Forget Reality! We're cruising on the Fantasy July 28, 2012!!!

[DVC Mary]

So as some of you know I am off on the MV of the fantasy in 9 days time and was wondering how you guys would like a trip report? I am not planning on doing one on the main board but as you guys will all be cruising on the Fantasy too I don't mind doing a mini TR for your viewing.

Let me know what you think

Tips of any kind would be great. I feel like there's so much I don't know.

When I get onboard, where do I go if I need a Palo/Remy reservations?

Where does one go for........?

Which tours require tickets & where do I go to get them?

Which things should we sign up early for b/c ....... & when/where do we sign up?

When I'm on the Magic or Wonder, it's so easy b/c I feel like I know where to do for everything.

What are the big differences in location for things? Did they change which desk does what? I know all about the aquaduck, restaurants, ie. BIG things, but I'd love the practical advice on what's different.

Let us know if they have Dooney & Bourke bags for the Fantasy like they did for the Dream please! Pictures of anything you want to share would also be great.

Have great time & we will be really grateful for anything you teach us when you get back.

 

[Elfinjojo]

A week til we sail

I woke this morning ready to tackle a long list of things I jotted down last night that needed doing along with a list of things still needed to buy.

Job for the day: Goto town and get last minute bits and bobs.

So my DD and I headed into town this morning(one small shopping mall)so that I could get her some sandals to wear around the ship, however she is an awkward madam and we came out of the shop with a pair of pumps instead lol, they will look fine with her playsuits and sun dresses I am sure., I also got her 2 new swimsuits and bought us both matching T-shirts with Minnie looking rather moody, wearing a union Jack skirt and the wording "feisty" on it.she is only 10 but the size 6(uk) fits her perfectly(this is a very small adults size) mine is a rather not so small adults size we picked up some other bits and pieces and then headed home, satisfied that we had everything that we went for!

Later in the afternoon I took DS to get a haircut ready for the trip, our hairdresser loves to hear our stories about the cruises and has even looked into going on one herself now, but as yet she hasn't taken the plunge! This evening DS took part in a beaver scouts swim gala and fun swim which we went along to watch. bless him, afterwards he said the next time I wear a swim suit will be on the aquaduck

This evening I have continued to work on the FE gifts for the second weeks cruise. I am painting polystyrene Easter eggs to look like minnie and Mickey(I will try and post a pic when they are finished) Mickey eggs have read bottoms and black tops and the yellow buttons, No face. Minnie eggs are all red with White spots. Both will have a ribbon in the top for hanging the egg somewhere should the recipients wish too! There is a Mickey and Minnie for each cabin. each egg has needed at least 3 coats of paint and I have so fa only finished the Mickeys, tomorrow I start on the Minnies. Each cabin will also have a selection bag of easter themed sweets and they will be distributed on Easter sunday There are only 14 cabins taking part(another quiet group) but they are well spread about the ship.
We are also taking part in a magnet exchange so I have been planning the design tonight. I am not sharing them on here though as I might just use them for this FE LOL

ok that is me for tonight....tomorrow the cases come out!

 

[Princess Runner]

My DD just remind me that the Bidibibadi boutique will be operating in the Fantasy, please find out for us how to make the reservations!, dont se anything in the website yet. Other than that I read the ship is very similar to the Dream, but they added / twick some stuff.

Im really exited for you, and by the way March 31st is my birthday. So think of me aboard the Fantasy MV.

Love and blessings

 

[Elfinjojo]

I will raise my sail away champagne glass to You on you birthday as a Toast .

As for BBB I will make a special trip to find out how to book etc as it's not something my DD will be interested in.

 

[Elfinjojo]

This morning we got the cases out of the loft

DD and I went and got the little bit of grocery shopping that we need for the week and a couple of bits and that the trip called for before I set about cleaning the house. This evening I have packed one case DS 's so I am a quarter of the way there

The fe is ongoing and WILL b finished by Thursday night

 

[WAHkoMom]

I just read your first two mini-PTRs, JoJo - - You must be getting soooooooo excited! And it's fun hearing your kids are getting in on the excitement, too.

My DH discovered (and has become mildly obsessed ) with the webcam at Port Canaveral. So we will for sure watch the Magic on the 30th (for Chrissy) and the Fantasy on the 31st (for JoJo) as she sails away!!

Here's the URL if you want to check it out: http://www.portcanaveralwebcam.com/

Good luck to both of you with your last minute "to do"s!

 

[Elfinjojo]

Another member of the webcam obsession , it's so addictive. I have it open at the moment ready to watch the fantasy sail away later for her last preview before the important trip on saturday

 

[Elfinjojo]

So back from work, after a busy day. Today I have changed 1 wall display, a role play corner from a castle to under the sea( I did consider doing a cruise ship but my colleagues think I Am obsessed enough!) made little baskets with the children for Easter and that's without the routine numeracy, literacy and reading that's done daily...phew.

