Bringing Home the Magic - Part 2 - 8/18/07 - 9/01/07- list of cruisers on page 1

[gismo1554]

Finally on the countdown.

Flight is in 22 hrs (or so)

Still soooo much to do!

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!:hourglass

OK so its 7:14am our time and our flight leaves at 6:55pm so less than 12 hours to go. In work till 3pm so have to try and concentrate on something!

Good travels everyone!

[tink&cinderella]

Hello from Toronto

It's 4:00 a.m. and I can't sleep - Packed until almost 1:00 a.m. - but it's finally done, now to deal with the excitement!!! I really should try to get back to bed.

DH has to work until 1:30 p.m. and I will pick him up and off we go to airport for the 5:35 Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt and then to Barcelona....


Can't wait to meet you all

sAVE Travels to everyone. See you on the Magic!!

Denise

[gismo1554]

Hello from Toronto

It's 4:00 a.m. and I can't sleep - Packed until almost 1:00 a.m. - but it's finally done, now to deal with the excitement!!! I really should try to get back to bed.

DH has to work until 1:30 p.m. and I will pick him up and off we go to airport for the 5:35 Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt and then to Barcelona....


Can't wait to meet you all

sAVE Travels to everyone. See you on the Magic!!

Denise

You too See everyone soon! This time tomorrow itll be midday and most of us are gonna be at the port :banana:

[hbg4]

Well DD Aleah's US passport finally arrived yesterday after a nearly 15 week wait.
I've just finished packing keeping to the weight allowance.
Now to get an hour's sleep before taking the dog to the kennels dropping by the post office and drugstore and then coming home to shower and get ready to go to JFK.
See you all in Barcelona tommorrow.

[gismo1554]

Well DD Aleah's US passport finally arrived yesterday after a nearly 15 week wait.
I've just finished packing keeping to the weight allowance.
Now to get an hour's sleep before taking the dog to the kennels dropping by the post office and drugstore and then coming home to shower and get ready to go to JFK.
See you all in Barcelona tommorrow.

YEAH! Well done See they always arrive last minute

See you on the boat!


PS there are Thunderstorm warnings for Barcelona on Sunday now on the weather!

[inkkognito]

One hour till Happy Limo picks us up to head to MCO. Then it's off to join the Aer Lingus gang at JFK for the final two legs to Barcelona. Can't believe it's really here! :banana:

[smores]

LIMO IS HERE. . .GOTTAGO!!!!!!! see ya soon. . .be safe!

[gismo1554]

Lol I feel like the last one left! 2 hours more in work and then off to the airport! What am I gonna do when I get back and cant spend all day in and out of the Dis?

[iluvdisney]

Leaving for the airport soon to fly to Chicago where we catch our plane to Dublin and then on to Barcelona - see ya on the ship!

[gismo1554]

Leaving for the airport soon to fly to Chicago where we catch our plane to Dublin and then on to Barcelona - see ya on the ship!

Have a good flight!

[HenwenMom]

Hi Everyone - Just registered on the boards, but have been reading for a while. We are a family of 3: Mom, daughter (16) and daughter (25). Will be flying today Aer Lingus. Looking forward to meeting everyone. It's been fun reading about everyone's plans.

[inkkognito]

Wow, I actually got free internet signal at MCO! Happy Limo was right on time this morning, and it was a breeze gate checking our luggage with Jet Blue, so now we'vegot scads of time before our 11:40 flight. We're the sort of people who would rather be waaaay early and kill time at the airport than be rushing at the last minute. I was worried that they would confiscate my horde of empty water bottles, which I fill once we are past security, but thank goodness they didn't. I have a weird psychological needs for TONS of water when flying. Besides keeping me hydrated, it allows me to pop additional Xanx, to suck the bottle when my ears are popping,and to pour water over my head if I have a panic attack. ;) I can't believe that at this time tomorrow I will be on the Magic!!! :woohoo: Can't wait to see the rest of the Aer Lingus JFK-Dublin crowd. DIS is gonna own that plane!

[gismo1554]

Hi Everyone - Just registered on the boards, but have been reading for a while. We are a family of 3: Mom, daughter (16) and daughter (25). Will be flying today Aer Lingus. Looking forward to meeting everyone. It's been fun reading about everyone's plans.

Hiya!

Hope youre gonna try and stop by the Dis Meet on the 20th at 10am on Deck 10 above the family pool. Im (27) travelling with my sister (30) and our parents are coming seperately but cant wait. Have a safe trip. Print off a copy of the navigator (http://www.box.net/shared/ej572r5cb1) and if you wanna join the room tour or anything just get in touch with whoevers organising it and see if its possible.

Anyway theres a book exchange at our room (7592) so if you wanna good read come and see us.

See you on the boat

[gismo1554]

Wow, I actually got free internet signal at MCO! Happy Limo was right on time this morning, and it was a breeze gate checking our luggage with Jet Blue, so now we'vegot scads of time before our 11:40 flight. We're the sort of people who would rather be waaaay early and kill time at the airport than be rushing at the last minute. I was worried that they would confiscate my horde of empty water bottles, which I fill once we are past security, but thank goodness they didn't. I have a weird psychological needs for TONS of water when flying. Besides keeping me hydrated, it allows me to pop additional Xanx, to suck the bottle when my ears are popping,and to pour water over my head if I have a panic attack. ;) I can't believe that at this time tomorrow I will be on the Magic!!! :woohoo: Can't wait to see the rest of the Aer Lingus JFK-Dublin crowd. DIS is gonna own that plane!

Have a good flight guys see you tomorrow. I'm off in 20 mins and then its Barcelona baby! :banana:

[gpb_1]

Well it feels like we really are the last ones here. I'm still at work, although DW has taken the day off to take cats to the cattery etc.

We don't leave until tomorrow morning. We're flying from London Gatwick to Barcelona, and should land just before 1pm local time.

Only a few more hours to go.

[Saratoga Souris]

Don't worry, you still have company here. We aren't leaving for the airport until 7pm. Lufthansa flight at 9:50 tonight.
Still working on things - why am I on the DIS??

[Saratoga Souris]

http://www.box.net/shared/ha5mrkkvtd

[kaseyC]

We leave for the airport in 20 mins. See you all on the Magic.:goodvibes

[arlenesp]

Wow, I actually got free internet signal at MCO! Happy Limo was right on time this morning, and it was a breeze gate checking our luggage with Jet Blue, so now we'vegot scads of time before our 11:40 flight. We're the sort of people who would rather be waaaay early and kill time at the airport than be rushing at the last minute. I was worried that they would confiscate my horde of empty water bottles, which I fill once we are past security, but thank goodness they didn't. I have a weird psychological needs for TONS of water when flying. Besides keeping me hydrated, it allows me to pop additional Xanx, to suck the bottle when my ears are popping,and to pour water over my head if I have a panic attack. ;) I can't believe that at this time tomorrow I will be on the Magic!!! :woohoo: Can't wait to see the rest of the Aer Lingus JFK-Dublin crowd. DIS is gonna own that plane!


Barb have a great trip and safe passage. We will be watching the reports. Say hi to the rest of the Aug 08 repo shipmates. Look for you on the 1st :thumbsup2

[arlenesp]

DisneyVegas1 posted this on our thread. Thought I'd pass it on.

we are
here in Barcelona everything was great ...from the plane to the hotel ...im trying t use there in room compuyer because we forgot power adapters .....so if I mispelled words ..sorry ...im posting here cause i cant get to other threads for some reason ....we already went t the olympic village and stuff and the rambla for breakfast ....its almost 5pm here ...and by the way our luggage made it ...include CJS costume wahoo.....talk to you all soon

__________________

Have a safe trip Captain:thumbsup2

[eeyorelvr10]

Just curious - does anyone know if anyone else is havig trouble out of JFK? Disneysweetie is stuck on the tarmac at JFK and may have to miss our flight. If anyone else is out there - keep your fingers crossed and lots of pixiedust: for her safe arrival.

[eeyorelvr10]

ok after much manuvering - barring anymore natural disasters, looks like Disneysweetie may be able to make it on the cruise. They finally were able to deplane at JFK. She has totally forsaken Aerlingus and is flying Delta on Saturday, 5 pm direct to Barcelona. God willing she will be in Barcelona on Sunday morning at 7:30 am. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

Lots of TLC and :hug: to her when you see her - she's been through a rough patch! Anyone else having problems?

[arlenesp]

ok after much manuvering - barring anymore natural disasters, looks like Disneysweetie may be able to make it on the cruise. They finally were able to deplane at JFK. She has totally forsaken Aerlingus and is flying Delta on Saturday, 5 pm direct to Barcelona. God willing she will be in Barcelona on Sunday morning at 7:30 am. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

Lots of TLC and :hug: to her when you see her - she's been through a rough patch! Anyone else having problems?

Was this the same flight everyone was on?????

[txaggie94gigem]

I AM SO JEALOUS!!!!!

i took the Magic to the MED for you and lost lots of sleep...now you get to bring her home!

HAVE A GREAT CRUISE! take lots of pics and enjoy the cruise!!!! i hope everyone has a safe crossing with all the weather!!!

:wizard: :hug: :banana: :hippie: :grouphug:

[micmse2003]

ok after much manuvering - barring anymore natural disasters, looks like Disneysweetie may be able to make it on the cruise. They finally were able to deplane at JFK. She has totally forsaken Aerlingus and is flying Delta on Saturday, 5 pm direct to Barcelona. God willing she will be in Barcelona on Sunday morning at 7:30 am. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

Lots of TLC and :hug: to her when you see her - she's been through a rough patch! Anyone else having problems?

I hope Pam makes it okay!!!!! You both have a great trip back home.:hug: I hope to see you in DTD on Labor Day for the mini meet!!!:yay: By the way, I enjoyed reading your blog.:woohoo: I hope you will post on the trip home too!!!:goodvibes Say hi to Todd from me.:flower3:

[Michelle2]

I am jealous too. I was also on the Med Repo cruise taking the Magic over to Spain, ahd loved every minute of it, and wish that I could be on it again. Except you all get to GAIN an hour of sleep every night instead of lose it like we did. The 6 sea days are wonderful! Enjoy and have a great trip! :thumbsup2

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi All,

Just trying to find any live blogs from this trip?

If you have any, please post.

Thanks

Patricia

[scottishwee35]

Hi All,

Just trying to find any live blogs from this trip?

If you have any, please post.

Thanks

Patricia

Hi

I was asking that question last week and nobody answered it?:confused3

Hope it will be soon.

Scottishwee35

[UMTerp]

Bumping up to see if anyone knows of any blogs or reports for this cruise?

TIA!

UMTerp

[Vanvmom]

I too am watching for some live reports. Several of my double scoop cruise mates from 11/11/06 are on this repo & I can't wait to hear their reports! :banana:

[inkkognito]

I am working on one, but it's very long because it's day by day. I will post it on my website when I return. So far, it is an AWESOME trip...calm seas, although it was rainy on the second day in Barcelona. Now the skys are sunny as we head to Gibraltar.

[arlenesp]

Hi

I was asking that question last week and nobody answered it?:confused3

Hope it will be soon.

Scottishwee35


Eeyorelvr10 has been keeping one. She did one of the Med cruises and now is on the ship coming back. She hasn't posted since Friday. Here is her site
http://lesrome-ingmagicalvacation.blogspot.com/

Barb did everyone make it across the pond OK? We were concerned that Disneysweetie (Pam) was held up at JFK. Never heard if she made it OK.

