May 12, 2007 -- Taking the Magic to the Mediterranean -- 14 day Repo Cruise! Part 2

[milestogo]

Hi everyone,

I've been trying to keep up with the posts, but everyone is getting so chatty that it is difficult. I don't blame you - I would be the same way IF I was still going on this cruise. We have gone ahead and written it off at this point. I'm so jealous - I plan to follow the posts from the ship though so keep us informed.

Pal Mickey - I have the original also. I liked it but Curt hated the corny jokes. The last time I was in the World, I took it with me but only carried it in the parks one day.

Kelly - Are you still planning on a pre-cruise get-together at Downtown Disney on April 12th? I had not heard any more mention of this since your first post.

Hey, Susie, I'm sorry to hear you have made it official. BUT, am so very glad we got to meet at DL and will see you many times in our future. Apparently, we'll be standing next to each other at a show - I'll look up next time!!!!:rolleyes1

Thanks everyone for the Pal Mickey info everyone, we will get it as soon as we get there.

Yes, we are still planning our Dis-meet 4/12 at Naples - downtown Disney Time: TBD. Please come everyone who is available.

[kpros]

Hi
We just found this board.
We are Maria and Juergen and we live in Germany.
Last week we booked this fantastic cruise.
Can you ad our names to your cruise rooster?
Our stateroom is 7066 and we have late seating.
we are looking forward to meet all the other Disney Fans.

have a nice day

Juergen

Welcome aboard Juergen! I've got you on the lanyard list.

Ken

[milestogo]

Welcome Maria and Juergen :banana: :banana: :banana:

What part of Germany are you coming from?

[NHdisneylover]

Welcome Maria and Juergen. If you have not done so already click on page 143 and read the first post. It has lots of information you will want to know.

What part of Germany are you from? My husband travels to Germany frequently to work and also has family in the small town of Biblis. We have just started learning to speak German becuase it looks like we may be lucky enough to get to live there for two or three years while my husband is working there.

[NHdisneylover]

Erik--Congratulations on your Natioanl Champions :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[tig82174]

Thanks everyone for the congrats....it is very exciting. I can't take full credit since I'm primarily just their tumbling instructor...their main coach does most of their stunting and dancing training...but it's nice to be a part of it, nonetheless. And they're very excited about this accomplishment because the team they beat and forced into second place was trying to make this their NINTH straight national title in a row...so not only did they win the big one, but they unseated a formidable and talented squad in doing so!:cheer2:

:tigger:
Erik

[AuntyBrat]

Now if our luggage doesn't start barking at the cruise terminal, we are all set.. Remember, if a crew member asks just say "What Dog?".

http://xs313.xs.to/xs313/07111/DisneyDawg.jpg

Like I tell people, to you it is a dog, to me it is my son/daughter who is furry and doesn't speak clearly.

[tig82174]

:welcome:

Yes, welcome Juergens!! You'll find you've joined quite a lively bunch here!!

My brother and sister-in-law are moving with their 9year old daughter to Germany the first week of April....and we're making a trip there sometime in the next 3 years to visit them and to detour as a clan to Disney Paris! :)

:tigger:

Erik

[kpros]

Hey AuntyBrat - did you make it up to Solvang this past weekend?

Ken

[Pluto,]

hi, im on the august repo. without me have to read past so many pages can you tell me what you have learned from disney that us august cruisers will not know.
how many formal nights? i heard one is this true?
how many semi formal nights?
is there a pirate party?
anything else you can think of
thankyou

[AuntyBrat]

Hey AuntyBrat - did you make it up to Solvang this past weekend?

Ken

Going up this weekend for the Taste of Solvang...eatting our way through the city...I counsider it practice for the cruise!!!:lmao:

[seaulater]

This is the third time I will fortunate enough to be a "Lanyard Person".
They are really nice. I've had people ask where they can buy them.
I think everyone will be pleased with the 2007 version.

Thanks Ken and Shari.:thumbsup2

I think we were called those D*** lanyard people!:rotfl:

Thanks everyone for the congrats....it is very exciting. I can't take full credit since I'm primarily just their tumbling instructor...their main coach does most of their stunting and dancing training...but it's nice to be a part of it, nonetheless. And they're very excited about this accomplishment because the team they beat and forced into second place was trying to make this their NINTH straight national title in a row...so not only did they win the big one, but they unseated a formidable and talented squad in doing so!:cheer2:

:tigger:
Erik

Congrats again Erik!

hi, im on the august repo. without me have to read past so many pages can you tell me what you have learned from disney that us august cruisers will not know.
how many formal nights? i heard one is this true?
how many semi formal nights?
is there a pirate party?
anything else you can think of
thankyou

So far this is the information we have received:
1 formal night
2 semi formal nights
Yes, on the pirate party going eastbound, won't know the date until about 30 days out according to the CM I talked to.

High Tea and Brunches are available on sea days. Movie schedule will be available towards end of April. We are hoping to see POC III on the release date on the ship.

That's about it from this end.

[Pluto,]

I think we were called those D*** lanyard people!:rotfl:



Congrats again Erik!



So far this is the information we have received:
1 formal night
2 semi formal nights
Yes, on the pirate party going eastbound, won't know the date until about 30 days out according to the CM I talked to.

High Tea and Brunches are available on sea days. Movie schedule will be available towards end of April. We are hoping to see POC III on the release date on the ship.

That's about it from this end.

thankyou

[kpros]

Going up this weekend for the Taste of Solvang...eatting our way through the city...I counsider it practice for the cruise!!!:lmao:

I thought you were going this past weekend. The town was full of bicycles for a big ride they do every year - it would not have been the best weekend for a casual visit.

We spend one night in Solvang as part of the Arthritis Ride. We camp out behind the mission.

Enjoy your trip.

[tig82174]

So far this is the information we have received:
1 formal night
2 semi formal nights
Yes, on the pirate party going eastbound, won't know the date until about 30 days out according to the CM I talked to.

High Tea and Brunches are available on sea days. Movie schedule will be available towards end of April. We are hoping to see POC III on the release date on the ship.

That's about it from this end.

Seulater---you rock at getting the dirt! You're better than my T.A.!! I hope once you've gotten all those details...like movie schedules and the dates for the pirate party and other dinners you'll post it for all of us so we can make sure that our online bookings still work out and don't conflict!!

:tigger:

Erik

[tazzmacd]

Glad I found this board, I find out more information here on the cruise then I find out form my TA and Disney.

Welcome to all the new comers!!!

Cheers!!

Pat

[tazzmacd]

OK looks liek we are confirmed for the Comfort Inn and Suites Port Canaveral 3901 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach for the Friday before hand. Who else is staying there on the Friday night?

Cheers!!

Pat

[daipp]

Now if our luggage doesn't start barking at the cruise terminal, we are all set.. Remember, if a crew member asks just say "What Dog?".

http://xs313.xs.to/xs313/07111/DisneyDawg.jpg

Your Jack Russell is beautiful !!! :) :) :)

David

[Kissimmee]

Your Jack Russell is beautiful !!! :) :) :)

David

Thanks. He was born 7 days before our first Disney Cruise.. That was hard leaving momma and her puppies behind. So we kind of connect them to Disney and Cruising.

http://xs413.xs.to/xs413/07112/puppies.JPG

[Scott H]

KEWL collar. on your pup.

Welcome aboard to the new folks ....:hippie: :thumbsup2

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p2404dfdd793c4cad1722763a8559e68c/ea567b6f.jpg

Our youngest about three years ago.

[cquick]

:cheer2: Yeah! for the Cheerleaders! It's always so much fun to see them around the parks!

Thanks for the lanyards! pixiedust:


Welcome new cruisers from Germany! My husband hopes you drink beer! :welcome:

[BobandLee]

KEWL collar. on your pup.

Welcome aboard to the new folks ....:hippie: :thumbsup2

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p2404dfdd793c4cad1722763a8559e68c/ea567b6f.jpg

Our youngest about three years ago.

OK, since we are doing puppy pictures...
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/Belle/TypicalBeagle.jpg

[BobandLee]

......oh and while we're all singing his praises...I'll join the "RAH RAH GO KEN" Squad, too! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: (I'm in a bit of a cheerleader mood at the moment because a few hours ago my cheerleading squad called me from Orlando where they finished their big competition late this evening....and informed me that I am the tumbling coach of the now official NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!:cheer2: :cheer2: )

:tigger:

Erik

Hey KEWL! My granddaughter is down there cheering. :cheer2: :cheer2:
Haven't heard anything yet. I think she was more excited about going to Disney.

[BobandLee]

Hi
We just found this board.
We are Maria and Juergen and we live in Germany.
Last week we booked this fantastic cruise.
Can you ad our names to your cruise rooster?
Our stateroom is 7066 and we have late seating.
we are looking forward to meet all the other Disney Fans.

have a nice day

Juergen


Willkommen Maria and Juergen!
(hope that is right, I haven't spoken German since high school)

This quite a crew you have decided to join. Should be a fun cruise. :thumbsup2

[misseulalie]

We went to Animal Kingdom today.... now I know why we have only been there 3 times since it opened... it was boring!!!! We spent the whole day walking back and forth to get fast pass tickets, we only had an hour between each scheduled time between fast passes, so we couldn't visit another part of the park or we would miss our time. Lunch was bad.. there was no place to sit, and it was so crowded we felt like cattle.

I think we will stick to EPCOT for now on....


by the way, here is my puppy picture.
She decided to grab a pair of DD's underwear...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jbendriss/DSCN1465.jpg

[BobandLee]

This is the third time I will fortunate enough to be a "Lanyard Person".
They are really nice. I've had people ask where they can buy them.
I think everyone will be pleased with the 2007 version.

