Disney Fantasy Review
2nd Disney cruise lived up to high expectations.
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Let’s get the gang back together! My wife and I and our two boys re-upped for another Disney cruise in the Eastern Caribbean for another vacation with our close friends and their two boys. Last August we tested the waters on a 3-night cruise on the Disney Dream, and we had such a good time we went back a year later for a 7-night cruise on the Disney Fantasy.
I was a little concerned that because we enjoyed the last cruise so much, nothing this cruise could offer would do justice to my inflated expectations. Fortunately, I was wrong. I found that 7 days gave me a better opportunity to experience and evaluate the ship, food, service, shows, etc. and I even revised my opinion on certain things that I’d nit-picked during our initial 3-day cruise. This was a phenomenal vacation, aboard a magnificent ship, with ample time to enjoy my family and friends while we took advantage of everything the ship and the ports of call had to offer.
We decided to park at the port this year, and although it cost more money than it would to use one of the park-and-ride packages at the local hotels, I was happy with our decision and would use this going forward if we return for another cruise. Disney takes care of everything so efficiently and easily that it relieves (most) of the stress of dealing with tons of luggage and excited children the morning of embarkation. We arrived at the port and went thru one security checkpoint before being directed to a waiting porter who took our bags. We parked and walked the short distance to the cruise terminal, went thru security, and waited less than 5 minutes for a Disney agent to check us in. Within 30 minutes of parking the car our group was called to board the ship.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Our stateroom was identical to what we had on our last cruise - a deluxe family oceanview with verandah. We loved the verandah and made good use of it in the mornings and in the evenings after the kids went to bed. I also liked having it because it just made the cabin feel bigger, and for a 7-night cruise that’s essential. The Disney staterooms are well-designed to make use of all available space. The main bath/shower/sink area is very good size, and the separation of the toilet in its own area with a second sink is extremely useful and helpful to a family of 4. The bed is raised just enough that we were able to store all 6 suitcases/bags under it, and there were plenty of cabinets and drawers for our clothes and other essentials. The main sitting area with couch and bench converts into bunk beds, with the top bunk pulling down from the wall; the stateroom attendant would pull it down while we were at dinner, and put it away when we left for breakfast, and this really helped maximize the living space. We were very happy with and comfortable in our stateroom.
Port Reviews
Port Canaveral (Orlando)
Getting to the port from the hotels in Port Canaveral is easy, and parking at the port is simple and straightforward. Disney's terminal is a short walk from the parking garage, and they make the check-in process very easy and efficient.