[inkkognito]

As far as I know, everyone made it (although a couple of times at guest services I heard people calling around about their luggage, so I don't know if anyone lost bags permanently).

It was an interesting day in Gibraltar, considering my signature line and avatar. I had a real monkey knife fight on my head! I'll have to photoshop in the knives, but two jumped on me at the rock and were having at it!!

[plutospup]

I had a real monkey knife fight on my head! I'll have to photoshop in the knives, but two jumped on me at the rock and were having at it!!

Sounds like just another day of monkeying around in Gibralter!

Thanks for the updates Barb!

[Lorraine]

Hi all,

We are in Cadiz today. The weather is absolutly perfect. This morning we went to the Royal Riding School in Jerez which was amazing.

We are now sat in an internet cafe after having a drink on a pavement cafe - 1.5 Euros for an hours worth of internet - sure beats Disney.
Day at sea tomorrow, brunch in Palo followed by room tours in the afternoon.

Lorraine

[slindamood]

Greetings from Cadiz.

The weather is perfect - sunny and not too hot. A very Spanish town - even the internet place closed for the afternoon siesta.

Tonight a group of us go to flamenco. tomorrow the room tour.

[DenverVal]

Did you go to Seville? How did the train work out? Was it beautiful?

Enjoy the flamenco!

[UMTerp]

Thanks so much for the updates! Enjoy!

UMTerp

[Mary Jo]

Thanks for the updates & hope your cruise continues to be wonderful.

[misseulalie]

Just lurking...We brought the ship to the Med and I'm wishing I was bringing it home with the rest of you...:sad1:

Is tomorrow the start of your 6 days at sea?:yay: :yay:
That was the best part for me. Get ready to have SO MUCH FUN!!!Hopefully the weather will be good for you so they don't have to keep postponing the parties.

I'm SOOOO curious to see how rough the seas will be.

Have fun everyone!!!:cheer2:

Jennifer

[scottishwee35]

Just lurking...We brought the ship to the Med and I'm wishing I was bringing it home with the rest of you...:sad1:

Is tomorrow the start of your 6 days at sea?:yay: :yay:
That was the best part for me. Get ready to have SO MUCH FUN!!!Hopefully the weather will be good for you so they don't have to keep postponing the parties.

I'm SOOOO curious to see how rough the seas will be.

Have fun everyone!!!:cheer2:

Jennifer

Jennifer

Are you going to see Disney Magic Cruise back home to Port Canaveral on 1st Sept? Just wonder if people will turn up to watch it or not? As you lives 30 mins away from it or Orlando?

My times 5 hours behind mean 1.30 am so I think I watch at web com:rolleyes1

I know how you feel that you wish on that Cruise so I wish too!!

Scottishwee35:surfweb:

[misseulalie]

Jennifer

Are you going to see Disney Magic Cruise back home to Port Canaveral on 1st Sept? Just wonder if people will turn up to watch it or not? As you lives 30 mins away from it or Orlando?

My times 5 hours behind mean 1.30 am so I think I watch at web com:rolleyes1

I know how you feel that you wish on that Cruise so I wish too!!

Scottishwee35:surfweb:

Typically the ship arrives back in Port Canaveral around 5am (doesn't it?)
If it's after 9am, I'll be there. Otherwise I'll be sound asleep...

Does anyone have a confirmation as to what time the ship arrives?

[arlenesp]

As far as I know, everyone made it (although a couple of times at guest services I heard people calling around about their luggage, so I don't know if anyone lost bags permanently).

It was an interesting day in Gibraltar, considering my signature line and avatar. I had a real monkey knife fight on my head! I'll have to photoshop in the knives, but two jumped on me at the rock and were having at it!!

I hope you got some pictures:thumbsup2

Typically the ship arrives back in Port Canaveral around 5am (doesn't it?)
If it's after 9am, I'll be there. Otherwise I'll be sound asleep...

Does anyone have a confirmation as to what time the ship arrives?

I think it's anyones guess. The last trip we took, we watched us come into port and yes it was really early. Somewhere between 4 and 5 am. I wonder if the port would have that info as they need to have the workers unload and load the ship. And then again would they release that info?

[Hoagie Pie]

I love reading your reports. I was one of the lucky ones that brought the Magic to the Med and now I am living vicariously through everyone! Thanks for the updates - the 6 days at sea are heavenly. Enjoy it all!:)

[fltink]

OK.....
I know everyone gets sick of these types of questions but on behalf of many of us cruising on the Sept. 8th sailing, we have some things to ask. If anyone can please, PLEASE answer one or more of these questions, we would greatly appreciate it!

Any chance you could list the movies showing in the Buena Vista Theater?

Could anyone list the in-cabin movies that are showing?

Who is the current cruise director? Are they staying on when the Magic gets back to Canaveral? If not, who will be taking over?

Are any of the following crew members currently onboard. If so, will they still be onboard in September?
Conrad from Jamaica (server)
Aswald from St. Vincent (assistant server)
Roberto (server)
Ronald from the Netherlands (head server)
Sasha from Croatia (Palo)
Lourdes (Promenade Lounge Bartender)
Yoeman (Bartender at Signals and deck bars)
Wesley (room steward)
Kadir (Bartender at Signals and deck bars)

What is the current band onboard? Will they be staying on in September?


THANKS SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP!!!!!!!!!!:love: :love: :love:

[misseulalie]

So, how high are the seas??? How's the weather?

No trip reports yet???

[fltink]

bump, bump, bump

[DenverVal]

I got a call from a friend who's on the ship right now, and she says the internet service is reeeeeeeaaaaaaaallllly slow. It took 20 minutes to just open up an email. She gave up. Given the rates of both internet service and international phone service, the phone call was actually cheaper.

[ladyvet]

We were on the Aug 8-18 cruise. I know I saw Conrad from Jamaica. Brent was our cruise director, but I was told he was leaving for vacation when our cruise ended.

They were playing Ratatouille, Pirates of the Caribbean: At world's End and-- I think-- Dead Man's Chest too. Don't remember the others.

We moved into a new house 7 days before our cruise. I am STILL waking up in the night wondering where I am!

It was a wonderful 10 days....................
Beth

[fltink]

Good to hear that someone may have seen Conrad.

Anyone know who is taking over cruise directing after Brent?

[inkkognito]

I saw someone ask about Sasha in Palo...yes, he is here! We've had him, Gemma, and Anne Marie there.

I will make this quick because the internet is BAD, but my trip report is almost 30 pages so I will post it as soon as we get home. So far the seas are calm, the skies are blue, and life is EXCELLENT on the Atlantic!

[ariel39]

Is Melanie still on this cruise, she is the BINGO Queen? If so, tell her Kathie and the girls say hi. We were on the 07/18-07/28 cruise

[misseulalie]

Is Rachel not the cruise director on the way home?

Did they do the "Dancing with the Stars" parody yet???

Any famous guests on board?

[Dopeylover54]

To answer a few questions:
Seas are very calm, one night of swells according to the Captain,
Dancing with the officers was last night, and Rachael danced with Don "Ducky"Williams at the end, and it was a big hit.
Other Celebs, Jim Brickman the last night at Tenerife, and tonight Susan Egan. Other than that, Just the usual shows and events.
The days at sea have been great, plenty of things to do or not, depending on your wants.
Weather looks good until we get to Castaway Cay.

Signing off,
Ken

[plutospup]

Thanks for the update!

It looks like our ship is coming home! Check out it's position (zoom out several times to get a better feel for her progress across the Atlantic)... http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=C6PT7

[Pappy]

nice to hear from you ken. hope things are going well..regards to laura pam and chrissie and we are looking forward to the photos:thumbsup2

[smores]

the weeather was fantastic and the seas were like glass most of the time (largest swells--8 feet). spotty showers, plenty of sun! an absolute perfect voyage!

[eeyorelvr10]

Hi everyone - your all probably wondering who the heck is this person????

Well, I actually posted several times before I left, well my family and I did the 11-night July 28 and then went to Paris. I returned to do this repo and overall had a fantastic time.

I just caught this page's comments as my laptop is only a single processor and not a dual which is what I had before the cruise and it went kaput!

Anyway, wanted to reiterate. Saw Conrad - he's still there. Rachel was the CD but you didn't see her wondering around like she did on the PC '05 cruise. She DID however, participate in the skit - If I were not upon the sea skit last night. She had a "ball" playing the role but wish I could say the same about Chris (from Canada) and Trent who were on both of her sides. ROTL - those that know know. ;)

Had a blast but I want to say something which I feel I can because it actually happened to me. So, in plain but calm tones I will say my peace.

I had a fantastic time on the ship - it was glorious, fun and ABSOLUTELY 95% enjoyable. HOWEVER, I would like to say that I was ABSOLUTELY APPALLED at the behavior of some of the "DCL GUESTS." Many went out of their way to distance themselves from many guests and in fact were downright rude to many. I PERSONNALLY experienced an episode that I hope no DISser would ever behave like to others.

My experience on DIS cruises has always been a fun and enjoyable experience. In fact, on our July cruise - I left with such a warm and happy feeling I thought - this is what friendship and the DIS is all about. :love:

On this cruise? DEFINITELY NOT! It was so totally out of the norm that I am shocked and horrified that people behaved themselves in this manner. I hope that in the future, we all take a very good look at ourselves and remember this is a Disney cruise and we are all Disney fanatics at heart. Fun for one and fun for all. If you DON'T want to be nice - you don't have to be but please don't go out of your way to be nasty. The other 5% of the cruise was comments made by people intentionally and as for those 53 DIS people that signed up for fish extender gifts? Pam and I only received about 6 gifts. It wasn't a problem but it was defintely noticable as to who got them and who didn't. We being DIS board fanatics, did our merry best to spread the ::MickeyMo spirit and I think we did a fantastic job not to mention we were always (well ok - Pam was) polite and supernice to everyone. Me being Latina - I had only 2 episodes of :mad: but they didn't last long. So the cruise was a 100% enjoyable experience minus a few bumps or two.

I hope that any future cruises we can all get along. It is a big boat and although it is showing its age - after all - next year will be 10 yrs old, it still holds the magical allure it held for me since the first 3 day cruise 9 years ago.

Thank you to all those that I met - I'm happy and glad that we did. I hope we get to meet on some future cruise. I always like to take something away from every person I meet and learn from each experience. On this one - I learned that I may be from the wrong side of the tracks but I'm sure glad my momma taught me to be nice and polite. As she says, you never know who your going to meet on your way up and their way down. Thank you all for a wonderful and eye-opening experience and I had a blast doing this cruise! Later all! :love: :love: :love: :dance3:

[robsmom]

We got home this PM and had a great time. I did not spend a ton of time with any DISers in particular as I spent most of my time with my DH and DS, but met many of you throughout the weeks, I really enjoyed our conversations. I really enjoyed the tea - thank you Christine. This was one of the best vacations we have ever had and all the help I got on DIS beforehand and the friendly hello's throughout the trip really enhanced that.

Eeyorelvr10 - I apoligize as i am not sure if we meet or not, but i am sorry that you did not receive many fish extender gifts. I think we got about 20 in total and some were from multiple rooms together. did you switch rooms? I know i had a few rooms that i went to on my list that didn't have fish extenders (the room hostess was able to point me to the new room one time) Stupid me didn't take the list and put it in room order so I struggled a bit. Plus i got turned around on floor eight and don't know if i hit every wing! I ended up with 2 left over so i know i missed someone(s). If I am one that missed you i apologize as i know we got yours!!

