June 16, 2007 MedHead Cruisers

[tde1969]

THE UPGRADE FAIRY GIVITH AND THE UPGRADE FAIRY TAKETH AWAY!!!

OK, so here goes the rest of the story!!!!

I had called the TA Saturday due to a change in our departure time. We will be flying out Thursday not Friday, unless the Airline changes their mind again. So since I was on the phone, I asked how cheap is it to upgrade this late in the game. Blah, blah, still too much for my budget. Well somehow, the disney rep that they talked to, put in the upgrade. GREAT RIGHT! So this is the upgrade I saw yesterday. BAD NEWS! Disney also went ahead and billed my credit card for the upgrade and set confirmation to the TA. TA caught it and called today to say no harm, I would be put back in my cat 7!

I'm so depressed. This is after I went to work today and told everyone!

I'm still on the ship, right? I should just let it go?

I'm trying but boy is it tough.

[PrincessJasmine08]

Hello friends. Sorry I've been so absent. Real life took over. I'm not going to try to read back, anyone want to give me a brief synopsis? Did I miss anything? :)

[auntsue1]

THANKS for all the work you did for the brunch! :woohoo: Very gracious of you! Oh, & thanks to your "peeps" too!

On a side note, tomorrow Disney Lover Linda, her DH (my DB), myself & her family head to Peek 'N Peak resort for a week. We are staying in a ski-in-ski-out chalet with a fireplace! Yeah, I know there is no snow but WOW what views! I'm more the apres ski person anyways! (very after!) It's in Clymer, NY near Jamestown.

Not near as nice as going on the Med Cruise but that is coming!:woohoo:

Sue

P.S. I'm taking my laptop so I can still look @ the Dis Boards!

[auntsue1]

THE UPGRADE FAIRY GIVITH AND THE UPGRADE FAIRY TAKETH AWAY!!!

OK, so here goes the rest of the story!!!!

I had called the TA Saturday due to a change in our departure time. We will be flying out Thursday not Friday, unless the Airline changes their mind again. So since I was on the phone, I asked how cheap is it to upgrade this late in the game. Blah, blah, still too much for my budget. Well somehow, the disney rep that they talked to, put in the upgrade. GREAT RIGHT! So this is the upgrade I saw yesterday. BAD NEWS! Disney also went ahead and billed my credit card for the upgrade and set confirmation to the TA. TA caught it and called today to say no harm, I would be put back in my cat 7!

I'm so depressed. This is after I went to work today and told everyone!

I'm still on the ship, right? I should just let it go?

I'm trying but boy is it tough.

My heart goes out to you! WOW!:sad1: & :mad:

[PrincessJasmine08]

P.S. I'm taking my laptop so I can still look @ the Dis Boards!

Oh, the laptop will be a must have! :woohoo:

[jmcdonnell04]

THE UPGRADE FAIRY GIVITH AND THE UPGRADE FAIRY TAKETH AWAY!!!

OK, so here goes the rest of the story!!!!

I had called the TA Saturday due to a change in our departure time. We will be flying out Thursday not Friday, unless the Airline changes their mind again. So since I was on the phone, I asked how cheap is it to upgrade this late in the game. Blah, blah, still too much for my budget. Well somehow, the disney rep that they talked to, put in the upgrade. GREAT RIGHT! So this is the upgrade I saw yesterday. BAD NEWS! Disney also went ahead and billed my credit card for the upgrade and set confirmation to the TA. TA caught it and called today to say no harm, I would be put back in my cat 7!

I'm so depressed. This is after I went to work today and told everyone!

I'm still on the ship, right? I should just let it go?

I'm trying but boy is it tough.

TDE1969 -- I was elated to hear about your good fortune before I left work and sad to hear about the misunderstanding. I hope that you will be surprised again -- keep the faith.

PrincessJasmine -- welcome back. I hope you are done with school so you can get back to planning this cruise. Looking forward to meeting you but after reading your trip report, I will have to keep my daughters away from you and your sister.:rotfl: Just joking... it will be great to meet people with as much passion for "all things Disney".

[taysmom]

Welcome back lauren...we all missed you!:cool1:
Short list...planning a dinner on friday night in barcelona. Jodie (pillow) is doing the work.
Still planning to lunch on board. People just need to post if they are interested. Looking at 1:30ish on saturday.
All who are in barcelona and can are going to storm the port between 11-12 in our lovely medhead t-shirts and make all the other passengers jealous! :rotfl:
Brunch in the secret room looks full, but you can pm theresa(silver7) to see if there is space. :confused:
27 days until I leave. So excited to see the 6/6 are getting their docs. :banana:
We should be seeing ours in a week or 2!:woohoo:

Marie- I saw your post re:credit cards. I have done alot of research. Capital One is the best that I have found as it's free. No foreign transaction fee, just the exchange rate. Next best should be most credit unions. I have checked with mine (patelco) and they are at 1%. They told me that their co-operative CU's have 1% (most, said to call to verify) I didn't need to as I have patelco. This includes their ATM fee to w/d foreign money. Lastly are the standard credit cards. Check with the ones you have. Most are 2-3% on top of the exchange rate. :sick:
Most american express offices have currency exchange. Their rates are terrible and they chare $5.00 for amx holders and $15.00 flat fee for non amx holders.
According to DCL Customer service they are going to have exchange available on board with no transaction fee and since they do not accept cash on the ship it's supposed to show as a charge on your credit card. Which is great. However I don't really believe it until I see it. Which is why I asked the question..."how does it really work" on the live thread. I want someone to confirm. We'll see if we get that answer or not.

Jodie- I forgot that my mothers husband has a good friend who lives in barcelona. He has emailed him to find out the real deal on the restaurant and get some recommendations. Hopefully we'll hear something good. :surfweb:

Theresa- Thanks for the confirm. You have been so gracious.

In fact all of you have been great. You are all making this trip more exciting by the day! :love:
Have a great night all.

Steph

[silver7]

All this talk is about the exchange rate IF you get money on the ship, not if you charge things like your final bill, right?

[taysmom]

right..all charges on the ship are in american dollars.
However, they are offering currency exchange on the med cruises. The question at hand is ...is it a cash advance on your credit card or a charge?
Customer Service says it's a charge, but the reason she told me that was "it's just like all other charges done on the ship. You'll get your card charged at the end of your cruise" I dunno...sounds too good to be true right. I can get cash in euros as a charge on my credit card. (Charged at the exchange rate..example I get 100 euros, shows as a $135.00 charge (not cash advance) on my bill.
Am I right to be wary????
S

[wonder]

THE UPGRADE FAIRY GIVITH AND THE UPGRADE FAIRY TAKETH AWAY!!!

OK, so here goes the rest of the story!!!!

I had called the TA Saturday due to a change in our departure time. We will be flying out Thursday not Friday, unless the Airline changes their mind again. So since I was on the phone, I asked how cheap is it to upgrade this late in the game. Blah, blah, still too much for my budget. Well somehow, the disney rep that they talked to, put in the upgrade. GREAT RIGHT! So this is the upgrade I saw yesterday. BAD NEWS! Disney also went ahead and billed my credit card for the upgrade and set confirmation to the TA. TA caught it and called today to say no harm, I would be put back in my cat 7!

I'm so depressed. This is after I went to work today and told everyone!

I'm still on the ship, right? I should just let it go?

I'm trying but boy is it tough.

Hi Tde1969,
Don't let it get you down...You will still have a great time!!!! I'm jealous you guys are flying out on Thursday...Did the airlines call and change your times? I wish that would happen to us!!!! Have a great day!!! Are you flying out of Raleigh?
Caroline

[silver7]

Hey TDE1969

YOU ARE STILL GOING WITH US!!! Don't worry, be happy! Perhaps you will still get the upgrade.

PJ--Missed you!

I need to know if anyone has read anything about the following statement. I was looking on a online site for our local credit union and was surprised to find this:

Avoid the new 3% SURCHARGE when using your favorite credit card overseas on purchases*.
*Effective April 2, 2005, major credit card companies are now adding a 3% surcharge to all currency purchases made overseas. The charge is added to your regular monthly statement. It's always best to arrive in a country with some of the currency in your pocket.

Has anyone heard of this or is it just a ruse??

PS
it also says todays exchange rate is 1.452759, but on the XE conversion it shows 1.34758 USD. Which is right? Or is it just the fee added on to the transaction for the first rate?

[pillow]

Silver7, Yes, most credit card companies add on 2-3% of the US dollars spent as a surcharge. Taysmom and I have both done some research on this (check her post on previous page). :scared1:

Apparently Capital One has the best card (no surcharge), and most credit unions only charge 1% when you use their cards.

Also, I have found that the cheapest way to get cash is to use an ATM when you get to Europe. I plan on withdrawing money as soon as we get to the airport.

Steph, I'm a little skeptical about the exchange on the ship also. I find it hard to believe that Disney won't charge a surcharge when exchanging US dollars to Euros. However, if we charge things on the ship (wine, wine, and more wine for example) and pay with a credit card at the concusion of our cruise, it seems reasonable to me that it will be charged in US dollars on your credit card with no fees (just like when we cruise in the US).

If anyone else wants to join us for dinner (16 of us now) on Friday the 15th in Barcelona, please speak now, or forever hold your peace! I'm gonna make a reservation soon!!

I'm trying to find a tux for my husband. If anyone has one they'd like to sell, let me know (42R for jacket, 32-33 waist for pants). I've been checking e-bay but can't find his size. :sad1:

-Jodie

[bartty]

Teresa- Thanks for Palo Brunch! That is awesome.

Jodie and all- as for Credit cards a fee - and after living overseas for 8 years we also found out that some banks can charge a fee for using not their atm's (does that make sense). Did a withdrawal once and got hit with a $5 fee from Bank of america and another 2euro fee from the bank we took the money out from!! EEEK!

So, since Dh works for army - we have USAA- They Rock! No fees ever! And as for Euros I would stay away from airport exchanger and use ATM - Another thing we learned is using the credit card, even with the 3% fee, is better because their exchange rate is always the best. And you have fraud protection, etc.

Everyone just dont forget to contact CC company to tell them you are traveling overseas- you don't want to get fraud alerted and have card blocked. (which by the way Chase LOVES to do!!)

Less than 30 days!!! :)

[silver7]

JODIE

I thought yall were talking about CASH advances on your CC, not using the CC!!!

I hate that!

Teresa

PS
If anyone goes to ABC.com and looks at the Dancing with the Stars there is one of the top Flamenco dancers in Europe performing! Something to get us in the Barcelona mood!

[jmcdonnell04]

I'm trying to find a tux for my husband. If anyone has one they'd like to sell, let me know (42R for jacket, 32-33 waist for pants). I've been checking e-bay but can't find his size. :sad1:

-Jodie

Jodie,

I purchased a 100% wool tuxedo over the internet from www.tuxedodirect.com. For $ 149.00 you get tuxedo, shirt, and accessories.
I was very pleased with the their quality and service. They have the same deal now on the internet.

John

[silver7]

Hi Everyone--Happy Friday!

Only 4 more Fridays until we cruise! :cheer2:

Starting the diet yesterday--Linda we gotta talk. Need hints on making things taste better :rolleyes1

I spoke with Lee in Concierge this morning and we are all set up for the secret room! I tried to get tables for those on the waitlist (Wonder, Worktoplay and CarolMB) and was told to tell yall that you need to sign up on board. Well I tried! :confused3

Disneylover Linda and JMcDonnell I am waiting to hear back to see if we can transfer the reservation over. They THINK they can but have to have the Palo people do it.

I had a couple of heart stopping times. I emailed the list, then she called me and said "I cannot find this person, and this person cancelled". I am telling you my heart dropped that there might have been someone who got cancelled and did not know it! In the end everyone was there but SHEESH I was worried! :scared1:

Hope you all have a great day. :banana:

[jmcdonnell04]

Hi Everyone--Happy Friday!

Disneylover Linda and JMcDonnell I am waiting to hear back to see if we can transfer the reservation over. They THINK they can but have to have the Palo people do it.

Hope you all have a great day. :banana:

Thank you for very much for setting up the Palo Brunch.
You have a great Friday and weekend.

John

[PrincessJasmine08]

PrincessJasmine -- welcome back. I hope you are done with school so you can get back to planning this cruise. Looking forward to meeting you but after reading your trip report, I will have to keep my daughters away from you and your sister.:rotfl: Just joking... it will be great to meet people with as much passion for "all things Disney".
We're done with finals but now I'm taking summer classes. I switched majors twice so now I'm playing the catch up game! We also have a huge concert this weekend at the amphitheater at Keehner Park with my ballet performing group so rehearsals have been pretty crazy. And don't keep your kids away from us, let us corrupt 'em! Gotta start at an early age...
Welcome back lauren...we all missed you!:cool1:
Short list...planning a dinner on friday night in barcelona. Jodie (pillow) is doing the work.
Still planning to lunch on board. People just need to post if they are interested. Looking at 1:30ish on saturday.
All who are in barcelona and can are going to storm the port between 11-12 in our lovely medhead t-shirts and make all the other passengers jealous! :rotfl:
Brunch in the secret room looks full, but you can pm theresa(silver7) to see if there is space. :confused:
27 days until I leave. So excited to see the 6/6 are getting their docs. :banana:
We should be seeing ours in a week or 2!:woohoo:

Steph

Thanks for the run through! We're definitely in for dinner in Barcelona (5 of us). Sorry to have missed the Palo room.

[jmcdonnell04]

We also have a huge concert this weekend at the amphitheater at Keehner Park with my ballet performing group so rehearsals have been pretty crazy.

Lauren,

My family and I will be at Keehner park tonight for my 7:30 pm softball game. If you are going to be there tonight let me know so we can head over to say HI!

John

[PrincessJasmine08]

Lauren,

My family and I will be at Keehner park tonight for my 7:30 pm softball game. If you are going to be there tonight let me know so we can head over to say HI!

John

What a coincidence! Too bad we weren't there! I think some dancers might have been there to mark spacing but I wasn't there. We'll be there for sure tomorrow though!

[PURTYPAT1]

Welcome back Lauren, I missed you!!!

Silver, how many more Saturdays? :banana:

[silver7]

ONLY 3 MORE SATURDAYS UNTIL OUR SAILAWAY PARTY!!!!!

party: party: party:party:party:party:party:party:party:party:

[DVC4US]

Only 3 more Saturdays until sailaway, which means only 2 more Saturdays til we leave for London and so much to do!:scared1:

Here's the updated list for the Meet and Greet in the Roy Suite! If your cabin number or number of people in your party is incorrect please let me know. For those of you without cabin numbers I know you are still waiting on them, so just let me know when you are assigned a cabin. There have been a lot of changes in cabin numbers, so please check yours and make sure it is right. I want to leave reminders on Saturday night so it's important I have correct cabin numbers. Also if you get to the port and get/pay for an upgrade please call my cabin and leave your new number so the reminders are delivered to the correct cabin.

WVMD - 8532 - 3
LisaTX - 8032 - 5
silver7 - 8034 - 5
also - 6645 - 3
PurtyPat1 - 6004/2541 - 3
Carolmb - 8560 - 4
PrincessJasmine08 - 2138/2140 - 5
Worktoplay - 7626 - 2
Lggieee - 6633 - 2
pillow - 2122 - 4
bmr12 - 6082 - 3
taysmom - 6003 - 2
tde1969 - 6136 - ?
jmcdonnell04 - 2546/2548 - 3
Skallywag - 7094 - 2
wonder - 6066/6064 - 5
Jeff Spencer - ? - 3
auntsue1 - 2620 - 2
pmm0724 - 2550/2552 - 3
Disney Lover Linda - 2618 - 3
Tupperny - 1056/1054 - 4
Marla Hellwig - 7122 - 2
vtiffany - 6592 - 2
OhLawyr2 - 8016 - 5

For any new cruisers everyone is invited so if you want to join us in a tour of the Roy Suite and a Meet and Greet with other DISers please let me know. You can PM me or post on the board. This is not an RSVP so if things interfere it's okay.

[DVC4US]

Okay, here is the list I have so far of plans for everyone. Please check it to make sure everything is correct and let me know if I need to add or change anything. If you did not list any excursion for a port I just listed you as "on your own". I would suggest not printing it yet in case there are additions or changes. Also, I have this in a word file so if you would prefer it that way I can email it to you. It's pretty long and I hope not too confusing. If anyone has any suggestions for changes just let me know.