Thanks Ken and Shari.:thumbsup2

I think we were called those D*** lanyard people!:rotfl:
.....

Yes. I think I heard that reference once.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I believe that we were all lumped in together.....
The innocent (like me) with the deck chair robbers and hallway sleepers.:rotfl2:

[NHdisneylover]

WOW! I can't belive you don't like Animal Kingdom. We LOVE the shows (haven't been since Nemo opened--still mourning loss of Tarzan Rocks). Festival of the Lion King is my FAVOURITE attraction on property. I admit it can get very hot and crowded (why we do not go to WDW in high season). Even Flights of Wonder is a blast. We always scheudle our day there around the shows an if we miss rides, so be it (my two cents for those of you who may have never been there).

[EpcotKilterFan]

Yes. I think I heard that reference once.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I believe that we were all lumped in together.....
The innocent (like me) with the deck chair robbers and hallway sleepers.:rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Well guess what! We had an earthquake tonight! :scared1: :scared1: There was a 3.6 earthquake just south of me and I did feel it! We don't have those here. An occasional tremor but usually out in the lake. I hope no more are on the horizon

I checked one more thing off of my to do list: Made my flight reservations from Barcelona to Paris. :banana: Now I only have to figure out how to get from the port to the airport and the airport to DLP.

It is getting closer!!

Debbie

[kayleeshae]

I talked to the disney cruise line today and they said that we will have a midnight curfew to be back on the ship. Has anyone else heard this? Why would we have a curfew? Am I missing something?

[NHdisneylover]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Well guess what! We had an earthquake tonight! :scared1: :scared1: There was a 3.6 earthquake just south of me and I did feel it! We don't have those here. An occasional tremor but usually out in the lake. I hope no more are on the horizon

I checked one more thing off of my to do list: Made my flight reservations from Barcelona to Paris. :banana: Now I only have to figure out how to get from the port to the airport and the airport to DLP.

It is getting closer!!

Debbie

Man Debbie--an earthquake. Who needs cruise for excitemnet, eh?:eek:
Glad you only just felt it and nothing more.

[tig82174]

WOW! I can't belive you don't like Animal Kingdom. We LOVE the shows (haven't been since Nemo opened--still mourning loss of Tarzan Rocks). Festival of the Lion King is my FAVOURITE attraction on property. I admit it can get very hot and crowded (why we do not go to WDW in high season). Even Flights of Wonder is a blast. We always scheudle our day there around the shows an if we miss rides, so be it (my two cents for those of you who may have never been there).

OOH I just fell even further in love with Hadley and her crew.....Animal Kingdom is my absolute favorite....I love the shows and the theming and all the animals....it's just so wonderful!!! :)

:tigger:
Erik

[ssnyder]

We went to Animal Kingdom today.... now I know why we have only been there 3 times since it opened... it was boring!!!! We spent the whole day walking back and forth to get fast pass tickets, we only had an hour between each scheduled time between fast passes, so we couldn't visit another part of the park or we would miss our time.

It sounds like you aren't aware of the secret of fastpasses - the only time that counts is the first one. You can't get in early but you don't have to worry about the end time - they are good all day.

[AuntyBrat]

60 days until we leave!!!! Can it get any better than this??? Tomorrow it is less than 2 months!!! YEAH!!!

Ok, I have to ask if anyone else is going and NOT bringing their kids/teens? Our kids did not do well in school for the first semester and we could not justify letting them miss two weeks of school. So they are staying with grandparents while we do an adults only cruise. How bad/mean are we? :confused3

[kpros]

60 days until we leave!!!! Can it get any better than this??? Tomorrow it is less than 2 months!!! YEAH!!!

Ok, I have to ask if anyone else is going and NOT bringing their kids/teens? Our kids did not do well in school for the first semester and we could not justify letting them miss two weeks of school. So they are staying with grandparents while we do an adults only cruise. How bad/mean are we? :confused3

This is our third cruise without our DD15. She is feeling a little left out. Her and Mom are taking a 4 day cruise with 4 days at WDW later in the summer.

Ken

[Michelle2]

60 days until we leave!!!! Can it get any better than this??? Tomorrow it is less than 2 months!!! YEAH!!!

Ok, I have to ask if anyone else is going and NOT bringing their kids/teens? Our kids did not do well in school for the first semester and we could not justify letting them miss two weeks of school. So they are staying with grandparents while we do an adults only cruise. How bad/mean are we? :confused3

I am sort of doing the same thing, except we are taking our youngest DS4 because he is not in school yet. We are leaving our older 3 for the same reasons....cannot miss 2 weeks (and they already missed one from our cruise in November).

I can't believe that it is 2 months away....I have been so excited! :banana:

[Michelle2]

That's a great idea!! I never thought about doing that. My in-laws from Morocco are meeting us for the 11 day Med. cruise. We could spend a pre-cruise day together!!!

If anyone needs info on Morocco, let me know. DH was born and raised there...We could even do a group trip over if anyone is interested!

If you find a ferry company, let me know. I'm gonna look into it as well...

COOL! I was wondering if I was being crazy...LOL I would love to go with a group instead of on my own. I think DH would feel more comfortable about that too.... There is a website of a private guide that is recommended on tripadvisor I was looking at: www.d-destination.com
I am just not sure if time will permit for it.

[Scott H]

Debbie use VEA to get to DLP from the airports, easy and pretty efficient http://www.vea.fr/uk/index.asp.

Hadley and Eric, AK is also one of our favorites. Maybe it is my Environmental Ed background, living in WY, or having been a National Park Ranger at one time, who knows. Critters are KEWL.

Welcome Aboard to our new cruisers from Germany, KEWL !!!!

Debbie an earthquake and I thought Cleveland Rocked!!!!

Kissimmee, I like the idea of a barking suit case, ours are too big and we would have to pay a lot in extra fees. LOL I would just tell the cruise line folks you work for Disney and are working on a new audio animatronics. Yeah that would work…. :thumbsup2


I gotta run to work…. Later kids

[mom_rules]

Welcome to our German Cruisers!

Lufthansa has great airfares from BCN to Frankfurt in case you are looking!
:cool1:

[padalyn]

I got lost in all the sauce....

[Scott H]

Yes. I think I heard that reference once.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I believe that we were all lumped in together.....
The innocent (like me) with the deck chair robbers and hallway sleepers.:rotfl2:

Yes the great Deck Chair Holdup!!! a classic. :lmao: :lmao:

Thanks for all the pup pictures, nice to see and share our furry friends.

In class most of this week.

[milestogo]

Debbie, We heard about the earthquake on our news last night and, of course, we laugh in the face of a 3.6 :lmao: I wondered if it was anywhere near you.

I'm really, really just kidding! Any time the earth moves when you are not expecting it to is terrifying. I've lived in earthquake county my entire life and lived through some really big ones 6+ and it is always scary. The 3.0 and under don't even make the news here. But each point that it goes up is like the power doubles. We haven't had one in a long time. :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Yes, we too love AK. We are planning our entire trip around AK. I plan to visit Eric's room every day!:laughing:

"Maybe it is my Environmental Ed background, living in WY, or having been a National Park Ranger at one time, who knows." Scott, what haven't you done?

[milestogo]

Good Morning Trivia:

One man's voice - 2 bears? and a ________?

[seaulater]

Seaulater---you rock at getting the dirt! You're better than my T.A.!! I hope once you've gotten all those details...like movie schedules and the dates for the pirate party and other dinners you'll post it for all of us so we can make sure that our online bookings still work out and don't conflict!!

:tigger:

Erik

Will do, no problem. :goodvibes

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Well guess what! We had an earthquake tonight! :scared1: :scared1: There was a 3.6 earthquake just south of me and I did feel it! We don't have those here. An occasional tremor but usually out in the lake. I hope no more are on the horizon

I checked one more thing off of my to do list: Made my flight reservations from Barcelona to Paris. :banana: Now I only have to figure out how to get from the port to the airport and the airport to DLP.

It is getting closer!!

Debbie

Wow! KEWL on the earthquake. Well, not really KEWL, but KEWL.

When we went to DLP, we took the Disney buses from the airport right to the DLP hotel. Worked out great. Of course the buses have DISNEY all over them. Here's my little story-Jamie (dd 15) and I surprised DH Robert for Thanksgiving in 2003 (I think) and put him on a plane to a place unknown. We got off the plane in Atlanta (so he thought he was going to visit his sister) and then we went to the international terminal. He didn't know where in the world we were going until we boarded the plane for Paris. Now, DH does not have Disney on the brain like I do, so he thought, Paris, how KEWL. Spend Thanksgiving in Paris. Well, got off the plane in Paris, headed to ground transporation and :wizard: ta-da there was the Disney bus all in it's glory. DH response.....I should have known..... is there a Disneyland in Paris? Of course there is, that's why we are here! Spent the next four days in Paris and had a great time. Did a tour one day through the Disney hotel we stayed at and did the city tour with the Eiffel tower and the whole thing. Had a blast!

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

I talked to the disney cruise line today and they said that we will have a midnight curfew to be back on the ship. Has anyone else heard this? Why would we have a curfew? Am I missing something?

My guess is some people will sneak off on Friday once we are in Barcelona and not come back on the ship Friday night. We should be clearing customs on Friday, so I am not sure what the deal would be. They might want the curfew in place so they can get ready for disembarkation on Saturday morning and then kick us off again bright and early? I'll make some calls when I get a chance and see if I can find out anything.