[faireygod mother]

I was ABSOLUTELY APPALLED at the behavior of some of the "DCL GUESTS." Many went out of their way to distance themselves from many guests and in fact were downright rude to many. I PERSONNALLY experienced an episode that I hope no DISser would ever behave like to others.

My experience on DIS cruises has always been a fun and enjoyable experience. In fact, on our July cruise - I left with such a warm and happy feeling I thought - this is what friendship and the DIS is all about. :love:

On this cruise? DEFINITELY NOT! It was so totally out of the norm that I am shocked and horrified that people behaved themselves in this manner. I hope that in the future, we all take a very good look at ourselves and remember this is a Disney cruise and we are all Disney fanatics at heart. Fun for one and fun for all. If you DON'T want to be nice - you don't have to be but please don't go out of your way to be nasty. The other 5% of the cruise was comments made by people intentionally and as for those 53 DIS people that signed up for fish extender gifts? Pam and I only received about 6 gifts. It wasn't a problem but it was defintely noticable as to who got them and who didn't. We being DIS board fanatics, did our merry best to spread the ::MickeyMo spirit and I think we did a fantastic job not to mention we were always (well ok - Pam was) polite and supernice to everyone. Me being Latina - I had only 2 episodes of :mad: but they didn't last long. So the cruise was a 100% enjoyable experience minus a few bumps or two.

I hope that any future cruises we can all get along. It is a big boat and although it is showing its age - after all - next year will be 10 yrs old, it still holds the magical allure it held for me since the first 3 day cruise 9 years ago.

Thank you to all those that I met - I'm happy and glad that we did. I hope we get to meet on some future cruise. I always like to take something away from every person I meet and learn from each experience. On this one - I learned that I may be from the wrong side of the tracks but I'm sure glad my momma taught me to be nice and polite. As she says, you never know who your going to meet on your way up and their way down. Thank you all for a wonderful and eye-opening experience and I had a blast doing this cruise! Later all! :love: :love: :love: :dance3:

I cannot even imagine what could have transpired and hope that maybe the incidents were due to language barriers and not outwardly rudness.

There were so many guests from foriegn countrys on this sailing.

What cabin were you in? We did not get all the gifts either and I assume it was becasue people ran out. We could not find one traveler and am assuming they either forgot the extender or moved and we got them that way and did not know it.

[faireygod mother]

I did not spend a ton of time with any DISers in particular as I spent most of my time with my DH and DS, but met many of you throughout the weeks, I really enjoyed our conversations. I really enjoyed the tea - thank you Christine. This was one of the best vacations we have ever had and all the help I got on DIS beforehand and the friendly hello's throughout the trip really enhanced that.


It was lovely meeting you and chatting with you. Hope your DS mends soon and fast. I agree, the ladies tea was enjoyable. Thanks Chris

[DisneyVegas1]

well delayed flight missed connections we made it home , but with no luggage ...should be here in the morning ....So tired ....Had a great time and it was wonderful meeting soo many of you ..

pirate:

[kaseyC]

We made it home yesterday afternoon. We had a wonderful time. I enjoyed meeting everyone. All the folks I did get the chance to meet were very nice and friendly. Thanks again to Chris for organizing the lovely Ladies' Brunch and Tea. We enjoyed the the little gifts we received in our FE. When I delivered my bookmarks, I just put one in every cabin that had a FE (or some kind of pocket, basket or bag hanging from the fish). I hope I did not miss anyone.

It was a very relaxing and fun cruise.:)

[gismo1554]

Thank you so much for organising the Pirate Night Picture! I know you had to badger the photography session to get it so thanks. I was disappointed that more people didn't turn up as it was a very small picture and we did give everyone an extra 15 minutes to get there after the Susan Egan show but hey it cant be helped I guess people just didnt want to have a group picture. Thank you for organising it again and when I get a sec I will sort out a copy for you.

Hope you all got home safely

Sarah

[gismo1554]

Hi everyone - your all probably wondering who the heck is this person????

Well, I actually posted several times before I left, well my family and I did the 11-night July 28 and then went to Paris. I returned to do this repo and overall had a fantastic time.

I just caught this page's comments as my laptop is only a single processor and not a dual which is what I had before the cruise and it went kaput!

Anyway, wanted to reiterate. Saw Conrad - he's still there. Rachel was the CD but you didn't see her wondering around like she did on the PC '05 cruise. She DID however, participate in the skit - If I were not upon the sea skit last night. She had a "ball" playing the role but wish I could say the same about Chris (from Canada) and Trent who were on both of her sides. ROTL - those that know know. ;)

lol it was David from Canada not Chris (who is Chris) but yeah I agree this was great. It was a complete last minute change too which is why they were laughing so much as neither expected it!


Had a blast but I want to say something which I feel I can because it actually happened to me. So, in plain but calm tones I will say my peace.

I had a fantastic time on the ship - it was glorious, fun and ABSOLUTELY 95% enjoyable. HOWEVER, I would like to say that I was ABSOLUTELY APPALLED at the behavior of some of the "DCL GUESTS." Many went out of their way to distance themselves from many guests and in fact were downright rude to many. I PERSONNALLY experienced an episode that I hope no DISser would ever behave like to others.

My experience on DIS cruises has always been a fun and enjoyable experience. In fact, on our July cruise - I left with such a warm and happy feeling I thought - this is what friendship and the DIS is all about. :love:

On this cruise? DEFINITELY NOT! It was so totally out of the norm that I am shocked and horrified that people behaved themselves in this manner. I hope that in the future, we all take a very good look at ourselves and remember this is a Disney cruise and we are all Disney fanatics at heart. Fun for one and fun for all. If you DON'T want to be nice - you don't have to be but please don't go out of your way to be nasty. The other 5% of the cruise was comments made by people intentionally and as for those 53 DIS people that signed up for fish extender gifts? Pam and I only received about 6 gifts. It wasn't a problem but it was defintely noticable as to who got them and who didn't. We being DIS board fanatics, did our merry best to spread the ::MickeyMo spirit and I think we did a fantastic job not to mention we were always (well ok - Pam was) polite and supernice to everyone. Me being Latina - I had only 2 episodes of :mad: but they didn't last long. So the cruise was a 100% enjoyable experience minus a few bumps or two.


Personally Im not sure what you experienced but I agreed that unlike previous cruises there wasn't as much going on with Dis people but I think that the things that were organised such as the meet and the pirate pic and the room tours went well and people did get involved. I didnt experience any rudeness from other Dis members and always said Hi to any Disers I noticed.

As for the fish extenders I dont know what happened there but I will point out that not everyone that brings a fish extender has to give a gift. There were also issues with weight limits so some people didn't bring gifts because of that. We (my parents and our room) gave a joint gift so although we had 2 fish extenders we gave 1 gift as is sometimes the case. I personally thought we wouldnt have got as many gifts as we did and we had around 10 I think at most.


I hope that any future cruises we can all get along. It is a big boat and although it is showing its age - after all - next year will be 10 yrs old, it still holds the magical allure it held for me since the first 3 day cruise 9 years ago.

Thank you to all those that I met - I'm happy and glad that we did. I hope we get to meet on some future cruise. I always like to take something away from every person I meet and learn from each experience. On this one - I learned that I may be from the wrong side of the tracks but I'm sure glad my momma taught me to be nice and polite. As she says, you never know who your going to meet on your way up and their way down. Thank you all for a wonderful and eye-opening experience and I had a blast doing this cruise! Later all! :love: :love: :love: :dance3:

The only thing I was disappointed for was the Pirate Night Photograph because there were litterally 3/4 families that turned up and that was disappointing because it had been organised for 100 which was sad. I know DizzyDAnn had fought hard to get the photographers down and even after waiting an extra 15 minutes it was still a very small pic (the photographer had to come down from deck 4 as he was too high).

I met some really nice Dis people and I hope that everyone got home saferly. I think Disers were definately outnumbered and it was nice that some of us did try to get things sorted out such as the room tours, the brunches and afternoon tea, the pirate photo and the dis meet.

[DisneyVegas1]

we checked out front of Lumieres and nobody was there , well actually I had someone check for me as I was having to stop alot for pictures ..LOL But they said no one was around , plus I had to make my way to see the DCL CJS along with Captain Thord to get our picture up by Preludes ...

Sorry , I really wanted to be there , but we checked and they said no one was there at the I think 7 45 time that they set aside .

pirate:

[leira1989]

OK.....
I know everyone gets sick of these types of questions but on behalf of many of us cruising on the Sept. 8th sailing, we have some things to ask. If anyone can please, PLEASE answer one or more of these questions, we would greatly appreciate it!

Are any of the following crew members currently onboard. If so, will they still be onboard in September?
Conrad from Jamaica (server)
Aswald from St. Vincent (assistant server)
Roberto (server)
Ronald from the Netherlands (head server)
Sasha from Croatia (Palo)
Lourdes (Promenade Lounge Bartender)
Yoeman (Bartender at Signals and deck bars)
Wesley (room steward)
Kadir (Bartender at Signals and deck bars)


THANKS SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP!!!!!!!!!!:love: :love: :love:

Ronald was our head server. He said he is staying for 3 more weeks, but is then going to go home and will not be renewing his contract.

[leira1989]

I, for one, had a marvelous time. :thumbsup2 We met a couple who have posted on the DIS, and I really look forward to cruising and dining with them again!

We also delivered Fish Extender gifts on the day of the Pirate Deck party. I hope I got everybody from the list, but as people changed rooms, it was too confusing for my little brain to keep track. In the end, I put a gift in every fish extender I could find and hope I didn't miss anybody. We gave out a glo- bracelet and a magnet.

I noticed one day that a gift was delivered to our Fish Extender, but I left it there for Buddy to find as he really enjoys patting down the extender each time we are at the door. When we opened the door later, it was gone. Don't know if it was stolen or not intended for us and taken back as it did say something about Ship of Fools on it. :confused3

I thought the number of FE gifts was fine. People were coming from Europe and suitcase space was limited.

I would like to thank the committee for our FISH EXTENDER Award for most adorable. Buddy really like Eeyore, so when I saw the craft panels on sale, I knew I could use one to fashion something he would like.:love:

I can't say I experienced any down-right rudeness, but I did notice many children who were not properly supervised. They were congregating on stairways, running onto elevators before people could exit, opening doors that they should not have been, and running around during the shows to grab confetti, bubbles and such, not realizing that they were interefering with other people's enjoyment. While it did not spoil my vacation, I did notice it.

I can't believe we had such good weather and a smooth crossing! We had a wonderful server (Leo from India), great food, perfect companions at the dining table and plenty of time to relax as we wished. I look forward to our next cruise.

Thanks to my fellow DISSERs who posted on this thread to help with information and organize events. You made this trip easier for Buddy and I, and we would not have had as much fun without you.

Well, it's back to the laundry. :laundy: One bottle of Spanish Sherry only made it as far as the Orlando airport before it broke. While the smell of my clothing brings back wonderful memories of my tour of the bodega, I'm afraid that others will think I have a drinkng problem!:rotfl2:

[Pluto,]

i gained 13 pounds on this cruise my wife only gained 5 pounds. what did other people gain?

[smores]

i'm too scared :scared1: to get on the scale! i'm just glad they didn't weigh our bags on the way home--cause i know for a fact that all 5 bags GAINED WEIGHT! (i would have had to pay a pretty penny for the overweight bags--disney must pay off the airlines!)

