Lesbian couple considering honeymoon on Fantasy

[Madhattr]

My DH and myself have taken 6 Disney cruises and met some of the most fabulous straight couples at our dining tables. 4 of those very couples will be joining us on our upcoming west bound transatlantic cruise. What a table it's going to be! You will be amazed at how Disney is able to match you up with really great people. Congrats to you both and ENJOY!

 

[Momof2inCT]

Congratulations! I agree with the previous posters and think this should be a non-issue. And, for whatever it is worth, my very young kiddos (1 and 4) know that families come in all shapes and sizes. They wouldn't blink an eye. I think too, Disney wouldn't put you with anyone from a region of the country that isn't marriage equality friendly.

HOWEVER, on our last cruise, we did almost have serious words with a family from the deep south who told my husband that they thought he looked like Edward Snowden. We were pretty appalled since we're in the "Snowden is a traitor" camp. Once we got it straightened out that they weren't trying to be offensive (apparently they think he is a hero...I still think they are misinformed..haha) and it was a difference of political opinion, we could all relax and they were very nice people otherwise. Although...I was glad it was a big ship! We did meet many nice people from all over the world, including a family from Qatar that we hung out with the entire trip. Have a great time!

 

[SLK1]

About 15 years ago, we were only a family of four. Our children were 2 and 4. They sat us with a honeymoon couple. We were fine with it but I did feel bad for the couple. I'm glad to hear Disney pays more attention to table seatings now! Having said all that, we are not a fan of being grouped with others. We are a family of 6 so it doesn't happen now but I would request a table for two if it was me. I've had too many awkward dinners to have to do that for an entire week that I've paid for.

 

[DisneYE]

Joining the others on here to say Congrats and wish both of you all the best..

In my experience most on the DCL are fairly educated people and treat others no matter their religion, race, etc with the utmost respect. That's why I love the DCL!

My only worries when seating with others for dinner are:
- When we don't speak a common language (all 3 of us speak 3 languages...and it gets awkward when you can't communicate with your table mates)
- When others are offended by alcohol on the table (i'm not a big drinker but i like my bottle of wine with dinner at the table and sometimes like to share with others...once we were seated with a nice muslim couple but I noticed them really uncomfortable with our alcoholic drinks on the table...had to refrain from ordering from the 2nd nite.. )....

So if you have any particular request during dinner just contact DCL and ask..

Cheers

 

[JohnDS]

My only worries when seating with others for dinner are:
- When we don't speak a common language (all 3 of us speak 3 languages...and it gets awkward when you can't communicate with your table mates)
- When others are offended by alcohol on the table (i'm not a big drinker but i like my bottle of wine with dinner at the table and sometimes like to share with others...once we were seated with a nice muslim couple but I noticed them really uncomfortable with our alcoholic drinks on the table...had to refrain from ordering from the 2nd nite.. )....

So if you have any particular request during dinner just contact DCL and ask..

Cheers

The language thing can be tricky but if everyones willing it can be fun.

For your second point I would have ordered my drink the second night as well if I wanted it. While it's certainly considerate of you to think of other people, they should also be considerate of you. If they are offended by your choice of beverage or food, then they should consider asking to be moved.

 

[DisneYE]

The language thing can be tricky but if everyones willing it can be fun.

yeah i agree...but it's more enjoyable if all speak the same language from the get go...although you could also get the grump, antisocial types..

For your second point I would have ordered my drink the second night as well if I wanted it. While it's certainly considerate of you to think of other people, they should also be considerate of you. If they are offended by your choice of beverage or food, then they should consider asking to be moved.

It wasn't a big deal for me not to drink alcohol during dinner so i opted for being corteous...I'm usually just in a fantastic mood during cruise time and would (almost) do anything to please anyone.. (wish I could live there)

 

[storknurse13]

Congratulations!! My partner and I have been together for 12 years and FINALLY married in July 2013. We have taken 12 cruises and no other cruise line does it like Disney! You will be treated like royalty! Before our three children, we were seated with couples from all over the world and all were accepting and have always had an amazing vacation! It's truly magical when you board the ship for the very first time and they announce you and your new wife as " Disney welcomes the _______family" you and your wife will get the warm fuzzy feeling that will continue throughout your cruise! Enjoy and keep us posted!

 

[Rdwaters76]

First off, congrats on the honeymoon! Secondly, you shouldn't have a thing to worry about. I've been on many Disney cruises with my partner, and it's been great. Never had any issues at all!

 

[ibouncetoo]

something I haven't seen noted yet is that you may want to check out your cruise meet thread and introduce yourselves. you may find couples on there who you would like to have seating with, get to know your table mates before you leave home.
just a thought. have a great time!

I second this. We have good friends we met on this message board who were nervous about this issue. We ended up making a table of four adult couples and had an absolute blast. Three of us couples have cruised together again twice since then... That's how well we hit it off!

This would be my suggestion. Join in the meet thread for your cruise and get to know some of the people. On our last cruise I know a few pairs of DIS members requested to be sat together for MDR and they had a great time.

Congrats and I hope you have a fantastic cruise and honeymoon!

Couldn't agree more with this! I've made lifelong friends from my cruise pals that I first 'met' here on the DISboards. All my early cruises I'd arranged table mates from the thread. Later cruises, we were all booking the same cruise from day one and sometimes had two large tables full of people!

.

 

[dolly25]

If anyone is uncomfortable, they will ask to be moved to another table. People move for many reasons. I cruised with my adult daughter and were seated with just one other couple my age. My daughter and I enjoy to have a bottle of wine with dinner, the other couple did not drink, they ordered cokes with dinner. We felt uncomfortable having wine, while they were drinking soft drinks....it shouldn't have bother us ..but we felt like lushes....so we did ask to be moved. If we were with a larger group, like 6-8.we would have been fine. But just us and them. 3 women, 1 man it was just awkward

 

[Agent 86]

I have been a surrogate mother for two gay couples

I'm reading through some of the older "honeymoon" related threads in advance of our upcoming honeymoon cruise and I just wanted to say how wonderful this is. My partner and I have only just started researching our surrogacy options. Surrogates provide an absolutely incredible gift - and you've done it twice!

 

[Ajojo]

On our last cruise on the Fanatasy, my mother and I were seated with an older lesbian couple who had taken many Disney trips and cruises. They were so fun to meet and spend time with. Very outgoing, and well travelled. Also at our table were another mom and daughter, and a solo cruiser in her 40's. It was a great table.