4/14/2012 7-Nights Western Caribbean on the Fantasy

[ALSBC91]

You can count us in for the FE gifts as well!! DH and I did this the first time in March and loved all the neat things. It was exciting to come back to the room and see that we had mail!

The usual cut off for joining in is usually 30 days out from the sail date, from what I can tell. One person usually is the FE coordinator and has a list of families and cabin #'s of those who are participating that gets sent or handed to everyone so you know where you are delivering to and to how many.

 

[Snow What]

This is when I begin to stress!! We all know those seats are going to sell fast because we are all looking to get the best deal. I plan on getting any seat that is less than <$200 each way. (includ tax) I definitely will use an on board check-in participating airline for the trip home....so worth the extra$$.

 

[weluvdisney5]

It's a very sad day in my house. We had to cancel our cruise because the school district decided to change our April vacation - it is now the week of the maiden voyage We are so very disappointed Trying to figure out another time to go but with high school sports we're having a hard time.

Well I hope you all enjoy! Can't wait to read some trip reports.

Have Fun

Gail

 

[Tinknalli]

It's a very sad day in my house. We had to cancel our cruise because the school district decided to change our April vacation - it is now the week of the maiden voyage We are so very disappointed Trying to figure out another time to go but with high school sports we're having a hard time.

Well I hope you all enjoy! Can't wait to read some trip reports.

Have Fun

Gail

So sorry! We are booked based on an educated guess as to when our vacation will be. Sure hope we are right!

 

[BigDogHU75]

It's a very sad day in my house. We had to cancel our cruise because the school district decided to change our April vacation - it is now the week of the maiden voyage We are so very disappointed Trying to figure out another time to go but with high school sports we're having a hard time.

Well I hope you all enjoy! Can't wait to read some trip reports.

Have Fun

Gail

So sorry you had to cancel your reservation. Hopefully, you will be able to set sail soon.

 

[bret]

I have been checking all the flights from Boston, Providence and Hartford to Orlando and the surrounding airports. I was looking for the cheapest I could find. And it hasn’t been looking promising. I have been checking Delta as each day becomes available, but as each day gets closer to April 14th the prices keep going up. I’m too afraid to wait until Jetblue and Southwest start selling there seats.

I found a flight and booked tickets on Delta that leaves Providence (PVD) at 6:02 PM (flight 1112) transfers in Atlanta (flight 1070) and arrives in Jacksonville (JAX) at 11:58 PM on Friday April 13th. It is about a 3 hour drive to Port Canaveral. I check and you can do a one way car rental from JAX to Port Canaveral. The price with tax was $110.40 per person for the flight.

Just wanted to let everyone know in case anybody was interested.

Now all we need is a flight back!

 

[michamato]

I have been checking all the flights from Boston, Providence and Hartford to Orlando and the surrounding airports. I was looking for the cheapest I could find. And it hasn’t been looking promising. I have been checking Delta as each day becomes available, but as each day gets closer to April 14th the prices keep going up. I’m too afraid to wait until Jetblue and Southwest start selling there seats.

I found a flight and booked tickets on Delta that leaves Providence (PVD) at 6:02 PM (flight 1112) transfers in Atlanta (flight 1070) and arrives in Jacksonville (JAX) at 11:58 PM on Friday April 13th. It is about a 3 hour drive to Port Canaveral. I check and you can do a one way car rental from JAX to Port Canaveral. The price with tax was $110.40 per person for the flight.

Just wanted to let everyone know in case anybody was interested.

Now all we need is a flight back!

I booked Delta to from Boston on 12/12. 174.50 per person. If we did stops it would have been less, but with 4 kids that wasn't an option. I really wanted to come in Thursday night or Friday morning, but it was WAY more money. So Thursday morning it is! I knew I had to be flexible.

 

[Snow What]

this is so stressing me out!! might be worth it to bite the bullet and buy airfare through DCL. rising prices, when to buy, checking prices, waiting for other airlines....too much stress!!
to make it worth your while to book your own airfare, the entire round trip ticket must be under $450, including taxes. it is not looking good.......

 

[bret]

this is so stressing me out!! might be worth it to bite the bullet and buy airfare through DCL. rising prices, when to buy, checking prices, waiting for other airlines....too much stress!!
to make it worth your while to book your own airfare, the entire round trip ticket must be under $450, including taxes. it is not looking good.......

