October 20, 2012, Disney Fantasy, Eastern Caribbean-Who's with us?

[JOANNEL]

Hello Joanne and Bear 3412. I am still figuring out this whole board thing - ha!

Hi!! You live in one of my favorite cities!!! My sister lives in Sacramento so we have been out there a few times!

 

[JOANNEL]

During the Dismeet on board do folks where name tags with their first name and also their Disboard user name? And is there any reason the kids wouldn't / shouldn't? I think this would be helpful.
Never done a Dismeet before.
TIA

We have been to a couple where someone has volunteered to make buttons. But normally no. I have to confess I have missed a few when it's too nice out and the frozen drinks are calling my name!! or the yankee's are on

 

[binhpetit]

Here is our cabin crawl page. Let the sign ups begin.

Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah

Category R:

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah

Category T:

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Category V:

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 4A-4D)

Category 4A:
CAtegory 4B:
Category 4C: Petits (Todd, Binh, Tatum, Brookelyn)
Category 4D:

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 5A-5E, 6A-6B)

Category 5A:
Category 5B:
Category 5C: sssteele, Cabin 7570
Category 5D:
Category 5E: onecoolpilot, Cabin 7192
Category 6A:
Category 6B: sunshine1259, Cabin 7682

Deluxe Oceanview with Navigators Verandah

Category 7A:

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (Category 8A-8D)

Category 8A:
Category 8B:
Category 8C:
Category 8D:

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (Category 9A-9B)

Category 9A:
Category 9B:

Deluxe Inside Stateroom

Category 10A:

Standard Inside Stateroom (Categories 11A-C)

Category 11A:
Category 11B:
Category 11C:

 

[EvaSue]

Here is our cabin crawl page. Let the sign ups begin.

Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah

Category R:

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah

Category T:

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Category V:

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 4A-4D)

Category 4A:
CAtegory 4B:
Category 4C: Petits (Todd, Binh, Tatum, Brookelyn)
Category 4D:

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 5A-5E, 6A-6B)

Category 5A:
Category 5B:
Category 5C: sssteele, Cabin 7570
Category 5D:
Category 5E: onecoolpilot, Cabin 7192
Category 6A:
Category 6B: sunshine1259, Cabin 7682

Deluxe Oceanview with Navigators Verandah

Category 7A: EvaSue and my man, Cabin 8662

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (Category 8A-8D)

Category 8A:
Category 8B:
Category 8C:
Category 8D:

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (Category 9A-9B)

Category 9A:
Category 9B:

Deluxe Inside Stateroom

Category 10A:

Standard Inside Stateroom (Categories 11A-C)

Category 11A:
Category 11B:
Category 11C:

 

[BethE]

We signed up for this cruise in May 2011, when we were on a 3 day cruise on the Dream. We choose that cruise because it put us on Castaway Cay on May 14, which is our anniversary and my birthday. I think I read that someone here (onecoolpilot?) was on that cruise too.

This cruise on the Fantasy was chosen because we wanted to do the Eastern itinerary, and this was the farthest out we could book it at that time. We thought all along that we might change it, but here we are with our flights booked, timeshare condos reserved before and after, and PIF. So we are definitely going on this cruise!

We just celebrated our second anniversary by taking the first DCL cruise to HI! (I believe I saw one or two posters here that were also on that cruise.) We are both seniors (DH Harry is 68, I'm 62), and we'll BOTH be retired by the time we cruise in Oct. (DH has been retired for almost 10 years and I am retiring Aug. 1.)

We were originally in an inside Cat 10, but had to upgrade to a Cat 4 to get an accessible room. This is my 11th DCL cruise, Harry's 10th, all together since we met in 2005, except for the one he cruised without me before then, and two I cruised before we met. We like the longer cruises. We did the inaugaral Panama Canal in 2005 and the inaugaral trans Atlantic in 2007, among others. We are also signed up to do the second 12 night Med cruise with Greece in July 2013.

