VWL/Eastern Fantasy Cruise/AKV CL all wrapped into a fabulous b-day trip - Complete

[Pinkocto]

We headed back to the room after the show, walking along the Promenade deck for a bit, and it was so choppy. We were weaving back and forth while walking.



I was starting to feel quite sick so took a Dramamine when we got to the room and a shower which helped. We were actually contemplating skipping dinner I felt so bad, but I didn’t want to miss the first dinner and meeting our tablemates and servers. I started to feel a bit better after lying down for a few minutes and we headed off to the Enchanted Garden.

Apparently I wasn’t the only one feeling under the weather; probably half the restaurant was empty. We were also missing two of our tablemates as well. We did have a lovely dinner with Mike and Kathryn from Toronto. This was their first Disney cruise and it was their honeymoon. They were a hoot and a half and so much fun to spend our evenings with.

Mom started off with a mushroom brioche which she loved



I skipped the appetizer that evening.

Mom had a spinach and raspberry salad which she also loved



I had a romaine wedge which was very delicious



For her entrée mom had portabella mushrooms which she thought were magnificent



And I had the pan seared sea bass, quite tasty



For dessert mom had the lemon curd rice pudding which she enjoyed



And I had the bananas foster sundae which was scrumptious


And asked for the large portion of the Sacher Torte but Martin our server ‘suggested’ I get the sweet temptations which has three smaller desserts. I was not pleased he fought me on my dessert selection but it was fine in the end because the torte was the worst of the three, very dry.



During dinner Mike had been saying he was planning to go see Chimpanzee in the theater later that night. It was only playing that one time the entire cruise and he had been wanting to see it. Well of course that put a small idea in our minds but not one that I thought was serious because we were both quite tired. After we all parted ways mom and I sauntered through the shops, but not for very long because mom suggested we go see the movie and it was starting at 10:15. We were a little late but didn’t miss much. We both almost fell asleep several times but were glad we decided to go see it. It was quite sad but an amazing story all the same. After that we headed up to the room and called it a night. It had been a fabulous first day

 

[Pinkocto]

Loved all you photos ! Especially the ones of VWL...one of my favorite resorts !

Thank you the WL is so beautiful. I was surprised how much we enjoyed it, we will definitely be back.

 

[Pinkocto]

There is no two ways about this. The Fantasy is a beautiful ship. I love that little courtyard area between the lounges and I would never have thought that restrooms could be so glamerous.

Corinna

I liked Europa much better than The District on the Dream, I thought it was so beautifully done. I sort of felt like the restroom area were like caves. It was very cool.

 

[Linda67]

I have no idea how I missed this thread!

I am going back to read right now !!

 

[Pinkocto]

I have no idea how I missed this thread!

I am going back to read right now !!

I'm glad you found it thanks for joining in!

 

[rentayenta]

Dinner looks good and I'm sorry you were feeling sick again.

Could you choose your dressing on the romaine salad? Your moms entree looks fantastic. I love portobello.

I think I'd fall asleep during a movie after dinner. I've got an old soul.

 

[Pinkocto]

Dinner looks good and I'm sorry you were feeling sick again.

Dinner looks so good. Could you choose your dressing on the romaine salad? Your moms entree looks fantastic. I love portobello.

I think I'd fall asleep during a movie after dinner. I've got an old soul.

Dinner was great and I'm so glad I felt well enough to go. Thankfully I brought Dramamine so I didn't have to go down to the health center this time. I think I took it almost every day the ship was rocking so much.

Oh yes, they are happy to change the dressing on salads, I did that several times. She got that dish on the Dream as well, loved it both times.

Oh I was nodding off during the movie but we managed to finish it

 

[Leshaface]

Wow the atrium is beautiful! I think it's way nicer than the Dream. Looks like there's more room too

The RFR looks so relaxing. Something I can hope to do one day. I think it would be better if I had someone to do it with though. Dan isn't one that likes to do this type of stuff (besides the very occasional massage). Perhaps if I brought a book or something.

Oh man, hopefully the waters were only choppy that one night. It's terrible feeling sick and there's literally nothing you can do about it. The food looks amazing though!

I LOVE all the Earth Day movies made by Disney Nature. I haven't seen Chimpanzees yet, and maybe I shouldn't if you said it's sad.

 

[carissa1970]

After reading about your RFR experiences last night, I had a dream (nightmare!) that I was on the cruise ship and went to bed right away and missed the whole first day...forgot to buy my RFR passes! I was cracking up this morning.

 

[franandaj]

The atrium and ship pictures are gorgeous! I will be back to read more. Fran finally woke up so we are going to our Port excursion. I can't wait to see more pictures.

 

[k3chantal]

Wanting to read more myself....

 

[rentayenta]

Dinner was great and I'm so glad I felt well enough to go. Thankfully I brought Dramamine so I didn't have to go down to the health center this time. I think I took it almost every day the ship was rocking so much.

Oh yes, they are happy to change the dressing on salads, I did that several times. She got that dish on the Dream as well, loved it both times.

Oh I was nodding off during the movie but we managed to finish it

I think we're changing to late seating and I started a thread to find out what after dinner activities there are. I'll add movies to the list though I doubt I could stay way. DH says I'll make the best little old lady ever as I'm half way there. I can't wait to EAT on the cruise.

I've never been seasick but I'm definitely going to bring something along just in case.

 

[Pinkocto]

Wow the atrium is beautiful! I think it's way nicer than the Dream. Looks like there's more room too

As much as I loved the Dream I have to admit I found the Fantasy even more beautiful. I liked the colors better and everything seemed more whimsical to me.

The RFR looks so relaxing. Something I can hope to do one day. I think it would be better if I had someone to do it with though. Dan isn't one that likes to do this type of stuff (besides the very occasional massage). Perhaps if I brought a book or something.

The RFR has quickly become a favorite of ours, it's just so relaxing. You definitely should try it sometime. You can buy a one day pass and just try it out to see if you like it.

Oh man, hopefully the waters were only choppy that one night. It's terrible feeling sick and there's literally nothing you can do about it. The food looks amazing though!

Sadly it wasn't just that night. It was a very rocky cruise. I found out after getting home that there was a problem with the stabilizers. Thankfully taking 1 Dramamine took the seasickness away. I'll definitely bring it on every cruise now just in case.

I LOVE all the Earth Day movies made by Disney Nature. I haven't seen Chimpanzees yet, and maybe I shouldn't if you said it's sad.

It's worth seeing and has a very touching ending. I think it's amazing how animals work together and that film captured a beautiful story.

 

[dgbg100106]

stabilizers make all the difference, I was on a ship once, that was having engine problems, so they did not sue the stabilizers and it very rocky!

 

[Pinkocto]

After reading about your RFR experiences last night, I had a dream (nightmare!) that I was on the cruise ship and went to bed right away and missed the whole first day...forgot to buy my RFR passes! I was cracking up this morning.

Would you believe Ive also dreamed I slept away the first day! It was horrible!

 

[Pinkocto]

The atrium and ship pictures are gorgeous! I will be back to read more. Fran finally woke up so we are going to our Port excursion. I can't wait to see more pictures.

have fun on your excursion!

More pictures to come

 

[Pinkocto]

Wanting to read more myself....

More coming soon

 

[Pinkocto]

I think we're changing to late seating and I started a thread to find out what after dinner activities there are. I'll add movies to the list though I doubt I could stay way. DH says I'll make the best little old lady ever as I'm half way there. I can't wait to EAT on the cruise.

I've never been seasick but I'm definitely going to bring something along just in case.

And you WILL eat! There's so many delicious things to try just pace yourself or you won't get hungry for a while. Mom made that mistake out first cruise and was so full by the third day she was uncomfortable. She has since learned to take smaller portions since you can always get more if you want.

It's best to bring something just in case. Hopefully our cruise will be very smooth and you won't need it.

I just wanted to mention, either dinner seating you do there will probably be things you'll miss that you would have liked to do. There's just so many activities going on all the time it's impossible to do them all.

 

[Pinkocto]

stabilizers make all the difference, I was on a ship once, that was having engine problems, so they did not sue the stabilizers and it very rocky!

It was amazing how rocky it was. The curtains in the theater were going back and forth very drastically during the shows.

 

[MomToPrincePhillip]

Sadly it wasn't just that night. It was a very rocky cruise. I found out after getting home that there was a problem with the stabilizers. Thankfully taking 1 Dramamine took the seasickness away. I'll definitely bring it on every cruise now just in case.

A problem with the stabilizers?
I sure hope they've got those fixed before we set sail! Thanks for the heads up, I've packed something for seasickness already, but I sure hope we don't need it.