Switch from a cat 5 cabin to a cat 4? Fantasy ship - The DIS Discussion Forums

Fenten · 01-27-2013, 12:01 PM

Debating switching my 5C cabin on Fantasy to a 4 cabin. Is the extra space necessary with a family of 4? 2 adults, 7 year old and 4 year old. Worth the extra cost too? Or is 4E cabin a better choice to get the bigger balcony.
Our last cruise was on Allure where we had connecting balcony cabins so we have been spoiled.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Fenten · 01-28-2013, 10:11 AM

bump....hoping for some replies.

lbgraves · 01-28-2013, 10:23 AM

We have four also with kids 12 & 14, but chose not to for $150 on our spring break cruise because our cat 5 is 2 verandahs from the front so only one possibility of dealing with smoke with three asthmatics. Decided it wasn't worth the risk of moving to midship. We also prefer forward rooms.

su_A_ve · 01-28-2013, 10:29 AM

Balcony will be the same size. The difference in the cabins between a cat 5 and a cat 4 is about 30sq ft - width wise is the same - it's just about 3ft longer.

AFAIK, the 4e are on deck 5 midship, and you'll be on top of the theater..

lbgraves · 01-28-2013, 10:36 AM

There is also twice the amount of storage space in a cat 4 versus a cat 5.

crafty91 · 01-28-2013, 10:46 AM

We are a family of 4 as well and while I do enjoy the extra storage space its not AS necessary as it is on the classic ships. The Fantasy has a good amount of storage under the beds that is easily accessible. For me I'd pick where I wanted to be on the ship first then decide between categories. For example I'd take a midship cat 5 over a cat 4 at the very end of a hall.

LoveDisneyx4 · 01-28-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lbgraves

We have four also with kids 12 & 14, but chose not to for $150 on our spring break cruise because our cat 5 is 2 verandahs from the front so only one possibility of dealing with smoke with three asthmatics. Decided it wasn't worth the risk of moving to midship. We also prefer forward rooms.

We may be close by if you are on the 10th deck! We are in the 3rd cabin from the front--room 10504.

Rambler5678 · 01-28-2013, 02:07 PM

We stayed in 8602 on the fantasy in december. It is a 4B and it was great. We had 20 foot plus seas the first half of cruise and didnt affect us to much in room. Had lots of space. 8 year old slept in murray bed and 17 month old slept on couch with buffers provided by room stateroom host.

lbgraves · 01-28-2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crafty91

We are a family of 4 as well and while I do enjoy the extra storage space its not AS necessary as it is on the classic ships. The Fantasy has a good amount of storage under the beds that is easily accessible. For me I'd pick where I wanted to be on the ship first then decide between categories. For example I'd take a midship cat 5 over a cat 4 at the very end of a hall.

I was referring to cabinet space to put clothing.

Melissa&Shawn · 01-28-2013, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambler5678

We stayed in 8602 on the fantasy in december. It is a 4B and it was great. We had 20 foot plus seas the first half of cruise and didnt affect us to much in room. Had lots of space. 8 year old slept in murray bed and 17 month old slept on couch with buffers provided by room stateroom host.

I will have a 20 month old and in a 4a. Not sure to do a pack and play or do the couch bed with rails. DS stands up a lot so I'm worried he would get out of it. But also worried he can climb out of the pnp. He has climbed out of his crib already once. Thoughts?

Rambler5678 · 01-28-2013, 07:01 PM

Not sure how tall pp is but couch is not that high off floor unless he/she climbs over the rail. It be easier to just climb off end of bed. Couch is not far from adult bed. Murray bed is by the door of the verandah and futher away. Only option is put him/her in bed with youll if it takes that. Bed is pretty big and very comfortable. Biggest problem we had was daughter wanted to play with the phone.

Melissa&Shawn · 01-28-2013, 09:47 PM

Ohhh, good point about the phone.

I think we'll try him in the couch/bed first and if he plays around I'll use the pack and play. He's in such an awkward stage for sleeping but I'm glad to hear the couch worked for another 1.5 year old! Thanks!

