November 17, 2012 TURKEY Cruise

[dizney-cruiser]

Animator’s Palate Menu [2/12]
Pacific Rim Cuisine

Cocktails

Blueberrilicious
Tequila, Fresh Blueberries, Passion Fruit Juice, Triple Sec, Sour Mix
Golden Breeze
Vodka, Amaretto, Galliano, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice
Bora Shake
Blue Curaçao Syrup, Ice Cream Mix (Non-Alcoholic)​

Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Tartare
Capers, Onions and Micro Greens topped with American Black Caviar, seasoned with Celtic Salt
Black Truffle Pasta Purseittes
Pasta Purse filled with Truffle scented Cheese and coated with a delicate Champagne Sauce
Sesame -flavored Rock Shrimp and Caramelized Onion Cheesecake
With Asian Barbecue Sauce and topped with Micro Greens
Wild Mushroom Risotto and Porcini Twist
Served with Parmigiano-Reggiano​

Soups and Salads

Baked Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup
With Bacon Bits and Chives
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Garnished with Chives and drizzled with Sour Cream
Vine Ripe Tomato Salad
Bell Peppers and Onion Brunoise topped with Micro Greens and Herb Dressing
Curly Endive, Arugula and Watercress Salad
Sliced Peaches, Toasted Almonds and tossed with a Sherry Vinaigrette​

Feature Selection

Grilled Pacific Black Cod
With Sautéed Morel Mushrooms on a Yellow Split Pea Purée
Animator’s Trio of Veal
Grilled Tenderloin, Pulled Shank and Tortellacci Pasta with a Sun-dried Tomato and Sage reduction and garnished with a Potato Crisp
White Shrimp Pennette Pasta
Tossed with a Basil and Reggiano Parmesan Cheese Sauce and topped with a Parmesan Cheese Wafer
Stir-fry Vegetables
On fried Noodles, Hearts of Palm and Oyster Glaze
Lemon-thyme Marinated Organic Chicken Breast
With Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, roasted Root Vegetables and Grain Mustard Jus
Black Bean Chipotle Cakes
Over Corn Kernels and Brown Rice topped with Tomato-Cilantro Salsa
Marinated Angus Beef Tenderloin
Carved to order on Wasabi Mashed Potatoes with Bok Choy and a Tamarind Barbecue Reduction
Arugula Leaves and Grilled Vegetable Salad
Topped with sliced Beef Tenderloin, Marjoram, Bacon, and Ranch Dressing​

Bread Selection

Herb Foccacia and Ciabatta Bread
With a Roasted Garlic Dip​

Dessert

Sweet Temptations
A Trio of Crunchy Walnut Cake, Pineapple Financier, and Lemon Mousse
Crunchy Walnut Cake
Dark Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Coulis
Pineapple Financier
Almond Cake served with Whipped Cream
Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake
With Whipped Cream and Raspberry Coulis
Cookies & Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Wafer Cookies and Whipped Cream​

No Sugar Added Dessert

Lemon Mousse
With Mango Coulis and Dark Chocolate
Dense Chocolate Cake
Brownie, Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream​

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Enchanted Garden Menu [6/12]
Continental Market Cuisine

Cocktails

Summer Leafs
Rum, Pomegranate, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Soda Water
Nutty Summer
Vanilla Vodka, Crème de Cacao White, Baileys, Galliano, Vanilla Mix
Northern Garden
Pomegranate Syrup, Sugar Syrup, Harmony Tea, Sprite (Non-Alcoholic)
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Appetizers

Cucumber Garden Roll
filled with Julienne of Carrots, Bell Peppers and Zucchini, flavored with Cilantro and dressed with White Shoyu Lemon Dressing
Ahi Tuna and Avocado Tower
with Crispy Noodles and Wasabi Dressing
North Atlantic Lobster Ravioli
with Roasted Garlic and Sweet Basil scented Tomato Juice
Thyme and Garlic Brioche
filled with Lobster, Morels, and Procini Mushrooms and Leek Stew in a light Buttermilk Cream
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Soups and Salads

