May 31, 2014 Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Meet thread!

[mousefan4ever]

whoo...i made up a ticker too...LOL

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[TinaRN]

Hi all!! We are from Baton Rouge, LA. We will be joining the rest of the Louisiana crew!! It is our second Disney Cruise. We originally booked a 3 night, but decided to upgrade to a 7 night.

1. Where do you live?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2. Married? How long?
yes 10 yrs

3. Do you have kids? How old will they be when we cruise?
1, she is 14 will be celebrating her 15th birthday on the cruise!!

4. Do you have any pets?
2 Great Danes (Ace and Zeppelin) 1 Shepherd Mix (Harleigh) 3 Mini Dachshunds (Prince, Poppy, and Polly) and 2 Tortoises (Tortilla and Quesadilla)

5. What do you do for a living?
Teacher:

We are from Baton Rouge (Central) too. If you don't mind me asking, where do you teach and what subject & grade do you teach?

 

[Princess_Kayla]

309 days!

 

[fabulousoldshoes]

Hey everyone, I'm Breanna! My family just booked this cruise while on the Magic Med cruise this week. This will be our 6th cruise (finally gold! ) but our first time on the Fantasy, we've been on the the Magic four times (Mexican Riviera, Baltic, Canada/New England Coast, and the med) and the Wonder once for the Alaskan cruise. I will be 18 on this cruise and we'll be celebrating my graduation which is on the 17th of May!

Our sailing party is me, Breanna (18), and Mike (Dad) and Lorie (Mom). Hopefully my best friend and her parents will be joining us as well but they haven't booked yet.

 

[fabulousoldshoes]

1. Where do you live? Tennessee

2. Married? How long? No

3. Do you have kids? How old will they be when we cruise? I'm the "kid", I'll be 18

4. Do you have any pets? We have three indoor cats, several outdoor cats ( that are really just strays we feed, but I count them) and also a dog

5. What do you do for a living? I'm a student, my parents are both engineers

6. Is #5 what you always wanted to be when you grew up? (or, for the youth in our group, what do you want to be when you grow up?! I want to be a sports broadcaster

7. Favorite movie? I don't have a favorite movie, I can't even pick a favorite Disney movie. I like so many.

8. Favorite type of music? Indie Pop

9. Favorite TV Show? Once again, don't really have a favorite. Some of the ones that the whole family watches include Supernatural and Arrow. Me and my mom like our dramas though like Pretty Little Liars and we also watch So You Think You Can Dance. Plus a lot of others!

10. Where did you go to school/college? What did you major in? Dad went to Auburn and mom went to University of Tennessee Chattanooga

11. Do you like to watch/play sports? What kind? Fave team? We Auburn football season tickets. I also really like most Olympic sports, I just went to the FINA World Championships while in Barcelona after our cruise this week and saw synchronized swimming

12. What do you like to do in your spare time / hobbies? I do lots of theatre

13. Favorite vacation ever? Without a doubt the Baltic cruise in 2010 it was beautiful and the weather was perfect.

14. What would you say your fashion style is? I don't know?

15. When is your bday? March 1st 1996

16. Are you an introvert or extrovert? Introvert, my whole family is

17. How many times have you been to WDW? Once to WDW and once to WDL. When I get on this cruise though I will have been a second time on my senior class trip.

18. Who is your favorite DISNEY CHARACTER?!? That is a very hard question! I love Tiana and Rapunzel as far as princesses go. But I pretty much like all the Disney characters haha

19. Favorite thing about Disney World/Land/Cruise I just love being on the ship and how wonderful all the crew is.

20. Favorite quote I think of a good one off the top of my head.

21. Post a picture of yourself or your family

 

[ktb2002]

Kayla, I sent you a PM for the fish extender but it doesn't show up in my sent folder. Could you please let me know if you've gotten it?

 

[slowly]

Aloha! Please add us to the list! We finally pulled the trigger and ended up with a very low rm, 2040!!! It was the only OV available so we are hoping for an upgrade or a move up. Not really as important as being on board the ship!! This will be our 5th DCL cruise but 1st on the Fantasy. It will be my DW, DD 14 & DD 10. We have another family who may join us as well but they have not booked. We are interested in the smaller FE group if possible.

