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Ok, anyone else hear of an issue with the Fantasy? Specifically Deck 7? We booked 3 cabins and today were informed ALL 3 have issues. We are now on Deck 10. We booked all 3 just under a year ago. I'm not all that happy. On hold with Disney right now. Anyone else get this news? BTW, no not a cabin upgrade,, nope..
Which cabins did you have on deck 7?
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There are multiples of each!
I may be wrong on the kids hot tub, but I thought the hot tub that was by the kid's pools was turned into a new splash play area, leaving only a hot tub in the teen area. And of course the hot tub in the adult area. Where are the hot tubs are you thinking about? I'm not counting anything in the spa.
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There is a a hot tub for kids and yes all of the pools are heated. There is only an adult hot tub.
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I just did a quick review on most of the Navigators for all 4 ships for 2017 and none of the regular sit down restaurants with servers were open for lunch while docked at CC. Of course you never know for cruises in the future, so always look at your Navigator on the ship and one may be open on your particular cruise. While not a standard dining restaurant, I did see one case where Remy was open for lunch on the Fantasy during 3 day cruise that spent 2 days at CC.
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It has very limited hours even when it does open. There is a sign with hours on it' date=' but I think they only put the sign out when it is open, which makes no sense. The usual opening is about 2 hours in the morning when most people are getting off the ship. And they take cash only.[/quote']
I checked both when we got off the ship first thing in the morning and again in the afternoon. Never open and no hours posted. Yes, it is indeed a mystery operation. I'll let you know if it's open when we will be there again 28 Dec 2018.
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We have been to CC three times and the post office was never open. Good luck with figuring out their schedule.
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I also have experience with Carnival and Royal Caribbean. You certainly said it best with your recommendation to do proper research before making a decision. Personally, I find that Disney Cruise Line offers the very best experience for me as a cruiser. ⚓️
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My family likes Disney best overall too, almost to a fault. We have previously cruised on the Dream and Fantasy. However, the cost when compared to other lines that are almost as good can sometimes be obscene! Case in point, I'm booked on the Fantasy for the 22 Dec 2018 7-night sailing in a category 5C balcony. I booked over 18 months in advance, got an additional $600 discount off the list price because of travel credits and my cost per night, per person for my family of four is $404.28 each. The price includes trip insurance $392 (the good stuff, not Disney's), tips $336 and all other fees. It's been my family's dream to be on the ship for Christmas, so I'm sucking it up to grant their wish. If it were just me making the call, there is no way I can justify the premium for this cruise date. I could easily pay for 2 or even 3 other cruises for this price, but I'll suck it up to make them happy.
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Based on personal experience, I feel that if you booked the cruise in question you would definitely feel that you got your money’s worth. Prior to this past October (2016) I had never experienced a Disney Cruise, but since then I have been on three! I first cruised for 7 nights on the Disney Fantasy on their Eastern Caribbean itinerary for a Halloween on the High Seas Cruise in October, then for a second time for 4 nights on the Disney Dream on their Bahamas itinerary for a Very Merrytime Cruise in December, and then for a third time for a traditional (non-holiday themed) cruise in May. All three cruises were absolutely incredible. I have nothing but the highest praises to say about each experience. The ships are the most beautiful and clean in the world. The Cast Members are in a league of their own when it comes to their extremely high level of Guest Service and happiness. The private island, Disney Castaway Cay, is pure bliss. The rotational dining concept (where you rotate through each of the different restaurants each evening— your Serving team included) is incomparable, as is the cuisine. The Broadway-style shows are very high caliber and a lot of fun. The ships each have a beautiful movie theater on board that shows first run Disney films (including Marvel and Star Wars, of course). There is an actual water coaster (humorously named the Aqua Duck) onboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, in addition to several pools (including an area reserved exclusively for Guests 18+). The staterooms are stunning— they’re much larger than other cruise lines, they’re beautiful, and the majority of them have split bathrooms (a concept DCL pioneered where one bathroom door leads to the tub/shower and a sink, and a separate bathroom door leads to another sink and the toilet— absolutely amazing when getting ready alongside other members of your party), etc. I could go on and on, but the point is, even though Disney Cruise may cost more than another cruise line they are without-a-doubt the very best. ⚓️
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What other cruise lines have you sailed? I also like Disney but I've also cruised on Carnival and RCL. All of the cruises were very good. Each had good and bad points for a number of reasons. I think the key is to research the ship you plan to sail. Disney may be the exception to this because all of their ships have a great reputation.
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There aren't any bunk beds on the ship. If you are referring to the drop down bed from the ceiling it does have a rail.
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Hopefully, it drives me crazy when I am disturbed by someone doing photography or something else rude while I'm trying to watch a show. The last time on the Fantasy I got to watch a man in front of me spit sunflower seed shells into a clear plastic bottle for the entire show. And of course he sat there at the last minute before the show started so there was no where for me to move.
If the show was in the kid areas I hope she finds someone with what she wants.
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Disney doesn't allow photography or video of any kind during shows, so there shouldn't be anyone with any in a perfect world! However, I know people choose not abide by the rules so you may get lucky.