Heirloom Tomato Soup
with Sour Cream, Croutons, and Basil
Cream of Green Asparagus
with Crabmeat and Asparagus Tips
Spinach and Raspberry Salad
tender Spinach tossed with fresh Raspberries, toasted Pine Nuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola and a Raspberry Vinaigrette
Romaine Wedge
fresh crisp Romaine topped with a creamy Romano Dressing and homemade spiced Croutons
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Bread Selection

Multi Grain and Country Currant Rolls with Chickpea-Garlic Puree
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Main Course

Caramelized Sea Scallops
With Roasted Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Pearl Pasta, garnished with Caramelized Leeks and Veal Jus Reduction
Roasted Pork Tenderloin seasoned with Smoked Salt
Citrus flavored Polenta Cakes and Oven Roasted Carrots, Parsnips and caramelized Granny Smith Apples
Pan-seared Sea Bass
With Saffron and Fennel Risotto with a Sweet Chili Glaze
Marjoram Scented Organic Chicken
Half a Chicken served with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Sautéed Baby Spinach
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Thyme-roasted Vegetables, Double-baked Potato, Horseradish, and Natural Jus
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Vegetarian

Cucumber Garden Roll
filled with Julienne of Carrots, Bell Peppers and Zucchini, flavored with Cilantro and dressed with White Shoyu and Lemon Dressing
Thyme and Garlic Brioche
filled with Lobster, Morels, and Procini Mushrooms and Leek Stew in a light Buttermilk Cream
Heirloom Tomato Soup
with Sour Cream, Croutons, and Basil
Pearl-Barley Cakes with Shallots, Leeks, and Rosemary
Over sautéed Julienne of Carrots, Root Celery and Leeks with a light Saffron Sauce
Glazed Portobello Mushrooms
With Brown Lentil and Parsley Sauce and Sun-dried Tomato Cream Drizzle
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Lighter Note Offerings

The Enchanted Garden Tuna Salad
Sushi Grade seared Tuna on Organic Field Greens, Micro Greens, Wakame and Squid Salad, Sesame Seeds and White Shoyu and Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak / Slow Roasted Breast of Chicken / Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon
The above three entrees are served with Garden Vegetables and your choice of Steamed White Rice or Baked Potato.
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Dessert

Sweet Temptations
A trio of Esterhazy Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Chocolate Silk Mousse
Steamed Lemon Buttermilk Pudding
With Citrus Reduction
Esterhazy Cake
Almond Meringue soaked in Maraschino Liqueur and layered Pastry Cream
“Sacher” Chocolate Torte
With Apricot Sauce
Banana Foster Sundae
Rum-glazed Bananas, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Caramel Sauce
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No Sugar Added Dessert

Strawberry Cheesecake
With Whipped Cream and Fruit Coulis
Silky Dark Chocolate Mousse
With Whipped Cream and Berries​

Royal Court [6/2012]
French Dinner Cuisine


Specialty Drinks

Double Crowned
Crown Royal, Chambord, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
Impérial Illusion
Absolut Mandarin, Apple Pucker, Blue Curaçao liquor, Pineapple Juice
Princess Delight (Non-Alcoholic)
Passion Fruit Juice, Mango Purée
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Appetizers

Pomegranate Glazed Duck Breast
With Gewürztraminer Gelée and Pomegranate Glaze
Iced Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp
White and Green Asparagus, Micro Greens, and Lemon-Dill dressing with Horseradish Cream
Escargots Gratinés
Herb-marinated Snails with finely chopped Mushrooms, topped with Garlic Butter and Breadstick
Double Baked Spinach and Cheese Soufflé
Coated with a Three-Cheese Cream
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Soups and Salads

