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Disney Fantasy Embarkation | Day 1 | Disney Cruise Line Vlog | January 2019 | Adam Hattan

Adam Hattan
Adam Hattan
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👁️ 179K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 42:44

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents his first day embarking on a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. After dealing with a painful neck injury while staying at a Disney World resort, he details the luggage collection process and his transition to the ship. He explains his decision to request a room change from a lower deck to a higher deck to be closer to amenities like the cabanas. Upon boarding, he shares his excitement during the sail away party and provides a tour of his new navigator veranda stateroom, noting features like the split bathroom and the availability of Disney movies. The vlog also covers practical advice, such as using the Disney Cruise Line app, managing motion sickness, and the importance of wearing a watch due to time zone changes. The day concludes with a formal dinner at Royal Court with a friend, where he discusses the inclusive nature of the dining experience, followed by a look at the nightly turn down service.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Fantasy
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Disney Fantasy
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm on a disney cruise i want a disney cruise i i'm so excited i'm so happy

i'm very very happy i'm very much looking forward to setting sail

it's been a really really good day i am so happy

i'm so happy in so many ways

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a water bottle or drinks canister for fountain beverages.
Wear a watch on the ship as there are no clocks.
Accept location permissions for the Disney Cruise Line app to use ship Wi-Fi.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Mandatory safety drill is boringPrepare for a 30-40 minute boring procedure; it's mandatory for safety.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like for a Disney Cruise?
QWhat should I expect on the first day of a Disney Cruise?
QHow does the stateroom assignment work with a guaranteed veranda?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Castaway Cay4½ Happy Bacon
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