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Favorite Auntie · 10-24-2012, 03:42 PM

They just made the announcement. Because of the hurricane no CC for us. I would rather a nice safe day at sea than a rainy windy day at CC.

carmie3377 · 10-24-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Favorite Auntie

They just made the announcement. Because of the hurricane no CC for us. I would rather a nice safe day at sea than a rainy windy day at CC.

That's the attitude to have! We missed CC on our last cruise, the Panama Canal cruise in Jan. 2011. While disappointed, we had a great day at sea! I'm sure you will too. Enjoy your cruise :-)

SuzanneSLO · 10-24-2012, 03:53 PM

My Mom and Dad are on the 10/20 Fantasy cruise as well. I know they will be disappointed and feel somewhat jinxed. They sailed on the Magic in February 2010 when the winds kept it from leaving CC (or enjoying the island). Their next cruise which is supposed to include CC is the Dream on 8/4/13, so if they are a jinx, you have been warned! -- Suzanne

MinnesotaMouseketeers · 10-24-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by carmie3377

That's the attitude to have! We missed CC on our last cruise, the Panama Canal cruise in Jan. 2011. While disappointed, we had a great day at sea! I'm sure you will too. Enjoy your cruise :-)

DW and I were on the same cruise. It was a bummer that with all the attempts that the captain made, he just couldn't make it happen. The wind was really howling and it was impressive watching the waves crashing against the break water at CC.

We also had a great time with the day at sea. The CM came up with plenty of other things to do during that day.

OKW Lover · 10-24-2012, 05:55 PM

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jdb in AZ · 10-24-2012, 06:05 PM

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Deleted - I misinterpreted.

Thank you for that. You had me scared to death! Right now the official web site has mentioned changes for the Dream, but nothing about the Fantasy.

ORDisneyfans · 10-24-2012, 06:34 PM

So hypothetically speaking, what recourse do you have if there is a schedule change, high wind warnings, hurricane warnings etc. With travel insurance could you cancel and reschedule? Just wondering as I know CC seems to be the big draw for some on a Disney Cruise.

OKW Lover · 10-24-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ORDisneyfans

So hypothetically speaking, what recourse do you have if there is a schedule change, high wind warnings, hurricane warnings etc. With travel insurance could you cancel and reschedule? Just wondering as I know CC seems to be th egig draw for some on a Disney Cruise.

You have no recourse when there is a schedule change. Your contract with DCL specifically states that the line has the authority to change ports of call and routing as they see fit. As a practical matter they do not randomly make changes unless for the safety of their passengers.

ssawka · 10-24-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by carmie3377

That's the attitude to have! We missed CC on our last cruise, the Panama Canal cruise in Jan. 2011. While disappointed, we had a great day at sea! I'm sure you will too. Enjoy your cruise :-)

Oh, I hope that doesn't happen on our January cruise.

That is one of the main reasons we are doing the cruise. The only other DCL cruise we've been on was the MR cruise on the Wonder. I understand that things happen though, so if it happens to us, we'll try to make the best of it.

Epcotopia · 10-24-2012, 07:24 PM

This happened to us although we were able to swap our day at sea with our CC day. It worked out well and like OP said, it is very difficult to enjoy anything outside under a hurricane and 100+ MPH winds and rain.

lbgraves · 10-24-2012, 07:39 PM

The contract you sign actually stipulates that you don't even have to cruise on a DCL ship or actually reach any port.

Wendy&Grumpy · 10-24-2012, 07:47 PM

As of earlier today, Castaway Cay is cancelled for the 10/25 sailing for the Dream as well.

I am SO sad about this as I secretly trained to run the CC5K with my family, and even made T-shirts saying "Mom's First 5K" and now it's not going to happen.

I wonder if they've ever done a 5K on deck 4??

3Mickeys · 10-24-2012, 08:04 PM

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I wonder if they've ever done a 5K on deck 4??

YES! I'm pretty sure they do it. We missed CC due to medical emergencies and I swear I remember them saying the 5k would be held on the promenade deck. You may still have your race!! Good luck.

DL1957 · 10-24-2012, 08:21 PM

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Oh, I hope that doesn't happen on our January cruise.

That is one of the main reasons we are doing the cruise. The only other DCL cruise we've been on was the MR cruise on the Wonder. I understand that things happen though, so if it happens to us, we'll try to make the best of it.