DISer’s Cruising on the Magic June 16-27, 2007

DIS Name Cruisers in Party Cabin
DVC4US * LeiLani, Rich, DD-Brittany(18),
DD-Alyssa(11), Ddfriend-Madeline(11) 8530

Pillow Jodie, Mike, DS-Cary(9), DD-Jill(7) 2122

PurtyPat1 Patricia, DD-Jenna(12) 6004/2541

Worktoplay Marie, DS-Jeff(12) 7626

Carolmb Carol, Ryan, DS-Wyatt(8), DD-Sarah(6) 8560

Wonder Caroline, Sterling, DD-Jacly(11),
DD-Mary Grayson(7), DD-Elizabeth(6) 6064/6066

Auntsue1 & Sue, DSIL-Linda, DB-Bill,
Disney Lover Linda DNephew-Michael(23),
DNephew-Mark(21), DNiece-Christine(7) 2618/2620

Taysmom Steph, DD-(9) 6003

Also Brian, Barbara, DD-Stephanie(12) 6645

Bmr12 Bryan, Becky, DD-Kate(8) 6082

Jmcdonnell04 John, Alison, DD-katie(11),
DD-Kelly(7), DMIL(75) 2546/2548

WVMD Virgil, Frances, DD-Lauren(12) 8532

Silver7 Theresa, DH, DS(19), DS(14), DMIL(83) 8034

Skallywag Brenda, DH 7094

Bartty Bartty, DH 1064

Jeff Spencer Jeff, Susan, DD-Katy(17)

LisaTex Lisa, Sue(Grammie),
Kristi(Mom of Niece & Nephew)
DNephew-Ashton(10), DNiece-Kaylee(8) 8032

Vtiffany Vicki, DH 6592
* Other cruisers in DVC4US’s party but not on DIS boards
Mom-Nell, Dad-Chuck 6080
Britt’s BoyFriend-David(18)
David’s parents-Angie, Lee 8048


Arrival Dates and Barcelona Hotels

· Hispanos 7 Suiza
Pillow 6/14

· Casa Camper
Silver7 6/14
Also 6/14

· Renaissance Barcelona Airport
PurtyPat1 6/15
Worktoplay 6/15

· Barcelona Hilton
Carolmb 6/14
DVC4US 6/14

· Hotel Rey Juan Carlos
Skallywag 6/15

· Barcelona Universal
Taysmom 6/14

· Hotel Regencia Colon
Jeff Spencer 6/15

· Hotel Arts
WVMD 6/15


Arriving on June 16th
Auntsue1 bartty
Disney Lover Linda LisaTex
Wonder vtiffany





Barcelona After the Cruise

· Best Western Regina
Pillow - 6/27

Dinning


Early
Carolmb
Wonder
Skallywag

Late
pillow taysmom
PurtyPat1 bartty
auntsue1 worktoplay
DVC4US LisaTex
Disney Lover Linda Jeff Spencer
Silver7 jmcdonnell04



6/16 Barcelona Excursions
Depart Port 10:00PM


· Flamenco and Tapas at Spanish Village
PurtyPat1 WVMD
Worktoplay
DVC4US(Brittany)



6/18 Palermo Excursions
7:00am to 5:00pm

· Selinunte & Marinella
Auntsue1
Disney Lover Linda
LisaTex

· A Day at the Farm
PurtyPat1

· Palermo & Ballaro Market
Carolmb - AM

· Mondello Beach
Wonder
DVC4US - PM

· Boat Ride to Zingaro Park
Scallywag
WVMD

· Sights of Palermo
Bmr12 - PM

· Village of Cefalu
Jeff Spencer - AM

· Mysterious Palermo
Bartty

· On Their Own
Pillow taysmom
Silver7 also
Worktoplay jmcdonnell04
vtiffany



6/19 Naples Excursions
6:30am to 7:00pm
· Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri for Families
Pillow wonder
Auntsue1
Disney Lover Linda

· Timeless Pompeii and the Flavors of Sorrento
Silver7

· Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri
PurtyPat1 jmcdonnell04
Also bartty
Bmr12 WVMD

· Leisurely Sorrento
vtiffany

· Private Tours
Worktoplay Jeff Spencer
Carolmb LisaTex
DVC4US

· On Their Own
Skallywag
Taysmom


6/20 Olbia Excursions
8:30am to 5:30pm

· Coda Cavallo Beach
PurtyPat1 - 9am
Worktoplay - 9am

· La Cinta Beach
Carolmb - 9:15am

· Costa Smeralda
Wonder - 8am

· Train to Gallura
Skallywag

· Day at Sea at Maddalena Archipelago
DVC4US

· Panoramic Tour of La Maddalena
Taysmom

· Gnochetti Sardi & Ravioli
Bartty
WVMD

· Disney Beach Excursion (?)
LisaTex

· On Their Own
Pillow auntsue1
Silver7 Disney Lover Linda
Bmr12 Jeff Spencer
Jmcdonnell04 vtiffany


6/21 Civvitavecchia (Rome)
7:30am to 10:00pm

· Ultimate Rome Experience
Pillow

· Exclusive VIP visit of the Vatican and Highlights of Rome
Silver7 wonder
Disney Lover Linda DVC4US
PurtyPat1 bartty
WVMD auntsue1

· Private Tours
Worktoplay Jeff Spencer
Carolmb LisaTex
Bmr12

· Jumping Back Into Eternal Rome
Taysmom vtiffany
Also
JMCdonnell04

· On Their Own
Skallywag


6/23 La Spezia (Florence)
7:30am to 7:00pm

· Portofino and Santa Margherita
Pillow
WVMD

· Florence and Michelangelo
Silver7 bartty
Disney Lover Linda
Bmr12

· Florence and Pisa
Auntsue1 also
PurtyPat1 jmcdonnell04
Wonder

· Cinque Terre Scenic Boat Tour
Skallywag - AM

· Private Tours
Worktoplay Jeff Spencer
Carolmb LisaTex
DVC4US

· Pisa
Taysmom

· Florence on your Own
vtiffany

6/24 Marseille
7:30am to 7:30pm

· Arles and the Olive Oil Mills of Les Baux
Silver7

· Marseille and the Little Train
Auntsue1 - PM
Disney Lover Linda - PM

· Marseille City Tour
PurtyPat1 - AM LisaTex
Wonder - AM
WVMD

· Calaques of Cassis
Worktoplay - PM
Bmr12
vtiffany

· Soap and Marseille City
DVC4US - AM

· Private Tour
Pillow
Carolmb
Jeff Spencer

· Aix En Provence
Taysmom

· Chateau Neuf Du Pape and Avignon
Bartty

· On Their Own
Skallywag
Also
JMCdonnell04

· A Panoramic Tour of Marseilles
vtiffany


6/25 Villefranche
8:00am to 6:00pm

· Juan Les Pins Day at the Beach
Pillow

· Monaco, the Marina, and the Little Train
Auntsue1 - AM
Disney Lover Linda - AM

· Monaco, Monte Carlo, and Eze
PurtyPat1 - AM also
Wonder - AM jmcdonnello4
Taysmom

· Evening Casino
PurtyPat1 taysmom
Worktoplay bartty
DVC4US

· Highlights of Monaco and Top Car Muesum
Worktoplay
DVC4US(Rich and the guys)

· Create Your Own Perfume
DVC4US(Lani and the girls)
WVMD(Frances and Lauren)

· Private Tour
Carolmb
Jeff Spencer
LisaTex

· Nice & Monaco
Bmr1

· Cannes. Grasse, and St Paul
Bartty

· Nice & Eze with Wine and Cheese
WVMD(Virgil)

· Highlights of Monaco and Monte Carlo
vtiffany

Palo Reservations

Brunch

6/17
silver7 - 10:30am
WVMD - 10:30am

6/22
DVC4US - 10:30am

High Tea

6/22
silver7 - 3pm

Dinner

6/16
auntsue1 - 8pm
Disney Lover Linda - 8pm

6/18
worktoplay - 7pm
DVC4US - 8:30pm
Taysmom - 7pm

6/19
vtiffany

6/20
wonder - 9pm
DVC4US - 7pm
Also - 7:30pm
JMCdonnell04 - 8pm

6/22
pillow - 6:30pm
purtyPat1 - 6pm
WVMD - 7pm

6/24
Auntsue1 - 7pm
Disney Lover Linda - 7pm
Wonder - 9pm
6/26
PurtyPat1 - 6pm

London
Before Cruise
Carolmb 6/9 - 6/11
DVC4US 6/10 - 6/14
LisaTex 6/8

After Cruise
PurtyPat1 6/27
Carolmb 6/27
Taysmom 6/30

Paris
Before Cruise
Carolmb 6/11 - 6/13
(overnight train to Barcelona)
JMCdonnell04 6/13 - 6/16
Lisa Tex

After Cruise
Wonder 6/27 - 6/30
DVC4US 6/27 - 7/1
Taysmom 6/27 - 6/30
Vtiffany 6/27 - 6/30






Celebrations
· Carolmb
6/21 10 year Anniversary

· Skallywag
6/12 42nd Anniversary

· DVC4US
23rd Anniversary
High School Graduation for Brittany and David

· Jeff Spencer
6/19 DW Birthday

· JMCdonnell04
6/21 DD Birthday 12 years old

[DVC4US]

It's a little more organized and looks better in the word file so if you want that let me know. I'm going to be really busy this next week, but I will try to get online when I can. Everyone have a great day.

[Worktoplay]

Leilani,

Thanks for doing that, it looks like you put alot of hard work into it!

I'm think of you these days since my son's graduation party is Monday the
28th, I remember you'll be doing the same soon! It sure is alot of work...and a little sad watching your kids grow up.

Marie

[DVC4US]

Marie,

Yes, things are a bit crazy around here at the moment. I have several open houses to attend this weekend plus a soccer game for Alyssa here in about an hour. My parents arrive on Wednesday and then the rest of our company will be here Thursday and Friday. We have open house on Saturday, plus I will try to get to two other open houses that day. Then graduation is on Sunday and most of the company will leave on Monday. After that I will have more time to finish up plans for the trip. If I'm not on the boards much this week don't worry I will be back in full force a week from Monday.

Off to take care of some pictures. Have a great day!

[wonder]

Hi LeiLani,
Thanks for putting all this together...you really did a great job!! We will all need nametags with our DIS boards names so we will know who is who!! ha ha!! We changed our excursion in Palermo to Boat Ride to Zingaro Park. Sorry I should have told you sooner!!

Have a great weekend!
Caroline

[Worktoplay]

LeiLani,

Sounds like your crazy time is a bit before mine. My son still hasn't had their senior prom, its not until June 1st. We're having his graduation party on May 28th just to space out the parties over a couple of weeks. He still has to attend classes until June 5th but mentally the whole class is finished with school - I think! They don't graduate until June 12th and 13th if it rains. So I'm going to be crazy busy and then get on a plane! Boy will I be ready!

Steph,

I tried to reply back to your post about the money exchange yesterday but I was on a different computer and the website didn't seem to think I knew my password! not lol I guess its best to at least use a card where you know the transaction fee will be small just in case you incur one. I tried to order euros at my bank but they wanted to charge me $15.00 just to ship them to the bank. I thought that was odd. I just don't want to wait until I get on the ship as I think the lines could be long the first day at sea with everyone wanting euros for the first port.

Can't wait to finally meet everyone!!!


Marie

[pillow]

LeiLani, Cary is my DS, not DD (happens a lot). Thanks for putting this together. It makes it easy to see who might be on an excursion with us.

Can't remember who was putting the list together for lunch on the 16th at 1:30, but count us in (4 of us). Where will lunch be?

When I saw Silver 7's post - 3 more Saturdays till sailaway, I almost started to hyperventilate. SO MUCH TO DO BEFORE THEN! :scared1:

-Jodie

[auntsue1]

LeiLani,

What a job compiling all that data! :thumbsup2 We already have a change on the excursion.

I'm (auntsue1) currently listed on the exclusive vip visit of the Vatican & highlights of Rome. I cancelled the highlights of Rome & Vatican Museums.

Sorry,
Sue

[silver7]

Thanks Leilani!:love:

My prediction: We have our docs by this time next week :banana:

The Great Silvernac has spoken :rotfl:

[PrincessJasmine08]

Can't remember who was putting the list together for lunch on the 16th at 1:30, but count us in (4 of us). Where will lunch be?

-Jodie
I think I said I would try to do that but I got too busy. :guilty: We would probably love to come to that.
Thanks Leilani!:love:

My prediction: We have our docs by this time next week :banana:

The Great Silvernac has spoken :rotfl:

Holding you to that! ;)

[auntsue1]

Thanks Leilani!:love:

My prediction: We have our docs by this time next week :banana:

The Great Silvernac has spoken :rotfl:

We'd all like free upgrades! :worship:

[taysmom]

3 Saturdays left...that can't be! I have to get my butt in gear!:eek:

Marie- I am bringing 3 cc's. 1 with 1% fee, 1 for the ship charges (american dollars so I'm getting my miles!) and my amx as a back up! Plus my atm card. Now...i just have to find it and get the pin and figure out which atms in europe i can use...hmm....I never use an atm so this will be interesting.

I have 40 euros. Thanks to my friend who just returned from paris. Got the best exchange! and will have 20 pounds soon as friends from england are coming in for graduations.
So that takes care of the walking around money. No rushing to find the atm here. :banana:
I also purchased a metro pass for barcelona so I don't have to figure out the cost for each ride!

I am coordinating the lunch. Don't know where it's going to be. I will post the list of people who are going a little closer. Please post if you are interested. I will contact dcl around june 1st to find out what lunch place will be open and let them know the amount of people.
I had already asked and they recomended calling after the first ship left the med. Make sure they had stuff together.:confused3

Thanks for the lists. I kinda want to change some excursions just so we have company. Thanks again for the brunch. When we board, I want to get to the palo line to book another dinner. I am a single so marie or anyone who wants to join on another day please let me know!
I will also try to get the tea..company is always appreciated!

OMG...3 saturdays. Jeez...I gotta get cleaning! Still need a cat sitter. Mail/paper have been taken care of, along with ride to the airport!

25 days until we leave SFO! :yay:

BTW...is anyone reading the davidson blog? they are cruising now on the repo and it's quite funny. BUT I saw on their comments that there is a group of 22 people who are on 6/16 cruise. We have our work cut out for us, as they know each other already! I didn't see a "polly" post here so I don't think it's anyone on this thread. :confused:
Polly if your lurking...post away...:love: We'd love to meet you before!

Today is my daughters 9th birthday! :cool1: She's with her dad at some scottish games??? So I'm going to see waitress today! Heard good things about that movie. Love the independants!

Look forward to seeing you all. Have a great weekend.

Steph

[Worktoplay]

Steph,

I read the Davidson blog this morning and its so getting me into the spirit even if some people on the other thread weren't thrilled. I think its cute. They sound like typical teenish age kids having their kind of fun! lol
My 12 year old was thrilled to hear about the exclusive pins...I hope we get them too.

I would love to do a Palo's tea with you if you can book it.

I'll be off the posts next week. Doing the girls getaway! I'm going to go thru this huge cruise file that I keep shoving papers into and maybe crack open one of the books I bought on Barcelona and Italy!

Marie

[pillow]

Steph, I LOVE girls night out! I would love to meet you at Palos, but my hubbie might get upset with me, so I'd better not! But margheritas by the pool sounds good!

-Jodie

[DVC4US]

Hi All!

A short break between open houses and what am I doing? Reading the DIS boards of course.:surfweb: Like I don't have anything better to do!:eek:

Brittany has been out since 10:30 this morning just going to all the open houses she has been invited too. I glad it's her and not me.

I made the corrections so far and I tried to clean it up a bit. Like I said it is easier to read in the word file so when it gets closer if you want a copy let me know. I will probably make a couple extra copies to have at the DIS meet and greet too.

[also]

LeiLani,
Thanks so much for all the work you have put into the list. I think it's just fantastic to be able to see who all is going on the excursion with you. Jmcdonnell - I noticed that we have all 4 of our excursions with you, Palo's the same evening, and have a daughter the same age (12). It'll be great to get to know you!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:
Maybe I didn't give info about dining, but we have late dining.popcorn::

Just a reminder for shirts - they will be going up at 6pm eastern or 5pm central time tonight.:cheer2:

[also]

Steph,
We are interested in meeting for lunch when we get on the boat.
We'll have our shirts on and ready to start putting faces with all these names that we know. :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

[silver7]

Hey Steph

Count us in for the lunch on the boat--

Party of 5

Teresa

[carolmb]

Hi Steph - We would love to join everyone for lunch on Saturday (there are 4 of us).

LeiLani - You did a great job on the list. I hope that we can meet while in London.

My DD's birthday was last Saturday. She turned 6 and had a Batman party.
My kids last days of school are this week. My DD graduates from Kindergarden and her Montessori school on Tuesday and my DS is done with
3rd grade on Wednesday. We are going to Moody Gardens in Galveston for Memorial Day weekend and my friend wants me stay until Wednesday or Thursday. I told I have a major trip to get ready for. I still don't think that she understands.

I have decided to just wait and get pounds and euros once we get overseas.
My husband went and opened a Capitol One account yesterday. I still need to order my bag from Magellans and I am still looking for good and stylish walking shoe for the tours. Tomorrow is my last kid free day to go shopping.
So, wish me luck. I found my DS a pair of the zip off pants at Target. I need to get them hemmed though. I will use those when we go to Rome. I still need to take DD shopping for some more clothes. She is very picky and not into shorts. I told her that it will a hot summer. She just loves her pink camo pants.

It is hard to believe that the 1st 11-night starts on Saturday. Ours is just around the corner.

[pillow]

Almost forgot - I found some zipoff pants for my hubbie at Dick's. They actually look pretty good, and they were only $25.

-Jodie

[also]

The shirts are back up http://www.cafepress.com/medheads2



Brianpirate:

[jmcdonnell04]

LeiLani,
Jmcdonnell - I noticed that we have all 4 of our excursions with you, Palo's the same evening, and have a daughter the same age (12). It'll be great to get to know you!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:


Brian and Barbara,

What are the odds that we select the same four excursions with so many to choose from but it will be great to have friends to stick together so we get back on the right train/bus/boat. My daughter Kathleen is just finishing up the 6th grade will be turning 12 on the cruise. We just got back from purchasing 2 dresses from Macy & Dillard's for the formal & semi-formal nights on the cruise. They grow up so quickly.:sad1:

My wife's friend from Indianapolis stayed over last night and she brought us a ton of information about Paris for our pre-cruise stay. Yeah, more research to do.:banana:

Thanks for the great work on the t-shirts -- we had some sizing problems so we will be ordering a couple more tonight. I have to get DMIL a shirt in return for her paying for the cruise. Sounds like a fair trade...:rolleyes1

John & Alison

[PrincessJasmine08]

If I had any money at all I would buy one of those shirts but as it is I spent it all on textbooks that I probably won't even read. They look great though! :thumbsup2

Just going to put this out there....does anyone else with teenagers going think it would be a good idea to set up a meet for them? I know my sister (she's 16) would never go to the teen club by herself and she would like to meet some people ahead of time she could go with. Maybe they could have a seperate table at the initial lunch meet?? I don't know, just thinking because I'd really like her to go to the club and have fun with some people her age.

[silver7]

Good Monday Morning Everyone!

ONLY THREE MORE MONDAYS UNTIL WE LEAVE!!!

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

[jmcdonnell04]

DISer’s Cruising on the Magic June 16-27, 2007

DIS Name Cruisers in Party Cabin
Jmcdonnell04 John, DW, DD(11), DD(7), DMIL(75) 2546/2548


· JMCdonnell04
6/21 DD Birthday 12 years old

LeiLani,

Sorry I didn't give you names for everyone.
DW-Alison
DD-Katie (11)
DD-Kelly (7)
DMIL - Helen (75)

John

[jmcdonnell04]

Lauren,

How did the Ballet recittal go at Keehner Park on Saturday night? Sorry, we had friends from Indianapolis came for a visit on Saturday afternoon and stayed overnight so we could not get over to see the dance. I hope it went well. It was a beautiful weekend in Cincinnati.

John

[Jeff Spencer]

What time is LeiLani's Meet and Greet? I'm working my master itinerary and don't want to search through 137 pages of posts. Thanks! :)

[taysmom]

Here's some info from my stepdads friend who lives in barcelona:
"First of all, Barcelona has all the normal American franchises like McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dunkin' Donuts, etc., etc. Also there are Spanish chains with food kids like--Pans comes to mind--a sandwich plus chain you see everywhere. The other thing is that Spanish food in general isn't spicy. I think Americans confuse it with Mexican food, and they aren't the same at all. There are a few Mexican restaurants in Barcelona, but even they aren't very spicy because Spaniards don't like spicy food. In Barcelona, the cuisine is Catalan and very simple--grilled meats and fish with minimal seasoning. So I bet they'll do okay.":thumbsup2

I have asked him to make recommendations for specific restaurants. But this is good to know for all of you worried about picky kids...I know I am!

