Fantasy 9/26/15 Eastern Caribbean

[DisneyAgentK]

Terrific news about our Meet & Greet location! A big thank-you to DisneyLove58 and Martin for coordinating!

Looking at GioCruise and wulfgang513's mention above of dining rotation schedules, I'm wondering who in our group has the first (early) seating and who has the second (late) seating.

We chose the late seating for this sailing since we prefer to enjoy a relaxing dinner and not worry about getting to the theater show afterwards. We like doing the show first and then dining. Also, as soon as she finishes her dinner, our daughter (who will be nearly 10) can simply take the elevator up to the Oceaneer Club/Lab and check herself in for some late evening fun. The Oceaneer Cast Members come up to the restaurants about an hour into the meal to escort the kids to the club, but it's nice not to have to wait for them if your child finishes eating sooner (and is old enough to check him/herself into the club).

Like most choices in life, there are pros and cons to either seating time option. I know that for my travel clients with younger children (under 8), the earlier seating is almost always preferable.

So...just as a way to get to know each other a little better before we sail:
Which seating time do you prefer and why?
Which dining rotation are you hoping to be assigned?
Would you like to dine an extra time at Royal Court, Enchanted Garden or Animator's Palate?

 

[GioCruise]

We chose the late seating this cruise just because we didn't want to rush to get ready for dinner ..... last time we had extra done time at Enchanted but we skipped it and went to Remy. We decided to try Palo for Brunch this year. But we enjoy dining with our kiddo every night. We only really see him at dinner and bedtime. I would like an extra night at Royal this time around. I hope our rotation is RAERAER

Fireworks and Pirate night is Tuesday night. Last year we had to miss the fireworks because of Tropical Storm Karen so I'm really hoping this year we get to experience the fireworks, even though the rocking of the ship in a Tropical Storm was one heck of an exciting experience!!!!

 

[DisneyLove58]

Terrific news about our Meet & Greet location! A big thank-you to DisneyLove58 and Martin for coordinating!

So...just as a way to get to know each other a little better before we sail:
Which seating time do you prefer and why?
Which dining rotation are you hoping to be assigned?
Would you like to dine an extra time at Royal Court, Enchanted Garden or Animator's Palate?

This time we are going to try late seating, last time we did early so I can't say which I would prefer just yet. I want the rotation where formal night we are in royal court. lol. I think I would like to see animators palate twice. This will be our first time on the Fantasy!!

 

[GioCruise]

This time we are going to try late seating, last time we did early so I can't say which I would prefer just yet. I want the rotation where formal night we are in royal court. lol. I think I would like to see animators palate twice. This will be our first time on the Fantasy!!

Me too

 

[KitkatMahn]

first time cruisers here it's hubby, me, and our sweet girl turning 11 while on this cruise

we are also cruising with another couple who have a daughter our girls age (thought it would be nice for the kids separate events that they'd have each other)

can't wait to meet everyone and super excited about our fish extender exchange we are in

 

[wulfgang513]

first time cruisers here it's hubby, me, and our sweet girl turning 11 while on this cruise

we are also cruising with another couple who have a daughter our girls age (thought it would be nice for the kids separate events that they'd have each other)

can't wait to meet everyone and super excited about our fish extender exchange we are in

What day is her birthday?

 

[KitkatMahn]

What day is her birthday?

9/28 planning to decorate room and porthole that day and ordering mickey cake for our table for dinner

 

[wulfgang513]

9/28 planning to decorate room and porthole that day and ordering mickey cake for our table for dinner

My hubby's is the 27th as well as another cruiser on the board. So excited to celebrate the birthdays

 

[DisneyAgentK]

This time we are going to try late seating, last time we did early so I can't say which I would prefer just yet. I want the rotation where formal night we are in royal court. lol. I think I would like to see animators palate twice. This will be our first time on the Fantasy!!

On the dining rotations for 7-night cruises you actually get to dine in one of the restaurants three times. We are also hoping for the Animator's Palate rotation! The interactive show at Animator's is always scheduled for the second time you dine there on your rotation. We are planning to do some adult-exclusive dining at Remy on Formal Night and Palo on Semi-Formal night. We will be celebrating our wedding anniversary.

 

[DisneyAgentK]

Based on the 7-night Eastern Caribbean (Itinerary A) sailings on the Fantasy in September 2014, the schedule for our 9/26 sailing should look very similar to this:

Day 1: Saturday, 9/26 - Embark Port Canaveral/At Sea, Cruise Casual, Standard Rotational (dinner menu), The Pumpkin Tree - The Story Behind Halloween (7:30 PM Lobby Atrium)
Day 2: Sunday, 9/27 - At Sea, Formal, Standard Rotational (dinner menu), Haunted Stories of the Sea (10:30 PM Deck 11 Stage)
Day 3: Monday, 9/28 - At Sea, Cruise Casual, Standard Rotational (dinner menu), The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing & Scream (10:30 PM Walt Disney Theatre)
Day 4: Tuesday, 9/29 - St. Maarten, Pirate or Cruise Casual, Pirates IN the Caribbean (dinner theme/deck party/fireworks)
Day 5: Wednesday, 9/30 - St. Thomas, Halloween or Cruise Casual, Prince & Princess (dinner theme), Mickey's Mouse-Querade Party (4:45 PM Lobby Atrium), Halloween Isn't Just for Kids (11:00 PM The Tube)
Day 6: Thursday, 10/1 - At Sea, Semi-Formal, Captain's Gala (dinner theme), The Pumpkin Tree - Halloween Ceremony (7:30 PM Lobby Atrium)
Day 7: Friday, 10/2 - Castaway Cay, Cruise Casual, See Ya' Real Soon (dinner theme)
Day 8: Saturday, 10/3 - Disembark Port Canaveral

 

[R.O.N.E]

We have lanyards:
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Lanyards are black on turquoise, made from recycled P.E.T., 3/4" x 35", have a break-away (for safety), a buckle (to remove the ID holder) and a horizontal ziplock ID holder. If we can get a minimum order together they'll be right around $3 each. We're selling them at cost plus the cost of postage ($1-$2 for a set). Payment will be via PayPal. Taking orders until the 75 day mark, July 13, 2015. Please PM me for details on how to order.

