Ahoy, Jenelle!
My husband and I have cruised six times as a couple without our children, and have purchased the photo CD each time! Each night at dinner, there are usually three or four backgrounds set up for professional photos. The photographers are exceptional, and will take many configurations of photos for you. If you have a specific pose in mind, be sure to ask them to take it in addition to the ones that they suggest for you. At a typical backdrop, they will take four to six photos each time.
One of the coolest things is that you can check your photos throughout the cruise at the kiosks or by looking in your folder. If you liked a particular pose, you can then take that photo again in different clothing on a different night! I would not avoid the characters completely, as some of those photos are my favorites!
One thing to note, if you pre-purchase the
photo cd, you will save 15%. If you go into your cruise knowing you have already committed to the purchase, you can be sure to stop at every photo opportunity. Since you will be on the Fantasy, when you arrive to Castaway Cay, make sure you stop for the photo as you exit the ship to take the photo.
I hope you have a FANTASTic voyage on the Disney Fantasy in May. Please let me know if there are any other questions that arise as you continue your cruise planning.
Happy Cruising, Tracy V.