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

[EvaSue]

Yes! I can save your life in 300 situations, but put me in front of my Dad's Mac and I'm totally useless!

 

[ethanash1]

Yes! I can save your life in 300 situations, but put me in front of my Dad's Mac and I'm totally useless!

Ahahahaha! Ok, you're my "go to" person if I'm choking at dinner, but NOT if I need to edit a document on my laptop! Got it!!

LOL

 

[sssteele]

oops

 

[sssteele]

My finished version of the "Floating on a Fall Fantasy" design is available.

Beautiful! Would make a great temporary tattoo for the cruise.

 

[onecoolpilot]

Hey, All.

I spoke with someone at DCL about where might be a good place to meet for our DISmeet. There were several ideas that she gave me. Does anyone know anything about the Fantasy's layout?

She suggested that we meet midship on deck 12 either Starboard or Portside.

She also suggested D Lounge on Deck 4, Portside entrance, I guess near Shutter's.

Lastly, she suggested the Vista Cafe, I assume on Deck 4 as well.

The for all would be at 3:00pm. I think that this is a good time because most everyone should be onboard by then, have found their staterooms and have eaten lunch. It also gives us a little time before the lifeboat drill.

Any other ideas or suggestions?

Any are good with me. 3pm sounds good too. Not too early so hopefully everyone could be there, but still gives us enough time to mingle before the safety drill.

 

[sunshine1259]

Did you have a day in mind to have the Crawl? We have a Navigator Verandah that we would consider adding to the list depending on the day and time.

Now that is a good question. What day would you suggest?

 

[sunshine1259]

Any are good with me. 3pm sounds good too. Not too early so hopefully everyone could be there, but still gives us enough time to mingle before the safety drill.

Thanks, Jeff. I will see what I can find out about the different areas.

 

[sunshine1259]

Didn't we sign up? I thought we did.. We have a Navigator as well.

Yes, you did. I missed it. I will add you now.

 

[EvaSue]

Yes, you did. I missed it. I will add you now.

Thanks!

 

[JOANNEL]

Even though I was laid off, I am going ahead with my cruise plans so far. I did our check-in on Sunday. We have the 11-11:30 port check-in. I also booked Palo Brunch on Thursday at 12:30 and the Eco Hike for my DH and DD when we are at St. John. DD has almost completed her Masters in Entomology and really wanted to do this. Plus, the trip is a graduation present for her (her first cruise).

I know in St. John we can take the tram to the top of the mountain and that the butterfly farm is within walking distance.

Can anybody please recommend other free, or nearly free things to do in St. John and St. Marten? Where is the closest beach and how do we get to it on both islands? If I am still unemployed or have recently gone back to work, I am going to want to keep spending to a minimum. Thankfully, we have $400 in onboard credit from Disney & Dreams that will cover most of what I have planned so far.

By the time this cruise gets here, I am really going to need it.

Good for you. We took the water taxi to a beach right from the dock at St Maarten. I think it's $6.00 a piece. Take water and snacks with you and save some $$. You have to pay for chairs and umbrella's if you want them or just bring towels to sit on!!

 

[JOANNEL]

Any are good with me. 3pm sounds good too. Not too early so hopefully everyone could be there, but still gives us enough time to mingle before the safety drill.

I would say some where on the deck so the folks with kids in pools can still participate.

 

[danandnan]

Good for you. We took the water taxi to a beach right from the dock at St Maarten. I think it's $6.00 a piece. Take water and snacks with you and save some $$. You have to pay for chairs and umbrella's if you want them or just bring towels to sit on!!

We had a great time that day.

 

[sunshine1259]

Okay, so let's plan to for the first DISmeet at Starboard midship Deck 12 at 3:00pm. How's that?

 

[sunshine1259]

Since we are almost at the Pay-in-Full date, I think it is time to set the cutoff date for the FE.

THE CUT OFF DATE TO JOIN THE FE GIFT EXCHANGE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 5, 2012. NO EXCEPTIONS.

