Fantasy june 2, 2012 eastern caribbean

[Piecey]

I always find a way to talk about a cruise with my family. I'm definently the most excited about the idea that this cruise is a Disney cruise. They love Disney as well but not nearly as much as me. My DH comes in at a close second.

My husband doesn't "get" the Disney bug that I have. His family never vacationed though so he doesn't get going anywhere, ever, at all. I seriously think something is wrong with him.

Luckily he realizes it's important to me so he grumbles and goes along with it. I think he'll love cruising though. I've tried to sell him with thoughts of sitting by a pool all day, going to see a movie, having our food delivered and doing no dishes or anything and it seems to be working so far...

We're headed to WDW the first weekend of December... maybe he'll fall victim to the Disney fever.

 

[dencord7]

My husband doesn't "get" the Disney bug that I have. His family never vacationed though so he doesn't get going anywhere, ever, at all. I seriously think something is wrong with him.

Luckily he realizes it's important to me so he grumbles and goes along with it. I think he'll love cruising though. I've tried to sell him with thoughts of sitting by a pool all day, going to see a movie, having our food delivered and doing no dishes or anything and it seems to be working so far...

We're headed to WDW the first weekend of December... maybe he'll fall victim to the Disney fever.

Most of my husband family is the same way they never go anywhere to them its a waste of money. I am a total Disney nut and have gone many of times on Cruises and both Disneyland and World. One of my husband sister went with us once to Disneyland. We took his Mom with us on the PC Repo in 2008 and my husbands sisters tried to talk her out of it. I really think thier motives were not good.

We have to limit what we spend our money on to ensure we can have a nice vacation every year. We do this by limiting eating out and we dont spend tons of money on little things, we keep focus on the vacation and that is why I like booking far in advance so I can see the balance go down.

But often I find family around you think you have extra cash if you go on vacation. And they have no clue what you give up to do that.

Piecey: I decided that I wanted to take some of our grandchildren with us on this cruise. My Husband said your crazy. I said if you dont want to go that ok I will take them myself. My Husband said I will shut up, because he said he not staying home while I get to Cruise

 

[chris44]

We have this cruise on hold for a few days so haven't booked yet, but I hope we get to! I've got to talk with my family about it, but how could they not love the idea of this cruise???

It would be our 4th cruise (all with Disney). We are going on our third cruise next June on the Magic to the Mediterranean, so that might be the catch - we'll have to see how much money we have left after that trip - ha!

 

[dencord7]

Watched the dream float out today what a pretty thing she is.

 

[Piecey]

Watched the dream float out today what a pretty thing she is.

Ohhhh I can't believe I forgot! Trick or Treat was here yesterday and it totally escaped me that the Dream floated out!

 

[PoeticMoe]

Hi everyone! We just switched over to this sailing. We were booked on the Fantasy's Western caribbean route, but I decided I like the Eastern route better, with the 3 days at sea!

It will be me and my DS (11), at sail time. We're booked in an 11C Gty, so no room assignment as yet. And I'm glad I put this cruise on hold when I did, cuz now the same category is $500 more dollars! Those inside cabins must be popular, as now the insides cost more than the oceanviews!

The Dream's float-out yesterday was SO exciting! We're sailing on her next year for a quick 3-nighter, after we visit WDW.

Look forward to getting to know everyone!

 

[chris44]

OK, we went ahead and booked this cruise! It will be me, my mom, and my DD 14. Our room is very far aft, so it looks like it will be a lot of walking, but we are very excited about the ship and the Eastern Caribbean route!

 

[Disney Cajun Man]

Hi all! Just booked this cruise. Got off the Magic from the 7 day eastern on Saturday - had a great trip and looking forward to sailing on the DREAM in 2011 and then the Fantasy in 2012. This will be my 10th cruise with DCL and third Eastern. Love going to see the Saints! We are interested in the FE and room tour if they occur on this voyage. Room 8025 and 8023, late dining.

Will, Joanne, Tyler and Chase

 

[mrobin023]

We just finalized our plans for this cruise today. Can't wait! Looking forward to getting to know everyone before we go! We are in a verandah room on deck 10.