You should be ok since hurricane season will be far behind! We have sailed twice in Janurary with no problems. Snow back home but no problems on the cruise.

Wendy&Grumpy · 10-24-2012, 08:24 PM

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YES! I'm pretty sure they do it. We missed CC due to medical emergencies and I swear I remember them saying the 5k would be held on the promenade deck. You may still have your race!! Good luck.

Oh I SO hope so!!! Thank you!!!

10-24-2012, 03:42 PM	#1
Favorite Auntie 8 Disney nieces & nephews! I'm in the loop now! The real question should be WHEN do they sleep?? The TF's friend Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nashua, New Hampshire Posts: 1,672	The captain just cancelled castaway cay They just made the announcement. Because of the hurricane no CC for us. I would rather a nice safe day at sea than a rainy windy day at CC. __________________ First trip....age 3 1976 WDW Next trip....1/18/14 Disney Fantasy MANY IN BETWEEN!!!

10-24-2012, 05:55 PM	#5
OKW Lover Yes, we love Old Key West Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 17,360	Fantasy? Deleted - I misinterpreted. __________________ Jeff Last edited by OKW Lover; 10-24-2012 at 06:01 PM.

10-24-2012, 06:34 PM	#7
ORDisneyfans Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 246	So hypothetically speaking, what recourse do you have if there is a schedule change, high wind warnings, hurricane warnings etc. With travel insurance could you cancel and reschedule? Just wondering as I know CC seems to be the big draw for some on a Disney Cruise. __________________ DH Me DD15 dd10 Sailed to Mexico on the Wonder, November 2012! 11/18/2011 GCH Concierge 7/13/2011 DLH 3/20/2011 GCH / PPH concierge 8/27/2010 DLH / PPH concierge 3/2010 Residence Inn11/2009 Residence Inn 6/2008 Crowne Plaza 11/2006 Residence Inn 5/2002 WDW 10 days!!! 1999Disneyland with a 2 yo!!! 1989 DH First Trip to the Mouse! Many Childhood Trips!! Last edited by ORDisneyfans; 10-24-2012 at 06:47 PM.

10-24-2012, 07:39 PM	#11
lbgraves Little Cinderella's Mommy The bad news is...they are driving me nuts!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 44,820	The contract you sign actually stipulates that you don't even have to cruise on a DCL ship or actually reach any port. __________________ 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

10-24-2012, 07:47 PM	#12
Wendy&Grumpy Is there any better place to live than Mickey's backyard? Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gotha, Florida Posts: 1,224	As of earlier today, Castaway Cay is cancelled for the 10/25 sailing for the Dream as well. I am SO sad about this as I secretly trained to run the CC5K with my family, and even made T-shirts saying "Mom's First 5K" and now it's not going to happen. I wonder if they've ever done a 5K on deck 4?? __________________ Etsy/Ebay: PixieDustedStitches One should always have a getaway to look forward to - even if it's just one night!! Fort Wilderness December 2012 ~ Disney Dream October 2012 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge August/September 2012 ~ Contemporary July 2012 ~ Coronado Springs May 2012 ~ Disney Fantasy April 2012 ~ Disney Dream January 2012 ~ Port Orleans French Quarter December 2011 ~ Boardwalk Inn November 2011 ~ Disney Dream October 2011 ~ Wilderness Lodge August/September 2011 ~ Caribbean Beach April 2011 ~ Beach Club March 2011 ~ Disney Dream February 2011 ~ Pop Century December 2010 ~ All Star Music July/August 2008 ~ Villas at the Disney Institute December 1997

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10-24-2012, 03:53 PM	#3
SuzanneSLO DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA Posts: 2,969	My Mom and Dad are on the 10/20 Fantasy cruise as well. I know they will be disappointed and feel somewhat jinxed. They sailed on the Magic in February 2010 when the winds kept it from leaving CC (or enjoying the island). Their next cruise which is supposed to include CC is the Dream on 8/4/13, so if they are a jinx, you have been warned! -- Suzanne

10-24-2012, 07:24 PM	#10
Epcotopia Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time.... Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 150	This happened to us although we were able to swap our day at sea with our CC day. It worked out well and like OP said, it is very difficult to enjoy anything outside under a hurricane and 100+ MPH winds and rain.

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