Livin on a Fantasy!! September 29, 2012 Disney Fantasy

bobbie0253 · Sep 19, 2012

Hi everyone

We are back on the cruise! We couldn't cancel due to booking an IGT (no form or refund for cancellations) so we just hoped by some act of God we would be able to work it out so we could still go. Well things fell into place and we will be cruising (wooohoooo).

If anyone has an extra FE gift, we would love to exchange. Not sure how that would work, does the FE list have a "optional" section? We booked an IGT and were assigned 9552 yesterday... someone sprinkled us with pixie dust!

Dacia6586 · Sep 19, 2012

GotDrums said:
Just called WDW. The Little Mermaid rooms are totally sold out for all of next week Sun-Sat
FYI
Tim

I know my brother told me it's sold out for the next six months it's all booked up. We tried to book a room for my cousin's big 30th bday and weren't able to.

Starshine95123 · Sep 19, 2012

Welcome back Bobbie. Glad things worked out for you and your family. No problem for FE gift from me.

I have no problem with FE gifts for any latecomers. Until Thursday the 27th. That will be my last-minute packing day! :rotfl:

Dacia6586 · Sep 19, 2012

C8eOg said:
I really don't have a problem with last minute add ons to the FE group - however, since the group has been closed now for a few weeks, I would just like to suggest that if anyone can - then great, and if not, then no hard feelings. The newbies would have to understand that due to planning and gift ordering/making, etc that some people won't be have a gift for them. I know many of us have been making or planning our gusts for quite some time and last minute add-ons aren't an option for some. I have small gifts for newbies but not the same gift as I have planned for other staterooms as more detail & planning went into them.

Does that sound like a plan? I hope I'm not over-stepping here - please feel fee to veto my suggestion. I won't be offended.

Btw - tomorrow, we well be one week out till vaca! Wooohoooo!

Thank you so much and I'm just happy that I can be part of the FE exchange!!! I've been on 2 previous Disney cruises and had no idea this was going on and I just learned about it today through forums, but I'm defintely not expecting the same gift as anyone at all I just wanted to join in on the fun and thanks for accepting me!!!! Can't wait to meet all of you!!!!

Dacia6586 · Sep 19, 2012

I don't know my room number quite yet but we booked a GTY I think it is. I'll try to call and see if they're able to assign me a room =)....Oh and my gifts may not be so fancy since it's last minute but I will do my best to give everyone a really cute gift =)

boogabuzz · Sep 19, 2012

yogi3323 said:
My oh my ... how the days have quickly disappeared

Made reservations at Tropicante (thank you OP, sorry not sure who it was). Hitting Paradise Beach in Cozumel

Still looking at Grand Cayman .. that Stingy Ray encounter seemed good. Anyone else with kids, any suggestions? We were doing the Dolphin Encounter but then I looked at the room bill, before Drinks, and thought ... oh crap 2nd mortgage time.

!!!

In Grand Caymen, we are doing the Island tour. It was like $30/pp. It takes us to Hell and the Turtle Farm. I think my son will love that!! I have friends that have been with a 4 year old. I was looking at their pics at the turtle farm, they were all holding various size sea turtles, even the little boy held them. So cool!!

Have you looked into chankanaab instead of Paradise Beach in Cozomel? They have a dolphin encounter and it is significantly cheaper than the one booked through the ship. We are going to Chankanaab, just not sure if we will do the dolphin thing or not.

boogabuzz · Sep 19, 2012

I didn't introduce myself on this thread til the other day...I was not expecting to be added to FE exchange. I haven't had time, and won't really have time in the next 9DAYS!!!!!(holy cow) I would feel terrible receiving without giving, so please no gifts for us!! I hope this doesn't offend anyone :blush:

Maybe when we go on our next cruise I will prepare in advance to particpate in the fun!!

angiengary · Sep 19, 2012

boogabuzz said:
In Grand Caymen, we are doing the Island tour. It was like $30/pp. It takes us to Hell and the Turtle Farm. I think my son will love that!! I have friends that have been with a 4 year old. I was looking at their pics at the turtle farm, they were all holding various size sea turtles, even the little boy held them. So cool!!

