April 13, 2013 - Western Caribbean Fantasy Cruise

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I will monitor the FE list and cap it at 15 stateooms. When and if it hits that point I will post a second list, you are welcome to sign up for both if you wish. Just want to keep this a bunch of fun for everyone

That sounds great! We had a great time doing this last cruise. Thanks for organizing!

 

[garberathome]

It is Brian, i think Jason and his wife also booked the same one next year. Had such a good time on the first one and cant wait to use what I've learned on the second one. Will join the Facebook group next time I'm on.

Hi Darrin, Brian and Marybeth, Eric and I are booked on this one as well! Ceci

 

[pershing]

More New Englanders! I guess a whole group just rebooked the same week! That's nice for the kids who've already been in the clubs together once.

Meanwhile I'm driving Kelsie at dreamsunlimited crazy with new changes! New 9B's opened again this morning and I changed my mind on the stateroom to forward for the kids and vibe instead of aft. Actually, there really is no aft on deck 2 due to Enchanted Gardens.

She's been very patient with me. I'm gonna stop bothering her now.

We actually did fly home on a Tuesday this year but flew out on Friday. I'll keep an open mind but I really think we'll be driving. Maybe fly down and drive one of those great rental car deals back?

mdurette-thanks for the parkncruise site. Unless something better comes up that'll be the way we go. btw my son nabbed that mousepad the second he saw it! He loves it cause his big into classic mickey. That was a great FE!

 

[brich]

Hi Darrin, Brian and Marybeth, Eric and I are booked on this one as well! Ceci

Hey Ceci!!! Great to hear. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Maybe this time for more than 5 minutes.. lol

Christina and Frank Ramos are also booked again.... or did I already say that in a previous post....

There was just so much that was great about this trip, and the whole school vacation thingy, we just had to do it again. Although we may switch a few things up. Plus, we talked more family into going this time so we now have 4 rooms worth in a row.

I hate wishing my days away but dang, these next 338 days can't go fast enough...

 

[Breault]

OK Happy Fantasy Cruisers we have a fish extender document. Lets start putting down our information and get this ball rolling. Yeah us we are going to have the best FE yet. Look forward to everyone signing up. See you all in about a year.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuGs2S1pwQ3DdFZySm8yZGRnQlcxU0NndUhnUkQ5eUE

Hi Heidi,
We are ready to join the FE list. Can you please add my DH Michael (38) Me Carol (35) DS Logan (5) and DS Jayden (8).

I have some really fun FE ideas!!! I will also try to post my last FE and Disney door magnets for everyone to see.

Thank you,
Carol

 

[Breault]

Not sure how I did it but if you look at the picture to the left of the ticker you will find my Disney door magnets and FE from my last Disney Cruise.

 

[brich]

... and Disney door magnets for everyone to see.

Love door magnets!! Best way to remember which room is yours!!! Unless someone moves them to the room next door....

We used a couple of white boards and enjoyed the little comments people left... all in good taste too!!!

 

[Breault]

Love door magnets!! Best way to remember which room is yours!!! Unless someone moves them to the room next door....

We used a couple of white boards and enjoyed the little comments people left... all in good taste too!!!

YES door magnets are so much fun. We were lucky no one took ours off but a majority of them were pictures of my family so I don't think they would want them...lol. I enjoyed looking at everyone's door in passing. Some people are so creative.

 

[mdurette]

YES door magnets are so much fun. We were lucky no one took ours off but a majority of them were pictures of my family so I don't think they would want them...lol. I enjoyed looking at everyone's door in passing. Some people are so creative.

We did some magnets this time around. Nothing grand, just a few things my DD6 liked off the Disigns board. Boy...those people are darn creative over there!

I think I may put up a small white board this time also.

 

[Breault]

We did some magnets this time around. Nothing grand, just a few things my DD6 liked off the Disigns board. Boy...those people are darn creative over there!

I think I may put up a small white board this time also.

Yes it's amazing what people can come up with. We have a family trip planned this June for my son's 5th birthday and I made a bunch of mickey bubble matching tees for each park. Then I started designing Disney luggage tags. I have to say I enjoying making all the Disney accessories but I wish I knew how to sew. I seemed to be better at photo shop. I'll have to post some of my tees and tags.
Thinking I might make some totes and tags for the FE gifts. Last year I made really cute totes for everyone and they used it for their pool items.

 

[mdurette]

Yes it's amazing what people can come up with. We have a family trip planned this June for my son's 5th birthday and I made a bunch of mickey bubble matching tees for each park. Then I started designing Disney luggage tags. I have to say I enjoying making all the Disney accessories but I wish I knew how to sew. I seemed to be better at photo shop. I'll have to post some of my tees and tags.
Thinking I might make some totes and tags for the FE gifts. Last year I made really cute totes for everyone and they used it for their pool items.

We received a tote on our trip last month. Canvas with the DCL logo and Dream going across. It is very nice. Also - was a great place to store all our FE loot! Hung it on the door nob to the connecting cabin and we put our stuff in there. Was a nice way for DD6 to come home and have one bag to show her grandparents at all the treasures.

