Jammin' to Jamaica - Aug 30 2014 ~ Fantasy ~ 7-Night Western

[sweetlovin']

We cruised last September in the middle of hurricane season. Honestly, I took the risk with no insurance. Depending on if a system is forming, they will switch order of the ports we go to or which ports we go to. I personally don't care too much about what ports we go to so its ok to me. They will make the best decision they can with the information given.

I think that is the only good reason to book excursions through Disney. This trip, I may end up just booking everything through them. I don't care which ports we go to either, but I will book excursions.

The Southern Caribbean (Oct) cruise I am not worrying about it and will book excursions outside of Disney. This cruise however, I think I will book through Disney to make sure I don't have to pay if we end up changing ports.

 

[LiseG]

Wow - so if it was the case that the cruise went from 7 days to 4 days would Disney refund us the money for cutting short our cruise or would we have to buy insurance to compensate for that? Now I am a little worried...

You can tell we're not worried this will be out 5th fall trip. Disney was awesome... they really know how to take care of people... well they ARE Disney

Disney Cruise Lines refunded 50% of the cruise cost and gave us the offer of 25% off a cruise the following year. The trip insurance paid for the extra nights at the hotel and meals while we waited for the cruise to start. Insurance covers what is lost that can't be refunded, expenses due to delays, etc.

We actually had a great time at Disney All-Star and originally we hadn't planned a day at the parks. Let's just call it a interesting itinerary change ... so it's all good

 

[LiseG]

Sorry Sweetlovin - the insurance paragraph in my previous comment was suppose to be a quote from LissG previous comments, I don't know why it did not appear in quotes (just fixed it)

I have never bought insurance for any cruise before, never really wanted to spend the money, but I am a little worried about this one being so long (7 days) and during hurricane season. I might have to do more research.

I bought the insurance for the first cruise because Sabrina was only 3, and I was worried she'd pick up a flu at daycare and we would have to cancel. Hurricanes didn't even cross my mind.

 

[LiseG]

Thanks for the tips. There is so much to look into before the trip! Are there perks to stay on the ship when it docks at port or activities going on? We will have grandpa (74yrs) and my little one (3 yrs), so a lot of those really active excursions don't really work out for us. I guess we could walk around town...?

You asked about shipboard perks on shore days. Typically the spa has special offers. I remember a sampler with 15 min of 3 different treatments for a sweet deal. Specials will be advertised in the Navigator (daily newsletter). I just looked at a Navigator for Day 1 on a Fantasy cruise. The spa was offering an extra 15 minute spa treatment for a same day booking. Sound good to me.

SPOILER ALERT: If you NEED to know everything, there are Navigators from previous cruises you can view here on the DIS click here. I didn't even hear about the DIS until we were on our 3rd cruise. I try to skip a few Magic Moments here and there when I post. I think NOT knowing EVERYTHING makes a first cruise or new route a bit more magical

 

[DznyCrzy11]

Hi!! Add me to the list!!! It will be me and my DH. We just cruised on the Dream September 1-5 and booked a 3 night for Aug 28 but have decided to cruise on the 7 night western on August 30. We absolutely loved the cruise!!! We will be celebrating our 9th anniversary on September 4. Hopefully August 30 - September 6 will be as smooth sailing as our last cruise!!

Also trying to work in a 3 night in May....if only airfare was not so expensive!! :/

My ticker will be updated tonight, yay!!

Sent from my Galaxy SII

 

[sweetlovin']

Hi!! Add me to the list!!! It will be me and my DH. We just cruised on the Dream September 1-5 and booked a 3 night for Aug 28 but have decided to cruise on the 7 night western on August 30. We absolutely loved the cruise!!! We will be celebrating our 9th anniversary on September 4. Hopefully August 30 - September 6 will be as smooth sailing as our last cruise!!

Also trying to work in a 3 night in May....if only airfare was not so expensive!! :/

My ticker will be updated tonight, yay!!

Sent from my Galaxy SII

Welcome to the group Lots of anniversary celebrations

 

[TinkerMama88]

Hey All! Can we join the fun? The Davis Family will be sailing along with yall next August!

My name is Amira and my family consists of DH Michael, DD Mari 5 (She will be 6 on the Cruise) and DS Jackson 9mos, but he will be just shy of two when we set sail.

After a few years in the park we decided to switch it up and go on our first cruise. My DH and I will be celebrating our anniversary. We would also love to participate in FE, if there is still space

Can't wait!

 

[DznyCrzy11]

Welcome to the group Lots of anniversary celebrations

Thank you! I cannot wait!!!

 

[LiseG]

DznyCrzy11

So glad the two of you will be celebrating your anniversary with us on the Fantasy. We'll be celebrating our 20th on Sept 3.