We always do the main dining and DCL has always put us at a table with other adults, when we didn't have linked dining with a group. Looking forward to the new shows on the Fantasy and seeing some of the improvements they made to the ship based on guest comments on the Dream.

Hope this introduction was not too long, just that I feel I know quite a bit about you all from reading your posts, so thought I should tell you a bit about us. Will try to contribute here at least a couple times a week.

Beth (and Harry)

 

[BethE]

Hi Everyone,

I know I am a little late to the party, but my DH and I are currently booked on this cruise. We are DVC members, and first time cruisers. We are SO excited for this cruise, it is literally all that I think about! We are currently booked in a category 6b, but it is GTY, so who knows where we'll end up. We requested 2nd dining.

We are from MI, and we are HUGE Michigan State fans (and alums!)

Our current BIG concern about the cruise is that the MSU vs. U of M Football game is that day. It will likely be a noon game, but maybe 3:30... We can't decide if we want to try to watch it or not. We figure that it will be good either way, cause if we win it will be awesome! and if we lose, no big deal! we're on a cruise!!!!

Looking forward to maybe getting to know some of you folks!

My DH Harry is also an MSU alum, born and raised in Lansing, and also a big MSU football fan. He just moved out to the west coast when we got married two years ago. So he will also be looking for the sports bar to watch the game. He has it marked on the calendar that the game is at 4:00 PDT, so that would put it at 1:00 EDT. I'm pretty sure we'll get on the ship, grab a quick lunch, then find the sports bar. Normally we like to go check out our stateroom as soon as it's ready, usually 1 or 1:30, but not this time! See you there!

Beth (and Harry)

 

[JOANNEL]

We signed up for this cruise in May 2011, when we were on a 3 day cruise on the Dream. We choose that cruise because it put us on Castaway Cay on May 14, which is our anniversary and my birthday. I think I read that someone here (onecoolpilot?) was on that cruise too.

This cruise on the Fantasy was chosen because we wanted to do the Eastern itinerary, and this was the farthest out we could book it at that time. We thought all along that we might change it, but here we are with our flights booked, timeshare condos reserved before and after, and PIF. So we are definitely going on this cruise!

We just celebrated our second anniversary by taking the first DCL cruise to HI! (I believe I saw one or two posters here that were also on that cruise.) We are both seniors (DH Harry is 68, I'm 62), and we'll BOTH be retired by the time we cruise in Oct. (DH has been retired for almost 10 years and I am retiring Aug. 1.)

We were originally in an inside Cat 10, but had to upgrade to a Cat 4 to get an accessible room. This is my 11th DCL cruise, Harry's 10th, all together since we met in 2005, except for the one he cruised without me before then, and two I cruised before we met. We like the longer cruises. We did the inaugaral Panama Canal in 2005 and the inaugaral trans Atlantic in 2007, among others. We are also signed up to do the second 12 night Med cruise with Greece in July 2013.

We always do the main dining and DCL has always put us at a table with other adults, when we didn't have linked dining with a group. Looking forward to the new shows on the Fantasy and seeing some of the improvements they made to the ship based on guest comments on the Dream.

Hope this introduction was not too long, just that I feel I know quite a bit about you all from reading your posts, so thought I should tell you a bit about us. Will try to contribute here at least a couple times a week.

Beth (and Harry)

Welcome Beth & Harry. We are on second dining also.

 

[BethE]

Welcome Beth & Harry. We are on second dining also.

Thanks for the welcome!

I'm confused -- I thought early dining = main dining = first dining??

 

[sssteele]

Hi Everyone! I am new to the board and wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Binh Petit (my husband - Todd, and 2 girls (ages 7 and 4 by the time of the cruise) are super excited to experience our first cruise ever! We are from the SF Bay Area and look forwarding to meeting everyone.

We would really like to be included in the family gift exchange program...I'm not exactly sure how it works.

Here is our cabin location:

Petits (Todd, Binh, Tatum, and Brookelyn)
Category: 04C
Cabin: 7586

Welcome!
I'm sure you will love sailing with the Mouse!

