5/12-5/26, 2007- LIVE from the first MED repo cruise! Now adding PICS! :)

[Michelle2]

Hi everyone,

Here it is! My Live trip report like I promised!
party: party:
I am so excited to be on this cruise !!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

I know alot of people want to know how this cruise goes, especially those on the other repo on the way back, so here goes!

I have to make a few disclaimers:

1. My writings are in no way witty or funny like other posters on here---so sorry! (I wish I was, because I sure appreciate them.) So I hope my report isn't so dry that it bores anyone to tears. I pretty much just tell it as I see it.

2. I might not do it religiously every day, since I do not know how many minutes I will use up in 2 weeks instead of one.


OK intros:
Me- 35, Disney fanatic---bordering on OCD, but not too bad once I am on the ship!

DH- 37, sometimes acts like 5 (but please don't tell him that!) :rolleyes1 just kidding. He mostly goes along for the ride to appease me, but he is actually REALLY excited to be on this cruise. I think DCL is our compromise. :)

DS 4, our Stitch in every sense of the word. I would like to apologize to everyone on the cruise in advance. He is unpredicable and the hardest of all our 4 kids, so we never know what he will do sometimes.

We have 4 children all together, but our 3 oldest children 14, 13, and 10 are staying home with grandma and grandpa because of school. They actually wanted a break from their little brother, so are actually happy to stay home! :confused3

Right now, we are at the airport in Boise, Idaho, about ready to board our plane to Denver and then on to Orlando.
Now this is one of my most stressful part of the trip for me. I am doing this trip report while waiting for DS and DH to join me and its getting a little too close for comfort.
You see, my sister was supposed to drop us off at the airport, but bailed on us at the last minute, so he and DS dropped me off at the airport with the bags, and they went to drop the car off at my sister's house (she is letting us park in her garage) and had to call a taxi, and of course was waiting and waiting for it to come. I know they are on their way, but I ....

OK they just called and are through security and are eating at McD's. I feel a little better, but will be alot better once we are in Orlando! I have had so many mishaps with so many airlines, I don't trust any of 'em. ;)

We are boarding, talk to everyone later!



Edited 5/26/07: (still editing and adding the links, so still in constructioon)
Here is the table of contents for my portion of the trip report/updates:

Pre-trip report day, part one (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18615917&postcount=1)
Pre-trip report day, part two (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18625942&postcount=21)
Day 1: Boarding Day! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18650582&postcount=202) (new pics added 6/7/07)
Day 2: Mother's Day on Castaway Cay!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18650618&postcount=203) (new pics added 6/7/07)
Day 3: Day at Sea #1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18691022&postcount=271)
Day 4: Day at Sea #2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18691060&postcount=272)
Day 5: Day at Sea #3 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18726832&postcount=316)
Day 6: Day at Sea #4 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18726841&postcount=317)
Day 7: Day at Sea #5 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18749251&postcount=376)
Day 8: Day at Sea #6 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18778710&postcount=431)
Some pics of Tenerife (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18760263&postcount=401)
Day 9: Tenerife (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18778747&postcount=432)
Day 10: Sea day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18778764&postcount=433)
Day 11: Cadiz (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18797818&postcount=466)
Some pics of Gibraltar (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18808005&postcount=484)
Day 12: Gibraltar (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18817082&postcount=496)
Day 13: Last Day at Sea (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19149919&postcount=624) (new--added 6/11/07)
Day 14: Barcelona (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19490277&postcount=631) (new--added 6/30/07)
Disembarking Day :( and Barecelona day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19491271&postcount=632) (new--added 6/30/07)
Day 16: Flying home: Coming soon
Final thoughts and advice for future Med cruisers: Coming soon

[cmash95]

have a great trip!!!!!!

[WDWLVR]

Have a MAGICal cruise! I know you have a pretty large DIS group going and I'm sure you will all have a blast!

[MagicMe]

Oh my gosh - have a great trip!!! All those days at sea - heaven:cloud9:

[faireygod mother]

Have a wonderful time. I am looking forward to hearing what we can expect.

[lunsusie]

Hope you have a MAGICal cruise, with fair winds and calm seas!:sail:

[mickeymad]

Michelle!

Those of us on future Med cruises are SO thankful to you for posting live. We can live our trips through you. ....:hourglass


we will do the same on our trip so you can return in my memories, how's that? We are so looking forward to hearing EVERY juicy detail.... But... don't forget to take time to enjoy yourself as well. Posts after "Drink of the Day" Specials should be fun! :surfweb:

PS - Your writing is beautiful and funyy and witty... hey, we're an easy crowd to please!!! :flower3:

Thanks agian, Julie

[Ski-and-Sea]

Hope you have a MAGICal cruise, with fair winds and calm seas!:sail:

Ditto.......hopefully someone will be able to post some pics, too.

[2angelsinheaven]

Can't wait to meet some of you guys tomorrow, look for me over in Youth Activities. Till then, sweet Disney Dreams!

[PrettyInTink]

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

OOOOH, I can't wait for this one! I want to see lots of pics and hear all about all the special stuff that DCL is giving you! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Tink rules]

I hope it's a great trip!!!

Take lots of pictures!!!

[winotracy]

Have a great crossing!! See you in Barcelona !!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[Babs417]

Thanks for your live report we havent had one in a long time. Have a great time wish i was their.pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[CSNYDER]

Please make sure that you know who Susie is as I'll be using this venue to notify her if/when grandson #2 arrives!

[dreamcometrue]

have a fantastic trip and take good care of "our" Magic!! Can't wait to read your live report! How exciting!

[MJGirl]

Definitely subscribing ... Looking forward to your reports!

[lzj21428]

Here's wishing everyone on the repo a wonderful and magical time. Can't wait to hear all the details.

Fun, fun, fun for all. :yay: :yay: :yay: :goodvibes :goodvibes

[misseulalie]

Wow, I can't believe this is starting already. I'll see you tomorrow!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[disneyjunkie]

:surfweb: :surfweb: :surfweb:

[icunurse_celeste]

I'm so freakin jealous!

Hi Lynn & Scott, Georgie & Joe, Char & Andy, Bob & Lee, Linda & Robert, Ken & Shari, and Debbie!!!


Have a great time!:thumbsup2



Hi all the 11 night Southern Stalkers!:rotfl:

[Michelle2]

Michelle!

Those of us on future Med cruises are SO thankful to you for posting live. We can live our trips through you. ....:hourglass


we will do the same on our trip so you can return in my memories, how's that? We are so looking forward to hearing EVERY juicy detail.... But... don't forget to take time to enjoy yourself as well. Posts after "Drink of the Day" Specials should be fun! :surfweb:

PS - Your writing is beautiful and funyy and witty... hey, we're an easy crowd to please!!! :flower3:

Thanks agian, Julie

Thanks so much Julie!
And thanks so much everyone for the well wishes! I am excited to meet all the great Disers that I have talked with over the last little while. There are alot of us on that thread that only joined the last 2-3 months or so.

Well here we are at the Country Inn and suites at almost 1:00 am. Before you gasp in horror, you have to realize, that:

1. I am WAY too hyped up and excited to sleep...I have plenty of time to relax on the boat right? :rolleyes1

2. We are used to being 2 hours behind eastern time....

3. Our son slept almost the entire leg from Denver to Orlando :rolleyes:

4. Our flight was a little late (9:30 pm), and by the time we got our bags, got our car, and traveled to Port Canaveral, it was 10:30 pm. We checked in (the staff was very friendly) and had to make a walmart stop to get Dr Pepper and a case of water.

OK quick update:
Our flight in Denver looked like it was getting off to a great start and then suddenly pulled off of the runway. I told DH, I should have known it would not go so easily. LOL
The runway was so hot, it fried the breaks and overheated and engine? WHAT? That was one I NEVER heard before....:rolleyes: :headache:
So we had to sit and wait about 20 - 30 minutes for it to cool back down.

BUT looking back, I am really commenting about something SO miniscule. Our bags were arriving at the conveyor belt just as we were walking to it, all our bags made it ok, and we made it to Florida the night before, I did not care if we were a little late...Sometimes I get so uptight over tiny things. :rolleyes:

At Budget, there were only 1 to 2 people working at a time, and I waited for about 30 minutes for only a few people ahead of me! We all figured that since it was late, it would be obvious to have fewer people, but the wait did get old pretty fast.
BUT we did get upgraded from a fullsize to a full size SUV, so we were happy. There were not many cars in the lot, and must have ran out of full size.

***Since we have been in Orlando (about 5 monts ago), they said that there is a new policy where you have to bring your proof of insurance card with you to rent a car. I have no idea if he was telling that to make us rent supplemental insurance, but we did the liability only for $12 because we are worry warts, and did not have proof of insurance. He never said we could NOT rent a car, but made it seem that if we were pulled over, we would be in trouble for not having it. Maybe this was always the case, but they never asked about it before. Just wanted to give a heads up to anyone who does not know this changed recently. He said it happened about 5 months ago.

Country Inn and suites is a very nice place. I really like it! I will probably choose either here or the Residence Inn for future cruises. I love being close to port! :hyper: :hyper: (these smilies are so funny, I will probaby use them alot....)

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/jamadams83713/DisneyCruise2007067.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/jamadams83713/DisneyCruise2007068.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/jamadams83713/DisneyCruise2007069.jpg

And yes, I will post pictures. I have a photobucket account all set up and ready to go. Since I was in the inside of airports and airplanes all day today, and arrived in black of night, I did not take too many, but those that I did of the hotel room, etc, I will post soon. Pics are the best part!! Especially tomorrow....talk about one of the biggest thrills of the trip, embarkation!!!!

Then the trip REALLY begins!!!!!!!!! :yay: :cheer2: :banana:

[Timon]

YAY Michelle!!! SO glad you decided to do this! This is gonna be one POPULAR thread! By the time I got your PM with the link there were two pages of posts!!!

I am so excited for you and excited for us to read your live trippie!!

