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

[DisneyElf]

Okay we are officially booked

6 sea days will be a blast :thumbsup2

My sister & I will be onboard - in a CAT 6 - this will be our 6th DCL cruise.

Here is a partial list of cruisers -- we are up to 193 people already with more to come :cool1:

I will keep updating the list - please pm for corrections ...

CRUISING # IN PARTY CABIN TYPE
AhoyCaptMickey
BearFan ********** 2 ********** Cat 8
BelleLinus ******* 4 ********* Cat ?
BetsyAnn ****** 2 ******* Cat 10
Bishop Family ***** 4 ****** Cat 11
Bmwdsny ****** 4 ******* Cat 9
Bob&Sandy ****** 4 Cat 9
Bridgemanva ****** ****** Cat7
Buddy ***** 2 ******* CAT ?
CaptJackSparrow *****4 ***** Cat 6 ******
CheesePlease ****** 2
Chris & Don ******* 2 ****** Cat 12 Gty
Cruiseaddict ******* 3 ***** Cat ?
Cruiseletters ****** 6
Dalt Wisney ****** 3 ******
DavidMtl ****** 1
Dee47 ****** 2 ****** Cat 9
Denver Val ****** 4 ****** Cat 9
Discrazzy ****** 2 ******** Cat 12
DisneyAnn&Dan ****** 7 ****** Cat 1
DisneyDiva4Ever ****** 10 ****** Cat 11
DisneyElf ****** 2 ****** Cat 6
DisneyPata ****** 2 ******
Disney Sweetie ****** 1 ******* Cat 12 - rooming with Eeyorelvr10
Dletz ****** 3 ****** Cat 11
DopeyLover54 ****** 2 ******* Cat 12 GTY
EastYorkDisneyFan ******* 1 ******* Cat 9
Eeyora ********* 4 ******* Cat ?
EeyoreLvr10 ***** 1 ***** Cat 12 GTY
Eileenami ***** 2 ***** Cat 10
EJW ******* 3 ******* Cat 11
FaireyGod Mother ****** 4 ****** Cat 6 & 12
Ferkels ****** 2 ****** Cat 11
Figment795 ****** ******
GaCruisers ***** 4 ******* cat 10&11.
Gizmo1554 ****** 2 ******* Cat 12 Gty
GoofyGuy777 ***** 3 ****** Cat
Going South ****** 4 ****** Cat 7's (2 cabins)
GottaTravel ****** 2 ****** Cat 11
Grandma x3 ******* 1 ******** Cat 12 Gty
GrayFal ****** 2 ****** Cat 4
Haley's Mom ****** 3 ****** Cat 9
Hannosmom ****** 4 ****** Cat 4
Happyfeet ******* 2 ****** Cat 12 Gty
Hbg4 ****** 3 ****** Cat 5
Holiday Fanatic ***** 3 ******** Cat 8
IIachance ****** 3 ****** Cat 6 & 11
inkkognito ****** 2 ******
Izza ******* 4 ****** Cat ?
J & B Disney ****** 2 ****** Cat 7
KaseyC ******* 2 ************* Cat 12 GTY
KAP158 ******* *********** **********
KarenNY ****** 2 ******** CAT 5
Kplat ****** 2 ****** Cat 11
Krdisneybound ****** ****** Cat 6
KugelBelle ******* ******** Cat 5 Gty
Linda Bell ****** 2 ****** Cat 6
Silver7 ****** 2 ********* Cat 12
Lorraine ****** 3 ****** Cat 3
LovesMM ***** 3 ******
Markmyboy ****** 4 ****** Cat 10
Marty Jay ****** 4 ******
Maryisme ****** 5 ****** Cat 9
Mickey02 ****** 4 ****** Cat 4
MickeyMom923 ******* 3 ******* Cat 5
Mississaugamom ******* 3 ****** Cat 10
MMouse1964 ******* 4 ******* Cat 12 GTY
Momma4V3 ******* 7 ****** Cat 3 & Cat 4
MomtoBelle&PeterPan ****** 3 ****** Cat 9
nanaguide ****** 2 ******
NYCMickeyMom ****** 4 ******
Pclare ****** 6 ****** Cat 5
Perdita & Pongo ****** 11 ****** Cat 6
Piglet33 ****** 3 ****** Cat 8
Pluto ****** ******
PrincessAurora45 ****** 2 ****** CAT 6
PrincessNoNo ****** 3 ******
Robsmom ****** 3 ****** Cat 5
Rotary2808 ****** 2 ******
Sandygirl ****** 3 ******
Saratoga Souris ****** 3 ******* Cat 9
Scratch42 ****** 2 ****** Cat 3
Sepmobile
Sjcubedofct ****** 3 ****** Cat 9
Slindamood ****** ****** Cat 6
Smores ****** 3 ****** Cat 4
Sully ***** 2 ******* Cat 12
TheHills ***** 4 Cat 9
Thistle ***** 2
Toxiktoast ***** 2 ******* Cat 9
Walsh Family ****** 3 ****** Cat 6
Winnyis ****** 4 ****** Cat 10 SPR
WvT3RD ******* 3 ************* Cat ?

We have door signs - t-shirts and plans to make, meets to arrange --

I have reservations about postings pics of fellow cruisers, room #' and chat on the open web - and we will have a private space for those postings. When it is up and running - we will be able to use it. Since it will be a private area - posting the website address is against forum rules - therefore please do not refer to it in posts.

Also - Please remember - when posting this is a moderated - family friendly board.

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[Scratch42]

:wave: :thumbsup2 :wave:

I'm "UnOfficially" "Officially" There! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I've waitlisted with DCL themselves! :thumbsup2

Won't know what I get until they contact me!

We'll See You Guys by the Pool! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Can't wait for those Sea Days! :smooth:

janet

[RobinMarie]

I'm so surprised to see this thread started! Thanks Erica!

We are hoping to be on board with y'all for this cruise. I am trying to talk my parents into joining us. What fun it will be to cruise with Fellow Fools again!

[DisneyElf]

One thing though -- I WILL make it to Deck 4 to take a nap on a lounge chair :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Can't believe it - 14 days - and never made it there last time :goodvibes

I'll start a count of people once we are "booked"

[Dreamer04]

Since we have some time to decide, count me in.

[DisneyElf]

The more the merrier .....

The best thing about the last cruise was talking to all the people I met on the internet before we left, that's why I never made it to Deck 4 :goodvibes

[Lorraine]

Count us in!! ME, DH and DS (will be 13). We are awaiting the phone call from IC.

Would love a Cat 3, but if we cant get that we will go with a cat 6.

Cannot wait - roll on 2007

Lorraine

[mickeyfan1]

me me me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DisneyElf]

Marsha -- glad to see you are not too excited :rotfl2:

I'm just wondering - how much port fees & taxes will be ...

Anybody else going to DLP first ?

[Scratch42]

Would Love to go to DLP! :thumbsup2

Everything still in the working stages!

How many days were you guys thinkin?

janet

[RobinMarie]

It will take some consideration as to how much time/where we will spend a week before the cruise.

What are others thinking?

[mickeyfan1]

Marsha -- glad to see you are not too excited :rotfl2:

I'm just wondering - how much port fees & taxes will be ...

Anybody else going to DLP first ?


RCCLs return 11 night repo has taxes at a bit over 96.00 per person. Really not much! I need to figure out the whole $ needed, I would love to do some days ahead, but it will all depend on my finances.

[DisCrazzy]

We will be there! It will be just me and DH this time. (Leaving the kids at home.) Can't wait!

Jennifer

[DisneyElf]

I'm figuring at least 3 days for DLP - 2 days at the park then 1 day - on the Segway Tour in Paris :)

Hopefully - if finances work at well - leave either on the redeye Sunday night or Monday Night.

I figure the overnight train to Barcelona and then a cab to the port :cool1:

[DisneyElf]

Found a great airfare site - :cool1: kayak.com -

Found a LEGAL open jaw ticket for only $ 577 - going to Paris first then to the ship .. :goodvibes

[Skylarr29]

Count us in.. both our TA and myselfwill be calling first thing in the morning when booking opens! I am so excited it will be our first DCL cruise and only our second ever time cruising. I think what will make this cruise sooooo fun is just knowing people ahead of time and all the plans that will be made etc!!!!! Its actually a surprise for my boyfriend... he doesnt know yet, and wont know for a while!!!! His b-day will be while we are on the trip!!!

[Skylarr29]

I'm figuring at least 3 days for DLP - 2 days at the park then 1 day - on the Segway Tour in Paris :)

Hopefully - if finances work at well - leave either on the redeye Sunday night or Monday Night.

I figure the overnight train to Barcelona and then a cab to the port :cool1:

This would be great to plan for anyone who wanted to go as a group. :banana: We are thinking of doing the same thing. We really wanted to see Paris and we were a little disapointed that this wasnt one of the ports.Maybe we can share any tips that we find out to make the planning easier!!!! :thumbsup2

[mickeyfan1]

Melissa, Paris can never be a cruise port, too far inland for the big ships even with a river.


One thing to think about, last time DCL announced Repos, ev eryone and thier TA called DCL right off, so 2 or more cabins were being held for the same party. THis caused the rates to skyrocket on the first day and for both cruises to show sold out with in days, when they really weren't. By the time people made thier choice of cabins and paid their deposit, a lot of hopefulls were shut out because the prices were so high.

[faireygod mother]

[QUOTE=Scratch42
I'm "UnOfficially" "Officially" There!
I've waitlisted with DCL themselves!
Won't know what I get until they contact me!
janet[/QUOTE]


I do not know how you did this. I have called several times (to get different people) and they are not taking any names or wait listing. They said you have to call back on 4/4. Please tell how we can do this as well.

[rotary2808]

Faireygod mother, up until a few months ago, DCL was taking stateroom requests for cruises for 2007 even though nothing had been officially announced. DCL is now in the process of calling everyone who had faxed stateroom requests to see if they are still interested. After they cut the list down to just those who are interested they will call these people back are start booking their rooms, most of these requests will be for suites, but some may be for regular staterooms also. DCL will have this done before booking opens up on 4/4.

[mickeyfan1]

Scratch got on the wait list last year, in September. She has been waiting ever since then!

[Mickey02]

If I can swing it count me in. Me DH, DD 21 & DD 18.

So excited already not sure how I am going to last :rotfl:

[DisneyElf]

Less than 2 weeks to go - to we finally get to book :cool1:


One nice thing, after meeting all the "strangers" you've talked too - is seeing them day after day and always having someone you can talk to on the ship. Its like sailing with an extended family that is somewhat dysfunctional but still gets along with each other :rotfl2:

We will get started on plans for Paris and a group trip down to the ship. :banana:

[mickeyfan1]

Less than 2 weeks to go - to we finally get to book :cool1:


One nice thing, after meeting all the "strangers" you've talked too - is seeing them day after day and always having someone you can talk to on the ship. Its like sailing with an extended family that is somewhat dysfunctional but still gets along with each other :rotfl2:

We will get started on plans for Paris and a group trip down to the ship. :banana:

Yes, this is the nicest group of people I have ever met. WHo knew that in May of 2004 we would begin planning the "Vacation of a Lifetime" only to be repeating it in 2007. Meeting many of the cruisers before we sailed and since we have returned has been so nice. We knew last year that when we spent 2 weeks together that some of us would remain life long friends, some of us would be friendly, and some of us would rather not see others of us again. But the core group has become close. Even at dinner last weekend, it was like we just got off the ship a few days prior and we had known each other forever. No awardness, nothing. Just good friends from several places.