During the Dismeet on board do folks where name tags with their first name and also their Disboard user name? And is there any reason the kids wouldn't / shouldn't? I think this would be helpful.
Never done a Dismeet before.
TIA

You decide how you are comfortable. Some folks would never want strangers to know the name of their child, and others have names on their shirts, etc.

We signed up for this cruise in May 2011, when we were on a 3 day cruise on the Dream. We choose that cruise because it put us on Castaway Cay on May 14, which is our anniversary and my birthday. I think I read that someone here (onecoolpilot?) was on that cruise too.

This cruise on the Fantasy was chosen because we wanted to do the Eastern itinerary, and this was the farthest out we could book it at that time. We thought all along that we might change it, but here we are with our flights booked, timeshare condos reserved before and after, and PIF. So we are definitely going on this cruise!

We just celebrated our second anniversary by taking the first DCL cruise to HI! (I believe I saw one or two posters here that were also on that cruise.) We are both seniors (DH Harry is 68, I'm 62), and we'll BOTH be retired by the time we cruise in Oct. (DH has been retired for almost 10 years and I am retiring Aug. 1.)

We were originally in an inside Cat 10, but had to upgrade to a Cat 4 to get an accessible room. This is my 11th DCL cruise, Harry's 10th, all together since we met in 2005, except for the one he cruised without me before then, and two I cruised before we met. We like the longer cruises. We did the inaugaral Panama Canal in 2005 and the inaugaral trans Atlantic in 2007, among others. We are also signed up to do the second 12 night Med cruise with Greece in July 2013.

We always do the main dining and DCL has always put us at a table with other adults, when we didn't have linked dining with a group. Looking forward to the new shows on the Fantasy and seeing some of the improvements they made to the ship based on guest comments on the Dream.

Hope this introduction was not too long, just that I feel I know quite a bit about you all from reading your posts, so thought I should tell you a bit about us. Will try to contribute here at least a couple times a week.

Beth (and Harry)

Hello!
DH and I also travel without children, and like you, Disney has always seated us with other adults, in our age range(60's), and DVC owners for dining when we aren't linked with friends.

We're traveling with 3 other couples this time for late dining.

Look forward to meeting you. We'll be spending a bit of time in the sports bar too, I imagine.

Joanie

 

[JOANNEL]

Thanks for the welcome!

I'm confused -- I thought early dining = main dining = first dining??

Your right sorry.

 

[Bear3412]

We are both seniors.........

Welcome.

It's always great to have folks that are seasoned, in case, anyone needs a consult.

 

[lewiskids004]

We signed up for this cruise in May 2011, when we were on a 3 day cruise on the Dream. We choose that cruise because it put us on Castaway Cay on May 14, which is our anniversary and my birthday. I think I read that someone here (onecoolpilot?) was on that cruise too.

Welcome Beth and Harry! Sounds like this will be a great time to celebrate since your retirement is just prior to the cruise!!

 

[Renysmom]

Hi Everyone,

I know I am a little late to the party, but my DH and I are currently booked on this cruise. We are DVC members, and first time cruisers. We are SO excited for this cruise, it is literally all that I think about! We are currently booked in a category 6b, but it is GTY, so who knows where we'll end up. We requested 2nd dining.

We are from MI, and we are HUGE Michigan State fans (and alums!)

Our current BIG concern about the cruise is that the MSU vs. U of M Football game is that day. It will likely be a noon game, but maybe 3:30... We can't decide if we want to try to watch it or not. We figure that it will be good either way, cause if we win it will be awesome! and if we lose, no big deal! we're on a cruise!!!!

Looking forward to maybe getting to know some of you folks!

Welcome to the boards. If the game is on ESPN or ABC you should be able to catch it in your stateroom or on one of the TV's in the sports bar. If it's FOX , NBC or CBS you will probably miss it.