[Bear's Mates]

Sasha was our server at Palo's and Roberto was our regular server for dinner!

[faireygod mother]

I completely forgot about the Pirate night photo.:guilty: :sad1:

I am gratefull for all that was organized.

I met a few folks and saw a few often, but for me this was about family time. No offense to any of of you and it is not personal. I have lived without my husband for 4 years and my niece lives 10 hours away and I only see her a couple times a year. My priority was to devote as much time to them as humanly possible. As much as I enjoy some of the group activities it is not something my husband enjoys and I respect that. I am sure you all can appreciate that.

Furthermore, I do not subscribe to any one group. I am a DCL lover and enjoy associating with others who share the same interest, but family is my number one priority.

Now if any of you are going in December, I will be happy to hang out and do anything together as Dh is not coming along it will be me, my sister and some other sisters from previous cruisers.:banana: :dance3:

[gismo1554]

we checked out front of Lumieres and nobody was there , well actually I had someone check for me as I was having to stop alot for pictures ..LOL But they said no one was around , plus I had to make my way to see the DCL CJS along with Captain Thord to get our picture up by Preludes ...

Sorry , I really wanted to be there , but we checked and they said no one was there at the I think 7 45 time that they set aside .

pirate:

The time was 7.30 and we were there until 745 (which was when the photographers agreed to wait until) then had the photo. You must have just missed us but we were there. There weren't that many people so they might have missed us because of that as well. Gonna try and post the pic at some point next week as my parents have the photo and they are still on hols in Florida.

[gismo1554]

I can't say I experienced any down-right rudeness, but I did notice many children who were not properly supervised. They were congregating on stairways, running onto elevators before people could exit, opening doors that they should not have been, and running around during the shows to grab confetti, bubbles and such, not realizing that they were interefering with other people's enjoyment. While it did not spoil my vacation, I did notice it.


Have to say I agree with this. Especially at night there were children everywhere! Ive never noticed this before.

[gismo1554]

i'm too scared :scared1: to get on the scale! i'm just glad they didn't weigh our bags on the way home--cause i know for a fact that all 5 bags GAINED WEIGHT! (i would have had to pay a pretty penny for the overweight bags--disney must pay off the airlines!)

lol I agree! Terrified to weigh! Ate far too much and I'm sure Ive put on loads

[gismo1554]

I completely forgot about the Pirate night photo.:guilty: :sad1:

I am gratefull for all that was organized.


lol its easy to do! Seems a lot of people forgot about it so dont worry!

[DisneyVegas1]

Okay , I know the pictures are big , but I wanted to make sure you could see DCL's CJS expressions cause they are too funny ....we will start out with some before pictures and then on to the good stuff and will end with the metting of the 3 Captains ...LOL Enjoy ...Comment if you wish ...

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Well there you go , we have regular pics but thought these would be the best for now since you have all been waiting , as to who the other Pirates are in some of the pics , they are Monica as Tia Dalma (got2travel) Who did a Fantastic job if you ask me and she says still still has dome more work to do , also her Mother Wanita , and Chris (grandmaX3) .....Hope you like


pirate:

[DisneyVegas1]

I hope you guys can help , I have a portfolio that I keep of as many pictures of me as Captain Jack as possible , It helps like whne the Cancer society and others that want to promote me with something they have coming up , anyway if you have any pictures of me dressed up on Pirate night could you please post those here or send them to my email ... Cbrniner@aol.com Thank you all in advance and I hope I was able to share a little of my obsession with CJS with you ..LOL

pirate:

[DenverVal]

OMG, Todd, that is great! Thanks for sharing the pics. Folk who were on the cruise with you say that pictures still don't do you justice!

I love that Transatlantic picture. So sad we had to cancel.

[eeyorelvr10]

Hey everybody - its me again- just have to say that although I have been curious as to find out how many lbs I gained some of my pants are lose still so until I officially get home - I am still on vacation and therefore not scale! :dance3:

As for kids misbehaving - did anyone see the teenagers (old enough to know better) doing the surfing bit on deck 10 on POC DMC on the Ariel Vision? I was watching some 16-17 yo male teenager surf he managed to surf the deck about 3 times before he crashed into some waste basket that happened to jump into his way. While I was not happy to see him hurt some little peace of me wanted to know where the parents of these kids were. I was just about to call someone when apparently someone else did because they scattered like the wind.

Also, I noticed that they kids were constantly pushing the buttons. LOL someone managed to catch one of the kids pushing all the buttons and played with their minds a bit. They stopped.

I have a confession to make - I walked up at the last minute to the pirate: picture too late to get in it but did manage to snap a picture of it. So if anyone forgot to buy one - I can post it if you'd like. It actually looked really cute. It was small but not that small and everyone looked fantastic. All in all, a good size picture and you can see everyone rather well.

We are just about to leave for some activity but I can post it later if anyone is interested?????

Also, I would like to add my thanks to all those that handled activities for us, the room tours were fantastic and thank you all who opened their home away from home for us to enjoy. Chris, thank you for all your effort - will talk to you later. DizzyDAnn - thank you for the picture effort - you must have gone to heck to get that organized - thank you one and all! You are all definitely ::MickeyMo :love: !

[DenverVal]

I am curious to know how the kids' meet on the first sea day went. Was it well attended? Did the kids have fun? Was there actually ice cream? I hear that they replaced Scoops with something else?

[disneyauntieX11]

I am curious to know how the kids' meet on the first sea day went. Was it well attended? Did the kids have fun? Was there actually ice cream? I hear that they replaced Scoops with something else?
I think it went well. My niece met allot of new friends and we only saw her at dinner. A group of them would either go to Lumerres at Luch time and order Shirley Temples and have lunch there or Parrot Cay.

They even had had action pictures taken.

I went to the Lady's Brunch that day! I met some great people.

I manged to gain 10 lbs and I didn't think the food was that great! Get to go to my Weight Watchers Meeting tomorrow night. Took all the material with me but didn't track. I normally don't eat dessert but ate it 3 to four times a day and had ice cream.

I did enjoy the Mickey Bar on the last night!

gail

[bellelinus]

I hope you guys can help , I have a portfolio that I keep of as many pictures of me as Captain Jack as possible , It helps like whne the Cancer society and others that want to promote me with something they have coming up , anyway if you have any pictures of me dressed up on Pirate night could you please post those here or send them to my email ... Cbrniner@aol.com Thank you all in advance and I hope I was able to share a little of my obsession with CJS with you ..LOL

pirate:

Todd, once I get my act together (if ever . . .) I will send you copies of the pictures with me and with my girls on Pirate night . . . they loved realizing they "knew" vicariously the real Captain Jack!

[got2travel]

Just a quick check in as I am not feeling well at all today. Is anyone else sick? All weekend I thought it was just jetlag but today I am really in pain and nasueas (sp). Not sure if I caught something on the ship or the airplane home.

Pirate night photo - I went out from dinner at 7:30 and looked around the atrium. I did not see anyone out there, except a few people waiting for Goofy to come back (at least I think it was him). I did not see any DIS people, at least not any that I recognized. Sorry about that. I really wanted to particpate in that picture.

Fish gifts, I started out following my list, but then I just started dropping things in every FE I found.

Gaining weight, I gained 6 lbs and have lost them already. One positive outcome from coming home sick I guess. I don't think I've eaten as much food in the 3 days I've been home as I did in one day on the cruise.

Brunch and Tea were great. Thanks Chris. And many thanks to PJ (Palo's manager) for working things out for us.

Gotta take some meds and get some rest. I'll be back later with some pics.

[bellelinus]

Just a quick check in as I am not feeling well at all today. Is anyone else sick? All weekend I thought it was just jetlag but today I am really in pain and nasueas (sp). Not sure if I caught something on the ship or the airplane home.

Pirate night photo - I went out from dinner at 7:30 and looked around the atrium. I did not see anyone out there, except a few people waiting for Goofy to come back (at least I think it was him). I did not see any DIS people, at least not any that I recognized. Sorry about that. I really wanted to particpate in that picture.

Fish gifts, I started out following my list, but then I just started dropping things in every FE I found.

Gaining weight, I gained 6 lbs and have lost them already. One positive outcome from coming home sick I guess. I don't think I've eaten as much food in the 3 days I've been home as I did in one day on the cruise.

Brunch and Tea were great. Thanks Chris. And many thanks to PJ (Palo's manager) for working things out for us.

Gotta take some meds and get some rest. I'll be back later with some pics.

Get well soon, Monica :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: It was great finally meeting you on this repo before we head to next year's repo!

[PlutoAddict517]

I'd like to say hello and thank you to Lori and Steve for making our cruise extra special. They were kind enough to put a few of their magnetic door signs onto our stateroom door so we felt welcomed. Lori told us about this site and I was finally able to locate this part of your website. I can't believe how organised this group is. Lori if you read this, hello from Carol and Ed.

[rikimuk]

I, for one, had a marvelous time. :thumbsup2 We met a couple who have posted on the DIS, and I really look forward to cruising and dining with them again!

We also delivered Fish Extender gifts on the day of the Pirate Deck party. I hope I got everybody from the list, but as people changed rooms, it was too confusing for my little brain to keep track. In the end, I put a gift in every fish extender I could find and hope I didn't miss anybody. We gave out a glo- bracelet and a magnet.

I noticed one day that a gift was delivered to our Fish Extender, but I left it there for Buddy to find as he really enjoys patting down the extender each time we are at the door. When we opened the door later, it was gone. Don't know if it was stolen or not intended for us and taken back as it did say something about Ship of Fools on it. :confused3

I thought the number of FE gifts was fine. People were coming from Europe and suitcase space was limited.

I would like to thank the committee for our FISH EXTENDER Award for most adorable. Buddy really like Eeyore, so when I saw the craft panels on sale, I knew I could use one to fashion something he would like.:love:

I can't say I experienced any down-right rudeness, but I did notice many children who were not properly supervised. They were congregating on stairways, running onto elevators before people could exit, opening doors that they should not have been, and running around during the shows to grab confetti, bubbles and such, not realizing that they were interefering with other people's enjoyment. While it did not spoil my vacation, I did notice it.

I can't believe we had such good weather and a smooth crossing! We had a wonderful server (Leo from India), great food, perfect companions at the dining table and plenty of time to relax as we wished. I look forward to our next cruise.

Thanks to my fellow DISSERs who posted on this thread to help with information and organize events. You made this trip easier for Buddy and I, and we would not have had as much fun without you.

Well, it's back to the laundry. :laundy: One bottle of Spanish Sherry only made it as far as the Orlando airport before it broke. While the smell of my clothing brings back wonderful memories of my tour of the bodega, I'm afraid that others will think I have a drinkng problem!:rotfl2:


I personnally found the number of kids running around the halls at all hours annoying if Im honest. At 1 or 2 in the morning surely young kids should be in bed? Thats my rant.

The pirate picture was disappointing (because of the number who turned up not the photo itself) but it still looks cute so Ill post it up here later. Thanks again Dianna (Sorry if I spelt it wrong) for arranging it and it was nice to meet you again.

We didnt socialise as much with the Dis people this time as on the previous cruise so I think that is why it was different and I did hear of some issues with the Other Board but I wasnt present at any of them.