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Hello, I'm another hopeful for your list!

I'm a PC vet that didn't get to meet very many people last repo in August(joined in a little late). Here I am, trying to fix that problem!

I got the call this afternoon. Disney said that they are going to try to start booking the waitlisters on Monday! One of my staterooms wasn't on the waitlist, so I'll be booking two different days. When the whole process is done I'll be one happy cruiser! I saved myself a golden chocolate pirate coin from my december cruise as my booking celebration treat! I know, I know, silly! I figure I'll drink a couple of glasses of wine too!

It's safe to say that we'll all be needing a large jar of peanut butter to sustain us while we sit on the phone in the next couple of weeks. Best wishes to everyone in booking your repo cruise! I can't wait to find out who the fools will be!

TTFN

[mickeyfan1]

Don't worry, we will make sure you are well informed this trip.

With the prices, we may all be eating peanut butter for the next year and a half!

[Skylarr29]

Melissa, Paris can never be a cruise port, too far inland for the big ships even with a river.


One thing to think about, last time DCL announced Repos, ev eryone and thier TA called DCL right off, so 2 or more cabins were being held for the same party. THis caused the rates to skyrocket on the first day and for both cruises to show sold out with in days, when they really weren't. By the time people made thier choice of cabins and paid their deposit, a lot of hopefulls were shut out because the prices were so high.

I see your point.... I will only have my TA call and hope for the best!! Thanks!! I didn't realize that would make the prices jump.

[Scratch42]

It's Peanut Butter and Mac n' Cheese for the next year! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I'm getting a little worried! I haven't heard from DCL! :confused3

Or maybe I was pretty specific in my request that they figured there is no need to contact me! :teeth:

Group Trip to DLP!

Sounds like a Plan!

But then again, everything is in the planning stages!

janet

[Scratch42]

Oh I just had an IDEA!

Since many of us didn't get to use the Deck 4 Loungers, we should have a specific day and meet there! :lmao:

janet

[RobinMarie]

Hi DisneyDiva and Melissa!

Melissa how exciting you are giving this as a surprise! Good luck trying to keep it a secret! :thumbsup2

DisneyDiva - let's hope we get to sail again together and THIS time you will meet more of us! pirate:

Janet, good idea!

[DisneyElf]

:rotfl2:

Two activities planned already - and we haven't even booked yet :goodvibes

I'll be at both of them :banana:

[Haley'smom]

Count us in the "unofficial" official group, DH, DD(then 8) and me. We are currently booked for easter 2007 and want to switch to the repo.

My crazy DH thinks we can do both. He must have advanced knowledge of the lottery this weekend... :lmao: or we will go with the mac n' cheese for a year and half plan already endorsed on this thread.

I have read of your travels on the last august repo, so hopefully we will make it through the waitlist, since everyone seems like so much fun :banana:

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Thankfully, I love mac 'n cheese already, so that's ONE way I can save money. I took the liberty of smashing that last little sliver of soap to the new bar of soap this morning.....that should help too....now, I just have to come up with like $7,999 more dollars! It's best to keep a positive attitude in a time like this!

Welcome Haley'smom! You're in for a real treat. The August bunch was lots of fun.

Would anyone like to start a petition with me? We NEED to make sure the Ian (the funniest CM ever) is on our cruise! I should just write Disney and tell them that they must have him on this trip. He was such a great entertainer last August. Anybody else an Ian fan? Our family loved watching him dance ....in fact he almost ran me over at the pirate party he was dancing so wildly. Lots of fun.

[Scratch42]

Well I got my phone call this afternonn!

If I get that Cat 3, we're gonna bring her Home for our next "Trip of A Lifetime!"

There are not looking into the requests for specific cabins, unless of course they are Cat 1, 2 or 3!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I think I have lost my marbles! :crazy:

janet

[mickeyfan1]

Congrats Janet!!!!! Now that's a one BR or just a bigger room? Need a roomie?

[Scratch42]

That's the One Bedroom! I'll switch roomies with you! :rolleyes1

Need it just in case DD gets SeaSick! :lmao: :lmao:


I also second that they bring back Ian! He was great Fun!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[DisneyElf]

You mean your not going to send your DD down to her Aunts :rotfl:

[Haley'smom]

I am perplexed :confused3 ...who is this Ian person that everyone is raving about? We were on the 2/18 Eastern and I did not see him (and I am sure that I would have noticed him, given all of the accolades). Travis was the entertainment CM that we saw everywhere (and that DD7 had a crush on). More info (and hopefully embarassing stories) please?

[Scratch42]

You mean your not going to send your DD down to her Aunts :rotfl:

We'll send her down there, whilst you guys come up! :lmao: :lmao:

j

[Scratch42]

I am perplexed :confused3 ...who is this Ian person that everyone is raving about? We were on the 2/18 Eastern and I did not see him (and I am sure that I would have noticed him, given all of the accolades). Travis was the entertainment CM that we saw everywhere (and that DD7 had a crush on). More info (and hopefully embarassing stories) please?

He was a chap from England! He was wonderful at keeping us entertained! Unfortunately, his contact came up last September and he has moved on.

He always had us laughing and got the crowds going! His energy level would put a hyper two year old to shame!LOL

j

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Scratch, that was a nice description of Ian. It made me LOL! Ian told our group that he comes around when Disney needs him. Sounds like he does lots of misc. jobs in England and cruises every so often....maybe there's hope we'll sail with him again!

I've just finished reading all of the latest threads on the Med. cruises. Is anyone else almost feeling strange that you're willing to pay for the repo cruise? It's tough to explain. I guess everyone wishes the prices were better, but it's seems like most people are REALLY fed up with DCL. It's sad. There are so many fun people that won't be cruising to Europe because of the money. I wonder if bookings are going to be slow this time around. I swear, I haven't read hardly ANY positive posts about the Med. cruises! You just have to wonder what the next week or so will really be like. I almost feel strange getting excited about going because of all of the angry cruisers out there. It's going to be interesting, that's for certain.

Perhaps when people start booking their rooms, we can start celebrating!

Anyone with me?

[kcashner]

From one of those who brought the Magic back home in 2005----I wish I could be with you, but DD's school schedule won't allow it. May you have as Magical a cruise as we did. DCL made it really special. Much pixie dust to all! The sea days are the BEST.

[bridgemanva]

We too are planning to be on the August Repo cruise and are veterans of the PC August Repo. While we were on the Magic on that cruise we booked our upcoming 8/19/06 trip and had decided at that time to cruise each summer at this time -- it's the perfect pre school year start up vacation for us - totally recharged for the new school year. When I heard about the Med Cruise rumors I faxed DCL/IC to request a cat 7 which is our usual accomodation; I however did not receive a post card so I contacted a TA to put in the request.

I'm also disappointed with the level of negativity directed at DCL and the Med cruises. I expected the prices to be quite a bit higher with energy costs skyrocketing everywhere; establishing a new route Disney had to negotiate ports that have standing agreements with other cruiselines and needs to create an entire support structure that meets Disney Standards in economic, political and social markets that are quite different and also not have the luxury of negotiating long term plans as this is a trial into these markets.

I know my family and I are quite fortunate to be able to make this trip -- I'm in process of renting out our DVC points to support us in paying for this trip; Spring Break 2007 will be visit to Grandma's as opposed to a trip to WDW; and Thanksgiving 2007 we'll be celebrating at home. I'm not crying the blues here renting our DVC supported our PC cruise and now will contribute to this trip and has provided us with many great family memories over the years. I have heard alot over the years from folks about Disney being over priced etc. I have never begrudged a penny I've spent with Disney the quality of experiences and calibre of staff and accomodations have always seemed worth it.

I apologize for the digression but wow that needed expression.

We're looking forward to this next trip of a lifetime for our family. And getting to know some of our fellow DISers.

[RobinMarie]

I'm also disappointed with the level of negativity directed at DCL and the Med cruises. I expected the prices to be quite a bit higher with energy costs skyrocketing everywhere; establishing a new route Disney had to negotiate ports that have standing agreements with other cruiselines and needs to create an entire support structure that meets Disney Standards in economic, political and social markets that are quite different and also not have the luxury of negotiating long term plans as this is a trial into these markets.

I agree with you. I think a lot of people were hoping for a more affordable vacation and are just expressing it. It is an awful lot of negativity though. I'm sure it'll die down soon.

[MouseKids]

Bridgemanva (or anyone who knows) -- I've been researching the DVC and am wondering about why some people use their points for cruises directly and others rent the points out. Would it make sense to buy into DVC now to use the points for the Med cruise?

Thanks for any help!

[bridgemanva]

Each time I've compared the cash cost vs. the point value as rentals it's been more cost effective to rent our points with usually minimum of a 20% cost savings. I've met some great people renting points. and it's been relatively simple process each time.

[Scratch42]

Would anyone like to start a petition with me? We NEED to make sure the Ian (the funniest CM ever) is on our cruise! I should just write Disney and tell them that they must have him on this trip. He was such a great entertainer last August. Anybody else an Ian fan? Our family loved watching him dance ....in fact he almost ran me over at the pirate party he was dancing so wildly. Lots of fun.



When I get the phone call to see if I get my Cat 3, I will definately make the request that Ian join us once again!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I too was a little shell shocked to the pricing but then again, it will have been 2 years since the last Repo and prices are definately going up!

It's a lot further to Europe than to California!

As for buying into DVC just to go cruisin' NO, DVC is only good if you plan to travel every year or every other year on vacation.

I know a lot of people rent out their points, but I also have talked with a lot of people who use their points just for cruisin' and are happy.

I believe it's a personal decision.

j

[mickeyfan1]

BEings that Ian is now working for Holland America, I do not think that DCL will be able to schedule him!

[Haley'smom]

One of our favorite parts of the 7 day eastern were the (3) sea days....so being that there are 6 sea days on the repo....what special activities were there on the past repo (especially since no one got to use the deck 4 comfy chairs :confused3 )? I know that the activities will change I am just looking for ideas. TIA

[Perdita&Pongo]

The bookings haven't even opened yet and there are 4 pages to this thread already! Thanx for starting it Erica.

