Just came away from a 7-nt cruise on the Fantasy. After having done the Disney Magic out of Galveston, TX about 1.5 yrs ago, we were a bit apprehensive about sailing on the Fantasy - given how disappointing the experience on the Magic had been. Even if Disney was failing out of Galveston (it has now pulled out of this port), we now realize they had really cut back on the quality of service on the Magic compared to the Fantasy.

THE GOOD:

Absolutely beautiful ship! The attention to detail in the decor and the experience is simply amazing! Wherever you go or look around, there's something interesting to discover. The restaurants, bars, night club, theaters, all are just so beautifully designed. The maintenance is impeccable. The main shows phenomenal (NYC Broadway level - performers, costumes, sets), and the quality of food absolutely top notch. Even getting on and off the ship at ports is a bit of a notch above others. And of course, the kids activities are the main reason we went back to Disney. While our kids are 5 and 10, and they had a blast, we noticed that even older kids up and into their early 20s enjoyed themselves. Read more