[first timers]

Lanyard Team - it all started with the May 2005 repo cruise. Actually, I guess it started on the 2004 Xmas cruise. Some of our disboard friends made buttons for everyone with their disboard names on them. And I saw another persons name tag from a previous cruise that she had in a plastic badge holder. So, as the May repo got closer and people started talking about sailaway gifts - I though it would be cool to make custom lanyards and name badges as our sailaway gift. But as I started looking into the cost - it became clear that it was going to cost more then we could do on our own. So I was talking to another repo cruiser about my idea and they said they would help with the cost. We asked around on the thread and we got about 10 people to help with the cost. We made about 350 name tags and lanyards for that cruise.

Then we did it again for the 11 day Wonder cruise. Many of the same people were on that cruise, so we had some of the May repo lanyard team and a few new folks.

This will be our third time doing the name badges and lanyards. It has been a challenge this time doing it for 2 cruises at the same time.

The lanyards and name badges make a great souvenir of the cuise and they really do make a great place to carry your key to the world card. We use ours when we go to Disneyland to carry our passes and fast passes.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Ken


The lanyard stories continues: I liked the lanyards so much and thought Ken did such a great job, I made lanyards and badges for the Wonder 10 day Southern Carrib. Cruise (just before the one Ken did-we did B2B cruises). He helped with some practical aspect of the process, but they had to be good knowing his lanyards/badges would be next! They were very good, but Ken sets the bar pretty high.

This past weekend we were at WDW and saw a new design on the DCL buses. The new design has porthole style windows and the paint job on the bus has the ship's colors instead of white with red/blue trim. They look great! Much more distinctive and eye catching than the previous design.


Alex

[mom_rules]

Well I am annoyed with our bank right now!

Not only do all the bank credit cards I own charge the current foreign exchange plus 2.5% fee on top of it-I just got a notice that my bank is doing the same for foreign exchange ATM/debit transactions.

Well I'd better stock up on travellers checks now.

[tazzmacd]

Anybody find a hotel that will allow 2 adults and 2 kids in the room in Barcelona that isn't close to 300 Euro's? Trying to find a hotel but the only one we have found that is in a central location is the Best Western Regina hotel in downtown Barcelona that will take 2 adults and 2 kids in a room. The rest have been 3 max to a room so we would have to get 2 rooms.

Cheers!!

Pat

[NHdisneylover]

Anybody find a hotel that will allow 2 adults and 2 kids in the room in Barcelona that isn't close to 300 Euro's? Trying to find a hotel but the only one we have found that is in a central location is the Best Western Regina hotel in downtown Barcelona that will take 2 adults and 2 kids in a room. The rest have been 3 max to a room so we would have to get 2 rooms.

Cheers!!

Pat

We've had the same problem. Even rooms for three are much pricier than those for two (we could put one of our kids with their grandparents). We'd rather not stay at the airport as it is hard to see the city from there. So, we told our friend who used to live in Barceloan this last weekend and he is calling some friends who still live there to have them find us something. He says there are still many good, safe places which you can't really find online in which to stay. I will let you know if we get any good leads.

[tazzmacd]

We've had the same problem. Even rooms for three are much pricier than those for two (we could put one of our kids with their grandparents). We'd rather not stay at the airport as it is hard to see the city from there. So, we told our friend who used to live in Barceloan this last weekend and he is calling some friends who still live there to have them find us something. He says there are still many good, safe places which you can't really find online in which to stay. I will let you know if we get any good leads.

That is great!!! Thanks!! I just have this thing abotu paying $500 cdn for a place that we will be for oh about 6 hours to maybe sleep and to store our luggage while we are touring the city.

Cheers!!

Pat

[NHdisneylover]

I will post an update as soo nas I can. In the mean time we have reserved rooms at the Marriot by the airport (115 Euros per night) just so we do not get stuck with nothing. These can be cancelled with no penalty all the way up until May 26 at 6:00 pm local time. I'm going with better safe than sorry here (I think these rooms max out at 3 people though also).

[seaulater]

I will post an update as soo nas I can. In the mean time we have reserved rooms at the Marriot by the airport (115 Euros per night) just so we do not get stuck with nothing. These can be cancelled with no penalty all the way up until May 26 at 6:00 pm local time. I'm going with better safe than sorry here (I think these rooms max out at 3 people though also).

We did the same. We are booked at the Renaissance by Marriott at the airport for 115 euros per night and they offer a free airport shuttle. Since our flight was out at 7 a.m. on Monday morning, figured, we would be close so it would be easy getting over to the airport.

[misseulalie]

It sounds like you aren't aware of the secret of fastpasses - the only time that counts is the first one. You can't get in early but you don't have to worry about the end time - they are good all day.

I guess we have never needed them before... we typically only go after 4pm, or when it's slow. I would have never gone during spring break, but DD wanted to go badly I caved.

We'll see how MGM is this Friday. DD wants to see the High School Musical Pep Rally. At least we won't need fast passes...:rolleyes1

[misseulalie]

Anybody find a hotel that will allow 2 adults and 2 kids in the room in Barcelona that isn't close to 300 Euro's? Trying to find a hotel but the only one we have found that is in a central location is the Best Western Regina hotel in downtown Barcelona that will take 2 adults and 2 kids in a room. The rest have been 3 max to a room so we would have to get 2 rooms.

Cheers!!

Pat


Try Aparthotel Napols, this is what we had booked until we changed to the Repo cruise. We have 4 people in our party.

[jw2736]

I checked one more thing off of my to do list: Made my flight reservations from Barcelona to Paris. :banana: Now I only have to figure out how to get from the port to the airport and the airport to DLP.

It is getting closer!!

Debbie[/QUOTE]

Debbie, Did you book on Easyjet with the same flight as me to Paris? Like I said we are staying in Paris for a few days before going to DLP, but plan on taking the train. I think its the "A" line, all the way to the Marne la vallee/ chessy station right at DLP. It looks pretty easy.

Jerry

[pooh & tinker]

:cool1: Hi all we are new to this web site. looking forward to the trans atlantic cruise:cheer2:

[NHdisneylover]

Welcome! If you have not done so already go to page 143 and read the first post. It has LOTS of info. you will want to know:)

[Euchre_U]

Will be great to cruise with people who know something about my hometown.

Kurt, I think the highway between Lafayette and Greencastle is US231. A snake wandering road. Greencastle is where we got our last beagle from.

[/B]!

Of course it's 231 - the old fact-checker on this computer must have not been working for this particular post. IN421 goes to Michigan City. I'll have to have this computer upgraded with the latest version of Fact Checker 10.2.4.3.7 (right after Vista 2.5 comes out with service pack 1.8)

For those of you that are still researching airfares (like us) from Barcelona back to the U.S. (or Canada), you might want to try -

www.kayak.com , or
www.sidestep.com

select the "one way" radial button at the top. Both of these are websites that scan multiple travel websites and consolidate the findings into a single page, sorted based on cost. There have been one-way airfares less than $500/pp (including taxes/fees) from Barcelona (BCN) back to the U.S. on both 5/26 and 5/27 (I checked flights from BCN to both DFW and Orlando - airport code MCO). They also work for U.S. domestic flights if you are still looking for airfare to Orlando (or Tampa or Daytona Beach etc.)

After having had to mow, trim, and clean-up the lawn for the first time this year over the weekend, you can color me ready to cruise. T minus two months (less one day) and counting. . . .


Kurt

[disneycruising]

:cool1: Hi all we are new to this web site. looking forward to the trans atlantic cruise:cheer2:

:cheer2: Welcome:cheer2:

Please tell us about yourselves.

[Michelle2]

Good Morning Trivia:

One man's voice - 2 bears? and a ________?

Woo hoo! I know this one!
The same guy voiced Little John in Robin Hood, and Baloo in Jungle Book (the original Disney one) and also voiced a cat Thomas O'Malley in the Aristocats!

[tazzmacd]

Try Aparthotel Napols, this is what we had booked until we changed to the Repo cruise. We have 4 people in our party.

Thanks, I will look into this hotel.

Cheers!!

Pat

[pooh & tinker]

:moped: We are originally from upstate New York, now living full time in Central Florida. This will be our second cruise with Disney and are planning on our 3rd cruise late this summer to Alaska a 7 day thru DVC. But we are really excited about the transatlantic cruise never been to Europe... :confused3 and don't know what to expect. Tinker is my husband and yes his real name is Tinker. We are retired and loving every minute. Can't wait to meet everyone. Thanks for the Welcome. :dance3:

[Scott H]

Yes Welcome Aboard P&T.....Glad to have ya

[pooh & tinker]

thanks for the welcome scott h

[tig82174]

:moped: We are originally from upstate New York, now living full time in Central Florida. This will be our second cruise with Disney and are planning on our 3rd cruise late this summer to Alaska a 7 day thru DVC. But we are really excited about the transatlantic cruise never been to Europe... :confused3 and don't know what to expect. Tinker is my husband and yes his real name is Tinker. We are retired and loving every minute. Can't wait to meet everyone. Thanks for the Welcome. :dance3:

WELCOME ABOARD!! Where in Upstate NY are you from? We're in Rochester...and Jason, my DP, is originally from Hamilton, NY.

:tigger:

Erik

[milestogo]

Welcome Pooh and Tinker! Boy, we're getting lots of Floridians lately!! You guys can have your own pre and post cruise meets now. :yay: :yay: :yay:

Michelle2: YES, his name is Phil Harris. Our favorite alley cat, O'Malley! Phil Harris was quite popular in his time. Go ahead and find the other answer on the internet. It was a much harder one than I thought. I think Hope knows the answer, but she hasn't checked in lately. One man's voice: two different princes. Think more about recent movies.