Can't wait for 4/4! :hourglass

[Scratch42]

One of our favorite parts of the 7 day eastern were the (3) sea days....so being that there are 6 sea days on the repo....what special activities were there on the past repo (especially since no one got to use the deck 4 comfy chairs :confused3 )? I know that the activities will change I am just looking for ideas. TIA

The reason that no one got to use the chairs is due to the fact that if someone was on their way, they would usually run into someone, start up a conversation and then notice that they were late for an activity thereby having to forfeit lounging! :lmao: :lmao: We did manage to loung in the Main Lobby area! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

As for activities, LOTS! Cooking Seminars, Wine/Tequilla/Martini Tastings, Behind the Scenes, Ducky Williams just to name a few. Plus there was sitting by the pool just talking!

j

[DisneyElf]

I still remember the night we were in Alcapulco -- we got back from the excursion - and was tired - so Benita & I went up to get some Hot Coco at 11 PM to bring back down to the stateroom. Ran into everyone up at the drink station and ended up talked til after 2:30 AM -- got to see the people from the pub crawl come in -- :rotfl2:

Heh - Dan - we still have those pics of the bugee jumping :teeth:

Marsha - maybe Ian will be done with HAL contract and will want to sail with us again :cool1:

In terms of pricing - yeah - its a bit steep - and as Robin said - paying it off monthly is like a car payment :goodvibes BUT - heh - I DON"T have a car payment (bought a used '94 DODGE Shadow - 2 years ago - and have only put 5000 miles on it). It pays to live close to your work.

PLUS -- odds are - we have always talked about going to Europe - esp. since we have passports - but prob. wouldn't have gone for years - now we have an incentive program.

[wackywexler]

Hi we are hoping to join you, me, DH, DD12 and DS10 . Our TA faxed in our request a few days before DCL closed the waitlist. She heard they were so swamped she is not sure they will be able to get to everyone. I hope that they do get to us. The only problem is that at the time prices weren't out so we requested cat 6 ,but after the prices were posted it became clear that we could only afford cat 9. Our TA is saying that if DCL does call her they won't allow that change and we will have to wait till it is open to the general public, is that really the way it works? If so I will be so scared about the pricing rapidly rising. It was difficult to know what to request not knowing the pricing, we enjoyed our cat 5 on the 3 night but this is of course a whole lot more money. Wish us luck and send pixie dust! :sunny:

[Scratch42]

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Pixie Dust to All!

Basically, even with the waitlist, there still is not guarantee!

:surfweb:

This could be all us of come April 4th!

j

[DisneyElf]

I agree - tons of Pixie Dust for all of us - for next week .
:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[BAP]

I'm glad I finally found this thread. I've been directed around so much to find this thread I was beginning to feel like a member of the Amazing Race. I feel I've finally found the Pit Stop.

We're looking forward to being on the return voyage and we hope to start some new and lasting friendships. We cruised on the Magic when she returned from California last year and met many of the people that have posted here so far.

BAP

[Perdita&Pongo]

BAP - Did you used to have a different user name here on The DIS (or elsewhere)?

[Mickey02]

I am wondering if I should take the morning of April 4th off. I can't really call from work. I am a little concerned about trying to book through a travel agent because they will be booking for soooo many people. Any thoughts?

[Scratch42]

Personally, I would stay home!

As a matter of fact, I'm gonna warn them that I'll be late that day! :lmao: :lmao:

j

[DisneyElf]

Yup .. I can feel the illness creeping up ... unless I get my call beforehand and safely have my cabin onboard. :goodvibes

[Mickey02]

Glad to hear I am not the only one that will go to EXTREME measures to get booked! :rotfl:

[DisneyDiva4ever]

I got the call this afternoon & am excited to say that I'm bringing the Magic home with 9 other family members & friends on August 18th! We booked category 11 rooms, 7th deck forward. We're typically not in our rooms much, so we thought we'd save all of the verandah rooms for all of you! :)

Anyways, I hope to be celebrating with all of you very soon! I still need to book another cat. 11 room next Tuesday. My one friend didn't show any interest in going to the Med. until the last minute. Not sure if anyone is interested, but we paid $4,510.70 per couple. This includes taxes, port fees and insurance. Transfer prices have not been determined yet, so I'm not sure what those will be.

Let's hurry this week up so everyone else can get their rooms! We all know that Mickey needs good deckhands to help him bring the Magic home from Spain!

[Scratch42]

Well, I guess I won't have to be late for work next Tuesday! :thumbsup2

Got my call this afternoon!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Let the List Begin!

Good Luck to Everybody Next Tuesday! Will be rooting for you!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

j

[GrayFal]

Just came in to find a confirmation email from my TA :banana: ,,,Went to the DCL site with my resie number and there it IS!

YIPPEE! :cool1:

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Congrats on the booking success story! I wonder who we'll hear from tomorrow?

[faireygod mother]

Dh and I will help you guys bring the Magic home.

[GrayFal]

Dh and I will help you guys bring the Magic home.
Yippee for DEE!

[Scratch42]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[RobinMarie]

Got the call yesterday from my Travel Agent. We are booked for two cat. 9s midship. We are close to the laundry room, which I LOVED last August. Now I KNOW I can make it on a seven day supply of clothing. I wonder how busy the laundry room will be on embarkation day.

There are so many people waiting; I hope those people get good news today!

[Mickey02]

How is everyone getting booked? Do travel agents have an advantage?
Are you going through Dreams? :confused3

[DisneyDiva4ever]

I used the DCL waitlist & was contacted directly from DCL.

[Scratch42]

Me Too!

I deal directly with DCL!

:thumbsup2

j

[faireygod mother]

Do you think it is too soon to be excited? I do not think so. :thumbsup2

I have never spent 2 weeks alone with DH. This is going to be awesome and of course I will be traveling with some old cruise friends as well (right Pat).

This is going to be an awesome experience. I usually travel in the fall so I can not imagine how crowded it will be. The one thing I feel sure of is that DCL will keep us busy (if we want).

Good thing I do not drink coffee :coffee: , I would be even more chatty. :rotfl2:

Here is to meeting some of you and experiencing a wonderful once in a life time cruise. :drinking1

[DisneyDiva4ever]

I agree, it's never too early to get excited about cruising with DCL!

I've come across too many cruisers, (non-DCL cruisers of course), who don't even know which ship they're sailing on or where they're going two weeks before they leave! WHAT?!!! I say why even go if you can't get excited about it the minute you book! So I send a toast right back at ya faireygod mother! I'm with you. I can't wait to cruise to new places and meet new friends!

Cheers!

[Mickey02]

I've only dealt with DCL before on our other cruises. I hear the deposit is $500 per person. I have some money down on another cruise do you think DCL will allow me to transfer that money to help with the down payment. We are taking our 2 daughters that would be $2000 deposit. YIKES!!!!

[Scratch42]

I've only dealt with DCL before on our other cruises. I hear the deposit is $500 per person. I have some money down on another cruise do you think DCL will allow me to transfer that money to help with the down payment. We are taking our 2 daughters that would be $2000 deposit. YIKES!!!!

I had them Flip 3 ressies that I had with DCL!

Covered the Deposit and then some!

She wasn't sure if they were going to honor the OBC or 10% discounts.

I hope they do! Every little bit helps!

j

[Mickey02]

Dumb question....What is OBC? :confused3

[Scratch42]

Dumb question....What is OBC? :confused3

Not a Dumb Question at all! There is no such thing here!

OBC = On Board Credit, that's what they give you when you rebook whilst sailing.

j

[faireygod mother]

If you use your Disney CC you can also get OBC.

I was surprised at the dep amount. I guess it makes sense seeing how it is like a btb.

I just had to put that ticker on my siggie.

My dep is paid and I am gonna keep an eye out for plane tickets.

Anyone have any ideas?

[Hygiene99]

Hotel (http://www.bookings.es/hotel/es/grandmarina.html?aid=306395;label=barcelona-hotels-barcelona;) :sunny:

In Barcelona . on the dock.

http://www.apb.es/rsc/images/contents/Creuers.en.PORT.Cruises/Creuers.en.PORT.Cruises-1.jpg

More photo's (http://www.apb.es/en/SERVICES/Pictures_Gallery)

[GrayFal]

Hotel (http://www.bookings.es/hotel/es/grandmarina.html?aid=306395;label=barcelona-hotels-barcelona;) :sunny:

In Barcelona . on the dock.

http://www.apb.es/rsc/images/contents/Creuers.en.PORT.Cruises/Creuers.en.PORT.Cruises-1.jpg

More photo's (http://www.apb.es/en/SERVICES/Pictures_Gallery)

Nice..........

[faireygod mother]

Awesome. Thanks for the link. I wonder what time we can check in? I was checking on flights today and probably will not need a hotel. I am also going to wait and see what airfare DCL is offering.

[llachance]

Mom, Husband and I are aboard (hopefully) the travel agent has everything to push the button. Mom is after a verandah room, my husband and I want a room across the hall. This will be my fourth Magical trip, my husband's second and my mom's third! I am looking forward to Deck 4 and lots of good books :Pinkbounc

[two-foxes]

Well, we booked yesterday. Count us in on this cruise! No DLP for us....my vacation time goes a whole lot quicker than I'd like to admit these days, so 15-16 days will be my limit.

[Lorraine]

Just got the call and have a Cat 3 booked for myself, DH an DS.

We were so happy to finally get the call! Only 16 months to go, can't wait :banana: :yay: :cool1:

[GrayFal]

Well.......Hopefully the time will go fast :sail: !


It is DH Tom and I traveling - in Cat 6 which connects with
our friends :grouphug: Hannosmom :hippie: , Hannosdad :coffee:, chichihoney :cutie:and Dsis Deb :cool1:
party: party: party:

We decided we were more 'sunset' :wizard: people then 'sunrise' :sunny: so we booked on the starboard side.

I have already started googling our ports......:boat:
we can go to Seville from Cadiz and this will probably be my one 'big' excursion....
sounds lovely driving :car: thru the countryside to the ancient city.

[piglet33]

Hi Janet, Robin and Erica,

Count us in. I got the call from my TA this morning. We're in a Cat. 8 on Deck 7. We got to flip an existing ressie and got the 10% and the $250 OBC, too. :cool1:

Renee

[ds2Mom]

Took a deep breath and did it -- just booked with our TA for the August repo! :banana: :Pinkbounc

We did the May repo through the canal and it was great! I can't wait for 6 straight days at sea....maybe at long last I'll get to sit down on Deck 4. Somehow over 3 cruises, I've managed to never make it there!

Can I officially now say: Whoo hoo!! party:

[faireygod mother]

Pat, are you becoming a member of my OBPD club?

I think it will go by fast becasue we have the one in November as the mid point.

I am looking forward to seeing what DCL will release on Tuesday.

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Grayfal, I was also looking at Seville. I really hope Disney provides us with an excursion there! I would love to see the Alcazar palace grounds. It's going take the full 16 months just to research all of these new places we're going!

piglet33, welcome!

ds2Mom - I'm with you on the 6 days at sea. I swear, if I have to explain how you don't "get bored" on the ship to ONE more co-worker! ACK! They all think I'm nuts for booking so many days at sea...I think they're just jealous!

16 months isn't THAT long...right?

[ds2Mom]

I know some people live for the Ports, but when I saw those 6 days at sea on the itinerary......I said "we're in"!

I LOVE sea days! On the May repo last year, we barely had time in our stateroom....there was always something going on. DCL did a great job of offering all kinds of activities....it was wonderful! I still have all the Navigators from then, if anyone wants to know what they offered.

But my main goal this time is a lounge chair on Deck 4! I am SO there!! :cloud9:

Sixteen months? It'll go by in a flash....right?!

[ds2Mom]

Oh, forgot to mention.....our 10-yr. old son is obsessed with "The Titanic" movie right now. May have to hide the dvd.