Belle’s French Onion Soup
With Gruyère Cheese Crouton
The Comtesse Du Barry’s Soup
Rich, velvety Cauliflower Cream, topped with Salmon Caviar Croutons
Avocado-Citrus Salad
With Iceberg and Radicchio Leaves and an Orange Vinaigrette
Royal Market Green Salad
Cherry Tomato, Cucumbers, Peppered Goat Cheese, and a Raspberry Vinaigrette
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Bread Service

Warm Herb Brioche with an Olive Spread
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Main Courses

Aged Angus Grilled Beef Tenderloin topped with Garlic Shrimp
Sautéed Snow Peas and Marquis Potatoes with a Cognac Reduction
Oven-Baked Salmon Royal
Crowned with King Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Crust accompanied by sautéed Swiss Chard, truffle-infused Cauliflower Purée, and White Wine Beurre Blanc
Baked Farm-Raised Chicken Breast
Filled with Escarole, Raisins, and Pine Nuts on Wild rice with a Red Wine Reduction
Roasted Wild Boar Tenderloin
Sweet Carrot and Onion Potato Cake with a Red Currant Reduction
Double Cut Rack of Lamb with a Dijon Crust
With fine Green Beans, Gratin Potatoes and Rosemary Jus
Grilled All Natural Chicken Breast Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Herbed Croutons, Cherry Tomatoes, and a Creamy Parmesan Dressing
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Lighter Note Offerings

Grilled All Natural Chicken Breast Salad
Romain Lettuce, Herbed Croutons, Cherry Tomatoes, and a Creamy Parmesan Dressing
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Vegetarian

Avocado-Citrus Salad
With Iceberg and Radicchio Leaves and an Orange Vinaigrette
The Comtesse Du Barry’s Soup
Rich, velvety Cauliflower Cream, topped with Salmon Caviar Croutons
Double Baked Spinach and Cheese Soufflé
Coated with a Three-Cheese Cream
Wild Mushroom filled Pasta in a Vegetable Broth (Vegetarian)
Topped with Watercress, shaved Parmesan Cheese, and a Paprika Oil Drizzle
Pan seared Tofu, Roasted Zucchini, Eggplant and Red Peppers (Vegetarian)
On Israeli Couscous with a Lime-Cilantro Drop
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Additional Offerings

Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak
Served with Gardent Vegetables and your your choice of Steamed White Rice or Baked Potato
Slow Roasted Breast of Chicken
Served with Gardent Vegetables and your your choice of Steamed White Rice or Baked Potato
Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon
Served with Gardent Vegetables and your your choice of Steamed White Rice or Baked Potato
​

Dessert

Sweet Temptations
A trio of Peanut Butter Mousse, Mango Cheesecake, and Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Grand Marnier Soufflé
Infused with fresh Orange Zest and served with Crème Anglaise
Peanut Butter Mousse
Dark Chocolate infused Peanut Butter, Chiffon Cake and Whipped Cream
Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée
With Almond Biscotti
Strawberry Short Cake Sundae
Strawberries, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Angel Food Cake
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No Sugar Added Dessert

Chocolate Ganache
Served with Breton Sablé and Mango Coulis
Mango Cheesecake
With Whipped Cream and Fruits
Assorted Suger-free Ice Cream
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[LadyRob]

Hello everybody!!! My girls and I are booked for this cruise. I've been a little hesitant about joining this board because I just may not be able to get off work during a holiday but what the heck. I'm going to think positive and look forward to a year of planning with all of you.

 

[dizney-cruiser]

Pirate Menu [2/12]

Appetizers

Pearls of the Caribbean
Crabmeat, shrimp and salmon mixed in pearls of couscous with a lemon grass infused vinaigrette
The Buccaneer's Sun-Ripened Pineapple
fresh island pineapple wiht a coconut covered banana and orange glaze
Pirates Golden "Pot Stickers"
Oriental pork dumplings deep fried and served with a Tamarind-ginger soy sauce and pickled vegetables
Black Beard's Jumbo Crab Cake
with a golden raisin-carrot and coconut slaw served with a spice Calypso dressing.​