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/dance013.gif http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/dance014.gif http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/dance015.gif


I can't wait for your pics!!

Have a fabulous cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We will be staying at Country Inn & Suites in October, can't wait to hear all about it!! Let me know how the breakfast is tomorrow!!

[dreamcometrue]

glad to hear you like the CI&S. We'll be staying there in April! I can feel your excitement! Thanks for sharing!

[cruiseletters]

We'll be bringing the magic back home in Aug. I am loving the fact that you'll be sharing the voyage over. Thanks for all the effort, we can't wait to read about your adventures. Robin:cheer2: :cheer2:

[Tink rules]

Dr. Pepper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY FAVORITE!!!

Now... are you sure you packed enough... I don't want you to go through withdrawal...

Of course if you had also packed a case of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia to go along with it!!! :yay:

Just remember...we're there with you in thought... and dreams... and lots of pixie dust!!!

Say Hi To Minnie for me!!!

[GaCruisers]

I will be checking this everyday:surfweb: , we also are going to be bringing the MAGIC home in August and this will give us an idea of what is to come:cool1:

[todds34]

WOW lucky you. we hope you have a Magical time pixiedust: . Looking forward to reading your reports as it will add to the building excitement for our 18 July cruise.

[PURTYPAT1]

Enjoying your reports. Which rent a car did this?

Thank you so much for sharing your report, will be looking daily for your reports.

Keep the Magic, warm for us. Have a great time

:banana:

Patricia

[webray]

Have a great trip everyone. Look forward to the updates. :cool1:

Wine and Cheese meet at Scott and Lynn's was fantastic. What a great bunch going on this trip. It was great seeing everyone!

:wizard: :banana: :hippie: :cool1: :goodvibes :wizard:

[Hygiene99]

Early Reports, have Cruisers, Returning rental cars and lining up at the Port....

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

With Shirley making last minute Touches to her Special Baskets!!! :)
Before, Norm Runs them over to the Ship :wizard:


With a few Photos to follow....

[Pughfamilycruisers]

Thanks for the trip reports can't wait to read all about your activities on the way over to us here in Europe.

[MagicMe]

I'm getting so excited you'd think I was on the ship with you. :rotfl2: At least reading your "live" report is the next best thing:banana:

Can't wait to see pictures and to hear how they plan to entertain you on your trip across the Atlantic!

thanks again for posting.

[kpros]

Early Reports, have Cruisers, Returning rental cars and lining up at the Port....

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

With Shirley making last minute Touches to her Special Baskets!!! :)
Before, Norm Runs them over to the Ship :wizard:


With a few Photos to follow, If we ever get them!!!
Seems to be some problem on the other end!!!!

Seaulater left the airport with Adrienne this morning at 7:30am heading for the port. I think they were having a race with Scott for being first in line.

Ken

[misbel]

WOW, I feel like my vacation starts today with you guys!!! But I'm not leaving til July!!! :headache: I'm excited to hear live news from you guys. Have a GREAT trip!

[Verandah Man]

:wizard: Have a MAGICal adventure!!! :wizard:

[poconoboatniks]

Can't wait to hear about your trip!:surfweb: Have a great trip and we'll be seeing you in Barcelona

[Hygiene99]

Here are a few photo's
From the Port.....

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pbf6e472fb52b13f09efa4bcff041b6bf/e98cd0e1.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pf3ae4b1490a39cc24efd8cbe590b4e5b/e98cd0e0.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p4c274b76e25ee91a1b94ac78ad168231/e98cd0df.jpg

Seaulater and her husband Robert.. :woohoo:

Not First LOL

Front of the line!!

[plenam]

Have a great cruise. party: We will be watching you leave today on the webcam:sail:

Brett

[silver7]

I wonder how many people are watching this thread?popcorn::

Have a GREAT time y'all!:banana:

[webray]

Bob and Lee's flight is on time..we pick them up shortly to join everyone at the port!

I am guessing Scott is first in line, with his early morning departure time ..lol

[disneyjunkie]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pf3ae4b1490a39cc24efd8cbe590b4e5b/e98cd0e0.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p4c274b76e25ee91a1b94ac78ad168231/e98cd0df.jpg



Why are there numbers hanging from the awning?

Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but I've never cruised before.:sad1:

[Hygiene99]

Why are there numbers hanging from the awning?

Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but I've never cruised before.:sad1:


The numbers are for different pick up and Drop off area's..
:wizard:

[MagicMe]

Can someone post the link to the webcam so we can all enjoy her sailing???

thanks!!!!!

[silver7]

Two Palms: http://www.twopalms.com/

The Port Cam seems to be down: http://www.portcanaveral.org/webcam.htm

[icunurse_celeste]

Bob and Lee's flight is on time..we pick them up shortly to join everyone at the port!

I am guessing Scott is first in line, with his early morning departure time ..lol
I didn't know you were going Cheryl!

I also didn't know that Tony & Adrienne were going- MAN I REALLY FEEL LEFT OUT!

[jeanneg]

Have a great trip....can't wait to meet up with some of you on the 25th or 26th.

[MagicMe]

thanks silver7:thumbsup2

I clicked on the port cam and I get a picture but you can't make anything out. A bit cloudy. Maybe it will clear by sail time:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

Can someone post the link to the webcam so we can all enjoy her sailing???

thanks!!!!!


You can also check out the Radisson cam as well, especially when it gets closer to sailaway time. http://www.opusad.com/radissonwebcam/ Right now the Magic is sitting behind the Carnival ship on the Radisson cam.

[figment52]

I wonder how many people are watching this thread?popcorn::

Have a GREAT time y'all!:banana:

Count me in. popcorn:: popcorn:: I have lots to do today but I will be checking in eery hour or so. popcorn:: popcorn:: I haven't been this excited about someone elses cruise since the first Panama crossing.:dance3:

[disneyjunkie]

The numbers are for different pick up and Drop off area's..
:wizard:

Thanks

Count me in. popcorn:: popcorn:: I have lots to do today but I will be checking in eery hour or so. popcorn:: popcorn:: I haven't been this excited about someone elses cruise since the first Panama crossing.:dance3:


Add me to the list.

I have a huge list of things to get done today, but I plan to be right here when the ship sails.:surfweb:

[ThePhantomsGirl]

I'll be working when the ship sails...(but at least I'll still be at Epcot!)

Bon Voyage all you Magic sailors - we're living vicariously through you!

[Hygiene99]

I didn't know you were going Cheryl!

I also didn't know that Tony & Adrienne were going- MAN I REALLY FEEL LEFT OUT!


Cheryl is not going!!!

Just Adrienne ;) Not T&A ;)

Here is a site for Tracking the Magic.
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/cruiseships.phtml
C6PT7 = Call Sign.

[PrettyInTink]

:goodvibes I have WAY to much stuff I need to be doing today to be watching this thread like a hawk :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao:

:beach: Happy sailing! Post more pics when you can.

I bet Scott and Lynn were first in line :goodvibes

[taysmom]

Have fun! We're on the 3rd one in june! Can't wait for summer. Please post any info on the exchange rate on board and how it works. That would be appreciated!
S

[Hygiene99]

:goodvibes I have WAY to much stuff I need to be doing today to be watching this thread like a hawk :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao:

:beach: Happy sailing! Post more pics when you can.

I bet Scott and Lynn were first in line :goodvibes

OK

Who wants a lanyard!!!
The Lanyard Master Kpros / Ken :wizard:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p4f51fe419cd1db7344cdc2e395c05b77/e98c9a08.jpg

AHHHH Just look at HER..

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pe8b6031a9a66518b9dc653294ae3f541/e98c9a05.jpg

[OurDogCisco]

Woo Hoo.... BON VOYAGE!!!! Thanks for keeping us updated!!!

[PrettyInTink]

I want a lanyard! Hi Ken! :yay: :yay: :)

Peter, are you the official picture poster?

[BethA]

I am so jealous of all those sailing---will be watching this thread to hear about your magical trip.

No need to tell you to have a great trip!!! Thanks for posting this for all of us stuck at home.

Beth

[anty30]

subscribing. bon voyage!:hourglass

[Hygiene99]

I want a lanyard! Hi Ken! :yay: :yay: :)

Peter, are you the official picture poster?
I am sure others will have some to post...

I just like to Share!! ;) :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

AHHHH Just look at HER..

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pe8b6031a9a66518b9dc653294ae3f541/e98c9a05.jpg



Oh Peter, you are killing me here :laughing: but keep the pics coming. ;)

[Floridagram]

I can't believe your daughters willingly stayed home! And I am so jealous but grateful that I get to live this voyage through your postings!

[smores]

gotta watch this--we are on the west bound transatlantic--this is live seeing a preview for a really good movie! :thumbsup2

[Skallywag]

Have a great time everyone - look forward to hearing more about it.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Have a great trip. Bring her to us safely.

[flrealtorgrl]

:flower3: Thank you for taking the time to post and feed our addictions! :laughing: I thought I was excited yesterday that my cruise is only 14 days away...now that I'm reading this thread I can barely stand it!!!! :dance3: Work? Huh? What's that? :surfweb: None for me today...I'm glued! :rotfl:

[Tinkified]

Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. I am living vicarously through your TR. A transatlantic Disney cruise is my idea of perfection! Have a fantabulous, splendifferous, and supercalifragilistic trip!

Because to tell someone to just enjoy their Disney Cruise would be an injustice, an understatement, a travesty!

[PrettyInTink]

I am sure others will have some to post...

I just like to Share!! ;) :lmao:

No, Peter- you just like to rub it in a little harder! :lmao:

Keep sharing, the pics are great! :woohoo:

[cmash95]

OMG just looking at the the picture of magic gives me goosebumps and i have to wait a whole year before we sail. Keep those posts and pictures coming because you have a captive audience for two weeks. and again Have a wonderful cruise!!!!!!!!!!

