount, we might miss out on a better deal with bigger credits. Ya know what I'm sayin?! LOL. If you could dumb this down for me, I'd appreciate it!

It will be me, DH, and DD (11).

Talk to you soon!:woohoo:

[NTOFD]

Hi All!

We are sailling on the Dream 2/13-2/17, and already are planning to book this cruise while onboard. We would like to be on the FE list when that gets planned.

Question for you experienced ones (next month is our first ever cruise)...as you're talking about onboard credit and such...what agency is the best to use? Someone mentioned a $250 credit, but did you book that onboard? Just trying to maximize our credit. I just worry that if we book onboard to get the discount, we might miss out on a better deal with bigger credits. Ya know what I'm sayin?! LOL. If you could dumb this down for me, I'd appreciate it!

It will be me, DH, and DD (11).

Talk to you soon!:woohoo:



When you book onboard you get a discount and an OBC, then you can transfer to a TA, some will give you an additional OBC, I'm not sure which TA gives the best OBC. I think that it is best while you are on board booking to transfer the reservation at that point, if you do it after you get home you might get a lesser OBC from the TA.

We'll be on the Dream right after you, the 17th -24th.

[Donald_Quackers]

When you book onboard you get a discount and an OBC, then you can transfer to a TA, some will give you an additional OBC, I'm not sure which TA gives the best OBC. I think that it is best while you are on board booking to transfer the reservation at that point, if you do it after you get home you might get a lesser OBC from the TA.

We'll be on the Dream right after you, the 17th -24th.

I can confirm that at least DU would give less of an OBC if you transferred after you got off.

As long as you name your Travel Agent at the time you book on the ship, they will get full commission and you would get whatever benefits they may be offering (again, this is up to the TA you go to).

[nikicares]

We just returned home from the Disney Dream Maiden Voyage! We had an amazing time! What an amazing ship, so many new great things to see and do!

I am hoping to talk the hubby into taking us back on the Dream and maybe a Alaska cruise before we go on the Fantasy.:rolleyes1 keeping my fingers crossed

We did book our Disney Fantasy Cruise for April 21, 2012 while we were on board! Very excited to see what new and exciting things the Fantasy has to offer!

Please add us to the FE list if you have started it.

We will be in room category V - Concierge stateroom 12508
2nd dinning seating

Looking forward to chatting and meeting everyone on this cruise!

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard, nikicares!

I don't believe anyone has started an FE yet. I'm not THAT organized, otherwise I'd do it myself.

I originally booked a Dream cruise, then moved to this one. After seeing pics of the size of some of the verandahs, I'm now thinking about moving from my cat 9a to a verandah...I just wish I could find pics of 8502 or another forward 9a.

[nikicares]

Welcome aboard, nikicares!

I don't believe anyone has started an FE yet. I'm not THAT organized, otherwise I'd do it myself.

I originally booked a Dream cruise, then moved to this one. After seeing pics of the size of some of the verandahs, I'm now thinking about moving from my cat 9a to a verandah...I just wish I could find pics of 8502 or another forward 9a.
I think I have a pic of a catagory 9a... and also a verandah room...

I can not figure out how to add pics to this message :( So I will try and PM you the pics.

AND I am way NOT organized enough to start a FE.... Maybe I can find one someone else has done and try to create one for this cruise. Let me see what I can do.

[nikicares]

Okay everyone, I will be the brave one and start the FE list :cool1:

I figure it is best to start it early so I wont be playing catch up after 100 posts.

So please PM me the following information to be added to the FE list:

DIS Board Name
Guest Names
Stateroom number
Dinning seating
Number of Adults
Kids Names and ages
any health concerns
any special occasions

Thanks! Lets get this party started and the excitment building for this cruise:banana:

[nikicares]

mjmahnke I just added your information to the FE list :)
Thanks you!



We were booked on the Dream for May, 2011 but decided we have done enough 3 and 4 day Disney cruises so decided to switch to this Eastern Caribbean one on the Fantasy! It will be just the two of us (kids in their 20's and in college, so we leave them at home!) it is a LONG way away, but that's ok. Gives me more time to plan! We are in cabin 8148. Looking forward to cruisin' the Eastern Caribbean and watching some sunsets from our balcony! :cool1:

Has someone started an FE list?

[Donald_Quackers]

We were booked on the Dream for May, 2011 but decided we have done enough 3 and 4 day Disney cruises so decided to switch to this Eastern Caribbean one on the Fantasy! It will be just the two of us (kids in their 20's and in college, so we leave them at home!) it is a LONG way away, but that's ok. Gives me more time to plan! We are in cabin 8148. Looking forward to cruisin' the Eastern Caribbean and watching some sunsets from our balcony! :cool1:

Has someone started an FE list?

Here's a sunset from the Magic on the Eastern:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_b3enpKblI8I/TQmfbdHz0KI/AAAAAAAAD4c/w4DSzmNbAEM/s400/IMG_0175.JPG

[warrenite]

We're just paid our deposit, we're booked on the cruise - yay :banana:


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2399326 pirate:

Fair warning - we were on the crusie that never ended (see above link) I think my luck may have caused it all.

Can't wait to see you all there.

We are likely going to sea world before we set sail, I'm off the that board to look for hints. :surfweb:

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome, Warrenite! I want to read the link, but at the same time, worried that it might be an omen -- does the story end in a good way?

[nikicares]

Welcome Warrenite!

Hope everyone has a great Superbowl weekend! Go Packers!:cheer2:

[warrenite]

Welcome, Warrenite! I want to read the link, but at the same time, worried that it might be an omen -- does the story end in a good way?

Yes it ends in a good way ;) we were on DCL not Royal Caribbean, they treated us well.

[Donald_Quackers]

Ah, I remember reading about that cruise. I agree, would have rather been stuck on the ship then back home...my next trip to the world is in June, my first trip on DVC points at BLT.

[DizzylandDeb]

:woohoo: We've had this booked for a couple weeks and am just now meandering over to say :wave2:

My DH and I are sailing with friends and are booked in a 9A GTY. Not sure where we'll end up room wise.

I will be on the Disney Dream in April this year during our "girls trip to the World" too. Looking forward to exploring the new ship :thumbsup2

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard!

[warrenite]

:wave: to you too

[MinnNice]

We booked last week! This will be our first Disney cruise - we have so much to learn! I think we'd be interested in being on the FE list as well. We're sailing with our DS and DD, 12 and 9 by the time we sail.

[MinnNice]

I need a bit more info about the FE thing though? What all does it entail?

[wendyoconnor]

Hello
I'm new to the discussion board and we are going on our third cruise. My parents had booked a dummy cruise for this year but have changed and are joining us on this cruise.

Another fair warning, both DCL cruises I have been on have been affected by hurricanes. Our honeymoon was the shortened cruise in Sept. '04 (right after the long one), and our second cruise became a western cruise in Sept. '05 because of Hurricane Rita.

I can't wait to take an eastern cruise, we have booked two eastern cruises that became western cruises.

We're in cabin 7504 and my parents are a cat 11 gty.

[catgirl]

So glad to be joining you. This will be our first DCL cruise and I'm soooo excited. Dh and I are taking our niece who will be 9 two days after we return. Dh is ampprehensive about this cruise, we have no children of our own and he is worried about being overwhelmed. DN and I are Disney nuts and I have taken her to the world twice, but thought it was time for something new. I'm hoping she will meet other kids and spend some time in the clubs with newfound friends to give Dh and I some alone (adult) time.

Looking forward to a great time!:yay:

[FrostMommy]

We will be on this cruise! It will be me, my wonderful hubby, and our four kiddos. My kids are an 11-year-old girl, a 9-year-old boy, a 3-year-old girl, and a 7-month-old boy. Of course, they will all be older by the time the cruise rolls around. We are going to be staying in two adjoining family verandas, but not sure exactly which ones yet. My mother-in-law is going to join in on the fun this time and will be staying with us. We are so excited about the new ships!

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome, Frostmommy!

Did you check for connecting cabins? That would work even better, don't have to go outside and back in.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

We're booked!!

Diana & Gary - stateroom 5650. :cool1:

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard! Now we get to watch our ship being built!

[FrostMommy]

Welcome, Frostmommy!

Did you check for connecting cabins? That would work even better, don't have to go outside and back in.

Oops, sorry, I meant adjoining. I always forget the proper terminology for it.
:rolleyes1

[nikicares]

Wendy&Grumpy you are now added to the FE list :)

Welcome to the newbies and Congratulations to the 1st time Disney Cruisers! :cheer2:

Someone wanted more information of the FE... Hope this helps!

What is a FE? It is a “Fish Extender” meaning a pocket of some type that hangs from your Disney Cruise Line “fish” outside your door, where Cast Members leave your confirmations and such.

This is a fun game started by a group of travelers to make the Cruising experience just a little bit more FUN. It is sort of like a Secret Santa… you will get a final listing prior to cruising (about 15 days prior) of who all is participating, so you can leave little “gifts” or “goodies” in others FE’s. You can do as many or as few as you like, there is NO rules or guidelines, it is meant to be fun for all and not to cause worry or stress – we are all on vacation – good times only!!

Ideas of other peoples gifts for suggestions and ideas: something to represent your state/country, favorite snack food, cruise themed items (beach balls, sunglasses..), pencils. It is just meant to be a fun little surprise when you get back to your rooms, not a huge investment of money! REMEMBER FUN!

Where do I get a FE? Many people have purchased theirs from Ebay or you can make your own. This is completely up to you.

How do I participate in a FE? You just send nikicares a private message with your information to be added. Please include: DIS board ID, guest names, how many adults, how many kids (and ages), stateroom number, dining seating, health concerns, and special celebrations. THANK YOU

Here is a link for more information: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

[nikicares]

Welcome FrostMommy!

We will be on this cruise! It will be me, my wonderful hubby, and our four kiddos. My kids are an 11-year-old girl, a 9-year-old boy, a 3-year-old girl, and a 7-month-old boy. Of course, they will all be older by the time the cruise rolls around. We are going to be staying in two adjoining family verandas, but not sure exactly which ones yet. My mother-in-law is going to join in on the fun this time and will be staying with us. We are so excited about the new ships!