 

[CajunGirl2]

Glad to see that a meet thread has been started. On the cruise will be me (Angie), DH Bruce, and 2 DDs (11 & 9 - really almost 12 & 10 at the time of cruise). We've been on a double-dip Western in '06 and an Eastern (Tortola & St. Thomas) in '09. I'm trying to get my parents to come with us since they'll turn 70 in August & October of that year. My mom can't commit to something so far out but I've told her that prices have already gone up. We're in a cat 11B. There were no 11Cs left & I supposedly got the last 11B. I wanted to just be on the ship so I booked the cheapest room I could. Hoping for an upgrade but will be happy to just be on the ship.

Ang

 

[dencord7]

My MIL called me today she watched the Aqua duck today on Good Morning America. Well I thought I would tease her and ask her if she going to ride it. To my suprise she said sure it looked pretty slow " so I can handel it". I watched the video do you really think its going to be that slow?.
I was hoping I could see the Pools all I saw was a tiny bit and all I thought was the pool I saw was small.


June 2012 is so far away that I think it will give us lots of time to get to know one another.

I also noticed there is a Volleyball court, so I was thinking it would be fun to get a game together on one of the sea day. We could even do a mini golf event maybe adults and kids, thats if they dont all leave us for thier own clubs.

 

[Piecey]

My MIL called me today she watched the Aqua duck today on Good Morning America. Well I thought I would tease her and ask her if she going to ride it. To my suprise she said sure it looked pretty slow " so I can handel it". I watched the video do you really think its going to be that slow?.
I was hoping I could see the Pools all I saw was a tiny bit and all I thought was the pool I saw was small.


June 2012 is so far away that I think it will give us lots of time to get to know one another.

I also noticed there is a Volleyball court, so I was thinking it would be fun to get a game together on one of the sea day. We could even do a mini golf event maybe adults and kids, thats if they dont all leave us for thier own clubs.

I am apparently going to need to do more research about this ship!

On my Wonder sailing a bunch of the moms got together in the Cove cafe one morning and put together pirate "goodie" bags for the kids to get at dinner. Eye patches, glow in the dark stickers, jewelry, gold coins, etc... it was really neat

 

[Piecey]

Christopher, I saw you talking about FE's on another thread...

Care to explain to me what they are? Is it something that the DIS groups do?

 

[AbsyBabsy]

Christopher, I saw you talking about FE's on another thread...

Care to explain to me what they are? Is it something that the DIS groups do?

Hi Piecey - welcome. I love participating in the FE's - here is a link to give you more information: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2259129&highlight=fish+extender

 

[AbsyBabsy]

Hey gang, I started a facebook page for us. I made it private so none of your "friends" will know when you are going (for privacy - don't want everyone knowing we will be away from our homes for the week. )

If you want me to add you - PM me your facebook name and email. We can more easily see who is going, who is participating in the FE's - we can plan our meet and more!

Amanda

 

[NMMickeymom]

We are confirmed! We booked a dummy cruise last year and just moved it to June 2, 2012. I was thrilled to find out the Fantasy was doing the 7-nighters. 2 cabins - Me, DH, DD's 9 & 10 plus Godparents.

 

[leagirl12]

Hi Piecey - welcome. I love participating in the FE's - here is a link to give you more information: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2259129&highlight=fish+extender

I hope we have enough interest from this group to do FE's. That was such a fun part of our cruise!! My kids really liked it.

 

[sshivers]

I am so excited about booking our 2012 Disney Cruise.
Me (Starla), DH (Lance), DS (Austin - 14), DS (Dustin - 4)

We only have 567 days to go!!

 

[lisamarie30809]

We are booked on this cruise also. 2 adults and one child (6 at sailing). We are in cabin 7400.

We are also sailing the Dream February 3, 2011 for a 3 night for my son's 5th birthday!

We have sailed the Wonder twice in the past.

We are super excited to check out these new Disney ships!

 

[808Mom]

We are officially booked on this cruise and after weeks of lurking I've finally decided to join the DISboards!

Traveling will be myself, DH, DS5 and DD2 (turning 3 the day after we disembark). We'll be celebrating DD's birthday on-board though (can't pass up such a wonderful opportunity). Also with us will be my parents (first-time cruisers).

Looking forward to hearing everyone's planning...ugh such a long wait!