[arlenesp]

Hi everyone.
My DH and I and hopefully some of the rest of us that represent the Aug 08 EBPC will be seeing you off. Look for us in the park next to Grills.
We will have a banner and my DH loves to wave with his Disney Gloves We will be checking in with your trip and hope you have a very safe and clam crossing.And if I can get some decent film, I will post it on my Youtube site.:thumbsup2

[silver7]

Arlenesp that is so GREAT!!! What a thoughtful way to add memories for these cruisers!

Teresa

[Babs417]

I cant beleive how excited I am and Im not theone going!:thumbsup2 :goodvibes ;) :cutie: :cool2:

[Hygiene99]

Hi everyone.
My DH and I and hopefully some of the rest of us that represent the Aug 08 EBPC will be seeing you off. Look for us in the park next to Grills.
We will have a banner and my DH loves to wave with his Disney Gloves We will be checking in with your trip and hope you have a very safe and clam crossing.And if I can get some decent film, I will post it on my Youtube site.:thumbsup2


Awesome!

They will be on the look out, im sure!
;)

But, right now they are geting there life jackets on for there muster drill.
:woohoo:

[2canadianfans]

I am sure others will have some to post...

I just like to Share!! ;) :lmao:

OMG..Peter the pictures are great..I get goosebumps thinking about how excited they all must be...thanks for sharing..sharon

[CSNYDER]

http://home.earthlink.net/~cpsnyder/susie_ship.jpg

Susie on board, taken with someone's cell phone!

[dreamcometrue]

I am so stinkin' excited, and I am not even on the ship!!! Bon Voyage everyone! Wish I was there.... Darn school! :rotfl:

[nenner1]

I'm in! I'm in!

TFS!:goodvibes

[JustJus]

subscribing- so excited/jealous!!
keep posting- have a wonderful trip everyone :yay:

[aphoenix]

I didn't know you were going Cheryl!

I also didn't know that Tony & Adrienne were going- MAN I REALLY FEEL LEFT OUT!

Don't worry Celeste - I'm joining you in the landlubber brigade. Adrienne was able to swing the time off, but I can't get away from work. So, I sent her off to play with everyone, and share it with vicariously... :surfweb:

Safe journey to all!

[tiggr33]

Padalyn's Cabin Door
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/rabatssales/Disney/TA6130DoorDecorations.jpg

I love the Tinkerfell sign!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Should be off now Bon voyage

[Hygiene99]

Smoke from the stacks!!!


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p49eabec74e705e4617c2bf60e9598b17/e98bf852.jpg :banana:

[Verandah Man]

Lucky you, I can't even get on the Radisson cam, been trying for 30 minutes, no go for me.......:sad2:

[Hygiene99]

Lucky you, I can't even get on the Radisson cam, been trying for 30 minutes, no go for me.......:sad2:

I cant get back on either
:lmao:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Lucky you, I can't even get on the Radisson cam, been trying for 30 minutes, no go for me.......:sad2:

Two palms has people stripping off! No Magic yet! That lady needs to hold onto her towel more!

[Verandah Man]

I'm on the Ron Jon and am keeping that line open...............;)

[MagicMe]

Why hasn't she left yet??? I see the smoke from the stacks but nothing yet.

[cocoswife]

Two palms has people stripping off! No Magic yet! That lady needs to hold onto her towel more!

I'm on the Two palms too!!
I think that lady wanted to give us a quick look of a different magic :rolleyes:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'm on the Two palms too!!
I think that lady wanted to give us a quick look of a different magic :rolleyes:

Yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No magic lady with towel back!!!

[MagicMe]

YEAHHHH - she's on her way!!!!

[Hygiene99]

She has left the Dock!!!!
;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pedc49dc74bc93b04ff60cd152b48ea82/e98bf084.jpg

[shoes99]

Think someone should tell them they are on camera??

[hjensen]

Subscribing! popcorn:: Have an awesome trip!! I have 9 months to wait!! It might as well be 9 yrs. it seems so faraway!!!

[Hygiene99]

Think someone should tell them they are on camera??


No :lmao:

[MagicMe]

Well - she's just about past the Radisson cam. Can't wait to see her on twopalms. As expected there are a ton of people up top.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

On two palms now

[Hygiene99]

On two palms now

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p421a0766e77c3f089967789ee1e2a7a8/e98bafa0.jpg

[cocoswife]

Ok, I'll admit it... I'm jealous!!!

Two more weeks, two more weeks!!

:banana:

[CSNYDER]

Here it is from the Two Palms web cam!
http://home.earthlink.net/~cpsnyder/twopalms.jpg

[misbel]

I just saw the Magic passing by the TWOPALMS webcam!!:cheer2:

[MagicMe]

So she's totally on her way now (past two palms). Guess we'll have to depend on the OP to keep us updated!!!

Is there a webcam in the Med?????

[CSNYDER]

Gibraltar webcam:

http://www.llanito.net/webcam.htm

And Tenerife webcams:
http://www.meteosurfcanarias.com/webcams/new/index.php?isla=tenerife&webcam=tenerife&cost=si&lang=en

[Hygiene99]

So she's totally on her way now (past two palms). Guess we'll have to depend on the OP to keep us updated!!!

Is there a webcam in the Med?????

I should be receiving a few photo's later tonight from the sailaway!!!
:lmao:

[Verandah Man]

I should be receiving a few photo's later tonight from the sailaway!!!
:lmao:

I'll be checking back after I pick DD up from work!!! ;)

[Buckeye Gal]

Just beautiful!
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/Buckeye_Gal_OH/GetOneShot-1.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/Buckeye_Gal_OH/GetOneShot.jpg

[denise]

Subscribing...thanks for the links to the web cam's...keep up the great reports...can't wait until it's our turn...
777
denisepirate:

[scottishwee35]

http://home.earthlink.net/~cpsnyder/susie_ship.jpg

Susie on board, taken with someone's cell phone!


Hi

Spot it on that your hand mean I LOVE YOU:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Two palms has people stripping off! No Magic yet! That lady needs to hold onto her towel more!

I am laughing as I saw it well!!

Scottishwee35:banana:

[xxlilkidx@yahoo.com]

i cant wait until my cruise!


:yay:

[disneylover5]

OMG just looking at the the picture of magic gives me goosebumps and i have to wait a whole year before we sail. Keep those posts and pictures coming because you have a captive audience for two weeks. and again Have a wonderful cruise!!!!!!!!!!

I see you are on the May 08 Repo (WB)...you should come join our thread...It is really wonderful.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1325404&page=1084

[salliep]

SOOO EXCITING!!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT FOR OUR JULY 28th MED CRUISE!!!!
HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!:yay: :yay: :banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3:
sallie

[formerCPer]

Just posting to get in the subscription list. Can't wait to hear the reports.

[kyla]

Me too. Want to catch all the action.:banana:

[jillnan]

Subscribing.... I am not sailing until Aug 8 Med. Seeing the webcam pictures from earlier today is so exciting. My family and I are having a blast reading all the posts. Keep 'em coming! Love to hear about the special touches Disney has in store for the Med cruisers.

To all the Summer 2007 cruisers - Bon Voyage! :cheer2:

[disneylover5]

I wonder if Andea will affect the weather on Castaway Cay tomorrow??

[dreamcometrue]

my DH just doesn't understand why I am glued to this thread. I showed him the portcam shots and he could care less! :headache:

What exactly are the ports of call for this cruise and when? I know they'll be at CC tomorrow, but then what? 10 days at sea?

[tiggr33]

my DH just doesn't understand why I am glued to this thread. I showed him the portcam shots and he could care less! :headache:

What exactly are the ports of call for this cruise and when? I know they'll be at CC tomorrow, but then what? 10 days at sea?

I think it is six days at sea, before the first port of call

[Shercara]

I can't believe she is on her way to the Med!! Can't wait till our Magical cruise on 070707!! HAVE A FANTASTIC VOYAGE!

All the best,
Sherri

[Buckeye Gal]

What exactly are the ports of call for this cruise and when? I know they'll be at CC tomorrow, but then what? 10 days at sea?

5/12 - Depart Port Canaveral
5/13 - Castaway Cay
5/14 – Day at Sea
5/15 – Day at Sea
5/16 – Day at Sea
5/17 – Day at Sea
5/18 – Day at Sea
5/19 – Day at Sea
5/20 – Tenerife, Canary Islands
5/21 – Day at Sea
5/22 – Cadiz, Spain
5/23 – Gibraltar
5/24 – Day at Sea
5/25 – Barcelona
5/26 – Debarkation

[dreamcometrue]

5/12 - Depart Port Canaveral
5/13 - Castaway Cay
5/14 – Day at Sea
5/15 – Day at Sea
5/16 – Day at Sea
5/17 – Day at Sea
5/18 – Day at Sea
5/19 – Day at Sea
5/20 – Tenerife, Canary Islands
5/21 – Day at Sea
5/22 – Cadiz, Spain
5/23 – Gibraltar
5/24 – Day at Sea
5/25 – Barcelona
5/26 – Debarkation

thanks! Wow! 6 days at sea in a row! I'm sure DCL came up with something really great to keep all these people entertained for that long!! :dance3:

[TheTXTaylors5]

Subscribing :surfweb:

[Jeisur]

get her there safely! :) And don't eat all the ice cream! :)

[webray]

I didn't know you were going Cheryl!

I also didn't know that Tony & Adrienne were going- MAN I REALLY FEEL LEFT OUT!

Hi Celeste,

Nope, we aren't cruising. Just drove up to Orlando to meet with everyone and offered Bob and Lee and ride to the port. We love eating at Grills..so we stopped there afterwards.

Hard to drop the kids at the port and leave...I think if I would have had the passports..bob may have changed his mind right there. No clothes..just passports..lol.

[webray]

Don't worry Celeste - I'm joining you in the landlubber brigade. Adrienne was able to swing the time off, but I can't get away from work. So, I sent her off to play with everyone, and share it with vicariously... :surfweb:

Safe journey to all!