:scared1: So, I woke up at 4:30 this morning and had been dreaming that I missed all the dis-events and was sitting in some big ballroom eating dinner with my neighbor (instead of my family) when Erik and Jason walked in and I was so happy to see them, but realized I'd missed everything. Also, Eddie Murphy was our waiter and he was walking all of your dogs after the meal. It was weird, all the dog pictures were very clear in my head. I woke up and was wide awake, I don't know if it was worse that I was with the most boring neighbor in the world or that I had missed all the disboard events. :scared1: DH says, "well, we can tell its getting closer - you're dreaming about it"

[tig82174]

Welcome Pooh and Tinker! Boy, we're getting lots of Floridians lately!! You guys can have your own pre and post cruise meets now. :yay: :yay: :yay:

Michelle2: YES, his name is Phil Harris. Our favorite alley cat, O'Malley! Phil Harris was quite popular in his time. Go ahead and find the other answer on the internet. It was a much harder one than I thought. I think Hope knows the answer, but she hasn't checked in lately. One man's voice: two different princes. Think more about recent movies.

:scared1: So, I woke up at 4:30 this morning and had been dreaming that I missed all the dis-events and was sitting in some big ballroom eating dinner with my neighbor (instead of my family) when Erik and Jason walked in and I was so happy to see them, but realized I'd missed everything. Also, Eddie Murphy was our waiter and he was walking all of your dogs after the meal. It was weird, all the dog pictures were very clear in my head. I woke up and was wide awake, I don't know if it was worse that I was with the most boring neighbor in the world or that I had missed all the disboard events. :scared1: DH says, "well, we can tell its getting closer - you're dreaming about it"

Kelly---maybe you shouldn't eat so soon before going to bed! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:tigger:

Erik

[kpros]

:moped: We are originally from upstate New York, now living full time in Central Florida. This will be our second cruise with Disney and are planning on our 3rd cruise late this summer to Alaska a 7 day thru DVC. But we are really excited about the transatlantic cruise never been to Europe... :confused3 and don't know what to expect. Tinker is my husband and yes his real name is Tinker. We are retired and loving every minute. Can't wait to meet everyone. Thanks for the Welcome. :dance3:

Welcome pooh&tinker! If you want to be included on the cruise list, please check out the first post on page 143 of this thread. In order to be included in the free lanyards and name badges, I will need the first names of everyone in your group.

Ken

[misseulalie]

:moped: We are originally from upstate New York, now living full time in Central Florida. This will be our second cruise with Disney and are planning on our 3rd cruise late this summer to Alaska a 7 day thru DVC. But we are really excited about the transatlantic cruise never been to Europe... :confused3 and don't know what to expect. Tinker is my husband and yes his real name is Tinker. We are retired and loving every minute. Can't wait to meet everyone. Thanks for the Welcome. :dance3:


What side of town are you on? We got folks in Avalon Park, Lake Nona, Hunter's Creek, and I'm sure other places, I just forgot....

Welcome!:cheer2:

[tazzmacd]

Try Aparthotel Napols, this is what we had booked until we changed to the Repo cruise. We have 4 people in our party.

This one looks very promising for all those that were looking for a place that holds 4 but not real expensive.

http://www.bookings.org/hotel/es/aparthotelnapols.html?aid=307461;sid=b9cd7ac2bb72f 8e787b1fd8ba5eefb18;checkin=;checkout=#topanchor

Going to look into the location some more but it looks like a winner!

Thanks again misseulalie.

Cheers!!

Pat

[KathyOnA1A]

We got folks in Avalon Park, Lake Nona, Hunter's Creek, and I'm sure other places, I just forgot....

Welcome!:cheer2:

Vero Beach!!

[charwac1]

Not only do all the bank credit cards I own charge the current foreign exchange plus 2.5% fee on top of it.

Most credit cards have such fees. Capitol One (the folks with the "what's in your wallet" adverts) doesn't. www.capitolone.com .

[mom_rules]

Most credit cards have such fees. Capitol One (the folks with the "what's in your wallet" adverts) doesn't. www.capitolone.com .

I knew about the credit cards but I was surprised to learn that they do the same with ATM and Debit card transactions.

[Juergen]

Hi every one
I just visit this board again.
Thank you for the welcome.

Afew peopel want to know where we live in germany.
Well it is a little town more or less in the middle of Germany called Limburg and we have a little river the Lahn.
Limburg is on the motorway A3 4 miles north of Frankfurt and 60 miles south of Cologne.

have a nice evening all of you

juergen

[seaulater]

Hi every one
I just visit this board again.
Thank you for the welcome.

Afew peopel want to know where we live in germany.
Well it is a little town more or less in the middle of Germany called Limburg and we have a little river the Lahn.
Limburg is on the motorway A3 4 miles north of Frankfurt and 60 miles south of Cologne.

have a nice evening all of you

juergen

Welcome aboard!

So my million dollar question is:

Do you live close to the shipyard where the two new Disney ships will be built? That would be great if you are close enough so you could keep going on tours to check out the progress for us once they are under construction!

[Juergen]

Welcome aboard!

So my million dollar question is:

Do you live close to the shipyard where the two new Disney ships will be built? That would be great if you are close enough so you could keep going on tours to check out the progress for us once they are under construction!

Sorry no

Germany is bigger as you think.
The Meyer Werft is in northern Germany in Papenburg this is not around the corner.
It is 6 hours drive from our home.

But the shipyard has a webcam where you can see the construction progress.
look under
world wide web. meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=2&subs=0&did=826

Under news you can read when the keellaying ceremony will be.
But I don't think it will be bevor 2010.

have a nice evening
juergen

[jw2736]

Welcome aboard Pooh + Tinker!party: You sound like so much fun. Maybe we can share a dinner table together.pooh: :tinker:

Only 59 days to go!!!! By the way, its Jerry. Glad you got on the Disboards.

[elderfam]

Hello all! I've been out of touch for a few days and just catching up. I see that some of you are from Indiana. I graduated High School in Delphi and went to Indiana State in Terre Haute. :cool2:

I'd like to know what a "fish extender" is as I've never heard of them.:confused3

It was 85 degrees here in Virginia today and I have serious spring fever! Anyone like to Golf? :sunny:

[misseulalie]

Sorry no

Germany is bigger as you think.
The Meyer Werft is in northern Germany in Papenburg this is not around the corner.
It is 6 hours drive from our home.

But the shipyard has a webcam where you can see the construction progress.
look under
world wide web. meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=2&subs=0&did=826

Under news you can read when the keellaying ceremony will be.
But I don't think it will be bevor 2010.

have a nice evening
juergen

Oh come on... you mean you can't drive 6 hours each way to give us weekly reports on the ships? :rotfl:

[EpcotKilterFan]

Hi All

Well... we had no cable yesterday. So no internet no TV.

Now we have severe weather and tornado potential!

SHEESH!!!!!!

So I will have to catch up soon. I do have a few names to add to the roster, but that may have to wait a bit.

Hope everyone is well!

Debbie

[BobandLee]

Hello all! I've been out of touch for a few days and just catching up. I see that some of you are from Indiana. I graduated High School in Delphi and went to Indiana State in Terre Haute. :cool2:

I'd like to know what a "fish extender" is as I've never heard of them.:confused3

It was 85 degrees here in Virginia today and I have serious spring fever! Anyone like to Golf? :sunny:

Hey fellow Indiana native. Oracles right?
So KEWL that so many that have connection to the state are on this cruise.

Fish Extender....Debbie (EpcotKilterFan) is the one to blame for these.
http://members.aol.com/robertj85/fishx.jpg
it is the thingie with the pockets that hangs from the fish outside the cabin.
That way if anyone has something to drop off, they just put it in the pockets.
Got a lot of neat gifts on the Panama Canal repo and the 11 Nights in Paradise cruise.
Where to get one? There was someone on the 11 night that made them for that cruise. Supposedly they can be found in dollar stores.

[BobandLee]

Hi All

Well... we had no cable yesterday. So no internet no TV.

Now we have severe weather and tornado potential!

SHEESH!!!!!!

So I will have to catch up soon. I do have a few names to add to the roster, but that may have to wait a bit.

Hope everyone is well!

Debbie

MY MY. Earthquakes, storms, and no tv or internet.:scared1:
What will be the next plague to hit Cleveland?

[pooh & tinker]

Welcome aboard Pooh + Tinker!party: You sound like so much fun. Maybe we can share a dinner table together.pooh: :tinker:

Only 59 days to go!!!! By the way, its Jerry. Glad you got on the Disboards.
:surfweb: not sure if I'm in the right place, but this is fun, can't wait until the cruise. pooh:rotfl2:

[pooh & tinker]

we are in lake county on route 27.

[pooh & tinker]

WE home town was a little place called Charlton in Saratoga County. Miss it.

[EpcotKilterFan]

:welcome:

If you would like to be added to the roster can e-mail me at maymedrepo@wideopenwest.com

You can include as much or as little information as you would like. You can also a include a photo at the e-mail address.

DIS board name
First Name - Relationship - and age (or something close to the age ) for all of those in the cabin
Hometown
Stateroom number
Dining
You may include a photo if you would like

You can view the list by clicking on the link in my signature

Debbie

[milestogo]

Hi guys,
Zoe and I just came back from a surprise trip to CAdv. It was a surprise trip to go to the Aladdin show and lunch to practice our good theater and restaurant manners. We do this periodically to just do one or two things to practice. She was so surprised and had such a good time. We had great weather, but man was it crowded! C.A. is our place to go for a quiet, calm easy going fun park - Zoe learned how to walk in this park. I don't know if we are getting the really, really early spring break crowds or if everyone else has figured out our little secret. BUT still a fun mom and daughter day (or a few hours anyway.)