Hi Everyone! I am new to the board and wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Binh Petit (my husband - Todd, and 2 girls (ages 7 and 4 by the time of the cruise) are super excited to experience our first cruise ever! We are from the SF Bay Area and look forwarding to meeting everyone.

We would really like to be included in the family gift exchange program...I'm not exactly sure how it works.

Here is our cabin location:

Petits (Todd, Binh, Tatum, and Brookelyn)
Category: 04C
Cabin: 7586

Hello Joanne and Bear 3412. I am still figuring out this whole board thing - ha!

Hi Binh - Welcome aboard... We are here to help so start asking away and we will answer any questions you have,

We signed up for this cruise in May 2011, when we were on a 3 day cruise on the Dream. We choose that cruise because it put us on Castaway Cay on May 14, which is our anniversary and my birthday. I think I read that someone here (onecoolpilot?) was on that cruise too.

This cruise on the Fantasy was chosen because we wanted to do the Eastern itinerary, and this was the farthest out we could book it at that time. We thought all along that we might change it, but here we are with our flights booked, timeshare condos reserved before and after, and PIF. So we are definitely going on this cruise!

We just celebrated our second anniversary by taking the first DCL cruise to HI! (I believe I saw one or two posters here that were also on that cruise.) We are both seniors (DH Harry is 68, I'm 62), and we'll BOTH be retired by the time we cruise in Oct. (DH has been retired for almost 10 years and I am retiring Aug. 1.)

We were originally in an inside Cat 10, but had to upgrade to a Cat 4 to get an accessible room. This is my 11th DCL cruise, Harry's 10th, all together since we met in 2005, except for the one he cruised without me before then, and two I cruised before we met. We like the longer cruises. We did the inaugaral Panama Canal in 2005 and the inaugaral trans Atlantic in 2007, among others. We are also signed up to do the second 12 night Med cruise with Greece in July 2013.

We always do the main dining and DCL has always put us at a table with other adults, when we didn't have linked dining with a group. Looking forward to the new shows on the Fantasy and seeing some of the improvements they made to the ship based on guest comments on the Dream.

Hope this introduction was not too long, just that I feel I know quite a bit about you all from reading your posts, so thought I should tell you a bit about us. Will try to contribute here at least a couple times a week.

Beth (and Harry)

Welcome Beth - Look forward to meeting you and getting to know you.

 

[JOANNEL]

Happy Sunday all!! We are on our second straight day of rain. I am sure Monday will bring bright sunny skies!!

 

[Renysmom]

By my calculations we are just one day under the 20 week mark

 

[JOANNEL]

Yeah!!!

 

[EvaSue]

Wee haw!!

 

[Jenleephoto]

Hey everyone!!!!

We just booked this cruise today and we are so excited!!!!

This will be our 2nd DCL cruise. (cruised in April 4 night Dream)

We have two you daughters, and hope to find some friends for them in advance maybe!

Also, is there a FE Group? What about a Facebook page?

Look forward to getting to know you all a bit!

 

[Renysmom]

Hey everyone!!!!

We just booked this cruise today and we are so excited!!!!

This will be our 2nd DCL cruise. (cruised in April 4 night Dream)

We have two you daughters, and hope to find some friends for them in advance maybe!

Also, is there a FE Group? What about a Facebook page?

Look forward to getting to know you all a bit!

Welcome to the cruise. How old are your daughters? There are several children on this cruise so I am sure they will be friends for them.

Yes there is a FE group and a FB page as well. Send me a PM with your facebook account info and I can add you as my friend, and then into the group.

 

[Jenleephoto]

Welcome to the cruise. How old are your daughters? There are several children on this cruise so I am sure they will be friends for them.

Yes there is a FE group and a FB page as well. Send me a PM with your facebook account info and I can add you as my friend, and then into the group.

Our daughters will be 5.5 years old and 2.5 years old. Our 2.5 year old will still be too young for Oceanears club (boo) but our 5 year old LOVED the club last time and meeting new young friends!

Will PM you my info.

Thanks!