Disney Fantasy ~ October 4, 2014 ~ Eastern Caribbean

[MissDaisyofTexas]

A word of advice...DON'T OVER PACK....I know this will be the hardest thing to do, or not do...Our first cruise I think we had 8 bags for 4 people, our last cruise we had 3 bags...that included our Tuxes and my wife's formal dress. We have 2 large bags & a hanging bag. My wife packs my son's clothes & my clothes in a medium size suit case and she puts it into one of the larger suitcases...why you may ask...for the stuff she buys on the ship....that's right, board with 3, leave with 4. For those who drive to the port, you can carry out your purchases in the shopping bags, but those who fly, you will need the extra suit case. Our first cruise, we flew from Birmingham and had to buy 2 suitcases on the ship just to get our merchandise back. WE HAVE DRIVEN everytime since then. We are cruise line "junkies", when my wife found out you can only buy cruise line merchandise on the ship, she loads up...

OK, back to packing....take out what you think you need...now put half of it back...do you really need 5 pairs of shoes...NO. Do you really need 6 dresses...NO. Does you husband really need 5 pairs of shorts....NO. Does he really need 6 shirts....NO. What your husband really needs, 2 pairs of shorts (he is not going to be playing in the mud, he can wear them more than once), 2 maybe 3 polo type shirts...1 long pair of dress pants (wear a different shirt, no one will ever know), 1 dress shirt & a tie for simi-formal night, a Tux. 2 bathing suits & 2 t-shirts, socks and drawers...Ladies, are you getting this? Remember, if your like us...you will be in a bathing suit 75% of the time...my wife has learned the "military roll" for my clothes. Plus, there is a ironing board located on almost every floor of the ship....

I hope this helps....

Up next: excursions...

Good tips!

I think we might actually under-pack...we only bring 2 large suitcases and 1 carry-on for all 5 of us combined!

 

[krdotson]

We will also be driving.
So doing the suitcase in a suitcase idea!
Thanks for the tip.

 

[Tngrl78]

Great tips! The first time we so over packed! Now it's not so bad. But needing an extra suitcase for bringing everything back from the ship, yeah I can relate to that. Another reason why I prefer to drive!

 

[MrsLS]

I just wanted to say hi Me and my DH will be joining you on this cruise! We just got back from this same cruise a few weeks ago, we loved it so much that we rebooked while we were on board! I can't wait until next year!! I joined the FB group the other day too!

 

[MissDaisyofTexas]

I just wanted to say hi Me and my DH will be joining you on this cruise! We just got back from this same cruise a few weeks ago, we loved it so much that we rebooked while we were on board! I can't wait until next year!! I joined the FB group the other day too!

Welcome!

 

[krdotson]

I just wanted to say hi Me and my DH will be joining you on this cruise! We just got back from this same cruise a few weeks ago, we loved it so much that we rebooked while we were on board! I can't wait until next year!! I joined the FB group the other day too!

Hi! Welcome

 

[Tngrl78]

I just wanted to say hi Me and my DH will be joining you on this cruise! We just got back from this same cruise a few weeks ago, we loved it so much that we rebooked while we were on board! I can't wait until next year!! I joined the FB group the other day too!

Welcome Aboard!

 

[krdotson]

Submitted my vacay request today.
Approved . Yeahhh!

 

[FeFeMJ]

Submitted my vacay request today.
Approved . Yeahhh!

That's awesome! I'm jealous. I won't be able to submit mine for another 5-6 mos.

 

[krdotson]

That's awesome! I'm jealous. I won't be able to submit mine for another 5-6 mos.

You will be filling out that form before you know it

 

[Tngrl78]

You will be filling out that form before you know it

I've told everyone about our vacation plans, but haven't submitted official request, that won't be for a few more months for me too.

BUT - I've given them all fair warning, that week is MINE!

Scott

 

[Tngrl78]

Wow, another Friday down....

Only 49 more to go!!!

Happy Friday Everyone!!!

 

[krdotson]

Wow, another Friday down.... Only 49 more to go!!! Happy Friday Everyone!!!

Happy Friday
49 doesnt sound so bad.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Hi Everyone!!! Just booked this cruise over the weekend...actually it was a re-book. We were booked for the 10-11-14 Western Caribbean on the Fantasy, but school calendar was released last week...and fall break is the week of 10-4, so here we are! This is our first cruise ever, and we are beyond excited!!! Here we are:



Brian- 37
Connie- 42
Jillian- 14 (15 at time of cruise)
Charity 11 (12 at time of cruise)
Gabe- 7 (8 at time of cruise)

Please add us to the FE. We are in stateroom # 6122. If any of you would like to get to know us better, feel free to check out the PTR's and TR's in my signature.

We are from Chattanooga TN...

Hello Neighbor!!! We live just east of Nashville!

 

[MissDaisyofTexas]

Welcome, oopsiDaisy! There are a few cruisers in our group from TN!

I added you to the FE file. So far there are 22 families signed up, but I'm sure we will get additions and subtractions before the cruise date. We will finalize FE lists about 30-45 days prior to our sailing.

Check out our FB page!

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Welcome, oopsiDaisy! There are a few cruisers in our group from TN!

I added you to the FE file. So far there are 22 families signed up, but I'm sure we will get additions and subtractions before the cruise date. We will finalize FE lists about 30-45 days prior to our sailing.

Check out our FB page!

Thanks for the warm welcome! I have already put in a request to join the FB page!

 

[krdotson]

There will be a sea of orange on the high seas
We live in East TN but 2/3 of our family is representing FL
Welcome by the way

 

[krdotson]

I succeeded in getting the 5% off at Target.
Yeahhh....in some weird fashion i feel like its making up for my loss of any OBC

Just have to remember to pay off Target tomorrow.

 

[Tngrl78]

I succeeded in getting the 5% off at Target.
Yeahhh....in some weird fashion i feel like its making up for my loss of any OBC

Just have to remember to pay off Target tomorrow.

If you use their pharmacy, every time you get 5 perscriptions filled, you can get an additional 5% off. Combine that with your redcard and it's like 10% off.

I paid off our last cruise and our onboard charges all with Disney gift cards I purchased from Target.

Booking onboard gives you 10% off, then Target gives me another 10% off... Every little bit helps!

Scott

 

[krdotson]

It sure does!
Thanks for the added tips. Never gave a thought to using them to pay off any charges incurred on board.


When i applied them to the cruise the CM advised me to keep the cards in case any credits were given post cruise and applied back to any of those cards.

Credits? I highly doubt it lol