And I am a dummy. There is a coworker of mine who is from italy. So he's helping me with some stuff, but he told me that for sardinia. The beaches are amazing. He said that sardinia is to italians as hawaii is to americans.

Hope this helps everyone.....


I know that the meet is sunday...I think around 3ish. Leilani is going to send out reminders on board.

So cruise #2 is getting ready to leave (5/26)! I have been lurking on their thread and alot of people are leaving wed/thurs/fri etc. I have already subscribed to their trip report thread and asked a couple questions.

Also, the balance of 6/6er's are getting their docs last week and today. So we should be next week! I can't believe how close...23 days until I board my flight!:cool1: :cool1:

Steph

[taysmom]

Here is some more info from a barcelona resident. Jodie he gave some great recommendations for restaurants.

From Roger: (US Citizen living in barcelona and stephanie's "taysmom" stepdads friend)

Here are some recommendations. The "not to miss" thing in Barcelona is the architecture, especially the unfinished Sagrada Familia Basilica. Here's some notes I did recently for a visiting friend of a friend:

One good way to start out and get an overview of the city is the Bus Turistic. There's two lines, and you can hop on and off them wherever you like. For example, they take you past most of the art museums in Barcelona--the Picasso, Miro, Contemporary, etc. It's a great museum town. What many tourists want to see--and the Bus Turistic is a good way to start--is the modernista Architecture--Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia (on the red line) and dozens of other fanciful and ornate buildings from the 1890s-1910s. The staff at your hotel can tell you how to catch the buses.

The largest upscale shopping area in town is the Passeig de Gracia, north of Plaza Catalunya. Your hotel will have a map. There's lots of other shopping areas, of course. The best bargain shopping is probably in the Old Town or Barrio Gotico next to the Rambla. The Rambla is the city's famous walking street, a walk you will want to take (it's another "not to miss" thing). If you are walking down the Rambla from Plaza Catalunya (the center of town more or less) towards the sea, the Old Town is to your left. The Gothic cathedral (different from the Sagrada Familia) is in the Old Town.

A few restaurants:

Pricey: Casa Calvet, Casp, 48, tel: 93 412 4012. Catalan food in a gorgeous Gaudi modernista building.
La Dama, Diagonal, 423, tel: 93 202 0686. Located in another beautiful modernista building.
Casa Dario, Consell de Cent 256, tel: 93 453 31 35. Great seafood.

Medium: Tragaluz, Pge de la Concepcio, 5, betw. Passeig de Gracia & the Rambla, tel: 93, 487 06 21. Go upstairs (there's a Japanese restaurant downstairs)
Cal Pep, Plaza de les olles 8, 93 tel: 310 79 61. Old town seafood. Tiny place, hard to find, but worth it.
Senyor Parellada, Argenteria 37, tel: 93 310 50 94. One of our favorite places for Catalan food. Inexpensive.

Tapas: Txapela, Passeig de Gracia, 8 -10, no need to phone ahead, big touristy place, but a good place to sample Basque tapas.

P.S. Here's another, larger restaurant list done at another time with some of the same restaurants as above and some additional ones:

Medium:

Tragaluz, Pge de la Concepcio, 5, betw. Passeig de Gracia & the Rambla, tel: 93, 487 06 21. Go
upstairs (there's a Japanese restaurant downstairs)

Cal Pep, Plaza de les olles 8, 93 tel: 310 79 61. Old town seafood. Tiny place, hard to find, but worth it.

Medium/Inexpensive:

Senyor Parellada, Argenteria 37, tel: 93 310 50 94. One of our favorite places for Catalan food. Try the lamb dish if you like lamb.

Cafe de L'academia, C. LLedo, 1, Plaza Sant Just. Tel: 93 319 82 53 or 933150026. Tiny little place, reservations required, great food.

Salero, Calle Rec, 60. Tel: 933 198 022. This is the place we went to last night. Good vaguely Asian food, noisy young crowd. We had a good time there

Inexpensive:

Casa Aragon, corner of Ronda Sant Antoni and C. Joaquim Costa. Good place for mid-day menu del dia. Also open at night.

La Bella Napoli, good pizza from a wood-burning stove, pastas and meat also. On C. Villarroel between Arago and Consejo de Ciento.

Montello, Via Laietana 42, Tel 93 310 35 26. Good pizza and Italian food.

Taverna Can Margarit, C. de la Concordia, 21, Tel: 93 441 67 23. Fun atomosphere--seems to be a former stable or factory or something. Good Catalan specialties. Open only at night, and not on Sundays or holidays.

La Tomaquera, C. Margarit (corner of Magallanes). No phone or reservations taken. Sometimes you have to wait in line outside. Best Catalan-style snails in Barcelona.


Tapas:
Txapela, Passeig de Gracia, 8 -10, no need to phone ahead, big touristy place, but a good place to sample Basque tapas



Ok...eww snails? ugh! :sick:

Hope this gives everyone some additional ideas for on their own or as a group.

Steph

[earpiemom]

I am hesitant to even post this at this late date but does anyone have any ideas as to a private tour operator that we might could get for Rome at such late notice. We booked this cruise spur of the moment a few weeks back and I have been so busy with other things I haven't been able to really research. Of course all of the private tours were already booked thru the Disney tours. I know there is a listing on one of the threads but I assume all of those would be taken from now. Thanks for any help.

[pillow]

earpiemom,

Try this . . .

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/search.php?searchid=5735539

Good luck! -Jodie

[pillow]

Steph, Thats great information. I printed it out to bring with me on the trip. I had already e-mailed La Poma to request a reservation. I think that restaurant will work well since they have the pizza for the kids and other stuff for those who want something different. It also got great reviews.

La Poma is located in Hotel Royal at La Rambla 117. I e-mailed the hotel and asked if they could help me make the reservation, but of course I have not heard from them. I'll give it a couple of days and if I still don't hear from them, I'll ATTEMPT to call.

-Jodie

[pillow]

Steph

Can you get more information from your Italian co-worker? We'd like to go to a beach on Sardinia. Can you ask him what he thinks is the best beach - close to Olbia where we dock? Sounds great!

-Jodie

[cykojoe]

Good Monday Morning Everyone!

ONLY THREE MORE MONDAYS UNTIL WE LEAVE!!!

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

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[wonder]

I thought I read back in a thread where someone was shipping their luggage to Barcelona..Is anyone doing this or have any info on this? I am so afraid with all of our connections we will not end up with all of our luggage.

[PrincessJasmine08]

Lauren,

How did the Ballet recittal go at Keehner Park on Saturday night? Sorry, we had friends from Indianapolis came for a visit on Saturday afternoon and stayed overnight so we could not get over to see the dance. I hope it went well. It was a beautiful weekend in Cincinnati.

John

Thanks for asking. :) It went okay. I seem to have caught something and I had a fever and was really sick so I didn't do my best but at least I didn't collapse or anything!

I just got a voicemail from Delta that I need to call them to change our flight times due to a missed connection. :confused: I'm about to call them right now. I hope everything stays pretty much the same...

[PrincessJasmine08]

Okay, our flight times are more or less the same. Only minor changes there. The big change is that we're now going through Atlanta instead of New York Kennedy. Didn't matter to me one way or the other so that's a relief.

[taysmom]

Steph

Can you get more information from your Italian co-worker? We'd like to go to a beach on Sardinia. Can you ask him what he thinks is the best beach - close to Olbia where we dock? Sounds great!

-Jodie

Jodie...I did ask him about sardinia. This is funny...:lmao: when telling me about how beautiful it is and how he loves to go there blah blah blah...he said that we were lucky we would be in the south. I guess most cruises dock in the south somewhere? :confused: I then said ..oh no, we're docking in olbia can you give me some references for the north...(we're doing maddalena so i wanted to know what he thought of that)...he said you can't go wrong anywhere in the north. It's the "french riviera" of sardinia. Mostly upscale, beautiful beaches. He did say it wasn't as family friendly, but it depends on the day and the location you choose to be at. Watch for toplessness...if you care. Most people like to show their taa taas...as is the norm in europe. :rolleyes1
I will ask him about the specific beaches on the list of excursions, unless you have a specific beach you want to know. I just emailed him some webpages to translate for me!:surfweb:

I gave him my itinerary for naples/pompeii/sorrento/capri. He said it was too much to do in a day to really "see" everything. So now I am not sure about that, but we'll see.

Cya later.
Steph

[also]

I saw on the news this morning that Naples was having a major trash problem. They have had no trash pickup for a wile now and it is really piling up. Some people are starting to burn it. It seems that their land fills are full and no new ones are being created. :headache: I don’t want to put a damper on Naples just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Brian

[Skallywag]

Dont know about the refuse collections but they have an air strike today with no planes going from England lots of flights cancelled.

Also just been speaking to a lady from Malaga spain and they are having big storms over there so hope they do not get it bad on Magic. Dont know if they extend down to Gibraltar but would think so as Malaga is not that far away.

Probably be clear by then. Strange to read the reports as they now are nearly the same time as us here in England.
Bren

[auntsue1]

Jodie...I did ask him about sardinia. This is funny...:lmao: when telling me about how beautiful it is and how he loves to go there blah blah blah...he said that we were lucky we would be in the south. I guess most cruises dock in the south somewhere? :confused: I then said ..oh no, we're docking in olbia can you give me some references for the north...(we're doing maddalena so i wanted to know what he thought of that)...he said you can't go wrong anywhere in the north. It's the "french riviera" of sardinia. Mostly upscale, beautiful beaches. He did say it wasn't as family friendly, but it depends on the day and the location you choose to be at. Watch for toplessness...if you care. Most people like to show their taa taas...as is the norm in europe. :rolleyes1
I will ask him about the specific beaches on the list of excursions, unless you have a specific beach you want to know. I just emailed him some webpages to translate for me!:surfweb:

I gave him my itinerary for naples/pompeii/sorrento/capri. He said it was too much to do in a day to really "see" everything. So now I am not sure about that, but we'll see.

Cya later.
Steph

Thanks for all your wonderful infromation! Especially the topless beach warning. It probably wouldn't phase my niece who's 7, but her older brothers wouldn't want her to see that! :scared1:

[PrincessJasmine08]

I saw on the news this morning that Naples was having a major trash problem. They have had no trash pickup for a wile now and it is really piling up. Some people are starting to burn it. It seems that their land fills are full and no new ones are being created. :headache: I don’t want to put a damper on Naples just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Brian

Gross.

[jmcdonnell04]

I almost do not want to hear that the documents have been sent out because it will end the hopes & dreams of the cabin upgrade.:sad2: I just checked and we are still in the same cabins. Please Disney Cruise Cabin Coordinator, take all the time you need and upgrade as many people as possible in keeping with the Year of the Million Dreams.:flower3:

John

[silver7]

John don't lose hope! I have had DCL call 2 weeks before a cruise and change the cabin numbers for an upgrade. There is still time!

Brian--thanks for the update on the stinky problem--ewwww

Steph said "ta-tas" :laughing:

[pillow]

Silver 7, I cracked up at the ta-tas comment too. Haven't heard that one in a while. My husband will probably want to MOVE to Europe once he figures out people walk around naked on the beaches! My DS (age 9) asked me yesterday (very innocently - he is quite naive), "Whats the big deal with clothes? Who invented them, and why do we have to wear them. I just don't get it." Guess he'll fit right in. Too funny!!

-Jodie

[silver7]

Hey it is Tuesday--only 3 more days for my prediction to come true--Where are the docs?:confused3

[taysmom]

Jodie-
According to my coworker...dario...he says that you have to pass palau to get to the good beaches. I think I read it's about a 30-45min bus ride to palau and then I don't know where the beaches are. I sent him some web pages on sardinia to translate for me, if you have one you want him to translate, post the link here.

I thought taa taas was better than ****ies :rotfl2: ....Hey I typed that out and it automatically *** it...hmm

Okie doke...there's only 22 days till I board my plane!....:banana:

I have now shipped my daughter off the weekend before we leave so I can pack in peace! OMG...plus theres only 12 days of school left...it's all winding down...can't wait :dance3: :dance3:

Steph

[silver7]

Our schools are out tomorrow at 9:30am, and older DS had his finals and was home from college by 5/12 :scared1:

DH has decided that they are just taking suits for the formal/semi-formal nights, so we are off to go buy suits VERY QUICKLY!:eek:

I think that JF is on either this weekend's cruise or the next one--he would not have time to come on ours, his tour starts on 6/22 on Dancing with the Stars.:guilty:

[PrincessJasmine08]

Our schools are out tomorrow at 9:30am, and older DS had his finals and was home from college by 5/12 :scared1:


Why would they make the kids go to school for a couple of hours? I mean what are they going to accomplish before 9:30? I think I'm just bitter because I'm still in school for 3 1/2 more weeks!! :rotfl:

[pillow]

You guys are gonna hate me!! Got a call from the cruise line today. We were upgraded from our category 10 room (that was really a 12 guarantee) to a category 9 on the second floor. I'm embarassed to say that I almost cried I was so excited!!

Leilani, our new room # is 2122.

-Jodie

[silver7]

YEAH JODIE!!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:


Now John, maybe your call will be next!

[kmitchel]

Hooray! I can hardly wait!

We are a party of 4 going on the MedHead cruise:
GeeGee (aka Grandma)
Peyton (DS - age 6)
Patrick (DH)
Karen (myself)

I am already blogging in anticipation...
http://www.dclmed2007.blogspot.com/

I posted our tours and which ones my son will be on. We will also be arriving in DLP on the 12th to spend a few days in Paris if anyone is going before the cruise.

I keep hearing abou the repo cruise leaving little presents for other DISers that have a magnet on their door. Can someone fill me in on the details? I would love to participate!

Karen

[silver7]

Welcome Karen! The more the merrier!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[taysmom]

Hooray! I can hardly wait!

We are a party of 4 going on the MedHead cruise:
GeeGee (aka Grandma)
Peyton (DS - age 6)
Patrick (DH)
Karen (myself)

I am already blogging in anticipation...
http://www.dclmed2007.blogspot.com/

I posted our tours and which ones my son will be on. We will also be arriving in DLP on the 12th to spend a few days in Paris if anyone is going before the cruise.

I keep hearing abou the repo cruise leaving little presents for other DISers that have a magnet on their door. Can someone fill me in on the details? I would love to participate!

Karen

I think I have magnets for you. Did you have another name? Or is there someone else on here with karen, patrick peyton? I didn't have a grandma one.
Congrats on the upgrades...I wishing I'll be touched at some point.:rolleyes1

Here's the list of people for lunch:
Silver7 - 5
Purtypat - 3
LisaTex - 5
Pillow - 4
Princess Jasmine - 5?
Also - 3?
Carolmb - 4
Taysmom - 2

According to DCL today, they will only be seating in one restaurant buffet style. The restaurant info will be available upon check in. I am just supposed to go there and let them know that we need to have 31 people who need to be seated together. We'll see. Lets just check in with each other at the port. I know there are people who want to check palo/spa/kids club and go to their room. So, it seems to be a good thing. I'll run up to the restaurant first and let them know we'll be there in about 1/2 hour after I check in.

So now I really need to get the ball rolling. Thinking of course that I am so ready, I am now getting nervous that I really do have everything. My credit card hasn't been charged yet for my post trip plans so I have an email to my TA to find out what up with that. She said it would take 3 weeks after to get my docs...and thats pretty much up tomorrow :scared1:

I changed our sardinia excursion to the actual beach break on maddalena. I can't remember the name but there are others going on it.

My diet has pretty much sucked. I tried to lose a few before, but oh well, guess i'll be scarring the children in my swimsuit :eek: :rotfl:

Alrighty, I see you all later. I'm loving the repo reports, can't wait to hear how the first cruise goes!

cya
Steph

[kmitchel]

We are doing Maddalena too!

Do you have us under my Mom's ID of PMM0724?

We are not using Disney airport transfers to/from Barcelona. How is everyone getting to the port? I have heard about the subway, but we would have luggage and 6 year old in tow. What about a van service?

Karen

[taysmom]

We are doing Maddalena too!

Do you have us under my Mom's ID of PMM0724?

We are not using Disney airport transfers to/from Barcelona. How is everyone getting to the port? I have heard about the subway, but we would have luggage and 6 year old in tow. What about a van service?

Karen


I do! I have one with that name and then 3 with names. We are only using disney from the port to airport, but we are going in early and not staying at a "disney" hotel. How dare we! I know there are people using a car service. You can take the metro if you dare. There is a little walking involved (so it seems on the map) These are the people coming in the 16th: Auntsue1, bartty,Disney Lover Linda, LisaTex, Wonder, vtiffany. See if you can find out from them how their doing it.
Theres a meet in the roy suite on sunday. PM leilani(dvc4us) to be added to the list.
DVC4US put together a list of everyones info. Arrival, hotels, flight, excursion. You can pm them to be added. She posted the list a while back, thats how I got the people arriving on the 16th.
If you're coming in early, there's a group meeting for dinner on the 15th. Pillow(jodie) has that information.
If not, and are arriving early on the 16th...we're storming the pier :laughing: around 11ish on sat. to check in and then regrouping for lunch...probably around 1:30. Then of course, everyone will be disbursing to get their last excursions in barcelona.

I'm going to go read your blog now...ok just read it so you won't be able to do the dinner/lunch. But..thats ok. Just come to the meet in the roy suite. It'll be fun! You can get your magnets there. Or off my door 6003.
We have a couple of excursions together...day at sea at maddalena(thats the name!) and jumping back to eternal rome.

I'm very jealous you got florence and pisa! Thats the one I wanted. BUT Alas, no room!

And...you got alot of palo. Everyone been having problems getting ressies there. Good for you!

Cya
Steph

[taysmom]

Ok, I got into the blog groove and started one too...

http://tayandstephinmed.blogspot.com/

I'll figure out how to work it and post just my trip stuff there...not leaving the dis, but stuff not everyone will want to know here! hahaha
S

[silver7]

Hey Yall

Please pm Leilani--she is organizing the suite meet :woohoo:

Teresa

[taysmom]

oops my bad. sorry about that. i'll edit.
S

[pillow]

Hi Karen. Welcome! We're just taking cabs from the airport to our hotel and then from the hotel to the airport. Nothing fancy.