We are landlubbers too, unfortuantely this time around.

[2angelsinheaven]

Was so nice to meet some of the group today you guys are going to have a blast! Webray I agree I thought about sailing many a times but not having a passport got in the way....lol

Can't wait to hear all about it...bring on the live reports!

[MrsG]

Bon Voyage!!! Have a great time!!

[anewmac]

Have fun! cant wait to hear more!

[Floridagram]

Just beautiful!
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/Buckeye_Gal_OH/GetOneShot-1.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/Buckeye_Gal_OH/GetOneShot.jpg

Thanks for posting these shots, I had company and could not get online at the right time to see this! It's hard to believe that ship just goes on without us on board!:confused3

Does anyone know what route it will take, will it go north along the US coastline and then cut across the Atlantic?

[dreamcometrue]

Does anyone know what route it will take, will it go north along the US coastline and then cut across the Atlantic?

not sure, but Hygiene99 posted the following:

Here is a site for Tracking the Magic.
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/cruiseships.phtml
C6PT7 = Call Sign.


I guess we'll know within the next day or two which route the Magic will go ;)

[Eggleboo]

Ooooooooo just got off a week ago and it's killing me. But rest assured they sure were spiffin the Magic up for this big sailing so she's smiling brightly!! Enjoy and can't wait to see how you keep busy for 6 days at sea!!! Fun fun fun! Bring on the drink of the day each and every day!!! Cheers!:drinking1

[jlawall]

Thx for starting this thread........have a wonderful trip and post when you can!!!:banana:

[icunurse_celeste]

Cheryl is not going!!!

Just Adrienne ;) Not T&A ;)

Here is a site for Tracking the Magic.
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/cruiseships.phtml
C6PT7 = Call Sign.

Okay, I don't feel so bad now.

Adrienne is doing- what I will be doing in a few weeks. Did she adopt a roommate for the trip?


Noah realized today that I was going on the cruise without him- :eek: OMG, I feel SO horrible. I feel like the worst mom ever! I've been talking about going by myself for months now- but he thought it was he and I without Dad. :headache: I've been on the verge of tears since he realized what is going on- he is so heart broken.:sad1:

[icunurse_celeste]

Hi Celeste,

Nope, we aren't cruising. Just drove up to Orlando to meet with everyone and offered Bob and Lee and ride to the port. We love eating at Grills..so we stopped there afterwards.

Hard to drop the kids at the port and leave...I think if I would have had the passports..bob may have changed his mind right there. No clothes..just passports..lol.

I probably would have done the same. I debated doing my two week rehab on the ship....but decided I needed to spend some time with my family as I was in Florida last week.

[plenam]

Here's a link for some port webcams in the Med.
http://www.cruise-addicts.com/cruisecams/info-port-mediterranean.php?user=EmIHVf&r=z&streamcam=on

Brett

[funnybunny921]

eagerly awaiting more!!!!!

(this is prepping me for the 6/6 cruise)

[CSNYDER]

Hi

Spot it on that your hand mean I LOVE YOU:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

We both know a bit of sign language and that was her ILY to me!

[icunurse_celeste]

Don't worry Celeste - I'm joining you in the landlubber brigade. Adrienne was able to swing the time off, but I can't get away from work. So, I sent her off to play with everyone, and share it with vicariously... :surfweb:

Safe journey to all!

Hey Tony!

I saw my sister last week- she had her 3rd child and I went to visit. She asked me if I knew how you were doing- and I told her I hadn't seen you posting lately. Glad to "see" you. :hug:

[Luckymomoftwo]

Okay, I don't feel so bad now.

Adrienne is doing- what I will be doing in a few weeks. Did she adopt a roommate for the trip?


Noah realized today that I was going on the cruise without him- :eek: OMG, I feel SO horrible. I feel like the worst mom ever! I've been talking about going by myself for months now- but he thought it was he and I without Dad. :headache: I've been on the verge of tears since he realized what is going on- he is so heart broken.:sad1:

icunurse_celeste - That's so sad about your son realizing he's not going with you on vacation. Don't worry about it, though...you'll both be just fine. I'm sure that you will enjoy your vacation without him. We always try to take a vacation at least every other year without the kids and I always feel guilty, but then it's so nice to have adult time with no kids! (Dont' get me wrong, I love my kids more than anything in the world, it's just nice to have that break every once and a while from the parental responsibilities) And just think, that will give you an excuse to book another cruise to take him on to surprise him with later!!


I can't wait to read this whole trip report...I'm so jealous...I miss DCL so much and I was just there in January!!! :sad1:

[Tink rules]

Ok.....

So how many of us have checked out DCL website to see what's available for the return...

EVEN...

If we know there is NO way we can do it???? ;)

I am SO jealous of those on board!!!

I can't wait to hear what they get to do, etc. on this trip!!!

You know... it feels like we're sending our first born off to Kindergarden for the first time!!! We wish we could go with them and we wonder what great things they will experience!!!

[LiserAnn]

subscribing!!! :surfweb:

[tlb2864]

Subscribing

[munchkinsmom]

We're so excited for you and everyone on the Magic!

Have a great time, and can't wait to read more about your trip!

[Disneycrazymom]

Happy Sailing! Can't wait to hear more about the trip!

[kidcoos3]

subscribing . . .

[Buckeye Gal]

Ok.....

So how many of us have checked out DCL website to see what's available for the return...You know... it feels like we're sending our first born off to Kindergarden for the first time!!! We wish we could go with them and we wonder what great things they will experience!!!

:) Umm....I am Kimberly, and I am a Westbound wannabe! Of COURSE I have looked! If I only had $3K under my mattress, I would drop everything and go with or without someone! Maybe the Magic's Fairy :wizard: will find me tonight and drop that off under my pillow. :rotfl:

It does feel like we've all sent her off to Kindergarden! Great way of putting it! Michelle2, the OP, is going to be shocked when she gets on her thread and sees she's already up to page 10+!!

We can't wait to hear from ya, Michelle!! Enjoy!!

[MrsJobba1]

Glad shes on her way ! I can't believe shes actually coming to us.

:banana: Have a great trip everyone :banana:

Can't wait to hear more! Wonder what CC gift there is ?

Safe travels xx

Ps Magic see you 28/7;)

[scottishwee35]

We both know a bit of sign language and that was her ILY to me!


Yes I was surprised to saw her with sign language and my husband and I both are deaf and I was watching on radison com to see live disney magic sailing and it was brilliant then I was reading the forum as I am so exciting just like little girl:goodvibes :goodvibes

I hope she will have a great times on the Cruise.:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

[Hygiene99]

Subscribing

Near the top of the page it says thread tools, click on it ,
it will say subscribe to thread. Click on it, and you will be subcribed to thread.

So you will see the little blue box on the main thread page. ;) :)

or you can do it the way you just did..

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Thistleivy/bonvoyage.jpg
photo stolen from main board. (Thistle)



No word from the ship.
But they should be docking at Castaway Cay Real soon!!!
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=C6PT7



Well Hello everyone - and anyone that is reading while cruising. I am posting from home, updating about Susanowen27.
She left her house at 9:00 PM Friday May 11. Her plane was delayed two hours - waiting for a Jr High group to board. Frustrating - but not to worry - they would miss the connecting flight in Atlanta but another plane would be leaving and they were rebooked on it.
They landed, raced to the new connecting flight to find out it left the airport 10 minutes early. Now they are in Atlanta with no flight. The next flight out was overbooked and they were on stand-by with other Disney cruisers in the same boat...
They did not get on. Next flight out landed in Orlando at 2:21. They assured them they had seats. I called Disney - it looks like they may still make the ship departure - but just barely.



Arlenesp Great job with the Video....

The banner seen in the Video was from the Disers onboard...

[Verandah Man]

One of the ladies from the August 2008 Repo thread was at the port yesterday and posted this video link of the Magic sailing away last evening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IfG1gzg_9I

[MrsJobba1]

One of the ladies from the August 2008 Repo thread was at the port yesterday and posted this video link of the Magic sailing away last evening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IfG1gzg_9I

Thanks for the link - I just got really emotional / excited watching it:goodvibes

[MouseGrandma]

Hope everyone has a Magical time! We'll be waiting for more info "live from the Magic"!!

[JeannieH]

Was great to see the ship sailing from Jetty Park: we have relatives and friends onboard! Just hope they bring the sunshine here to Europe, as the weather is FOUL at the moment!:surfweb:

[scottishwee35]

Verandah Man

Thank you for showing it and it was brilliant to see it. I am more exciting than my family!!

I saw on Raidson com and two palms.com last night and it was great to watch it.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[Shercara]

Thanks for the link - I just got really emotional / excited watching it:goodvibes

Ok - I am glad I am not the only one! I was getting all emotional watching the Magic sail away too!- I will probably be blubbering when I board her in July in Barcelona! I think it is just the feeling of seeing something or being part of something that is so awesome and feeling so LUCKY to be a part of it!

Counting the days until our 070707 Magical cruise, and counting our blessings to be able to make wonderful memories our family will cherish for a lifetime!

Hope everyone is enjoying a Conch Cooler today at CC!:banana:

Sherri

[lovingthemouse]

Thanks for the youtube site - I was one of the many who got the "too many clients" message as i tried to get through to the web cams. What a wonderful experience for everyone on board. Caroline

[Ferkals]

Thanks for the video link. Really enjoyed seeing her off that way. I can't wait for Aug to bring her back!!:cloud9: Mary

[mickeyteachers]

In one month I will be leaving for the Magic. I am so excited. We are on the June 16th 11 day cruise. So take care of the Magic. My husband had gastric bypass so he would not be so over weight for this cruise. So far he has lost 140 pounds. He looks great. It is also my sons high school graduation present. So this is going to be the best cruise in the world.