Yes we are from HI and we can answer any Aulani questions as well. We have been fortunate enough to have gone quite a bit considering we live just 15 mins away. Hey, someone has to do it!

1. Where do you live?
Ewa Beach, HI
2. Married? How long
Yes, 17 yrs
3. Do you have kids? How old will they be when we cruise?
Have two children - DD 14 when we cruise and DD 10 when we cruise
4. Do you have any pets?
2...Jindo Dogs-Kainalu & Makena
5. What do you do for a living?
I manage branches at a credit union and a Reservist Officer in the Coast Guard. My DW works as a Sales Executive
6. Is #5 what you always wanted to be when you grew up?
No, but it has blessed us so far and I am not that religious.
7. Favorite movie?
Hmm, Enter the Dragon and not for the acting.
8. Favorite type of music?
80's!
9. Favorite TV Show?
Food Network or Bizarre Foods
10. Where did you go to school/college? What did you major in?
San Diego State. Public Admin and Business
11. Do you like to watch/play sports? What kind? Fave team?
Mostly all sports but Football is my favorite. Phillies & Eagles. Grew up in NJ.
12. What do you like to do in your spare time / hobbies?
Spend time with the family and travel.
13. Favorite vacation ever?
WDW/DCL in 2009 with our friends.
14. What would you say your fashion style is?
Whatever Ross' has on the rack!
15. When is your bday?
March 20th
16. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Extrovert.
17. How many times have you been to WDW?
Three times
18. Who is your favorite DISNEY CHARACTER?!?
Whoever the family likes.
19. Favorite thing about Disney World/Land/Cruise
The memories and the quality of service- Hands down!
20. Favorite quote
If you are ever angry at the one you love, remember the happiest moment with them and wonder if it's really worth it to ruin that moment. (Self Quote)
21. Post a picture of yourself or your family.

 

[Beermam42]

So i see many of the people from the Bayou are going on this Boat Ride. Look for me by Satlitte Falls LSU hat and drink in hand. Ready to discuss how SEC will dominate the new play off system the following season.

GD, GS, will be doing their thing, DD, and XYL will be doing theirs, I will be holding court. Looking forward to another trip in parsdise.

Are you going to wear your shorts to MDR?

Houma, La. Driving on Thursday. Ron John's Thusday and Friday.

 

[kangamommy]

Hi, everyone! We were originally on the 6/14/14 Fantasy and just switched to this sailing so we wouldn't miss our little guy's Pre-K graduation ceremony. (I mean, they have little caps and gowns, how could we miss that?!) This will be our 2nd Disney cruise, and we already have a countdown calendar up and running... can't wait to get to know you guys...

(Kayla, I sent you FE info - will send more when I have our new cabin #... Jason, I sent a FB friend request!)

You guys have such an active FE/DISBOARD group! Well done!

And now, the questionnaire...

1. Where do you live?
Southern California
2. Married? How long?
to Greg for 11 years this October
3. Do you have kids? How old will they be when we cruise?
One son who will be 5 at sailing time!
4. Do you have any pets?
3 elderly cats
5. What do you do for a living?
Screenwriter (mostly for Disney Channel, Nick, Hallmark, Lifetime, ABC Family)
6. Is #5 what you always wanted to be when you grew up?
Absolutely - I'm very lucky and grateful to be able to make a living doing what I love.
7. Favorite movie?
"Singin' in the Rain" "Sound of Music"
8. Favorite type of music?
80's! But I find myself listening to Top 40 a lot more now - mostly because so many of them sound like 80's bands!
9. Favorite TV Show?
Doctor Who (mostly the Tennant years)
10. Where did you go to school/college? What did you major in?
UC San Diego; communications
11. Do you like to watch/play sports? What kind? Fave team?
HUGE, LIFELONG 49ER FAN. I play soccer, volleyball and swim masters
12. What do you like to do in your spare time / hobbies?
Graphic design, cutting stuff out with my Silhouette machine, surfing the 'net for houses in Connecticut that I can't afford...
13. Favorite vacation ever?
Disney Wonder / Pixar Coastal cruise Sept 2012
14. What would you say your fashion style is?
You know how there are two "mom" groups in school - the ones who get in full hair and makeup just for drop-off and... everyone else? I'm the latter.
15. When is your bday?
Feb 1st
16. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
It changes by the day!
17. How many times have you been to WDW?
1 WDW... hundreds DLR (passholders)
18. Who is your favorite DISNEY CHARACTER?!?
Sully
19. Favorite thing about Disney World/Land/Cruise
We love how it takes you out of the "real" world and into a place of magic, happiness and joy - no matter what's going on in real life.
20. Favorite quote
"Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous." - Albert Einstein
21. Post a picture of yourself or your family