Taysmom, OK, what time are we supposed to storm the port?? The time keeps getting earlier and earlier. I thought they weren't letting us check in until 1:00???

-Jodie

[jmcdonnell04]

You guys are gonna hate me!! Got a call from the cruise line today. We were upgraded from our category 10 room (that was really a 12 guarantee) to a category 9 on the second floor. I'm embarassed to say that I almost cried I was so excited!!

Leilani, our new room # is 2122.

-Jodie

It's happening! It's happening! The Year of a Million Dreams is working!:wizard:

John

[carolmb]

Hi Karen. Welcome! We're just taking cabs from the airport to our hotel and then from the hotel to the airport. Nothing fancy.

Taysmom, OK, what time are we supposed to storm the port?? The time keeps getting earlier and earlier. I thought they weren't letting us check in until 1:00???

-Jodie


We are using Barcelona Taxi Van, http://www.barcelonataxivan.com/, to take us from the hotel to port and port to airport. Another car service some people are using is Angie's Taxi, ANGELINA GARCIA [angietaxi33@yahoo.com].

I am having the car service pick us up from the hotel at 11am to take us to the port. So, I guess we would be there around 11:30am. I hope that is not too early, not sure how the family will do with too much waiting.

I went shopping on Monday and bought a pair of Merrel sandals for my walking around shoes. I will probably wear my tennis shoes when we go to Pompeii. I still need to order my stuff from Magellans. I need to take my DD shopping. She is so picky about her clothes. I keep telling her that I can not wash clothes :laundy: every couple of days like at home so needs to find more favorite clothes to wear.

[auntsue1]

You guys are gonna hate me!! Got a call from the cruise line today. We were upgraded from our category 10 room (that was really a 12 guarantee) to a category 9 on the second floor. I'm embarassed to say that I almost cried I was so excited!!

Leilani, our new room # is 2122.

-Jodie

Congratulations! I wish we were that lucky!:love:

[silver7]

Just saw this info on the 5/26 thread--thought it was interesting:



For those that stop somewhere else before Barcelona, it really makes customs a piece of cake. We went through immigration to the EU in Milan. It took less than 3 minutes, passport stamped and on to the domestic terminal. Once we got our luggage in Barcelona, you did pass through an area that said "Nothing to Declare" or "Declare". No paperwork - nothing. Just walk through when another plaine is arriving. They only have one or two customs agents that seem to randomly select people. We literally walked right through.

They have currency exchange at the airport. They were buying $ at $1.41 per Euro. Traveler's checks were $1.35 per Euro. They have automated machines that take currency. I tried the airport ATM but couldn't get it to work with my card. Thankfully I had US$ so I exchanged some to get a cab, etc.

Cabs are plentiful and don't worry if you have too much stuff. They will wave you to a larger vank-sized taxi. The ride is 20 Euros but another chunk of change per bag. And they count EVERY bag.

Weather was sucky when we arrived. Very overcast and smoggy. But it has now cleared up and we have beautiful blue skies. Weather is warm. Mom is in shorts. Very few people here are wearing shorts. Even those that are wearing shorts have long ones that go past their knees. Colors are definitely boring bieges, browns, blues and blacks compared to my normal Southern Florida colors.

Haven't had much language problems. My Spanish seems to be good enough to get buy. There are quite a few people that speak English - but quite a few that do not.

[taysmom]

Storming the port....:dance3:
Ok, my check out time is 11am and we are staying close by the port, so my plan is to walk straight there and wait until they let us board. We don't really know what time that will be...but I am hoping for earlier than 1pm.
So really getting there anytime is good. I was just goofing around. Wanting others to be sooo jealous of us and beautiful shirts ;):laughing:

Since I have to check out of my hotel by 11am. I am going to go straight there. I don't want to get started walking around and then go back to my hotel to get my bags. I like to have them in my possession! Anyways..thats my controlling issue :eek: :rolleyes1

Most people have to check out by 11...and are headed straight there. You know it'd be really great if disney would let us check in and take our bags! So we could leave. I think businesses just want to have a line going!

21 days....holy cow!

S

[DVC4US]

Quick post in between all the running around for graduation and open house this weekend.

Jeff - I don't have an exact time yet, but I was thinking around 1 or 2pm that way people still have a chance to get ready for dinner. I am trying to wait for the first 11 day cruise to see if anyone posts navigators so I can see what is going on that day and try to plan around it. I will let you know as soon as I can.

jmcdonnell(John), pillow(Jodie), & KMitchel(karen) - I have taken down your information and I will update the list.

Have a great evening and I will try to check in again when I can.

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Everyone,

I just came home with 2 skirts & flat shoes. All done shopping for me.

Is anyone going to bring a converter for the hotel? I think I need it for London, so I can charge my cell at the end of the trip. Anyone know where I can buy?

Someone told me about a wrist band for motion sickenss. Anyone have any experiences with it?

Lisatex, how was your wedding last weekend. I felt so bad for you, we had crappy weather all weekend. Monday thru today has been Sunny in the 70's

Welcome Karen!!!! We are taking Angie's taxi to the port from out hotel.

Pillow, congrat's on your upgrade. :banana: I think you are near the Laundry room. (which reminds me to bring quaters) I am on the other side. I love deck 2. Great location to come & go when we leave & enter the boat. No need to take the elevators. :thumbsup2

Silver how did suit shopping go??? Only 3 more Wednesdays left :woohoo:

Can you tell I am overly excited.

Have a good night everyone.

Patricia

[PrincessJasmine08]

You guys are gonna hate me!! Got a call from the cruise line today. We were upgraded from our category 10 room (that was really a 12 guarantee) to a category 9 on the second floor. I'm embarassed to say that I almost cried I was so excited!!

Leilani, our new room # is 2122.

-Jodie
:cool1: :dance3: :woohoo: :banana: :yay: CONGRATS!!!! I think we're on deck 2 too....but then again I can't say that I remember for sure.
Hooray! I can hardly wait!

We are a party of 4 going on the MedHead cruise:
GeeGee (aka Grandma)
Peyton (DS - age 6)
Patrick (DH)
Karen (myself)

I am already blogging in anticipation...
http://www.dclmed2007.blogspot.com/

I posted our tours and which ones my son will be on. We will also be arriving in DLP on the 12th to spend a few days in Paris if anyone is going before the cruise.

I keep hearing abou the repo cruise leaving little presents for other DISers that have a magnet on their door. Can someone fill me in on the details? I would love to participate!

Karen

WELCOME!!!!

Is anyone else getting really excited for Pirates of the Caribbean to come out? Last night my friends and I watched the first movie, tonight we're watching the second one and then tomorrow at midnight we're going to the premiere of At World's End. My sister made a city-wide (watch out, John) pirate scavenger hunt that ends at the theatre and we're all dressing as pirates. Guess it'll be a dry run for the pirate night onboard!! :cool1:

[silver7]

Hey Pat

Went smooth as silk--MUCH easier than I anticipated.

PJ--What a fun idea--good luck Matey!

[vtiffany]

Hi! I just tried to pm you and I don't think it went through. It seems I am too new to posting to do that. Anyway, I was just trying to send you info for the freewebs site. Let me know if you got my update. If not, I will just post it here. Can't wait to get those docs!:yay:
Vicki

[silver7]

Hi Vicki

I did not get the info. I just need room number, who is in the room, early oir late dining, which Disney cruise number it is, where you are from and are you a DVC member.

You know, just a little info :lmao:

Where are the docs?????

[taysmom]

yes, where are those docs. Didn't show up today. Who was that "psychic" hahaha

[vtiffany]

Silver7,
It is my DH Tom and myself. We are in cabin 6592. We are DVC members since '94 and this is our 4th cruise:cool1: We have late dining. Hmmmm, what else? I can't remember:confused: . I'll get back to you if something is missing.
Vicki

[LisaTex]

Hi all. We leave 2 weeks from tomorrow:scared1: :woohoo: :scared1:

PJ - glad to hear someone else is dressing up for Pirate night - thought we might be the only ones. We are going to hold out and watch the new Pirates on the ship.

Patricia - The wedding was nice..........after we found the town it was in (East Liverpool) it took us 3 hrs (at 2:00 in the morning) to get there (should have just taken 30 min.) We sure got to see that big river of yours alot - we kept crossing it with every wrong turn.:rolleyes1 Very pretty up there - was a little cool, but not so bad.

If anyone's interested it is very easy to get tickets to go into the "Leaning Tower" in Pisa - www.opapisa.it

DId you guys catch the pics of the "wave pool" on the magic on the davidson blog - that was crazy!!

Have a nice evening!

GO SPURS!

[PrincessJasmine08]

PJ--What a fun idea--good luck Matey!
Thanks! pirate: I'll have to post some pictures. My sister made an amazing Red Headed Wench costume that looks just like the one from the ride and I made mine out of a ballet tutu!

PJ - glad to hear someone else is dressing up for Pirate night - thought we might be the only ones. We are going to hold out and watch the new Pirates on the ship.


My sister and I have been accused of having a "pirate problem." It's really an obsession. I think we're more excited for the Pirate Night than most of the ports! :rotfl: You're waiting until June to see the 3rd movie? :scared1:

[Skallywag]

Well I am hoping for a better day today than yesterday everything seems to go wrong at the same time - how I think I need that break.

Bought myself a laptop computer last weekend and have been unable so far, as have the experts to get this to work without the cable plugged into the wireless router. Think I spoke to everyone yesterday about this until my head was just spinning with it all. Press this, do that all too much. Trouble is all the help centres seem to be based abroad and I am not against that but have serious problems understanding them sometimes. I run AOL and apparently this can be a problem. Then in the afternoon (beautiful sunshine and warm for England) there was a loud bang and the safety valve on my solar panels blew off and ended at the top of the garden. All the mixture from the tubes shot out like a water cannon. Luckily it went the other side to where I had the parrot out in his cage and I had just moved from where I had been sitting talking to Toshiba. All these things are certainly sent to try us I think. Anyone on this board run AOL with windows vista please?

Another lovely day here but we in this part of the country are desparate for rain.

Assume Magic is now on its way to Barcelona - everything from that site seems quiet unless I have missed something.

Regarding these clothes optional beaches we stayed in Fuertuventura in the Canary Isles a few years ago and I was amazed as have been used to the topless ones in parts of France particularly for many years. People there just do not take any notice of naked people. We were in South of France many years ago when my girls were small and they could not believe it and kept coming back and telling their dad about ladies with no tops on. The innocence of children. On the other hand we here on the Isle of Sheppey have a naturist beach which most people never go near.

Well back to trying to solve the AOL laptop problem.
Bren

[pillow]

PJ, please post your pirate pictures!!!

I, too, will wait and see the movie onboard. Is it too scary for my 7 year old (she saw the first 2, but at home where the lights are on)?

-Jodie

[pillow]

To all those dining with us on the 15th . . . our dinner reservation is done!! Yippee! I ended up having to call them.

La Poma Restaurant in Hotel Royal on Las Ramblas:

http://www.hroyal.com/en/restaurante.htm

I put the reservation under "Pillow" at 8:00 pm (16 of us). See everyone then.

-Jodie

[PrincessJasmine08]

PJ, please post your pirate pictures!!!

I, too, will wait and see the movie onboard. Is it too scary for my 7 year old (she saw the first 2, but at home where the lights are on)?

-Jodie
I'll let you know tomorrow! :cool1: Parts of the second one were too scary for me. When they were whipping Will Turner...I had to leave the theatre. Also didn't care for the hanging dead men. :scared:
To all those dining with us on the 15th . . . our dinner reservation is done!! Yippee! I ended up having to call them.

La Poma Restaurant in Hotel Royal on Las Ramblas:

http://www.hroyal.com/en/restaurante.htm

I put the reservation under "Pillow" at 8:00 pm (16 of us). See everyone then.

-Jodie
Thanks so much for doing that! :cheer2:

Brenda...sorry to hear about your computer troubles. I am certainly no help in that area though!

[auntsue1]

Hi all. We leave 2 weeks from tomorrow:scared1: :woohoo: :scared1:

PJ - glad to hear someone else is dressing up for Pirate night - thought we might be the only ones. We are going to hold out and watch the new Pirates on the ship.

Patricia - The wedding was nice..........after we found the town it was in (East Liverpool) it took us 3 hrs (at 2:00 in the morning) to get there (should have just taken 30 min.) We sure got to see that big river of yours alot - we kept crossing it with every wrong turn.:rolleyes1 Very pretty up there - was a little cool, but not so bad.

If anyone's interested it is very easy to get tickets to go into the "Leaning Tower" in Pisa - www.opapisa.it

DId you guys catch the pics of the "wave pool" on the magic on the davidson blog - that was crazy!!

Have a nice evening!

GO SPURS!

Lisa, was that the wedding trip when you were going to the Mountaineers? How was that? Was it hard to find?

Last weekend till today we were @ a resort in NY. Friday it was cool & we used the fireplace. Yesterday it was hot & we turned on the ac. Today we came home. The resort had no internet in the villas! :scared1: We had to go the main lodge just to catch up on the dis board! Since, this is not a small resort We were a little surprised about the lack of internet! :confused3

[WVMD]

after we found the town it was in (East Liverpool) it took us 3 hrs (at 2:00 in the morning) to get there (should have just taken 30 min.) We sure got to see that big river of yours alot - we kept crossing it with every wrong turn.:rolleyes1 Very pretty up there - was a little cool, but not so bad.

Ouch..... I wonder if you came across 22/30 to Weirton - and then up route 7 in Ohio..... That would definitely be the long way as Route 8 is almost a direct shot....

Glad you found it... Hope that Mountaineer Race Track was nice for the reception....

Virgil
pirate:

[jmcdonnell04]

We have our tickets for a 9 pm showing tonight after my daughter's piano recittal at 7 pm. We have some pirate costumes that we wore on our last cruise or we may even wear our MedHead t-shirts if its OK with the group.

My DW is so distracted by the Pirate movie that she may forget it is our 16th anniversary on Friday and her birthday on Monday. :banana: Only 4 more days of school for the girls.

It has been interesting reading about Magic's translatlantic cruise. Besides the rough weather, the daily time change of one hour seemed to knock people out as well. Glad that most of us are going early to get over jet lag.

I nominate Brenda (Skallywag) as official Medhead Get-Up Get-Moving Cabin Door knocker. :lmao: Please Brenda do not let us sleep the cruise away. We have to do everything on the Navigator. We can sleep when we get home.

John

[silver7]

The Amazing Silvernac could not see through the envelope correctly--Silvernac MEANT to say next week, the docs would come NEXT week!

And BTW

if you are going early and this is not soon enough just go online and print out the cruise contract, charge authorization form, ecetera and bring them with you. pirate:

Ok you people got my kids in the mood to see Pirates, so they are going to the 8pm showing (I guess 8 Central is 9 Eastern, right?) Mark has to go to work early so we are all going to see it on Saturday (arrrgh)

[auntsue1]

We have our tickets for a 9 pm showing tonight after my daughter's piano recittal at 7 pm. We have some pirate costumes that we wore on our last cruise or we may even wear our MedHead t-shirts if its OK with the group.

My DW is so distracted by the Pirate movie that she may forget it is our 16th anniversary on Friday and her birthday on Monday. :banana: Only 4 more days of school for the girls.

It has been interesting reading about Magic's translatlantic cruise. Besides the rough weather, the daily time change of one hour seemed to knock people out as well. Glad that most of us are going early to get over jet lag.

I nominate Brenda (Skallywag) as official Medhead Get-Up Get-Moving Cabin Door knocker. :lmao: Please Brenda do not let us sleep the cruise away. We have to do everything on the Navigator. We can sleep when we get home.

John

Good idea John on wearing the T-shirts! Lucky you guys going to the movie tonite. Let us know how you like the movie. I keep telling Disney Lover Linda that the movie stole our Banner! :rotfl: She's not amused!

Like others I'm reading the live thread & The Davidson blog all the time.

Sue

[auntsue1]

The Amazing Silvernac could not see through the envelope correctly--Silvernac MEANT to say next week, the docs would come NEXT week!

And BTW

if you are going early and this is not soon enough just go online and print out the cruise contract, charge authorization form, ecetera and bring them with you. pirate:

Ok you people got my kids in the mood to see Pirates, so they are going to the 8pm showing (I guess 8 Central is 9 Eastern, right?) Mark has to go to work early so we are all going to see it on Saturday (arrrgh)

I don't know about this AMAZING Silvernac! Maybe she's all "Quacked Up!" :rotfl: :rotfl2: We love you anyways!:love:

[pillow]

PJ, your enthusiasm is infectious!! I went out and bought pirate costumes today for us (not cheap by the way). pirate: My husband is gonna freak out when he gets home. He already thinks I've gone off the deep end with all this cruise stuff. Wait until he sees what I bought him to wear. :rotfl2: I offset the pirate costumes by finding a formal dress at the Goodwill store. I was psyched! Gotta stop eating ice cream so that I can fit into my dress. :scared:

Skallywag . . .:badpc:


-Jodie

[taysmom]

Jodie...you're the best.
Silvernac...i'll be waiting.


The magic is in Barcelona! I can't believe this is so close. 20 days left!

Cya
S

[wonder]

Cell Phone Service is now available on the Disney Magic. The service is only available in guest staterooms and is provided by a wireless cellular network that supports over 340 cellular providers including Cingular, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Alltel. Users are billed by their cell service provider and rates vary according to plan. The service will be available on the Disney Wonder by mid-summer.

Saw this on the PassPorter Web site...Does anyone know the rates or if it will actually work on the Med. cruise?

[vtiffany]

Can anyone tell me how to get to the webcam and what threads to read for the other cruises? I've looked back over several weeks and have found some sites but that's not what I'm looking for. I feel the need to read about how the transatlantic went. Thanks!

Vicki

[taysmom]

read this blog davidsondrifters.blogspot.com
it's hilarious. They did not hold back.

Otherwise search for Live 5/12-26 med. I'll post the address in a minute.
S

[vtiffany]

Found both!!!! I can't read fast enough!:surfweb:

Vicki

[silver7]

Page 2 when we only have 19 or so more days??