[eeyorelvr10]

:wave2: everybody - I was at the park next to Grills with Arelene and Pam (DisneySweetie) yesterday. I was going to download some shots but the download time is horrendous here in POR. Anyway, hoping this afternoon will be better. It was great to see the Magic off and I'm really :mad: at myself for not bringing my telephoto lens. However, in my defense, I was only supposed to be at the parks this weekend on my first ever alone trip w/o DH and kids. So Hygiene99 - I feel for you and mine are 21, 20 and 14! Course I've heard from everyone but DH since I've been here and don't know if I should be :mad: about that or not.

Anyway, hopefully later this evening I'll post a landlubber version of the banner placed on deck 10 - I took several as the wind kept kicking it up but I'm sure I have one - this way you all can enjoy the version we got! :thumbsup2 Keep up the good work you all onboard - keep us posted!

[Mozart]

This thread has become so popular, and they're just at CC right now.

Can you imagine what this board will look like the first time the new ship sails into PC? (assuming it goes there as soon as it gets to the U.S.)

[Andrew DEREK UK]

This thread has become so popular, and they're just at CC right now.

Can you imagine what this board will look like the first time the new ship sails into PC? (assuming it goes there as soon as it gets to the U.S.)

We are keeping it in Europe!!!!! ( you can have the 2nd one!)

[taysmom]

Thanks for the video post...got very excited watching..and a little emotional. Can't believe 1 month from today my dd and I leave to catch the mouse in spain! I wish they would stop having fun and start posting...I want all the details! :lmao: :cool1:

[xxlilkidx@yahoo.com]

very nice

[nzdisneymom]

Thanks to the DISer who not only took the video but put it up on YouTube for the rest of us to be able to enjoy! We're 9 weeks out from going ourselves.

Hope it's a beautiful day at Castaway Cay!

[jlawall]

Well, I'm dying to hear how the day at CC was................when you get back, GIVE US AN UPDATE.............and have a blast!!:goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Then SIX sea days, I read they have guests Joey Fatone, Susan Egan, maybe other famous people.....

[Lorraine]

i saw the quote on p10 re Susanowen27 whose flight was delayed - someone please tell me - she did make the ship??

Thanks

Lorraine

[Hygiene99]

i saw the quote on p10 re Susanowen27 whose flight was delayed - someone please tell me - she did make the ship??

Thanks

Lorraine

I think the anwser is Yes...;)

Thank you Laura :)

I dont think :confused3 J. Fatone could make this trip. but will be on the next cruise... Rumor..

Heard that Boyz 2 Men will be onboard. Rumor....Saw them on May repo 2005 Was alot of fun.


Checked Susan Egans Website, and She did not have this cruise listed on her calendar, but does have the return repo from the Med listed.

Aug 22 - Sep1 Disney Cruise - Trans Atlantic Westbound
http://www.susanegan.net/calendar.htm

In September on the 11 night, She was due to have a Baby, dont remember exactly when.
But She could possible be onboard...

I hope so she is Great.... :)

[PrettyInTink]

I LOVE the YouTube video! I got teary eyed. Especially when I heard the little kid yelling "Bon Voyage". Cute!
Ahhhhh, I'll see her September 8th......

Peter, no more pics for us? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[sunshine state kim]

subscribing.
I got pretty choked up watching it too!

When I saw the pictures from the wine & cheese meet I kept thinking - those people are done packing! We're on the May 26th trip. Luggage & laundry here I come!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I think the anwser is Yes...;)

Thank you Laura :)

I dont think :confused3 J. Fatone could make this trip. but will be on the next cruise... Rumor..

Heard that Boyz 2 Men will be onboard. Rumor....

Checked Susan Egans Website, and She did not have this cruise listed on her calendar, but does have the return repo from the Med listed.

Aug 22 - Sep1 Disney Cruise - Trans Atlantic Westbound
http://www.susanegan.net/calendar.htm

In September on the 11 night, She was due to have a Baby, dont remember exactly when.
But She could possible be onboard...

I hope so she is Great.... :)

Pity she was very good, pity she wont be on mine then.

[buck4568]

:love: God, she is a beautiful ship! :wizard: Thanks for the Youtube link! It brought tears of joy and excitement! :grouphug: :cheer2:

Now, if DCL would assign our cabin so I can really get pumped! :yay: Although, :idea: maybe the longer we go without it being assigned the better the chances for an UPGRADE!!:dance3:

[Hygiene99]

I LOVE the YouTube video! I got teary eyed. Especially when I heard the little kid yelling "Bon Voyage". Cute!
Ahhhhh, I'll see her September 8th......

Peter, no more pics for us? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


No pictures Yet, But they had a fantastic day at Castaway Cay!!!
or atleast Kpros / Ken and Shari did. :lmao:

[lenzs4]

i saw the quote on p10 re Susanowen27 whose flight was delayed - someone please tell me - she did make the ship??

Thanks

Lorraine

I posted the original on another thread. She is my Mom and I have not heard from her so she must have made the ship. I sure would love to hear from her so I would know how the rest of the day went. Last I heard, the airline did not know where her luggage was - with them in Atlanta or in Orlando.

[PrettyInTink]

No pictures Yet, But they had a fantastic day at Castaway Cay!!!
or atleast Kpros / Ken and Shari did. :lmao:

What happened to Ken and Shari?

Boy, starting out the cruise with a day at CC must have been GREAT! I hope they are having a blast! :dance3:

[ronunc]

:thumbsup2 Subscribe!
Love tracking the MAGIC!
Been packing allday. First leg (driving to Atlanta) to Barcelona is a week from tomorrow for us.

[Disney Lover Linda]

Anxiously read all the previous postings like a true Disney Addict! We were lucky to catch the Magic going by Two Palms yesterday - what a sight! Thanks to all who posted the Magic leaving PC yesterday, got all bleery eyed.

Anxiously awaiting the trip reports after they return to the ship from CC!

I'm also an ICU Nurse! :thumbsup2

[Hygiene99]

Tonights show will be a ventriloquist, Tamany or something like that..
New on the ship... ;)

Jim Brickman is suppose to play...


Ducky is onboard..:woohoo:

Rachel is the CD. :woohoo:

[icunurse_celeste]

I'm also an ICU Nurse! :thumbsup2

Hey Linda,
What kind of ICU nurse are you? I am neurosurgery in Chicago.

I can hardly wait to go in less than 2 weeks

[jlawall]

THX TO ALL.....LOVE THESE UPDATES!!!!!!!!!!!:lmao:

[Thistle]

Thanks for posting my pic Hygiene99!! It was a lot of fun watching it sail away. We soooo wish we could have been on there waving to everyone!

[Hygiene99]

Thanks for posting my pic Hygiene99!! It was a lot of fun watching it sail away. We soooo wish we could have been on there waving to everyone!


Thank you!!

Here is another of the MAGIC @ CC Today..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pa4c86e50ed8e66f9229abff57c8e9aa9/e987f153.jpg

Sorry tink The others, Did not come thru.
Was suppose to get some of the sailaway!

But We thank the several Disers that have taken time to send Photo's

[PrettyInTink]

Tonights show will be a ventriloquist, Tamany or something like that..
New on the ship... ;)

Jim Brickman is suppose to play...


Ducky is onboard..:woohoo:

Rachel is the CD. :woohoo:

New ventriloquist? :confused3 Is Taylor Mason gonna be onboard? I'll have to check his website.......

Jim Brickman? KEWL! :thumbsup2

:woohoo: :woohoo: I ADORE Ducky! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Rachel is a great CD! I'm sure they are all having SUCH a good time!

I've been trying to make dh watch the sailaway all day and he says he can't. Too hard to watch.:sad1: ;) :rolleyes1

[PrettyInTink]

Thank you!!

Here is another of the MAGIC @ CC Today..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p7bd7e4f091f4077b59928601830b361c/e987f463.jpg

Ahhhhh.........:cloud9:

[figment52]

New ventriloquist? :confused3 Is Taylor Mason gonna be onboard? I'll have to check his website.......

Jim Brickman? KEWL! :thumbsup2

:woohoo: :woohoo: I ADORE Ducky! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Rachel is a great CD! I'm sure they are all having SUCH a good time!

I've been trying to make dh watch the sailaway all day and he says he can't. Too hard to watch.:sad1: ;) :rolleyes1

Who is Jim Brinkman?

Where were all the people at CC? No one was in the water!!

[PrettyInTink]

Jim Brickman sings The Gift, Valentine, I can't think of any others right now. He has a great voice!:banana:

[arlenesp]

Who is Jim Brinkman?

Where were all the people at CC? No one was in the water!!

I was thinking the same thing:goodvibes Maybe they got off so early, they had the beach to themselves for a while. Wouldn't that be nice:thumbsup2
Or maybe everyone was sleeping in from all the excitement.

[lovingthemouse]

Jim Brickman also put out a cd called the Disney Songbook last year- with various artists recording on it, it is wonderful. Caroline

[PrettyInTink]

Jim Brickman also put out a cd called the Disney Songbook last year- with various artists recording on it, it is wonderful. Caroline

Ooh, I wasn't aware! I have a small collection of disney cd's. I'm gonna have to look this one up!

[dreamcometrue]

One of the ladies from the August 2008 Repo thread was at the port yesterday and posted this video link of the Magic sailing away last evening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IfG1gzg_9I


thanks for sharing!! Made me all teary eyed!

[auntsue1]

Hey Linda,
What kind of ICU nurse are you? I am neurosurgery in Chicago.

I can hardly wait to go in less than 2 weeks

I'm the ICU Nurse. Disney Lover Linda is an X Ray Tech. :confused: She's my DSIL & we are currently sharing the same laptops while hers is out for repairs. Today, I went to subscribe to this thread & I didn't notice it was last signed in under Disney Lover Linda not auntsue1. Sorry!

Anyways, I'm an ICU BSN, RN in a small town hospital. I trained in UPMC (University of Pittsburgh). We are an everything ICU (Cardiovascular, Surgical, Medical & Psychiatric) cases mostly.