 

[lauralynn0612]

Welcome to our cruise group! I can honestly say I have watched / watch shows and movies on all of the channels you listed. Maybe I have watched one of your episodes!

 

[kangamommy]

Thanks, Laura! I'm happy to be on this sailing -- even though our TA just informed us that we're WAITLISTED for main seating. NOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[lauralynn0612]

As I have not yet posted a questionnaire, I thought now would be a great time! Especially as I should be studying for an Ethics exam instead.

1. Where do you live?
Currently, Topeka, KS. From Wichita, KS
2. Married? How long?
to my high school sweetheart, Tyler, for 1 year
3. Do you have kids? How old will they be when we cruise?
No kids!
4. Do you have any pets?
Hoping for a dog when I finish school
5. What do you do for a living?
Currently a law student. Taught high school English for a year before that
6. Is #5 what you always wanted to be when you grew up?
No. I wanted to be a veterinarian.
7. Favorite movie?
LOVE movies so picking a favorite is hard. My favorite Disney movie is Beauty and the Beast
8. Favorite type of music?
Country followed by Pop
9. Favorite TV Show?
Scandal. I watch a ridiculous amount of television.
10. Where did you go to school/college? What did you major in?
Newman University (undergrad) - Secondary Education/English ; Washburn University - Law
11. Do you like to watch/play sports? What kind? Fave team?
LOVE sports ... Kansas State University (GO WILDCATS!) football and basketball season ticket holder.
12. What do you like to do in your spare time / hobbies?
Read, bake, cook
13. Favorite vacation ever?
Either Cherokee, North Carolina or our 4-wheeling trips to Colorado (also really love Oregon coast)
14. What would you say your fashion style is?
Super comfortable. Solid colored v-necks are my general standby
15. When is your bday?
July 3
16. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Total extrovert
17. How many times have you been to WDW?
3 times (I think)
18. Who is your favorite DISNEY CHARACTER?!?
Belle
19. Favorite thing about Disney World/Land/Cruise
The characters and variety of entertainment options
20. Favorite quote
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
21. Post a picture of yourself or your family
EDIT: I thought I would add a picture of my whole family ... Because we are all sailing this cruise!

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[kangamommy]

Kayla, I sent you a PM for the fish extender but it doesn't show up in my sent folder. Could you please let me know if you've gotten it?

Me too! Actually none of my recent PMs are showing up in "sent" folder. Hmmmm.

 

[ktb2002]

Me too! Actually none of my recent PMs are showing up in "sent" folder. Hmmmm.

I sent one to someone today that does show up, so I'm thinking it was a glitch lol.

 

[oferiniowa]

Hello All, I haven't had a chance to read the entire thread yet, but wanted to say hello. My wife and I will be joining you all on the cruise next May. We're coming alone. NO other family or friends. This will not only be our first Disney Fantasy cruise, it will be our first Disney Cruise and our First Cruise EVER. We will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary while on board. Having never cruised before I'm looking for any and all information of do's and don'ts for cruising. I'm also relying on the experts here. I've asked a few questions already and have come up with my first 'do' I should have done myself - Book Early! I waiting too long and the prices had gone up and options had gone down. We still got on, but were hoping for a nicer room. As it is we're on deck 8. I'm hoping that will work out well.