Bad medheaders!:rotfl:

Kids saw pirates last night--the Americans loved it, the European thought it was hard to follow popcorn::

[jmcdonnell04]

Took the family last night to Pirates 3 to a 9 pm showing. We got there at 8 and got great seats, we purchased our tickets a couple of weeks ago and expected a mad house like last year. I wore my puffy pirate shirt, hat and eyepatch. Katie (DD11) wore her Medhead t-shirt and pirate hat. Alison (DW) and Kelly (DD7) just wore their Medhead t-shirts. If you are keeping score at home, yes we kept our children out after midnight on a school night. :confused3 Hey but it was 3 hours earlier than last year.:scared1:

2 hours and 40 minutes of Pirates and then you have to wait thru the credits to see another 30 seconds of important material. Only 20 people stayed for this clip. Please stay when you go see the movie.

Won't give the story away but will offer that it is better than Pirates 2.

Wishing everyone a good weekend.

John

[PURTYPAT1]

Took the family last night to Pirates 3 to a 9 pm showing. We got there at 8 and got great seats, we purchased our tickets a couple of weeks ago and expected a mad house like last year. I wore my puffy pirate shirt, hat and eyepatch. Katie (DD11) wore her Medhead t-shirt and pirate hat. Alison (DW) and Kelly (DD7) just wore their Medhead t-shirts. If you are keeping score at home, yes we kept our children out after midnight on a school night. :confused3 Hey but it was 3 hours earlier than last year.:scared1:

2 hours and 40 minutes of Pirates and then you have to wait thru the credits to see another 30 seconds of important material. Only 20 people stayed for this clip. Please stay when you go see the movie.

Won't give the story away but will offer that it is better than Pirates 2.

Wishing everyone a good weekend.

John


John, love your Pirate Movie adventure. Was anyone else dressed in the theator? Looking forward to meeting you all. I hope Katie & Jenna will make friends.

Here is another blog I found for the next 2 weeks.

http://breighton.qseg.org/

Yesterday went to Ellis Island, for my DD's class trip. I wore my "new" walking shoes. :thumbsup2 It was about 80 and very hot. Shoes held up well.
I almost cried when I saw the Lady Liberty. Accross from her was the Queen Mary 2. Boy she looks like a big...... Disney boat. It really got me very 3excited :woohoo:


Marie, I am going to email Angie's taxi one more time, just to make sure they didn't forget us.

Jodie, thanks for planning our pre-dinner meet. I can hardly wait.

Off to make the doughnuts (work)

Patricia

[Worktoplay]

Took the family last night to Pirates 3 to a 9 pm showing. We got there at 8 and got great seats, we purchased our tickets a couple of weeks ago and expected a mad house like last year. I wore my puffy pirate shirt, hat and eyepatch. Katie (DD11) wore her Medhead t-shirt and pirate hat. Alison (DW) and Kelly (DD7) just wore their Medhead t-shirts. If you are keeping score at home, yes we kept our children out after midnight on a school night. :confused3 Hey but it was 3 hours earlier than last year.:scared1:

2 hours and 40 minutes of Pirates and then you have to wait thru the credits to see another 30 seconds of important material. Only 20 people stayed for this clip. Please stay when you go see the movie.

Won't give the story away but will offer that it is better than Pirates 2.

Wishing everyone a good weekend.

John

Good for you...my senior and several of his friends left school early to see the show at the matinee! I guess we both are in the bad parent club!

Patricia,

I'm sure she didn't forget us but its definitely best to be sure. Can't wait! If you want to share a cab for dinner with Jodie and the gang, let me know what time and we can meet in the lobby. Do you want to go a little early so we can wonder around the shops? I don't want to fall asleep waiting to go out! lol

Jodie,

Thanks for making the reservation, it will be a great precruise outing!

Marie

[PURTYPAT1]

Patricia,

I'm sure she didn't forget us but its definitely best to be sure. Can't wait! If you want to share a cab for dinner with Jodie and the gang, let me know what time and we can meet in the lobby. Do you want to go a little early so we can wonder around the shops? I don't want to fall asleep waiting to go out! lol


Marie

Hi Marie,

I would love to meet you & find our way to the resturant. Not sure if my DMIL will come, but you can count Jenna & I.

Before you leave, PM me with your last name, as I will do as well, this way you can find me at the hotel. :yay:

[silver7]

Can yall believe we are at the point in our planning that we are asking last names, setting up meets outside the cruise and making dinner plans?:cool1:

[PrincessJasmine08]

PJ, your enthusiasm is infectious!! I went out and bought pirate costumes today for us (not cheap by the way). pirate: My husband is gonna freak out when he gets home. He already thinks I've gone off the deep end with all this cruise stuff. Wait until he sees what I bought him to wear. :rotfl2: I offset the pirate costumes by finding a formal dress at the Goodwill store. I was psyched! Gotta stop eating ice cream so that I can fit into my dress. :scared:

Skallywag . . .:badpc:


-Jodie

Mission accomplised. Glad you've joined the pirate side.

I don't want to give anything away but all I can say is that saying I was sorely disappointed in the movie would be a wild understatement. I downright hated it. We went to the midnight showing and there were 16 of us all dressed up but that was about the only fun part of the movie. It was so dark, gruesome, and depressing. I had to leave the movie theatre at one point because it was so disturbing. I am just going to pretend that movie didn't happen and just think about only the first two which I loved. I would NOT let a child watch that movie. It was so disturbing. I do have some pictures of us all dressed up but they're not uploaded to my computer yet.

[taysmom]

So, no new posts on the repo list, but now the 5/26 people are posting. The allearsnet.com/blog/debwills is a good one. She said they went to montserrat today and loved it. which is good, cause we're going there friday morning. There are 3 blogs and a live thread for that cruise. I can't wait to learn all about their trip. I can't believe we board a plane in 19 days...that's freaking crazy! Have a great memorial weekend everyone!
S

[Skallywag]

How strange it feels over here knowing that the Magic is on a similar time to us in England just 1 hour ahead.

Have now managed to get my laptop connecting wirelessly to AOL what a difficult time - Microsoft seem to have introduced Vista and nothing much is compatable. Microsoft offered to help me with the information but at a cost of £40 plus vat. Was not pleased about that.

Anyone moaning apart does anyone know what cables I need to bring apart from the power one to use the laptop on board. Know that I will need to bring an adaptor but to not know about a wireless cable and even if they are the same as ours here in England. Help all these little problems and then must start getting thinking about what clothes I am going to take.

Watching weather report last night and it seemed cloudy in Barcelona but will have another look today.Would love to see a picture of Magic there and wonder if anyone has seen one posted.
Not long now.
Bren

[auntsue1]

How strange it feels over here knowing that the Magic is on a similar time to us in England just 1 hour ahead.

Have now managed to get my laptop connecting wirelessly to AOL what a difficult time - Microsoft seem to have introduced Vista and nothing much is compatable. Microsoft offered to help me with the information but at a cost of £40 plus vat. Was not pleased about that.

Anyone moaning apart does anyone know what cables I need to bring apart from the power one to use the laptop on board. Know that I will need to bring an adaptor but to not know about a wireless cable and even if they are the same as ours here in England. Help all these little problems and then must start getting thinking about what clothes I am going to take.

Watching weather report last night and it seemed cloudy in Barcelona but will have another look today.Would love to see a picture of Magic there and wonder if anyone has seen one posted.
Not long now.
Bren

Good Morning!

It's US Standard. You'll probably need a stepdown converter. US is about 120. (This is according to my computer geek nephew) :surfweb:

[PURTYPAT1]

Good Morning Everybody,

I can't wait for Silver to post, "How many more Saturdays?" LOL Every time she posts I want to do jump up & down.

I saw this list on Deb's blog, & thought it was great for all of us.

2. On line registration with Disney Cruise Line.
3. Making copies of all our important paperwork. copies of everything front and back:
a. Passports
b. Drivers Liscense
c. Medical Insurance cards
d. All Credit Cards we are taking


4. Just in case a piece of luggage doesn't make it to our destination at the same time we do,make sure there is a sheet of information in each suitcase. What will be on it:
a. Our name and phone numbers, US cell numbers and Global cell numbers
b. Home address
c. Hotel where we are staying and length of stay
d. Disney Cruise Line, Magic and length of cruise
e. Hotel where we are staying when returning from cruise and length of stay

5. Doing research and renting Global phones. Once the phones arrive, reading instructions on how to use the phones and programming the most important phone numbers in the phones.

7. Calling the credit card companies to alert them we will be traveling overseas.

8. Double checking with our medical insurance that we will have health care coverage on our trip

[auntsue1]

No way could I replace Silvernac, but three Saturdays from now we'll be on the ship! WOW!!! :woohoo: :banana:

[PURTYPAT1]

No way could I replace Silvernac, but three Saturdays from now we'll be on the ship! WOW!!! :woohoo: :banana:


LOL :hourglass

[silver7]

Yall are too funny, I was just thinking about doing this!:rotfl2:

ok here it goes. . . .

ONLY 2 MORE SATURDAYS UNTIL THE SAILAWAY PARTY:rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow:

(I don't count the day we are there--it makes it seem closer somehow!)

[3happytravelers]

FYI

Good Morning. We had booked the Treasure Hunt (La Spezia) and my DH noticed last night that it had been removed from our cruise plans. After calling DCL we found out that all Lucca excursions have been discontinued. Old news?

:dance3:

[silver7]

Hi 3happytravelers! Are you on our cruise? If so welcome!

I have heard of a few excursions being cancelled (Barcelona, etc) but did not know about the La Spezia ones. Thanks!

[taysmom]

thats too bad. It shows as having no available spaces. They should just remove those excursions from the website.
On a brighter note...purtypat...I saved that word file. Those ladies on the allears blog had a great packing checklist you could save. Since so many people will be doing this before us, it'll help to see what people forget! ;)
Hope everyone has a great weekend...with only 2 more saturdays until we board, i'm getting excited
Now..if only the amazing silvernac could get my docs here!

[Skallywag]

Hi Everyone,

Sorry about the spelling mistakes in my last post - having problems with the keyboard on my laptop - have checked and the voltage is o.k. so thanks to everyone for their help. Wondered if I need a cable to plug in to the telephone line but assume not.

Sounds as if the first cruise is getting sorted and am looking forward to hearing about it - sneaking on to the other boards.

Glad to hear that everyone that posted enjoyed the excursions on the way over the atlantic and particularly it seems Gibraltar. It is such a strange place but I have always enjoyed it there. It is a bit like the channel isles where my daughters are, British but so different in a lot of ways.

My sister in law was actually born in Gibraltar as father in law worked out there in the dockyard.

Bren

[WVMD]

Hi Bren,

You'll just need a US style plug for your laptop power supply. Something like this:
http://www.laptoptravel.com/CountryKit.aspx?ID=2194&PC - you don't need the phone adapter...

Virgil
pirate:

[auntsue1]

Ok so we didn't get Joey Fatone & Kym. :sad1: That would have been WONDERFUL :cloud9: to see them dancing live! Does anyone know who the celebrity(ies) is/are on our cruise? :confused3

[PrincessJasmine08]

Good Morning Everybody,

I can't wait for Silver to post, "How many more Saturdays?" LOL Every time she posts I want to do jump up & down.

I saw this list on Deb's blog, & thought it was great for all of us.

2. On line registration with Disney Cruise Line.
3. Making copies of all our important paperwork. copies of everything front and back:
a. Passports
b. Drivers Liscense
c. Medical Insurance cards
d. All Credit Cards we are taking


4. Just in case a piece of luggage doesn't make it to our destination at the same time we do,make sure there is a sheet of information in each suitcase. What will be on it:
a. Our name and phone numbers, US cell numbers and Global cell numbers
b. Home address
c. Hotel where we are staying and length of stay
d. Disney Cruise Line, Magic and length of cruise
e. Hotel where we are staying when returning from cruise and length of stay

5. Doing research and renting Global phones. Once the phones arrive, reading instructions on how to use the phones and programming the most important phone numbers in the phones.

7. Calling the credit card companies to alert them we will be traveling overseas.

8. Double checking with our medical insurance that we will have health care coverage on our trip
That was very helpful. Printing that out. Thank you!!! :thumbsup2
Yall are too funny, I was just thinking about doing this!:rotfl2:

ok here it goes. . . .

ONLY 2 MORE SATURDAYS UNTIL THE SAILAWAY PARTY:rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow:

(I don't count the day we are there--it makes it seem closer somehow!)
:cool1: :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: :banana:
Hi 3happytravelers! Are you on our cruise? If so welcome!

I have heard of a few excursions being cancelled (Barcelona, etc) but did not know about the La Spezia ones. Thanks!
Will Disney let us know if our excursion is cancelled or do we just have to figure it out on our own? :confused3
Ok so we didn't get Joey Fatone & Kym. :sad1: That would have been WONDERFUL :cloud9: to see them dancing live! Does anyone know who the celebrity(ies) is/are on our cruise? :confused3
Do we for sure have a celebrity?

[3happytravelers]

Hi 3happytravelers! Are you on our cruise? If so welcome!

I have heard of a few excursions being cancelled (Barcelona, etc) but did not know about the La Spezia ones. Thanks!

Yes we are on this cruise, and very excited.



:cool1: :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: :banana:

Will Disney let us know if our excursion is cancelled or do we just have to figure it out on our own? :confused3



We found out on our own.

[silver7]

:welcome:

Who is in your happy party, what dining do you have, etc?

We are a very friendly bunch!:dance3: <----you don't have to dance like that if you join our group!!!

[PURTYPAT1]

DID YOU ALL READ THIS???????

Well, there is good news and bad news.

The bad is we will not be joining you and all our friends on the Magic's first Mediterranean cruise. Words cannot express how sad we are to be missing this trip with all of you. I had ordered Roses and the Bon Voyage chocolate covered strawberries and wine package to surprise Lynn in our cabin to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We have both shed a lot of tears these last 2 days. Please tell Shane and Laurie we are so sorry we could not continue our trip with them. Laurie lent us her cell phone as they were boarding the plane in Atlanta and it helped us a lot! (We will get it back to her when they return to Phoenix.)

The good news is we met some of the most wonderful people at the Atlanta airport who helped us cope with this disaster. After we arrived in the Atlanta airport we went to another terminal to wait for our next plane and get something to eat. In front of Arbys I reached in my right front pocket to get my wallet out and felt there was only one passport, mine, in the same pocket where I had put both of our passports after clearing security in Phoenix. Panic set in as I tried to remember all the possible places I had taken out my wallet and could have dropped Lynn's passport. In Phoenix, I had gone to Starbucks before Shane and Laurie met up with us at the gate and had also had taken out my wallet while sitting at the gate area to give Lynn some money to go an get something to eat. The only other time I could remember putting my hand in that pocket was to take some pills I had in a small box while on the plane from Phoenix to Atlanta. So, unless someone had picket my pocket while in the Atlanta airport, it seemed the passport must have dropped out of my pocket when I accessed my wallet in Phoenix or on the plane. After carefully going through all our carry on bags multiple times, I rushed back to the gate we had arrived at in Atlanta. I asked the gate attendants if anyone had found a passport and they said no. They said the planes are cleaned between flights so it would have been turned in if it had been found. Also, that plane had already departed for San Francisco, so we could not check our seats again. I returned to the food court with the bad news.

Time ran out as I racked my brain on where the missing passport could be. We had a photo copy of the passport in Lynn's wallet but, they would not accept that to board. We watched our friends board the plane without us and I realized I needed to get our 4 suitcases off that plane! The gate attendant told us we would have to go to baggage claim and request them. We ran to the baggage claim service desk where there was a huge line of passengers waiting to be served. I panicked and apologized to everyone as I cut to the head of the line telling the attendant I only had 15 minutes to get our bags off of that plane!. After some confusion, I learned that on international flights, bags are only loaded if the owners are confirmed boarding the plane. I also learned it would take up to 4 hours for the bags to show up at the baggage claim area!

The Delta lost and found office was next to the baggage claim service desk so I checked with them and there was nothing. They sent a text message to Delta operations in San Francisco to check our seats again when the plane arrived there. We waited 4 hours the answer which was negative on the plane in SF. Our bags still had not come so this very nice lady from Delta's baggage service desk, (she knew our plight), took our baggage claim stubs and went to track them down. She returned about 45 minutes later with our bags! We thanked her and returned to the ticketing area to decide how to get back to Phoenix.

By now, we were both extremely exhausted. We had gotten up at 4am in Phoenix and it was after 12am in Atlanta by now. We talked with 2 ticketing attendants and told them what had happened so far and requested how best to get back to Phoenix. One of the attendants would not let us give up. She was so positive we would find the passport and overcame our doom and gloom attitude. She looked up every conceivable phone number in both the Phoenix and Atlanta airports for Delta Lost & Found, TSA lost & Found, airport Lost & Found, airport operations, even the Starbucks in Phoenix's terminal 3. She tried calling all these numbers but either received automated answer messages or negative answers regarding the passport. She would NOT let us give up! She said we should wait until late morning and try the numbers again. We were so sad & tired and all of the comfy chairs in the airport were taken with the holiday passengers sleeping in them! This incredible lady from Delta ticketing would just not let us give up!

Our ticket to Barcelona was not refundable and we did not have travel insurance either. She rebooked us on the next flight to Barcelona and even reserved us a seat on a flight via Rome to Palermo on the next day so we could rejoin the ship if we found the passport and could get it in time. Anyway, she gave us a complimentary hotel voucher and a bunch of complimentary 5 minute phone cards, since we did not have the charger for Laurie's cell phone, and said go get some sleep and try again later in the morning.

We went to get the free shuttle to the hotel but the phone number for the shuttle was constantly busy! We talked with the driver of a shuttle for another hotel and after hearing our story, she volunteered to take us to our hotel even though she didn't work for them! WOW!!! She dropped us off near our hotel's lobby so as not to be seen and I gave her a nice tip and thanked her for her trouble. We got to our room by 3am and slept until 7:30am.

We returned to the airport and retried all the same numbers to no avail but left messages to call us on Laurie's cell phone regarding the passport. We finally decided to call Disney Cruise Lines to see what our options were. Well, the castmembers we spoke with were incredible!!! We asked if we could possibly rebook one of the later cruises using some of the $12,000 we had spent on this one. We were told there was nothing available at first but then one of the supervisors tried again without entering the air travel add-on and surprise!!! For $435 additional perperson we got booked on the July 28th 11-day Med Cruise in a Cat 6 stateroom with a verandah just as we had booked on our previous reservation!!! She also told us not to book a flight back to Phoenix just yet and to call her back in 30 minutes.

We went and got coffee and a Danish and called her back after the 30 minutes as requested. When we called back she gave us a confirmation code for tickets back to Phoenix at 4:30pm!!!! Man somebody pinch me! I must be dreaming! First nightmare then WOW! We need to check with Delta but we probably can use our Barcelona tickets on this cruise as well.

