Maybe this has been discussed, but I was just reading something else about what was done to the Dream during dry dock and I guess most people think the Fantasy is in for the same treatment. It sounds like: more concierge rooms and/or updates there, adding a funnel suite, cutting Vibe and Edge in half space-wise to squeeze them together because of the new suite, and maybe some superficial updates elsewhere like refreshing the carpeting. Oh, and I guess updates to Oceaneers.
Anyway, the author of this other post (reddit, I think) made some points like how DCL is just getting worse about catering to the wealthy and ultra-wealthy. That taking the teen spaces for ONE suite that hardly anyone can afford is a lame thing to do. And that most of the changes being made won't even be seen by 90% of the people who sail. Someone also made an interesting point...cutting the teen space while updating the 10 and under space, while Lookout does the same thing (no dedicated teen space, but huge splash thing for kids) kind of sends the message that they aren't focused on families with teens.
While we like the oldest ships the best, we did enjoy the Fantasy and I would have booked that again. Now, I'm not so sure. If you've been on the Dream before and after these changes and have comments, I'd love to hear them. Or just any comments. On the Fantasy, the CM who did the Art of the Theme tour talked about how old-time cruising (like Titantic-era) was so classist and Disney wanted everyone to have the same experience. I'm kind of wondering how he said that with a straight face, given the funnel suite books for the price of a new car. I get they are looking for ways to get every last dollar they can. It just seems to be getting worse and worse.
Anyway, the author of this other post (reddit, I think) made some points like how DCL is just getting worse about catering to the wealthy and ultra-wealthy. That taking the teen spaces for ONE suite that hardly anyone can afford is a lame thing to do. And that most of the changes being made won't even be seen by 90% of the people who sail. Someone also made an interesting point...cutting the teen space while updating the 10 and under space, while Lookout does the same thing (no dedicated teen space, but huge splash thing for kids) kind of sends the message that they aren't focused on families with teens.
While we like the oldest ships the best, we did enjoy the Fantasy and I would have booked that again. Now, I'm not so sure. If you've been on the Dream before and after these changes and have comments, I'd love to hear them. Or just any comments. On the Fantasy, the CM who did the Art of the Theme tour talked about how old-time cruising (like Titantic-era) was so classist and Disney wanted everyone to have the same experience. I'm kind of wondering how he said that with a straight face, given the funnel suite books for the price of a new car. I get they are looking for ways to get every last dollar they can. It just seems to be getting worse and worse.