[milestogo]

Debbie, good thing you know how to handle disasters!!!!!!:sad2:

[cquick]

:moped: We are originally from upstate New York, now living full time in Central Florida. This will be our second cruise with Disney and are planning on our 3rd cruise late this summer to Alaska a 7 day thru DVC. But we are really excited about the transatlantic cruise never been to Europe... :confused3 and don't know what to expect. Tinker is my husband and yes his real name is Tinker. We are retired and loving every minute. Can't wait to meet everyone. Thanks for the Welcome. :dance3:

Welcome Pooh and Tinker! :sunny: More Central Floridians! Great! I'll bet there will be LOTS of Floridians and Cast Members on the cruise, since it leaves from Port Canaveral and so many of us are DisneyFanatics! But it sure seems like a world-wide group on the DisBoards!
:stitch: :donald: :tigger: :mickeyjum:goofy:

[cquick]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:
I checked one more thing off of my to do list: Made my flight reservations from Barcelona to Paris. :banana: Now I only have to figure out how to get from the port to the airport and the airport to DLP.

It is getting closer!!
Debbie

Yeah, I heard about your earthquake! my goodness! I hope the Madrid fault doesn't go!

And it's very easy to get from the port to the Barcelona airport. I spoke with a man who lives in Barcelona, because we thought we'd need a handicapped accessible taxit to take us to the airport, but he said there will be lots of taxit at the taxi ranks to pick up cruisers. We have a tight schedule to get to the airport. He owns a tourist company for people with disabilties and he is in a wheelchair himself. We are taking a guided tour of Barcelona later inthe month.

[pooh & tinker]

Welcome Pooh and Tinker! :sunny: More Central Floridians! Great! I'll bet there will be LOTS of Floridians and Cast Members on the cruise, since it leaves from Port Canaveral and so many of us are DisneyFanatics! But it sure seems like a world-wide group on the DisBoards!
:stitch: :donald: :tigger: :mickeyjum:goofy:
Thanks can't wait for the cruise. It's not easy waiting. page 143 was great.
That gave me alot to think about.

[cquick]

60 days until we leave!!!! Can it get any better than this??? Tomorrow it is less than 2 months!!! YEAH!!!

Ok, I have to ask if anyone else is going and NOT bringing their kids/teens? Our kids did not do well in school for the first semester and we could not justify letting them miss two weeks of school. So they are staying with grandparents while we do an adults only cruise. How bad/mean are we? :confused3

I think you deserve it! Have your kids cruised with you before? The grandparents will love having them! :love:

[tazzmacd]

It was 85 degrees here in Virginia today and I have serious spring fever! Anyone like to Golf? :sunny:

OK I really hate you, it is 50F or 10C here and we are a good 1 or 2 months away from gofl season here........That is just not fair.

Tried to convince DW that I shoudl go on the golf excursion while in the Canary Islands, being a non golfer that she is she said I could go but woudl have to find some place else to sleep for the rest of the cruise. Considered it but thought I best pass on that one for now.

Cheers!!

Pat

[misseulalie]

we are in lake county on route 27.

That's cool. We now have people from all corners of Central Florida! I have friends on Lake Louisa, I go to your part of town all the time:goodvibes

[NHdisneylover]

Hello to all and welcome to Pooh and Tinker (if I missed any other new people I am sorry and hello to you as well).

Debbie--I hope all your bad luck (earthquakes AND power outages AND no internet/cable) is over. Please do not bring such luck to the cruise!:)

Spring hit the Northeast in a big way today and the kids and I spent the day skiing on the slush in our T-shirts (too hot even for long sleeves)!!! Finally, a fun day to keep my mind off of the upcomming cruise. Winter is returning in the next few days so we enjoyed it while it lasted.

Happy planning all--thanks for all the posts, it's always fun to read them.

[cquick]

Hey fellow Indiana native. Oracles right?
So KEWL that so many that have connection to the state are on this cruise.

Fish Extender....Debbie (EpcotKilterFan) is the one to blame for these.
http://members.aol.com/robertj85/fishx.jpg
it is the thingie with the pockets that hangs from the fish outside the cabin.
That way if anyone has something to drop off, they just put it in the pockets.
Got a lot of neat gifts on the Panama Canal repo and the 11 Nights in Paradise cruise.
Where to get one? There was someone on the 11 night that made them for that cruise. Supposedly they can be found in dollar stores.
I have a llime green one! I was going to try to make one....been bored siiting around in the wheelchair since my surgery! Today I picked out excursions and did some sewing.....making a baby quilt to sell at our Bunny in the Park festival to start making money for Relay for Life.

[cquick]

WE home town was a little place called Charlton in Saratoga County. Miss it.


Saratoga NY? I work at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa at Disney World! :wizard:

[padalyn]

Welcome to all the new people who are posting...this looks like it is going to be a blast!!

Am I the only one who has a packing list done???

[tig82174]

Saratoga NY? I work at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa at Disney World! :wizard:

We are Saratoga Springs DVC owners....we love that resort...what do you do there? In fact after the cruise we're flying back to Orlando and staying at SSRS for the Memorial Day weekend before returning home.

:tigger:

Erik

[tig82174]

Hey OH_6....

I know you guys said you're so busy you're not keeping up with the boards as much....but if you see this....we thought of you today. We got another tie for our collection....a disney villains tie! :) I wish it had some of the more fun villains like Ursula and Maleficent & the Wicked Queen (I'd actually LOVE a wicked queens and witches tie).....it does have Maleficent and the Wicked Queen...but as the dragon and the little ugly old witch...but it also has Jafar, Cruella, Scar, and the big demon from Fantasia....it's fun!

:tigger:

Erik

[tig82174]

Welcome to all the new people who are posting...this looks like it is going to be a blast!!

Am I the only one who has a packing list done???

We've started a packing list...but I keep changing it so it's kind of an exercise in futility for poor Jason! :)

:tigger:
Erik

[AuntyBrat]

Welcome to all the new people who are posting...this looks like it is going to be a blast!!

Am I the only one who has a packing list done???

Nope!!! I have mine and the kids (for staying at Grandparents) done!!!:rotfl2:

[cquick]

We are Saratoga Springs DVC owners....we love that resort...what do you do there? In fact after the cruise we're flying back to Orlando and staying at SSRS for the Memorial Day weekend before returning home.

:tigger:

Erik

I work at Artist's Palette. Right now I am off because of my knee surgery, I should be back the first week of April, but I won't get to see you after the cruise because we are going on the Med. cruise on the Carnival Freedom,and won't be back until June 8.

As far as packing, I AM going to pack next week for practice....I want to take my big suitcase, but I want to see how much it will hold and still be under 50 lb! I might just take 2 smaller ones. :laundy:

[roserae]

I'd like to know what a "fish extender" is as I've never heard of them.:confused3

I'm so glad you asked this! I was going to ask and even did a google search to see what this was! :surfweb: Ha! I see why that was futile now! :laughing:

Okay, I have a question. Since this is the first cruise to Barcelona, I don't know if anyone will know the answer, but I'll ask anyhow. We have a 11:30ish flight from Barcelona and we are using DCL transfers to get us to the airport. Are we going to be cutting it close with this or will DCL make sure we are there in plenty of time. I think my dh read not to book a flight before 10am, which we didn't. Does this mean DCL will do their part to get us to the airport on time?

[Scott H]

Welcome to all the new people who are posting...this looks like it is going to be a blast!!

Am I the only one who has a packing list done???

Nope, that is a standard document on the computer and even seperate ones for different types of trips. :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[Scott H]

I work at Artist's Palette. Right now I am off because of my knee surgery, I should be back the first week of April, but I won't get to see you after the cruise because we are going on the Med. cruise on the Carnival Freedom,and won't be back until June 8.

As far as packing, I AM going to pack next week for practice....I want to take my big suitcase, but I want to see how much it will hold and still be under 50 lb! I might just take 2 smaller ones. :laundy:

Be careful lifting don't mess up the knee.

[padalyn]

whew - and here I thought I was being a bit rententive!! I also keep a running list in my PDA. This way when I find I don't wear something I delete it!! From what I have been reading the temps should be in the 80's - I was originally going with 4 pair of shorts - am now thinking of re-doing that down to 3. (I use travel clothes that rinse and dry in 20 minutes). Seems like we need long pants more than shorts...opinions?

I am also wondering about all my wonderful Disney T shirts - is this a "states" thing? From the travel shows and web sites - seems that sneakers and t-shirts are something we in the US wear a lot, but are not as common in Europe. I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb (yea, I know, as soon as I open my mouth I am tagged tourist).

Since I wear orthotics in my shoes the sneakers are not really an option - I have to wear a full shoe when doing a lot of walking. I use crocs mostly while at my per diem job (ED RN), but in my full time job (paramedic) I wear boots...thus the orthotics. Are there any thoughts about white sneaks? I don't own black ones since I can't wear them as a nurse.

[NHdisneylover]

whew - and here I thought I was being a bit rententive!! I also keep a running list in my PDA. This way when I find I don't wear something I delete it!! From what I have been reading the temps should be in the 80's - I was originally going with 4 pair of shorts - am now thinking of re-doing that down to 3. (I use travel clothes that rinse and dry in 20 minutes). Seems like we need long pants more than shorts...opinions?

I am also wondering about all my wonderful Disney T shirts - is this a "states" thing? From the travel shows and web sites - seems that sneakers and t-shirts are something we in the US wear a lot, but are not as common in Europe. I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb (yea, I know, as soon as I open my mouth I am tagged tourist).

Since I wear orthotics in my shoes the sneakers are not really an option - I have to wear a full shoe when doing a lot of walking. I use crocs mostly while at my per diem job (ED RN), but in my full time job (paramedic) I wear boots...thus the orthotics. Are there any thoughts about white sneaks? I don't own black ones since I can't wear them as a nurse.