I'll add you to the cruisers list as well as the celebrations on the first post. Let me know if you'd like to participate in the FE.

Lise

 

[LiseG]

TinkerMama88

We can't wait to meet you, Michael, DD6 Mari and DS21mo Jackson.

Another anniversary how wonderful. I'll add you to the cruisers list, celebrations and, of course, the FE

This is goint to be great!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Welcome!

 

[SosaDisneyFamily]

Hi!! Add me to the list!!! It will be me and my DH. We just cruised on the Dream September 1-5 and booked a 3 night for Aug 28 but have decided to cruise on the 7 night western on August 30. We absolutely loved the cruise!!! We will be celebrating our 9th anniversary on September 4. Hopefully August 30 - September 6 will be as smooth sailing as our last cruise!!

Also trying to work in a 3 night in May....if only airfare was not so expensive!! :/

My ticker will be updated tonight, yay!!

Sent from my Galaxy SII

We were on that cruise

 

[sweetlovin']

It is with a heavy heart that I am canceling this cruise. Samantha and Nico are both officially home school (no virtual school). Samantha has asked to change to the Halloween Cruise on Oct 25th, 2014.

I thought since Julie took Sam's original cruise choice, then her second choice (Transatlantic Eastbound I had to change because of Julie's graduation) I feel like she should have the cruise that she wants. I hope you all have an amazing cruise and I hope some of you stay in touch. This group is awesome maybe we will meet up on another cruise at a later time.

 

[LiseG]

It is with a heavy heart that I am canceling this cruise. Samantha and Nico are both officially home school (no virtual school). Samantha has asked to change to the Halloween Cruise on Oct 25th, 2014.

I thought since Julie took Sam's original cruise choice, then her second choice (Transatlantic Eastbound I had to change because of Julie's graduation) I feel like she should have the cruise that she wants. I hope you all have an amazing cruise and I hope some of you stay in touch. This group is awesome maybe we will meet up on another cruise at a later time.

Hi Bernadette,

So sorry we won't be seeing you on this cruise. Yes pease stay in touch. Sabrina would love to meet your kiddos... hoping we can find a cruise together sometime

Lise

 

[SosaDisneyFamily]

Hi!! Add me to the list!!! It will be me and my DH. We just cruised on the Dream September 1-5 and booked a 3 night for Aug 28 but have decided to cruise on the 7 night western on August 30. We absolutely loved the cruise!!! We will be celebrating our 9th anniversary on September 4. Hopefully August 30 - September 6 will be as smooth sailing as our last cruise!!

Also trying to work in a 3 night in May....if only airfare was not so expensive!! :/

My ticker will be updated tonight, yay!!

Sent from my Galaxy SII

We were on this cruise too, did you do the fe , which gruop. We were in group 1

 

[DznyCrzy11]

DznyCrzy11

So glad the two of you will be celebrating your anniversary with us on the Fantasy. We'll be celebrating our 20th on Sept 3.

I'll add you to the cruisers list as well as the celebrations on the first post. Let me know if you'd like to participate in the FE.

Lise

Thank you!! It seems a lot of people have an anniversary during that time.

We were on that cruise

We were on this cruise too, did you do the fe , which gruop. We were in group 1

Yes, we were on the same cruise!! I believe you were the one who created the meet up, which we were going to make it to but didn't.

 

[LiseG]

Hi I will be cruising on this cruise. It will be our first. My husband, myself, and my son who will be a year old. Also they brother will be getting married on the cruise so other family members will be on the ship as well. We would love to participate in the FE.

Did your brother or his fiancée join our thread yet? We'd love to hear more about the wedding.

 

[LiseG]

My BFF and her DH and DS are coming on this cruise also!!!!! Yippeeeee. SO EXCITED!

Shelley - did your BFF and family join the DIS yet? How old is her DS? He might want to join the KIDS ONLY thread and meet some DISfriends before the cruise.

Lise

 

[ja_rule_lover420]

Hey everyone my Sister and her family are joining us on this cruise. She will being joining the board.

 

[2manyprincesses]

Hey Everyone!

I would like to join the thread! We are taking the plunge on our first DCL cruise!! The kids have never cruised and my husband and I have only done one other (Carnival ) So we are REALLY looking forward to this trip!

So, we are: Josh, Bridget and the girls Becca (13 at the time of sailing) plays lacrosse and field hockey, Anna (11) theater and volleyball, Elaina (10) soccer and field hockey and Karina (6) lacrosse. We are from the Baltimore area and LOVE our Ravens and Orioles

We are interested in joining the FE group as well.

Thanks!!
Bridget

Also just realized I need to update my siggie. ages are all wrong!