Soups and Starters

Chilled-to-the-bone Honeydew Melon and Watermelon Soup
Caribbean-style Conch Chowder
with sherry, sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, thyme, and garnished with diced potatoes and crispy bacon bits
Jerk Chicken Salad
jerk-seasoned chicken strips over fresh crispy greens with a citrus dressing and plantain chips
Mr. Smee's Bibb Lettuce Salad
with bibb lettuce, baby greens, chicory, tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and raspberry vinaigrette​

Bread Service

Johnny Cake with a pigeon pea relish​

Main Course

Treasures of the Seas Grilled Shrimp and Seared Scallops
served on strings of pasta and fresh creamy tomato sauce
Captain Hook's Macadamia Nut-dusted Mahi Mahi
Jasmine rice and sautéed pineapple on a mild curry sauce
Castaway Chicken Breast
rubbed with Pirate Island Spice, rice and beans, and fried okra on rich spiced glaze
Jack Sparrow's BBQ Marinated Beef Short Ribs
rubbed beef short ribs with tamarind-BBQ sauce served with onion red bliss mashed potatoes and plaintain chip.
The Dutchmen's Dijon-Crusted Sirloin of Beef
thick cut of beef with oven-roasted sweet potatoes and a black spot tomato with deep red wine glaze
Sunken Vegetable Treasure
Black-eyed pea and quinoa croquettes with a mushroom sauce​

Vegetarian

Chilled-to-the-bone Honeydew Melon and Watermelon Soup
The Buccaneer's Sun-Ripened Pineapple
fresh island pineapple wiht a coconut covered banana and orange glaze
Mr. Smee's Bibb Lettuce Salad
with bibb lettuce, baby greens, chicory, tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and raspberry vinaigrette
Tiger Lilie's Savory Pancakes
stuffed with tofu, spinach, and lashed to the deck on a pool of pepper coulis
Sunken Vegetable Treasure
Black-eyed pea and quinoa croquettes with a mushroom sauce​

Lighter Note Offerings

Jolly Rogers Barbecue Rib Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, and corn mixed with Romaine lettuce and fresh parsley with a spicy baked bean dressing
Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak
Slow Roasted Breast of Chicken
Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon ​

Desserts

Sweet Temptations
a trio of fruit cobbler, floating island and chocolate cake
Fruit Cobbler
with vanilla ice cream
Floating Island
soft centered meringue, vanilla anglaise and marinated fruits
Rum Soaked Chocolate Cake
with raspberry glaze and whipped cream​

No Sugar Added Desserts

Banana-Chocolate Crepe
with mango coulis and toasted coconut
Angel Food Cake
with strawberries and whipped cream
Assorted Sugar-free Ice Cream ​

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

Hello everybody!!! My girls and I are booked for this cruise. I've been a little hesitant about joining this board because I just may not be able to get off work during a holiday but what the heck. I'm going to think positive and look forward to a year of planning with all of you.

Hi there Lady Rob and also hello to any other newcomers!

If you haven't already noticed, post 2 on page 1 has the Feasting on the Fantasy roll call. You can PM castoff (Tina) and she will get the information you'd like put up on that post. Also, feel free to PM Kritter (aka Kristin) if you'd like to do the FE exchange! The logo for our cruise is post 294 (page 20) so check it out and use as you wish!

Beth

 

[dizney-cruiser]

Animator's Palate Kids Menu (3/12)

Animators Workshop Sampler

Crudity with Ranch Dressing
Fruit Kabob
Stuffed Cucumber Cups ​

To Start

Chicken Noodle Soup
Animator's Garden Salad​

Chef's Entree Selection

Grilled Chicken
with fettuccini and a white cream sauce
Breaded Turkey Breast
with tomato sauce
Captain Mickey's Surf and Turf
(sirloin steak and grilled shrimp)​

The Main Event

(All main courses served with fresh vegetables, smashed potatoes or steak fries)
Mickey's Mac n Cheese
Minnie's Mini Burger
Pizza - topped with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese
Golden Chicken Strips - with barbecue sauce​