Of course we have our packing lists done also (and a box in my closet in which things we weon't use in the meantime are being added as we come across them: sample sized laundry stuff, the kids' pins, jewlry I won't wear otehr than formal night, etc.).

My daughter and I are splitting the differnce on the weather and packing primarily capris.

When I lived in Spain (gulp--16 years ago) you rarely saw anyone in shorts or t-shirts. I don't really know how everyone dresses now. The Europeans my husband works with never seem to be that casual--even on weekend BBQs and hte like, but the exchange students we have every summer always bring both shorts and Ts. SO, I guess this post isn't goign to really be any help to you at all!:confused3

[Michelle2]

Of course we have our packing lists done also (and a box in my closet in which things we weon't use in the meantime are being added as we come across them: sample sized laundry stuff, the kids' pins, jewlry I won't wear otehr than formal night, etc.).

My daughter and I are splitting the differnce on the weather and packing primarily capris.

That's a great idea. I think that it still hasn't hit me yet that it really is getting THAT close! :) I need to get busy!

[tig82174]

I work at Artist's Palette. Right now I am off because of my knee surgery, I should be back the first week of April, but I won't get to see you after the cruise because we are going on the Med. cruise on the Carnival Freedom,and won't be back until June 8.

As far as packing, I AM going to pack next week for practice....I want to take my big suitcase, but I want to see how much it will hold and still be under 50 lb! I might just take 2 smaller ones. :laundy:

Well assuming you don't quit or retire anytime soon...I'm sure we'll see you there sometime in the future when we come "home" to stay at the World....and now we'll recognize you from the cruise! :)

:tigger:
Erik

[padalyn]

It is a mere 8 weeks until I will be winging my way to OKW at WDW...8 weeks and 2 days until we sail...

It is SO much closer than we realize!!! (for those of us who live in 2 week increments - a short 4 pay periods!!!)

It is close!!!

[tig82174]

I'm so glad you asked this! I was going to ask and even did a google search to see what this was! :surfweb: Ha! I see why that was futile now! :laughing:

Okay, I have a question. Since this is the first cruise to Barcelona, I don't know if anyone will know the answer, but I'll ask anyhow. We have a 11:30ish flight from Barcelona and we are using DCL transfers to get us to the airport. Are we going to be cutting it close with this or will DCL make sure we are there in plenty of time. I think my dh read not to book a flight before 10am, which we didn't. Does this mean DCL will do their part to get us to the airport on time?

You're in exactly the same boat as us (excuse the pun!:banana: ). Our flight leaves BCN airport at 11:40am and we have the DCL transfers, too. Our TA assured us that should not be a problem....so we're not too concerned.

:tigger:
Erik

[txaggie94gigem]

my packing list is simple...as i buy new clothes i put them into my suitcase! :rotfl2: actually, to save on the poundage we are packing in all duffles this time...my husband gets these really nice big ones that are just piling up in our closet and we hate having the suitcases in the room (they don't fit underthe bed) but the duffles will!!! these duffles at most weigh 2 pounds so much more room for clothes!!! i feel we might look "cheap" with our duffles but we will have plenty of clothes! :goodvibes

i already have 2 of them almost full with my clothes and my daughters and the rest of my clothes from disney shopping.com have not gotten here yet! they had a good sale over the weekend and i saved over $50 with their promos....i got 4 matching outfits with shirt, shorts, pants, hoodie that are eeyore, mickey, tink and cheshire cat...i figure i can mix and match for whatever weather we have!

[txaggie94gigem]

does anyone have a map with our route plotted on it to the med? if you do, could you email me a copy?

[tig82174]

I found this article online at allearsnet.com....thought I'd pass it along....looks like there are even a few more fun surprised in store for our trip! :)


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And New Sail-Away Party ‘Wow’ Guests

On Disney Magic and Disney Wonder

CELEBRATION, Fla. -- Snow falls in Walt Disney Theatre. Lasers generate sparkling pixie-dust trails. New Disney character performers take a bow. And the deck-party fun ramps up several notches. It’s part of a flurry of onboard fun that will debut this spring on both Disney Cruise Line ships.

One of the most popular, long-running shows on both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, “Disney Dreams,” will display new dazzle as “Disney Dreams . . . An Enchanted Classic” with elaborately enhanced special effects, animation and new scenic elements. As a bonus, two beloved character cast members – Timon and Pumbaa of Disney’s classic film “The Lion King” – make their first-ever appearance on a Disney Cruise Line ship. The revitalized show will debut on the Disney Wonder March 21, 2007, and will be unveiled on the Disney Magic just in time for the ship’s inaugural season in the Mediterranean this May.

At the opulent Walt Disney Theatre, the enhanced “Disney Dreams . . . An Enchanted Classic,” tells the story of a young girl who learns about the power of dreams. New laser effects allow Tinkerbell to “sprinkle” the theater with sparkling pixie-dust trails, and fresh animated video footage brings the show to life like never before. During a scene from the classic film “Beauty and the Beast,” “snow” literally falls upon the audience. When Cinderella takes the stage, special pyrotechnic effects add glitter to her sartorial transformation from rags to ball gown. And Timon and Pumbaa appear for a musical medley of “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” and “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King.”

Additional musical numbers during the 55-minute performance include: “You Can Fly!” “A Whole New World,” “Prince Ali,” “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” “So This Is Love,” “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea” and “Beauty and the Beast.” (Featured on both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder)

“We’re committed to refreshing onboard entertainment and adding new theatrical surprises for our guests,” says Jim Urry, director of entertainment for Disney Cruise Line. “Fans of our original ‘Disney Dreams’ show will be blown away by the enhancements.”

Also beginning this summer, guests on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will find a greatly enhanced Sail-Away Party, featuring new music, interactive dances and appearances by the world-famous Disney characters on the upper decks. Taking full advantage of the Ariel Vision jumbo screens recently added to both ships, new visual elements are planned for the show and guests attending the party may find themselves dancing on the “big screen.” The party culminates with the sounding of the signature Disney Cruise Line “When You Wish Upon a Star” horn, signaling the official start of the ultimate cruise vacation.

[mom_rules]

Hi every one
I just visit this board again.
Thank you for the welcome.

Afew peopel want to know where we live in germany.
Well it is a little town more or less in the middle of Germany called Limburg and we have a little river the Lahn.
Limburg is on the motorway A3 4 miles north of Frankfurt and 60 miles south of Cologne.

have a nice evening all of you

juergen

How close is it to Marburg?
That's where we are heading after the cruise.

[tig82174]

does anyone have a map with our route plotted on it to the med? if you do, could you email me a copy?

Yeah or post the link on here so we can all see (it might have been posted once before but i couldn't possibly try to find it....maybe those maps are somethign that would be fun to add to page 143).

I got a map and just drew some straight lines from port to port basically but I highly doubt it resembles our actual course! hehehe :thumbsup2

:tigger:
Erik

[milestogo]

Goodmorning all,

OK, the name of the medicine for motion sickness that I promised about 3 months ago is marezine for motion sickness (cyclizine hydrochloride - antiemetic) 50 mg.

Re: clothes: As I've posted before we are pretty casual Californian folks out here and I live in white canvas original Keds. Although I do have a new pair of black Keds. We also wear crocs and surf shoes everywhere around here. We get a lot of Europeans (from all over Europe) visiting in our area and they are never very dressed up, they look very much like us. Mostly just different brands of tennis shoes (same as sneakers) Because so much of the Southern European weather is much like ours out here, they have many of our stores there as we have several of theirs. Like anywhere you can see the difference between the very rich vs. the average folks, but they aren't any different. The other funny thing out here is that we wear Disney everywhere too. It is our pride of Orange County! When we visit Orlando we feel very much at home. Jonathan could easily wear Disney ties to work - of course we don't have regular jobs either. So, we'll be wearing Tommy Bahamaish, Disney, crocs and Keds. Since the weather will be low to mid 70's (after leaving Florida) Jonathan will wear shorts everywhere he is allowed, I go with linen, cotton khaki type (almost like scrubs), but mostly sportswear.

And yes, we have multiple packing lists and have begun the packing procedure so that we can figure out what we forgot before we leave. We started a cruise bag last year of surprise goodies for Zoe and books and important stuff to not forget - we're up to two bags - full!!! I think I have too much already.

Padalyn: I'm a big dork. I went to CA yesterday and realized I didn't have my list. Don't worry I'm going back on Friday!

Speaking of Orange County, CA: I'd like to point something out to everyone around the country... Have any of you seen the Bravo show, "The real housewives of Orange County?" I'm horrified by this show. I've lived here almost my entire life and I don't know anyone like these people. While, yes, there is a small percentage of people who look like them or act like them, I feel obligated to apologize for this show. The OC show that just ended was slightly more like some small areas of Newport Beach, but :scared1: I'm so embarrassed. We're Disney, not those people.

Hey Gydell should be back soon.

[padalyn]

Goodmorning all,

OK, the name of the medicine for motion sickness that I promised about 3 months ago is marezine for motion sickness (cyclizine hydrochloride - antiemetic) 50 mg.

The name of the medication is actually Meclizine sold over the counter as Bonine. It is a strong antihystamine - so be ready to sleep!! I find the wrist bands (not the stretchy kind but the velcro ones) work for my airsickness. They are available online at this web link:
http://www.travelgear.com.au/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=T&Product_Code=KAN56&Category_Code=INAIRSICK


Re: clothes: As I've posted before we are pretty casual Californian folks out here and I live in white canvas original Keds. Although I do have a new pair of black Keds. We also wear crocs and surf shoes everywhere around here. We get a lot of Europeans (from all over Europe) visiting in our area and they are never very dressed up, they look very much like us. Mostly just different brands of tennis shoes (same as sneakers) Because so much of the Southern European weather is much like ours out here, they have many of our stores there as we have several of theirs. Like anywhere you can see the difference between the very rich vs. the average folks, but they aren't any different. The other funny thing out here is that we wear Disney everywhere too. It is our pride of Orange County! When we visit Orlando we feel very much at home. Jonathan could easily wear Disney ties to work - of course we don't have regular jobs either. So, we'll be wearing Tommy Bahamaish, Disney, crocs and Keds. Since the weather will be low to mid 70's (after leaving Florida) Jonathan will wear shorts everywhere he is allowed, I go with linen, cotton khaki type (almost like scrubs), but mostly sportswear.