So, it seems, we will get to the Med after all! We will miss you all terribly but, have a great cruise and we can't wait to hear all about it! While waiting for our flight back to Phoenix we went and had some lunch at the food court. We got a call from Starbucks in Phoenix and they had found Lynn's passport!!! We picked it up when we arrived back last night! So we are ready for July's cruise!

Sorry this was so long, but believe me when I say it was much longer for us!

Tom & Lynn (DisneySpirit)

[taysmom]

I saw that...ugh..that would be my worst nightmare!
On a better note...everyone is updating their reports. There are some wonderful pictures of montserrat and great info about boarding. I think I am getting jealous that I did not stay in a disney hotel. They don't even have to go to the port to get their keys. On a side note, it seems those that they were able to check in at 10am! Probably because the ship was in overnight...we'll have to check out the 6/6 cruise.
I can't even begin to tell you how jealous I am that Joey and Kym were on this cruise (at the beginning) but not travelling, but it's said that Joey and his family will travel on the next one! We're just one off! :( I'm a big geek, but I did love my *NSYNC back in the day!
So far it seems all is well. Hopefully they'll have the dining down by the time we get on. I will leave early to go to the sailaway party. I JUST CAN'T WAIT!
17 days until we leave for barcelona. The pictures they have posted are beautiful.
I am also happy that we arrive in the evening. Seems that everyone arriving in the morning is having a bit of trouble adjusting. I hope all of you who are arriving in the AM will sleep on the plane.
Gotta get baking. I'm attempting a carrot cake with lemon cream cheese frosting and a cherry cobbler. Wish me luck.


Welcome aboard 3happytravellers....let us know more about you! We're a friendly chatty group!

Have a great day.
Steph

[Skallywag]

Well it has been a very rainy day here in Kent but we went an met some friends at Ightham Mote which is a National Trust property not far away. She was telling me about the Duck tours of london and said they are excellent if anyone is interested.

Still trying to locate the link for the Med cruise just departed - want to know what money we have to have available for the porters would it be in USD of Euros I wonder.

Thank you for the information on the laptop am starting to get the hang of it now - not good with new technology.

Bren

[auntsue1]

I sure did read that! :scared1: :headache: :scared: We felt so bad for them! It also shows that there are good people in this world. It was nice of Starbucks to call back when they found her passport. :thumbsup2 I just hope they can still get most of the excursions & reservations they want. However, in the big scheme of things @ least they are still going.

My DB says "See that shows why you shouldn't go to Starbucks!" :rolleyes1 Yea right like that's going to happen! :lmao:

[LisaTex]

Anticipating trip reports from the 11 day - i keep checking the trip reports - I need to get out of the house. Has everyone seen the video on utube of the Magic going in to Barcelona? It and the music made me cry (or was it that i just got in from the AUstin wine festival, or that the spurs lost or that I have a million things still to do) Anyway, they were happy tears:goodvibes

Just an FYI in case anyone is still looking for last minute excursions - I just realized that the concierge team had put VIP pisa on my itinerary without me knowing it. (I had called and asked about it but had never confirmed) So I will be calling Tuesday to cancel it - hopefully it will then be available for anyone who may want it.

Does anyone know if you call your bank and let them know what is going on, will they let you take an unlimited amount out with your ATM once we are there?

All these last minute questions!:eek:

Have a great Monday off!!

[auntsue1]

Anticipating trip reports from the 11 day - i keep checking the trip reports - I need to get out of the house. Has everyone seen the video on utube of the Magic going in to Barcelona? It and the music made me cry (or was it that i just got in from the AUstin wine festival, or that the spurs lost or that I have a million things still to do) Anyway, they were happy tears:goodvibes

Just an FYI in case anyone is still looking for last minute excursions - I just realized that the concierge team had put VIP pisa on my itinerary without me knowing it. (I had called and asked about it but had never confirmed) So I will be calling Tuesday to cancel it - hopefully it will then be available for anyone who may want it.

Does anyone know if you call your bank and let them know what is going on, will they let you take an unlimited amount out with your ATM once we are there?

All these last minute questions!:eek:

Have a great Monday off!!

I watched the You tube video of the Magic coming into Tenerife & I cried. Trouble was I was in the lobby of our hotel in the mountains & other people most have wondered what my problem was. My DB couldn't believe that got me all choked up! :rolleyes1

My name is Sue & I'm also addicted to Disney.

[taysmom]

I wanna cry...whats the link to the youtube video. The barcelona arrival.

;)
S

[taysmom]

I saw on another thread that phil collins and hannah montana are supposed to cruise as some point. Phil won't be on ours unless genesis is coming as they are touring this summer until 7/14 in europe. I think they're coming to the states after that though. I can't find any info on hannah montana, but my daughter would die! She LOVES hannah montana. If there were any disney show actors on board, she'd be in 7th heaven!
Steph

[Worktoplay]

I read the post of those poor people losing their passport...I would die!

I'm so busy right now and I keep reading all the post on the current cruise. I really, really want to know whose going to be on our ship?? My son is hoping for Tony Hawk, but I think that is very unlikely! lol He would be happy with Carrie Underwood too. So...how do we get the insider info???

Steph,

Good luck with your baking! I've been dipping pretzels and cookies etc in chocolate for two days trying to make a big platter for my son's graduation party tomorrow!

In the next two weeks I have one baby shower, one wedding shower, one retirement party, five graduation parties, my son's prom, his awards ceremony...he's apparently getting one (darn the school for telling me...I hate keeping secrets!), oh and his graduation on either the 12th or 13th depending on weather. So....when to pack!!!! I'll be the one at Mickey Mates looking for a toothbrush! LOL

I'm rambling....that's what I do when I get excited and I'm officially excited!!!!

Can't wait!!!

Marie

[bmr12]

I saw on another thread that phil collins and hannah montana are supposed to cruise as some point. Phil won't be on ours unless genesis is coming as they are touring this summer until 7/14 in europe. I think they're coming to the states after that though. I can't find any info on hannah montana, but my daughter would die! She LOVES hannah montana. If there were any disney show actors on board, she'd be in 7th heaven!
Steph

Oh, my daughter is bananas about Hannah Montana right now. That would really make her trip, but Hannah looks to be playing (http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/gma-concerts.php) in NY,NY during our cruise, so I think that dream won't be coming true :(

[Worktoplay]

Bummer, even my son was all for Hannah Montana! I think we need to rearrange her schedule! not lol After all, this is a special trip for all of us!!!

Marie

[pillow]

Who the heck is Hannah Montana????

-J

[PURTYPAT1]

Who the heck is Hannah Montana????

-J


My DD almost had a heart attack when I told her that Hannah(she is a teen singer Billy Ray Scyus daughter)& actress on the Disney channel. Very popular & very much loved.

DD looked on the internet, & she will be on tour. I don't think she will be on our cruise :confused3

I found another live Med blog for everyone to read

http://schiffyinthemed.blogspot.com/

Steph & Maire, I can't seem to get away from these live blogs.

Auntie Sue, I think I am with you, Hi I'm Patricia & I am addicted to Disboards
LOL

[Worktoplay]

Patricia,

I know, I just can't get enough of these blogs! It makes it so real and even though I didn't get on this cruise until 100 or so days ago, I booked on the first day for a July cruise and I had to cancel because thre dates didn't match. I've been dreaming about doing the med for some time and when I heard Disney was going....I couldn't miss it!
I still don't think I can wait until the 16th to find out who our special entertainment is....how did Joey Fatone leak out? Hmmm....doesn't anyone know a CM?

Can you guess that I'll probably tell my son whose graduating that he's getting an award! LOL He told me now to go to the ceremony that he wasn't getting one....the school send me a letter....I really don't know what they were thinking....I guess they didn't want me to embarass myself my not going...but to expect me to keep a secret! Jeez!!!! So...I'm going to tell his girlfriend...lol I'll feel like I told someone and then maybe she will tell him...who knows! He'll probably get a award for something stupid! I don't know what they give awards for...first kid to graduate. He doesn't do sports, he's quite smart but with 600 kids in his class he's not in the top 20. He gets along great with adults so maybe he'll get an award for being the teacher's favorite? Not worth missing a day of work for in my opinion so they better make it good! lol

Yes, I'm punchie...only bound to get worse in the next couple weeks! Sorry!!!

Marie

[silver7]

:jumping1: :jumping1: Only 2 More Mondays Until We Cruise!!:jumping1: :jumping1:

[LisaTex]

I'm betting on Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom:love: :love:

[WVMD]

I'm betting on Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom:love: :love:

Shouldn't that say "praying for"???? :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

When we did the 10 day Christmas Cruise in 2004 we had Christy Carlson Romano (the voice of Kim Possible)....

Virgil
pirate:

[OhLawyr2]

Hello everyone this is my first time doing this so I hope it works. We are new to the dis boards and will be sailing on the June 16 cruise. Just wanting to say Hello

[Skallywag]

Hi Welcome to the board.

Just still trying to figure out who Joe Fatone is and what he does. Never heard of him at all but probably because I come from the wrong side of the pond.

We have had two solid days of rain here so assume that the draught is now well and truly over. Have been loading my pictures down on the new laptop and that has been fun. Lovely to look at them especially venice from a couple of years back. Still trying to figure out what time we are allowed on board but looks as if you have to be there for 5 p.m. lifeboat drill.

Bren

[taysmom]

:welcome: OhLawyr2

Tell us a little about yourself and who's travelling. You can find out about most of us a few pages back. We are a friendly bunch.

Patricia-
Joey Fatone was a member of the boyband *nsync. There were pretty big from 98-03. Justin Timberlake (who is quite popular now) was also a member of the group. Joey also had a small part in the movie "My big Fat Greek Wedding" and now is on broadway. He's the member of his group that had the personality. Seems like a fun guy, but who knows. :confused3

:tinker: I wish for some major pixie dust to have any one of the disney channel actors. That would make the Cruise for my daughter. She loves the character, but now gets that they are just people dressed up. If they had anyone of their "stars". OMG...I don't know what she would do. :scared1:

I have already set aside a packing/cleaning couple of days :laundy: right before we leave. It's just 2 weekends from now. :eek:

I CAN'T WAIT.....:cool1: party:

Have a great holiday.
Steph

[Skallywag]

Hi thanks for the reply not well up with celebrities even my daughter did not know who he was just hope someone gives me a nudge and tells me who the people are. Really need little grand-daughter for that she would know them all. Wish they were coming too will certainly miss them and daughters.

Looking forward to hearing what the weather is like in Italy it should start warming up from now on.
Bren

[PrincessJasmine08]

We found out on our own.
Well that sucks. Guess I'll go check all our excursions.

He would be happy with Carrie Underwood too. So...how do we get the insider info???

I think I would literally pass out if it was Carrie Underwood. She is amazing. Oh my goodness that would be AWESOME!!!!
Hello everyone this is my first time doing this so I hope it works. We are new to the dis boards and will be sailing on the June 16 cruise. Just wanting to say Hello
Welcome!!! :cool1:

OMG that passport story was awful. I am going to have to sew them to the inside of my shirt now or something. Just kididng.

[silver7]

:cheer2: Welcome OhLawyr2!!!:cheer2:

[auntsue1]

You should read a few of the postings to get to know some of us. We are a FRIENDLY bunch and definitely not shy. :grouphug:

I'm sure LeiLani (DVC4US) who is busy right now will invite you to our group's meet & greet in the Roy Suite. party:

If your interested there is a listing of who is on what excursion. So you can see if another Dis'er :chat: will be on that excursion.

Speaking of LeiLani....

LeiLani when you get a chance (don't laugh) will you run the list again of who's on what excursion?

Sue

[OhLawyr2]

Thanks so much for making us feel welcome. Well to tell you a littla about ourselves My husband Greg and I have 4 of our 5 children going with us My daughter Amanda is 17, son Gregory is 16, daughter Serena is 12 and Olivia is 8. We are really excited about our cruise. We are flying into Paris first and going to Disneyland in Paris for a day then off to Barcelona on Saturday for the cruise. We are in cabin #8016. This will be our 17th cruise with Disney and look forward to many more. :) thanks again for making us feel welcome....

Diane

[auntsue1]

I'm impressed! 17 Disney Cruises! You lucky duck! If we have any questions can we come to you? (Just kidding!) We're glad you decided to chat with us.

I'm going to give you the link (I hope) that lists some information about all of us & our plans for the cruise. It's the posting @ the bottom of the page. :) http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1071396&page=135

[WVMD]

Thanks so much for making us feel welcome. Well to tell you a littla about ourselves My husband Greg and I have 4 of our 5 children going with us My daughter Amanda is 17, son Gregory is 16, daughter Serena is 12 and Olivia is 8. We are really excited about our cruise. We are flying into Paris first and going to Disneyland in Paris for a day then off to Barcelona on Saturday for the cruise. We are in cabin #8016. This will be our 17th cruise with Disney and look forward to many more. :) thanks again for making us feel welcome....

Diane

Welcome!!!

We're in 8532 - my daughter Lauren will be excited about having another 12 yr old on board. She's trying to figure out how to hang out at the teen club as it is.....

OK - we now know who's in the Roy and one of the Cat. 2s. That leaves the Walt and the other Cat. 2 for our celebrity guests...... :rotfl:

How did you ever manage to do 16 cruises without hanging out at the DIS? :confused3 You realize that you are now one of "those people"...... (we always got that when we had shirts on or something - along with our door decorations....)

We're from Charleston WV - soon to be Wheeling WV....

There's Frances, Lauren and me.

We look forward to meeting you along with everybody else....

Virgil
pirate:

[Worktoplay]

We're in 8532 - my daughter Lauren will be excited about having another 12 yr old on board. She's trying to figure out how to hang out at the teen club as it is.....

Virgil,

My son is trying to do the same! They need a mini teen club for 12 year olds!



Marie

[PURTYPAT1]

We're in 8532 - my daughter Lauren will be excited about having another 12 yr old on board. She's trying to figure out how to hang out at the teen club as it is.....

Virgil,

My son is trying to do the same! They need a mini teen club for 12 year olds!



Marie

I third the motion for mini teen club for 12 year olds!!!

Welcome Diane & family OhLawyr2 clan :banana:

[OhLawyr2]

I agree I wish they also had a in between club for the 12 year olds. They do make exceptions though I remember my daugter Olivia who is 8 now being able to go the lab instead of the club. I think she was 7 at the time and they let her go in with the 8-9. It looks like there is going to be alot of 12 year olds on this time so they should have a great time. talking on here is so exciting:banana:

[Illumination750]

hi mom :):banana:

[taysmom]

Sue:
I saved the list so here you go. It might not be updated if anyone has made changes..but this is what was posted earlier by leilani.
6/16 Barcelona Excursions
Depart Port 10:00PM
· Flamenco and Tapas at Spanish Village
PurtyPat1 WVMD
Worktoplay
DVC4US(Brittany)

6/18 Palermo Excursions
7:00am to 5:00pm

· Selinunte & Marinella
Auntsue1
Disney Lover Linda
LisaTex

· A Day at the Farm
PurtyPat1

· Palermo & Ballaro Market
Carolmb - AM

· Mondello Beach
Wonder
DVC4US - PM

· Boat Ride to Zingaro Park
Scallywag
WVMD

· Sights of Palermo
Bmr12 - PM

· Village of Cefalu
Jeff Spencer - AM

· Mysterious Palermo
Bartty

· On Their Own
Pillow taysmom
Silver7 also
Worktoplay jmcdonnell04
vtiffany

6/19 Naples Excursions
6:30am to 7:00pm
· Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri for Families
Pillow wonder
Auntsue1
Disney Lover Linda

· Timeless Pompeii and the Flavors of Sorrento
Silver7

· Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri
PurtyPat1 jmcdonnell04
Also bartty
Bmr12 WVMD

· Leisurely Sorrento
vtiffany

· Private Tours
Worktoplay Jeff Spencer
Carolmb LisaTex
DVC4US

· On Their Own
Skallywag
Taysmom


6/20 Olbia Excursions
8:30am to 5:30pm

· Coda Cavallo Beach
PurtyPat1 - 9am
Worktoplay - 9am

· La Cinta Beach
Carolmb - 9:15am

· Costa Smeralda
Wonder - 8am

· Train to Gallura
Skallywag

· Day at Sea at Maddalena Archipelago
DVC4US, Taysmom

· Gnochetti Sardi & Ravioli
Bartty
WVMD

· Disney Beach Excursion (?)
LisaTex

· On Their Own
Pillow auntsue1
Silver7 Disney Lover Linda
Bmr12 Jeff Spencer
Jmcdonnell04 vtiffany


6/21 Civvitavecchia (Rome)
7:30am to 10:00pm

· Ultimate Rome Experience
Pillow

· Exclusive VIP visit of the Vatican and Highlights of Rome
Silver7 wonder
Disney Lover Linda DVC4US
PurtyPat1 bartty
WVMD auntsue1

· Private Tours
Worktoplay Jeff Spencer
Carolmb LisaTex
Bmr12

· Jumping Back Into Eternal Rome
Taysmom vtiffany
Also
JMCdonnell04

· On Their Own
Skallywag


6/23 La Spezia (Florence)
7:30am to 7:00pm

· Portofino and Santa Margherita
Pillow
WVMD

· Florence and Michelangelo
Silver7 bartty
Disney Lover Linda
Bmr12

· Florence and Pisa
Auntsue1 also
PurtyPat1 jmcdonnell04
Wonder

· Cinque Terre Scenic Boat Tour
Skallywag - AM

· Private Tours
Worktoplay Jeff Spencer
Carolmb LisaTex
DVC4US

· Pisa
Taysmom

· Florence on your Own
vtiffany


6/24 Marseille
7:30am to 7:30pm

· Arles and the Olive Oil Mills of Les Baux
Silver7

· Marseille and the Little Train
Auntsue1 - PM
Disney Lover Linda - PM

· Marseille City Tour
PurtyPat1 - AM LisaTex
Wonder - AM
WVMD

· Calaques of Cassis
Worktoplay - PM
Bmr12
vtiffany

· Soap and Marseille City
DVC4US - AM

· Private Tour
Pillow
Carolmb
Jeff Spencer

· Aix En Provence
Taysmom

· Chateau Neuf Du Pape and Avignon
Bartty

· On Their Own
Skallywag
Also
JMCdonnell04

· A Panoramic Tour of Marseilles
vtiffany


6/25 Villefranche
8:00am to 6:00pm

· Juan Les Pins Day at the Beach
Pillow

· Monaco, the Marina, and the Little Train
Auntsue1 - AM
Disney Lover Linda - AM

· Monaco, Monte Carlo, and Eze
PurtyPat1 - AM also
Wonder - AM jmcdonnello4
Taysmom

· Evening Casino
PurtyPat1 taysmom
Worktoplay bartty
DVC4US

· Highlights of Monaco and Top Car Muesum
Worktoplay
DVC4US(Rich and the guys)

· Create Your Own Perfume
DVC4US(Lani and the girls)
WVMD(Frances and Lauren)

· Private Tour
Carolmb
Jeff Spencer
LisaTex

· Nice & Monaco
Bmr1

· Cannes. Grasse, and St Paul
Bartty

· Nice & Eze with Wine and Cheese
WVMD(Virgil)

· Highlights of Monaco and Monte Carlo
vtiffany

Palo Reservations

Brunch

6/17
silver7 - 10:30am
WVMD - 10:30am

6/22
DVC4US - 10:30am

High Tea

6/22
silver7 - 3pm

Dinner

6/16
auntsue1 - 8pm
Disney Lover Linda - 8pm

6/18
worktoplay - 7pm
DVC4US - 8:30pm
Taysmom - 7pm

6/19
vtiffany

6/20
wonder - 9pm
DVC4US - 7pm
Also - 7:30pm
JMCdonnell04 - 8pm

6/22
pillow - 6:30pm
purtyPat1 - 6pm
WVMD - 7pm

6/24
Auntsue1 - 7pm
Disney Lover Linda - 7pm
Wonder - 9pm
6/26
PurtyPat1 - 6pm

London
Before Cruise
Carolmb 6/9 - 6/11
DVC4US 6/10 - 6/14
LisaTex 6/8

After Cruise
PurtyPat1 6/27
Carolmb 6/27
Taysmom 6/30

Paris
Before Cruise
Carolmb 6/11 - 6/13
(overnight train to Barcelona)
JMCdonnell04 6/13 - 6/16
Lisa Tex

After Cruise
Wonder 6/27 - 6/30
DVC4US 6/27 - 7/1
Taysmom 6/27 - 6/30
Vtiffany 6/27 - 6/30


Wow..17 cruises! Thats great. This is our first cruise, so you can "show us the ropes" :)
Well, my daughter will love having another 8 year old. My DD is in 3rd grade (just turned 9) there are a few 7-9 year olds on this board. I am sure there will be more on board, but it's nice to know in advance. Taylor gave up her party this year to go to eurodisney, so we'll be headed there afterwards.