Now I have come home and 1 load of laundry is washed, the kids are fed(including a school friend of Holly's) and the Mickey mouse eggs for the FE have had their yellow buttons painted on . now I need to start on the Minnie eggs.

Once Holly's friend has gone home I shall finish Evan's packing and start on Holly's, and then maybe get onto printing out the magnets.

But of course that's in-between watching the web cam

 

[DVC Mary]

JoJo: Are you a ? Is the MV during your Spring Break?

I can't wait to hear all about your trip. Is it Eastern or Western? I'll check out the webcam to wave you off on the 31st. I hope someone posts navigators asap, maybe not from the MV b/c I'm sure you'll have some special things, but from a different Eastern trip. Have a wonderful maiden voyage you lucky girl![B][/B]

It's my Spring Break this week, so now I'm in hard core planning mode. Made my dining ressies for before & after our trip. Now I'm trying to decide on which St. John excursion to do. We've always spent time in St. Thomas & I'm excited to check out St. John but which excursion.....??????


What excursions does our group have planned?
Some of us our doing the regatta in St. Maarten
We're all looking forward to waverunners on CC & I have a makeup excursion w/ eldest DS for parasailing. The winds were too strong last time.

 

[Princess Runner]

I will raise my sail away champagne glass to You on you birthday as a Toast .

As for BBB I will make a special trip to find out how to book etc as it's not something my DD will be interested in.

Je je je! We are going to be in Jamaica in an all inclusive couples only resort, no the wicked weird ones , but adults only! so kids are staying, je je je

DD was not interested in BBB until she saw her cousin getting the makeover at MK last week, so now she wants it, DD refuses to wear princess costume but she likes the Pirate one, I wander if they have special Pirate Girl makeover...

You are going to have a super blast, are you doing the brunch? that is a must for us, had a reminder set up for April 29 to reserve the brunch at Palo for all the days at sea, I know is $20 but is sooo worth it.

Love and blessings to all

 

[ScrapnCruise]

Hello!My husband, son (14) & I are getting really excited about our cruise on the Disney Fantasy -- 1) Because it’s DISNEY; 2) we’ve NEVER been on a cruise before; and most importantly 3) Celebrating the end of my husband’s third deployment! YES!!! He is scheduled to be home mid-May!!! This has been the hardest!! We’ve celebrated each one with a Disney-related trip. The first one, we stayed at Caribbean Beach; after the 2nd one, we were at WDW during Christmas season & stayed at Wilderness Lodge. This time, we thought we’d go a different route -- CRUISE!!!!
I’m looking at all the excursions there are to do. Let me say..WOW! So. Overwhelming!!!! So…any tips/advice, etc. will be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!

Melanie

 

[Elfinjojo]

JoJo: Are you a ? Is the MV during your Spring Break?

I can't wait to hear all about your trip. Is it Eastern or Western?



What excursions does our group have planned?
Some of us our doing the regatta in St. Maarten
We're all looking forward to waverunners on CC & I have a makeup excursion w/ eldest DS for parasailing. The winds were too strong last time.

Hi, I am not a but a 's assistant, working with 5 and 6yr olds. our Easter break does start this weekend(we don't call it spring break but that is what it is I guess) for 2 weeks but I get an early pass so that we could fly out on Friday....schools here are very fussy about you taking time off in term time but we put in a special plea

the itinerary that we are sailing is western AND eastern as we are doing a B2B
We are not taking any excursions on this cruise, we are in for some serious relaxing so I can't recommend anything, but whatever you choose I am sure you will have fun.

 

[Elfinjojo]

Another busy day at work, followed by a successful visit to the dentist for our 6 monthly check up(all perfct teeth)

The Mickey eggs are finished and the Minnie eggs need one more coat of paint before the White spots can go on...hope to get them finished DS's case is packed completely and DD's is half packed. I just have some adjustments to do to some of her summer dresses that last time she wore them needed the straps sewing up to make them shorter so they wouldn't slip off her shoulders...now they need letting back down again LOL. She has a school dance tomorrow evening so her heeled shoes will be worn, so they will have to go in tHe case tomorrow evening, and her semi formal outfit is. The laundry after I noticed there was a small stain on the front

Tomorrow evening I will pack my case and on Thursday DH will be home from working away in Scotland so he will sort and I will pack his then, along with al the odds and ends, FE gifts wash bags etc...
I am beginning to panic as I am running out of time to get things done...work is getting in the way!!!