And yes, we have multiple packing lists and have begun the packing procedure so that we can figure out what we forgot before we leave. We started a cruise bag last year of surprise goodies for Zoe and books and important stuff to not forget - we're up to two bags - full!!! I think I have too much already.

Padalyn: I'm a big dork. I went to CA yesterday and realized I didn't have my list. Don't worry I'm going back on Friday!
not to worry - they are all rack pins if you dont' get them I may be able to find them in NYC or WDW!

Speaking of Orange County, CA: I'd like to point something out to everyone around the country... Have any of you seen the Bravo show, "The real housewives of Orange County?" I'm horrified by this show. I've lived here almost my entire life and I don't know anyone like these people. While, yes, there is a small percentage of people who look like them or act like them, I feel obligated to apologize for this show. The OC show that just ended was slightly more like some small areas of Newport Beach, but :scared1: I'm so embarrassed. We're Disney, not those people.

Hey Gydell should be back soon.

[mom_rules]

does anyone have a map with our route plotted on it to the med? if you do, could you email me a copy?

Found one online but have no idea how to show it to you-
http://cs.cruisebase.com/cm/maps/tare_00608.gif

Does this work? Gonna give it a try.

[txaggie94gigem]

thanks...thjat one does work...any others???

also, is anyone worried they will not get their passport on time???

[milestogo]

"It is a strong antihystamine - so be ready to sleep"

This is a very good point - what works for one person doesn't work for another. My sister goes right to sleep with most drugs, Jonathan didn't feel any sleepiness with this one at all. He did everything like normal, but that doesn't mean it will be a miracle drug for others. But he tried the stretch wrist bands and they didn't work for him at all, but the electronic one did work :confused3 :confused3 I'm so grateful that I don't get motion sickness! Has anyone tried the patches, we heard those make people sleepy, but I'm wondering if that is true for everyone? Cayla, have you tried those? Also, I put my list in my Disney bag - I'll be on a mission to find those pins!!!!!!

[roserae]

Okay, now I'm worried! I have terrible motion sickness. Can't read more than a sentence in a car without feeling queasy. I was planning on getting the scopalamine patch before I go and I will also get some meclizine, but am I going to have to rely on these the whole cruise? Will I get used to it? I was hoping after a couple of days it wouldn't be an issue. I can't stand the thought of going for TWO WEEKS feeling like :crazy2: . This would be great for my weight issues, however! pooh: :rotfl:

I don't think the scopalamine patch makes you sleepy, btw, but I may be wrong. I do know it will make your mouth very dry, however. :drinking: (okay, I need to back off the smilies a bit...but they are so fun! :goodvibes) :rolleyes1

Anyway, seriously, how bad is the seasickness on these cruises??

[tig82174]

Speaking of Orange County, CA: I'd like to point something out to everyone around the country... Have any of you seen the Bravo show, "The real housewives of Orange County?" I'm horrified by this show. I've lived here almost my entire life and I don't know anyone like these people. While, yes, there is a small percentage of people who look like them or act like them, I feel obligated to apologize for this show. The OC show that just ended was slightly more like some small areas of Newport Beach, but :scared1: I'm so embarrassed. We're Disney, not those people.

Hey Gydell should be back soon.

Hey Kelly,

Yes I watch the real housewives on and off....it's kinda like a train wreck...you know you shouldn't be just standing there looking at it and yet you can't look away!:rotfl2: I don't think you need to apologize since I'm not sure anyone thinks those women are a realistic representation of anyone! :lmao: ....just another example of the delusion that money and privilege is in some way the equivalent to talent or fame! :banana: The show clearly has some serious issues around class and race and gender! ;)

:tigger:
Erik

[tig82174]

Found one online but have no idea how to show it to you-
http://cs.cruisebase.com/cm/maps/tare_00608.gif

Does this work? Gonna give it a try.

Indeed it does work....fabulous, thanks!! I'm going to save that page now! :)


:tigger:
Erik

[Euchre_U]

Hello all! I've been out of touch for a few days and just catching up. I see that some of you are from Indiana. I graduated High School in Delphi and went to Indiana State in Terre Haute. :cool2:

It was 85 degrees here in Virginia today and I have serious spring fever! Anyone like to Golf? :sunny:

I got "carded" at a liquor store in Delphi, IN buying two six packs of malt duck. That was some time after I spent a week in Terra Haute for Boys State. Good to have more Hoosier connections on the cruise.

My DW is from VA (Northern, near D.C.). She loves to talk to other people from Virginia.

We have multiple packing lists going - clothes, room supplies, Disney supplies (sail-away, theme nights), box(es) we may send on ahead to the ship. Remember to put packing tape in your boxes that you ship to the port as you can retape them in BCN and use them as pieces of checked luggage for the trip back (just don't run over your size/wgt restrictions).

Kurt

[milestogo]

I know, I say I'm not going to watch and then I can't believe what I'm seeing and that I can't believe that they think they represent us:headache:

[tig82174]

Okay, now I'm worried! I have terrible motion sickness. Can't read more than a sentence in a car without feeling queasy. I was planning on getting the scopalamine patch before I go and I will also get some meclizine, but am I going to have to rely on these the whole cruise? Will I get used to it? I was hoping after a couple of days it wouldn't be an issue. I can't stand the thought of going for TWO WEEKS feeling like :crazy2: . This would be great for my weight issues, however! pooh: :rotfl:

I don't think the scopalamine patch makes you sleepy, btw, but I may be wrong. I do know it will make your mouth very dry, however. :drinking: (okay, I need to back off the smilies a bit...but they are so fun! :goodvibes) :rolleyes1

Anyway, seriously, how bad is the seasickness on these cruises??


I don't know I think it varies. I get motion sickness, too, sometimes. LIke I can't ride more than two thrill rides in the same hour really without wanting to heave :sick: . I get sick in cars, sometimes, too (although rarely on planes) and I went on cruise on a much small boat when I was in college and I was sick as a dog. I have to say, however, that on the DCL boats Ive never felt a thing...at least not illness-wise....I can sometimes feel the boat moving but I never get queasy. On every cruise I've gone on I see folks with the armbands and the little dots behind their ears and wearing lots of copper jewelry and all the other remedies that people use....and they all still seem to be having a lovely time....so I do think most people acclamate and are able to enjoy themselves despite a tendency towards motion sickness.

:tigger:
Erik

[seaulater]

my packing list is simple...as i buy new clothes i put them into my suitcase! :rotfl2: actually, to save on the poundage we are packing in all duffles this time...my husband gets these really nice big ones that are just piling up in our closet and we hate having the suitcases in the room (they don't fit underthe bed) but the duffles will!!! these duffles at most weigh 2 pounds so much more room for clothes!!! i feel we might look "cheap" with our duffles but we will have plenty of clothes! :goodvibes

i already have 2 of them almost full with my clothes and my daughters and the rest of my clothes from disney shopping.com have not gotten here yet! they had a good sale over the weekend and i saved over $50 with their promos....i got 4 matching outfits with shirt, shorts, pants, hoodie that are eeyore, mickey, tink and cheshire cat...i figure i can mix and match for whatever weather we have!

We usually pack an empty duffel to use on the way home with all our new "stuff". Maybe I'll go ahead and use one on the way over. Thanks for the great idea!

[seaulater]

I found this article online at allearsnet.com....thought I'd pass it along....looks like there are even a few more fun surprised in store for our trip! :)


**************************
Disney Cruise Line Enhances a Classic

Applause, Applause!

‘Disney Dreams . . . An Enchanted Classic’

And New Sail-Away Party ‘Wow’ Guests

On Disney Magic and Disney Wonder

CELEBRATION, Fla. -- Snow falls in Walt Disney Theatre. Lasers generate sparkling pixie-dust trails. New Disney character performers take a bow. And the deck-party fun ramps up several notches. It’s part of a flurry of onboard fun that will debut this spring on both Disney Cruise Line ships.

One of the most popular, long-running shows on both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, “Disney Dreams,” will display new dazzle as “Disney Dreams . . . An Enchanted Classic” with elaborately enhanced special effects, animation and new scenic elements. As a bonus, two beloved character cast members – Timon and Pumbaa of Disney’s classic film “The Lion King” – make their first-ever appearance on a Disney Cruise Line ship. The revitalized show will debut on the Disney Wonder March 21, 2007, and will be unveiled on the Disney Magic just in time for the ship’s inaugural season in the Mediterranean this May.

At the opulent Walt Disney Theatre, the enhanced “Disney Dreams . . . An Enchanted Classic,” tells the story of a young girl who learns about the power of dreams. New laser effects allow Tinkerbell to “sprinkle” the theater with sparkling pixie-dust trails, and fresh animated video footage brings the show to life like never before. During a scene from the classic film “Beauty and the Beast,” “snow” literally falls upon the audience. When Cinderella takes the stage, special pyrotechnic effects add glitter to her sartorial transformation from rags to ball gown. And Timon and Pumbaa appear for a musical medley of “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” and “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King.”