That will give folks time join if they still and to drop if the so desire. I will send out the list to all participants on September 9, 2012 via Private Message. But the basic list is on the front page so that folks can have an idea of how many cabins are participating. I think that the list is small enough to where we will only need one group.

I just need to know if folks want to schedule particular days for delivery or if folks just want to delivery whenever they want. Let me know.

 

[McNabrat]

I have a question for those of you that stay at a hotel near the port. I know that most will give you a ride to the port for free, but how do you get there from the airport? That seems like a long ride to get for free (or the cost of a hotel room).

I was able to find a "Fly, Snooze & Cruise" package through Courtyard Marriott in Cocoa Beach. This package includes transportation from MCO-Hotel, Hotel-Port, Port-MCO as well as our room for the night. I do know the transportation is provided by a 3rd party service, not the Hotel themselves. Have a direct number to the transportation company and they have been super helpful thus far So I feel pretty comfortable with this package. Seems like they do it everyday!

 

[Hogsbreath101]

We're onboard! My friend Mary and I are getting away and regrouping for some much needed girl friend time!! I have been on the Magic twice, and can't wait to see the Fantasy! I am hearing so many wonderful things and after all, it's Disney - I'm sure it will be spectacular! Can't wait can't wait can't wait!

 

[JOANNEL]

We're onboard! My friend Mary and I are getting away and regrouping for some much needed girl friend time!! I have been on the Magic twice, and can't wait to see the Fantasy! I am hearing so many wonderful things and after all, it's Disney - I'm sure it will be spectacular! Can't wait can't wait can't wait!

Welcome!! Love your name!!! We have a Hogsbreath in Destin!!

 

[DisneyDoc5]

As PP mentioned you can have a Port Arrival Time assigned after/during online check in, which I thought everyone, including first timers could already perform. So much for the time passing quickly till Oct 20th.
As PP said once paid in full and at 75 days out, you can book ressies at 12:01 eastern time, then check-in is at 3:01 where you get PAT time. This PAT time slot is related to your actual boarding # assigned at port IF Not using DCL transport.

So if I understand, you will be checking in a few days after 75 days out. So the other 3994 guests could/may obtain a PAT before your party. We also play the CC cycles.

It's OK, not everyone knows to do online check in ASAP. Also even if you show prior to your PAT they won't turn you away unless the terminal is at capacity. If assigned a late PAT time it only means you will have to wait till general boarding is called, which IMO would be around 12:45 - 1:00. Also many try to plan to arrive after open boarding to avoid a crowed terminal. It can get crowed between 11 - 1. The trick for most is to arrive after open boarding and prior to the DCL buses from the resorts, which could start to arrive at 1:30.

Online check-in at 3am has 5 or 6 steps of info required prior to PAT assignment. These included; Guest info(names), ID(passport or DL), Pre / post details(when arriving, where staying, flight #, airline, etc.), Onboard acct. info(using CC or cash), and Accept T&C(check box).

Most skip what they can and edit later. I said cash for OBC, Driver License, etc. etc. just so the page will ungray and open the PAT section.

The reservation section can be done at 12midnight but has a weird quirk. After you select an item for your cart you must click "confirm". Also if you look back at availability the item still shows available to you, but only you. It makes people think "it" didn't take or something. Also DCL site prefers Firefox browser fwiw.

Wow that was long
HTH and Good Luck

a million thanks for this info - I am very very very appreciative for your time and effort explaining this to me! I guess I will be up and adam in the night of August 6 taking care of business (even though we will be 'up north' at a cottage on Silver Lake in Northern MI on vacation - well worth it!!!) I hope I get to say thanks to you in person on the ship!

 

[DisneyDoc5]

http://flic.kr/p/cD85FU

I really love this! I think you and I blended our title ideas - great work on the design!!!! I love floating!

 

[DisneyDoc5]

Okay, so let's plan to for the first DISmeet at Starboard midship Deck 12 at 3:00pm. How's that?

sounds fun - thanks for working on this!