Lindsay

[rikimuk]

Hey everybody - its me again- just have to say that although I have been curious as to find out how many lbs I gained some of my pants are lose still so until I officially get home - I am still on vacation and therefore not scale! :dance3:

As for kids misbehaving - did anyone see the teenagers (old enough to know better) doing the surfing bit on deck 10 on POC DMC on the Ariel Vision? I was watching some 16-17 yo male teenager surf he managed to surf the deck about 3 times before he crashed into some waste basket that happened to jump into his way. While I was not happy to see him hurt some little peace of me wanted to know where the parents of these kids were. I was just about to call someone when apparently someone else did because they scattered like the wind.

Also, I noticed that they kids were constantly pushing the buttons. LOL someone managed to catch one of the kids pushing all the buttons and played with their minds a bit. They stopped.

I have a confession to make - I walked up at the last minute to the pirate: picture too late to get in it but did manage to snap a picture of it. So if anyone forgot to buy one - I can post it if you'd like. It actually looked really cute. It was small but not that small and everyone looked fantastic. All in all, a good size picture and you can see everyone rather well.

We are just about to leave for some activity but I can post it later if anyone is interested?????

Also, I would like to add my thanks to all those that handled activities for us, the room tours were fantastic and thank you all who opened their home away from home for us to enjoy. Chris, thank you for all your effort - will talk to you later. DizzyDAnn - thank you for the picture effort - you must have gone to heck to get that organized - thank you one and all! You are all definitely ::MickeyMo :love: !


Yes please if you could post it that would be cool. I know DizzyDAnn didnt manage to get one.

Lindsay

[bellelinus]

Yes please if you could post it that would be cool. I know DizzyDAnn didnt manage to get one.

Lindsay

Lindsay or Laura (or both!), yes, please do post the pirate night picture if you get the chance . . . I totally forgot to check it out on the last day but we were in it.

Thanks in advance!

[eeyorelvr10]

OK as promised - here is the first one - more to come later but DH is clamoring for breakfast so I have only time for one.

Small but clear and cute! Congrats all that attended. You DIS are the best!!!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/MedCruisePic/TenerifeEBCrossing293.jpg

I apologize for the smallness but you can cut and crop at your own if you like. Or if you would like a copy - PM me and I can send it to you via an attachment. I usually shot at a higher end MP so you can enlarge w/o losing much clarity.

Hope you all like it!

[eeyorelvr10]

OK time for one more - Julie - you should have seen the expression on your DD's face. It lit up the room. glad I could be there to snap it!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/MedCruisePic/CastawayCayPubNite001.jpg

and the other one!

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[eeyorelvr10]

:lmao:

No words for this one! Always in character!!! :rotfl2: Or should I say A character???

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[bellelinus]

OK time for one more - Julie - you should have seen the expression on your DD's face. It lit up the room. glad I could be there to snap it!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/MedCruisePic/CastawayCayPubNite001.jpg

and the other one!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/MedCruisePic/CastawayCayPubNite002.jpg

Thank you so much, Laura!!!!!!:love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

[Grandma x3]

Hi Gang,
I'm back in So. CA - having cruise wthdrawals!! 2+ weeks went by too fast for me!!
Loved meetng so many DIS'ers!!
Laura - pirate night was my one & only late night - we were definately having fun!!
If any of the pics I took came out - I'll post some.

Cheers!! :cheer2:

[eeyorelvr10]

Hi Gang,
I'm back in So. CA - having cruise wthdrawals!! 2+ weeks went by too fast for me!!
Loved meetng so many DIS'ers!!
Laura - pirate night was my one & only late night - we were definately having fun!!
If any of the pics I took came out - I'll post some.

Cheers!! :cheer2:


Hi Chris!

That was fun. Believe it or not that was my one night of party the other 2 times I went up was for POC COTBP & DMC. Missed AWE on Jumbo Tron. Right after Mickey came I left too. I started to yawn! It was fun though.

OK - I too am having withdrawals that I'm trying to see if I can corral a friend and his wife to do a trip in Jan for her bday. :rotfl2:

Thanks once again for organizing the brunch - I had fun!

Talk to you later - just found out DD has a scrimmage in volleyball which I am totally unprepared for - later all!

[got2travel]

You didn't miss AWE on the Ariel View. It wasn't shown. Todd found out that they didn't have it in the right format to show, that's why they showed it in the Walt and several times in the Buena Vista.

[eeyorelvr10]

You didn't miss AWE on the Ariel View. It wasn't shown. Todd found out that they didn't have it in the right format to show, that's why they showed it in the Walt and several times in the Buena Vista.

Well that answers that question. I thought they didn't want to cause a riot! Hey TD - Megan (my oldest DD) was totally jealous when she saw your costume. Said she had lots to do if she wanted to be original. LOL - she is considering applying for seasonal work at the Halloween store here in Norwalk - its huge and her BFF said that they constantly need workers and they pay buckoo $$ for seasonal. I am "encouraging" her not to work full time and concentrate on her school. 2 semesters to go before she transfers back to a University. Oh well, such is life.

:idea: brb

[toxiktoast]

Welcome home everyone! I had a wonderful time on our journey. I wanted to thank everyone who left us some goodies in our bright orange fish. It was supposed to look like he was going to eat the fish, but I don't think the idea was properly executed. Our cabin host figured it out on the third day!

We gave out the flashing cruise ship magnets on the second day and some animal stickers toward the end. I didn't know if we were supposed to say who the goodies were from, so we didn't put anything on it. I did leave a little note on a few wipey boards though. There should have been one magnet for each person in the party who had a FE. A few rooms that said they wre going to have a FE didn't, so I stuck the magnets to the door. I hope I didn't miss anybody or send them to the wrong place.

I stupidly forgot to print out the navigator, and didn't notice until after we left. I only printed out a list of people with FE's. I thought the room tour was supposed to be on the first sea day and I went to the first room that was listed on the nice treasure map that was sent to the room, but nobody was there. I figured I had the time wrong and didn't have a navigator to check, so I left. I see that it was actually on the second sea day, so I want to apologize for not attending. I hope I didn't cause any trouble.

I didn't dress up for pirate night, so I didn't come for the picture. I did see "Captain Todd and Melissa Swan" and you guys looked fabulous! I was so jealous of everyone's pirate outfits that I went and bought the pirate mickey ears and hoop earring, but it just wasn't the same.

We spent three nights at the Caribbean Beach and got to check out Disney Quest (it was OK to spend a few hours there, but not sure if it's worth the price) and Pleasure Island (TOTALLY dead and a huge disappointment compared to what it used to be - no more midnight count-down and fireworks). We didn't get to Blizzard Beach because we were still burnt pretty badly from Castaway Cay. Maybe next time.

The entire time went by too quickly and I'm sad to be home, but we had a wonderful time and are looking forward to our next trip.

[BUDDY]

I'm sorry if I bug anybody by this and let me start off by saying that I am in awe of the efffort and results of the costumes, BUT, Todd to publish this many pics, could it be that you are a little toooooooooooooooo much into yourself?

[ejw]

Just a quick check in as I am not feeling well at all today. Is anyone else sick? All weekend I thought it was just jetlag but today I am really in pain and nasueas (sp). Not sure if I caught something on the ship or the airplane home.

Pirate night photo - I went out from dinner at 7:30 and looked around the atrium. I did not see anyone out there, except a few people waiting for Goofy to come back (at least I think it was him). I did not see any DIS people, at least not any that I recognized. Sorry about that. I really wanted to particpate in that picture.

Fish gifts, I started out following my list, but then I just started dropping things in every FE I found.

Gaining weight, I gained 6 lbs and have lost them already. One positive outcome from coming home sick I guess. I don't think I've eaten as much food in the 3 days I've been home as I did in one day on the cruise.

Brunch and Tea were great. Thanks Chris. And many thanks to PJ (Palo's manager) for working things out for us.

Gotta take some meds and get some rest. I'll be back later with some pics.

Hi Monica,

sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I hope you get better soon.

ellen

[PBader]

I am enjoying all of the pictures everyone has posted. Please post MORE!!!!:goodvibes

[Grandma x3]

I'm sorry if I bug anybody by this and let me start off by saying that I am in awe of the efffort and results of the costumes, BUT, Todd to publish this many pics, could it be that you are a little toooooooooooooooo much into yourself?

I must answer this - NO - Todd is not "too much into himself" - You don't get it. WE HAD A WONDERFUL - MAGICAL TIME. Todd published the pics for all of us to enjoy - especially those who weren't there on board to party w/us and for those who were to remember what fun we had AND for us all to get excited about being PIRATES on the PC.

Yeah I guess you did bug me - I was there you weren't.

[gismo1554]

Welcome home everyone! I had a wonderful time on our journey. I wanted to thank everyone who left us some goodies in our bright orange fish. It was supposed to look like he was going to eat the fish, but I don't think the idea was properly executed. Our cabin host figured it out on the third day!

We gave out the flashing cruise ship magnets on the second day and some animal stickers toward the end. I didn't know if we were supposed to say who the goodies were from, so we didn't put anything on it. I did leave a little note on a few wipey boards though. There should have been one magnet for each person in the party who had a FE. A few rooms that said they wre going to have a FE didn't, so I stuck the magnets to the door. I hope I didn't miss anybody or send them to the wrong place.

I stupidly forgot to print out the navigator, and didn't notice until after we left. I only printed out a list of people with FE's. I thought the room tour was supposed to be on the first sea day and I went to the first room that was listed on the nice treasure map that was sent to the room, but nobody was there. I figured I had the time wrong and didn't have a navigator to check, so I left. I see that it was actually on the second sea day, so I want to apologize for not attending. I hope I didn't cause any trouble.

I didn't dress up for pirate night, so I didn't come for the picture. I did see "Captain Todd and Melissa Swan" and you guys looked fabulous! I was so jealous of everyone's pirate outfits that I went and bought the pirate mickey ears and hoop earring, but it just wasn't the same.

We spent three nights at the Caribbean Beach and got to check out Disney Quest (it was OK to spend a few hours there, but not sure if it's worth the price) and Pleasure Island (TOTALLY dead and a huge disappointment compared to what it used to be - no more midnight count-down and fireworks). We didn't get to Blizzard Beach because we were still burnt pretty badly from Castaway Cay. Maybe next time.

The entire time went by too quickly and I'm sad to be home, but we had a wonderful time and are looking forward to our next trip.

Thanks for the light up badges they were fantastic! Thanks for these.

Don't worry about the room tour as it was we had loads of people turn up! Lindsay (rikimuk) took loads of pictures and if you'd like to see any of them give her a shout.

[Walsh clan]

I'm sorry if I bug anybody by this and let me start off by saying that I am in awe of the efffort and results of the costumes, BUT, Todd to publish this many pics, could it be that you are a little toooooooooooooooo much into yourself?

No, is the short answer to your question. They are just an amazing family and the sweetest too.:flower3: Was there really a need to ask it?

Todd, I need to get your address, DD needs to send your DS something!:goodvibes

[rikimuk]

Welcome home everyone! I had a wonderful time on our journey. I wanted to thank everyone who left us some goodies in our bright orange fish. It was supposed to look like he was going to eat the fish, but I don't think the idea was properly executed. Our cabin host figured it out on the third day!

We gave out the flashing cruise ship magnets on the second day and some animal stickers toward the end. I didn't know if we were supposed to say who the goodies were from, so we didn't put anything on it. I did leave a little note on a few wipey boards though. There should have been one magnet for each person in the party who had a FE. A few rooms that said they wre going to have a FE didn't, so I stuck the magnets to the door. I hope I didn't miss anybody or send them to the wrong place.