A Sweet Finish

Decorate your own Cupcake - with whipped cream, strawberry sauce and white chocolate curls​

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Enchanted Garden Kids Menu (3/12)

To Start

Cream of Tomato Soup
Tropical Fruit Cup
with an orange strawberry drizzle
Enchanted Garden Salad
with your choice of dressing​

Chef's Entree Selection of the Day

Baked Homemade Meatloaf with gravy
Freshly made Vegetable Croquettes with tomato sauce
Grilled Salmon Steak​

For the Main Event

All Main Courses served with Fresh Vegetables, smashed potatoes or steak fries
Mickey's Mac n Cheese
Minnie's Mini Burger
Pizza
Chicken and Spinach topped with mozzarella cheese
Golden Chicken Strips
with barbecue sauce​

Chef's Entree Special of the Day

A Sweet Finish

Queen of Hearts Strawberry Shortcake
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Blackberry Sauce
Mickey Bar Ice Cream
Selection of assorted ice cream ​

Royal Court Kids Menu (3/12)

To Start

Cream of Mushroom Soup
Honeydew Melon Boat with Strawberries
Royal Garden Salad
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Chef's Entree Selection

Spaghetti and Meatballs
in rich tomato sauce
Baked Breast of Chicken
with gravy
Medallion of Beef Tenderloin
topped with large shrimp
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The Main Event

(All main courses served with fresh vegetables, smashed potatoes or steak fries)
Mickey's Mac n Cheese
Minnie's Mini Burger
Pizza Ham and Pineapple
topped with cheese
Golden Chicken Strips
with barbecue sauce
​

A Sweet Finish

The Royal Cup Cake
Banana Split
vanilla ice cream and raspberry drizzle
Mickey Bar Ice Cream
Selection of Assorted Ice Cream
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[Kayleebug]

Here is a trip report from a woman that just spent Thanksgiving week on the Wonder.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2841825

To cut to the chase, here is what she said about Thanksgiving - but if you have some time to look through the report (it is rather short) there are some really cute pictures!

Dinner included traditional Thanksgiving options. I had the ham and thought it was very good. I ordered the kids a side of turkey and they thought it was good. One thing I did every night was let the kids order whatever they wanted off the kids menu (which is the same handful of things every night) and then i would order a side of something healthy for them to eat. I would order either a side of salmon, chicken breast or like tonight, a slice of turkey. If the vegetable that night wasn't something my kids would eat, I would ask to have a side of broccoli or raw carrots. Every night the kids would beg Jorge to do some magic tricks! He would tell them they have to eat first which was a great tool to get them to eat.

Thanks!!!

 

[SSRJen]

Hello All,

Wanted to stop by and say hi! We (DH, and another couple) are also on the Thanksgiving Cruise with the Fantasy in 2012! This will be our fourth time sailing Disney for Thanksgiving. We have done the Magic and most recently (2011) the Wonder! Can't wait to get on the Fantasy! It is a fantastic way to spend the holiday!

 

[LuvMyShepherd]

Welcome, SSRJen!

 

[kritter]

Happy New Year!!

I hope everyone had a nice Holiday!!

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

Welcome SSRJen -- since you've been on four Thanksgiving cruises can you tell us some stuff about what fun holiday things happen on the ship?!

I second Kristin in saying Happy New Year to everyone! Our family had a great time in Florida and got to spend one night at the Wilderness Lodge on our drive down. The big tree in the lobby was beautiful!

Now the planning can begin in earnest for our 2012 cruise. Is anyone planning on decorating their rooms with holiday related things?

Beth

 

[SSRJen]

I sailed the Magic twice and the Wonder this year for Thanksgiving. The holiday celebration was consistent among these two ships. Not sure if the Fantasy will do more since it a larger ship. Donald went on the AquaDuck for the 4th of July During one of our Dream cruises, so, that is possible!

