Castaway Club Reception - 7nt Fantasy Eastern - The DIS Discussion Forums

ALBA · 12-23-2012, 03:21 PM

Hi,

I am in the process of trying to book brunch and other activities and I know there is a Castaway Club Reception for Gold/Platinum members, which I don't want to clash with.

Can any recent cruisers tell me what day/time the Reception was on?

Thanks

Alba

disneyxperts · 12-23-2012, 05:50 PM

Hi! Just off the E Carib on the Fantasy.

Gold/Platinum reception was at 11am on the 1st sea day.

If you're also DVC, the DVC welcome session was at 9am the 1st sea day.

ALBA · 12-23-2012, 07:59 PM

Thanks disneyxperts....hope you had a great cruise.

Thanks very much for the info on the reception and also the DVC welcome meeting as we are members.

I booked Palo Brunch for the second day at sea, so that should work out just fine.

Alba

WDW Princess 71 · 12-23-2012, 10:30 PM

Does anyone know when the Gold CC reception is on the Fantasy Western?

lbgraves · 12-23-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDW Princess 71

Does anyone know when the Gold CC reception is on the Fantasy Western?

The CC reception is held on the first sea morning on all 7 night cruises out of PC. That has been our experience on both.

WDW Princess 71 · 12-24-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbgraves

The CC reception is held on the first sea morning on all 7 night cruises out of PC. That has been our experience on both.

Thanks- can you explain what it entails? I have Palo brunch scheduled for that morning and I'm wondering if the CC reception makes it worth it to push my brunch up a little later or not.

lbgraves · 12-24-2012, 01:57 PM

Honestly, it is not that big of a deal and doesn't compare to our first CC reception in 2004. They talk, you have a photo opp with Mickey, they might have rice crispy Mickey heads. We usually schedule our brunch for the first sea day so miss it.

owensamo · 12-24-2012, 04:02 PM

We've enjoyed the last couple of CC receptions we've attended. They passed out free mimosas or belinis (or NA drinks), had some snacks (crispy treats, cookies, coffee, etc), and had some ice breakers to do that gave you stuff to fill in the drawing slip for some freebies (propeller clocks, etc). As you left, they handed you plastic CC champagne flutes (which my DD loves!).

I always thought it was worth scheduling stuff around to get to - it is an enjoyable hour of mingling with the management-level crew, photos with Captain Mickey, snacks and drinks and sometimes some info on upcoming itineraries or ships.

In a lot of ways, it seems like the DCL version of the DVC Member Gathering - but with free alcohol and less give-aways. Maybe they're hoping that you'll imbibe enough that the videos will make you want to rush back to the rebooking desk and book your next one!

12-23-2012, 03:21 PM	#1
ALBA Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Was Scotland now Hampshire, UK Posts: 262	Castaway Club Reception - 7nt Fantasy Eastern Hi, I am in the process of trying to book brunch and other activities and I know there is a Castaway Club Reception for Gold/Platinum members, which I don't want to clash with. Can any recent cruisers tell me what day/time the Reception was on? Thanks Alba __________________ 2002 Dublin, Barbados, Malaysia, Florida(VB/BCV), Disney Western Cruise, Dubai, DVC member VB 2003 Amsterdam, Prague, Venice, South Africa, Malaysia(May & Dec), Fuerteventura 2004 Dublin, Barbados, Orlando(May & Oct), Disney Eastern Cruise, Vegas(Luxor), Dubai, Malaysia, Belgium 2005 Thailand, Florida (Orlando & St Augustine), Dubai, Malaysia 2006 New baby arrived Apr 23rd, Oct-Orlando, Dec-Dubai 2007 Florida Tour, DVC member SSR, Dubai x 2, Orlando, Mauritius 2008 Dubai (May & Aug), Florida (Apr & Oct), DVC member AKV 2009 3 week Florida Tour (Anna Maria Island, Key West, Orlando), Dubai, Baby No2 arrived 2 Nov 2010 3 weeks in April/May BWV, DCL, SSR, Anna Maria Island....3 weeks in June/July Orlando...theme park overload 2011 Florida...Apr 3 week tour (OKW, Disney Dream & Anna Maria Island) Dubai x 2(June & Dec) 2012 Florida Added SSR DVC (April - Orlando & Disney Fantasy) (Aug - Anna Maria Island, Orlando & Vero Beach) 2013 Orlando, Disney Fantasy Eastern (San Juan)

12-23-2012, 05:50 PM	#2
disneyxperts Formerly "OH 6" on the Dis Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 66	Hi! Just off the E Carib on the Fantasy. Gold/Platinum reception was at 11am on the 1st sea day. If you're also DVC, the DVC welcome session was at 9am the 1st sea day. __________________ Nicholas and Michael (Formerly 'OH 6' on the Dis) Official Magical Moment for 2012: Sailing on all 4 DCL ships in 2012. 4 ships \| 3 ports \| 2 coasts \| 1 year