Also, the travel channel has alot of shows about many of the places we'll be travelling. There's one called "not your average travel guide" which is quick blurbs about popular and not so well know spots to check out. Plus info on metro/bus/train systems. Check it out. I've tivo'd so much. Good thing regular tv is over!

Have a great day..again. Gotta get baking.
Steph

[vtiffany]

Thanks so much for making us feel welcome. Well to tell you a littla about ourselves My husband Greg and I have 4 of our 5 children going with us My daughter Amanda is 17, son Gregory is 16, daughter Serena is 12 and Olivia is 8. We are really excited about our cruise. We are flying into Paris first and going to Disneyland in Paris for a day then off to Barcelona on Saturday for the cruise. We are in cabin #8016. This will be our 17th cruise with Disney and look forward to many more. :) thanks again for making us feel welcome....

Diane

I, too, am new to the disboards. This will be our 5th Disney cruise, but, the first to worlds unknown. I am so glad I found the disboards as I am less anxious about everything for this cruise. There are fellow 'dissers' on almost all of our excursions and as it is only myself and my DH, I look forward to the familiarity of others. Even though we've never met, I still feel that friendships have been made. And I think it's nice to vacation with friends!:thumbsup2 Let us know what your excursions are and look forward to chatting back with you.

Vicki

[PURTYPAT1]

I, too, am new to the disboards. This will be our 5th Disney cruise, but, the first to worlds unknown. I am so glad I found the disboards as I am less anxious about everything for this cruise. There are fellow 'dissers' on almost all of our excursions and as it is only myself and my DH, I look forward to the familiarity of others. Even though we've never met, I still feel that friendships have been made. And I think it's nice to vacation with friends!:thumbsup2 Let us know what your excursions are and look forward to chatting back with you.

Vicki

Vicki, how nice, you are bringing tears to my eyes. Looking forward to meeting you too.

I guess you can call me the "Queen of Blogs" I just can't get enough. Here is another Blog I found today.

http://allearsnet.com/blogs/debwills/

I am just about all packed, now I just have to pack DD. Jasmine, the passport story freaked me out too. I think I am going to sew my passports to my inside shirts too :scared1:

[vtiffany]

Our favorite restaurant at EPCOT is Alfredo's in Italy. My DH(Tom) and I think the original restaurant is in Florence. Does anyone know for sure?:confused3 We really want to dine at the original. Anyone care to join us?

Vicki

[vtiffany]

I think the excitement is just getting to us. I 'teared up' watching the firewords welcoming the Magic into Barcelona. Not that I'm hormonal or anything right now:rotfl: Sorry Gentlemen, that's the last mention of that for me.

Later all,

Vicki

[taysmom]

Here's another great blog
http://icunurse-celeste-travels.blogspot.com
She had podcasts too, so if you have sound on your computer you can hear her descriptions.
Which is great.
S

[auntsue1]

Thanks for reposting it! Now that I'm home I can print it. Stupid question, how do you save this? I'm computer illiterate but learning. Looks like you're quite the computer guru!

[auntsue1]

I think the excitement is just getting to us. I 'teared up' watching the firewords welcoming the Magic into Barcelona. Not that I'm hormonal or anything right now:rotfl: Sorry Gentlemen, that's the last mention of that for me.

Later all,

Vicki

It's so nice to hear from new friends on this post! We're going to be together for 11 days, so it's nice to know some people before we go. Which is... REAL SOON! :yay: :woohoo:

[taysmom]

Sue-
Highlight whatever you want to save and right click. Select copy and then paste it into a word document.
For future reference. ....

I've been reading about other dissers bringing little trinkets...I thought that might be fun. Anyone interested? We could find something small that symbolizes where we are from to give to each other. A keepsake from around the world. ;)
If your interested, post here. I'll keep a list so we know how many want to participate. 1 trinket per group, not person, lets keep the cost down.
I already have an idea for my gifts :)

Steph

[auntsue1]

Sue-
Highlight whatever you want to save and right click. Select copy and then paste it into a word document.
For future reference. ....

I've been reading about other dissers bringing little trinkets...I thought that might be fun. Anyone interested? We could find something small that symbolizes where we are from to give to each other. A keepsake from around the world. ;)
If your interested, post here. I'll keep a list so we know how many want to participate. 1 trinket per group, not person, lets keep the cost down.
I already have an idea for my gifts :)

Steph

I also noticed this. If I understand you, each person buys one gift? Everyone who posted about receiving a gift from a dis'er liked the idea. Disney Lover Linda is @ work right now but I'm sure she'll go for this idea.

Sue

[auntsue1]

By all records, we SHOULD receive our documents this week! :dance3:

[OhLawyr2]

I have a question where did you get the banner the Pirates of the Mediterranean. It is really neat. Also I would love to be a part of your gift exchange. I did read about it in the past boards. I think it would be a great way to get to know everyone. As far as excursions, we are not signed up for any yet. We have been really busy the past couple of months and have not had time to sign up for any. I am hoping to get into a few, if not we will probably go thru alot of local people for tours which is what we have done in the past

Diane

[auntsue1]

I have a question where did you get the banner the Pirates of the Mediterranean. It is really neat. Also I would love to be a part of your gift exchange. I did read about it in the past boards. I think it would be a great way to get to know everyone. As far as excursions, we are not signed up for any yet. We have been really busy the past couple of months and have not had time to sign up for any. I am hoping to get into a few, if not we will probably go thru alot of local people for tours which is what we have done in the past

Diane

The banner was made by Brian who designed our t-shirts. They originally had skull & crossbones much like what you see in the Pirates of Caribbean logo. However, cafe press (who does the shirts) or Disney keep taking the pirate off the logo. I don't know if he plans on putting it up anymore. But you can just copy the image from one of ours & download it to your signature (using the right click). :thumbsup2

Sue

[PURTYPAT1]

OK everyone, I took the plunge & saved $3,000.00 Jenna & I are now in cabin 6004 :banana:

Does anyone know how many people are in our group for gifts??? Gifts are fine, my problem is fitting it my suitcase LOL

[DVC4US]

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

Well, the big weekend is over. Open house went over really well and we had about 115 people. Thank goodness my mom and aunt were here to help because I finished Britt's slideshow(pictures on DVD) at about 12pm and the open house was at 2pm.:eek: I was kinda crazy between Friday and Saturday. :crazy: But everything worked out great and it was a nice event. Graduation was yesterday:woohoo: and I do have to say it brought a tear to our eyes.:sad1: It's just nice to have all of that over with so now I can start to focus on the cruise. All of the company have gone home also except my parents and they will leave on Wednesday.

Sue - I am on the laptop right now and the list is on my desktop so I will make sure it is updated tonight and repost it tomorrow.

[PURTYPAT1]

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

Well, the big weekend is over. Open house went over really well and we had about 115 people. Thank goodness my mom and aunt were here to help because I finished Britt's slideshow(pictures on DVD) at about 12pm and the open house was at 2pm.:eek: I was kinda crazy between Friday and Saturday. :crazy: But everything worked out great and it was a nice event. Graduation was yesterday:woohoo: and I do have to say it brought a tear to our eyes.:sad1: It's just nice to have all of that over with so now I can start to focus on the cruise. All of the company have gone home also except my parents and they will leave on Wednesday.

Sue - I am on the laptop right now and the list is on my desktop so I will make sure it is updated tonight and repost it tomorrow.

Congrat's LeiLani :cheer2:

[auntsue1]

Steph,

I know it's too early but just let us know how many is in our gift group. I guess then you buy a small gift for everyone in our group. I like that idea!

So far by my memory: auntsue1, Disney Lover Linda, Taysmom, PurtyPat1, OhLawyer2.

Do we want to set a "basic limit" of $5.00 or so?

Except for PURTYPAT she just saved $3,000!!! ::yay: :yay: :yay: (she can buy us all BIG Gifts!) :lmao: (Just Kidding!)

[auntsue1]

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

Well, the big weekend is over. Open house went over really well and we had about 115 people. Thank goodness my mom and aunt were here to help because I finished Britt's slideshow(pictures on DVD) at about 12pm and the open house was at 2pm.:eek: I was kinda crazy between Friday and Saturday. :crazy: But everything worked out great and it was a nice event. Graduation was yesterday:woohoo: and I do have to say it brought a tear to our eyes.:sad1: It's just nice to have all of that over with so now I can start to focus on the cruise. All of the company have gone home also except my parents and they will leave on Wednesday.

Sue - I am on the laptop right now and the list is on my desktop so I will make sure it is updated tonight and repost it tomorrow.

WOW!! You must be exhausted with all those people @ your house, but what a special time!

Sue

[auntsue1]

Gee! I think I've run my mouth (or fingers) tonite on the Dis board. I promise I'll just sit back & let others chat. ;) (or maybe I have my fingers crossed!)

[DVC4US]

:welcome: Welcome OhLawyr2! :welcome:

I don't know if you've read back through all the pages, but we lucked out and got the Roy Suite for this cruise so we are hosting a DIS meet and greet in the Suite on the first sea day. Everyone is welcome so if you and your family would like to join us just let me know. I am keeping a list with everyone's cabin numbers because I plan to send out a reminder on the 16th.

Also, I am trying to put together a list with all the information for everyone such as when you are arriving in Barcelona and what excursions you are planning on doing. This way we can see who is going on the same excursions so we can look for each other. On page 115 there is a list of questions if you want to look at them.

I know you are still trying to figure everything out so just let me know when you have made your plans and if you want to be added to the list.

[DVC4US]

Thanks so much Patricia and Sue. It was a busy and crazy weekend but it turned out great. We had the food catered so that was one less thing I had to worry about. I thought it was going to rain(which it did earlier in the day) but it cleared up and was really nice during the open house.

[OhLawyr2]

LeiLani,

Thank you so much for inviting us to your meet and greet. We would love to come and meet everyone. Our room # is 8016
As far as the questions:
We are at the early diinner seating
At this time we do not have anything booked at Palos
We arrive in Paris on June 14, We are doing Disneyland on the 15th
We arrive in Barcelona on the 16th in the morning
We are not celebrating any special occasions
We are not signed up for any excursions yet :confused:
Hopefully we will try to get on a few or we will be doing alot of walking.

Looking forward to meeting you all
Diane

[Worktoplay]

LeiLani,

Congrats! I'm glad everything turned out so well. Congrats to your daughter for her graduation!

I just had my son's graduation party tonight at a restaurant and it was a huge success! I thought my husband was going to kill me since I kept adding to the guest list but when the bill came he didn't flinch! Yeah! It worked out so well, we had a private room with pool tables and fooseball and for the adults the important stuff...a bar! lol It was buffet and everyone mingled with everyone. All was good...one more event taken care of before we leave for the med! My son still has his prom Friday night and then graduation on the 12th so its far from over for us.

Patricia,

So did you downgrade to the cat 12? I'm surprised you can still do that...lucky you! I would have but since I used points there were too many restrictions. I doubt that you will regret it, I'm thinking you will spend very little time in your room anyway.

About the gifts.....count me in!

Marie

[buspilot@cox.net]

:rolleyes1

[PURTYPAT1]

LeiLani,

Congrats! I'm glad everything turned out so well. Congrats to your daughter for her graduation!

I just had my son's graduation party tonight at a restaurant and it was a huge success! I thought my husband was going to kill me since I kept adding to the guest list but when the bill came he didn't flinch! Yeah! It worked out so well, we had a private room with pool tables and fooseball and for the adults the important stuff...a bar! lol It was buffet and everyone mingled with everyone. All was good...one more event taken care of before we leave for the med! My son still has his prom Friday night and then graduation on the 12th so its far from over for us.

Patricia,

So did you downgrade to the cat 12? I'm surprised you can still do that...lucky you! I would have but since I used points there were too many restrictions. I doubt that you will regret it, I'm thinking you will spend very little time in your room anyway.

About the gifts.....count me in!

Marie

Hi Marie,

Congrat's are in order for you too!!!! Is your son & friends going to the Jersey Shore after the prom??? That's what all the Northern Jersey kids do. They usually go to Seaside, which is taking over by teens.

Thank you for the :thumbsup2 on the downgrade. LOL I walked 4 miles on Friday, debating with myself to do this. :scared1:

When we get to Spain, maybe you can explain to me, all about the points, I hear it discuss on the disboards, every now & then but never knew what it is about.

Does anyone know about how many gifts we will need??? I know the perfect gift but need to have an ideal on about how much 25 to 30???? Anyone??

Big day tomorrow, got a field day again in DD's school.

Good night all

Patricia

[PURTYPAT1]

I have been lurking the board for a few weeks. I am coming with my wife and 17 yr old daughter.

Buspilot

Hi Buspilot,

"Welcome"pixiedust:

When are you arriving in Barcelona? Where are you staying?

Have you booked your tours as of yet?

Is this your first Disney Cruise?

Patricia

[PrincessJasmine08]

Jasmine, the passport story freaked me out too. I think I am going to sew my passports to my inside shirts too :scared1:
Perfect. So glad I could inspire others to follow in my madness.
Our favorite restaurant at EPCOT is Alfredo's in Italy. My DH(Tom) and I think the original restaurant is in Florence. Does anyone know for sure?:confused3 We really want to dine at the original. Anyone care to join us?

Vicki
I remember reading that the one in Epcot is a chain too but I can't remember where it started.
reference. ....

I've been reading about other dissers bringing little trinkets...I thought that might be fun. Anyone interested? We could find something small that symbolizes where we are from to give to each other. A keepsake from around the world. ;)
If your interested, post here. I'll keep a list so we know how many want to participate. 1 trinket per group, not person, lets keep the cost down.
I already have an idea for my gifts :)

Steph
My only dilemma is what do we have in Cincinnati that anyone actually wants? :confused: Jim?
I have been lurking the board for a few weeks. I am coming with my wife and 17 yr old daughter.

Buspilot

Welcome!!!

Congrats to all the graduates!!!

[buspilot@cox.net]

Hi Buspilot,

"Welcome"pixiedust:

When are you arriving in Barcelona? Where are you staying? Not Sure Yet

Have you booked your tours as of yet? NO

Is this your first Disney Cruise? YES

Patricia

Not Sure Yet

NO

YES

[PrincessJasmine08]

Okay, someone said they wanted to see pictures of the pirate scavenger hunt so all of you are going to have to suffer through them. I went with pirate wench for my costume.

Me in the middle:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t315/PrincessJasmine08_lee/Piracy/3amigos.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t315/PrincessJasmine08_lee/Piracy/huzzah.jpg
My younger sister. She's 16 and she's looking for people her age to hang out with on the cruise. She's digging for some sort of buried treasure.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t315/PrincessJasmine08_lee/Piracy/tinypirate2.jpg
My older sister had the entire formal living room decorated too look like it had water on the floor and there were gold coins and sails and all sorts of stuff.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t315/PrincessJasmine08_lee/Piracy/goldcoins.jpg
So, even though I really didn't care for the movie, the scavenger hunt was amazing (and my team won)!! :cool1:

[taysmom]

OK everyone, I took the plunge & saved $3,000.00 Jenna & I are now in cabin 6004 :banana:

Does anyone know how many people are in our group for gifts??? Gifts are fine, my problem is fitting it my suitcase LOL

Pat...you're right across from us..room 6003! :banana:

Steph,

I know it's too early but just let us know how many is in our gift group. I guess then you buy a small gift for everyone in our group. I like that idea!

So far by my memory: auntsue1, Disney Lover Linda, Taysmom, PurtyPat1, OhLawyer2.

Do we want to set a "basic limit" of $5.00 or so?

Except for PURTYPAT she just saved $3,000!!! ::yay: :yay: :yay: (she can buy us all BIG Gifts!) :lmao: (Just Kidding!)

Yea, you know what you are comfy with...I was thinking something small that represents where you are from. Even if (in my case) it's a golden gate bridge key chain. (of course it won't be:laughing: ) But you know, just go with your gut. I would recommend not spending a ton, as we have a cruise to pay for!

I have been lurking the board for a few weeks. I am coming with my wife and 17 yr old daughter.

Buspilot
welcome:
welcome to our group. We're fun and friendly. Join in;)

Hi Marie,

When we get to Spain, maybe you can explain to me, all about the points, I hear it discuss on the disboards, every now & then but never knew what it is about.