[auntsue1]

I'm sure they are having the time of their lives. I can't wait for any pictures!:thumbsup2

[Lil' Grumpy]

:hippie: ...hey, mr.V.!...like always, you're the bomb!


..let me see :sail: , is there any better monday than waking up on
a monday, & on :mickeyjum 's boat?


.....that's almost...:cloud9: , and as close as i will ever come

to having my :mickeybar & eating it to.

[DVCconvert]

I'm the ICU Nurse. Disney Lover Linda is an X Ray Tech. :confused: She's my DSIL & we are currently sharing the same laptops while hers is out for repairs. Today, I went to subscribe to this thread & I didn't notice it was last signed in under Disney Lover Linda not auntsue1. Sorry!

Anyways, I'm an ICU BSN, RN in a small town hospital. I trained in UPMC (University of Pittsburgh). We are an everything ICU (Cardiovascular, Surgical, Medical & Psychiatric) cases mostly.


--->Thank Goodness that's been cleared up!!! :)

[icunurse_celeste]

Anyways, I'm an ICU BSN, RN in a small town hospital. I trained in UPMC (University of Pittsburgh). We are an everything ICU (Cardiovascular, Surgical, Medical & Psychiatric) cases mostly.

Sounds like my old job at a community hospital....:rotfl:
I'm an RN, BSN- thinking of doing my CCRN and CNRN. I am working on my acute care NP for grad school right now.


Back to the cruise....I am going to meet up with the group in Barcelona. I should be able to email photos of the first Med cruise to someone, if someone on land wants to post them for me. I can send them from my blackberry for a flat fee.

[misseulalie]

Hi everyone!!!

I'm posting LIVE from my stateroom!

CC was great, hardly anyone was there . They told us there is about 1700 of us on board. Not sure if that's true or not.

Dinners are the same menus so far, but today we got a really nice hardcover book about the crossing of the Atlantic.

We are about 3,100 nautical miles from The Canary Islands, and the waves are moderate at 4-8 feet. (Can't ya tell I'm watching the Bridge Report on TV!!)

I met a ton of the DIS'ers, they are all a great bunch of folks. My girls are so excited coming back to our room as there is always a little goodie in our fish extender for them!

I'll post more, but off to bed for me!

We are now in the "dark blue" water of the Atlantic. :banana: :banana:
No turning back now!!!

Jennifer

[EpcotKilterFan]

Hey Jennifer!

I am up in the Cove Cafe on my laptop. Wireless does not work in my stateroom - 5024. But the guys are working on it. Saw them on Deck 5 today.

Great day today at Castaway Cay. Having a hard time uploading or even emailing pics out. But keep trying. A bit of lighting in the distance.

We are on our way!!!

Debbie

[auntsue1]

:thumbsup2 I know you & your family must be very tired after a long day! But thanks so much for posting! I know most of us are anixously awaiting with baited breath for any live word from your group. That's so great with internet from the staterooms you can chat from your cabin. Does the internet work well? We are on the 6/16 med cruise & my DB is hoping the internet works well!

Is the signal worse in different rooms or is it just the matter of time till all the rooms are wired?

[2angelsinheaven]

This is so exciting guys! I fell like I am there with you, I just closed my eyes and pictured a beautiful deep blue sea with nothing around and it was like I was there....well almost....lol. Working right now. =o)

Debbie it was so nice to meet you Saturday, I hope you guys have the best time EVER! I'm sending you a PM, hope you get it.

Can't wait for more updates and photos...bring em' on!

Sweet Disney "I'm sailing on the first MED Repo Cruise" Dreams to you all!

[lowtiger]

I'm WISHING I was there with you! The sail away video was great; it brought back memories and we just got off the Magic in March.
I hope you all have a GREAT trip and please keep those of us who are grounded in on the events.
Disney needs to add a couple of web cams on the deck like the Costa ships and we could all be along for the trip. If this thread is any indication, they should look in to it.

[icunurse_celeste]

Hey Jennifer!

I am up in the Cove Cafe on my laptop. Wireless does not work in my stateroom - 5024. But the guys are working on it. Saw them on Deck 5 today.

Great day today at Castaway Cay. Having a hard time uploading or even emailing pics out. But keep trying. A bit of lighting in the distance.

We are on our way!!!

Debbie

Hey Debbie-
Glad to see that there weren't any natural diasters that kept you from going! What are the internet rates like now that they have removed the PC's from the ship? (I had heard they were going to remove them all from Quiet Cove and Preludes-did they do that- and that they were going to have laptops that people could borrow.)

I think of you every time I wear my vintage Red Cross shirt!!


Who is the entertainment tomorrow?

[Michelle2]

Sorry it took me so long. Thanks for everyone else who posted too! Here is my report for days 1 and 2:

Day 1:
Today is the big day! I woke up at about 6:30 in the morning and started getting ready for the big day. DH got up about 7:00, we packed up and left the Country Inn at about 8:00. I had forgotten to pack something so we made a quick stop at Publix, and as we passed by Budget, we saw a whole lot of people getting ready to take the shuttle over to the port. I was pretty surprised since it was only 8:40! So I had DH and DS drop me off at the port and then he would take the shuttle and meet me later.

When we got to port at about 8:40, there were already about 5 or 6 groups in front of us. I figured so, since on our meet thread a lot were talking about arriving early. I found out later, the earliest was there at about 7:30 am. This surprised me since I arrived at 9:30 on our last cruise and was the first one in line.
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It was so nice to meet a lot of Disers while waiting in line waiting for the terminal to open, and then once again inside waiting to board. A lot were there wanting to see how much upgrades were. From what I understand, someone in a category 12 who wanted to upgrade to a category 7 it was $1967.00 A lot of the people did not want to pay that money in upgrades. I have heard conflicting info about this though--I have heard some say it is from the originally priced cabin purchased and some say it is from the category you were upgraded to. So I have no idea how it all works. We were not interested in an upgrade so I never waited in the line---all of this is just what I gathered from other people. But from what I gathered, a lot of people were pretty surprised and not too happy with how much upgrades were. Many did not pay to get upgraded and were fine with what they had.

An empty terminal and the model ship.
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Chase, and two other little boys (one is Rio) enthralled watching the cartoons.
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Boarding went smoothly and quickly at about 11:45 or 12:00. I did not have a watch so I was not exactly sure, but seemed about usual.

Once onboard I had heard someone say that they had never seen the DCL parking lot so empty...here is some pics to show you:

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When we boarded, there were quite a bit of cast members cheering in the lobby. The ladies were wearing long blue skirts, and they were handing out free drinks (I found out later it was rum punch) but since we don’t drink, never had one. I immediately headed to Palo’s, but basically so did everybody else…

I went to make Palo/table changes while DH took DS directly to the Mickey pool.
I had Palo dinner and brunch reservations, but went and got them changed to different times and days. They said they would see how the first day’s reservations went before deciding if people could start reserving more than one reservation. I have not checked back on that yet.

After about an hour, I went and joined DH up at the Mickey pool with DS, this is later in the afternoon, and was about as crowded as the Mickey pool got that day:
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Our staterooms were ready right on time at 1:30, and all of our bags were promptly outside our door soon after. They were very efficient and quick.
We were in stateroom 8076 a cat. 4 stateroom. We really like it!! Great location, and so convenient. We prefer aft over midship any day, but that is just us.

On our stateroom desk, the had some neat flyers about all of the port stops we would be making, as well as the navigator and movie and tv listings for the week. They will give the second week’s listings at the end of the first week.
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These are the movies listed: At the show, they said they were trying to show movies that had themes or settings relating to the Med stops, so maybe this will be the movie listing for the Med cruises since ours does not go to Italy or France:
Déjà vu
Count of Monte Cristo (just one showing)
The Incredibles
The Wild
Italian Job
Wallace and Grommit and the curse of the Ware Rabbit
Wild Hogs
Bridge to Terabithia
The Invisible
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
On the Walt Disney Theater: Meet the Robinson’s

Here are the main shows for the 2 weeks:
Welcome Aboard
Walt Disney Theater Showtime: Jimmy Tamley
Golden Mickeys
WDTS: Mike Super
On the Nose
The Art of the Story
Twice Charmed
Boyz II Men: Live in Concert
Disney Magic Crew Talent Show
Jim Brickman
When Mickey Dreams
Disney Dreams
Remember the Magic: A Final Farewell

These are some of the activites they have planned:
Adventures away (Sail away party) 5/12
Desperate Shipmates (who dunnit at sea): 5/15
Pirates in the Caribbean: 5/18
Party Paradiso: 5/23

Today was a really hard and up and down day for me. Most of the time I was amazed and SO excited we were back on the Magic so soon (we just went on an Eastern in November) and the other time was an unexplained disappointedness that I am admitting only because I am being frank. It had nothing to do on DCL’s part. They were fine, but I was tired from not much sleep the night before, and there were a few little glitches that would happen on any trip. That and I was surprised at all the savvy cruisers out there. I am used to being ahead of the game, and it seemed like this time (at the show they said over 1000 were CC members/repeat DCL cruisers) I was right in the thick of the crowds, standing in line at every turn, because everyone knew what to do. Case in point, I went to change my Palo time, and there was only a line of about 4 people. No biggie, but as I was in line, I made the decision to jump over to the dining line since no one was in it. After I spoke with a head waiter to check on our table location and size (we wanted to try for a table for four) I went back to get in the Palo line and it was about out the door of Rockin bar D. This was a matter of about 5 minutes. I was not happy with my dumb decision, and it seemed like I made dumb decisions like that all day. Nothing serious, but just in the mix of things all the time and being tired, did not help. I am playing a violin here. It was a rough day…..
I am sure I will snap out of the funk tomorrow.

