Disney Fantasy Review

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Fourth of July Fantasy

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy
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Kellybilt
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Jul 2015
Cabin: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (oversized verandah)

The boarding process was efficient and quick. Getting through security with our wine luggage was as efficient and a breeze too. The wait to board was minimal and were on ship by 11:45am. The buffet had delicious offerings the first day, such as salmon wrapped in proscutto and grilled. The buffet was more sophisticated on the day we boarded than the following days. Staff was available to assist in locating a vacant table, which were quickly bussed. The ship was beautiful and kept immaculate. Public bathrooms were plentiful and always spotless. The staff were friendly and helpful and cheeful. We were unhappy with our table mates for our evening meal. We were seated at a table for 8 but there were only 5 of us each evening. One was a single man who wanted us to invest in some ridiculous scheme and the other couple complained about Disney nightly. The waitstaff were slow and even though they rotated along with us, they never remembered we enjoyed fresh cracked pepper and Tobasco Sauce and our food would be cold before we could get their attention to request it. We were seated near a large table with 14 people who were so loud we often couldn't carry on a conversation at our table. We were under the impression that children dined the first hour and then were taken to another venue suitable for their age bracket. Our cabin was spacious with plenty of cabinets and drawers. The soaps, shampoos, lotions were very good quality. Our cabin steward kept it immaculate for us but we were without ice the first 24 hours of the cruise. Morning room service arrived exactly as requested and our order was always complete. The pool was always too crowded for us to enjoy so we didn't get to experience that. Finding a chair was impossible but we had a spacious balcony and thoroughly enjoyed that. We were surprised that photographers were not available at the gangway at each port. Only once were we approached by a photographer at evening meal (Palo) for photo op. Palo brunch was outstanding and I highly recommend you experience it at least once! Palo evening meal was too rich for us but the food was quite good. The food in the main diningrooms was mediocre and not at all what we remembered having on the Dream. Having Disney movies available 24/7 in your cabin was a plus too. The shops on board had a lot of fun Disney merchandise and clothes and were a blast to visit. The itinerary was wonderful and we loved St. Maarten and St. Thomas and Castaway was incredible as always. We would love to see an overnight stay at Castaway and trade a sea day for it. The Debarkation process was a breeze. Breakfast that morning was not pallatable. All in all, it was a wonderful cruise and we will definitely plan to sail again as soon as possible.

Cabin Review

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (oversized verandah)

Cabin 05E

Spacious with plenty of storage. Comfortable bed and pillows with luxurious linens. Spacious verandah with comfortable loungers. Covered and open air verandah.

Port Reviews

Port Canaveral (Orlando)

A beautiful Port with many options for lodging, sightseeing and shopping.

St. Maarten

Fun to experience both cultures, the Dutch and French side of the Island. The beaches are breathtaking with white sand. Great snorkeling spot. Cheap prices on merchandise and liquor. We loved the shop keepers, they were so friendly. It's a beautiful Port.

St. Thomas

There is so much to see and do in St. Thomas that it must be appealing to everyone. It's a beautiful island and close to other islands you can visit on many of the excursions offered. We absolutely love St. Thomas downtown, just walking around and window shopping.

Castaway Cay

This is the best!!! Such a beautiful island with all the conveniences you could want. The lounge chairs and water chairs are plentiful. The water is so clear you can't tell the depth of the water when on a float. We were impressed by the attention paid by the safety staff on skiboats patroling and making sure no one wandered outside the area. The water was refreshing. The food at the buffet was delicious and plentiful. They even use real silverware and linen napkins, a plus in our opinion. This is the highlight of our Disney cruise and something we look forward to the entire journey. We wish Disney would consider an "overnight" stay at Castaway as opposed to one of the sea days. Many we spoke with felt the same way. We love, love, love Castaway!!!

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