Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Fantastic Days at Sea

Day 2 of the cruise was a relaxing day at sea.  We started the day with a Christmas show in the lobby--we had tried to see it the night before, but got there late (it was after dinner) and did not have a good spot.  My mom has some mobility issues, which made it tough for her to see.  This morning we got there early and staked out a spot not too far from the "stage" with only children in front of us (score!). I was able to get some neat shots.


 

 


Elsa of course made it snow in the lobby!  She's magical that way.

 



 What would a day at sea be without the pool?

 

(Family pool 1)

 

(Family pool tool)

 

(Play area for kids)

 

(Movies poolside--Mickey's A Christmas Carol of course!)


The tubing is for the Aquaduck ride--which is a ton of fun!  Part of it even goes slightly off the ship!)

 

(Adult pool area where we mostly hung out)

 

(Upper deck wading pool)

 

 


(Drink of the day anyone?)


There were included desserts galore, but also a sweet shop if you wanted to pay for something extra special.

 


 

After sun, swimming, and snacks, it was time to get cleaned up in time for a broadway-like show!  The Fantasy had three different broadway shows while we were on board--Aladdin, Disney's Believe, and Wishes.  All were terrific!



After the theater it was back to the lobby for formal night and the captain's gala with free drinks and everyone walking around in there fancywear.  



My mother in particular just enjoyed watching everyone walking around in their fancy clothes.  Lots of people did dress very nicely, while others were less formal--it was really up to the person.  I will say that it was much more fun to go along and dress up in something pretty!


Dinner that night was in the pretty Enchanted Garden.



The suns sets in the garden while you are dining, and the night flower lights bloom.


 

 

 

 

 

 



 This is probably my favorite restaurant on the Fantasy.  


Anyone for after dinner drinks at Ohlala, the French Champagne bar?


 

 


At night is the best time to get beautiful deserted pictures of the fancy lobby.


 




 Goodnight!



 









Sunday, July 26, 2020

Sailing away on the Disney Fantasy!

We've finally come to embarkation day!  We bought a Disney transfer from Port Orleans, Riverside.  The bus came close to noon, so we had plenty of time to get breakfast (Mickey waffle!) and even walk around the resort a little.


We walked down to see Port Orleans, French Quarter, which one of the few moderate resorts we haven't stayed in--definitely want to one day!










After wandering in French Quarter's main building







and finding some Mickey beignets



we were back in the main building at Riverside waiting for the Mickey Cruise Line express,


and on our way to Port Canaveral.  I had heard that the buses from the resorts got you to Port Canaveral pretty late which some people had complained about, but we liked it!  We walked write up to check in and then went right on the ship practically!  


The lobby was beautiful!



We went immediately up to Cabanas, the ship's buffet, to get lunch.


After eating, our rooms were ready for us to go right in.


My sister, Katie, and I shared an inside room.  The port hole you see is fake--it is like a TV that shows scenes from outside the room.  It is a really cool touch.  


The bathroom isn't too tiny for an inside room and even has a tub!


We waited there for just a little bit for our big bags to come, and took a little time to hang up some clothes before the muster drill. Then it was on deck for the Sailing-away Party! 





  




It was back downstairs to do a bit of shopping, 

 

then to find a spot for the tree lighting ceremony!








Dinner that night was at Animator's Palate..





In Animator's Palate, screens show scenes from different shows.  If you are close to one of the screens, it will even interact with the table (we have not been close enough yet to see this for ourselves).





We had second dinner, which started at 8, so rushed to try to get a spot for a second Christmas show, this time with Santa and Mrs. Claus.


Anna even made it snow right there in the Atrium.  





We rounded out the night with drinks in La Piazza, one of the bars in the Europa adult section of the Disney Fantasy.


Love coming home to a towel animal and chocolates!