Did you book this excursion through Disney or someone else? It sounds like something my son would like.

boogabuzz · Sep 19, 2012

angiengary said:
boogabuzz said:

In Grand Caymen, we are doing the Island tour. It was like $30/pp. It takes us to Hell and the Turtle Farm. I think my son will love that!! I have friends that have been with a 4 year old. I was looking at their pics at the turtle farm, they were all holding various size sea turtles, even the little boy held them. So cool!!

Did you book this excursion through Disney or someone else? It sounds like something my son would like.

Click to expand...

The Island Tour was through DCL

Golf1007 · Sep 19, 2012

and jumping in

I have no problem with the late add on's as I made extra gifts!
Welcome!!

We also are heading to Tropicana in Costa Maya - sounds fun and relaxing!

In Grand Cayman have had a hard time deciding but want to do an island tour (got some great reviews and email communication from discountexcursions.com) and the go to the beach and specifically be dropped off Royal Palms resort (from comments I have been reading). In Cozumel we made reservations at Nachicocom for their all-inclusive beach break. Anyone else doing these?

Hoping our 9 year old Madison will find lots of little friends to hang out with because we need some adult time

Mary

angiengary · Sep 19, 2012

It appears we have a room number 10644. Now if I could get the ship map to come up I'd know what type of room it is.

Question

We booked under an OGT for our category and they said we wouldn't know our room number until a day or two before the cruise or that it might be when we check in. So my question is does that mean they can change our room number anytime up to then or will this definitely be our room?

bobbie0253 · Sep 19, 2012

angiengary said:
It appears we have a room number 10644. Now if I could get the ship map to come up I'd know what type of room it is.

Question

We booked under an OGT for our category and they said we wouldn't know our room number until a day or two before the cruise or that it might be when we check in. So my question is does that mean they can change our room number anytime up to then or will this definitely be our room?

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-deckplans.htm Hope that helps

bobbie0253 · Sep 19, 2012

Looks like a 05A deluxe with balcony... starboard side, aft. Looks like a great room

angiengary · Sep 19, 2012

bobbie0253 said:
Looks like a 05A deluxe with balcony... starboard side, aft. Looks like a great room

Thanks for your help.

boogabuzz · Sep 19, 2012

angiengary said:
Thanks for your help.

That will be a great room. Deck 10 is so convieniant to the pool deck, Cabanas, drink station!! Awesome spot!

lisafjl · Sep 19, 2012

Fºoºz;46208032 said:
Thank you Thank you Thank you

I was busy trying to do the web check-in for our flights tomorrow but the system booted me out ... I just then happened to tab over to the DIS board and noticed your message!!! Almost when I got it!

It'll be a great way to celebrate our 20th!!

Well written ... we actually will be looking forward to your gusts as long as they are not hurricane strength

Glad it worked out for you. We will be celebrating our 10th year, just a little late. It was in July, this is just when we could do it.

eva · Sep 19, 2012

lisafjl said:
Glad it worked out for you. We will be celebrating our 10th year, just a little late. It was in July, this is just when we could do it.

Same for us. We are celebrating our 30th anniversary. But it was in August.

Starshine95123 · Sep 19, 2012

We're celebrating our 40th, which was in August. TrojanJulez (daughter) is celebrating their 10th, also in August.

Starshine95123 · Sep 19, 2012

Bobbie0253, what age and gender are your kids. I think they were 2 toddler boys, but I certainly wouldn't rely on my memory right now. :rotfl2:

Fºoºz · Sep 20, 2012

GotDrums said:
Just called WDW. The Little Mermaid rooms are totally sold out for all of next week Sun-Sat
FYI
Tim

Dacia6586 said:
I know my brother told me it's sold out for the next six months it's all booked up. We tried to book a room for my cousin's big 30th bday and weren't able to.

Wow - booked up for six months ... we had booked ours back in April ...

gometros said:
You're right next door to us

CABANA NEIGHBOUR!! :wave2:

bobbie0253 said:
Hi everyone We are back on the cruise! We couldn't cancel due to booking an IGT (no form or refund for cancellations) so we just hoped by some act of God we would be able to work it out so we could still go. Well things fell into place and we will be cruising (wooohoooo).

If anyone has an extra FE gift, we would love to exchange. Not sure how that would work, does the FE list have a "optional" section? We booked an IGT and were assigned 9552 yesterday... someone sprinkled us with pixie dust!

Welcome back :thumbsup2