[Donald_Quackers]

I just checked the prices and am glad I moved my cruise to this one -- I can't even select any Cat 9A's anymore.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

P.S.
Were booked in stateroom 5178, Deck 5 aft, port side.

We won't be far from you... 5650, aft, starboard... yes, we have the huge verandah we've all been hearing about and I couldn't be more excited!!!:cool1:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2399326 pirate:

Fair warning - we were on the crusie that never ended (see above link) I think my luck may have caused it all.

So does this mean that our cruise will be extended to two weeks with us all stranded and living like castaways on Castaway Cay for a week?!?! That doesn't sound like such a bad thing... :confused3

[MinnNice]

Only 430 days to go, gang! Has anyone tried shore excursions that weren't booked through Disney? We're considering horseback riding but we'd be on our own to book. Any thoughts?

[DizzylandDeb]

I just checked the prices and am glad I moved my cruise to this one -- I can't even select any Cat 9A's anymore.

:rolleyes: We booked a 9A GTY . . .hopefully the upgrade fairy will sprinkle a little pixiedust: on us :rolleyes1
(Probably have to wait a year to find out though!) :laughing:

[DizzylandDeb]

We will be on this cruise! It will be me, my wonderful hubby, and our four kiddos. My kids are an 11-year-old girl, a 9-year-old boy, a 3-year-old girl, and a 7-month-old boy. Of course, they will all be older by the time the cruise rolls around. We are going to be staying in two adjoining family verandas, but not sure exactly which ones yet. My mother-in-law is going to join in on the fun this time and will be staying with us. We are so excited about the new ships!

We're booked!!

Diana & Gary - stateroom 5650. :cool1:

:welcome:

[FrostMommy]

We're just paid our deposit, we're booked on the cruise - yay :banana:


Fair warning - we were on the crusie that never ended (see above link) I think my luck may have caused it all.

Can't wait to see you all there.

We are likely going to sea world before we set sail, I'm off the that board to look for hints. :surfweb:

Oh my gosh! We were on this cruise too! Haha....what a coincidence.

Sorry, I have not posted enough to include the link.

[warrenite]

Oh my gosh! We were on this cruise too! Haha....what a coincidence.

Sorry, I have not posted enough to include the link.


I'm seeing a trend here, I'm scared, wonder if i can pack a lifeboat in my carry on?

[Wendy&Grumpy]

I'm seeing a trend here, I'm scared, wonder if i can pack a lifeboat in my carry on?

I've added 6 boxes of gallon ziploc bags, superglue, fishing line, and bubblegum to my packing list. We should be able to MacGyver a raft outta that. ;)

[kristieseem1]

Just got off the Dream and boy is she A. M. A. Z. I. N. G. Was our first ever cruise and cannot imagine sailing on any of the other "ships" we saw in port. Lol! We had a little excitement with a raging inferno in a warehouse right at the port in Nassau...got a late start to the day but were able to get in the shopping I wanted to do! Booked onboard for this Fantasy cruise for us, my bro-in-law and wife and friends from Colorado! It's gonna be so much fun!!!!!
:cool1:

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard! Glad you got to have a taste of what the Fantasy will bring (though I did hear on the podcast something about upgrading the enchanted artwork for the Fantasy).

[DizzylandDeb]

Just got off the Dream and boy is she A. M. A. Z. I. N. G. Was our first ever cruise and cannot imagine sailing on any of the other "ships" we saw in port. Lol! We had a little excitement with a raging inferno in a warehouse right at the port in Nassau...got a late start to the day but were able to get in the shopping I wanted to do! Booked onboard for this Fantasy cruise for us, my bro-in-law and wife and friends from Colorado! It's gonna be so much fun!!!!!
:cool1:

:welcome: kristieseem1

[nikicares]

I've added 6 boxes of gallon ziploc bags, superglue, fishing line, and bubblegum to my packing list. We should be able to MacGyver a raft outta that. ;)

Thinking that this is a very scary 'trend' we are seeing here:confused3 Hey at least you all have some great stories to tell.

Welcome to the newbies! Please message me your information if your interested in the FE.

Board ID
Guest Names
Stateroom #
# of Adults
# of Children and ages
Dinner seating
Health Concerns

Thank you!

[princesskenziesmom]

We just booked today! We are in stateroom 12528. It will be me, dh, twins dd & ds 8,,,turning 9 on the cruise, and ds 5. We are so excited, this is our first cruise and I am so happy to see there are quite a few kids within the same age range. I am not sure if we will do the FE,,still unsure of how that will work with the gates but I know dd would love to do it.

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard! Wish I could stay concierge...

[DizzylandDeb]

:welcome: princesskenziesmom

[Quicklabs]

Hi--Laura and Ray here! We just paid our deposit yesterday on stateroom 10576. We're sooooooooo excited already.

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard! I'm just glad I have a couple trips planned for my fix before the cruise.

[DizzylandDeb]

:welcome: Quicklabs!

[warrenite]

Welcome All!

:cool1:

[Quicklabs]

Thanks for the nice welcome, everyone. Do you think that since this will be the first port call to St. Thomas and St. Martaan, that those ports will have anything special to welcome the Fantasy? I'm hoping so.

[nikicares]

Welcome to everyone!

We will be staying in Concierge room 12508... and I believe from our Disney Dream cruise (with the gates) the FE was still possible, all guests have to do is knock on the Concierge lounge door and someone in Concierge will deliver them to us... We still received many goodies in ours on the Dream!

Or I would be willing to be the drop off person/room and I will deliver them to the other concierge rooms :goodvibes

[nikicares]

Thanks for the nice welcome, everyone. Do you think that since this will be the first port call to St. Thomas and St. Martaan, that those ports will have anything special to welcome the Fantasy? I'm hoping so.

My guess is that since we are not the "Maiden Voyage" there will not be anything special going on at the ports for our arrival :sad2: But I can not confirm that. Sorry not trying to disappoint you.

I am still very excited just to be apart of the Fantasy's Inagural voyages :banana:

[Donald_Quackers]

My guess is that since we are not the "Maiden Voyage" there will not be anything special going on at the ports for our arrival :sad2: But I can not confirm that. Sorry not trying to disappoint you.

I am still very excited just to be apart of the Fantasy's Inagural voyages :banana:

Likewise, I'm just happy to be on the fourth voyage. It was going to be the third until they moved up the maiden voyage.

[princesskenziesmom]

Welcome to everyone!

We will be staying in Concierge room 12508... and I believe from our Disney Dream cruise (with the gates) the FE was still possible, all guests have to do is knock on the Concierge lounge door and someone in Concierge will deliver them to us... We still received many goodies in ours on the Dream!

Or I would be willing to be the drop off person/room and I will deliver them to the other concierge rooms :goodvibes


Good to know! Looks like we will be right down the hall from you!

[princesskenziesmom]

So glad to be joining you. This will be our first DCL cruise and I'm soooo excited. Dh and I are taking our niece who will be 9 two days after we return. Dh is ampprehensive about this cruise, we have no children of our own and he is worried about being overwhelmed. DN and I are Disney nuts and I have taken her to the world twice, but thought it was time for something new. I'm hoping she will meet other kids and spend some time in the clubs with newfound friends to give Dh and I some alone (adult) time.

Looking forward to a great time!:yay:

We will have to have your niece meet my dd who will be turning 9 on the cruise along with her twin ds. It looks like there are a few other kids going within the same age range.
Dh and I want to enjoy some adult time also! :thumbsup2

[kehonuamemano]

We won't be far from you... 5650, aft, starboard... yes, we have the huge verandah we've all been hearing about and I couldn't be more excited!!!:cool1:

WELCOME!!!!
I am a little worried about some of the stateroom reports from the cabins close to ours. People are reporting a lot of noise and vibration from Evolution, Deck 4. We may be worried enough to move.....

[catgirl]

We will have to have your niece meet my dd who will be turning 9 on the cruise along with her twin ds. It looks like there are a few other kids going within the same age range.
Dh and I want to enjoy some adult time also! :thumbsup2

I'm sure Chloe (niece) would love knowing there is someone her age, that she could look forward to meeting. Then you don't feel like the new kid in class with no friends. We will have to arrange a meeting. I'm not telling Chloe about the trip until next year. She knows we are trying to go sometime next year, but haven't told her I booked it. Would hate to disappoint her if it somehow fell through.

I will pm you my e-mail address. Once we get closer, maybe they could send an e-mail to each other. Or maybe even a picture so they have a friendly face to look for. :yay:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

WELCOME!!!!
I am a little worried about some of the stateroom reports from the cabins close to ours. People are reporting a lot of noise and vibration from Evolution, Deck 4. We may be worried enough to move.....

What stateroom do you have? From what I hear, it's not bad at all in the front section of aft cabins... if you're not there, maybe see if you can get there?

[kehonuamemano]

What stateroom do you have? From what I hear, it's not bad at all in the front section of aft cabins... if you're not there, maybe see if you can get there?

Just moved to 7180. Our daugther will be 5 on the trip and is a light sleeper...2AM is a bit too late for us so I decided to upgrade to an 8C and move to deck 7.

[jen59]

We'll be joining all of you too. We just got back from The 2/13 Dream and loved it so much that we booked this cruise while onboard. We're so excited! The Dream was awesome so we can't wait to see the Fantasy! It will be me, DH, DD will be 9 and DS will be 7. :banana:

[DizzylandDeb]

We'll be joining all of you too. We just got back from The 2/13 Dream and loved it so much that we booked this cruise while onboard. We're so excited! The Dream was awesome so we can't wait to see the Fantasy! It will be me, DH, DD will be 9 and DS will be 7. :banana:

:welcome: jen59

[Donald_Quackers]

We'll be joining all of you too. We just got back from The 2/13 Dream and loved it so much that we booked this cruise while onboard. We're so excited! The Dream was awesome so we can't wait to see the Fantasy! It will be me, DH, DD will be 9 and DS will be 7. :banana:

Welcome aboard!

[jen59]

Thanks Dizzyland Deb and Donald Quackers! :yay::yay:

[Steveston]

Thanks for the nice welcome, everyone. Do you think that since this will be the first port call to St. Thomas and St. Martaan, that those ports will have anything special to welcome the Fantasy? I'm hoping so.