I can hear the questions now! "Will there be icebergs in August, Mom?" :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[Scratch42]

Hi Janet, Robin and Erica,

Count us in. I got the call from my TA this morning. We're in a Cat. 8 on Deck 7. We got to flip an existing ressie and got the 10% and the $250 OBC, too. :cool1:

Renee

:banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2: :banana:

j

[ds2Mom]

faireygod mother -- Our TA thought it would be a while before DCL offered any airfare rates. Definitely keep us posted on what kind of fares you're finding.

DisneyDiva4ever -- My DH says that, too....what will we do for six straight days at sea? Jeez.....everything!

I think it'd be fun if they had some of the old Disney movies on the cruise. Like back-to-back "Pirates of the Caribbean I and II". pirate: pirate:

[rotary2808]

ds2mom, don't let your son see the new "Posiedon Adventure" then either. Also, the third Pirates movie is due to come out sometime in the summer of '07 isn't it? Prem-ear at sea maybe?

[piglet33]

piglet33, welcome!



Thank you! I really can't wait for this.

[Scratch42]

Pirates movie due out July 16th, 2007!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

But why would I know this! I can't wait for that either!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

j

[rotary2808]

Janet, I should have known you would know something like that. Tell Disney to push back to August.

[Hannosmom]

:goodvibes ahhhhh, 6 days at sea....heaven!!!! :)

[RobinMarie]

Hi Janet, Robin and Erica,

Count us in. I got the call from my TA this morning. We're in a Cat. 8 on Deck 7. We got to flip an existing ressie and got the 10% and the $250 OBC, too. :cool1:

Renee

YAY! I'm so happy for you!

[Perdita&Pongo]

Woot!! We're booked!! Cat 6 Deck 6! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[llachance]

April 4th can't come quick enough and I don't care what it is, as long as I have a cabin - so I can snooze on deck 4 I will be happy!

[winnyis]

Ok - Im in too . I switched my May Repo ressie to August.
I was lucky enough to snag a SPR

[faireygod mother]

Yeah Yeah Yeah for us all. I am certain that 16 months will breeze by. :thumbsup2 Thanks for those of you that have reassured me about the sea days. In October I was on RCCL and my and DH and I contiplated jumping over out of boredom. I felt that DCL would entertain us and you guys have confirmed that. Thanks :goodvibes

[DisneyElf]

Getting to the deck 4 lounge chairs will have to be an official activity - since on the last repo - most of us never made it either.

I'm not booked yet - but have been reassured not to worry - it's all set -- so.....

I think we need to get this thread moving. How much info - do we want on the first post ....

I'm thinking - Names - Cat # & Deck & # of people in your group. Eventually we will do a set of deck plans - with all our cabin #'s on it ..so we can see how much of the ship we are going to have. Last time our group was 20% of the ship.

16 months will fly by .... and planning will keep us busy. :thumbsup2

[GrayFal]

:goodvibes ahhhhh, 6 days at sea....heaven!!!! :)
Yupo :woohoo: !
Who needs those stinkin' ports anyway to interupt our 'ship time'..... :rolleyes:

Now get yourself another counter.... :hourglass

[Scratch42]

Yeah Yeah Yeah for us all. I am certain that 16 months will breeze by. :thumbsup2 Thanks for those of you that have reassured me about the sea days. In October I was on RCCL and my and DH and I contiplated jumping over out of boredom. I felt that DCL would entertain us and you guys have confirmed that. Thanks :goodvibes

With this group so far, I don't think "boredom" is even in our vocabulary! let a lone an option! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

j

[RobinMarie]

So glad to hear people have been reassured by their travel agents. People have been feeling so anxious over the possibilities of being priced out. It's looking good for most people!

Congrats Nancy! :thumbsup2

I think I've got this waiting part down this time. Last time we sailed the Panama Canal Repo cruise, I couldn't wait for the 15 months to pass. THIS time, I realize my little girl will be turning 10 and I will be 40 the summer we sail. That has changed how quickly I want time to pass! I'll just enjoy the delicious anticipation while remaining in my youthful 30s.

[ds2Mom]

Morning everyone! :wave2:

Wow! A Pirates III movie is in the works?! Man, am I out of the loop. The 2nd one comes out on my son's birthday this summer, so I've been put on notice he wants to see it THAT day!

O.K. - early confession. I "lurked" on the Panama Canal repo thread, but never joined in. I kicked myself later that I didn't get to know people before we sailed....so, I'm jumping in with both feet (both fingers?!) this time!

faireygod mother -- You won't be bored on THIS repo! Disney packed it in on the PC repos....that's why so many of us never made it to Deck 4!

Trying to decide whether to lug the laptop over to Spain or not. I've never gone through airport security with it.......is it a pain? I know years ago flying out of Germany with a portable dvd player....we had to power it up, they checked the batteries....it took a while. Hopefully, laptops are so common now it won't be too much of a hassle. Anyone use their laptops on board since the wireless has been up and running? Does it work well? Lots of areas to access it? Bring laptop or don't bring laptop?

Another wish for pixie dust for those booking on April 4th! pixiedust:

[Lorraine]

ds2Mom,

Travelling with the laptop is not such a hassle now . We always take one, just remember to put through the security scanners seperately rather than leaving it in your hand luggage. You may be unlucky and be asked to show it working before you board your plane. DH got pulled out of the line to have his bag checked like this on a trip over to the US once and had to show them the laptop, video camera, still camera, mp3 player, nintendo ds all working before he was allowed to board - DS and I left him to it :-)

When we were on the East bound PC repo last August the wireless service was very good, and certainly many people were using it.

[DisneyDiva4ever]

ds2Mom, I can't say that the DH and I have ever traveled overseas, but we've ALWAYS brought our laptop. I take LOTS of pictures & couldn't survive without something to upload them to. I'm guessing you're correct on your statement that laptops are very common these days & it shouldn't be a hassle in the airport.

winnyis, sounds like you had a change of heart on which repo to choose! Congrats on buying yourself 6 extra hours of sleep! Lose the hours on the flight over to Barcelona, gain them back on the sea on the way home! HA! Ok, that's not the ONLY reason to choose the August repo...but it's a good one!

Disney Elf, as far as I'm concerned, I'm in for posting whatever info you suggest to get this Repo thread started. Like ds2Mom, I got involved in the Panama repo trip a little too late. I'm in this time though....for certain!

[ds2Mom]

Thanks for the quick laptop info! I think it makes sense to bring it vs. wait for access at the Internet Cafe. On the May repo, the wireless wasn't up yet and there were LONG waits. Not fun. So, laptop it is! :thumbsup2

DisneyDiva4ever -- I thought if we ever did another repo, I would join in on the thread early. I think we're definitely early this time! :woohoo: Should we think about pins yet? :lmao: :rotfl:

winnyis -- Welcome! We were going to do the May repo, too....but switched to August because someone forgot her sons' baseball schedule. :rolleyes1

[RobinMarie]

O.K. - early confession. I "lurked" on the Panama Canal repo thread, but never joined in. I kicked myself later that I didn't get to know people before we sailed....so, I'm jumping in with both feet (both fingers?!) this time!

I'm so glad you joined now. I hope anyone else wondering on whether or not to join in will be persuaded by your post. It's great everyone gets to know each other well, but I hope it doesn't give the impression it's such a tight knit group there is no room for new friends.

[ds2Mom]

RobinMarie -- I hope others feel they can join in at any time, too!

On the May repo, whenever I saw the "fish extenders" on the stateroom doors, the DISers talking, etc....I mentally made a note to not be such a chicken next time about joining.

[Haley'smom]

llachance, we are with you patiently (and not so patiently) waiting for April 4th to book. We will be switching our Easter 2007 over to the repo (but I do not want to anger the cruise gods by switching my ticker until it is official :goodvibes )

So, hopefully we will be cruising with all of you fun people. I am up for planning any fun DIS activities or meets. Unfortunately, our recent (first) DCL on 2/18 we had a very rushed meet and did not make any plans to get together later on the ship, so we really only met a few DISer's (which would explain how DH and I had time to get to the comfy chairs on Deck 4 :rolleyes: ) I would gladly give up the deck 4 chairs to meet some fun new people, though... :wizard:

[Hannosmom]

Yupo :woohoo: !
Who needs those stinkin' ports anyway to interupt our 'ship time'..... :rolleyes:

Now get yourself another counter.... :hourglass
Testing my new counter...isn't it pretty?

[DisneyDiva4ever]

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHH!

Hannosmom, that new counter is just lovely! It's the little things in life!

So, exactly how many blue chairs ARE there on 4th deck? We'll have to figure that out! :) We could always rotate shifts...some could sit on 7th aft overlook in blue chairs and others could take turns on 4th deck when people need a break from the sun! What a fun excursion!

[Scratch42]

LIked it so much, got one myself!

j

[GrayFal]

Lorraine, I am loving your 'sign' - map thingy...maybe you could share the map/port part with us and we could use it as a 'basic' logo for our door signs...everyone have that 'map' as part of one of their doorsigns to identify us??? ...it is VERY cool :yay:
On the May repo, whenever I saw the "fish extenders" on the stateroom doors, the DISers talking, etc.
Okay, I give up!
What are Fish Extenders??? :confused3

Testing my new counter...isn't it pretty?
Yupo...it sure is! :thumbsup2
ds2Mom, I can't say that the DH and I have ever traveled overseas, but we've ALWAYS brought our laptop. I take LOTS of pictures & couldn't survive without something to upload them to. I'm guessing you're correct on your statement that laptops are very common these days & it shouldn't be a hassle in the airport.

Will also be bringing ours for the pictures......not sure about the wireless...found using the cruise ship computers in Cove Cafe very convenient.

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Ok, I'm all excited because I have a new sig! I've been working on this & Lorraine has inspired me to get it up and running! Out with the old pirate pic of me feeding my parrot & in with the new! Still DisneyDiva4ever, just a new updated look!

I just thought I'd show it you guys first! Here goes....

[GrayFal]

Ok, I'm all excited because I have a new sig! I've been working on this & Lorraine has inspired me to get it up and running! Out with the old pirate pic of me feeding my parrot & in with the new! Still DisneyDiva4ever, just a new updated look!

I just thought I'd show it you guys first! Here goes....
Wow/...love it!
I am feeling a tad inadequate :rolleyes1

Glad to see we havea talented group here....we will have the best signs (maybe T-Shirts?) ever!

[Lorraine]

Lorraine, I am loving your 'sign' - map thingy...maybe you could share the map/port part with us and we could use it as a 'basic' logo for our door signs...everyone have that 'map' as part of one of their doorsigns to identify us??? ...it is VERY cool :yay:

GrayFal,

If you go here you can grab a copy of it... http://homepage.ntlworld.com/theblakes/augrepo07/atlnorth-dcl3.jpg

[RobinMarie]

Diva, I love your signature AND your slogan!

[Lorraine]

I think we need to get this thread moving. How much info - do we want on the first post ....

I'm thinking - Names - Cat # & Deck & # of people in your group. Eventually we will do a set of deck plans - with all our cabin #'s on it ..so we can see how much of the ship we are going to have. Last time our group was 20% of the ship.

