Meeting Captain Thord on the Disney Fantasy

On a Disney ship, the Captain, as well as other ship's officers, is visible to guests.  We had the opportunity to meet Captain Thord, of the Disney Fantasy, three times during our most recent cruise.

The first time was during the Castaway Club reception held on the first sea day in The Tube on Deck 4 aft.  Captain Thord told us about how he has been with Disney Cruise Lines since the very beginning and the inception of the Castaway Club which was due to guests' requests.

The second time we met Captain Thord was later that same day at the Captain's Gala in the Lobby Atrium.  While it was amazing to meet him again, somehow my eyes were closed in the photo and a second one wasn't taken.  I do recommend that guests take advantage of this opportunity to meet and get photographed with the Captain.

The third time was during the Captain's signing event held at White Caps, one of the shops, during the last sea day.  The time and location was listed in the Personal Navigator.  We had purchased two David Doss prints at the Vista Gallery earlier in the cruise and brought them both for him to sign.  Other options for signing include post cards, ornaments, or ship figurines.

We've been fortunate to meet ship's Captains on previous cruises.  Click here to read about meeting Captain Marco on the Disney Fantasy.

Click here to read about meeting Captain Henry on the Disney Dream.

Meeting Captain Henry on the Disney Dream

When sailing on a Disney ship, it is customary to have an opportunity to meet the ship’s captain.  We have been introduced and photographed with the ship’s captain during formal nights on board.  But during our last cruise, we were first in line for the traditional Captain’s Signing, typically held on an “at sea” day during a cruise.

The Captain’s Signing is just that, an opportunity for the captain to sign or autograph some memorabilia from your cruise.  We have had Christmas ornaments and commemorative art work signed.  On our last Disney cruise, we purchased a commemorative print on board and asked Captain Henry to sign during the Captain’s Signing event.

The Captain’s Signing was advertised prominently in the Personal Navigator, yet still other guests asked why we were lined up outside one of the shops on board.  And, as guests sometimes do, there was much visiting about what Captain Henry was going to sign.  I showed the commemorative art work, purchased for less than $20, and several guests decided to purchase the same.

At the Captain’s Signing, don’t worry about having the appropriate writing utensil, as several are available for captain to select from, including metallic—gold and silver—pens.

We saw Captain Henry a second time during our last stop at Castaway Cay.  He paused for a photo with the boy.

Being able to meet the ship’s captain is something we look forward to on each of our Disney cruises.