This will be the Fantasys' first trip to the region so anything is possible however the DCL ships have been going there for years. Would be fun though!

[Donald_Quackers]

I remember seeing photos of Nassau with signs welcoming the Dream to their port -- maybe we'll get the same.

I'm looking to see maybe Maagens bay or that beach near the airport (is that the one I just mentioned?).

[flybone89]

Hello everyone! My family and I will be joining you on this cruise! Well, at least for now - dates for us could still change once we find out next year's school calendar.

This will be our second cruise, and first out of Port Canaveral - so still consider ourselves newbies I guess. We booked this cruise while on our first cruise just a couple of weeks ago on the Wonder in the Mexican Riviera! We loved it so much we couldn't walk away from the OBC. We look forward to going out of Disney's "home port", seeing the Caribbean and Castaway Cay for the first time, and staying closer to our time zone this time. Hopefully we can partake of more of the late night activities :-).

On the cruise will be 5 of us: myself, my wife, my sons (16 and 11) and my daughter (8). For now, we are on Deck 10, 10096. I know it is a looong way out, but look forward to joining you all.

[DizzylandDeb]

:welcome: flybone89

[DISNEYJKJ]

Hi! My family just got off the Disney Magic 2 days ago. It was our 1st cruise and we loved it so we booked onboard for the maiden Fantasy Eastern Caribbean! It is me, DH, and DS7. We are definitely interested in the FE exchange. The FE was a highlight of the trip for my DS. He was so excited to get back to the room to see what had been delivered. I'll PM our info. Can't wait - only been back to MI for 2 days and I am longing for the Caribbean already ;)

[DizzylandDeb]

:welcome: DISNEYJKJ

[DISNEYJKJ]

Question for anyone that booked this while onboard. We received the reservation confirmation email on the same day we booked at the future cruise sales desk (which was only last Friday 2/25). Today I went on DCL website to review our reservation and I couldn't pull it up. I keep getting the following response:
"Sorry, we are unable to retrieve your reservation. Either there has been a system issue or another Guest in your stateroom or another stateroom linked to yours is currently arranging activities in My Cruise Plans. Please try again later."

I am hoping this is just a timing issue but I am surprised given we have already received our confirmation and paid the deposit. Anyone else have this experience?

[FrostMommy]

I am not sure why it is not coming up for you. I do know that after you call Disney about your reservation or change something online, it freezes your reservation for about 90 minutes. At least, that it what I was told when I called before.

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome aboard!

I also had no problems pulling up my reservation, but I usually go to the Castaway Club page so I don't need to worry about remembering my reservation number.

[princesskenziesmom]

I will pm you my e-mail address. Once we get closer, maybe they could send an e-mail to each other. Or maybe even a picture so they have a friendly face to look for.


Catgirl,,,,,I got your PM,,it will be great to get the girls together,,,Mackenzie is always thrilled to make new friends and is really looking forward to meeting Chloe!

:welcome: DisneyJKJ, Flybone89, and Jen 59!!!

So happy to see so many kids around the same age group!

[kristieseem1]

Well of course the school would change the testing schedule next year!! Now we have to move our cruise to may 5 and cant celebrate my DD's birthday on this one :( hope you all have a great time on the Fantasy's first Eastern Carribean voyage!!!

Kristie

[Donald_Quackers]

Well of course the school would change the testing schedule next year!! Now we have to move our cruise to may 5 and cant celebrate my DD's birthday on this one :( hope you all have a great time on the Fantasy's first Eastern Carribean voyage!!!

Kristie

Sorry you won't be joining us, but at least you're still going on a cruise on the Fantasy. Hope you have a good time!

[shelbell77]

we got off the dream earlier this month and can't WAIT to spend more time exploring on the fantasy now (not that we weren't already excited!).

The ship is BEAUTIFUL! We had a deluxe inside on the dream, and got to tour a deluxe family ocean (which is the room we have booked on the fantasy) and although our deluxe inside was fine...we're looking forward to the deluxe family oceanview.

[nikicares]

Its been awhile since I have been on :sad2: Just returned from our Ireland vacation and been crazy busy at the office!

Welcome to all our NEWBIES!

I am having some Disney withdrawls... needing a Disney fix soon.. thinking about another 4 night Dream sailing this summer.:cool1:

[nikicares]

What is a FE? It is a “Fish Extender” meaning a pocket of some type that hangs from your Disney Cruise Line “fish” outside your door, where Cast Members leave your confirmations and such.

This is a fun game started by a group of travelers to make the Cruising experience just a little bit more FUN. It is sort of like a Secret Santa… you will get a final listing prior to cruising (about 15 days prior) of who all is participating, so you can leave little “gifts” or “goodies” in others FE’s. You can do as many or as few as you like, there is NO rules or guidelines, it is meant to be fun for all and not to cause worry or stress – we are all on vacation – good times only!!

Ideas of other peoples gifts for suggestions and ideas: something to represent your state/country, favorite snack food, cruise themed items (beach balls, sunglasses..), pencils. It is just meant to be a fun little surprise when you get back to your rooms, not a huge investment of money! REMEMBER FUN!

Where do I get a FE? Many people have purchased theirs from Ebay or you can make your own. This is completely up to you.

How do I participate in a FE? You just send nikicares a private message with your information to be added.
Please message me your information if your interested in the FE.

Board ID
Guest Names
Stateroom #
# of Adults
# of Children and ages
Dinner seating
Health Concerns
Special Celebrations

THANK YOU

Here is a link for more information: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Thank you!

[catgirl]

Catgirl,,,,,I got your PM,,it will be great to get the girls together,,,Mackenzie is always thrilled to make new friends and is really looking forward to meeting Chloe!

:welcome: DisneyJKJ, Flybone89, and Jen 59!!!

So happy to see so many kids around the same age group!

Thats great! Chloe is a little unsure about spending time away from me, but I know if she has a friend ahead of time she will love the kid's clubs.

Looking forward to meeting you and all the others on our cruise!!!:banana:

[Donald_Quackers]

Its been awhile since I have been on :sad2: Just returned from our Ireland vacation and been crazy busy at the office!

Welcome to all our NEWBIES!

I am having some Disney withdrawls... needing a Disney fix soon.. thinking about another 4 night Dream sailing this summer.:cool1:

Ooo Ireland. I could probably visit there with some DVC points. I'd go for a Dream cruise, but I'm already going the first weekend in June for SWW and July 1-8. My nephew's birthday is July 3rd, and I'd like to catch the Epcot fireworks on the fourth if I can. One of those things you've gotta do at least once.

I'm also hoping we see more info on the Fantasy soon too.

[disfunfor3]

I'm so excited I found this thread!
My family is now booked for this cruise on the Fantasy, and I think I am the most excited of the three of us. My daughter loves that there is an area on the ship just for her-she'll be 13 when we sail. Originally we planned on the new year's cruise 2011-2012, but it booked so fast that we couldn't get a room on our budget. So by extending to the April cruise (it better coincide with April vacation) we will have enough saved up for the Fantasy cruise.
I am looking forward to the FE program, but need to post some before I can send the PM to sign up.
This will be my first cruise and my first Disney experience. My daughter went to WDW last summer with her aunts and cousins. Hubby went in his early teen years...but I've never been. Since I always wanted to take a cruise, we combined the two.
I'm glad we have a year...there are so many good posts to read here.

[Donald_Quackers]

I'm so excited I found this thread!
My family is now booked for this cruise on the Fantasy, and I think I am the most excited of the three of us. My daughter loves that there is an area on the ship just for her-she'll be 13 when we sail. Originally we planned on the new year's cruise 2011-2012, but it booked so fast that we couldn't get a room on our budget. So by extending to the April cruise (it better coincide with April vacation) we will have enough saved up for the Fantasy cruise.
I am looking forward to the FE program, but need to post some before I can send the PM to sign up.
This will be my first cruise and my first Disney experience. My daughter went to WDW last summer with her aunts and cousins. Hubby went in his early teen years...but I've never been. Since I always wanted to take a cruise, we combined the two.
I'm glad we have a year...there are so many good posts to read here.

Welcome aboard! This will be my 3rd cruise and 3rd disney cruise. Recommend you get the Passporter, their 2011 version will be out soon with information on the Dream, and aside from name changes for some of the locations on board, the ship should be pretty much the same as the Fantasy.

Less than 400 days to go!

[disfunfor3]

DH wants to bring our own laptop on the ship with us. I'm wondering how the wireless internet is in the staterooms and other areas on the ship?
Anyone else have luck with Verizon cell phone service on the ship?
We're on Deck 6, aft.

[disfunfor3]

DD wants me to check if there are any others her age on this voyage. I'm hoping she'll make a connection or two before we arrive.

So many things to think about...

[disfunfor3]

Welcome aboard! Recommend you get the Passporter, their 2011 version will be out soon with information on the Dream, and aside from name changes for some of the locations on board, the ship should be pretty much the same as the Fantasy.

This definately looks very useful! I'm waiting for the 2011 cruise version, and am thinking of adapting the refill to a generic 3 ring binder with a zipper closure. That will allow us to add journal pages easier, I think.

[Donald_Quackers]

Verizon phones will work, but you should really talk with them before leaving for the cruise and make sure you are on a proper plan. If you don't have the right plan, you'll wind up paying a lot more.

Myself, I just unplug from the world for the duration and enjoy myself. I got the deluxe passporter and love it.

Not sure about wireless on the Fantasy. Would recommend checking some of the threads about the Dream, we should have a similar experience to them in terms of wireless, but it is expensive and usually slow. This is a satellite internet connection on a moving ship.

[nikicares]

I'm so excited I found this thread!
My family is now booked for this cruise on the Fantasy, and I think I am the most excited of the three of us. My daughter loves that there is an area on the ship just for her-she'll be 13 when we sail. Originally we planned on the new year's cruise 2011-2012, but it booked so fast that we couldn't get a room on our budget. So by extending to the April cruise (it better coincide with April vacation) we will have enough saved up for the Fantasy cruise.
I am looking forward to the FE program, but need to post some before I can send the PM to sign up.
This will be my first cruise and my first Disney experience. My daughter went to WDW last summer with her aunts and cousins. Hubby went in his early teen years...but I've never been. Since I always wanted to take a cruise, we combined the two.
I'm glad we have a year...there are so many good posts to read here.