The sailaway party was great. We got up to the party too late, so I did not have the best spot to film the countdown. There were only 3 times the whole cruise that I remember kicking myself for not taking the time to get there earlier, and this was one of them. (They were all doozies too. LOL)
Here is a shot of the sailaway party:
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They were handing out these neat metallic streamers on a stick things and some Mickey hand signs that we could wave--I did get up there in time for that. There were some people who got there too late, and they were already handed out. After the countdown and the horn, we were not moving, and time went by, and still not moving. A few of us up on deck 10 were watching to see if anyone was making a mad dash to the pier, but I had started to hear that there was a mix-up and someone's luggage was being waited for. I was so hoping that they would make it becuase I could not imagine a 2 week cruise, or who knows how long without our luggage!! :scared1:
I saw a truck rush towards the ship (do not know if that was the reason for the hold up or not) and soon after that, the terminal people came out to wave us goodbye, and we started moving.
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We were switched to a table for 4 at the last minute, but our server did not know we were his table, so we waited for about an hour while we watched him take orders and meet his 4 other tables. His assistant server got our drinks and knew we were there, but since we were put there all of a sudden, he was not made aware. Poor guy, he didn’t know! But this made dinner extremely slow. We were probably one of the last families out of the dining room that night. So who said early diners feel rushed? LOL We are pretty sure tomorrow things will run so much smoother.

The welcome aboard show was great. The entertainers were a guitar playing guy and a illusionist/comedy magician guy. Sorry cannot think of their names right now….

We went to bed, not used to going to Castaway Cay the next day. We were used to it on the last day, not the first day!
Stay tuned:
Is this Castaway Cay????
How many kids did you say were on board?
Why oh why do people let their kids do that????
I set my alarm for 6:30 since we could disembark Castaway Cay at 8:30 am. I wanted to see the sunrise and I wanted to watch us dock at CC. Did I do this? Stay tuned to find out….

[Michelle2]

Something Strange the way comes

Day 2: Castaway Cay:

I set the alarm for 6:30 so I could watch us dock and get off the ship promptly at 8:30.
BUT THEN:
***flashbacks of our 2 other cruises. Standing pressed up against other people I didn’t even know. Huddled together like cattle, pushing, shoving and fighting our way off the ship….Castaway Cay disembarking. Tis was Castaway Cay day…..OY! I SO did not feel like doing that. I was NOT going to do that, especially after yesterday. We had a late night and I wanted to sleep in.

So yes, I did hang up on Mickey Mouse. I did sleep in until 8:40. BUT, I knew I would walk off the ship free and clear with no fighting amongst other people. Sure, there would be a huge crowd at the family beach, sure I could just imagine the shock on the disboards…how could anyone sleep in on Castaway Cay day??? Wasting precious moments on this precious island were running through my head as we were getting ready.

Went downstairs, no people…Got off the ship as smooth as glass. Went on the tram, nice and relaxing (have NEVER taken the tram before--usually my DS14 and I sprint to get a chair). Got to the family beach ready for the dense swarms of people…where was everyone?? The family beach looked like it did on our last trip right after disembarkation. Sure there were people, but not like it should have 1 hour into the day….
I ran into a diser I knew on the cruise, and she told me something I had never witnessed before. She had gotten up early (she must have gotten a great night’s sleep!) J
She said at 8:15 there was NO one around on deck 1. They were the only families debarking at 8:30. They took a walk to the beach, and saw Epcotkilterfan and her mom arrive on the tram as they were arriving at the family beach themselves. They basically had the beach to themselves for a half hour. Wow, how would that be?? I was part shocked and parly disappointed. The one CC day I choose to sleep in, and I miss a prime and rare opportunity! My Disney luck has been spotty this trip…..Oh well, it STILL was not crowded at all.

Chase with Minnie:
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We had a picture with Mickey too, but the weather was so humid, my camera fogged up!!

Here is a picture of the beach at about 10:30:
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I found out there were only 300 kids on this cruise (usually around 900) and that there were only 1900 people on board (400 of them Disney cast members.) I later had heard that the kids number was more around 440 or so.

She also informed me later, to include in my report, that they walked past the hair braiders at about 11:30. They (Hadley and family) asked how many braidings they had done that day, and they said they had done NONE that day so far. WOW, she was surprised at that!

There were sure a lot of people at the crab races though….DS14 did it our last cruise and there was not many people there. This time, there were TONS of people. We were lucky we got a crab. But our crab WON! Wooo hooo!

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Cookie's BBQ:
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After lunch, we dropped DS off at the kids clubs (not many kids there at all----just right), and I went snorkeling for the first time at CC. It was really fun, and DH and I had some nice time together, which is why this trip was supposed to be for. We found Mickey! It was pretty amazing to swim over schools of fish that were sleeping. Hundreds of them staying so still as you swam right over them.

We picked up DS when the kids clubs closed at 3, and went back on board to get all cleaned up.

Some pictures on the way back to the ship: :(
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DS wanted to go to the kids clubs on the ship and would not leave to join us for dinner, so we had a great dinner just the 2 of us, which was just fine, being Mother’s day and all… J

Dinner was so much better tonight now that they knew we were their table. I knew it would be. We had a great server team! Best location, could not have asked for more. My only problem is I cannot remember their names. I will check tomorrow.
We were at Lumiere’s (APL rotation) and they did 2 little quick shows. The second one had Beauty and the Beast come in and dance with some dancers. It was so cute.

We went directly to the WD Theater, and there was a same family (from the night before too) who sends their 2 kids to RUN and grab half the first row. Déjà vu?? I was about to find out. We sat right in front of the same family that had young boys that screamed (yelled and high pitched screamed) and kicked the chairs, even sometimes touching the back of my hair with their shoes!!! (My hair was not over the back of the seat either.)

Why do people let their kids do this? If I had kids yelling and screaming at the tops of their lungs (I would not let that happen anyways) with people right in front of them, I would stop them. I heard a lot of threatening from their mother before the show to sit in their seats, but nothing about shouting in people’s ears, or kicking seats.

I ended up with a huge migraine. There were several times I had to stop myself from turning around and telling them to stop screaming in my ear. I thought the chance of them sitting in the exact same seats behind us was very rare. I was so wrong. DH tried to tell me we would have that family with the annoying kids behind us again, but I said the chances of that were slim since I was sure someone would sit behind us first. L
The entertainer Jimmy Tamley, was just ok for me and I LOVE ventriloquists. I LOVE Taylor Mason and this guy just did not compare for me. It was SO not worth the migraine and the screaming annoying kids. It was more of a silly ventriloquism than a witty ventriloquism, know what I mean? Perfect and right up the alley for 3-10 year olds though, just not my kind of funny.

All in all it was a great day. Great CC experience, great dinner, not so great show, but all in all a happy mother’s day for me. Happy Mother’s day everyone!

Stay tuned:
6 days at sea in a row.
We were informed tonight to set our clocks forward 1 hour, and this would continue to happen every night for the next five nights. L

[auntsue1]

I'm sure you're tired, but I enjoyed & felt frustrated for you when you were frustrated! Can't wait for your next letter. Have a good night! You might want to try a different row tomorrow @ the movies if you go.:)

[PrettyInTink]

Thanks for the updates! Post often! We are living our dreams through you.......:cloud9: :love: :woohoo: :dance3:

[piscesborn]

Just wanted to say to all those of you on the Magic for the corssing I was at Jetty Park Waving goodbye!! Hope you saw me I was wearing my Castaway Cay Black shirt with my friend in his Grey DCL Shirt! Like anyone would actually see that but hey! Wish I was there! LOVE DCL!!!!! Happy Sailing and enjoy the Newly Enchanted Shows youll LOVE disney Dreams!!!

[OurDogCisco]

Thanks Michelle2 for your updates... I hope your luck gets better...

[cocoswife]

Loving the updates, keep them coming. Michelle, I hope you have a better day tomorrow!!

:)

[Timon]

Thanks for the updates Michelle! I am so sorry that it's been a rough start to your cruise. I hope it gets MUCH better for you soon!!!! :thumbsup2

[MJGirl]

Just wanted to add my thanks. Looks like you are going to have a great trip. Can't wait til lucky 7/7/7

[cruiseletters]

Wow I am so fasinated by your report, only 1900 cruisers and only 300 children. I think your right about just needing a little rest and relaxation to perk you up. I sometimes work so hard getting everything ready to go that it takes me a few days to catch up on my rest. Michelle2 thank you so much for posting in such detail about the movies and shows thats just great. I look forward to reading more as you have time.:cheer2: :cheer2: Robin:yay:

[encmerk]

scribing thanks! I am so jealous.:surfweb:

[disneydance]

Wow only 300 children on r last cruise therewere like 900 and and about 2,300 cruiser you would think more people would want to book the cruise we were tempted to book but my kids had school and they didnt want to be let behind

[dreamcometrue]

thanks for the updates, Michelle. I am shocked there are only 300 kids onboard! :scared1:

So the wireless internet is in all the staterooms now? Tell us more, please! How much does it cost? That's way too tempting! I would have been able to say no if I had to lug my laptop to the Cove Cafe or other places on deck, but if it's right there in the stateroom, I am not so sure I can say no! :rotfl:

[MrsJobba1]

:goodvibes Thanks for the updates :goodvibes

[granmaz]

Thanks for posting these live reports. It's quite exciting. Enjoy your journey and I look forward to hearing all about things as you get closer to us!!

[scottishwee35]

Michelle

Thank for your updated and hope you are feeling better and no more migraine as it was not nice to have it.

Scottishwee35:)

[AnnaS]

Thanks for the updates Michelle.


Relax, Relax and Enjoy your wonderful cruise.

Can't wait for more.:thumbsup2

[LITTLEKID58]

TFS Subscribing

[steved2psi]

Feel free to keep up with my DW and two DDs. The link is davidsondrifters.blogspot.com

[silver7]

Thanks for this extra link! LOVE the pictures!

Transatlantic cruisers--what was the Castaway Club gift?

Teresa

[Hygiene99]

Feel free to keep up with my DW and two DDs. The link is http://davidsondrifters.blogspot.com/

http://davidsondrifters.blogspot.com/

Kewl thanks :)

[tiggr33]

Thanks for this extra link! LOVE the pictures!

