May 4, 2013 Fantasy 7 Night Eastern Caribbean

[CoryB2679]

Yeah, I knew about 5150 and 5650 have the especially large verandas, but they weren't available when we booked. I was just randomly goofing around on the DCL website checking to see if the prices had gone up and I saw that 5150 was available so I called my travel agent right away and grabbed it. Yay! I'm bummed to be be on the starboard side again, but I think the size of the veranda will make for it. Who knows? Maybe our trip will be one of the rare occasions when the ship pulls into CC instead of backing in...

I thought the starboard side was the side with the best view of Castaway Cay???? One of the other threads said:
"At Castaway Cay - the ship usually docks stern first - thus the starboard side provides the best view of the island."

 

[Ginger Renae]

I thought the starboard side was the side with the best view of Castaway Cay???? One of the other threads said:
"At Castaway Cay - the ship usually docks stern first - thus the starboard side provides the best view of the island."

Sorry, I mistyped! I am now on the port side, not starboard. Whoops!

 

[CoryB2679]

Sorry, I mistyped! I am now on the port side, not starboard. Whoops!

Whew... you had me panicked there for awhile.

 

[Soon2beMrs.]

Excited to join this thread.. Will be cruising with me (29), ds(2), dh(30), mom and dad.. And def not our first cruise!!! Tho it is our first on the fantasy
We are staying on deck 6!

 

[NC_Tink]

Excited to join this thread.. Will be cruising with me (29), ds(2), dh(30), mom and dad.. And def not our first cruise!!! Tho it is our first on the fantasy
We are staying on deck 6!

Aboard!! This is our first time on the Fantasy too! Can't wait!

 

[DreaMer2625]

Hi everyone!! It's been awhile since I've been on the thread (as in a few months) I can't wait to catch up on what's been going on and seeing new members on our upcoming cruise.

I've been a little sick recently but am getting to the feeling better part.

Counting down the days - is it time to sail yet?

 

[disneydork15]

My sister and I would love to be added to the roll call

Elizabeth (28)
Michelle (30)

Long Island, NY

Late Dining

No stateroom yet Thanks

 

[Ginger Renae]

I am also thrilled to say that my parents have now decided to join us! They haven't put down their deposit so no stateroom number yet. I'll add that later. They are first time cruisers so I am looking forward to seeing their reaction to such a wonderful vacation!

 

[TinkerTY]

My oldest daughter will be 7 at Cruise time... she'd love to get to know some girls her own age before getting on the cruise if you're interested.

I'm sure both of my daughters would love getting to know your daughter. I can give you my email and cell # so the girls cab chat a bit beforehand.

 

[CoryB2679]

I am also thrilled to say that my parents have now decided to join us! They haven't put down their deposit so no stateroom number yet. I'll add that later. They are first time cruisers so I am looking forward to seeing their reaction to such a wonderful vacation!

Congratulations!!!!

 

[calker]

How far in advance will we be told ages/sexes/numbers/names of participants?

Are we assigned a specific day to deliver the gifts?

Should the gift be unisex for kids or can it be more personalized?

 

[amanda.c09]

How far in advance will we be told ages/sexes/numbers/names of participants?

Are we assigned a specific day to deliver the gifts?

Should the gift be unisex for kids or can it be more personalized?

Well, here is the list for the FE exchange so far:
DIS name room # Seating Adults Kids
anjiellisvt 6542 late Anji, David DD Taylor (14), DD Jordan (10)
amanda.c09 8662 late Amanda, Bill n/a
CoryB2678 6540 late Cory, Timara DD McKenna (7), DD Parker (3)
Dziactor 6673 early John, Kristen John Jr, Luke
Ready to go 10024 late Diane, Kim n/a
NC_Tink 5656 late Lubi, Brian DS Connor (14), DS Kieran (12)
calker 10142 Alan, Terry n/a

And here is the list for the recipe/post card exchange:
DIS name room # Seating
ZDARA1999 8582 late
NC_Tink 5656 late
amanda.c09 8662 late
Ready to go 10024 late
calker 10142

We have not set a specific delivery time for the gifts. I would like to keep it open so that you can deliver the gifts when you have a chance. On the last cruise most people delivered them within the first three days.

It is up to you if you want to make on gift for all the kids or make it more personalized. Right now we have a small group so it would be easier to make personalized gifts for all the kids.

It's been a while since I've gotten on this board to post anything. What are you all looking forward to most?

I would have to say my favorite things about DCL is the shows, Deck 4, and all the yummy drinks!

 

[Ready to go]

I am so looking forward to relaxing!!! I am looking forward to spending alone time with my husband and I am especially looking forward to eating meals that I don't have to cook!!!! But, as strange as this may sound, I am really looking forward to the beds and bedding!!!! I swear that the week I was on the Wonder last year, was the first time in years I slept through the night ( I know, my husband complains that we're spending all this money and all I can talk about is the bedding)! What can I say, it doesn't take much to make me happy! You can bet that I will be the first person in line at the ship store ready to buy my Frette sheets I already have it figured in my budget!LOL

 

[lorenni]

Roll Call:

Me - 38
DH - 34
DS - 20 months (all ages are at time of cruising)

Just booked yesterday. My third Disney cruise. First for my husband and son. You'll all see me posting plenty of baby related questions on the forum over the next few months!

 

[Scooteral]

Alan 67, Kathie 65
Stateroom 7658
First time cruisers ever
Parents of Ginger Renae
Hometown Citrus Heights CA

 

[anjiellisvt]

How far in advance will we be told ages/sexes/numbers/names of participants?

Are we assigned a specific day to deliver the gifts?

Should the gift be unisex for kids or can it be more personalized?

On our last Disney Cruise we just did random gifting. People did some really original crafts. Sometime they just got a couple pieces of candy. They also got door magnets, pirate bookmarks, braclets, notebooks & pencils, etc . It was always a surprise and the kids LOVED it!! The cruise cast members would even leave little presents.

I'm looking forward to the "DRINK OF THE DAY", soaking up the sun, reading some good books, hanging with the fam and watching the kids have a great time!!

 

[jjiillee]

Hi! Just booked this cruise. We were on the April 20th cruise but changed to this one. We are spending a day at MK on friday before the cruise since my kids have off school May 3.
I am intersted in doing Fish Extending, how do I get on the list?
This is our first Disney cruise and first cruise ever for my children. Very excited to be joining you!
Oh cruising will be me (jill) DH (Bob) Max (7), Anna (6) and Harrison (4)
Our room is 7116.
They only had late dining available and our kids are used to going to bed early. So I am on waiting list for early. Experienced cruisers with small childrenm is late dining better b/c of the dine and play?
Also as far as excursions, I haven't booked any yet but was wondering it it's just as easy to get a cab to the beach. The kids might enjoy that more given their ages.

 

[Soon2beMrs.]

Anyone traveling with toddlers? My son will be 2 1/2 when we set sail!

 

[lorenni]

Yes - my son will be 20 months.

 

[LauraGrace]

Can big kids join in FE? Or is it really something more for the little guys? I've already brainstormed what I'm going to give to the kids as FE gifts, but is it bad form for a couple of twenty-somethings to have our own extender?