Welcome disfunfor3! You can just post the following information and I will get you added to the FE list - no worries :thumbsup2

Board ID
Guest Names
Stateroom #
# of Adults
# of Children and ages
Dinner seating
Health Concerns
Special Celebrations


By Disney being your 1st cruise experience you will be very spoiled and never want to go to any other cruise lines!! Disney is the best! And I am sure your daughter will have a blast on the cruise, as there are many children her age already booked!

[warrenite]

DD wants me to check if there are any others her age on this voyage. I'm hoping she'll make a connection or two before we arrive.

So many things to think about...


Welcome! Our daughter will be 12 on the cruise.

[NTOFD]

DH wants to bring our own laptop on the ship with us. I'm wondering how the wireless internet is in the staterooms and other areas on the ship?
Anyone else have luck with Verizon cell phone service on the ship?
We're on Deck 6, aft.


The wireless internet on the Dream was hit or miss, pretty much like the Magic and Wonder, for two days you could barely hook up the rest of the time it was okay. It is never that fast but it is usable. Our stateroom was all the way aft then forward on Deck 6 and connectivity was not good, I used my netbook mostly in the atrium or Cove Cafe areas.

[princesskenziesmom]

:welcome: disfunfor3!

[FrostMommy]

DD wants me to check if there are any others her age on this voyage. I'm hoping she'll make a connection or two before we arrive.

So many things to think about...

Welcome! Our daughter will be 12 on the cruise.

We will also have a 12-year-old daughter on the ship. She would love an email pen pal!

[disfunfor3]

Welcome disfunfor3! You can just post the following information and I will get you added to the FE list - no worries :thumbsup2

As long as hubby has access to TV, pool, and games, he'll be happy. Daughter Serena is happy if we just let her go her way on the ship (13 years old), and she makes friends quickly anyway. Which means I can have my Disney fun with shows, movies, and everything! I will PM you when I have met my posting requirements to be able to PM. I'm coming up with a few ideas for the FE, inspired by the other suggestions I've seen. I'll be in my element, loving every minute!

And I'm anxiously waiting for the 2011 Cruise PassPorter to come out!!

It's fun letting the little kid in me come out to play.:woohoo:

Thank you!

[WAbeachfam137]

DD wants me to check if there are any others her age on this voyage. I'm hoping she'll make a connection or two before we arrive.

So many things to think about...

we will be on this sailing and my brother turns 13, three weeks before we sail! not a girl, but he is someone her age.

[WAbeachfam137]

Hi everyone, I have been reading this thread for a while now and finally decided to join the disboards. I booked this cruise with my family (mom and younger brother who turned 12 yesterday). We booked the first day available back in October and can't wait to sail in just over a year. We took our first and only Disney cruise in March 2007 for my brother's 8th birthday on the Magic doing a western cruise. I am excited to try the eastern this time around. Our whole family loves disney and try to go to Disney World or Disneyland every two years or so! We will definitely want to join the FE group and can't wait to get to know everyone :-)

[disfunfor3]

Welcome, WAbeachfam137! Any hits for us new cruisers?

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome, WAbeachfam! Nice to see more coming to the fold! Getting more and more exciting!

[warrenite]

We received a Disney vacation planning DVD in the mail yesterday. We don't really need it to plan we already booked, our 11 year old DD was bouncing off the walls all night after watching it.

Our trip is over a year away wonder if she is ever going to sleep?

Ordering the DVD in your little one's name is a great free way to ramp up the excitement.

[WAbeachfam137]

We received a Disney vacation planning DVD in the mail yesterday. We don't really need it to plan we already booked, our 11 year old DD was bouncing off the walls all night after watching it.

Our trip is over a year away wonder if she is ever going to sleep?

Ordering the DVD in your little one's name is a great free way to ramp up the excitement.

Did the new planning video have the disney dream on it or was it mainly the magic and wonder still? I'm trying to get my aunt and cousin to come with us and want to have a planning video sent to them with a look at the new ship on it.

[Donald_Quackers]

I remember reading in another thread that the video only has some photos and the computer rendered images of the Dream. Maybe later in the year they'll update it with actual footage from the Dream.

[warrenite]

I remember reading in another thread that the video only has some photos and the computer rendered images of the Dream. Maybe later in the year they'll update it with actual footage from the Dream.

Yes this is right. They haven't updated the DVD yet, there is information on the Dream but it only shows computer renderings.

[nikicares]

Stopping by to say hello everyone! Almost at the 1 year mark :banana:

[Donald_Quackers]

See the new itineraries? New York and Galveston! Makes me excited for what I can book while on board the Fantasy.

[DISNEYJKJ]

I think we have talked my MIL and FIL into joining us on the cruise! They've cruised before but not with DCL. We gave them our big sales pitch last night and it looks like we convinced them :goodvibes And now I'm even more excited after talking about the cruise last night! Can't wait!

[Donald_Quackers]

I think we have talked my MIL and FIL into joining us on the cruise! They've cruised before but not with DCL. We gave them our big sales pitch last night and it looks like we convinced them :goodvibes And now I'm even more excited after talking about the cruise last night! Can't wait!

That sounds great! The more, the merrier!

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I've sent the email to the TA to book us for either an Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom or a Deluxe Inside Stateroom. Whichever is available. Just need to get the confirmation of what type of cabin we've got.

It will be my DH and myself on this cruise (leaving the two boys at home - they're 24 and 21 - have school, jobs and girlfriends) we'll be celebrating a BIG birthday for me at WDW the week before the cruise and then a week of relaxation!

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you more in the next year. We met a lot of great people on the boards for the last cruise that we went on in 2009.

We'd love to do the FE, I'll send my info as soon as it is confirmed.

[warrenite]

I've sent the email to the TA to book us for either an Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom or a Deluxe Inside Stateroom. Whichever is available. Just need to get the confirmation of what type of cabin we've got.

It will be my DH and myself on this cruise (leaving the two boys at home - they're 24 and 21 - have school, jobs and girlfriends) we'll be celebrating a BIG birthday for me at WDW the week before the cruise and then a week of relaxation!

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you more in the next year. We met a lot of great people on the boards for the last cruise that we went on in 2009.

We'd love to do the FE, I'll send my info as soon as it is confirmed.

Welcome aboard!

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Thanks Warrenite!

We are one step closer. We had to decide between an Inside Stateroom on deck 9 aft or an Oceanview on deck 2 midship. The Oceanview was $600 less. After a lot of discussion we are going to go with the Oceanview on deck 2. I'll be confirming it tomorrow and putting down our deposit. Once that is done I'll feel confident enough to add the ticker.

Anyone purchase travel insurance? Is it better to go through Disney or get it on our own?

[warrenite]

Thanks Warrenite!

Anyone purchase travel insurance? Is it better to go through Disney or get it on our own?

Not sure if it's the same in the States, but it is much cheaper to purchase through our local bank here in Ontario.

John

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Paid the deposit today. We're in Cabin 2030, port side, midship.

I've sent my FE info.

I'll be calling both DCL and AccessAmerica to ask questions about the travel insurance. I need to check to see if we'll be covered if my mom has issues. She just had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago, had some stints put in and is doing great, but want to make sure it isn't considered a pre-existing condition that isn't covered before we decide which company to go with.

Anyone read any good 7 day Eastern trip reports? Or great reports that go into detail about the Dream?

[Donald_Quackers]

I'm still writing my trip report (don't want to post it till it's done) but I had a fantastic time this last December on the Magic, even though we tendered in St. Thomas (which is not as bad as some might think).

Had a little rain when we were in St. Maarten, but it was still comfortable, and our day in St. Thomas was perfect, not a cloud in the sky!

Got a great pic of the Magic in St. Thomas:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_b3enpKblI8I/TQmfq5cojSI/AAAAAAAAD9E/LWzX9Ttmj8o/s640/IMG_0251.JPG

[warrenite]

Got a great pic of the Magic in St. Thomas:

NICE ! party:
The scenery seems much nicer on the Eastern than on the Western routes? Do people agree?

[shelbell77]

In my experience definitely cheaper, and more comprehensive coverage, available from people other than disney for travel insurance. I use insuremytrip.com to compare options and costs.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

NICE ! party:
The scenery seems much nicer on the Eastern than on the Western routes? Do people agree?We've done the Eastern, the Western and the Nassau cruise. Our all time favorite, hands down, is the Eastern!!!! Ports are much nicer! :thumbsup2

[2_Eagle_Mom]

In my experience definitely cheaper, and more comprehensive coverage, available from people other than disney for travel insurance. I use insuremytrip.com to compare options and costs.

Thanks Shelly for the link and suggestion. I had called and talked to a rep yesterday from AccessAmerica and I was going to call the number that we got from DCL, but its good to have options.

This will b the first time that we do the Eastern, not having to stop in Nassau was a BIG plus. I was in St. Thomas once for work, but didn't get a chance to explore. Donald_Quackers, I'm looking forward to reading your TR and hearing all about the ports.

[Donald_Quackers]

A little photo preview (https://picasaweb.google.com/duke2106/DisneyCruiseWDW2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCPq3wtis4rCaBA&feat=directlink) of my cruise.

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Thanks for sharing the great pictures! Looking forward to reading your report.
popcorn::

[Donald_Quackers]

I got inspiration to finish the report...almost done, just have to write up the rest of our Castaway Cay day and debarking the ship, and I'll have it posted. Hard to believe that next Thursday it will be one year until this cruise!

UPDATE: Report is done and posted. Check it out here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=40767509&postcount=1)!

[Daisy14'sDH]

Hello all, we have been lurking this thread since January because we were'nt sure if we were going to keep this cruise. Good news is we are!!!! Yay, :happydance: ! We actually booked the back to back first Eastern and the next Western in January while on the Magic during a Western Cruise. Dunno if we will keep the Western, cause we have a Canadian and a New Years booked as well, but this is one cruise we are going to keep and we are very excited to meet you all!

[Donald_Quackers]

Hello all, we have been lurking this thread since January because we were'nt sure if we were going to keep this cruise. Good news is we are!!!! Yay, :happydance: ! We actually booked the back to back first Eastern and the next Western in January while on the Magic during a Western Cruise. Dunno if we will keep the Western, cause we have a Canadian and a New Years booked as well, but this is one cruise we are going to keep and we are very excited to meet you all!