Bear3412 · 01-28-2013, 10:52 PM

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01-27-2013, 12:01 PM	#1
Fenten Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 9	Switch from a cat 5 cabin to a cat 4? Fantasy ship Debating switching my 5C cabin on Fantasy to a 4 cabin. Is the extra space necessary with a family of 4? 2 adults, 7 year old and 4 year old. Worth the extra cost too? Or is 4E cabin a better choice to get the bigger balcony. Our last cruise was on Allure where we had connecting balcony cabins so we have been spoiled. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ Disney Fantasy - Sept. 28, 2013 Allure of the Seas - October 2012 Allure of the Sears - April 2011 Serenade of the Seas - January 2006 Navigator of the Seas - May 2003

01-28-2013, 10:11 AM	#2
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01-28-2013, 10:23 AM	#3
lbgraves Little Cinderella's Mommy The bad news is...they are driving me nuts!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 44,707	We have four also with kids 12 & 14, but chose not to for $150 on our spring break cruise because our cat 5 is 2 verandahs from the front so only one possibility of dealing with smoke with three asthmatics. Decided it wasn't worth the risk of moving to midship. We also prefer forward rooms. __________________ Lisa Magic: E 11/15/2003, W 12/4/2004, E 12/10/2005, W 12/9/2006, EBPC 8/2008, W 1/8/2011 Wonder: 3N 1/11/2010, Alaska 7/26/11 Fantasy: MV 3/31/2012, E 3/23/2013

01-28-2013, 10:29 AM	#4
su_A_ve DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,970	Balcony will be the same size. The difference in the cabins between a cat 5 and a cat 4 is about 30sq ft - width wise is the same - it's just about 3ft longer. AFAIK, the 4e are on deck 5 midship, and you'll be on top of the theater.. __________________ '77, '84, '94, '00 - Off site '01 (BC), '03 (ASMu), '05 (BC), '06 (YC), '08 (YC), '08 (CSR), '09 (CSR) '10 (BC), '10 (CSR), '11 (BC), '11 (CSR), '12 (5n Dream), '13 (5n Wonder) °(((=((===°°°(((===========================================

01-28-2013, 10:36 AM	#5
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01-28-2013, 10:46 AM	#6
crafty91 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 484	We are a family of 4 as well and while I do enjoy the extra storage space its not AS necessary as it is on the classic ships. The Fantasy has a good amount of storage under the beds that is easily accessible. For me I'd pick where I wanted to be on the ship first then decide between categories. For example I'd take a midship cat 5 over a cat 4 at the very end of a hall. __________________ First DCL cruise Wonder June 2008 Magic March 2009 Wonder October 2009 Magic March 2010 Wonder March 2011 Mexican Riviera Fantasy Maiden Voyage March 2012 Fantasy Western July 2012 Fantasy Western March Spring Break 2013 NEXT: Fantasy March 2014 Western Caribbean Ahead: Magic Barcelona July 2014

01-28-2013, 02:07 PM	#8
Rambler5678 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 786	We stayed in 8602 on the fantasy in december. It is a 4B and it was great. We had 20 foot plus seas the first half of cruise and didnt affect us to much in room. Had lots of space. 8 year old slept in murray bed and 17 month old slept on couch with buffers provided by room stateroom host. __________________

01-28-2013, 07:01 PM	#11
Rambler5678 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 786	Not sure how tall pp is but couch is not that high off floor unless he/she climbs over the rail. It be easier to just climb off end of bed. Couch is not far from adult bed. Murray bed is by the door of the verandah and futher away. Only option is put him/her in bed with youll if it takes that. Bed is pretty big and very comfortable. Biggest problem we had was daughter wanted to play with the phone. __________________

01-28-2013, 09:47 PM	#12
Melissa&Shawn Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 274	Ohhh, good point about the phone. I think we'll try him in the couch/bed first and if he plays around I'll use the pack and play. He's in such an awkward stage for sleeping but I'm glad to hear the couch worked for another 1.5 year old! Thanks! __________________ Melissa (me) (DH) (DD4) (DS 1)

01-28-2013, 10:52 PM	#13
Bear3412 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: No. VA Posts: 2,420	You could always try this technique. http://solnushka.files.wordpress.com...-tape-baby.jpg from; http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...9&postcount=20

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