Will DCL refund your money if you decide to cancel the flight portion? If they will, then I would book the flight through them and then try to get a cheaper flight from Jetblue or Southwest later. Also is that price direct and what are the baggage fees?

 

[Snow What]

Will DCL refund your money if you decide to cancel the flight portion? If they will, then I would book the flight through them and then try to get a cheaper flight from Jetblue or Southwest later. Also is that price direct and what are the baggage fees?

Yes, but I booked through DVC, not sure IF I were able to book airfare through DCL, if I would have the option to cancel. and the airfare includes transfers. When I last checked, it was $526pp including transfers.

 

[Tinknalli]

We got 4/13 flights out of Bradley on American Airlines today for $99. With taxes and fees it was about $120 PP. It is a 7:20 AM flight with a 2 hour layover in Chicago and arriving just before 3 PM in MCO. Now just need to keep a look out for the return flight.

 

[hgon76]

Delta had a fight out of Hartford for Thurs 2/12 with 1 stop for $98 one way. Unfortunately flying out Thursday is not an option for us unless it's late Thursday.

 

[stamot]

Hi guys! I been out for a long time, going crazy at work.

I been looking for airfare too. Im trying to find something for Friday night but still nothing. I do have airfare reserve with DCL it was close to $420 per person, but that include transportation. I will be waiting for Jet Blue.

I was reading today the DCL press release for the Fantasy, there are some cool changes going on. I like the Animator's Palate idea but my daughter wanted to see Crush, I know she will miss him. Im also excited for the BB boutique and the Pirate's League.

here is the link in case anyone havent read the full release.
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/05/disney_cruise_line_unveils_new_2.html

We are getting closer. Times need to come fast because we are missing Disney!

 

[RJAYL]

Hi guys! I been out for a long time, going crazy at work.

I been looking for airfare too. Im trying to find something for Friday night but still nothing. I do have airfare reserve with DCL it was close to $420 per person, but that include transportation. I will be waiting for Jet Blue.

I was reading today the DCL press release for the Fantasy, there are some cool changes going on. I like the Animator's Palate idea but my daughter wanted to see Crush, I know she will miss him. Im also excited for the BB boutique and the Pirate's League.

here is the link in case anyone havent read the full release.
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/05/disney_cruise_line_unveils_new_2.html

We are getting closer. Times need to come fast because we are missing Disney!

Yeah definitely waiting for Southwest or Jet Blue!

I do not know, what did they remove to add the BB boutique/Pirates league?
Which is just another profit center for DCL!

Still waiting to hear about pool changes? Cruise Critic posted about this latest press release from DCL & lamented about the size of the pools on the Dream & that nothing was mentioned on the Fantasy's pools yet!

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4490

Just for those who want a little less biased info!

 

[Tinknalli]

Love the lobby/atrium pics. Pretty color palate.

I also think that the Animator's Palate concept is really neat. I had heard that the Crush thing on Dream was not working due to sound levels etc.

My kids were excited about the Pirate League concept onboard as we had a great experience at the one at WDW. DD is not interested in Bibbity Bobbity Boutique. She has done it twice at WDW. Then I was reading the description of the Pirate League and it does not seem like it will be the same as one land. I did not see mention of the face painting, just tattoo scars. Not sure if it will be worth it.

If they do have the face painting onboard make sure you bring something to take it off as it is theatrical make -up and hard to remove. The put it on very close to the eye and we could not get it all off DS. He spent the week looking like Adam Lambert! He loved the look but I am sure most boys might have a problem looking like they were wearing make-up.

 

[BigDogHU75]

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 47 WEEKS! THAT IS 329 DAYS!
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[stamot]

I was wondering...

With the new Aladdin Musical in the cruise ship, will that mean that Believe will no be on the Fantasy??
I was looking forward to see Believe!! Anyone know?

 

[hgon76]

Southwest released fares through January 2012..

 

[bret]

I was able to get a return flight Saturday April 21st on Delta leaving Melbourne (MLB) at 6 pm arriving PVD at 11 pm. I started looking for flights at 12:30 am this morning. I was having problems with the web site. It took over an 1 1/2 to finally book the flight. The price was $145.40 per person which includes tax. They still have that flight available in case anyone is looking for a return flight home.

 

[BigDogHU75]

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL FOR OUR 2012 FANTASY CRUISE IN 46 WEEKS! THAT IS 322 DAYS!
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