Does anyone know about how many gifts we will need??? I know the perfect gift but need to have an ideal on about how much 25 to 30???? Anyone??

Patricia
So far it's about 7 families, so let's set a deadline to join in...who's leaving the earliest. I know there are some abd people leaving earlier. Tentatively, let's say June 8th. I'll post the final list then. That gives everyone a week or so to pick up something. :thumbsup2

We'll explain all about DVC. I am sure they'll have a presentation. Which you should go to, as you'll probably pick up a freebie..they do have PINS that you can't get anywhere else, so maybe that?!? :confused:
After the presentation, you should sit down with us owners and ask all the questions they won't answer. Heck, I'd even go to a presentation, just to see how their selling now.:woohoo:

Allright...memorial day DONE! I have eaten too much this weekend :sick: Now my dd has one more day off school...inservice days!...then 8 days left. The time has flown by this year. I can't believe in just over 2 weeks we'll be boarding our plane.

Have a nice night everyone

Steph

[vtiffany]

Sue-
Highlight whatever you want to save and right click. Select copy and then paste it into a word document.
For future reference. ....

I've been reading about other dissers bringing little trinkets...I thought that might be fun. Anyone interested? We could find something small that symbolizes where we are from to give to each other. A keepsake from around the world. ;)
If your interested, post here. I'll keep a list so we know how many want to participate. 1 trinket per group, not person, lets keep the cost down.
I already have an idea for my gifts :)

Steph

I was also reading about this and wondered if it was just an unstated occurance. Remember, I'm new to this stuff. I'm glad we are having a discussion on it and count us in!

Who's gonna be the first to do the document dance this week?????:woohoo:

Vicki

[pillow]

OK, I'm a bit slow guys. Explain the gift thing to me. Each family or group buys small gifts for all other families/groups that want to participate??

-Jodie

[pillow]

To all those doing Palermo on your own . . .

Anyone planning to go to Mondello beach? We were thinking that we'd do a quickie city tour and then head to Mondello beach for the rest of the day. I'm wondering if anyone else is planning to go. Doesn't look too far from the port.

-Jodie

[pillow]

FYI - copied this from the blog link that Patricia posted . . . I'm assuming the lineup will be the same for our cruise . . .


Live Stage Shows – 11 night cruise

Saturday 5/26
Welcome Aboard – Let the Magic Begin

Sunday 5/27
Golden Mickeys

Monday 5/28/07
Michael Harrison

Tuesday 5/29
On the Nose – game show where only the nose knows for sure. Chance to win prizes

Wednesday 5/30
The Art of Story – new show – watch the stage come to life with singing, dancing and comedy in this spectacular salute to the wondrous voyage that’s about to begin

Wed 5/30 and Thur 5/31
Movie Night – Pirates of the Caribbean III

Friday 6/1
Twice Charmed

Saturday 6/2
Disney Magic Crew Talent Show

Sunday 6/3
When Mickey Dreams – Mickey Mouse dreams come to life in this musical spectacle guided by a cast of Cirque-like dream seekers.

Monday 6/4
Disney Dreams

Tuesday 6/5
Remember the Magic – Final Farewell

Saturday 5/26
Adventures Away party

Sunday 6/3
Pirates in the Caribbean Party

Monday 6/4
Party Paradiso – new

[LisaTex]

Hello! Count us in for the gift exchange. Might not be too exciting as we are leaving in JUST 10 DAYS!! So... does this mean we should bring those fish holder thingamajigs that they talk about on the other threads? Or - should we just do a person-to-person exchange? Either is fine with me.

Did anyone else read the good, the bad and the ugly trip report? What did you think?

Have a great week.

:cheer2: GO SPURS GO:cheer2:

[LisaTex]

Oh and PJ - great pirate look! Does anyone know how to post a poll???

[vtiffany]

We are doing Palermo on our own, too. Can we just walk there from the port, :confused3 , or do we have to take a taxi? It would be great to hook up with others not on an excursion. Let's talk at the meet and greet on Sunday.:thumbsup2

Vicki

[pillow]

Vicki,

To get to Mondello, we'd have to take a cab or public bus - don't think its that far though. The entire Mondello area looks great - shops, restaurants, etc. The DCL excursion just isn't long enough for me. We'll talk more later.

-Jodie

[taysmom]

Ok, here's the deal.
Everyone who wants to participate will bring a small trinket from home for each "disname" that wants in. Not each person, just each "disser". I think it should be something that represents where you're from, but really it could be anything you like. Spend as much or as little as you like too, but lets be real..those credit card bills will arrive soon after the trip :eek: so use your best judgement. Don't worry if it's hokey or silly. The point is to bring something the each of us will remember YOU for. :grouphug:

So far we have the following participants:
Auntsue1, Taysmom, Disneyloverlinda, Purtypat1, OHLawyer2, Worktoplay, Princessjasmine, Vtiffany, Lisatex and maybe pillow (wasn't sure if that was a yes or a no)

We can exchange anytime or leave them at each others doors or ?? I don't know, but we'll find a place. Maybe even the last sea day as a goodbye to each other. I'm sure we could find a place to meet then.

Lisatex leaves on June 7th, so we should change the last day to participate and make it June 3rd. :hourglass

Alrighty, just another thing to pack, but it'll be fun.:cool1: Now...who was working on those bracelets? I think I need to bring some money for those..or are they not happening? Someone refresh, please don't make me read back. :confused:


Cya later
Steph

[pillow]

It would definitely have to be something small to fit into suitcases. Should we set a price limit on this - x$ per gift?

-Jodie

[silver7]

I would like to participate with the exchange :cool1:

PJ, what great costumes!pirate:

Welcome buspilot!:banana: Lurk no more :lmao: What room are y'all in?

Wow Marie and Leilani, y'all had good memories made this last weekend:goodvibes My DS wanted none of that, just wanted to go to WDW for graduation.:laughing:

We are BAD--we are adding excursions still. We just added the perfume one for DMIL and I, and the guys are going to see the Prince of Monaco's cars :woohoo: Tried to get one in Palermo but they don't have one for what we want, so it is on our own! Still don't have one for Olbia :rolleyes1

Lisatx was ordering the bracelets :cheer2:

Vicki, the last Disney cruise I was on was so much fun because of the Disboard people--it was like having a friend around every corner!:yay:

Who is getting their docs today??:dance3:

[LisaTex]

Bracelets should be in any day now. I told them I needed them before the 1st. If anyone wants them beforehand just PM me your address and I'll send them. Adult and youth sizes. No $$ necessary:) will try to post a pic once I get them - try being the key word - I am technostupid.:crazy: :crazy:

[Marla Hellwig]

The gift exchange sounds like fun - hopefully I can find something - add me to the list

Here is our schedule

06/12 - leave for London

June 13 - 15 - London

June 15 - Barcelona - we are at the Grand Marina Hotel

06/17 - Palo brunch

06/18 - Erice and Segesta

06/19 - Mt Vesuvius Hike and Pompeii

06/20 - Jeep Safari

06/21 - Utlimate Rome Experience

06/23 - Pisa

06/24 - Marseille City Tour

06/25 - Nice and Eza with Wine and Cheese

06/27 - the overnight train to Paris

06/28 - 07/01 - Disneyland Paris

07/01 - one day in Paris

07/02 - back home to Dayton via Paris, London and Chicago

[Skallywag]

Think the little girft idea is great what sort of price are you all thinking about and agree we should set one.

Trying to find out more info from the first cruise but cannot seem to find the link. According to the weather for Italy it was to be very windy in Napes today so hope all is going well.

At last after 2 days and nights it had stopped raining but is still very cold for the time of year.

Bren

[taysmom]

I think everyone should try to keep it low. I was going to try to find $3.00 and under. I have some places to check out. I must find something that represents me and where I'm from in california. hmm.. BTW...you can bring anything you want...I'm just giving suggestions.

Lisa- Yea! I know someone was..don't need to send, just couldn't remember what the deal was. Thanks for the update.

Alrighty..back to work.

CYA
steph

[Skallywag]

Just found this on the ba website and know we have to have this information when coming to the States but wonder if you need to look at your bookings and update. Looks like spain are asking for this.

Advance Passenger Information requirements for Spain from 13 June 2007

Summary
British Airways plans to meet the Advance Passenger Information (API) requirements of the Spanish authorities from 13 June 2007.


More information
This is the first enforcement of its kind on European routes and means that all airlines, including British Airways, will be required to collect specific information from every passenger travelling to Spain. This information is compulsory and is required for the purposes of ensuring aviation safety and security.

Below is a list of the information required:

· Full given names
· Surname
· Nationality
· Date of birth
· Travel document number e.g. passport number


One more thing to get sorted - Bren

[silver7]

Won't they have all of that from the reservation already? :confused3

I am such a dork--I just printed out all of the excursion descriptions :rotfl:

Time to wake the teenagers--that will take a while :lmao:

[Jeff Spencer]

We'd like to participate in the gifting! :)

[pillow]

OK, I'll participate too on the gifting. I think $3 per gift is a good limit. OK with everyone?

-Jodie

[Marla Hellwig]

3.00 is good for me

:)

[silver7]

Could we have a range? Maybe from $3-5? that way if someone finds a really cool Golden Gate Bridge keychain with blinky lights they can still get it :rotfl:

[cykojoe]

Could we have a range? Maybe from $3-5? that way if someone finds a really cool Golden Gate Bridge keychain with blinky lights they can still get it :rotfl:

I want one of those too!!!

[Marla Hellwig]

3 - 5 works for me but I will state, no cool Golden Gate Bridge keychain with blinky lights in this part of the country - land lock Ohio gal here

[WVMD]

We're in for the gift exchange..... gotta figure something out to give......
$3-5 is fine for us too....

Virgil
pirate:

[pillow]

$3 - $5 is fine with me. -Jodie

[auntsue1]

The $3-5 limit sounds good. But Gees, I'm from oil country & I thought I'd bring you all a small bottle of oil! :lmao:

[WVMD]

The $3-5 limit sounds good. But Gees, I'm from oil country & I thought I'd bring you all a small bottle of oil! :lmao:

First time I think I've ever been glad for the TSA regulations against liquid cargo....... :confused3 ;) :rotfl2: :rotfl:

Virgil
pirate:

[PrincessJasmine08]

Oh and PJ - great pirate look! Does anyone know how to post a poll???
Thanks! Just start a thread like normal and then after you post it you can add a poll. Does that make any sense?
Bracelets should be in any day now. I told them I needed them before the 1st. If anyone wants them beforehand just PM me your address and I'll send them. Adult and youth sizes. No $$ necessary:) will try to post a pic once I get them - try being the key word - I am technostupid.:crazy: :crazy:
Tell me more about these bracelets....
what do they look like?

[Worktoplay]

OK, $3-$5 is good for me! I have no great ideas so far, I don't think customs will allow me to bring Philly Cheesesteaks. Hmm...I'll come up with something!

Marie

[wonder]

I third the motion for mini teen club for 12 year olds!!!

Welcome Diane & family OhLawyr2 clan :banana:

Hi, We will have a 12 yr old DD on this cruise as well...We need to create them their on Dis Thread to talk to each other!!!

[Worktoplay]

Patricia,

Great idea, now that its getting closer I think the kids would enjoy talking to each other.

I know I've asked this before, are any of the kids out there bringing pins to trade or are they bringing their collection? I'm trying to talk my son into just bringing pins to trade but he'll be mighty disappointed if others have lots of pins to show.

Marie

[wonder]

Hi Steph,
Count us in on the gift giving

[taysmom]

We are not bringing our pins, but we're not big pin people either. I, of course, want some cool transatlantic pins, and will probably buy any of these "special" cruise pins, but did you see they are charging an 18% VAT on board on all purchases! Crazy.

3-5 sounds good to me. Guess i'll need to find blink light gg key chains. Did you know that the other day was the bridges 70th anniversay. FYI.

:)

Steph

[taysmom]

Here's the list so far:
Auntsue1, Taysmom, Disney Lover Linda, Purtypat1, OHLawyer2, Worktoplay, Princessjasmine, Vtiffany, Pillow, Lisatex, Silver7, Maria Hellwig, Skallywag, Jeff Spencer, WVMD and Wonder.
Cykojoe..are you in..I couldn't tell.


We grow fast!:banana: :rotfl:

Steph

[Worktoplay]

Steph,

I did not know about the 18% VAT, I thought everything on the ship would be in dollars. Can you fill out the form at the end of the trip and send in the receipts to get a refund of the VAT or am I just wishful thinking?

Marie

[silver7]

Cykojoe is not on our cruise, he just wishes he could be on the COOLEST MED CRUISE out there!:rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow:

[taysmom]

I don't know about that...I read about it or listened to it on icunurse's blog. I think it was on her podcast. Her voice showed the surprise to that and she suggested that you buy whatever you need onshore. I think I'll call dcl and find out...more info to come.
S

[booklover]

We also have a DD12. It would be great to get them e-mailing before the cruise.

[dylan'smom]

Hi! We are going on this cruise too -- so happy to have found this thread!! It's the 3 of us -- me (Bev), DH Gary, & DS Dylan, age 15.

Sounds like you have lots & lots of plans so far & I don't know if I'll ever catch up, but just wanted to subscribe to this & hope to get to see some of you on the cruise. I haven't posted here for ages too, so don't really even remember how to do it very well..... But thanks for all of the great tips I've read so far & I'll keep going back -- wow, so many pages of interesting stuff for our cruise!!!!

Also, just found those cool skull t-shirts from one of your posts -- thanks!!!

:dance3:

[silver7]

Hi Dylan's mom and Booklover!

Dylans mom I have a son who is two months shy of 15 that will be going on the cruise.

Booklover--what reading materials are you bringing? It looks like we will have tons of time on the buses going to the excursions!

What rooms are yall in, where are you from. . . you know we want to know the usual questions!

[auntsue1]

Welcome to our not so shy group! Sounds like you've been reading our postings so you probably know about our group get together. Just send LeiLani a message if you want to come.

Dylan's Mom good you got one of our designer t-shirts! They will be all the rage on the cruise!

Sue

[jmcdonnell04]

Hi, We will have a 12 yr old DD on this cruise as well...We need to create them their on Dis Thread to talk to each other!!!

I was thinking that last night that I would go back and see how many 12 year old young ladies we have so far. My daughters loves to email or IM and she will have nothing to do next week since school will be over. I will put a list and maybe we can send PM's to get them communicating.:wizard:

John

[taysmom]

Ok so DCL says there is no VAT fee onboard. We should remember that just in case. I am going to comment on the blog I saw it on to get clarification.
Also...GUESS WHAT...:banana: :banana: :cool1:
Florence and Pisa was AVAILABLE...I switched! Yahoo.

Now my excursion list is complete! So happy :love:

Steph

[PURTYPAT1]

I was thinking that last night that I would go back and see how many 12 year old young ladies we have so far. My daughters loves to email or IM and she will have nothing to do next week since school will be over. I will put a list and maybe we can send PM's to get them communicating.:wizard:

John

Good ideal John :thumbsup2

I haven't signed DD up on Disboards as of yet. I think it would be fun if they meet before hand.

I have been working on my gifts all night. I think I am all done.

Everyone, your going to love mine!!!!!!!!

Had a long........day today, can hardly keep my eyes open. Off to bed

Good night

PS, Lauren you look magnificent in your costume

[taysmom]

We also have a DD12. It would be great to get them e-mailing before the cruise.

Hi! We are going on this cruise too -- so happy to have found this thread!! It's the 3 of us -- me (Bev), DH Gary, & DS Dylan, age 15.

Sounds like you have lots & lots of plans so far & I don't know if I'll ever catch up, but just wanted to subscribe to this & hope to get to see some of you on the cruise. I haven't posted here for ages too, so don't really even remember how to do it very well..... But thanks for all of the great tips I've read so far & I'll keep going back -- wow, so many pages of interesting stuff for our cruise!!!!

Also, just found those cool skull t-shirts from one of your posts -- thanks!!!

:dance3:

Welcome to you both! We are a fun and friendly meet group...but we are also nosey! We want to know everything! Tell us about you. You can go back and see who we are on previous posts. About 3 pages back, you'll see who's on what excursion. Probably 20 pages back you'll see who we are, when we arrive.

And..dylansmom..we're from cali too. Northern california, just east of SF. I haven't met another cali on this thread. What part are you from?

Cya
Steph

[OhLawyr2]

Hi Wonder that would be great if we could get the kids to email before the cruise. I am not sure on how to do it. I am really new at all this.
Thanks again ,
Diane

[taysmom]

ICUceleste...took the circumvensia train from naples to sorrento. Said it was easy and under 10euro for a round trip ticket per person.
She said just no problems with people either. Her podcasts are great. I recommend listening to them. I commented on her blog, hoping to get some clarification on the VAT she stated. DCL CM said there are no additional taxes..so whats the deal?

Steph

[wonder]

I was thinking that last night that I would go back and see how many 12 year old young ladies we have so far. My daughters loves to email or IM and she will have nothing to do next week since school will be over. I will put a list and maybe we can send PM's to get them communicating.:wizard:

John

Sounds Great!!!! My daughter gets out of school next Thursday...and then 1 more week until the MAGIC!!!!!!

[auntsue1]

Steph, Congratulations on getting the Florence & Pisa! I know that was popular! Myself, DNiece Christine (7) and one of my newphews will also be on this excursion.

PurtyPat, You're done with the gifts! I haven't even started...:confused:

[wonder]

Hi Wonder that would be great if we could get the kids to email before the cruise. I am not sure on how to do it. I am really new at all this.
Thanks again ,
Diane

Hi Diane......Welcome!!! ....We are so excited to have another 12 yr old girl on board.... We also have 2 other Daughters ages 6 and 7. I will try to get a 12 yr old MEDHEAD THREAD started.

[DVC4US]

Welcome to all the newbies!

I don't know if you've read back through all the pages, but we lucked out and got the Roy Suite for this cruise so we are hosting a DIS meet and greet in the Suite on the first sea day. Everyone is welcome so if you and your family would like to join us just let me know. I am keeping a list with everyone's cabin numbers because I plan to send out a reminder on the 16th.

Also, I am trying to put together a list with all the information for everyone such as when you are arriving in Barcelona and what excursions you are planning on doing. This way we can see who is going on the same excursions so we can look for each other. On page 115 there is a list of questions if you want to look at them.

[wonder]

OK I think I need some help!!! How do you start a new thread? I did not see anywhere to do this.....Help!!!

Caroline