How's this for a start? Just went through the postings to see what I could put together. Please feel free to correct it where necessary.

Name: DisneyDiva4ever
Room: 7035
Cat: 11....I know I know...I'm like the ONLY one!
Deck: 7
No in group: 10...maybe 12
Me, my mom, dad, sis, her boyfriend, the DH, 2 close friends, & 2 more friends (one was my boss at my first job!) and my in-laws.
Dining: ?

Name: Scratch42
Room: 8546
Cat: 3
Deck: 8
No in group: 2 (that are officially staying in our cabin)
Dining: ?

Name: GrayFal
Room: 6620
Cat: 6
Deck: 6
No in group: 6 (inc DH & Hannosmom Gang)
Dining: ?

Name: Hannosmom
Room: 6622
Cat: ?
Deck:
No in group: 6 (inc DH Hannosdad, DD chichihoney, Dsis Deb & GrayFal Gang)
Dining: ?

Name: faireygod mother
Room: 7620
Cat: 7
Deck: 7
No in group: 2 ( inc DH)
Dining: ?

Name: RobinMarie
Room: 2102,2104
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 4
Dining: ?

Name: two-foxes
Room: 6634
Cat: 7
Deck: 6
No in group: 2
Dining: ?

Name: Lorraine
Room: 8548
Cat: 3
Deck: 8
No in group: 3 (inc DH aka gpb_1 & DS13 - at time of sailing)
Dining: Late

Name: piglet33
Room: 7014
Cat: 8
Deck: 7
No in group: 3 (Me, DH, DD)
Dining: ?

Name: ds2Mom
Room: 8046
Cat: 3
Deck: 8
No in group: 4 (me, DH and two DS - then 8 and 11)
Dining: ?

Name: Perdita&Pongo
Room: ?
Cat: 6
Deck: 6
No in group: 4
Dining: ?

Name: winnyis
Room: 5520
Cat: 10 (SPR)
Deck: 5
No in group: 4 - Me, DH, DD (12) and DS (8)
Dining: ?

Name: Mom2Belle&PeterPan
Room: ?
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 3 (dh, dd, and myself)
Dining: Late

Name: Bmwdsny
Room: ?
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 4 (me, DH, DD14 and DS 10)
Dining: Late

Name: bridgemanva
Room: 7128
Cat: 7
Deck: 7
No in group: ?
Dining: ?

Name: DisCrazzy
Room: 6076
Cat: 6
Deck: 6
No in group: ?
Dining: Early

Name: mmouse37
Room: 2546
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 2
Dining: ?

Name: pyramid2000
Room: 6582 & 6583
Cat: 6 & 11
Deck: 6
No in group: 5 (me, DH, DD13, DD8, and DD4 - at time of sailing)
Dining: Late

Name: J&B Disney
Room: 7124
Cat: 7
Deck: 7
No in group: 2 (myself and my DS 12)
Dining: ?

Name: markmyboy
Room: ?
Cat: 10
Deck: ?
No in group: 4
Dining: ?

Name: DenverVal
Room: 2620
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 4 (me, DH, DD14 and DD12 at the time of sailing)
Dining: Early

Name: goingsouth
Room: 8590
Cat: 8
Deck: 4
No in group: 4 (inc DD8 & DD10 at time of sailing)
Dining: ?

Name: Haley'smom
Room: 1058
Cat: 9
Deck: 1
No in group: 3 (me, DH and DD8 at time of sailing)
Dining: Late

Name: wackywexler
Room: 2612
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 4 (Me, DH, DD 12 and DS10 - at the time of the cruise)
Dining: ?

Name: Mickey02
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: ?
Dining: ?

Name: slindamood
Room: 6628
Cat: 6
Deck: 6
No in group: ?
Dining: ?

Name: Dalt Wisney
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: 3 (me, DH and DD 5)
Dining: ?

Name: eye R.N.
Room: 2129
Cat: 10
Deck: 2
No in group: ?
Dining: ?

Name: figment795
Room: 2050
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 2
Dining: ?

Name: rsschneck
Room: 2633
Cat: 10
Deck: 2
No in group: ?
Dining: ?

Name: krdisneybound
Room: 6647
Cat: 11
Deck: 6
No in group: ?
Dining: ?

Name: DisneyAnn&Dan
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: 7
Dining: ?

Name: DisneyElf
Room: ?
Cat: 6
Deck: ?
No in group: 2
Dining: ?

Name: IIachance
Room: ?
Cat: 6 & 11
Deck: ?
No in group: 3
Dining: ?

Name: K&Z Cruizers
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: ?
Dining: ?

Name: Ladypoo
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: 4
Dining: ?

Name: Rotary2808
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: 2
Dining: ?

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Thanks for the compliments on my sig...I'm sure we'll be seeing more Med. sigs soon!

I copied and pasted the list so I could revise it. Everybody else can keep it going.

Name: DisneyDiva4ever
Room: 7035
Cat: 11....I know I know...I'm like the ONLY one!
Deck: 7
No in group: 10...maybe 12
Me, my mom, dad, sis, her boyfriend, the DH, 2 close friends, & 2 more friends (one was my boss at my first job!) and my in-laws.

Name: Scratch42
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: 7
No in group: ?

Name: GrayFal
Room: 6620
Cat: 6
Deck: 6
No in group: 2 (inc DH)

Name: Hannosmom
Room: 6622
Cat: ?
Deck: 7
No in group: 4 (inc Hannosdad, chichihoney & Dsis Deb)

Name: faireygod mother
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: 7
No in group: 2 ( inc DH)

Name: Robin Marie
Room: ?
Cat: 9
Deck: 7
No in group: ?

Name: two-foxes
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: ?

Name: Lorraine
Room: 8548
Cat: 3
Deck: 8
No in group: 3 (inc DH & DS)

Name: piglet3
Room: ?
Cat: 8
Deck: 7
No in group: ?

Name: ds2Mom
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: ?

Name: Perdita&Pongo
Room: ?
Cat: 6
Deck: ?
No in group: ?

Name: winnyis
Room: ?
Cat: ?
Deck: ?
No in group: ?

[RobinMarie]

Name: RobinMarie
Room: 2102,2104
Cat: 9
Deck: 2
No in group: 4

[MouseKids]

I thought the waitlist was for suites. From this list, it looks like almost half of the people who are going have already booked non-suite staterooms.

How is this possible?

[Haley'smom]

DisneyDiva4ever, love your siggie, love it, love it, love it.

Come on april 4th, come one april 4th :goodvibes

[Scratch42]

Name: Scratch42
Room: 8546
Cat: 3
Deck: 8
No in group: 2 (that are officially staying in our cabin)

It will be just me and DD15 at time of sailing!

You don't need to know my age! :lmao: :lmao:

But according to DD, I'm Ancient! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Will be traveling with many, many friends!


Love the new siggies! :love:

j

[Scratch42]

I thought the waitlist was for suites. From this list, it looks like almost half of the people who are going have already booked non-suite staterooms.

How is this possible?

Apparently it wasn't! :confused3

I can just see all the Door Signs!

We won't be able to see the doors! :lmao: :lmao:

j

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Scratch42, I think you're right on the door signs! We're going to have to go all out for this one. I'd better start buying up magnets from craft stores when they go on sale! I love to use foamies to create my door art, nice and light & very colorful. It's kinda fun, I had the same room host two cruises in-a-row & he remembered me by my door art! Cute.

Haley'smom, thanks for the compliment on my sig...just think, when you get your room/rooms on Tuesday, you can add a Med. sig to YOUR name too! HA!

I'm outta here....gotta get my weekend started! Catch you all later!

[Hannosmom]

Love the siggies, Diva and Lorraine! :love: We have a very talented group!

[piglet33]

THIS time, I realize my little girl will be turning 10 and I will be 40 the summer we sail. That has changed how quickly I want time to pass! I'll just enjoy the delicious anticipation while remaining in my youthful 30s.

OMG Robin - I read this and just realized that I will turn 40 next year too (only in February). I can definitely wait for that. :rolleyes1

[piglet33]

Here's my updated Info:

Name: piglet33
Room: 7014
Cat: 8
Deck: 7
No in group: 3 (Me, DH, DD)

thanks,

Reneé

[ds2Mom]

Heading out to see "Ice Age 2" tonight....it looks good from the trailers.

faireygod mother -- Fish "extenders" were these cool Mickey/Disney hanging thingies that looped around the "fish" memo holder that's outside each stateroom (and used for notes from Guest Services, etc.). They had 3-4 pockets on them....so I think they called them "fish extenders" for that reason. Someone on the May repo found a bunch at a discount/dollar store and snatched them up for the DISers. They were very colorful and you immediately knew who was a DIS member!

O.K. -- off to the movies! Have a great Friday night all! Just think....one day closer to bringing the Magic home again! :boat: :cool1: :banana: :woohoo:

Oh, forgot to say -- LOVE the new signatures! Gotta get me one of those!

[ds2Mom]

Our info:

Name: ds2Mom
Cat: 3
Deck: 8
No in group: 5


(Edited to add another to our stateroom.)

[two-foxes]

I thought the waitlist was for suites. From this list, it looks like almost half of the people who are going have already booked non-suite staterooms.

How is this possible?

We requested stateroom 6634 (cat 7) last year and I rec'd a call last week with everyone else, however the CM stated that although they rec'd my request, they were only honoring requests for cat 3 and above. She essentially told me that we were outta luck. I told her I had heard differently (love the DIS :banana: ), but okay, whatever. Then, not but 10 minutes later, she called when I was in the shower and left a mssg stating she was wrong and had spoken to her supervisor after talking to me, and they would honor our request, if available. (I did post all of this on another thread, but I think people may have just read the post where I was told the wrong info, not the post after....)

So, I don't think DCL even knew what they were doing......but I do know we got our call on Tues with a ressie ## and a contact to make our deposit by yesterday. I took it and ran....

I hope you get on!

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

We're booked too! So happy to see old friends here and I'm looking forward to meeting new friends too!

We are:

1. Category 9, deck 2
2. Main seating
3. Party of 3 (dh, dd, and myself) ~ but sailing with many, many good friends! :cool1: :thumbsup2
4. And, we are bringing the Magic home for the second time!!!

I enjoyed looking at all the new signatures! And, the adventure begins, YAHOO!!!

[Bmwdsny]

:wave2: Hi barbara, Dear girlfriend!!!!!!

Add me to the list too...but i won't know the stateroom# until Tues...

Cat 9, Deck 2
main Seating
Party of 4 (me, DH, DD14 and DS 10)

[piglet33]

Hi Mel and Barbara,

I'm very happy to be sailing with you guys again. :wave2:

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

:wave2: Back atcha' Sisters Mel and Renee'!!! ;)

Can't wait to cruise with you both again!!! We'll be making lots of new friends too, we always have a lot of fun, don't we?!!! :woohoo:

[winnyis]

Heres my info...