Welcome aboard! Tomorrow will be one year until the cruise!

[princesskenziesmom]

So I know its a little early, but has anyone started thinking about excursions? I want to do the private charter with Captain Alan's tours in St. Maarten, I heard they are really good,, and not sure if we will just do Maegan's Bay in St. Thomas and throw in a little shopping or do an island/beach tour. Any ideas or what are y'all doing for excursions?

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I'd love to talk excursions! But I'm not having any luck finding where they are listed. I don't have access to see them on the Disney Cruise site and I didn't see a listing of them on the wdwinfo. Have you just read about others from TRs?

[Donald_Quackers]

I bought the Passporter which has great descriptions of all of Disney's excursions, as well as ways to do them 'on your own' for those that they have info for.

If this is your first cruise, I think the passporter is invaluable, and you shouldn't need to get the newest one. The ports haven't changed, just the ship, so you could get away with getting a 2010 edition of the Passporter.

[princesskenziesmom]

Here is a link for the Disney port excursions..just click on which port you want to look at:

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/shore-excursions/

than I just used the search button on the forum and read about different excursions on the Eastern Caribbean that people had been on. One of the most talked about on St. Maarten is the Bernard Tours,

,http://bernardstours.shoreadventures.net/

and Captain Alan's tours....

http://www.captainalan.com/

or you can google excursions for St. Thomas and St. Maarten and there are quite a few options. :goodvibes

[princesskenziesmom]

little photo preview of my cruise.

love the pictures Donald Quakers,,looking forward to reading your TR

[catgirl]

:banana::woohoo::yay:I'M SOOO EXCITED. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU!:lmao:

[Donald_Quackers]

Woohoo! One year left! I can't wait either!

[warrenite]

Woohoo! One year left! I can't wait either!

Darn You beat me to it!:cool1::cool1:

[MinnNice]

364 days!! Woot woot!

I've been doing a bit of research on possible excursions and think I might book my own instead of going through Disney. In St. Thomas, we're considering booking a private sail/snorkel tour. There are several captains and most limit the number per sail to 6. It's expensive but so are the excursions booked through Disney. This option would provide 6 hours and most list 2 snorkel times. When we booked a snorkel excursion on Nassau a few years ago there were so many people on the boat that it was hard to get a good spot during the sail.

Anyone else done this or considering booking privately?

[Donald_Quackers]

Darn You beat me to it!:cool1::cool1:

Nyaa nyaaa! ;) Time to go watch something.

:happytv:

[Daisy14'sDH]

We'll probably book stuff privately, it makes sense financially for the most part, as long as you don't miss the boat!!! :)

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I bought the Passporter which has great descriptions of all of Disney's excursions, as well as ways to do them 'on your own' for those that they have info for.

If this is your first cruise, I think the passporter is invaluable, and you shouldn't need to get the newest one. The ports haven't changed, just the ship, so you could get away with getting a 2010 edition of the Passporter.
I'm a big PassPorter fan. I'm going to hold out for the 2011 version which according to their podcast should be coming out in the next month or so. I want to read about the Dream to get a good idea about the new ships. I know they will change the Fantasy a little with the tweeks.

Here is a link for the Disney port excursions..just click on which port you want to look at:

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/shore-excursions/

than I just used the search button on the forum and read about different excursions on the Eastern Caribbean that people had been on. One of the most talked about on St. Maarten is the Bernard Tours,

,http://bernardstours.shoreadventures.net/

and Captain Alan's tours....

http://www.captainalan.com/

or you can google excursions for St. Thomas and St. Maarten and there are quite a few options. :goodvibes

Thanks for the links! I'll be checking them out this weekend.

:yay:Less than one year away!!!:dance3:

[princesskenziesmom]

We have decided to book through Bernard Tours on St, Maarten. The tours get great reviews and it sounds like fun. I contacted him already,,I know,,jumping the gun but we don't want to miss going on this tour. We already have a confirmation with them. St, Thomas, I think we are gonna go through Disney and go to Maegans Bay and than afterwards do a little shopping.

So excited!!! This year won't go by fast enough

[nikicares]

Was missing everyone! Sorry it has been awhile since I have been on here... we just returned from a trip to Jamaica! Had a great time!

I just wanted to touch base and post the FE information again for all our NEWBIES - Welcome!

So far I have the following members on our April 21st FE Fantasy Cruise list:


2_Eagle_Mom
WAbeachfam137
Wendy&Grumpy
disfunfor3
DISNEYJKJ
mjmahnke
Donald Quackers
Eeyore'sthebest
Quicklabs
flybone89
nikicares
*If I am missing anyone who is interested please PM me the following information:
DIS Board Name
Guest Names
Stateroom #
# of Adults
# of Children and ages
Dinning seating
Health Concerns
Celebrations
and the email address where you want the final FE list emailed to you about 3 weeks prior to the cruise.

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

What is a FE? It is a “Fish Extender” meaning a pocket of some type that hangs from your Disney Cruise Line “fish” outside your door, where Cast Members leave your confirmations and such.

This is a fun game started by a group of travelers to make the Cruising experience just a little bit more FUN. It is sort of like a Secret Santa… you will get a final listing prior to cruising (about 15 days prior) of who all is participating, so you can leave little “gifts” or “goodies” in others FE’s. You can do as many or as few as you like, there is NO rules or guidelines, it is meant to be fun for all and not to cause worry or stress – we are all on vacation – good times only!!

Ideas of other peoples gifts for suggestions and ideas: something to represent your state/country, favorite snack food, cruise themed items (beach balls, sunglasses..), pencils. It is just meant to be a fun little surprise when you get back to your rooms, not a huge investment of money! REMEMBER FUN!

Where do I get a FE? Many people have purchased theirs from Ebay or you can make your own. This is completely up to you.

How do I participate in a FE? You just notify the person in charge of the FE's for your trip and they will happily add you to the list. Then typically about 2-4 weeks prior to the cruise, you will be emailed or a updated list posted for your records.

Here is a link for more information: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607 __________________

[Donald_Quackers]

Welcome back, nikicares!
I just got a CD of Twice Charmed and am totally pumped about it. Got it ripped into my Zune.

[nikicares]

I have been wanting to see that for awhile now, but have not made the time :sad2: I am sooo computer illiterate that I dont even know what Zune is :confused3 I doubt I would even know what ITunes was if I didnt have a 15 year old in the house, lol.

I am excited to see the new Pirates :)

I have been reading some of the FE posts trying to find something creative for my FE gift - but I am sadly not crafty as many many of these DISers! So I will have to try and get the juices flowing and see what I can come up with.

Welcome back, nikicares!
I just got a CD of Twice Charmed and am totally pumped about it. Got it ripped into my Zune.

[Donald_Quackers]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]I have been wanting to see that for awhile now, but have not made the time :sad2: I am sooo computer illiterate that I dont even know what Zune is :confused3 I doubt I would even know what ITunes was if I didnt have a 15 year old in the house, lol.


Zune is from Microsoft, it's like an iPod touch and iTunes.

[nikicares]

Sending thoughts and prayers out to any of our cruisers and thier families that may be dealing with loss or devastation from the awful tornado's last week!!

I live in Kansas, and know personally how awful tornado's can be and how it can change lives forever. Prayers to all in need!

[NTOFD]

We just got back from the Wonder Pacific coast repo cruise. We had a great time although it was a little cool and windy on the outer decks. Two days in San Francisco was a great and sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge was quite a sight.

Now I can look forward to this cruise, I love the warmth of the Caribbean.

[Fanmanwdw]

Just got back from the LA to Vancouver Repro it was great. Booked 4/21/2012 for The Fantasy while on board. I see there are Repro folks already booked on this cruise. Looking forward to seeing you all again. It will be here before we know it. Should we start packing yet???:rotfl: Have a trip to WDW Ft. Wilderness scheduled for Sept can't wait.

[pamkass]

We just got of the East Coast Repo cruise, now we can start planning for this cruise. We will also spend time in Disney also. Can't wait to cruise again.

[NTOFD]

[QUOTE=Fanmanwdw;41034671]Just got back from the LA to Vancouver Repro it was great. Booked 4/21/2012 for The Fantasy while on board. I see there are Repro folks already booked on this cruise. Looking forward to seeing you all again. It will be here before we know it. Should we start packing yet???



I'm glad I had previous on board date booked to move to this cruise, that line for the booking desk on the Repo cruise was crazy.

[nikicares]

Welcome back! Looks like there was lots of you on the Repo cruise:thumbsup2

I have never done a repo cruise, but it is on my list of 'must cruises' along with Hawaii on Disney... but that one was booked full once it was announced :sad2:

Oh well, I am very excited about this Fantasy cruise!! Can not wait to start seeing more on the ships progress on the Disney Site... keeps me 'fantasizing' about this cruise!

[Fanmanwdw]

Fair warning - we were on the crusie that never ended (see above link) I think my luck may have caused it all.

Can't wait to see you all there.

:surfweb:

Warrenite,
We were on the Magic also when we got to stay at Castaway Cay all night. We had a blast. We like to think of it as the overnighters club. See you on the Fantasy.

[Fanmanwdw]

I'm glad I had previous on board date booked to move to this cruise, that line for the booking desk on the Repo cruise was crazy.

Yes the line was nuts. I waited once for 1.5 hours then left still had 4 people in front of me. It was time for the drink of the day. :drinking1 Finely did get the res made. Looking forward to the Eastern Fantasy cruise.

[warrenite]

Warrenite,
We were on the Magic also when we got to stay at Castaway Cay all night. We had a blast. We like to think of it as the overnighters club. See you on the Fantasy.

Hi right back! We also didn't mind the extra night the comedy show was great, I just had a bit of a wait to rearrange our flights home.

See y'all on the Fantasy.

John

[Donald_Quackers]

Just got back from the LA to Vancouver Repro it was great. Booked 4/21/2012 for The Fantasy while on board. I see there are Repro folks already booked on this cruise. Looking forward to seeing you all again. It will be here before we know it. Should we start packing yet???:rotfl: Have a trip to WDW Ft. Wilderness scheduled for Sept can't wait.

Welcome aboard!