I must admit - we have a few vacations planned prior to this cruise. Williamsburg in June. New Hampshire in August. DisneyWorld in October. Something during Christmas break - probably just Orlando area. But, THIS cruise is the one that I have my head wrapped around. Typically my laptop and blackberry go with me on all vacations....work is always part of the trip. But, on a cruise......well that is different. It is the only time I actually change my voice mail and put an out office reply on my email and politely say....I'm on vacation....leave me alone until Monday!

 

[DisneyWhirled]

Funny story about our door and magnets. Started with a pretty full door and my the end of the trip, a VERY full door. I took pics at the beginning but didn't think to take them at the end of the vacation.

People were commenting about how awesome our door looked. Door decor makes for great conversation!

For me, getting magnets ready is part of the planning

 

[Breault]

We received a tote on our trip last month. Canvas with the DCL logo and Dream going across. It is very nice. Also - was a great place to store all our FE loot! Hung it on the door nob to the connecting cabin and we put our stuff in there. Was a nice way for DD6 to come home and have one bag to show her grandparents at all the treasures.

I must admit - we have a few vacations planned prior to this cruise. Williamsburg in June. New Hampshire in August. DisneyWorld in October. Something during Christmas break - probably just Orlando area. But, THIS cruise is the one that I have my head wrapped around. Typically my laptop and blackberry go with me on all vacations....work is always part of the trip. But, on a cruise......well that is different. It is the only time I actually change my voice mail and put an out office reply on my email and politely say....I'm on vacation....leave me alone until Monday!

Love totes!!! Just made one for my friend's daughter with all the characters and the image of the ship. I tied all pretty ribbon on the straps and a red and white polka dot ribbon for a bow. It came out so cute.

We are also planning a 5 day trip for MNSSHP in October as a long weekend get away and we have Christmas booked for Dec.2-9th at our DVC at BLT. My in-laws will be joining us so we booked a 2 bedroom villa MK view. I have to say I love being a DVC Member.

Some people think were are nuts going all the time but my kids are growing up so fast and being that we have been so many times...I have so many beautiful memories to cherish. Not to mention my 8 year old is now only interested in the roller coaster rides.

Looking forward to this October.....want to try the Haunted Wagon ride at Fort Wilderness....has anyone been on?

 

[Breault]

Funny story about our door and magnets. Started with a pretty full door and my the end of the trip, a VERY full door. I took pics at the beginning but didn't think to take them at the end of the vacation.

People were commenting about how awesome our door looked. Door decor makes for great conversation!

For me, getting magnets ready is part of the planning

I agree! One of my favorite things to do for planning are making magnets oh and putting together the FE gifts. Funny story every time I opened my cabin door, families were standing there reading my magnets and looking at the pictures of my family. Great conversation starter. Also, every time I opened a FE I found yet again another cool magnet for my door as well. I previously posted a picture of my door...take a peek. I had so much fun decorating it with my boys!

 

[ChristineandLiv]

We received a tote on our trip last month. Canvas with the DCL logo and Dream going across. It is very nice. Also - was a great place to store all our FE loot! Hung it on the door nob to the connecting cabin and we put our stuff in there. Was a nice way for DD6 to come home and have one bag to show her grandparents at all the treasures.

I must admit - we have a few vacations planned prior to this cruise. Williamsburg in June. New Hampshire in August. DisneyWorld in October. Something during Christmas break - probably just Orlando area. But, THIS cruise is the one that I have my head wrapped around. Typically my laptop and blackberry go with me on all vacations....work is always part of the trip. But, on a cruise......well that is different. It is the only time I actually change my voice mail and put an out office reply on my email and politely say....I'm on vacation....leave me alone until Monday!

We were going to do Williamsburg this summer as well, but switched it up for PA. We are going to NH in August though, too.

 

[Pluto6]

Hi Darrin, Brian and Marybeth, Eric and I are booked on this one as well! Ceci

I thought you all were doing the Eastern the following week Ceci?
So glad you changed your mind though

 

[garberathome]

I thought you all were doing the Eastern the following week Ceci?
So glad you changed your mind though

Hi Darrin, yes we booked the April 20th eastern on board and when we got home we found out school vacation next year is the week prior - so I moved the ressie to August but none of us were too thrilled with August so we thought why not cruise with all our friends again! we still want to do a eastern but with Isabel's dance schedule we are limited to April school vacation and August.

 

[LUVMICKEY]

My DH and I will be joining all of you along with our daughter, son-in-law and two of our wonderful grandsons. We are very excited and can't wait.

 

[Breault]

My DH and I will be joining all of you along with our daughter, son-in-law and two of our wonderful grandsons. We are very excited and can't wait.

Hi Michele
Nice to meet you! Looking forward to cruising with you and your family!

 

[Breault]

My DH and I will be joining all of you along with our daughter, son-in-law and two of our wonderful grandsons. We are very excited and can't wait.

I see that you are a DVC memeber and are going for Halloween and Dec. we are too! Where is your home? We bought into BLT. Can't wait to stay in the 2 bedroom MK view for Christmas time!