Name: winnyis
Room: 5520
Cat: 10 (SPR)
Deck: 5
No in group: 4 - Me, DH, DD (12) and DS (8)

[ds2Mom]

Just back from "Ice Age 2" -- funny movie! The kids loved it. Pretty good for a sequel.

rotary2808 - I was thinking that, too.....do not let DS see the new "Poseiden Adventure". Not even sure I want to see it before we cruise again! :scared:

faireygod mother - I didn't look at your signature before posting that explanation of what the "fish extenders" were on the May PC repo. You've been on DCL, so of course you know what the fish memo holder is outside the stateroom door. Sorry 'bout that....didn't mean to make the answer so basic. :blush:

So, who is going on the Magic or Wonder between now and next August?

(Edited because I can't spell!)

[ds2Mom]

Oh good heavens....I just reread some posts and realized it was GrayFal who asked about the fish extenders, not faireygod mother! See why I was a lurker in the past!? Auuugh! :sad2:

[GrayFal]

faireygod mother - I didn't look at your signature before posting that explanation of what the "fish extenders" were on the May PC repo. You've been on DCL, so of course you know what the fish memo holder is outside the stateroom door. Sorry 'bout that....didn't mean to make the answer so basic. :blush:

So, who is going on the Magic or Wonder between now and next August?
I am NOT faireygodmother nor do I play her on TV :lmao: but I DID ask about the 'fish :fish: extenders' .
I have been on 3 previous DCL cruises and never noticed anyone hanging stuff from their :fish: fish!
Cool idea.......

and hannosmom, faireygodmother and I are November "Double Dippers" :grouphug:

[Scratch42]

:wave2: Back atcha' Sisters Mel and Renee'!!! ;)

Can't wait to cruise with you both again!!! We'll be making lots of new friends too, we always have a lot of fun, don't we?!!! :woohoo:

Watch It Sister!

There are others here too! :goodvibes :goodvibes

Don't forget Mel might Flip Flop! :lmao: :lmao:

j

[ladypoo]

Add us to the growing list of cruisers, bringing the Magic home again. It is myself, Patty, Misti and Dominique. I finally talke us into making the plunge. We are trying for a category 7 if not, will make do with an 11. Cant wait to meet up with all the cruisers from the 1st bringing home the Magic , along with new friends

[GrayFal]

Name: GrayFal :yay:
Room: 6620
Cat: 6
Deck: 6
No in group: 6 (inc DH & Hannosmom Gang :grouphug: )

Name: Hannosmom :yay:
Room: 6622
Cat: 6
Deck: 6
No in group: 6 (inc DH Hannosdad, DD chichihoney, Dsis Deb & GrayFal Gang :cool1: :wave: )

[ds2Mom]

Morning all! :wave:

GrayFal -- A thousand apologies! LOL! That was the only time in 3 cruises I've ever seen those :fish: extenders. I think it was a one-time thing by a quick-thinking DISer. I vaguely remember her posting she'd bought their entire stock!

ladypoo - Welcome, welcome! This is going to be great fun! :woohoo: :banana: party:

More pixiedust: for everyone on Tuesday!

[GrayFal]

Morning all! :wave:

GrayFal -- A thousand apologies! LOL! That was the only time in 3 cruises I've ever seen those :fish: extenders. I think it was a one-time thing by a quick-thinking DISer. I vaguely remember her posting she'd bought their entire stock!


I accept all one thousand apologies...now do ya have a picture????

Here is something to put you in the mood :boat:

The Magic in port this morning......

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/GrayFal/Magicapril1.jpg

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Watch It Sister!

There are others here too! :goodvibes :goodvibes

Don't forget Mel might Flip Flop! :lmao: :lmao:

j


HEY!!! That's cause they were the ones who welcomedme here, my dear friend Scratch, ya' know I luv ya' dearly!!! :grouphug:

Pattie, Misti, and Dominique, YAHOO!!!!

Looking forward to meeting all on this thread, and don't forget to welcome everyone Med Repo Cruisin' FOOLS!!! HA! ;) :wave: :woohoo:

(Edited because I spelled "Misti's" name wrong, sorry Patty and Misti, you'd think I'd know how to spell Misti's name by now! pirate: :grouphug: )

[K&Z Cruizers]

We're on board, too.

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

We're on board, too.

WELCOME K&Z Cruizers!!! Lookin' forward to meeting you and yours! :thumbsup2 :sunny: :wave:

[DisneyAnn&Dan]

After being a long time lurker for the Panama Canal Westbound Repo (our first Disney cruise), we finally decided to join the board. We are booked on this cruise and the 10-days Mediterranean prior to that. We had such a great time on the Panama Repo that we decided to do back to back cruises this time. We are also bringing the whole family this time: myself, DH, DD13, DD10, DS8, DS7, and DD5 (at the time of the cuise). My husband was born and raised in Italy, so we will be spending some time before the cruise to visit Italy and relatives.

Ann

[RobinMarie]

Welcome Ann :goodvibes

[Hannosmom]

After being a long time lurker for the Panama Canal Westbound Repo (our first Disney cruise), we finally decided to join the board. We are booked on this cruise and the 10-days Mediterranean prior to that. We had such a great time on the Panama Repo that we decided to do back to back cruises this time. We are also bringing the whole family this time: myself, DH, DD13, DD10, DS8, DS7, and DD5 (at the time of the cuise). My husband was born and raised in Italy, so we will be spending some time before the cruise to visit Italy and relatives.

Ann
Sounds like you will be having a truly wonderful vacation! :sunny:

[faireygod mother]

Grayfal, welcome home. You could play me in real life as we are both from the big apple. You just have to take in more stray people to make your family larger. :rotfl2:

Well I am exhausted and tired from all the work today. It was a beautiful day here and we got a lot of work done outside the house. Does anyone else HATE moles as much as I do. Thank goodness there will be none on the cruise.

Have a good night

[GrayFal]

Grayfal, welcome home. You could play me in real life as we are both from the big apple. You just have to take in more stray people to make your family larger. :rotfl2:

Well I am exhausted and tired from all the work today. It was a beautiful day here and we got a lot of work done outside the house. Does anyone else HATE moles as much as I do. Thank goodness there will be none on the cruise.

Have a good night
Still in Palm Springs where the weather is BEAUTIFUL!!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Sorry you are tired but outside work is good tired I think! :rolleyes1
I pm'ed you :smooth:

[faireygod mother]

When are you going home? Have a safe trip home. I pmd you back

[ds2Mom]

Moles. Don't get me started. :furious:

Hate them, hate them....hate their little rummaging faces. Anyone see "Failure To Launch"? The scene with the bird was :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Hmmmmm....maybe an idea for those stinkin' yard destroyers!

[ds2Mom]

:welcome:

Hi to everyone posting for the first time! This thread is already hopping! :ccat: :donald: :dumbo: :simba: :stitch: :goofy: :bounce: :mickeyjum

Can't wait for Tuesday and all the new & returning friends that will be joining in here!!

party:

[ds2Mom]

Just bumping us up. Everyone must be out enjoying their Sunday afternoons!

Note to self: Get a life. :tilt:

[wackywexler]

REALLY hoping to be joining you on Tuesday. I will be up early to make that 5am call (I'm on the West Coast) and hope I can get on board before I'm priced out. Please send Pixie Dust! :sunny:

[Luv2Dream]

^5 :thumbsup2 We've put in our request for a Cat 9 room as well. We couldn't pass up the chance to sail once again with the Ship of Fools. I'll keep my fingers crossed that our ressie comes thru. Boy, do I need to start a budget now! :banana:

[piglet33]

^5 :thumbsup2 We've put in our request for a Cat 9 room as well. We couldn't pass up the chance to sail once again with the Ship of Fools. I'll keep my fingers crossed that our ressie comes thru. Boy, do I need to start a budget now! :banana:

Yippee Lynn!!! I'm so glad that you changed your mind. :banana: :banana:

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Sounds like there are lots of August repo repeaters hoping to book on Tuesday. Pixie dust to all of you!

Now I'm wishing I could've met more people on the LAST repo. I was so new to the boards back then! Plus, my cruisemates, "the Assorted Fruits and Nuts" cruising group, kept me busy too. They refer to me as their "cruise director." I'm in charge of all bookings, excursions, you get the drift. I'm sure some of you are in a similar position...doing all of the cruise planning for your families!

I've just spent the weekend doing final staging on my house. It goes up for sale tomorrow! Hopefully, we'll get an offer close to our asking price so we can start a nice fund to pay for this cruise. I wonder what all of those potential buys will think of my Mickey bathroom...and the snowglobes...and all of the cruise photos spread all over the house! I actually sold my last house to a Disney fan! It was really funny, my disney room caught the eye of the buyer. She actually wrote my DH and I a Cinderella check when she promised to buy the house from us. Just goes to show, pixie dust is a powerful thing!

Rain has been POURING here in Minnesota all day. I wish I could be somewhere sunny right now! Back to work tomorrow which means I'll be posting more often! :)

See ya real soon!

[faireygod mother]

DisneyDiva good luck on the house. We too are in the process of listing our home.

Well this thread has really taken off. I wonder if we can break the 5k posts before we sail.

[Scratch42]

Well this thread has really taken off. I wonder if we can break the 5k posts before we sail.

Oh, I'm sure we'll be closer to 10k! :lmao: :lmao:

Well, Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow, is the Big Day!

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

To all those that will be booking!

:grouphug:

j

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Yikes, Monday again?

Oh well, only one more day until we get more confirmations as to which fools we'll be sailing with next August. I'm SO not in the mood for work today!

faireygod mother, sounds like we're both going to be working hard to sell our houses in the near future. Packing up all of those Mickeys takes lots of time and effort. Good luck to you!

I can't stop wondering what types of excursions we'll be offered next August. I'm sure we won't have a clue as to what they'll be until the May repoers set sail. Until then, I'm going to do a lot of lurking on RCCL's website to see what they offer. Two weeks ago, right before we found out what ports the Magic was going to visit, I made the mistake of checking Carnival's website for sample ports. They've sent me a postcard and left a message at my home thanking me for my interest in Carnival cruises! HA! I wish I could make them understand how NOT interested I am! I'm set to sail with Mickey. No need to go elsewhere! Thanks anyways Carnival!
:rotfl2:

[DisneyElf]

Yup -- tommorw we will have a lot more members ....

This weekend I was busy outside - so I didn't have a change to compile the names - I'll work on that tomorrow night - :cool1:

We have lots to do - set up private excursions, t-shirts, magnets - etc.... :thumbsup2

[Luv2Dream]

Renee,
That can't be the same little girl we sailed with in August. She is looking so much older and grown up now. Booo hoooo, how time flies. Great picture! :wave2:

[faireygod mother]

I thought about being on the phone at 630am and just holding till 8am. That was before I found out about the waiting list. It took all the fun out of trying to be one of the first to book.

Hope everyone is having a good day. It is yucky here. I guess the old saying "April showers bring May flowers" is going to hold true.

Have a good day All

[gpb_1]

I've had a chance to take the current list of who's where on the ship and put it on the deck plans. Take a look here (the home page was put together with DisneyDiva4evers help) .

repo07<dot>the-blakes<dot>com

(Sorry I haven't posted enough to post the link properly yet)

I'm sure I'll have plenty to add tomorrow!

[Lorraine]

Here's the link properly (gpb_1 is my DH)

http://repo07.the-blakes.com/

[piglet33]

Renee,
That can't be the same little girl we sailed with in August. She is looking so much older and grown up now. Booo hoooo, how time flies. Great picture! :wave2:

Yes, she is one and the same. I know I can't believe how big she has gotten from the August cruise. Kind of makes you wish time would stand still.....

