June 13, 2015 Western Fantasy

[bobbi565]

Hi All! We just had our dummy date change to this, our actual vacation date on the Fantasy for next summer. We are so excited to sail on the Fantasy again. Last year we tried an aft stateroom on deck six and loved it, so this time we asked for 8188, which we've seen has an absolutely HUGE verandah and, luckily, we got it. It's me, DH, and DS who will be 12 at the time of the cruise. Anyone else onboard with us?

Post your information here, and we'll keep a list of our shipmates here in the first post.
1. bobbi565 - Bobbi (50), DH Mike (51), and DS Joel (12)
2. SonyaShay - Sonya (30), DH Billy (33), and DD Kaitlin (7)
3. Tanya (40), DH Scooter (45), and DD Tinsley (8)
4. Paragd911 - Mark, DW Joy, DD Marissa (18), and DS Ryan (16)
5. Cinderbrella1 - Sue, DH Rob, DD Laura (17), DD Rebecca (15), DS Daniel (13), DS John (13)
6. Jself721 - Jennifer, DH Ken, DD Ashton (12), DS Cole (8), DA Cathy, DU Sam
7. gene2geno - Joan and DH Gene
8. skelly6090 - skelly6090, DD, DGD, DGD, DGS (8), DGGD (5), DGGD (7)
9. juliep - Julie, DH Rich, DD (13), DD (13), and DS (11)
10. khomer504 - Karen, DH Chris, DD Abby (13), DS Andy (9)
11. rebeccam31- Rebecca (46), DH Ed (53), DD Sam (13)


FE Group: please PM SonyaShay (first post below), and she will let you know how to join up! Our FE will be divided up into groups of 10 to keep it manageable, but you can join as many groups as you want! If you're not familiar with the FE concept, here's a handy link that will answer many of your questions:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3221387

 

[SonyaShay]

I booked this trip yesterday along with my sister and her family!

In our room will be myself (Sonya, 30), DH (Billy, 33) and DD (Kaitlin, 7) {all ages at sailing} in room 2524.

My sister (Tanya, 40) my BIL (Scooter, 45) and my niece (Tinsley, 8) will be in connecting 2526.

This will be my our 2nd cruise and my sister's 1st.

 

[bobbi565]

Welcome aboard! Was your previous cruise with Disney? We've cruised with Disney three times before and once with Norwegian. We liked Norwegian, but it couldn't compare with the Disney magic! If you have any questions about the Fantasy or this itinerary, I can definitely share my experiences. We did the Western on the Magic a few years ago (I've linked my trippie in my signature) except with Key West instead of Falmouth, Jamaica.

 

[SonyaShay]

yes our cruise was on the Dream in Sept/Oct 2012 when our daughter was 4. We had so much fun but once I got home and relived the days by looking over the navigators I realized we didn't do most of the activities on the ship. I don't even think we can do everything on a 7 day but we will try

I looked through both of your trip reports yesterday afternoon while I was supposed to be working

 

[bobbi565]

Thanks for directing our thread to IrishCowboy, Sonya!

 

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list
Have a great cruise!

 

[SonyaShay]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list
Have a great cruise!

thanks!

 

[Paragd911]

We're In! Who's coming with us!

It will be DH Mark DW Joy DD Marissa (18 HS graduation) DS Ryan (16)
& DDog Bingo!

 

[SonyaShay]

Is it sad that this cruise is 14 months away yet I am thinking about it daily? I am ready to start making gifts for the FE Exchange!

 

[Cinderbrella1]

Count us in, too. I'm sooo excited!
DH Rob, DD Laura 17, DD Rebecca 15, DS Daniel 13, DS John 13, and Myself, Sue
This will be our first time sailing the Western Caribbean, and second cruise on Disney's Fantasy.

 

[bobbi565]

Count us in, too. I'm sooo excited!
DH Rob, DD Laura 17, DD Rebecca 15, DS Daniel 13, DS John 13, and Myself, Sue
This will be our first time sailing the Western Caribbean, and second cruise on Disney's Fantasy.

Welcome aboard! We're super excited here, too! This is our second cruise on the Fantasy too, but we did the Western on the Magic in 2008. That itinerary included Key West and not Jamaica, and we fell in love with Grand Cayman. Can't wait to go back there again.

 

[Jself721]

Just booked this morning! So hello! Last cruise was June 2013 Western Caribbean and one before that was July 2011 Bahamas.

Can't wait for next summer!!

Jennifer

 

[SonyaShay]

Just booked this morning! So hello! Last cruise was June 2013 Western Caribbean and one before that was July 2011 Bahamas.

Can't wait for next summer!!

Jennifer

Glad you are joining us! How many will be in your group?

 

[bobbi565]

Just booked this morning! So hello! Last cruise was June 2013 Western Caribbean and one before that was July 2011 Bahamas.

Can't wait for next summer!!

Jennifer

Welcome aboard! Looking forward to sharing the excitement with you. I'll keep an eye out on the fb group to add you in!

 

[Jself721]

We will have 6 in our group. Me, Jennifer, My DH Ken, My DD Ashton (will be 12), and my DS Cole (will be 8). We are traveling with my aunt and uncle, Cathy and Sam.

 

[bobbi565]

Welcome to your whole crew! My DS will be 12 yo at the time of the cruise, but he's a very young 12. I'll be interested to see if he chooses to spend more of his time at the Oceaneer Club/Lab or Edge, since he'll be old enough for both on the next cruise!

 

[dianachaney77]

We will be on this cruise as well. There are 7 in our group. Myself - Diana (37), DH - Casey (39), DS - Caleb (8), Aunt Theresa (late 50's), my girlfriend Heather (43), her husband Shannon (41), and their daughter Haley (6).

This is the second cruise for my aunt and my family, but the first for my girlfriend and her family. We were on the Magic in 2009 and found it to be the best vacation we had ever had! I'm so happy we are booked again and can't wait for next June!

 

[bobbi565]

We will be on this cruise as well. There are 7 in our group. Myself - Diana (37), DH - Casey (39), DS - Caleb (8), Aunt Theresa (late 50's), my girlfriend Heather (43), her husband Shannon (41), and their daughter Haley (6).

This is the second cruise for my aunt and my family, but the first for my girlfriend and her family. We were on the Magic in 2009 and found it to be the best vacation we had ever had! I'm so happy we are booked again and can't wait for next June!

Welcome aboard! You will love the Fantasy. It's spectacular. Looks like you and Jself721 both have 8yo boys. Could be fun!

 

[dianachaney77]

Welcome aboard! You will love the Fantasy. It's spectacular. Looks like you and Jself721 both have 8yo boys. Could be fun!

Thank you! I am hoping our son can make fast friends with some of the other kids on our cruise. He tends to be a little shy at first, but when he gets around other boys his age he usually opens right up.

 

[Jself721]

Welcome to your whole crew! My DS will be 12 yo at the time of the cruise, but he's a very young 12. I'll be interested to see if he chooses to spend more of his time at the Oceaneer Club/Lab or Edge, since he'll be old enough for both on the next cruise!

I'll be interested to see where my daughter picks to be. She is pretty easy going and loves little kids, but we have done the OC/OL twice now, so if she is brave enough, I hope she will try Edge. However DB will be in the OC/OL, so we will see!! I think she will want to tour both on the first day and then decide.