 

[WAHkoMom]

Hello!My husband, son (14) & I are getting really excited about our cruise on the Disney Fantasy -- 1) Because it’s DISNEY; 2) we’ve NEVER been on a cruise before; and most importantly 3) Celebrating the end of my husband’s third deployment! YES!!! He is scheduled to be home mid-May!!! This has been the hardest!! We’ve celebrated each one with a Disney-related trip. The first one, we stayed at Caribbean Beach; after the 2nd one, we were at WDW during Christmas season & stayed at Wilderness Lodge. This time, we thought we’d go a different route -- CRUISE!!!!
I’m looking at all the excursions there are to do. Let me say..WOW! So. Overwhelming!!!! So…any tips/advice, etc. will be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!

Melanie

ScrapnCruise / Melanie!

JoJo must be en route to the Fantasy Maiden Voyage, so I'll introduce you to our meet!

We're a pretty quiet bunch, but those of us that check in are friendly!

I think you and your family will love cruising Disney style! And a HUGE thank you to your DH and the whole family for your sacrifices for our country. Hats off!

This is my 3rd Disney cruise. DH and I went on the Dream without our 2 kids last May and it was fab - u - lous! Can't wait to spend a whole week on the Fantasy (4 nights was not long enough!) with DD and DS.

We're still deciding about excursions - I just want to cab it to the beaches, but we'll see.

Ask questions, and if I or anyone can answer, we will!

 

[Elfinjojo]

Almost en-route

Welcome to the group, I will chat to you some more when I get back, but in just 4 hrs time we head off to the airport to fly over from the UK to meet the MV of the Fantasy


ok this is my final update on Pre trip report, I may check in during the cruise but the main TR will be done when we return in two weeks.

I made a mistake yesterday wheI said we were sailing eastern and western itineraries this time, infact we are sailing the same itinerary twice, but with grand cayman and cozomel swapped around on days on the second cruise. When we cruise the B2B with you guys in the summer it will be eastern and western

Ok so it is 2.30 am in the UK as I write this, too excited to sleep and only just finished sorting everything out from packing to straightening the house. I had an emotional day at work with a collegue retiring(she was also my DD 's teacher for two years and by far her favourite so far!) but it was also an exciting day as it was confirmed that I can apply for assessment to gain a higher level teachers assistant status

Ok won't bore you with the ins and outs of the packing etc...so I will say good night and try and get a couple of hours sleep before the household is up and ready to go.

SEE YOU REAL SOON

 

[Smileneyes]

Almost en-route

Welcome to the group, I will chat to you some more when I get back, but in just 4 hrs time we head off to the airport to fly over from the UK to meet the MV of the Fantasy


ok this is my final update on Pre trip report, I may check in during the cruise but the main TR will be done when we return in two weeks.

I made a mistake yesterday wheI said we were sailing eastern and western itineraries this time, infact we are sailing the same itinerary twice, but with grand cayman and cozomel swapped around on days on the second cruise. When we cruise the B2B with you guys in the summer it will be eastern and western

Ok so it is 2.30 am in the UK as I write this, too excited to sleep and only just finished sorting everything out from packing to straightening the house. I had an emotional day at work with a collegue retiring(she was also my DD 's teacher for two years and by far her favourite so far!) but it was also an exciting day as it was confirmed that I can apply for assessment to gain a higher level teachers assistant status

Ok won't bore you with the ins and outs of the packing etc...so I will say good night and try and get a couple of hours sleep before the household is up and ready to go.

SEE YOU REAL SOON

Safe travels, JoJo...we look forward to hearing about your fun!

 

[Smileneyes]

Okay, it is now officially time for our clan to be pumped up...we completed online check-in today, and have booked our excursions!

No, we're not packed yet....

--Drew

 

[Elfinjojo]

Good morning from ORLANDO! We are finally here and can't believe that in just a few short hours we will be on the DISNEY FANTASY!!!!

We had an uneventful flight over from London Gatwick, after I had only 3 hours sleep the night before LOL and after a short shuttle ride to the hotel we ordered room service and crashed out early-well early for US time, late for UK time(would have been near midnight UK) but we are all up and wide awake at 5am US time, too excited to sleep anymore

The shuttle back to the airport comes for us at 9.30 so we are now pacing. We will do breakfast soon and make sure that we have everything we need for our day bag and that the rest of the cases are packed back up again. Hopefully we won't have too long to wait for a DCL bus to the port and then the adventure really begins.

Be sure to watch us on webcam sail away.

I will update when I can but will do a day by day TR on return

 

[princesscinderella]

We are going to watch you sail away!!! Have a great time!

I have not been on the cruise forum in a week. We have decided to become DVC members so I have been on that forum all week getting my DVC education. We have a contract for resale in at boardwalk villas so hopefully in 60 days as long as Disney does not exercise first right of refusal. Disney makes it so fun to part with all your hard earned bucks.

 

[Smileneyes]

Got the webcam up and running. Ready to watch the maiden voyage!