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Thanks for posting the link to the stateroom guide gpb_1 & Lorraine. This will be so helpful in the next year or so!

Today just flew by. I wanted to be able to keep up with the latest posts, but work was nuts!

I'm trying to figure out how to make time to book my last room tomorrow morning...Sounds like my 11 & 12th crusiers definately want to hold a room, they just don't know if they'll be sailing with all of us, due to work complications. Let's hope that my group stays at 12 strong!

A good night's sleep to all! We're all going to need to eat our wheaties to be able to endure waiting on hold tomorrow morning!

[Scratch42]

I guess the old saying "April showers bring May flowers" is going to hold true.

Have a good day All

One problem here! They are calling for SNOW! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Here's to getting on the Boat and then getting what you want!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

j

[RobinMarie]

Good Luck Everyone! Let us know if you got your bookings!

[gpb_1]

OK, I'm ready to update the stateroom details as they come in - I'm expecting quite a few today!

[faireygod mother]

Here is one. We are in 7620 :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana: :banana:


I see who got the room I wanted...2foxes. Hope they enjoy it as much as we did.

[ds2Mom]

Good luck everyone!!


Sending tons of pixiedust: to all booking this morning!!!

[bridgemanva]

Just finished booking our Cat 7; we even got our usual stateroom 7128 -- nothing like familiarity.

[DisCrazzy]

We're Booked! DH & I were both one our cell phones trying to get through. While waiting, I went to the website and booked that way. MUCH quicker! We were done in 10 minutes! We are in a cat 6, cabin 6076, early dinner seating. Please add us to the offical list of cruisers!

Jennifer

[jrhwmr]

what is the deposit needed to hopd a room on this cruise? I am still waiting to hear back from my TA. This will be our first Disney Cruise but DH has always wanted to take a transatlantic cruise.

Thanks!!

[DisCrazzy]

what is the deposit needed to hopd a room on this cruise? I am still waiting to hear back from my TA. This will be our first Disney Cruise but DH has always wanted to take a transatlantic cruise.

Thanks!!

The deposit is $500 per person.

Jennifer

[jrhwmr]

Thanks Jennifer! We are not too far from you. We are just outside of Pottstown.

I am not sure we are able to make the trip. We just paid $2000 yesterday for our Disneyland trip in June so we are having a hard time parting with another $2000 right now.

[DenverVal]

We're booked! Cabin 2620, me, DH, DD14 and DD12 at the time of sailing, early dining. YEAH!

[pyramid2000]

Booked at 8am sharp this morning! :thumbsup2

Cat 6 and 11 (rooms 6582 and 6583)
Will be me, DH, DD13, DD8, and DD4 (at time of sailing)

This is going to be one Great Adventure!! :cool1:

[krdisneybound]

good luck to everyone trying to get in

[Scratch42]

Here is one. We are in 7620 :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana: :banana:


I see who got the room I wanted...2foxes. Hope they enjoy it as much as we did.

You'll Love It!

We had that for the PC Repo!

7620 Rocks!

j

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Booked at 8am sharp this morning! :thumbsup2

Cat 6 and 11 (rooms 6582 and 6583)
Will be me, DH, DD13, DD8, and DD4 (at time of sailing)

This is going to be one Great Adventure!! :cool1:


pyramid2000, I stayed in 6583 on the last August repo! Hopefully, I won't walk to your room instead of my new one! :rotfl2:

I booked my last room this morning. Now I've got a total of 6 cat. 11s on 7th deck. Time to open that bottle of wine & celebrate!

(singing) "Up-side-down! Bouncing on the ceiling!" Yeah, that's me right now!

I wonder who will be the next addition!

[ds2Mom]

Hope the bookings are going great for everyone! :thumbsup2


Welcome everyone to SOF: Part Deux! :cool1: :banana: party:

[Skylarr29]

:sad2: my TA hasnt gotten back to me yet.... still waiting and wondering.... I was on the phone this morning calling for free dining though!!

[Haley'smom]

It's official we are booked :banana:

It will be:

Me (Leanne)
DH (Jim)
DD (Haley 8 at time of cruise)
Cat. 9 Rm 1058 (proudly representing steerage)
Late Seating


Good Luck to everyone waiting to hear :wizard:

[goingsouth]

Count us in!...after 2 hours and 56 minutes of busy signals and computer hiccups, we booked!
Cabin 8590---
for the 4 of us--
now to find some new friends for 2 DD who will be 11 and 10!

[Mickey02]

I'm at work and can not concentrate. I should have stayed home today. I am waiting to see if I get on. I tried all morning and could not get though on the phone. I have turned the job over to a travel agent.

WHAT is "Free Dining" I keep hearing it mentioned and have not found anything about it yet.

[RobinMarie]

Count us in!...after 2 hours and 56 minutes of busy signals and computer hiccups, we booked!
Cabin 8590---
for the 4 of us--
now to find some new friends for 2 DD who will be 11 and 10!

Hiya! My daughter, Victoria Rose, will be 10 when we sail. Doesn't that seem old?

[goingsouth]

Hiya Back Robinmarie!

I agree with you! I have one even older at 11! I don't even want to think about what that makes me..ancient- but who cares--I'm going on a cruise! a lonnnnnnnnnnng one..yahoo.

You're not to far from us. We're right on the Conn. state line.

Have you cruised on Disney before?

[Skylarr29]

I'm at work and can not concentrate. I should have stayed home today. I am waiting to see if I get on. I tried all morning and could not get though on the phone. I have turned the job over to a travel agent.

WHAT is "Free Dining" I keep hearing it mentioned and have not found anything about it yet.


Well at this point it may be better to use look online to book. My Ta finally got back to me and it was the same price to do it online now.




They are offering a promotion at WDW for free dining in late august and Sept because of hurricane season and attendance. If you book a myw package you get the dining plan for free.

We spent $1,000.00 for 5 people for 5 days icluding, room at Port Orleans, Free dining and 1 day base hopper tickets ( all of us have an ap but one so they will use the one day tickets while we use ap)

[ds2Mom]

party: Congrats to DenverVal, pyramid2000, Haley'smom, goingsouth on your bookings today!! :banana:



My oldest son will be 11 when we sail. Jeez, he was just 3 yesterday, it seems!

[ds2Mom]

Mickey02 - Hang in there!

Sending more pixiedust: for you and the others on hold or online waiting.

[wackywexler]

After an almost four hour ordeal we are booked!!!

Me, DH, DD 12 and DS10 (at the time of the cruise)

Category 9 stateroom 2612

Gotta Go Shout It From The Rooftops!!!!

:cool1: :thumbsup2 :sunny: :) :Pinkbounc :woohoo: :bounce:

[Mickey02]

We're Booked!!!!! :cool1: :cheer2:

Got an email from my TA just don't have all the details. Waiting....waiting...waiting.....

[Mickey02]

DenverVal. We have crossed paths before on the "Colorado Cruisers" thread
How exciting that you will be on this cruise!

[J&B_Disney]

We're in as well ... stateroom 7124 ... myself and my DS (Bryan, 12).

We're also booked for the 10 night Med on August 8th.

Jackie

[Scratch42]

Congrats to everybody who got in!

:wizard: For those still waiting to hear!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[slindamood]

Got my email from DU about an hour ago !!!! - cat 6 cabin 6628. Love the aft location! Been looking at the deck plans and starting to read this thread :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes ever since.

Mickey02 - only a fellow diser would understand - I did stay home from work today - have to go in now and work late!! But at least my life is no longer in limbo (yeah -but my mind is on the Magic repo :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: )

Suzanne

[Dalt Wisney]

We're booked! I just heard from my TA. We are booked for the 10 day August 8 and this one too. It will be me, DH and DD (who will be 5 at the time). She will be starting Kindergarden when we return. I hope this doesn't make us too rushed before school starting. I can't believe I'm planning something this far out! I take it some of you were on the last repositioning cruise? That would have been so awesome :banana:

Ellen

[DisCrazzy]

Thanks Jennifer! We are not too far from you. We are just outside of Pottstown.

I am not sure we are able to make the trip. We just paid $2000 yesterday for our Disneyland trip in June so we are having a hard time parting with another $2000 right now.

Yes, we do live close...about 1 hour. Small world! Well I hope you guys can go on this cruise. It's going to be great! I know we will be pinching every penny to go. (and we are leaving the kids at home for this cruise.)
Pixie dust to you. :tink:

Jennifer

[faireygod mother]

Congrats to all of us. I am very excited as well.

[Scratch42]

We're booked! I just heard from my TA. We are booked for the 10 day August 8 and this one too. It will be me, DH and DD (who will be 5 at the time). She will be starting Kindergarden when we return. I hope this doesn't make us too rushed before school starting. I can't believe I'm planning something this far out! I take it some of you were on the last repositioning cruise? That would have been so awesome :banana:

Ellen

Welcome Ellen!

It was awesome! :cloud9: That's why the majority of us have rebooked! :goodvibes

Plus we're fun bunch!

j

[gpb_1]

Congratulations to all who managed to persevere with hanging on the phone for hours or the DCL site not doing what it should (or indeed both) :cool1: :thumbsup2

I think I've managed to get the website and Lorraine's list up-to-date with all of today additions to the SOF II.

[DisneyDiva4ever]

Plus we're fun bunch!

j

Yeah, I'd say we're a pretty fun bunch of fools!

Congrats to everyone who booked successfully today. Those who had to sit patiently with their empty peanut butter jar, with one ear on the phone, and one hand on the keyboard...trying to book ressies in every way possible just to be able to say "I'm joining the ship of FOOLS!" Now we can all breath easier. Game on I say....game on! :yay:

I wonder if Mickey will dust off his bull-fighting outfit for Spain... THAT's a picture I want!

[eye R.N.]

2129 Just heard from my agent. This is so exciting

[krdisneybound]

We are booked - room 6647 - actually it will be here before we know it

Hope everyone got what they wanted

[DisneyElf]

Well - we are officially booked :cool1: Got our CAT 6 now just have to pay off the bill :teeth:


I am going to move the list of cruisers to the first page - and start updating everything -- we have a lot of planning to do.

[DisneyAnn&Dan]

Sounds like there are several people doing the Aug. 8 10-day and the Repo. both. We are booked on both of those as well. It also sounds like there will be kids the same age as some of mine DD13, DD10, DS9, DS7, and DD5 when we sail. Hope to make many new friends.

Congratulations to everyone who booked today. Can't wait to meet you. Aug. 2007 will be here before we know it.

[DenverVal]

DenverVal. We have crossed paths before on the "Colorado Cruisers" thread
How exciting that you will be on this cruise!We have! We will finally get to meet...none of your kids can get married that summer! Put your foot down! :rotfl2:

[dee47]

Thank you, DU! I have my stateroom. Me and DS (who will be 10 at sailing time) can't wait to join the "ship of fools!" My deposit is down, and I have the 10-night between now and then to look forward to. That and bankruptcy. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I didn't have time to read all 15 pages...sorry! I'll have to get to know you as time goes by.