Here is what we have experienced:
Holiday decorations on-board
Large gingerbread house being built during cruise
Characters dressed up in pilgrim outfits
Castaway Cay decked for the holidays including fake snow and reindeer trams
A selections of Thanksgiving meals at dinner. I remember ham, Turkey and lamb being options.

Many of the other activities (gingerbread house making, tree lighting. Etc. did not occur until the cruise after Thanksgivimg), still the ships look amazing with just the decorations!

 

[castoff]

Hello everybody!!! My girls and I are booked for this cruise. I've been a little hesitant about joining this board because I just may not be able to get off work during a holiday but what the heck. I'm going to think positive and look forward to a year of planning with all of you.

Welcome Aboard ! Thinking Positive and some always help. Hope you can join us.

Hi there Lady Rob and also hello to any other newcomers!

If you haven't already noticed, post 2 on page 1 has the Feasting on the Fantasy roll call. You can PM castoff (Tina) and she will get the information you'd like put up on that post. Also, feel free to PM Kritter (aka Kristin) if you'd like to do the FE exchange! The logo for our cruise is post 294 (page 20) so check it out and use as you wish!

Beth

Thanks Beth, I have neglected this thread. I will say that I have already been working on my FE gifts for this group. Also will tease that my DH Chuck says it's the best thing I have ever made for a FE.

Hello All,

Wanted to stop by and say hi! We (DH, and another couple) are also on the Thanksgiving Cruise with the Fantasy in 2012! This will be our fourth time sailing Disney for Thanksgiving. We have done the Magic and most recently (2011) the Wonder! Can't wait to get on the Fantasy! It is a fantastic way to spend the holiday!

Welcome Aboard ! Can you give me the names of people in your party & I will add you to the roll call.

I sailed the Magic twice and the Wonder this year for Thanksgiving. The holiday celebration was consistent among these two ships. Not sure if the Fantasy will do more since it a larger ship. Donald went on the AquaDuck for the 4th of July During one of our Dream cruises, so, that is possible!

Here is what we have experienced:
Holiday decorations on-board
Large gingerbread house being built during cruise
Characters dressed up in pilgrim outfits
Castaway Cay decked for the holidays including fake snow and reindeer trams
A selections of Thanksgiving meals at dinner. I remember ham, Turkey and lamb being options.

Many of the other activities (gingerbread house making, tree lighting. Etc. did not occur until the cruise after Thanksgivimg), still the ships look amazing with just the decorations!

I heard they also serve lobster on Thanksgiving. Is that true ? Did they have any black friday sales in the stores ?

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

Hi Tina,
You must be thrilled to be going cruising to Hawaii! All of those glorious sea days! What fun things is the dismeet group planning on that cruise?

Beth

 

[lucas]

Fantasy to get first taste of water:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...ne-construction-update-010611,0,7753037.story

 

[castoff]

Hi Tina,
You must be thrilled to be going cruising to Hawaii! All of those glorious sea days! What fun things is the dismeet group planning on that cruise?

Beth

Beyond thrilled. So far there is a bracelet, charm workshop, secret mickey, girls champagne tasting, scavenger hunt. Well what I can think of. The only part is my DH isn't going. I will be rooming with a friend. One reason why we HAVE to keep this cruise so DH & I can be together. Not to mention it will be our anniversary on the same month & day we were married at castaway. What are the odds of being on castaway for the exact month & day ?

Fantasy to get first taste of water:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...ne-construction-update-010611,0,7753037.story

Thanks for sharing the link. The satellite falls pool deck looks interesting.

 

[castoff]

The Fantasy is doing the float out tomorrow. 5:00 AM on the East Coast.

http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?la...ubs=0&did=1974

 

[castoff]

Just bumping thread up. Where is everyone ?

 

[tinkerbelltwins]

I'm home doing laundry. Right now I am insanely jealous of Kritter who just arrived at Disney World with her family.

 

[castoff]

Oh I would be jealous too. not my favorite thing but like it more then using the iron.

 

[DenverVal]

We just returned from a wonderful experience on the New Year's Dream cruise, and now just living life.