Transatlantic cruisers--what was the Castaway Club gift?

Teresa

Leather Passport cases.

[webray]

Hi everyone!!!

I'm posting LIVE from my stateroom!

CC was great, hardly anyone was there . They told us there is about 1700 of us on board. Not sure if that's true or not.

Jennifer

That sounds about right. When we dropped Bob and Lee at the port they told us 1950 people on the ship...lots of open cabins, so upgrades were still being given out.

[webray]

Hey Jennifer!

I am up in the Cove Cafe on my laptop. Wireless does not work in my stateroom - 5024. But the guys are working on it. Saw them on Deck 5 today.

Great day today at Castaway Cay. Having a hard time uploading or even emailing pics out. But keep trying. A bit of lighting in the distance.

We are on our way!!!

Debbie

excellent...so wireless will be working for everyone shortly..hopefully.

Have a great day!

[BobandLee]

Hi All.
Just thought I see what was posted. Wow! Too many to read at these prices.
Michelle is doing a great job with the reports, I couldn't add anything.
Do have some great pics though if the laptop ever connects.

We are having a great time so far. Weather has been great. Even the first day out in the open sea has been fairly warm. Next few days will tell. Nice seas also.

Wish all of ya were here with us.

Thanks again to Cheryl and Bob for the great ride to the airport. The disney bus is nice, but riding with friends is much nicer.

[funnybunny921]

Hi everyone!!!

I'm posting LIVE from my stateroom!

CC was great, hardly anyone was there . They told us there is about 1700 of us on board. Not sure if that's true or not.

Dinners are the same menus so far, but today we got a really nice hardcover book about the crossing of the Atlantic.

We are about 3,100 nautical miles from The Canary Islands, and the waves are moderate at 4-8 feet. (Can't ya tell I'm watching the Bridge Report on TV!!)

I met a ton of the DIS'ers, they are all a great bunch of folks. My girls are so excited coming back to our room as there is always a little goodie in our fish extender for them!

I'll post more, but off to bed for me!

We are now in the "dark blue" water of the Atlantic. :banana: :banana:
No turning back now!!!

Jennifer

Jennifer I hope you are having a great time getting the ship prepped for the rest of us 6/6-ers. Seriously, though we will miss you I hope you are enjoying this trip od a life time.

[Skallywag]

Glad all is going well - please can you give us some more information of the hook up system for lap tops now in cabin
Many thanks and have a great time.

[jblb1020]

Subscribing......
Wish I was sailing on the Magic! That would have been heaven:cloud9: to be sailing for that many days and ports! But I will sit here at work and live through the trip reports:surfweb: :badpc: Hope you all have a great time!:)

[Hygiene99]

Glad all is going well - please can you give us some more information of the hook up system for lap tops now in cabin
Many thanks and have a great time.

The whole ship is being set up for wireless Internet connection.
They are in the Process of doing this...

Some decks work and some decks do not.
Debbie is on deck 5 / SPH and was not able to use her laptop in her stateroom.
YET
;)

[granmaz]

What is the cost of the internet access? We are so glad you are taking advantage of it!!!:)

[Funfoody]

Thanks for the trip reports! I'm compulsively browsing them.

Has anyone tried to change dollars to euros, or buy euros using a credit card, onboard? (I suppose it's a little early...)

[MagicMe]

thanks for the great reports so far. Have to live vigariously through you guys!

[Pluto,]

Thanks for the trip reports! I'm compulsively browsing them.

Has anyone tried to change dollars to euros, or buy euros using a credit card, onboard? (I suppose it's a little early...)

better do it early theere will be a long line the day before

[tiggr33]

Thanks for the trip reports! I'm compulsively browsing them.

Has anyone tried to change dollars to euros, or buy euros using a credit card, onboard? (I suppose it's a little early...)

Be careful when doing this with a credit card. Some (I didn't say all) banks/CC companies consider this a cash advance. Bring along some checks to cash, or get some Euros before you go.

May I make a suggestion or two. A couple people on the TA have mentioned this thread is too long to read due to cost of the internet package, and due to the in/out connectivity issues. And the OP made this thread to post live reports in the first place. A lot of us (myslef included) have run this thread up, with non live posts. I suggest
Anyone just subscribing to the thread, you do not need to post to subscribe. Go to the top of the thread, there is a link called thread tools. You can click subscribe there. It may cut down on some "just subscribing" posts.

Questions like this one about Euros, or the one about CC gift, maybe we should post them on another thread. We can start a new one, called something like "Questions for those of you on the Magic for the TA". I am as guilty as anyone, as I have posted answers and maybe more.

By doing this, we may be able to keep the thread manageable, and enjoyable by all, including those currently on the Magic. Anyway, just my 2cents.

[faireygod mother]

Great idea. If one is not started maybe you or I can do so now. I am on the western repo and have loads of questions.

[Brisully]

Are there any special pins for the cruise?


Side note - I hope everyone has a great time on the cruise!! I wish I was there!

[Jennifer48]

Good to hear they got the WiFi installed. Now for the other rumor, have you seen any sign of a PhotoPass? :confused3

Thanks for keeping us updated! I love the live reports! :thumbsup2 :goodvibes

[denise]

Can someone on the Magic get a message to a passenger?
Just found out last night that a friend from church has a sister on the cruise! Don't know her room # but her name is Paula Harr and she is traveling with Harry Owens. Just think it would be cool if she got a message saying HI from her sister Roberta!!!: :thumbsup2
They will also be on the next cruise...doing two back to back!:banana:

Thanks if anyone can help.:love:
can't wait till 070707 cruise!
denisepirate:

[LAMPSKIES]

I wonder how many people are watching this thread?popcorn::

Have a GREAT time y'all!:banana:

HOLY #$!&........Silver7.......where have you been?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[Scooby3x1y]

Be careful when doing this with a credit card. Some (I didn't say all) banks/CC companies consider this a cash advance. Bring along some checks to cash, or get some Euros before you go.

May I make a suggestion or two. A couple people on the TA have mentioned this thread is too long to read due to cost of the internet package, and due to the in/out connectivity issues. And the OP made this thread to post live reports in the first place. A lot of us (myslef included) have run this thread up, with non live posts. I suggest
Anyone just subscribing to the thread, you do not need to post to subscribe. Go to the top of the thread, there is a link called thread tools. You can click subscribe there. It may cut down on some "just subscribing" posts.

Questions like this one about Euros, or the one about CC gift, maybe we should post them on another thread. We can start a new one, called something like "Questions for those of you on the Magic for the TA". I am as guilty as anyone, as I have posted answers and maybe more.

By doing this, we may be able to keep the thread manageable, and enjoyable by all, including those currently on the Magic. Anyway, just my 2cents.

Great idea to cut down on the posts. Let's listen to what's going on.

Here's an FYI for upcoming Med Cruises. This wonderful list has been compiled by SweetSue. What a great service she's done for us.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=12134620&postcount=15

This is a great list of FAQ's.

[zweihund]

Great thread!
Sorry to take up more space. BUT, I just have to say this.

If you come across a very tall guy missing his left arm, and a very short girl with lots of tattoos at the adult pool......tell them their hedgehog is doing just fine but we still hate them for going without us.

(it's Jodi and Jason, btw....both Iraq war vets)

Carry on! I love it so far!

[DenverVal]

I'm enjoying the live updates Michelle! I was arriving in Boise from Denver on a flight right about the same time you were leaving (11:45 am). Wouldn't it be a hoot if we'd passed you in the boarding area??

I hope all the little things iron themselves out for you as you relax into six consecutive days at sea. Our family will be bringing her home next August, so we are very interested in hearing your experiences on the way over.

[slindamood]

Thanks, Michelle! Your updates are great.

We also are sailing on the westbound repo and interested in just about everything. Will be interested in what it is like being on the open sea.

Take good care of our ship! Just 3 months from today we arrive in Barcelona to bring it home. :cloud9:

[Hygiene99]

Tonights show was The Golden Mickeys.

The seas are rockin and Rolling, they are traveling at a speed of 24 knots.

And a Couple photo's should follow this post...:lmao:

I am not on the ship. but in 11 days we will be...

[EpcotKilterFan]

Yes we are rocking tonight!

Trip is great. Nice recap Michelle

Last night was a great night. We had Jimmy Buffet night at the adult pool!!!!!!!!

So ya know who had to participate :)

Bunch of DIS'rs:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/Med%20Cruise/Fins1-1.jpg

And our resident parrotheads taking the mic!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/Med%20Cruise/fins2.jpg

They may do another night of it as it was so popular.

Connection in my room is still not good. But they were working near me today so hopefully it will get better.

Tomorrow is another day at sea!

Debbie

[jlawall]

Ahhhhh.........:cloud9:

Love this pic!!:goodvibes

Thx to all for the LIVE updates...thx to Michelle for the frustration posts......we've all been there....good reality check....I'm nervous about the high seas....keep us posted!

Thx for the Jimmy Buffet pics...looks too fun!

Keep 'em coming!!

[livvysmom]

I can't wait to get home from school and here about the day's/night's events and see everyone's pictures. Keep'em coming! They make my day and make my June 3 cruise anticipation heightened.:banana:

[PrettyInTink]

Great thread!
Sorry to take up more space. BUT, I just have to say this.

If you come across a very tall guy missing his left arm, and a very short girl with lots of tattoos at the adult pool......tell them their hedgehog is doing just fine but we still hate them for going without us.

(it's Jodi and Jason, btw....both Iraq war vets)

Carry on! I love it so far!

God Bless um! Hope they are having a blast! And the "tell them their hedgehog is doing fine" part should be your gift from the tag fairy! Priceless!

Sorry, back to the topic at hand.........

[PrettyInTink]

Fins to the left, fins to the right............ AWESOME! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Scott and Lynn! Bob and Lee! Parrotheads unite! Great pics, keep um coming!:dance3: