July 16, 2016 Disney Fantasy, Eastern Caribbean

[Madzac]

That's wonderful you get a whole week before!!

Thanks so much for your advice! Since we only have 1 day we are planning to hit rope drop and do as much as we can. Does there tend to be much availability for 4th fast passes? We had the old system down to a science but this is all new.

 

[cmsb]

When you go to the kiosk, it is unlikely that you will find a 4th FP for one of the major rides or character meet and greets. However, if you are handy with your smartphone and willing to keep refreshing, you can often change your fastpass to a more popular ride because people are constantly dropping and changing fastpasses. I also found that if I search for single fastpasses that have overlapping times, I am able to get 4 fastpasses for 7DMT, Splash Mountain, and other big rides. That can involve spending a bit of time on your phone, but I do it while we are waiting in line and it is so worth it when you can walk right onto a ride with a 40+ minute line.

 

[IndyMouseFan]

It's a "happy dancing" day!! I just made my final payment!!! Now, to countdown to online check in and scheduling brunch at Palo -- wooo hooo!!!

 

[budamacdvcr]

That's wonderful you get a whole week before!!

Thanks so much for your advice! Since we only have 1 day we are planning to hit rope drop and do as much as we can. Does there tend to be much availability for 4th fast passes? We had the old system down to a science but this is all new.

Pretty sure you can book 4th FP+ on mobile phone now. If I come across what I read I will pass along a link. What we do with rope drop is hit Tommorowland for Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear (many times able to do Buzz back-to-back). We then head over to Adventureland for Jungle Cruise and Pirates then breakfast. We have used 7DMT, BTMRR and Peter Pan then for FP+ and then go from there.

 

[cheframatici]

It's a "happy dancing" day!! I just made my final payment!!! Now, to countdown to online check in and scheduling brunch at Palo -- wooo hooo!!!

We have never done Palo brunch, what do you like about it?

 

[Luv2trav]

We have never done Palo brunch, what do you like about it?

I am curious to know this too??

 

[IndyMouseFan]

We have never done Palo brunch, what do you like about it?

I am curious to know this too??

We liked it because it was our "date" during our 4 day cruise on the Dream. Our son was 12 and loved being with the other kids in the club -- but before we left for the cruise, we agreed that we would eat dinner together as a family every night....so I scheduled brunch for my husband and I. It was a beautiful day -- we had a table next to the windows -- excellent service -- no rush -- fabulous food -- and they wrapped up a piece of candy from the dessert table for us to take back to our cabin for our son. I can't wait to do it again!!

 

[DisneyKitties]

hi everyone. My husband and i were looking at the port adventures. we were curious if anyone can answer us about times. were looking at the dolphin swimming at Tortola and Parasailing at Castaway. Does anyone know what time these would be happening?

 

[Madzac]

When you do online check in there will be a list of times to choose from. Prior to that I don't think there is any publication of times. It would be nice to know! I'm wondering about times for the Tour to Virgin Gorda inTortola also. If you haven't found out before I'm happy to tell you what I'm seeing at silver check in in a couple weeks

 

[DisneyKitties]

if you wouldnt mind that would be awesome! its hard to plan when you dont know times! and of course im the last to book because were firs timers

 

[cmsb]

When you do online check in there will be a list of times to choose from. Prior to that I don't think there is any publication of times. It would be nice to know! I'm wondering about times for the Tour to Virgin Gorda inTortola also. If you haven't found out before I'm happy to tell you what I'm seeing at silver check in in a couple weeks

We would like to do the Virgin Gorda tour, too. I'd like to book something for the morning because we have main seating dinner and I'm afraid an afternoon tour would get back too late. I wish the possible times were available for viewing to help with planning. Oh well, just 16 more days until silver booking!

 

[Madzac]

We would like to do the Virgin Gorda tour, too. I'd like to book something for the morning because we have main seating dinner and I'm afraid an afternoon tour would get back too late. I wish the possible times were available for viewing to help with planning. Oh well, just 16 more days until silver booking!

I've read that there is an afternoon option that doesn't get back til after 5 pm and we are also early dinner. Hopefully there will be a morning one too!
I kind of wish pirate night was after St Thomas day so we'd have a sleep in sea day after pirate night party!
What are you guys thinking in St Thomas? We'd like to do the champagne catamaran if there's space. If it probably trunk bay.

 

[cmsb]

I've read that there is an afternoon option that doesn't get back til after 5 pm and we are also early dinner. Hopefully there will be a morning one too!
I kind of wish pirate night was after St Thomas day so we'd have a sleep in sea day after pirate night party!
What are you guys thinking in St Thomas? We'd like to do the champagne catamaran if there's space. If it probably trunk bay.

I'm learning towards going to see the butterflies at St. Thomas. My boys really like them and it sounds like a neat experience. My husband is hoping for a morning at the pool when the ship is somewhat empty, so I think we will spend the morning on the ship and head over there after lunch. Very low key. On our last cruise, we spent the morning on the ship when we docked in Jamaica and the boys had the Mickey pool to themselves for an hour. It was one of our best mornings. We are hoping for a repeat of that.

When is Pirate night? We missed the buffet and fireworks last time because the boys were too tired. I hope we make it this year!

 

[Madzac]

I'm learning towards going to see the butterflies at St. Thomas. My boys really like them and it sounds like a neat experience. My husband is hoping for a morning at the pool when the ship is somewhat empty, so I think we will spend the morning on the ship and head over there after lunch. Very low key. On our last cruise, we spent the morning on the ship when we docked in Jamaica and the boys had the Mickey pool to themselves for an hour. It was one of our best mornings. We are hoping for a repeat of that.

When is Pirate night? We missed the buffet and fireworks last time because the boys were too tired. I hope we make it this year!

Tortola night unfortunately! I'm worried about tired kids too!

 

[budamacdvcr]

hi everyone. My husband and i were looking at the port adventures. we were curious if anyone can answer us about times. were looking at the dolphin swimming at Tortola and Parasailing at Castaway. Does anyone know what time these would be happening?

Tortolla Dolphin Swim (TT07)

Parasailing (C08)

When you do online check in there will be a list of times to choose from. Prior to that I don't think there is any publication of times. It would be nice to know! I'm wondering about times for the Tour to Virgin Gorda inTortola also. If you haven't found out before I'm happy to tell you what I'm seeing at silver check in in a couple weeks

Tour to Virgin Gorda

We would like to do the Virgin Gorda tour, too. I'd like to book something for the morning because we have main seating dinner and I'm afraid an afternoon tour would get back too late. I wish the possible times were available for viewing to help with planning. Oh well, just 16 more days until silver booking!

See above for Tour Time

 

[Madzac]

Thank you so much!!!

 

[DisneyKitties]

Tortolla Dolphin Swim (TT07)
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Parasailing (C08)
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Tour to Virgin Gorda
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See above for Tour Time

You're the best!!!

 

[budamacdvcr]

Thank you so much!!!

You're the best!!!

No Worries, glad to help out.

 

[cmsb]

Thank you for posting the times!!

 

[DisneyKitties]

Just requested rotation 2 for our dining!