We are Dee and Keith, BTW. Cat 9.

[RobinMarie]

Welcome Dee and Keith :sunny:

[Scratch42]

Yeah, I'd say we're a pretty fun bunch of fools!

Congrats to everyone who booked successfully today. Those who had to sit patiently with their empty peanut butter jar, with one ear on the phone, and one hand on the keyboard...trying to book ressies in every way possible just to be able to say "I'm joining the ship of FOOLS!" Now we can all breath easier. Game on I say....game on! :yay:

I wonder if Mickey will dust off his bull-fighting outfit for Spain... THAT's a picture I want!

Goofy's my man! I would love to have me and the Goof with his Matador Outfit on! :love:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
j

[sjcubedofct]

Wow, just booked this cruise and the thread is already 15 pages long?? Yikes, I've got a LOT of reading to do! We're psyched to be bringing home the magic with you folks, and I promise to make time this weekend to read all of these pages. I need to find out how many 12 year old boys will be running around- 14 days is a long time and I want to be sure my son has lots of buddies on board!

So please add us to the list:

Name: sjcubedofct
Room: 7012
Cat: 8
Deck: 7
No in group: 3- Sherry(40), DH36 Scott, and DS12 Steven

Have a great day!

[sandygirl]

WE ARE IN!

sandygirl
Stan, Darlene and Sandy (turning 10 on cruise)
cat 9, deck 2
early dining

I need time to read this thread, but I see some friends are already here. :grouphug:

Darlene

[Luv2Dream]

We're in as well. Once again, sailing with the Ship of Fools! Cat 9, Deck 2, all three of us.

[DisneyDiva4ever]

So here's my question for the day...

When was your last cruise? & where did you go?

I'll start. My last cruise was after a stay at SSR & a visit to the parks. It sailed December 1st (the Wonder). Talk about your transition! A 14 day Magic cruise in August and then a 3-day cruise! What a difference! My DH, DS and I went to good 'ol Nassau & CC and spent a couple of much-needed days in the sun. It was fun...any time on a Disney ship is great fun.

I'm cruise-starved right now. The 3-dayer just doesn't compare to the 7 or 14 as we all know! So I'm looking forward to the next couple of cruises coming up in 07!

Anybody else? Just curious where everyone has been lately.

[sam_carter_7]

:cool1: We'll be there !!!! category 10 , on deck 7
It will be an unforgettable cruise :yay:

[ds2Mom]

Welcome all who booked yesterday!! :banana: :cool1: Pixie dust and patience were certainly required! Congrats!!

I think our kids will have plenty of possible friends on this repo. Our two DS's will be 11 and 8 at sailing. On last year's May repo, there were about 300 kids total. I'm guessing this one will be much different!

[Linda Bell]

Hi,
Got into DIS to late for fish extenders in Panama , so maybe this time?

Room 6654 (ADA) with the huge verandah! Wahoo!

Linda and Daughter Cindy

[sjcubedofct]

Our last cruise was last minute in Feb 2006, on Royal Carribbean's Enchantment of the Seas for five nights, stopping in Jamaica and Grand Cayman. My son and my niece spent the better part of the cruise telling us how much better Disney's Magic is! And frankly, my husband and I agreed at every turn. We're not fans of WDW, but we love The Disney Magic Ship!

Our next cruise is the Halloween Disney Magic, visiting St. Martaan and St. Thomas, and we can't wait. That thread has 100 plus pages so far...and we're still months away from sailing! YIKES! I've got way too much to read.

AND to top it all off, we're moving from CT to NC in June or July. So we've got a busy year ahead of us!

[DisneyAnn&Dan]

Our first and only cruise so far was the May 2005 Panama Canal Repo. We had an incredible time. Our kids keep asking when we can go on another Disney Cruise. They are going to be so excited when they hear about this one. My DH and I are hoping to do a 7-day Alaskan cruise in Aug/Sept. on Holland America. We'll see how they compare.

[dee47]

My DH and I are hoping to do a 7-day Alaskan cruise in Aug/Sept. on Holland America. We'll see how they compare.

If you sail out of Seattle we can have a DIS meet!

My last cruise was with my best friend Kat on the Magic, 2/4-11/2006. Keith and I are scheduled to go on the X-mas 10-night cruise, I can't wait!

Seems like a bunch of us are on deck 2! Yeah! We're in 2056, and so far a lot of the kids seem to be around Keith's age (10 at sailing). He'll be excited to hear that! Maybe we should start a kid thread?

[wackywexler]

Our only cruise experience is three nights on the Wonder, I can't even begin to imagine how great 14 nights on the Magic will be. A question or two for those who did the Panama Canal Repo:

1. How many Palo reservations could you make?
2. Was there nightly entertainment in the Walt Disney Theater?
3. How did the dining menu change? Was it just like one 7 night cruise then repeat as far as the menu rotation?
4. How many formal or semi formal nights?

I'll stop now, sorry!

I would love to read anyone's trip report from a repo if one is available.

Thank you very much, sooo excited about this cruise!!!l

[RobinMarie]

Our only cruise experience is three nights on the Wonder, I can't even begin to imagine how great 14 nights on the Magic will be. A question or two for those who did the Panama Canal Repo:

1. How many Palo reservations could you make?
2. Was there nightly entertainment in the Walt Disney Theater?
3. How did the dining menu change? Was it just like one 7 night cruise then repeat as far as the menu rotation?
4. How many formal or semi formal nights?

I'll stop now, sorry!

I would love to read anyone's trip report from a repo if one is available.

Thank you very much, sooo excited about this cruise!!!l

1) I believe one tea, one brunch and one dinner.
2) Yes, I believe there was and one night was a movie PremEAR
3) Dining menu did not repeat. It was good!
4) 2 formal and one semi? I don't recall.

The report is long:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=925561

[wackywexler]

Thank you RobinMarie!! :sunny:

[kplatt]

My dd and I will be repeat Fools (we're the quiet ones)!!

My ds refuses to miss August football practice, so we plan to spend some time visiting my dstepson (USAF, assigned to a NATO installation in southern Holland). Ds and dh will return to Virginia, and dd and I will continue to tour before heading to Barcelona for the cruise.

I'm excited about trying a sideways 11 (6019).

Can't wait!!!

[wackywexler]

I just finished your great report, what fun! Thank you so much!!

[J&B_Disney]

Wow, just booked this cruise and the thread is already 15 pages long?? Yikes, I've got a LOT of reading to do! We're psyched to be bringing home the magic with you folks, and I promise to make time this weekend to read all of these pages. I need to find out how many 12 year old boys will be running around- 14 days is a long time and I want to be sure my son has lots of buddies on board!

Sherry,

I have a 12 year old boy ... we're in 7124.

Jackie

[two-foxes]

I feel if I "officially" join a meet thread, we end up cancelling our cruise....held true for the last THREE we had booked!!! So with fingers crossed, here's our info...

two-foxes
Jill (33) Tim (39)
6634
Late dinner

We will most likely fly standby into London a few days early to save some cash, then head down to Barcelona by plane. Looks like flights are no more than $150 pp out of London.

Good lord, it is so far away!!

[rsschneck]

Add our name :thumbsup2

3 in our group
Category 10

We gave been on 3 DCL cruises and have 3 more booked! :teeth:

[NYCMickeyMom]

This is our first repo cruise....we haven't been on DCL since Nov. '99/Magic.
Every year we hoped to make it work and there was just never the extra moolah....even though this is a stretch, we are BEYOND excited!!! And our DD & DS were so little then, I think they will love it even more this time! This forum is so great and I'm so excited to find it! You guys seem like a lot of fun! Hope we can connect with you onboard! :wave2:

[NYCMickeyMom]

BTW....our daughter will be 13 at cruisetime and our son 10....we are on Deck 8.
CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[hbg4]

We're in too.

Glad to be bringing the Magic home once more. Cruising with DM and DD 10 at time of sailing.

Yesterday I got through sucessfully online within 15 minutes. Had a 31 minute hold time at 8.01am on the land phone with the Castaway club number. The cell phone calling the main # did not get through at all. Not until after my confirmation was printed that I noticed the web site had changed my cabin number.In my excitement to have gotten a confirmation I hung up the wrong phone- brain stopped functioning in 3 directions. By 10am when I tried calling it was a 121 minute hold time. Eventually spoke to someone in the afternoon who then applied the 10% discount I had from the booking on last years Repo cruise and $250 on board credit to the new Repo. For some reason the category 5 and 6 priced out at the same rate,( Did I miss something ????) So instead of changing cabins I upgraded to a cat 5 for the same cost. Mum's not too thrilled about a veranda. She's not happy with the idea of going overboard. "The porthole is much safer."

The roundtrip transfers at $50 pp are pretty reasonable compared to their usual.

Is anyone going to book the hotels DCL has on offer for us?

[nanaguide]

These repo cruises are the very best. It's great to have so much time on the ship and so many great activities. I can't wait to meet all of you. It'll be DH and me in room 2564. :cool1: :cool1:

[NYCMickeyMom]

i was curious about the hotels, too....we are still trying to decide what our pre-cruise plans are going to be and for how long....any suggestions anyone?

[inkkognito]

I don't have a lot of time to post/read, but Tony (atigeg) and I will most definitely be holed up in stateroom 5650 for the repo. I am already excited (and already trying to figure out how to drug myself up enough not to freak out on a half-day plane journey).
Barb

[pyramid2000]

WOOHOO!! I get to travel with Barb and Tony!! :thumbsup2 ;)

[DisneyElf]

Quite a few of us are planning on hitting DLP first ...

I would recommend stopping over at the DLP boards -- they are great people over there.

I will update the main page tomorrow ... with all the new faces :)

[pyramid2000]

[QUOTE=DisneyDiva4ever]So here's my question for the day...

When was your last cruise? & where did you go?

Our last cruise was this past January on the Magic. DH didn't go (we had just been on the Wonder in Sept), but me and the girls had fun! It was our first 7 day.

[pyramid2000]

We have a lot of planning to do before this cruise! DH doesn't even know I booked it yet!! :lmao:

DH is from Egypt and we have been there numerous times. Thing is, I HATE to fly!! :scared1: so I haven't gone in about 4 years although DH has taken the oldest 2 DDs without me. So I decided to make a deal. I would go next summer if we could come back on the Magic!! I initially wanted to take another boat over with DD3, but I didn't see that working out so good as we would still have to get to Egypt from the boat. Not something I would want to do alone with DD. :rolleyes:

So....We will fly to Egypt after school is out, stay for about 6 weeks, around Aug 1 tour through Europe to Spain and come back on the boat!! :woohoo: The only snag I have run into so far is there are no longer any boats going from Egypt to Europe (there used to be one that went to greece) so I will probably have to get on another plane to either Greece or Italy. I have a long time to plan this all out though.....but I am a big procrastinator! :guilty: :rotfl:

[pyramid2000]

I did have a question for everyone. Do you have early or late seating?

I chose late as I think early is too early, but I would also like to throw this out there. Traveling through 5 (or is it 6?) time zones while on the cruise is going to be a bit tricky with eating. By the time we hit CC, it will be like eating dinner at 12:30 in the afternoon with early seating!