1. Where do you live?
Clarion, Iowa (about 90 miles north of Des Moines)
2. Married? How long?
As above, yes for 20 years on the cruise
3. Do you have kids? How old will they be when we cruise?
We have one boy Alex 14 and one girl Susan 10, both will be staying with grandma and grandpa during the cruise
4. Do you have any pets?
Ginger our 4 YO sheltie
5. What do you do for a living?
Engineer for an agricultural equipment manufacturer
6. Is #5 what you always wanted to be when you grew up?
I originally wanted to go back to the farm, this was not a real thought but a welcome replacement
7. Favorite movie?
Blazing Saddles
8. Favorite type of music?
Classic Rock (unfortunately as I get older 'classic' keeps getting newer)
9. Favorite TV Show?
Lots! - Elementary, BBC Top Gear, Duck Dynasty, Game of Thrones, and many more including several YouTube searies
10. Where did you go to school/college? What did you major in?
Iowa State University - Agricultural Systems Technology
11. Do you like to watch/play sports? What kind? Fave team?
Love to watch football, but besides the alma mater I just enjoy a good game
12. What do you like to do in your spare time / hobbies?
Video editing has always been a hobby and one time job. Also do home improvements - not hard when the house is 100+ years old
13. Favorite vacation ever?
7 Day WDW vacation with the family and In-laws (their first) and the 10 day WDW trip with family and my parents. Loved watching the kids and grandparents interact.
14. What would you say your fashion style is?
I'll have a closet full of t-shirts, blue jeans, and a selection of hats. They wife won't get the mail out of the mailbox without complete makeup/hair and outfit.
15. When is your bday?
November 4th
16. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
I'm an Extrovert who's been locked in a office too long and has forgotten how to act. My wife is a major Introvert.
17. How many times have you been to WDW?
I've been 6 times (83,87,96,98,09,11) my wife with me the last 4 trips.
18. Who is your favorite DISNEY CHARACTER?!?
Too many to choose.
19. Favorite thing about Disney World/Land/Cruise
I have never gone to WDW without feeling absolutely wonderful. Even when the lines are long and the weather is hot I can still bask in the fact that this was WDW and it fantastic. The sights and sounds. The food and attractions. I plan for literally years for a trip and as soon as I'm home I'll start planning my next trip.
20. Favorite quote
“A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.” - Douglas Adams
21. Post a picture of yourself or your family

We're counting down the days for our cruise and the WDW vacation to follow just 6 months later. As we're going alone, I hope we can meet some people once on board that we can get to know.

Oh almost forgot, My wife will celebrate her birthday the day we return to Port Canaveral.

 

[lovetocruiseDCL]

Hi! I just found the thread for this cruise.
My husband, son who will be almost 9, daughter who will be 2 1/2, my mom, and my aunt and I are sailing. It is the 2nd Disney Cruise for all of us. Our first cruise was a 5 night Bahamas cruise on the Dream. I have read the first couple of pages of posts, and will get caught up soon. This seems like a really fun group, so I'm glad we will be on the same cruise. We had a splendid time on our first cruise, and can't wait to get back to sea.

 

[lovetocruiseDCL]

Ok, so I am curious what shore excursions people can recommend for our ports. I am looking for suggestions...

 

[JnDRader]

Hi! I just found the thread for this cruise.
My husband, son who will be almost 9, daughter who will be 2 1/2, my mom, and my aunt and I are sailing. It is the 2nd Disney Cruise for all of us. Our first cruise was a 5 night Bahamas cruise on the Dream. I have read the first couple of pages of posts, and will get caught up soon. This seems like a really fun group, so I'm glad we will be on the same cruise. We had a splendid time on our first cruise, and can't wait to get back to sea.

Welcome!

Ok, so I am curious what shore excursions people can recommend for our ports. I am looking for suggestions...

We're diving in St. Maarten and likely doing the eco hike and beach trip to St. John at St. Thomas.

 

[mousefan4ever]

What kind of things are good for the young kids? My son wants to see that beach on st Maarten where the planes go over your heads

 

[lovetocruiseDCL]

What kind of things are good for the young kids? My son wants to see that beach on st Maarten where the planes go over your heads

So, I have read that the beaches are topless, etc. I'm not saying don't go, just be prepared that you might have to explain.

Does anyone else who has been to the beaches have something to add? I would like to get an idea of just what to expect on the beaches so I can discuss it with the kiddos beforehand. Or get beach recs from others... Thanks!