Join us for a festive and magical holiday adventure as we recap Christy, Steve, Chad, and their family's recent Very Merrytime Cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy! We dive into the details of our 5-night sailing, which included rare stops at both of Disney's private island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and the new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Discover the special onboard holiday events, from meeting Santa Claus to the beautiful tree lighting ceremony, and get our honest reviews of the new family cabanas at Castaway Cay. Whether you're planning your own Disney Cruise Line Christmas vacation or just dreaming of the high seas, this episode is packed with tips, dining reviews, and heartwarming family memories. Tune in to hear why the Disney Fantasy truly shines during the holidays!

Topics Discussed in the Main Segment:

• Pre-Cruise Travel: Flying into Orlando, staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Boardwalk Inn, and taking Disney transportation to Port Canaveral.

• Stateroom Reviews: Experiences in Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms, a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, and a Standard Inside Stateroom.

• Dining Highlights: Reviews of rotational dining at Royal Court, Animator's Palate, and Enchanted Garden, plus adult-exclusive dining at Palo for brunch and dinner.

• Holiday Activities: The "Very Merrytime" offerings, including the tree lighting ceremony, storytime with Mrs. Claus, Santa sightings, and holiday decor.

• Private Islands: A detailed look at the new Family Cabanas at Castaway Cay.

• Onboard Entertainment: Thoughts on the Broadway-style show Disney's Aladdin and watching NFL games on the funnel vision.

• Teen Clubs: Experiences with the Vibe teen club for older teenagers.

Episode Cruise Summary:

Sailed Out Of: Port Canaveral, Florida.

Ports of Call:

• Nassau, Bahamas.

• Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Bahamas.

• Disney Castaway Cay, Bahamas.

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