Where is my FAVORITE DCL cast member?

[splashmommy]

Does anyone know if Sheree from the Philippines will be on the Fantasy in September? Thanks!

 

[TamieH]

Anyone know which ship Kendall from Trinidad & Tobago is on these days? We really liked him and missed him last time (left for vacation the day we boarded). Thanks!

 

[DisneyDreamer2504]

Having recently sailed on the Magic ... you simply MUST request "Sammy" Sompong Poonchuroensuk (Thailand) for Main Dining Room Server ... and Laslo Gion (Hungary) for Palo Server. You will not find better servers on the Magic!

At the time, Sammy's Head Server was Neno Jekic (Croatia). We were seated a table of four ... each of us with a long list of special requests throughout the cruise, including the following to be served every night ... escargot, shrimp cocktail, Caeser salad with shaved Parmesan cheese, and Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. We do not consider ourselves as high maintenance ... rather ... we know what we like. As a Head Server, Neno Jekic turned our cruise into 14 nights of phenomenal experiences.

Sammy's Assistant Server was I Made Swasitka (Indonesia). His first name is pronounced "E-mod-A." Some guests may not understand "Swastika" used as a name. In Thailand, "swastika" means ... may you prosper and have good fortune.

I have taken the liberty of posting information found online, regarding the swastika ...
"The Swastika is a symbol that belongs to the entire human race. They appear in many different forms and in almost all our ancestral cultures, existing for more than 15,000 years with different names. The Swastika was and always will be a symbol of protection and good luck. Unfortunately during the World War II, the Nazi's were effective in there misuse of the Swastika symbol."

The Nazi's changed the design of the original Swastika. The Nazi Swastika is a black cross in 45 degrees pointing to the right (the original Swastika points to the LEFT). Please remember, the (original) swastika symbol is positive in many countries and cultures, and there is no reason to connect this to the genocide associated with World War II.

Steven

I used to work at a hotel that had tapestries displayed with swastikas on them. Despite trying to explain that it wasn't something the nazis created, and all the reasons you listed, I still had several guests huff and leave upset. Oh well, didn't miss them, lol.

Our favorite CM is named Yelena, from Serbia I believe. She's a bartender and certified mixologist. We met her in Sept 10 on the wonder, and in sept 11, she was supposed to be on the dream, and someone told us she'd been promoted, but was on vacation when we cruised. We're hoping to see her this Sept on the Fantasy!

 

[JimmyJackJunior]

Having recently sailed on the Magic ... you simply MUST request "Sammy" Sompong Poonchuroensuk (Thailand) for Main Dining Room Server You will not find better servers on the Magic!

At the time, Sammy's Head Server was Neno Jekic (Croatia).
Sammy's Assistant Server was I Made Swasitka (Indonesia). His first name is pronounced "E-mod-A." [/COLOR].



Steven

Off the Magic a couple of weeks ago. Sampong and I Made were the best servers we have ever had. Their head server has changed but these two are the best.

 

[jjgarv]

Anyone know if Liam Scott from Jamaica (head server) is still on the Fantasy? If so, we'd like to request him again in October.
Thanks!

 

[sdlong329]

I did not know you could make all those special requests

Beth - The best response I have is, "The answer is NO, unless you ask!" Feel free to PM me on FB ... we can discuss a myriad of things which can be accomplished ... ASSUMING you have excellent cast members.

All of the cast members I have referenced (since the beginning of this thread) are "excellent" or better. I know some people merely post if their cast member was good ... but it takes something very special for me to post someone on this thread. Some of the things I have learned have come directly from these cast members.

Enjoy!

 

[sdlong329]

I used to work at a hotel that had tapestries displayed with swastikas on them. Despite trying to explain that it wasn't something the nazis created, and all the reasons you listed, I still had several guests huff and leave upset. Oh well, didn't miss them, lol.

Usually, by the 2nd night of our cruise, I ask the Head Server, Server, Assistant Server, and Stateroom Host(ess) (as well as Palo server, when applicable) to write down their first and last name, along with their home country. I do this for two reasons:

1) I would like to be able to reference them BY NAME in the future ... whether for praising them when writing to DCL, or requesting them in the future ...

2) By asking for their contact information, most recognize I will be writing a letter ... which can sometimes put the newer cast members on alert. It's not that there are any problems ... rather ... I have also found it often helps some of the newer (or shy) cast members open up to us ... which I find helps them become more comfortable around their new batch of guests. Since I also ask about their home country, it gives the cast member to talk about THEMSELVES, plus their family and home. I understand it can't be easy to be away from friends and family for so long ... so talking about them seems to be a good thing.

In this instance, when I asked I Made (E Mod A) to write his name ... he paused ... then explained some people can act "different" when they hear his last name ... so he explained what his name means (in his country). I thought it was very nice, and am glad I asked.

 

[mmouse37]

Anyone hear/know if Edward Wardle from England is still onboard the Fantasy???

MJ

 

[dolphingirl47]

Anyone hear/know if Edward Wardle from England is still onboard the Fantasy???

MJ

I just saw on Facebook that he is back on the Dream.

Corinna

 

[sdlong329]

My favorite DCL cast member is on vacation in New York. We are FB friends and keep in touch all the time.

I keep in touch with many of my cast members via FB as well! When the Fantasy and Magic visited New York City, I had the ability to spend a few days in Manhattan ... and was able to show some of the cast members around town. It was nice for ME to be able to take care of THEM!

For those who keep in touch with your cast members ... remember to ask them WHAT you can get for them in the USA (not IF you can get something for them) ... either deliver to them on your next cruise, or ship to them via US Mail. Cast members get a little time off when in Port Canaveral ... and they typically shop at a local mall ... but a Florida mall does not have everything. One cast member asked me to find an AC adapter for his notebook computer. It was a cinch for me to do!

Since I am a member of DVC, I have offered some of my cast members with the ability to stay at a DVC resort (on my point, pre/post contract), and have also suggested Vero Beach and Hilton Head as an additional possibility for R&R. I figure, they've taken care of me and my family many times ... it's the least I can do for them!

 

[DreamsComeTrue22]

Does anyone know of the palo server Thomas from the Czech Republic ? He was on the dream but I think he's on the fantasy now or maybe he is still on the dream??? Any feedback would be great!!

 

[collectoraholic]

Steven, do you have any suggestions for servers on the Wonder? My parents and my aunt & uncle are going to be on the Wonder in November and I'd like to help them with a server request, as it has been quite some time since any of us (my aunt/uncle first time on DCL though) have been on the Wonder.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Cruisin'Nick]

March 2012 - MAGIC
Ciao Romano - Palo Server

March 2012 - FANTASY
Krisztian Kiss - Main Dining Room Server
Zsolt Szep - Main Dining Room Server

March 2012 - DREAM
Gábor Németh - Main Dining Room Server
Csuka Mihaly - Main Dining Room Server

I remember Gábor!! He was a real sweetheart to my DSisters when we went last time!! And it was the Dream too!! Wonder if he's still there, or he was able to move to the Fantasy.

 

[gomagic]

I remember Gábor!! He was a real sweetheart to my DSisters when we went last time!! And it was the Dream too!! Wonder if he's still there, or he was able to move to the Fantasy.

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[Hillbeans]

Does anyone know if Matthew and Anthony (I know he was from NYC) are still on the Fantasy? They ran most of the activities, Bingo, etc....My boys loved them and it'd be great to see them again on another cruise. Thanks in advance!

 

[Robin"D"]

Anyone ACD Leslie? Is she oh Facebook or know what her last name might be?
She was on he Hawaiian Cruise in May 2012 and PanamaWBC May 2013

Robin & Angel "D".

 

[jjgarv]

....anyone have him recently as a head server on the Fantasy? Anyone? Anyone?

 

[TamieH]

Anyone know which ship Kendall from Trinidad & Tobago is on these days? We really liked him and missed him last time (left for vacation the day we boarded). Thanks!

Anyone have an update on Kendall? Thanks

 

[alessina17]

Hi there! We just got off the Fantasy last week (Aug 10-17, 2013) - it was amazing! Our servers were Yhokey (from the Phillippeans) and Aleksandr (from Serbia) - they were both excellent! Another server, by the name of Daniel (from Portugal) wasn't our server, he was at a table nearby, but was fantastic with our children (we were travelling as a large group of 17 - with 9children in all). We just loved him! I would love to send him a care package but I don't know his last name. I tried to be in touch with Disney Cruise Line but they won't give out that information. Does anyone have any contact for Daniel? I don't want to send a care package with just his first name (as it is pretty common!).

Any and all help appreciated! Thanks in advance!

~Alessia

 

[alessina17]

....anyone have him recently as a head server on the Fantasy? Anyone? Anyone?

Name doesn't ring a bell....just got off Fantasy last week.