12-23-2012, 07:59 PM	#3
ALBA Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Was Scotland now Hampshire, UK Posts: 262	Thanks disneyxperts....hope you had a great cruise. Thanks very much for the info on the reception and also the DVC welcome meeting as we are members. I booked Palo Brunch for the second day at sea, so that should work out just fine. Alba __________________ 2002 Dublin, Barbados, Malaysia, Florida(VB/BCV), Disney Western Cruise, Dubai, DVC member VB 2003 Amsterdam, Prague, Venice, South Africa, Malaysia(May & Dec), Fuerteventura 2004 Dublin, Barbados, Orlando(May & Oct), Disney Eastern Cruise, Vegas(Luxor), Dubai, Malaysia, Belgium 2005 Thailand, Florida (Orlando & St Augustine), Dubai, Malaysia 2006 New baby arrived Apr 23rd, Oct-Orlando, Dec-Dubai 2007 Florida Tour, DVC member SSR, Dubai x 2, Orlando, Mauritius 2008 Dubai (May & Aug), Florida (Apr & Oct), DVC member AKV 2009 3 week Florida Tour (Anna Maria Island, Key West, Orlando), Dubai, Baby No2 arrived 2 Nov 2010 3 weeks in April/May BWV, DCL, SSR, Anna Maria Island....3 weeks in June/July Orlando...theme park overload 2011 Florida...Apr 3 week tour (OKW, Disney Dream & Anna Maria Island) Dubai x 2(June & Dec) 2012 Florida Added SSR DVC (April - Orlando & Disney Fantasy) (Aug - Anna Maria Island, Orlando & Vero Beach) 2013 Orlando, Disney Fantasy Eastern (San Juan)

12-23-2012, 10:30 PM	#4
WDW Princess 71 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Linwood, NJ Posts: 1,646	Does anyone know when the Gold CC reception is on the Fantasy Western? __________________ Nicole September 2014: 14 Night WB Transatlantic on the Magic! November 2013: WDW & 3 Night Dream Mother/Daughter TripJuly 2013: 12-Night Eastern Med Cruise w/Greece & Turkey, then Disneyland Paris! January 2013: 7 Night Western Carib on the Fantasy May 2012: 5-Night Double Dip Dream Cruise for Mom & Dad's 30th Anniversary! February 2012: Solo Valentine Cruise Treat to Get Me to Gold! January 2011: 3 Week Ultimate Disney Vacation- WDW then 15 Night Disney Cruise Through Panama Canal then DL in California!May 2010: celebrating at WDW for graduating my MBA program! January 2010: 3rd Disney Cruise, 1st on the Magic, prefaced by New Years Eve in WDW! November 2009: Return to DL at Disney's Grand Californian Resort, May 2009: WDW Summer Kickoff, January 2009: 2nd Disney Cruise- Sisters Cruise 4 Night Wonder, March 2008: WDW Spring Break, February 2008: WDW ESPN Weekend with relatives, April 2007: WDW Spring Break, March 2006: WDW Spring Break, March 2004: Land & Sea Graduation Present 4 Night Wonder (1st Cruise!) and 3 Night WDW, April 2003: WDW Spring Break, November 2002: Florida College Road Trip, Stopover in WDW, June 2002: California College Road Trip, Stopover in Disneyland, November 2001: WDW Mom’s Birthday Celebration, April 2001: WDW Spring Break, October 2000: Millennium Celebration WDW, November 1996: 1st Trip WDW Hooked For Life, 2004-2007: MANY trips up to Disneyland, CA (including 50th Anniversary Happiest Celebration on Earth!) while in college at University of San Diego

12-24-2012, 01:57 PM	#7
lbgraves Little Cinderella's Mommy The bad news is...they are driving me nuts!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 44,680	Honestly, it is not that big of a deal and doesn't compare to our first CC reception in 2004. They talk, you have a photo opp with Mickey, they might have rice crispy Mickey heads. We usually schedule our brunch for the first sea day so miss it. __________________ 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

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12-24-2012, 04:02 PM	#8
owensamo DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,210	We've enjoyed the last couple of CC receptions we've attended. They passed out free mimosas or belinis (or NA drinks), had some snacks (crispy treats, cookies, coffee, etc), and had some ice breakers to do that gave you stuff to fill in the drawing slip for some freebies (propeller clocks, etc). As you left, they handed you plastic CC champagne flutes (which my DD loves!). I always thought it was worth scheduling stuff around to get to - it is an enjoyable hour of mingling with the management-level crew, photos with Captain Mickey, snacks and drinks and sometimes some info on upcoming itineraries or ships. In a lot of ways, it seems like the DCL version of the DVC Member Gathering - but with free alcohol and less give-aways. Maybe they're hoping that you'll imbibe enough that the videos will make you want to rush back to the rebooking desk and book your next one! __________________ Disneyland - 1976, July 2012; Walt Disney World - 1984, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Disney Wonder: 4N - 4/15/07, 6/1/08; 5N - 6/8/10, 6/13/10 (B2B); Disney Magic: 7N - 1/19/08, 1/17/09, 12/19/09; 14N TransAtlantic - 5/14/11

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