I stupidly forgot to print out the navigator, and didn't notice until after we left. I only printed out a list of people with FE's. I thought the room tour was supposed to be on the first sea day and I went to the first room that was listed on the nice treasure map that was sent to the room, but nobody was there. I figured I had the time wrong and didn't have a navigator to check, so I left. I see that it was actually on the second sea day, so I want to apologize for not attending. I hope I didn't cause any trouble.

I didn't dress up for pirate night, so I didn't come for the picture. I did see "Captain Todd and Melissa Swan" and you guys looked fabulous! I was so jealous of everyone's pirate outfits that I went and bought the pirate mickey ears and hoop earring, but it just wasn't the same.

We spent three nights at the Caribbean Beach and got to check out Disney Quest (it was OK to spend a few hours there, but not sure if it's worth the price) and Pleasure Island (TOTALLY dead and a huge disappointment compared to what it used to be - no more midnight count-down and fireworks). We didn't get to Blizzard Beach because we were still burnt pretty badly from Castaway Cay. Maybe next time.

The entire time went by too quickly and I'm sad to be home, but we had a wonderful time and are looking forward to our next trip.


Some "Nice" person stole at least two of the magnets off my door and possibly reading some of these threads some of our gifts.

Lindsay

[leira1989]

Now, now Buddy. It's true that Todd's pictures are big, but he did say he just wanted to show us the CM Captain Jack's expressions, which I personally think are always hilarious.pirate:

And Grandmax3 is also right. Due to your health and our dining rotation, we never had the chance to meet a lot of DISsers. We were on the MAGIC, but had a very different cruise than they did.

Before this gets out of hand, I'd hope that nobody gets offended. Just remember that some men are jealous of the size of other men's......... postings! :lmao:

[bellelinus]

Todd, thanks for posting those pictures . . . it was fun to overhear people talking about you on pirate night and feeling "in the know" because I actually knew you! My girls were so happy to finally find you after being disappointed because we didn't see you at the group pic . . .

[Walsh clan]

Todd, thanks for posting those pictures . . . it was fun to overhear people talking about you on pirate night and feeling "in the know" because I actually knew you! My girls were so happy to finally find you after being disappointed because we didn't see you at the group pic . . .

Julie!

I went looking for you twice but you weren't there.. then I passed your door and said I'd wait until I was on my own.. I can't believe I never got to meet you! So sorry!:sad: :sad:

[kaseyC]

Some "Nice" person stole at least two of the magnets off my door and possibly reading some of these threads some of our gifts.

Lindsay

We had two magnets stolen off our door too. One was an awesome one designed and personalized by a member of the boards for us. On deck two we also had the issue of kids running through the halls and because Ocean Quest is on that deck alot of kids hanging around the elevators and stairs.


Henrietta

[bellelinus]

Julie!

I went looking for you twice but you weren't there.. then I passed your door and said I'd wait until I was on my own.. I can't believe I never got to meet you! So sorry!:sad: :sad:

I was sad, too, Moira!!!!!! We have to get together next year . . .

[bellelinus]

Some "Nice" person stole at least two of the magnets off my door and possibly reading some of these threads some of our gifts.

Lindsay

We had two magnets stolen off our door too. One was an awesome one designed and personalized by a member of the boards for us. On deck two we also had the issue of kids running through the halls and because Ocean Quest is on that deck alot of kids hanging around the elevators and stairs.


Henrietta

I agree . . . I don't like to complain, but we had some things taken off our door as well . . . also from talking to some people it seems the fish extender gift I delivered (personalized post it notes for "Magic in the Med") was taken out of many people's fish extenders. I also couldn't believe how much noice I heard from very young kids after midnight. That being said, overall it was a terrific cruise!

[arlenesp]

I'm sorry if I bug anybody by this and let me start off by saying that I am in awe of the efffort and results of the costumes, BUT, Todd to publish this many pics, could it be that you are a little toooooooooooooooo much into yourself?


They were great!!!!!Just wished I could've been there. The pictures are the next best thing.I will be onboard to see the costumes next year tho and hope there are more pics to come.:thumbsup2

[DisneyVegas1]

I'm sorry if I bug anybody by this and let me start off by saying that I am in awe of the efffort and results of the costumes, BUT, Todd to publish this many pics, could it be that you are a little toooooooooooooooo much into yourself?

I guess some things are just left better off not said .

theres always someone who has to :stir: the pot

pirate:

[DisneyVegas1]

No, is the short answer to your question. They are just an amazing family and the sweetest too.:flower3: Was there really a need to ask it?

Todd, I need to get your address, DD needs to send your DS something!:goodvibes



Check your PMs......

pirate:

[got2travel]

I'm trying to get all my pics uploaded so I can post some later today. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxx



sensored myself.....no need to fall into the trap

[bellelinus]

I'm trying to get all my pics uploaded so I can post some later today. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxx



sensored myself.....no need to fall into the trap

Wow, Monica -- good for you deciding to take the high road . . . I hope you didn't damage yourself biting your tongue!

I look forward to seeing your pictures.

[Thistle]

MORE pictures! Of everyone, especially Todd! Can't be enough pictures!

[Hannosmom]

Todd, we took some great pics of you, Monica and my sister. I am waiting for my sister to send them to me. You made her cruise!!!!

I will let you know when they are posted on our website. http://hannomax.org/hannomax/index1.php

[DisneyVegas1]

Todd, we took some great pics of you, Monica and my sister. I am waiting for my sister to send them to me. You made her cruise!!!!

I will let you know when they are posted on our website. http://hannomax.org/hannomax/index1.php

Thank you

pirate:

[eeyorelvr10]

Before this gets out of hand, I'd hope that nobody gets offended. Just remember that some men are jealous of the size of other men's......... postings! :lmao:

OMG! I have got to meet this woman! This was hilarious! :lmao: :lmao:

Did I post here my story of CJS protected sword? Can't seem to keep my threads straight. Oh well, I do have one question, is this loyalty to CJS? Or the person behind the make-up? As if, one and the same isn't it?

LOL - so DH and I come up to Vegas to spend some quality time and where is he? At 10:30 he left me in the room to "put in time on the tables" and after I was awake from 8:30 and I'm on the DIS, :sad2: its a "WONDER" we speak at all! I guess the "MAGIC" has left the buidling. GROAN GROAN GROAN - sorry - just couldn't help myself. I must be a sap. :rotfl2:

Ok time to get dressed and meet up with some folks. Later all!

Oh yeah - the weather from my room? Only 90 degrees - stay tuned will update later.

[mickeymom923]

I just want to say that I want to be back on the Magic. The 14 days just flew by. The positive side was meeting so many new people and seeing so many old (not age) friends. I tried to say hi to everyone no matter which side of the boards they were on. Many people are on more than one side. We all were on the cruise to have fun and I know we did. Our cabin steward was great. And my "sister" in the gift shop just added to our trip making it more special. Thank you everyone who made my mom feel so special.

Negative side - the amount of unsupervised kids running around and being rude. That is one thing that really surprised me. I would like to thank the people that left us gifts in our fish extender and I had heard that people were taking some gifts out, which is a shame people have to do it.

We just booked the 9/23/07 4 day Wonder and celebrate DD Lindsay's and my birthday. Laura, aren't you going to join us this year for a piece of birthday cake. :rotfl2:

Anyway, to quote my mom "This was the best vacation I ever had". Words just can't describe it.

Looking forward to cruising with you again.

Bev

[gailadams_uk]

Hi everyone,

Finally got home to UK - spent 3 days at the Beach Club after the cruise but both my husband and I were too tired to visit the parks - this was a first for us as we normally can't keep away. I blame the cruise, we enjoyed it so much.

The cruise was great - fantastic weather, made some good friends, took part in lots of acrtivities and still found time to spend quality time with daughters - what more could we ask for.

Hope everyone received the gifts we put in your fish extenders. Seems some of you had problems with "loosing" items. I gave out 50 of "things you might need" gifts from myself, Gismo1554 and Rikimuk, and also later in the cruise a personalised chocolate bar showing the route we took.
Here's a list of those rooms I gave gifts to - 1042,1044,1046,1076,2016,2024,2056,2058,2064,2079, 2080,2135,2137,2138,2500,2502,2504,2635,5142,5518, 6012,6037,6139,6148,6112,6114,6120,6122,6140,6142, 6545,6568,6628,6643,6647,6654,7014,7136,7537,7570, 7598,7600,7634,8030,8074,8100,8548,8560,8566,8582. (I am sorry but I could not leave the chocolate bars at rooms without fishextenders).
I would be interested in hearing how many of these gifts "disappeared", as if its a lot I would think twice about doing this on future cruises.

Sorry to see so few of us made it to the pirate picture - thanks Diana for taking the time to sort the photographer out for us.

I too found there was a lot more noise from older children this cruise, with them playing around in lifts and congregating on decks 4 and 3 in the early hours of the morning (1 or 2 am when my oldest daughter and myself always went for a walk around the ship). Even saw a group of yougsters one lunch time giving their server a headache, and on the last night one teenager was opening up the "unwanted picture" box in shutters and taking pictures away.
Looking at some of the ages who were hanging around I must be getting old as I would not have let my children be unsupervised at that time of night/morning.

Sorry we didn't get to meet many of you, time just seemed to fly by, and we were always rushing from one activity to the next.

Hope to meet you all again on future cruises.

[GrayFal]

:lmao:

No words for this one! Always in character!!! :rotfl2: Or should I say A character???

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/MedCruisePic/TenerifeEBCrossing330.jpg
Hey, that is my DH in the background...wearing Mickey ears....Todd and Gang - you looked FAB!!!

Here is my picture of you with the Hannosmom group.....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3511.jpg

and me and DH - not quite as spiffy but enjoying ourselves none the less....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3497.jpg



edited to add - I was a little concerned about Deck one - Cat 9 but I have to say that we really enjoyed the location between the forward and mid ship elevators and the QUIET hallways - the few times I went to deck two hallway - it struck me as being a VERY busy location.
Wouldn't hesitate to do deck one again.
JMHO

[disneyjunkie]

Sorry, I don't mean to be rude or offend anyone.

You guys have been of the ship for almost a week now. That’s more than enough time to rest, unpack, blah, blah, blah. Now, can you please get busy posting rest of the pictures???:thumbsup2
:surfweb: :surfweb:

[kaseyC]

I just want to say that I want to be back on the Magic. The 14 days just flew by. The positive side was meeting so many new people and seeing so many old (not age) friends. I tried to say hi to everyone no matter which side of the boards they were on. Many people are on more than one side. We all were on the cruise to have fun and I know we did. Our cabin steward was great. And my "sister" in the gift shop just added to our trip making it more special. Thank you everyone who made my mom feel so special.

Negative side - the amount of unsupervised kids running around and being rude. That is one thing that really surprised me. I would like to thank the people that left us gifts in our fish extender and I had heard that people were taking some gifts out, which is a shame people have to do it.

We just booked the 9/23/07 4 day Wonder and celebrate DD Lindsay's and my birthday. Laura, aren't you going to join us this year for a piece of birthday cake. :rotfl2:

Anyway, to quote my mom "This was the best vacation I ever had". Words just can't describe it.

Looking forward to cruising with you again.

Bev

Bev, I really enjoyed meeting you and Lindsay. Especially, during our loooong walk from the top of the rock of Gibraltar to the bottom. Whenever I think of it my calves begin to ache.:rotfl: Hannah and I thought this was one of our best trips ever. I know our 7 night in Dec. is going to seem way to short.