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Just off the Dream
We had Olaf & Anna (no Elsa) at our ticketed event on Saturday
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Wow, apparently you got a rare treat. Hopefully we luck out too!
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Check out the new Day 1 Navigator format. I love how it gives you a great overview of the whole cruise highlights.
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I was afraid Olaf was going to be MIA. We will be sailing Christmas week, so maybe we will get lucky and he will appear. I'll get A&E tickets just in case and turn them in if Olaf isn't going to be there. Thank you all for the feedback.
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Normally' date=' yes. The issue is that no character appearance can ever be guaranteed....people get sick, stuff happens. But the basic response is yes, Olaf is nearly always there.[/quote']
I figured you would have the answer. Thank you for for all of the daily answers and insight you provide on this board. Your wealth of knowledge has benefited a lot of cruisers and is much appreciated!
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I know you need to have tickets for the Anna & Elsa Meet & Greet, but does Olaf always appear too on the Fantasy? My son just wants to meet Olaf and doesn't care about meeting the princesses, so I don't want to take an opportunity from someone else if Olaf won't be there.
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Thanks Cruisefamily!!!!! We have committed to the June 2018 trip.
I know you will have a wonderful time. If you have time, read my trip report I posted 27 July 2015. It has a lot of tips and I even won a award from Cruise Critic. Shmoo here and moki'smommy have a wealth of knowledge are the go to guys for answers! They were pivotal to my family maximizing our cruise experience. Seek their advice, read this board daily and the disneycruiselineblog site (especially review pertinent Navigators). This will ensure you don't miss out on all Disney has to offer.
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I wouldn't plan on any sightings of the cream cheese pretzels anymore. DCL used to have the pretzels at the quick serve location (pizza) on the last sea day of many cruises.
BUT, that was before they came out with the Pub menu now available in the various sports bar/venues. And, of course, the Pub menu is extra cost.
We missed them on the Dream the day they had them in 2012 and the last post I could find where someone had a cream cheeze pretzel on the Fantasy was December of 2013.
We will be on the Fantasy Christmas week 2018, so maybe we will get a surprise:).
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There wasn't a BBQ on the Fantasy when we were on it two years ago. I have read the boards everyday for many years and no one has every mentioned one occurring before. However, it may pop up as a surprise like the rare sightings of cream cheese pretzels.
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That cruise starts on 26 November and ends 1 December. The weather should be warm by the end of day three and all of the pools are heated. The weather won't be really warm until you almost get to your first port.
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Our family is looking at the Fantasy cruise on 9 June 2018, but concerned about the Caribbean temperature during June. Was the ship interior and the balcony area comfortable (usable) the day? Any comments/advice will be greatly appreciated.
We did the Caribbean on the Fantasy in June 2 years ago. Inside temperatures were always very comfortable everywhere on the ship. I like it very cool and I was always happy! My wife and daughter brought blankets to the shows to stay warm. The balconies on the sides of the ship will have good breeze, but it will be hot if you have direct sunlight mid day. The room itself has a thermostat and it worked wonderfully.
All of the ports will be very hot, so look for air conditioned tours or expect to sweat a lot.
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Absolutely, the food is plentiful and the quality is exceptional! I'm a foodie and already thinking about the feasts being served on my Christmas 2018 cruise on the Fantasy.
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My bad, It looks like they are using the Enchanted Garden now once during a 7 day Caribbean cruise, but the Royal Court is still open too. I should have stated most of the time and the breakfast times do shift daily according to Port of call schedules. Always check your Navigators for the most accurate information.
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7-night cruises:
- First night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops
- One pirate night or other themed deck party
- 3 additional cruise casual nights—no swimwear or tank tops
- One formal and one semi-formal night—both give you the opportunity to dress up and take advantage of the onboard photography services. Though optional, we recommend dress pants with a jacket or a suit for men, and dress or pantsuit for women (the reality is some people will wear shorts and it's not an issue)
Dress Codes for Palo and Remy, Adults-Only Restaurants for Guests 18 and Older
So that we may provide an enjoyable and refined dining experience for all Guests, please be advised that tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, shorts, hats, cut-offs, torn clothing, t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics, flip-flops or tennis shoes are not permitted at Palo or Remy. We thank you for your understanding and your cooperation with the following dress requirements
At Palo: The elegant northern Italian-inspired dining venue aboard all 4 ships.
Dinner and Brunch
- Men: dress pants or slacks and collared shirt; jacket is optional
- Women: dress, skirt or pants with a blouse
- Jeans may be worn if in good condition (no holes)
At Remy: Serving sophisticated French cuisine aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
Dinner
- Men: dress pants with sports jacket or suit is required; tie is optional
- Women: cocktail dress, pantsuit or skirt with blouse
Brunch
- Men: dress pants and a dress shirt; jacket is optional
- Women: dress or pantsuit
- First night is cruise casual—no swimwear or tank tops
PAT question
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That may be true for the people you know, but I can tell you first hand that an extremely high number of people show up as soon as they can get into the terminal regardless of their PAT. We had the earliest PAT and showed up on time for the Fantasy 2 years ago. We were packed like sardines because the terminal was slammed full with people that shouldn't have been there for hours. So much for going by your PAT.