If you want to sign up for the Fish Extender list, you can fill out this form (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHczNWF4SVpBU0tQeDFyMlpJeVdZVlE6M Q).

[warrenite]

I am seeing a trend - how many people had the privilege of staying overnight at castaway on the 8 day cruise?

:laughing:

[Donald_Quackers]

I've been watching the Meyer Werft webcam here (http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=2&subs=0&did=826). The bottom image has the Fantasy on the left side.

[wendyoconnor]

So glad to be joining you. This will be our first DCL cruise and I'm soooo excited. Dh and I are taking our niece who will be 9 two days after we return. Dh is ampprehensive about this cruise, we have no children of our own and he is worried about being overwhelmed. DN and I are Disney nuts and I have taken her to the world twice, but thought it was time for something new. I'm hoping she will meet other kids and spend some time in the clubs with newfound friends to give Dh and I some alone (adult) time.

Looking forward to a great time!:yay:

We don't have any kids and LOVE Disney cruises. The adults only areas are awesome and who doesn't love getting their pictures with all of the disney characters

[travelcharm]

Hi, I'm Jennifer. I just booked this cruise today. This will be first time on disney, but I have done 3 previous cruises on Princess. I can't wait until the cruise.:cool1:

[warrenite]

Hi, I'm Jennifer. I just booked this cruise today. This will be first time on Disney, but I have done 3 previous cruises on Princess. I can't wait until the cruise.:cool1:

Disney should amaze! :woohoo: :yay:

[erinjean1277]

Hi all! We will be joining you all on this crusie as well. It will be me, my DH and my DS-6. It will be our DS's first cruise and Disney experience. We are SO excited to be going on this cruise!!!!

QUESTION: Has anyone ever done a fishing charter on a port day before?

Thanks for your input!!:cool1:

[Donald_Quackers]

Hi, I'm Jennifer. I just booked this cruise today. This will be first time on disney, but I have done 3 previous cruises on Princess. I can't wait until the cruise.:cool1:

Hi all! We will be joining you all on this crusie as well. It will be me, my DH and my DS-6. It will be our DS's first cruise and Disney experience. We are SO excited to be going on this cruise!!!!

QUESTION: Has anyone ever done a fishing charter on a port day before?

Thanks for your input!!

Welcome aboard!

All: I just saw this (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/05/fantastic-experiences-await-guests-on-the-disney-fantasy-new-details-revealed-today/) posted on DCL's facebook page about the Fantasy!

[nikicares]

Looks like we have some newbies :banana: WELCOME!

[erinjean1277]

Donald ~
THANK YOU!!!! Thanks for the Fantasy update too!! We are actually going to experience both the Dream and Fantasy so it is interesting to get a sneak peak in how they will be different but yet the same. :goodvibes

[erinjean1277]

Niki ~

THANK YOU!!!! We haven't told our DS yet about our crusie. DH and I are taking the Dream in Dec to get our "feet wet" and be more prepared to have the DS with us. We want to avoid all possible crabbies. :laughing: The little guy knows when we are not sure and then gets stressed too. This must be a stress free vaca!!!:cool1:

[princesskenziesmom]

Welcome newcomers!

I am so excited about the new information on the Fantasy!!! She looks beautiful! A little bummed that it doesn't look like Toy Story show will be on it,,my kids love Toy Story and not so excited about Aladdin,,but hey,,who's to gripe about little things like that. The Animator's Palate looks very interesting and I like the magical placemat that the kids can draw on. My dd is going to love that.

i can't wait!!! :banana:

[erinjean1277]

See, I read it as they were adding the new Aladdin show to the itinerary. I would have thought they could add a new one because the Fantasy cruises are 7 niters vs the current 4/5 niters on the Dream. Maybe that was a incorrect thought process. :sad2:

[Daisy14'sDH]

Did anyone else catch the new POTC movie today? We loved it! Thumbs up all around!

[NTOFD]

See, I read it as they were adding the new Aladdin show to the itinerary. I would have thought they could add a new one because the Fantasy cruises are 7 niters vs the current 4/5 niters on the Dream. Maybe that was a incorrect thought process. :sad2:

It will be interesting to see what the shows will be, which ones the Fantasy shares with the other ships. Each ship has it's own unique show-Toy Story on the Wonder, Twice Charmed on the Magic and Believe on the Dream; then they share shows with the other ships-Golden Mickeys on the Wonder and Dream, Villains Tonight on the Magic and Dream and Disney Dreams on the Wonder and Magic. These change and end occasionally-Hercules on the Wonder and the Golden Mickeys on the Magic are gone. The longer cruises have All Aboard as the opening night show and Remember the Magic on the last night.

The new info just released about the Fantasy makes me more excited about this upcoming cruise:woohoo:.

We are also booked on the 2/16/12 Dream, exactly a year after our first trip on the Dream. I'll like the short span between to compare the ships

[Donald_Quackers]

I was hoping Disney's Believe was going to be on both the Dream and the Fantasy...I'm getting more anxious to see what the other two shows are, I hope one is The Golden Mickeys.

[Donald_Quackers]

This is odd...just checked my reservation on DCL site and I'm all of a sudden in GTY status when I had a room. I emailed DU about this, but everyone keep a heads up on your reservation.

[travelcharm]

Thank you for the welcome. Is anyone planning to go to WDW before the cruise? I'm thinking of going a couple of days beforehand to see the Flower and Garden show at EPCOT.

[princesskenziesmom]

Thank you for the welcome. Is anyone planning to go to WDW before the cruise? I'm thinking of going a couple of days beforehand to see the Flower and Garden show at EPCOT.

We are planning on going to Universal Studios for two days before the cruise. my oldest ds is the ULTIMATE Harry Potter fan,,so we are taking him to Hogwarts for two days. I have a feeling I will need an extra suitcase just to bring back all the stuff we will buy at HP world.
I think we will wait on going back to WDW until after the expansion is over at MK.

[2_Eagle_Mom]

We'll be in FL for a week before the cruise. This time we will probably take a day and go to US to see the HP stuff as well. This will be the first time we'll be going anywhere besides WDW. Guess I better start doing some research on that as well.

We loved all the information about the changes to the Fantasy. Can't wait to see everything, looking forward to the Pub.

[princesskenziesmom]

We'll be in FL for a week before the cruise. This time we will probably take a day and go to US to see the HP stuff as well. This will be the first time we'll be going anywhere besides WDW. Guess I better start doing some research on that as well.

We loved all the information about the changes to the Fantasy. Can't wait to see everything, looking forward to the Pub.

I have been on the Universal Studios Forum here on the dis as well as the resort forum,,good information,,plus I was recommended and got:

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Orlando-2011-Ultimate-Adventure/dp/1887140905/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306201576&sr=8-1

it is a really good book on Universal and includes HP info.

We too are really interested in the Pub,,just up our alley.

[NTOFD]

This is odd...just checked my reservation on DCL site and I'm all of a sudden in GTY status when I had a room. I emailed DU about this, but everyone keep a heads up on your reservation.

The DCL site lists this under my past cruises

07/13/08 - 07/20/08 15-Night Hawaii Cruise Los Angeles, California
Disney Magic 7624

We're not even booked on next years Hawaii Cruise, it was listed correctly as the Mexican Riviera until recently.

[Donald_Quackers]

I wouldn't mind being on the Wonder for that long -- DU got it sorted out. Said that it was a glitch in inventory control. I got my room back.

[Daisy14'sDH]

I wouldn't mind being on the Wonder for that long -- DU got it sorted out. Said that it was a glitch in inventory control. I got my room back.

Weird.....

[Donald_Quackers]

Weird.....

:confused3

What's so weird? I'd love to be on the Wonder for that Hawaii cruise.

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I have been on the Universal Studios Forum here on the dis as well as the resort forum,,good information,,plus I was recommended and got:

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Orlando-2011-Ultimate-Adventure/dp/1887140905/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306201576&sr=8-1

it is a really good book on Universal and includes HP info.

We too are really interested in the Pub,,just up our alley.

Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll definately be checking out the US boards here (I love getting first hand reviews) but the book will probably come in handy as well).

I thought we might book one night over at one of the hotels in the area to get the extra benefits. WOW was I shocked at the price of the rooms. The cheapest was $349 for a standard view room. No economy rooms there!:scared1:

We'll probably see you in the pub!

[princesskenziesmom]

From reading the forums and the books,,AAA offers room discounts, as does signing up with Loews Hotels which we have done because they offer special discounts. We are thinking about staying at the PBR because of the pool. I don't think the rates are out yet for 2012 in our time frame.

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I'll check with AAA. You're right the rates aren't published yet online. I kept getting the "Sorry we have no rooms available at any of the hotels" message so I called the reservation number and they gave me those rates. We have a studio booked for OKW for the week right now, but we want to try and switch to WLV at the seven month mark so I'll check then to see if we can get a discounted rate at that time.

[princesskenziesmom]

It is with sad news that we will not be on the Fantasy cruising. Unfortunately we just found out this cruise conflicts with our dd's Competition Cheer schedule so we had to reschedule. You all have a great time and we will be on the Fantasy later than sooner!! We will still have a great time on the Magic!

Y'all have a good time!!!

[Donald_Quackers]

Sorry that you won't be able to join us.

On another note, I was listening to the Disunplugged Disneyland edition, and they mentioned something that other cruisers were doing for their FE gifts, and that was a donation to Give Kids the World.

Sounded like a fantastic idea to me -- thought I'd share it to get the ball rolling for this cause.

http://www.powerof10.us

[nikicares]

It is with sad news that we will not be on the Fantasy cruising. Unfortunately we just found out this cruise conflicts with our dd's Competition Cheer schedule so we had to reschedule. You all have a great time and we will be on the Fantasy later than sooner!! We will still have a great time on the Magic!

Y'all have a good time!!!

