10/20/2013 Disney Magic Miami Double Dip

[EvaSue]

Bonnie- on the Oct 20th sailing on the Fantasy last year, we had sponsored events. A costume contest and some other things hosted by the cruise staff. Someone else may be able to give you a better account, since Von and I didn't participate, but once we get closer to our sail date, DCL will send out info on which cruises are celebrating the holiday and how!

 

[jeanigor]

If I can recall correctly there are Halloween festivities (adult costume contests, trick or treating for the kiddos, "themed" desserts and menu options) across all of the DCL ships for at least the last two weeks of October. As Eva said, DCL didn't announce anything officially until much closer to sail date, but it is something to be expected; much akin to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. (Except the party is free on DCL, no added costs!!)

Most folks in our group (I would say 29 out of 31) dressed up in some fashion on the Fantasy last year. One of us even got chosen to compete in "funniest costume". The contest was held in the atrium around 10:45pm. As we had second dining, we wore our costumes to dinner and had a hoot.

A fair number of folks wore their costumes to the nightclub afterward. (I changed into an alternate costume--as I love to over pack.)


On an unrelated note, my bf agreed to sailing with us over the weekend. He is a first time cruiser and I am so excited to show him the beauty of DCL. He isn't the biggest of Disney fans, but enjoys it enough. Now I have to go back and rethink my cabin choice and whatnot. Would you want a sideways 11B for your first cruise?

 

[Silverfox97]

Ok....here it goes!!!

We are currently booked in the Oct 12th Western on the Fantasy........BUT........

Tonight, moved a dummy booking to this cruise (plus the 2-night cruise to nowhere)!!!!!

We've got about 6 months to decide which ones to keep.....

Its myself, DH (ssanders79) & DD who will be 6 1/2 at the time of sailing. We have been on 7 DCL cruises & will be on our 8th cruise in March (38 days!!! - it will be our 3rd trip on the Fantasy). We have been on two double dips (one each on the Wonder & Magic). Scott (DH) is about desperate to get on this cruise post-dry dock!!!

The only reservation I have is DD missing 5 days of school (instead of just 4 on the Fantasy), and the double drive to Miami from Tampa. We are booked & I have a feeling that this will be the cruise we keep!!!

Just wanted to pop over and say hi!!!

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[IndigoMickey]

Ok....here it goes!!!

We are currently booked in the Oct 12th Western on the Fantasy........BUT........

Tonight, moved a dummy booking to this cruise (plus the 2-night cruise to nowhere)!!!!!

We've got about 6 months to decide which ones to keep.....

Its myself, DH (ssanders79) & DD who will be 6 1/2 at the time of sailing. We have been on 7 DCL cruises & will be on our 8th cruise in March (38 days!!! - it will be our 3rd trip on the Fantasy). We have been on two double dips (one each on the Wonder & Magic). Scott (DH) is about desperate to get on this cruise post-dry dock!!!

The only reservation I have is DD missing 5 days of school (instead of just 4 on the Fantasy), and the double drive to Miami from Tampa. We are booked & I have a feeling that this will be the cruise we keep!!!

Just wanted to pop over and say hi!!!

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I've really appreciated your advice on the DIS. It'd be great to have your family join us..


-Anni

 

[Silverfox97]

I've really appreciated your advice on the DIS and mentioning www.CruiseCritic.com. It'd be great to have your family join us..

-Anni

Thanks Anni I would say its looking good Wish we had the capital and vacation time to do all 3 cruises!!! I think we are leaning towards keeping this plus the 2-night following. Now to try & figure out Port of Miami logistics.....

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[goeva]

Ok....here it goes!!!

We are currently booked in the Oct 12th Western on the Fantasy........BUT........

Tonight, moved a dummy booking to this cruise (plus the 2-night cruise to nowhere)!!!!!

We've got about 6 months to decide which ones to keep.....

Its myself, DH (ssanders79) & DD who will be 6 1/2 at the time of sailing. We have been on 7 DCL cruises & will be on our 8th cruise in March (38 days!!! - it will be our 3rd trip on the Fantasy). We have been on two double dips (one each on the Wonder & Magic). Scott (DH) is about desperate to get on this cruise post-dry dock!!!