[got2travel]

Hi everyone,

Finally got home to UK - spent 3 days at the Beach Club after the cruise but both my husband and I were too tired to visit the parks - this was a first for us as we normally can't keep away. I blame the cruise, we enjoyed it so much.

The cruise was great - fantastic weather, made some good friends, took part in lots of acrtivities and still found time to spend quality time with daughters - what more could we ask for.

Hope everyone received the gifts we put in your fish extenders. Seems some of you had problems with "loosing" items. I gave out 50 of "things you might need" gifts from myself, Gismo1554 and Rikimuk, and also later in the cruise a personalised chocolate bar showing the route we took.
Here's a list of those rooms I gave gifts to - 1042,1044,1046,1076,2016,2024,2056,2058,2064,2079, 2080,2135,2137,2138,2500,2502,2504,2635,5142,5518, 6012,6037,6139,6148,6112,6114,6120,6122,6140,6142, 6545,6568,6628,6643,6647,6654,7014,7136,7537,7570, 7598,7600,7634,8030,8074,8100,8548,8560,8566,8582. (I am sorry but I could not leave the chocolate bars at rooms without fishextenders).
I would be interested in hearing how many of these gifts "disappeared", as if its a lot I would think twice about doing this on future cruises.

Sorry to see so few of us made it to the pirate picture - thanks Diana for taking the time to sort the photographer out for us.

I too found there was a lot more noise from older children this cruise, with them playing around in lifts and congregating on decks 4 and 3 in the early hours of the morning (1 or 2 am when my oldest daughter and myself always went for a walk around the ship). Even saw a group of yougsters one lunch time giving their server a headache, and on the last night one teenager was opening up the "unwanted picture" box in shutters and taking pictures away.
Looking at some of the ages who were hanging around I must be getting old as I would not have let my children be unsupervised at that time of night/morning.

Sorry we didn't get to meet many of you, time just seemed to fly by, and we were always rushing from one activity to the next.

Hope to meet you all again on future cruises.


We got both the useful items and the candy bar. And let me tell you the useful items came in handy. I had forgotten to bring anything to put my hair up under my wig on pirate night, so the rubber bands were much appreciated!

[got2travel]

This is by no means a complete trip report (that's coming later and will be quite long....I tend to ramble a lot). But wanted to get some pics up since so many folks have been asking.


General Onboard Pictures


In Paris, waiting for the train to Barcelona
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1379.jpg


My very first live view of the Magic. This was my first Disney cruise.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1386.jpg


Waiting to board in the Barcelona port.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1387.jpg


The only sunset I actually took time to catch. Can't even remember where we were, but I don't think we had left the Med. yet.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010230.jpg


Formal night at our table....sorry Chris, I guess I didn't get a picture of you that night
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010109.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010108.jpg


Looks like a lake huh? This is the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I couldn't believe how calm it was.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1590.jpg


At the Prince and Princess dinner. That's our Assistant Server, Geddings, hanging out with his princesses.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1583.jpg


Group Brunch at Palos
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1599.jpg


The worst drink I have ever had, a Bloody Brain
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1597.jpg


Arriving home in Port Canaveral
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1732.jpg


My cheeseburger at the airport! :banana: I had been craving a rare, juicy cheeseburger. On the cruise, they would only cook them well done and dry as a bone. I joked that I was going to ask my friend to bring one to the airport when he picked me up. I asked for a home cooked one and ended up with a Nations burger, but it was still heaven.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1734.jpg

[got2travel]

Barcelona


Chocolate Museum
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1398.jpg


They even love Disney films in Spain
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1414.jpg


And our beloved castle - this was not actually in the museum while we were there, just a photo of it
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1418.jpg


La Sagrada Familia
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1435.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1436.jpg


The end of our bicycle tour
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1447.jpg

[got2travel]

Gibraltar



Gathering for our tour
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010117.jpg


The 'Rock' - little did I knew when I took this picutre that I'd actually walk the entire rock!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010122.jpg


The cable car up
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010119.jpg


The Magic as seen from the top of the Rock
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010126.jpg


Our friends at the top
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010162.jpg

[got2travel]

Cadiz


We did a DCL excursion to the Bee and Honey Museum...more of a bee farm than a museum.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1489.jpg


We donned real bee keeper suits and played with the bees.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1514.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1504.jpg


The bees were everywhere, even on the lense of my camera
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1519.jpg


The Magic in the port of Cadiz
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1527.jpg


Went to Flamenco at La Cava that night
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1534.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1541.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1560.jpg


Spanish Tapas during the show - Jambon=ham, Chicaronnes=crispy pork - at home this would have been fried pork rinds, but obviously different here. It looks like all fat, but it was actually quite tasty meat (at least I think it was meat, but it was good).
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1551.jpg

[got2travel]

Tenerife


The town as seen from the ship
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010241.jpg


A cute market I found while wandering the streets
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010250.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010249.jpg


On the way up to Mt Teide....geez, thought I'd left the fog in San Francisco
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010258.jpg


Further up the mountain, much of Star Wars Episode 4 (the very first one made) was filmed here
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010270.jpg


Several observatories on the mountain. One of these is used to assist NASA when the space shuttles are exiting or entering the atmosphere.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010281.jpg

[got2travel]

Castaway Cay


Sunrise over the island
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1686.jpg


They welcomed us back to the island
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1699.jpg


Leaving.....very sad momment, this means it's almost over :guilty:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1719.jpg

[got2travel]

Last but certainly not least......


Pirate Night


Me and Mom
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1622.jpg


Mom and ..... uh oh....Captain Jack
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1623.jpg


Fun in the dining room
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1612.jpg


Look out, there he is again
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1613.jpg


Chip....or is it Dale?...was quite fascinated with...yep, you guessed it...Captain Jack
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1635.jpg


There be pirates lurking
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1639.jpg


But look, Mickey's on his way to help
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1631.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1647.jpg


Dancing pirates
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1629.jpg


Ending the night with fireworks
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1649.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1654.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1656.jpg

[bellelinus]

Monica, your pictures are awesome! I will share one of me with Todd -- Todd, I emailed you three pictures taken that night.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/bellelinus/DSC01340.jpg

[GrayFal]

Barcelona and Gaudi .....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_2566.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_2601.jpg

A sidewalk......

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_2506.jpg

Early morning breakfast at Topsiders ....and just plain EARLY or is it very late?

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3439.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3535.jpg

Caviar at Sessions :thumbsup2

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3450.jpg

Alone Time Spa Villa.....ahhhhhhh

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3248.jpg

Arriving in Tenerife

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_2992.jpg

...and Garcia Rocks at Mt Tiende
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3149.jpg

[ejw]

Hey Monica,

kenny thinks photo credits should be given! He's pretty sure he took the one of you at the bee farm.

ellen

[ejw]

Hey Pat,

Kenny wants to remind you how pencil thin our cruise director is in person!:banana:

ellen

[got2travel]

Hey Monica,

kenny thinks photo credits should be given! He's pretty sure he took the one of you at the bee farm.

ellen



You are absolutey right. Thank you Kenny for your outstanding photography skills.

[ladypoo]

Monica, I didnt realize that was you sitting at Todd's table. Show's how observant I am. Until I saw the pics here. I thought you were his family along with Melissa. LOL...

[rikimuk]

OK heres a link to the Disney Pirate Night photo. Enjoy

http://www.box.net/shared/ug6nc8h85b



If the photo doesnt show heres the web address -> http://www.box.net/shared/ug6nc8h85b

Lindsay

[rikimuk]

Guys

Heres a link to my photos from the room tours. They arent great because there were so many of us on the day (Big thanks to everyone who showed up by the way there were loads of us)

Anyway enjoy

Lindsay

http://www.flickr.com/gp/12759083@N05/90R2xq

[GrayFal]

Hey Pat,

Kenny wants to remind you how pencil thin our cruise director is in person!:banana:

ellen
Thanks Ellen, that Kenny is SUCH a Doll!!! :rolleyes1

Here is the 'pencil thin' Rachel and the Magic Marker Me :rotfl: ....and Tom :woohoo:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3586.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/DCL%20Transatlantic/IMG_3779.jpg

[GrayFal]

Guys

Heres a link to my photos from the room tours. They arent great because there were so many of us on the day (Big thanks to everyone who showed up by the way there were loads of us)

Anyway enjoy

Lindsay

http://www.flickr.com/gp/12759083@N05/90R2xq
Thanks for posting - I was Martini Tasting during the tour...but Suzanne and Sherman were graciuos enough to show me their Cat 4....great pictures.

[hbg4]

Thank you so much for organising the Pirate Night Picture! I know you had to badger the photography session to get it so thanks. I was disappointed that more people didn't turn up as it was a very small picture and we did give everyone an extra 15 minutes to get there after the Susan Egan show but hey it cant be helped I guess people just didnt want to have a group picture. Thank you for organising it again and when I get a sec I will sort out a copy for you.

Hope you all got home safely

Sarah

Totally forgot about the pirate picture in the ecitement of getting ready for pirates night and taking photos with the pirate characters and the susan egan show etc. pirate:
Remembered a couple days later like a real fool.:sad1: :upsidedow

[DizzneyDAnn]

:goodvibes Hey!

We arrived back on Thursday, got the kids enrolled in school and are just doing laundry.

I must say, I do feel some guilt over the pirate picture, as is my nature. I probably should have called everyone, but I did not print off room numbers and figured, after the last Repo, that numbers would change anyway. I just ASSUMED (with all that entails) that people would remember. I am genuinely sorry for not reminding people.

As far as FE gifts, I put Mickey postcards, pencils and homaemade magnets in them. Anyone who had something hanging on a door received a gift. Thanks you for the wonderful gifts I received. They were all delightful and added to the joy of our trip.

I also hope the awards for the FE's were okay and sorry they took so long to give out. It took longer to go around and judge and award than I had thought. It was fun to really see and enjoy all the extenders. I need to give a special mention to the 2 extenders on deck 6 that held personal pictures. They will the inspiration for my future extenders!


************************************************** *
To anyone who saw me make a fool of myself during the "So YOu THINK YOU Know YOUR FAMILY" game show in the Promenade Lounge...I wish I had stood up to say that a question like "What family member does your parent most dislike?" should never have been asked. I have shed many tears that I answered, trying to match my daughter, caught up in the game, not explaining the context. I LOVE each member of my family and will long regret my answer. I would never want to hurt anyone in my family. They are my life.:love:

So, I risk making a fool of myself here and now, only to try and rectify actually naming someone then. Thanks for reading.

************************************************** ******

OTHERWISE, the cruise was wonderful. We lost every game we entered and had a great time doing it...and came home with wonderful consolation prizes...I am consoled.:goodvibes Our boat we built was way cool, though. It's now in the crew quarters on display. Yipee!

I LOVED meeting Lorraine and her family and count them as dear friends. (They actually took bets on how many of our kids would be asleep at dinner!)

Katey was able to chat with Susan Egan and her group, not realizing it was Susan Egan. She even helped her pick out songs for the talent show. Nice people...super nice. So glad I decided that before I knew they were "somebodies."

I enjoyed the Palo brunch and tea (Chris and Casey are just fun!) I also had fun on the room tour--thanks to all who volunteered their rooms. The posh rooms just reminded me that I was slummin' it. :lmao: SIster Ann And Brother Dan were so nice to let me bring my family back. (I hope you got all your stuff packed up.)

I also enjoyed talking to Gizmo and Rikimuk in the hottub. I hope we can cruise again together.