Sorry to hear that your not joining us on this cruise :sad1: But it will be worth the wait and your daughter will be glad she didnt have to choose between things she loves. Good Luck to your daughter at Cheer!:cheer2:

[mom4mad]

Hi everyone! Just stopping by to say hello. There are 6 of us in our party- me, DH, DD-5, DD-2, and my DM and DD. This will be our 4th Disney cruise, my parents 3rd. Booked this one on the Panama Canal Repo in January. Anyone else on that cruise? Just changed to inside room-really want to have a magical porthole! Will definitely be doing the FE gift exchange-had so much fun with it on our last cruise. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!:flower3:

[erinjean1277]

Hi everyone! Just stopping by to say hello. There are 6 of us in our party- me, DH, DD-5, DD-2, and my DM and DD. This will be our 4th Disney cruise, my parents 3rd. Booked this one on the Panama Canal Repo in January. Anyone else on that cruise? Just changed to inside room-really want to have a magical porthole! Will definitely be doing the FE gift exchange-had so much fun with it on our last cruise. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!:flower3:

Welcome!!!! This will be our second cruise and our DS 6's first. But our first isn't until Dec 1. :cool1: We are so excited!!! Although we are keeping this a surprise for our DS. He will actually find out at Christmas. :santa:

[catgirl]

It is with sad news that we will not be on the Fantasy cruising. Unfortunately we just found out this cruise conflicts with our dd's Competition Cheer schedule so we had to reschedule. You all have a great time and we will be on the Fantasy later than sooner!! We will still have a great time on the Magic!

Y'all have a good time!!!

I was really hoping to get the girls together. I still haven't told my niece about the cruise, just incase we too have to cancel. My job is very unstable but keeping my fingers crossed!

Wishing your daughter luck in the competition!:woohoo:

[Donald_Quackers]

Hi everyone! Just stopping by to say hello. There are 6 of us in our party- me, DH, DD-5, DD-2, and my DM and DD. This will be our 4th Disney cruise, my parents 3rd. Booked this one on the Panama Canal Repo in January. Anyone else on that cruise? Just changed to inside room-really want to have a magical porthole! Will definitely be doing the FE gift exchange-had so much fun with it on our last cruise. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!:flower3:

Welcome aboard! If you haven't done so, you can fill out this form (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHczNWF4SVpBU0tQeDFyMlpJeVdZVlE6M Q) for the FE.

[DMMarla07860]

I haven't commented on this thread in a while. I'm still going on this cruise, but got other things planned first, but just popping in to say hey:goodvibes:cool1:

[Donald_Quackers]

Tomorrow it is 300 days until this cruise. I also noticed they updated the photo on the Meyer Werft webcam that is showing the Fantasy being built.

She's getting there!

[Donald_Quackers]

Well, 300 days till our cruise...at least I'm going to the world in 6 days to tide me over for a bit...Can't wait to see July 4 fireworks at Epcot.

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Well, 300 days till our cruise...at least I'm going to the world in 6 days to tide me over for a bit...Can't wait to see July 4 fireworks at Epcot.

Have a fantastic time at WDW - the fireworks are fantastic. If you are staying anywhere near the Studios watch the skys a couple of days before the 4th (long after the park is closed). They do a test run of the studio fireworks. We were staying at the Boardwalk one year and had a special show from our balcony (it was fantastic and totally unexpected).

[mom4mad]

Do any of you know anything about the age limits at the kids club? Specifically, DD 2, will be 2 months shy of 3 years old at the time of sailing. She is well on her way to being potty trained. Any chance you think they would let her go to Oceaneers and not Flounder's? She will really want to be with her big DS-6.

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Do any of you know anything about the age limits at the kids club? Specifically, DD 2, will be 2 months shy of 3 years old at the time of sailing. She is well on her way to being potty trained. Any chance you think they would let her go to Oceaneers and not Flounder's? She will really want to be with her big DS-6.

I would check with your travel agent (or maybe try calling Disney), I just looked up the info on the kids clubs on a couple of sites and it didn't say anything about kids that are close in age. You might just post this question on the Cruise Board and see if you can get some actual experience report.

[nikicares]

I was just "Fantacizing" about this cruise today... and realized I have not posted in a long time :sad2:

Hope everyone is doing great! We are very busy with our summer fun, just got home from our family vacation to Beaches Turks & Caicos (AMAZING)!! And now enjoying weekend cook outs with family and friends.

I am getting more and more excited for this cruise, as I work on my FE gift ideas :woohoo:

Happy 4th to everyone (a little early).

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I've been "fantasizing" about our cruise as well. I've been listening to any and all podcasts that talk about the Dream and trying to read trip reports for Eastern Carribeans or the 7 day Dream cruises. I just pre-ordered the new PassPorter Cruise guide (won't be out till August) but with a pre-order you get to download the book online so I've started reading that as well.

I jumped right to the excursions and I think we're going to try the one where you go underwater in a "dive helmet" type of gear. DH has never been able to enjoy snorkeling because he can't wear his glasses and his mustache make getting a good seal with the mask a difficulty.

I'm also SO looking forward to the spa and I'll be getting passes to the rainforest room for the entire week.

:banana:

[Donald_Quackers]

I was thinking of trying that excursion too -- didn't do it last time.

[nikicares]

I saw that someone else on another board posted this:
What made it really special was our DIS Meet group. Interestingly, if you look at our Meet page, you'll only see about 34 pages worth of 'chatter.' The reason for that --- and I think the reason for the ultimate success of the group --- is because we wound up taking most of the non-generic DIS chatter over to Facebook. Over on Facebook, about a year before the cruise, we created a secret group (totally private) that DISers who were going on this cruise could request to join. While on FB, ensconced in the comfort of privacy, we were chatting all day long the entire year with the benefit of real names, being able to friend one-another and being able to put profile pictures to names.

Now I am not Facebook savy enough to do this but this might be a fun way for all of us to keep in touch and get to know each other better prior to our sailing? Just a thought, it could be fun......

I am in, IF someone else is able to get it going :confused3

[2_Eagle_Mom]

That sounds like a fantastic idea! I'd love to join that as well, but I too am fairly facebook illiterate (I can friend, post pics and post status, but that's pretty much my limit).

The last Disney cruise that I was on was really active the year leading up to the cruise, we made friends, requested each other as table mates. We had a blast!

[2_Eagle_Mom]

So what does a compulsive planner do when she has a long weekend and is excited about her upcoming cruise? Reads the entire cruise thread again!

After reading Nikki's email I got started thinking and wondering about everyone that had logged onto this thread. I had asked Nikki a while ago to send me the FE list so I could try and "get to know" everyone before the trip and try and remember names. I loved how I got to know people on the cruise thread from the last cruise that I was on. I thought I might as well try and get the board jumping and try and get to know everyone better.

Nikki had listed everyone that had requested to be included on the FE list, but I added everyone that posted that they would be on our cruise. I also included ages of children if it was posted on the message and then added locations from signatures (its amazing how many cruisers from the East Coast there are!).

Here is the entire list:

DIS NAME: 2_Eagle_Mom
Kids: (not on this cruise!!)
Celebrations: Jane 50th Bday 4/19
Location: Martinez, CA

DIS NAME: Billinaz
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Goodyear, AZ

DIS NAME: catgirl
Kids: Chloe (9)
Celebrations:
Location: Michigan

DIS NAME: Daisy14'sDH
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: disfunfor3
Kids: 1 (13/F)
Celebrations: 1st cruise/ 16th Anniv
Location: New Hampshire

DIS NAME: Disneyjamie
Kids: 1 (11mos)
Celebrations:
Location: Michigan

DIS NAME: Disneyjamie (sister & husband)
Kids: 1 (3), 1 (1)
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: DISNEYJKJ
Kids: 1 (8/M)
Celebrations: none
Location: Rochester Hill, MI


DIS NAME: DISNEYJ&P
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Clinton Township, MI


DIS NAME: DizzylandDeb
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: NW Montana

DIS NAME: DMMarla07860
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Andover, NJ

DIS NAME: Donald_Quackers
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Chicago, IL

DIS NAME: Eeyore'sthebest
Kids: 1 (12 yr)
Celebrations: Mark 53rd B-Day
Location: Jersey Girl

DIS NAME: erinjean1277
Kids: DS 6
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: fanmanwdw
Kids: DD 12
Celebrations:
Location: Texas

DIS NAME: flybone89
Kids: 3 (16/M, 11/M, 8/F)
Celebrations:
Location: Cincinnati, OH

DIS NAME: FrostMommy
Kids: DD 11, DS 9, DD 3, DS 7
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: Hockeychic
Kids:
Celebrations: 25th anniversary
Location: Ontario, CAN

DIS NAME: jen59
Kids: DD 9, DS 7
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: KBMO4444
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: New Hampshire

DIS NAME: kehonuamemano
Kids: DD 5
Celebrations: DH back from Afghanistan in Feb 2012
Location: Boston, MA

DIS NAME: MinnNice
Kids: DS 12
DD 9
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: mjmahnke
Kids: 0
Celebrations: none (2 kids in 20s in college)
Location: Cumming, GA

DIS NAME: mom4mad
Kids: DD 5, DD 2
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: mom4mad (parents)
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: nikicares
Names: Niki and Dan
Kids: Danyel (Dani) 15
Celebrations:
Location: Wamego KS

DIS NAME: NTOFD
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Northern NJ

DIS NAME: pamkass
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Bella Chasse, LA

DIS NAME: Quicklabs
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: scottakaMickey
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Tampa

DIS NAME: shelbell77
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Farmington, Ct

DIS NAME: shelbell77 (Mom's BFF & Husband)
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Farmington, Ct

DIS NAME: Shoes99
Kids:
Celebrations: 35th anniversary (michele birthday week of 4/10)
Location: Central NJ

DIS NAME: travelcharm
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: WAbeachfam137
Kids: 1 (13/M)
Celebrations: Jordan (13yo) Bday
Location:

DIS NAME: Warrenite
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Ontario, CAN

DIS NAME: Wendy&Grumpy
Kids: 0
Celebrations: 5th Anniversary
Location: Orlando, FL

DIS NAME: wendyoconnor
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: wendyoconnor (parents)
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

I found a "getting to know you" list of questions that we used on my previous cruise thread. I'll put in on another post since this one is getting quite long. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better!

[2_Eagle_Mom]

As I said, someone posted this on the last cruise thread that I was on, it was a good starting point to introduce yourself and family to the other DISers on the cruise. It looks like some of the group may have already met on previous cruises so they already have a jump on the rest of us.