Wear your lanyard, stand out in the crowd and identify fellow DISboard group members!

Martin

Totally Awesome! We're in!! will PM an order

 

[KitkatMahn]

My hubby's is the 27th as well as another cruiser on the board. So excited to celebrate the birthdays

Several bday in our fish extender too. Bought a lot of birthday cards

Kat

 

[KitkatMahn]

Great News everyone:

Our cruise Meet and Greet will be at the Eye Scream Station on deck on deck 11. Time TBD. I will have Name tag stickers and markers, so we can know who is who.

FYI: FE groups will close 6weeks before the date of the cruise. If anyone comes after that date, they are more than welcome to ask if others will participate with them, but my lists will be close. This is to allow time for those who are/have been working on their FE gifts.

is it too late to meet everyone? we would like to be added to the info with time and such excited to cruise!!!

 

[GioCruise]

is it too late to meet everyone? we would like to be added to the info with time and such excited to cruise!!!

Make sure you follow me so we can do birthdays on 27th

 

[bbkeough]

Hi everyone!! My husband I and will be joining this cruise, booked yesterday This will be our 9th Disney cruise, our last one was last Sept. on the EBPC, we loved having 14 days on the ship (Wonder) because of weather we had 11 straight days at sea and loved every minute of it. I am hoping that 7 days is long enough for us, haha..My husband missed Remy so back to the Fantasy we go.

We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary on this cruise too

We are doing the 2nd seating for dining, always like this one because it is less hurried, we go to the show, get pictures taken or another one of the shows, dinner then down to the adult area. We would be interested in linking our dining reservations to other couples/people that would like to join us and get to know each other better. We did this with three other couples on the last cruise and now have lifelong friends!!

Becky

 

[kurts mom]

Hi everyone!! My husband I and will be joining this cruise, booked yesterday This will be our 9th Disney cruise, our last one was last Sept. on the EBPC, we loved having 14 days on the ship (Wonder) because of weather we had 11 straight days at sea and loved every minute of it. I am hoping that 7 days is long enough for us, haha..My husband missed Remy so back to the Fantasy we go.

We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary on this cruise too

We are doing the 2nd seating for dining, always like this one because it is less hurried, we go to the show, get pictures taken or another one of the shows, dinner then down to the adult area. We would be interested in linking our dining reservations to other couples/people that would like to join us and get to know each other better. We did this with three other couples on the last cruise and now have lifelong friends!!

Becky

Hello,
My husband and I recently returned from the WBPC cruise on the Wonder and are currently going through vacation withdrawls. So we too just joined this cruise. This will be our 12th Disney Cruise but our first time on the Fantasy We can't wait!! We will also be celebrating our 30th anniversary and have 2nd seating.

 

[GioCruise]

Hi everyone!! My husband I and will be joining this cruise, booked yesterday This will be our 9th Disney cruise, our last one was last Sept. on the EBPC, we loved having 14 days on the ship (Wonder) because of weather we had 11 straight days at sea and loved every minute of it. I am hoping that 7 days is long enough for us, haha..My husband missed Remy so back to the Fantasy we go.

We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary on this cruise too

We are doing the 2nd seating for dining, always like this one because it is less hurried, we go to the show, get pictures taken or another one of the shows, dinner then down to the adult area. We would be interested in linking our dining reservations to other couples/people that would like to join us and get to know each other better. We did this with three other couples on the last cruise and now have lifelong friends!!

Becky

Hello,
My husband and I recently returned from the WBPC cruise on the Wonder and are currently going through vacation withdrawls. So we too just joined this cruise. This will be our 12th Disney Cruise but our first time on the Fantasy We can't wait!! We will also be celebrating our 30th anniversary and have 2nd seating.

Welcome Aboard!

 

[bbkeough]

Hello,
My husband and I recently returned from the WBPC cruise on the Wonder and are currently going through vacation withdrawls. So we too just joined this cruise. This will be our 12th Disney Cruise but our first time on the Fantasy We can't wait!! We will also be celebrating our 30th anniversary and have 2nd seating.

Sounds like we have a lot in common, let me know if you want to try and link our dining reservations

 

[kurts mom]

Sounds like we have a lot in common, let me know if you want to try and link our dining reservations

Hi Becky,
By the way my name is Michele and my DH is Jim You're right it sounds like we have a lot in common and would enjoy your company at dinner. PM me and we can work out the details

 

[Jared's Mom]

Very excited to say that I will be joining the cruise with my DM and DS. We will be celebrating my DS first birthday on the ship. My DM and I have cruised before but never with Disney.
I was looking for a vacation to take my DS for is first beach trip last week and I was thinking it would be sometime next year. The next thing I know after looking around and talking to friends. Bibbity boppity boo we have our first Disney cruise planned and its leaves in three months..lol....

I have a friend who takes her family on one every year and she told me about the FE and we would love to take part. Is it to late? How do we sign up? I'm still a little confused about how to get things done on here. I'm a long time Disney lover along with my DM, and can't wait to share my love of Disney with my DS. As a first time/new mom I also long forward to meeting other parents and fellow Disney fans.

Can't wait to meet everyone