Kids running amuk???? They were probably mine. I never saw them mukking it up, but i did see teens playing cards in the glass elevators and a pretty intriguing poker game with young boys using stacks of chocolate Euros for their bets. kinda funny. The kids didn't bother me, but then, I didn't put anything I loved on my door, and I am used to noise. It's a Disney ship--Ocean Quest was open til 12 and The Stack til 2--and most of the parents were asleep well before that (not me!--Rockin Bar D!)

[gismo1554]

:goodvibes Hey!

We arrived back on Thursday, got the kids enrolled in school and are just doing laundry.

I must say, I do feel some guilt over the pirate picture, as is my nature. I probably should have called everyone, but I did not print off room numbers and figured, after the last Repo, that numbers would change anyway. I just ASSUMED (with all that entails) that people would remember. I am genuinely sorry for not reminding people.

As far as FE gifts, I put Mickey postcards, pencils and homaemade magnets in them. Anyone who had something hanging on a door received a gift. Thanks you for the wonderful gifts I received. They were all delightful and added to the joy of our trip.

I also hope the awards for the FE's were okay and sorry they took so long to give out. It took longer to go around and judge and award than I had thought. It was fun to really see and enjoy all the extenders. I need to give a special mention to the 2 extenders on deck 6 that held personal pictures. They will the inspiration for my future extenders!


************************************************** *
To anyone who saw me make a fool of myself during the "So YOu THINK YOU Know YOUR FAMILY" game show in the Promenade Lounge...I wish I had stood up to say that a question like "What family member does your parent most dislike?" should never have been asked. I have shed many tears that I answered, trying to match my daughter, caught up in the game, not explaining the context. I LOVE each member of my family and will long regret my answer. I would never want to hurt anyone in my family. They are my life.:love:

So, I risk making a fool of myself here and now, only to try and rectify actually naming someone then. Thanks for reading.

************************************************** ******

OTHERWISE, the cruise was wonderful. We lost every game we entered and had a great time doing it...and came home with wonderful consolation prizes...I am consoled.:goodvibes Our boat we built was way cool, though. It's now in the crew quarters on display. Yipee!

I LOVED meeting Lorraine and her family and count them as dear friends. (They actually took bets on how many of our kids would be asleep at dinner!)

Katey was able to chat with Susan Egan and her group, not realizing it was Susan Egan. She even helped her pick out songs for the talent show. Nice people...super nice. So glad I decided that before I knew they were "somebodies."

I enjoyed the Palo brunch and tea (Chris and Casey are just fun!) I also had fun on the room tour--thanks to all who volunteered their rooms. The posh rooms just reminded me that I was slummin' it. :lmao: SIster Ann And Brother Dan were so nice to let me bring my family back. (I hope you got all your stuff packed up.)

I also enjoyed talking to Gizmo and Rikimuk in the hottub. I hope we can cruise again together.

Kids running amuk???? They were probably mine. I never saw them mukking it up, but i did see teens playing cards in the glass elevators and a pretty intriguing poker game with young boys using stacks of chocolate Euros for their bets. kinda funny. The kids didn't bother me, but then, I didn't put anything I loved on my door, and I am used to noise. It's a Disney ship--Ocean Quest was open til 12 and The Stack til 2--and most of the parents were asleep well before that (not me!--Rockin Bar D!)

As said you shouldn't feel guilty over the photo! You can't do everything! Anyway the photo looked good!

[gismo1554]

Totally forgot about the pirate picture in the ecitement of getting ready for pirates night and taking photos with the pirate characters and the susan egan show etc. pirate:
Remembered a couple days later like a real fool.:sad1: :upsidedow

lol guess you were in full holiday mode! It happens.

[DizzneyDAnn]

more Rachel... she said she'd been cruising for 20 years...math...if she started as a performer at 18, which I am assuming, of course, that would put her at around 38. I think she looks great if she truly is that age!

[Walsh clan]

more Rachel... she said she'd been cruising for 20 years...math...if she started as a performer at 18, which I am assuming, of course, that would put her at around 38. I think she looks great if she truly is that age!


She came to Ireland to celebrate her 40th birthday last year, so this confirms her age at 41 this year! too scary cause she looks amazing!

[kaseyC]

:goodvibes Hey!

We arrived back on Thursday, got the kids enrolled in school and are just doing laundry.

I must say, I do feel some guilt over the pirate picture, as is my nature. I probably should have called everyone, but I did not print off room numbers and figured, after the last Repo, that numbers would change anyway. I just ASSUMED (with all that entails) that people would remember. I am genuinely sorry for not reminding people.



Don't feel guilty over the pirate picture. Thanks for taking the time to organize it.

I also have to add that I absolutely enjoyed chatting with you at the Brunch and Tea. It was great trip and I am having a hard time adjusting back to reality.:)

[DizzneyDAnn]

Kasey, Did you have any flooding? We escaped, but there are a lot of branches scattered. My chicken coop was a mess, too. I won't even go there... And the flies and mosquitos are crazy bad!

[DizzneyDAnn]

I was thinking she was close to my age, but only 3 years younger???? Ugh. I need a body lift.

[kaseyC]

Kasey, Did you have any flooding? We escaped, but there are a lot of branches scattered. My chicken coop was a mess, too. I won't even go there... And the flies and mosquitos are crazy bad!

No flooding at all. Now, the mosqitos and flies are horrible. You can barely spend anytime outside. I have to hose my kids down with OFF before sending them to the bus stop.:laughing:

I was thinking she was close to my age, but only 3 years younger???? Ugh. I need a body lift.

She is only about 2 years younger than me. Wow!! I need some serious intervention!!:)

[DizzneyDAnn]

Now, now, Kasey, You are a beautiful woman! I would've put you in your early thirties! I, on the other hand, plan on booking a "spa heavy" cruise in the future in some weak effort to match Rachel's youthful appearance. Cheaper and less painful than surgery, right??? I wonder if my hubby will see the benefit and finance this "project!":lmao:

If I remember, Chris was using the cruise to jumpstart a fitness program. Sounds like a great idea!

[GrayFal]

She came to Ireland to celebrate her 40th birthday last year, so this confirms her age at 41 this year! too scary cause she looks amazing!
Must be 'pencil thinness' that keeps you looking young :rotfl2:

[gismo1554]

Must be 'pencil thinness' that keeps you looking young :rotfl2:

Think its the lack of food that does it! Food ages you lol and of course the size she is she cant eat that much

[rikimuk]

:goodvibes Hey!

We arrived back on Thursday, got the kids enrolled in school and are just doing laundry.

I must say, I do feel some guilt over the pirate picture, as is my nature. I probably should have called everyone, but I did not print off room numbers and figured, after the last Repo, that numbers would change anyway. I just ASSUMED (with all that entails) that people would remember. I am genuinely sorry for not reminding people.

As far as FE gifts, I put Mickey postcards, pencils and homaemade magnets in them. Anyone who had something hanging on a door received a gift. Thanks you for the wonderful gifts I received. They were all delightful and added to the joy of our trip.

I also hope the awards for the FE's were okay and sorry they took so long to give out. It took longer to go around and judge and award than I had thought. It was fun to really see and enjoy all the extenders. I need to give a special mention to the 2 extenders on deck 6 that held personal pictures. They will the inspiration for my future extenders!


************************************************** *
To anyone who saw me make a fool of myself during the "So YOu THINK YOU Know YOUR FAMILY" game show in the Promenade Lounge...I wish I had stood up to say that a question like "What family member does your parent most dislike?" should never have been asked. I have shed many tears that I answered, trying to match my daughter, caught up in the game, not explaining the context. I LOVE each member of my family and will long regret my answer. I would never want to hurt anyone in my family. They are my life.:love:

So, I risk making a fool of myself here and now, only to try and rectify actually naming someone then. Thanks for reading.

************************************************** ******

OTHERWISE, the cruise was wonderful. We lost every game we entered and had a great time doing it...and came home with wonderful consolation prizes...I am consoled.:goodvibes Our boat we built was way cool, though. It's now in the crew quarters on display. Yipee!

I LOVED meeting Lorraine and her family and count them as dear friends. (They actually took bets on how many of our kids would be asleep at dinner!)

Katey was able to chat with Susan Egan and her group, not realizing it was Susan Egan. She even helped her pick out songs for the talent show. Nice people...super nice. So glad I decided that before I knew they were "somebodies."

I enjoyed the Palo brunch and tea (Chris and Casey are just fun!) I also had fun on the room tour--thanks to all who volunteered their rooms. The posh rooms just reminded me that I was slummin' it. :lmao: SIster Ann And Brother Dan were so nice to let me bring my family back. (I hope you got all your stuff packed up.)

I also enjoyed talking to Gizmo and Rikimuk in the hottub. I hope we can cruise again together.

Kids running amuk???? They were probably mine. I never saw them mukking it up, but i did see teens playing cards in the glass elevators and a pretty intriguing poker game with young boys using stacks of chocolate Euros for their bets. kinda funny. The kids didn't bother me, but then, I didn't put anything I loved on my door, and I am used to noise. It's a Disney ship--Ocean Quest was open til 12 and The Stack til 2--and most of the parents were asleep well before that (not me!--Rockin Bar D!)



SAME HERE DIANNA. Hope to see you on a cruise soon.

Lindsay

[DizzneyDAnn]

I choose to believe my full figure "fills out" my wrinkles, thus making me appear more youthful!:rotfl2: Therefore FAT is FABULOUS, right??!!!!;) (Where ARE those cupcakes????)



Unfortunately, my sparkly gray hair negates the whole effect.:headache:

[DizzneyDAnn]

Lorraine, my e=mail is up again! My friend had twins while I was gone and filled my box with pictures. Oh so cute! (I obviously love babies!)

[gismo1554]

I choose to believe my full figure "fills out" my wrinkles, thus making me appear more youthful!:rotfl2: Therefore FAT is FABULOUS, right??!!!!;) (Where ARE those cupcakes????)

Unfortunately, my sparkly gray hair negates the whole effect.:headache:

LOL I think this is a brilliant excuse for me not to diet! And don't worry about the grey hair I have had grey hairs since I was 15 and they just seem to be getting worse! My theory is they're part of me now so may as well put up with it!

[DizzneyDAnn]

My grey hair is kinda becoming my signature. I grew it out when I was expecting my last, not realizing how grey I'd become. At first I liked the compliments I received, but now I'm just too lazy to dye it.

[Pluto,]

we have falling to the third page already got to bump it up. it hasnt even been two weeks yet.

[DizzneyDAnn]

thanks:)

[BearFan]

We Illinois gals need to get together and share pictures don't ya think? I'm going through some serious cruise withdrawal right now :sad2: How about a lunch and a trip to the Doorway to dreams in Schaumburg some Saturday? :thumbsup2

Lisa Marie

[DizzneyDAnn]

I've never heard of the Doorway of Dreams, but it sounds fun!

[BearFan]

Doorway to Dreams just opened up in Woodfield. It's part of the Disney Vacation Club and sounds wonderful. I thought between that and the Disney Store there we could get our Disney pixie dust fix! :smickey:

Lisa Marie

[ladypoo]

My grey hair is kinda becoming my signature. I grew it out when I was expecting my last, not realizing how grey I'd become. At first I liked the compliments I received, but now I'm just too lazy to dye it.

Mine too.. it just got too hard to cover all the gray. so I just keep it that way and keep it super short. very easy to take care of. LOL