Here is a list of questions that can get the conversations started (posting blank ones to make it easier to copy/paste:

Name:
Age:
From:
Family:
Fav Disney Character(s):
Profession:
Hobbies:
Past Cruise history:
Favorite Disney Rides:
Favorite Disney Treat:
Favorite Disney song:
Favorite Disney Memory:
WDW-
DL-
DCL-
Question about Fantasy the cruise?

I'll start it off, hopefully I won't be the only person that does this...

Name: Jane and Jim
Age: 49 & 51
From: Martinez, CA (about 40 miles East of San Francisco)
Family: Two boys, 24 and 21 - they will be staying home taking care of animals, going to school and working
Fav Disney Character(s): Jane - Mickey, Jim - Buzz Lightyear or Captain Hook (guess it depends on his mood)
Profession: Jane - Corporate Meeting Planner, Jim - IT Analyst
Hobbies: Jane - planning vacations, Jim - cruising the web, graphic novels (Hey, they aren't comic books!)
Past Cruise history: 2003 - 3 day Magic Bahamas (with the boys), 2010 - 7 day Magic Western Carribean (25th anniversary w/o the boys)
Favorite Disney Rides: Jane - Soarin', Jim - Matterhorn
Favorite Disney Treat: Jane - Mickey Premium Bar, Jim - Funnel Cake
Favorite Disney song: Jane - We Go On - Illuminations, Jim - You've Got a Friend in Me - Toy Story
Favorite Disney Memory:
WDW- Watching Illuminations with the boys for the first time - gave me goosebumps and got me all teary eyed back then and still does.
DL-Celebrating the boys birthdays in DL and getting to ride with the engineers on the engine - DS was 8 and was SO amazed he was speechless the entire trip
DCL- walking around the ship at midnight, warm night, gentle breeze, and lightening storms in the distance
Most pressing question about the Fantasy cruise? Do we book a dinner at Palo or Reme? We've done the Palo brunch and that was great, do we splurge and do the Reme (or whatever it will be called) or just stick with Palo. I'm not the most adventurous when it comes to food so I'm a little nervous about what they might serve and ending the evening having to get room service after the meal.

I hope everyone from the US has a safe and happy Independence Day!

Jane

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I think I may have figured out how to create a "Secret" group on Facebook. If you would like to join, PM me your facebook name and I'll add you to the group list.

Ok, better get off the computer and finish the laundry!

[DISNEYJ&P]

As I said, someone posted this on the last cruise thread that I was on, it was a good starting point to introduce yourself and family to the other DISers on the cruise. It looks like some of the group may have already met on previous cruises so they already have a jump on the rest of us.

Here is a list of questions that can get the conversations started (posting blank ones to make it easier to copy/paste:

Name:
Age:
From:
Family:
Fav Disney Character(s):
Profession:
Hobbies:
Past Cruise history:
Favorite Disney Rides:
Favorite Disney Treat:
Favorite Disney song:
Favorite Disney Memory:
WDW-
DL-
DCL-
Question about Fantasy the cruise?

I'll start it off, hopefully I won't be the only person that does this...

Name: Jane and Jim
Age: 49 & 51
From: Martinez, CA (about 40 miles East of San Francisco)
Family: Two boys, 24 and 21 - they will be staying home taking care of animals, going to school and working
Fav Disney Character(s): Jane - Mickey, Jim - Buzz Lightyear or Captain Hook (guess it depends on his mood)
Profession: Jane - Corporate Meeting Planner, Jim - IT Analyst
Hobbies: Jane - planning vacations, Jim - cruising the web, graphic novels (Hey, they aren't comic books!)
Past Cruise history: 2003 - 3 day Magic Bahamas (with the boys), 2010 - 7 day Magic Western Carribean (25th anniversary w/o the boys)
Favorite Disney Rides: Jane - Soarin', Jim - Matterhorn
Favorite Disney Treat: Jane - Mickey Premium Bar, Jim - Funnel Cake
Favorite Disney song: Jane - We Go On - Illuminations, Jim - You've Got a Friend in Me - Toy Story
Favorite Disney Memory:
WDW- Watching Illuminations with the boys for the first time - gave me goosebumps and got me all teary eyed back then and still does.
DL-Celebrating the boys birthdays in DL and getting to ride with the engineers on the engine - DS was 8 and was SO amazed he was speechless the entire trip
DCL- walking around the ship at midnight, warm night, gentle breeze, and lightening storms in the distance
Most pressing question about the Fantasy cruise? Do we book a dinner at Palo or Reme? We've done the Palo brunch and that was great, do we splurge and do the Reme (or whatever it will be called) or just stick with Palo. I'm not the most adventurous when it comes to food so I'm a little nervous about what they might serve and ending the evening having to get room service after the meal.

I hope everyone from the US has a safe and happy Independence Day!

Jane


Ok, I'll try

Jim 64 and Pat 65
we're from Clinton Twp, Michigan
We're joining our son, DIL and grandson on our First Disney Cruise
We are both retired Jim from teaching and Pat from Bookkeeping
We have been on 3 cruises since retirement but this is our first on Disney
We went to Disney with our oldest son in 1973! Then we went about 5 years ago with the entire family. What a difference.
We have been back a couple times, just the 2 of us.
Am looking forward to going with "young people" this time, on a cruise

I am confused about this FE group. Am signed up but don't know how to give more info to who ever leads this group. Am already making gifts, and would hate to think that we have been left behind!!! I also need some info on how many cruisers are signed up for this. ANY HELP would be great.

Happy 4th to everyone!

Pat

Just noticed my cruise date is one week after everyone else

[nikicares]

So what does a compulsive planner do when she has a long weekend and is excited about her upcoming cruise? Reads the entire cruise thread again!

After reading Nikki's email I got started thinking and wondering about everyone that had logged onto this thread. I had asked Nikki a while ago to send me the FE list so I could try and "get to know" everyone before the trip and try and remember names. I loved how I got to know people on the cruise thread from the last cruise that I was on. I thought I might as well try and get the board jumping and try and get to know everyone better.

Nikki had listed everyone that had requested to be included on the FE list, but I added everyone that posted that they would be on our cruise. I also included ages of children if it was posted on the message and then added locations from signatures (its amazing how many cruisers from the East Coast there are!).

Here is the entire list:

DIS NAME: 2_Eagle_Mom
Kids: (not on this cruise!!)
Celebrations: Jane 50th Bday 4/19
Location: Martinez, CA

DIS NAME: Billinaz
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Goodyear, AZ

DIS NAME: catgirl
Kids: Chloe (9)
Celebrations:
Location: Michigan

DIS NAME: Daisy14sDH
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: disfunfor3
Kids: 1 (13/F)
Celebrations: 1st cruise/ 16th Anniv
Location: New Hampshire

DIS NAME: Disneyjamie
Kids: 1 (11mos)
Celebrations:
Location: Michigan

DIS NAME: Disneyjamie (sister & husband)
Kids: 1 (3), 1 (1)
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: DISNEYJKJ
Kids: 1 (8/M)
Celebrations: none
Location: Rochester Hill, MI

DIS NAME: DizzylandDeb
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: NW Montana

DIS NAME: DMMarla07860
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Andover, NJ

DIS NAME: Donald Quackers
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Chicago, IL

DIS NAME: Eeyore'sthebest
Kids: 1 (12 yr)
Celebrations: Mark 53rd B-Day
Location: Jersey Girl

DIS NAME: erinjean1277
Kids: DS 6
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: fanmandwdw
Kids: DD 12
Celebrations:
Location: Texas

DIS NAME: flybone89
Kids: 3 (16/M, 11/M, 8/F)
Celebrations:
Location: Cincinnati, OH

DIS NAME: FrostyMommy
Kids: DD 11, DS 9, DD 3, DS 7
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: Hockeychic
Kids:
Celebrations: 25th anniversary
Location: Ontario, CAN

DIS NAME: jen59
Kids: DD 9, DS 7
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: KBMO4444
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: New Hampshire

DIS NAME: kehonaumemano
Kids: DD 5
Celebrations: DH back from Afghanistan in Feb 2012
Location: Boston, MA

DIS NAME: MinnNice
Kids: DS 12
DD 9
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: mjmahnke
Kids: 0
Celebrations: none (2 kids in 20s in college)
Location: Cumming, GA

DIS NAME: mom4mad
Kids: DD 5, DD 2
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: mom4mad (parents)
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: nikicares
Kids: Danyel 16 Meghan 16
Celebrations:
Location: Kansas

DIS NAME: NTOFD
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Northern NJ

DIS NAME: pamkass
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Bella Chasse, LA

DIS NAME: Quicklabs
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: scottakaMickey
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Tampa

DIS NAME: shelbell77
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Farmington, Ct

DIS NAME: shelbell77 (Mom's BFF & Husband)
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Farmington, Ct

DIS NAME: Shoes99
Kids:
Celebrations: 35th anniversary (michele birthday week of 4/10)
Location: Central NJ

DIS NAME: travelcharm
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: WAbeachfam137
Kids: 1 (13/M)
Celebrations: Jordan (13yo) Bday
Location:

DIS NAME: Warrenite
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location: Ontario, CAN

DIS NAME: Wendy&Grumpy
Kids: 0
Celebrations: 5th Anniversary
Location: Orlando, FL

DIS NAME: wendyoconnor
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

DIS NAME: wendyoconnor (parents)
Kids:
Celebrations:
Location:

I found a "getting to know you" list of questions that we used on my previous cruise thread. I'll put in on another post since this one is getting quite long. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better!

mine is wrong :(
DIS NAME: nikicares
Names: Niki and Dan
Kids: Danyel (Dani) 15
Celebrations:
Location: Wamego KS

[nikicares]

Name: Niki Age: 38From: Manhattan, KansasFamily: Husband is Dan, and Daugher is DaniFav Disney Character(s): Mickey Mouse and TinkProfession: Travel AgentHobbies: Vacationing, and spending time with familyPast Cruise history: 5 DCL cruises, including the MV on the DreamFavorite Disney Rides: allFavorite Disney Treat: Mickey barsFavorite Disney song:
Favorite Disney Memory: Our honeymoon in Disney World
Question about Fantasy the cruise? Hopeing they will have the beer mugs for this cruise.

This is why I thought that the Facebook Group would be great, so we could also start putting faces to names and such... we have a pretty big group so far.