The only reservation I have is DD missing 5 days of school (instead of just 4 on the Fantasy), and the double drive to Miami from Tampa. We are booked & I have a feeling that this will be the cruise we keep!!!

Just wanted to pop over and say hi!!!

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Awesome!

 

[Silverfox97]

Well, DH has confirmed we are keeping these two cruises Yay!! We would like to join the FE exchange as well. This is something DD could not cruise without

If someone wants to take it over great- if not I can do it, I have a pretty good spreadsheet from previous cruises.

Lori, if you are interested in passing the FE list compilation torch, my DH (ssanders79) has done it for all but 2 of our cruises.

If everyone wants to take peek, you can take a look here www.scottgsanders.com/FE to see what u think on how he does it. Just click on "Cruises" & then choose a year & click on a cruise date. He was even asked to do one on a cruise we weren't even on because they liked how it was done. If not, no problem - just offering

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[Silverfox97]

Dup post!!!

 

[IndigoMickey]

Well, DH has confirmed we are keeping these two cruises Yay!! We would like to join the FE exchange as well. This is something DD could not cruise without

Cool!!


-Anni

 

[rescuetink]

Lori, if you are interested in passing the FE list compilation torch, my DH (ssanders79) has done it for all but 2 of our cruises.

If everyone wants to take peek, you can take a look here www.scottgsanders.com/FE to see what u think on how he does it. Just click on "Cruises" & then choose a year & click on a cruise date. He was even asked to do one on a cruise we weren't even on because they liked how it was done. If not, no problem - just offering

That looks pretty cool!! And it seems like it simplifies things!!! Is that your personal site? Or can we use that for future cruises??

 

[Silverfox97]

That looks pretty cool!! And it seems like it simplifies things!!! Is that your personal site? Or can we use that for future cruises??

Yes, it's a personal site. He's the www.disneycruiselineblog.com guy

He has done it for cruises we haven't been on before, too tho. Check with him when the time comes for you if you need it.

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[Silverfox97]

That looks pretty cool!! And it seems like it simplifies things!!! Is that your personal site? Or can we use that for future cruises??

By the way, thanks for the compliment He'll post here soon.....

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[rescuetink]

Yes, it's a personal site. He's the www.disneycruiselineblog.com guy

He has done it for cruises we haven't been on before, too tho. Check with him when the time comes for you if you need it.

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I saved the site so I'll have it for the future!!

By the way, thanks for the compliment He'll post here soon.....

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Your welcome!!

 

[goeva]

Yes, it's a personal site. He's the www.disneycruiselineblog.com guy

He has done it for cruises we haven't been on before, too tho. Check with him when the time comes for you if you need it.

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Your blog is totally AWESOME!
Love it!

 

[Silverfox97]

Your blog is totally AWESOME!
Love it!

I'll pass it along to him - thanks (I don't think he's subscribed here yet). He works SUPER hard at it. It's a passion of his.

There is big news a brewin' so he's gotta stay on top of it!!!

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[Bonniec]

I'll pass it along to him - thanks (I don't think he's subscribed here yet). He works SUPER hard at it. It's a passion of his.

There is big news a brewin' so he's gotta stay on top of it!!!

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Is the big news regarding our cruise?

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[Silverfox97]

Is the big news regarding our cruise?

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No - 2014 news.....

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[taylor3297]

Hello all! My family is taking their first cruise on the Oct 20 5 night double dip. It will be me, dh, dd(10) and ds(6).

The family is looking forward to it since they have never cruised. I have been on several cruises.

Now, I need to go read this thread from the beginning.

 

[rescuetink]

Hello all! My family is taking their first cruise on the Oct 20 5 night double dip. It will be me, dh, dd(10) and ds(6).

The family is looking forward to it since they have never cruised. I have been on several cruises.

Now, I need to go read this thread from the beginning.

ABOARD... again!!!

There's a Facebook page for this cruise also!!!

 

[taylor3297]

ABOARD... again!!!

There's a Facebook page for this cruise also!!!

I sent a request on the Facebook page. Waiting to be added.