Additional musical numbers during the 55-minute performance include: “You Can Fly!” “A Whole New World,” “Prince Ali,” “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” “So This Is Love,” “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea” and “Beauty and the Beast.” (Featured on both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder)

“We’re committed to refreshing onboard entertainment and adding new theatrical surprises for our guests,” says Jim Urry, director of entertainment for Disney Cruise Line. “Fans of our original ‘Disney Dreams’ show will be blown away by the enhancements.”

Also beginning this summer, guests on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will find a greatly enhanced Sail-Away Party, featuring new music, interactive dances and appearances by the world-famous Disney characters on the upper decks. Taking full advantage of the Ariel Vision jumbo screens recently added to both ships, new visual elements are planned for the show and guests attending the party may find themselves dancing on the “big screen.” The party culminates with the sounding of the signature Disney Cruise Line “When You Wish Upon a Star” horn, signaling the official start of the ultimate cruise vacation.

I'm taking DD Jamie on the Disney Wonder for her 15th birthday (and for Easter) on April 5th! I'll file a report on the "new" stuff after I return. Can't wait to see changes to the shows!

[seaulater]

"It is a strong antihystamine - so be ready to sleep"

This is a very good point - what works for one person doesn't work for another. My sister goes right to sleep with most drugs, Jonathan didn't feel any sleepiness with this one at all. He did everything like normal, but that doesn't mean it will be a miracle drug for others. But he tried the stretch wrist bands and they didn't work for him at all, but the electronic one did work :confused3 :confused3 I'm so grateful that I don't get motion sickness! Has anyone tried the patches, we heard those make people sleepy, but I'm wondering if that is true for everyone? Cayla, have you tried those? Also, I put my list in my Disney bag - I'll be on a mission to find those pins!!!!!!

I am the queen of motion sickness, but for some reason I have done pretty darn well on DCL. Don't know if it is the stabilizers or just because I have cruised so much.

Bonine does not make me sleepy if I take only 1/2 of the pill.
I have done the patches, however, they make me very thirsty. I always have to be chewing gum or drinking water or my mouth is really dry.

I find that the water bothers me most the first night right after sailaway when we are headed down the coast, so I take 1/2 bonine while eating lunch on the ship after we board and that seems to do the trick. Haven't been sick at all.

[Juergen]

How close is it to Marburg?
That's where we are heading after the cruise.

Hi mom_rules

Limburg is round 100 kilometers (65 miles) south of Marburg and it is the same distance to Franfurt Airport. Driving time from airport to Marburg 1,5-2 hours.

Marburg and Limburg are on the same smal river, the Lahn.

It's getting dark now here on the other side of the ocean.

so have a nice evening

Juergen

[elderfam]

[QUOTE=BobandLee;17557020]Hey fellow Indiana native. Oracles right?
So KEWL that so many that have connection to the state are on this cruise.

Oh my ...Someone else on the planet has heard of the Oracles! :thumbsup2 Ha Ha Your right thats my High School mascot. I have three nephews going to school in Delphi all still trying to understand just what is an Oracle...ha ha:bride: kind of looks like this "bride" :rotfl2:

[disneycruising]

thanks...thjat one does work...any others???

also, is anyone worried they will not get their passport on time???

Elizabeth,

We are also very worried about the passports getting here!! Last night we where online finding out how to get new birth certificates for the kids. This morning we order new ones!They will hopefully be here in two weeks. This way if the passport don't get here on time we can drive in San Fransico and get them done at the last minute.

[tazzmacd]

Got to love the Government, they put in the new rule so that everybody has to get passports but they don't ramp up their passport centers to be able to handle the increased demand that they will get. I hop eyou guys get them in time, not sure how that will affect you getting into Europe. I would be really worried if I were you guys.

At least here in Canada they anticipated the increase in demand and planned accordingly. Yes there is a little longer wait but it is no where near the 3-4 month wait you guys are experiencing.

Cheers!!

Pat

[cupcake]

also, is anyone worried they will not get their passport on time???

Me! I applied on January 22nd, and according to the web, I should get it by April 2nd. When I applied, I was told it was definitely six weeks, but that's clearly incorrect since it's now ten weeks. I figure if things start looking sticky, I will just have to pay up and deal with it. Thankfully, I may be one of the closest people to a regional passport center -- it is across the street from where I work! Plus, there's still a good amount of time. But I would prefer to just get it in the mail and have everything be OK.

When did you apply for yours, and when do they say you will get it?

I would feel better about this if the promises as to when it will arrive were reliable, but having moved it once, who's to say they won't do it again?!

:wave: C.

[padalyn]

"It is a strong antihystamine - so be ready to sleep"

This is a very good point - what works for one person doesn't work for another. My sister goes right to sleep with most drugs, Jonathan didn't feel any sleepiness with this one at all. He did everything like normal, but that doesn't mean it will be a miracle drug for others. But he tried the stretch wrist bands and they didn't work for him at all, but the electronic one did work :confused3 :confused3 I'm so grateful that I don't get motion sickness! Has anyone tried the patches, we heard those make people sleepy, but I'm wondering if that is true for everyone? Cayla, have you tried those? Also, I put my list in my Disney bag - I'll be on a mission to find those pins!!!!!!

I tried the patch - also an antihystamine - made me blind! Literally!!! My eyes dilated up so far that I couldn't see past about one foot. Scopolomine is powerful stuff. As you said - what works for one doesn't work for another!. The stretch wrist bands don't apply enough pressure on the pressure point to do any good. That is why I use the velcro ones. Be sure to get the pressure point between the 2 tendons on the wrist, it should be tight - you shouldn't be able to get a finger under the band if it is put on right. I often have a small bruise, but that is worth it in my mind.

I am the wierd one - I don't get seasick (once in my life, and that was after too many roller coasters the day before!) I do get wicked airsick...I HATE flying!!

I did use the wrist bands once on the Wonder - we came out of Canaveral into 20' seas - cap't almost decided not to leave due to the nasty weather. We did make it through it, but more than 50% of the ship was ill (that included the crew). My hunny was violently ill. Everyone was banned from the decks, the sailaway party was cancelled. It was very interesting...I had a fine time...but I am lucky that way.

For those who are worried -even in those really rough seas - the ship never "tilted" or leaned more than I would guess 10%. It was more a front back roll than side to side. Most of the time the cap't was going into the waves to cut the roll down. I was up as high as I could get to watch the front - and saw waves crashing over the bow. (quite a sight lemme tell you!!) The gym was the place to be as far as I was concerned...best view!!

Hunny thought I was nuts and retired to the cabin to sleep after I drugged her into oblivion with meclizine and tigan.

Everything was fine in the morning - except for all the cleanup the stewards had to do.

[cupcake]

Hey, what are the electronic seasickness thingys someone mentioned? (it was in a discussion of sea bands).

Stacy, I have dutifully brought an assortment of over the counter remedies with me and never have used them. I am usually pretty good about motion sickness except on small boats. The large boats don't have that icky tippy feeling that seems to get me. :crazy2: (could not resist adding the smilie you used, I haven't notice that one before and it seems all too apt). This is true even though the last time we were on DCL (7 night Western), we had an island canceled due to a bad storm. You could feel it, but it seemed that the size of the ship kind of smoothed everything out.

So hopefully you will be OK! Note that since I am totally paranoid, I will still have stuff with me. :rolleyes1 I hope if I need something, Sea Bands work, bc the OTC meds put me out like a light.

:wave: Cupcake

[padalyn]

Hey, what are the electronic seasickness thingys someone mentioned? (it was in a discussion of sea bands).

Stacy, I have dutifully brought an assortment of over the counter remedies with me and never have used them. I am usually pretty good about motion sickness except on small boats. The large boats don't have that icky tippy feeling that seems to get me. :crazy2: (could not resist adding the smilie you used, I haven't notice that one before and it seems all too apt). This is true even though the last time we were on DCL (7 night Western), we had an island canceled due to a bad storm. You could feel it, but it seemed that the size of the ship kind of smoothed everything out.

So hopefully you will be OK! Note that since I am totally paranoid, I will still have stuff with me. :rolleyes1 I hope if I need something, Sea Bands work, bc the OTC meds put me out like a light.

:wave: Cupcake
Sorry - cupcake the sea band brand isn't tight enough to work...look for the velcro ones.
This is the type - I have a couple of sets since I have a small boat and keep them on board for folks who don't like the rock and roll effect

http://www.travelgear.com.au/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=T&Product_Code=KAN56&Category_Code=INAIRSICK

http://www.mph.com.tw/catalog/Home%20Care%20Series/H1014.htm

[NHdisneylover]

For all you motion sick types out there (NOT me, I am so lucky, but very much David):
David finds that giner pills (and to some extent even giner-ale) do the trick for him. He usaully takes them only if he starts to feel sick, but since this is a longer cruise and the very open water could be rougher he is going to start them 2 weeks before the trip to let it build up in his system (per the recomendations of several people we have spoken to). There are a few threads on this board which discuss this very topic. It seemed to me that more people found ginger to work than anythign else, and it is pretty safe :) Mythbusters even did an episode in seasickness once and found that ginger seemed to work for more people than anything else (even the meds)..

[padalyn]

wow - I didn't know that about Ginger...I will take my ginger candy along for the ride!

[milestogo]

Hi guys, Yes, Jonathan also uses the Ginger and loves it the best because there are no side effects. He said thanks, Cayla. He's going to get the velcro ones you recommended. He reminded me to you all of you that the electronic wrist band was expensive and the goo that you have to put on under the band gave him a rash. On the first Mexico cruise last year we had a terribly rough night, where way over half the boat was ill. That was when I realized that Zoe didn't get her dad's side of the motion sickness - man was I happy, she didn't get my dyslexia, so if she doesn't get alcoholism and varicous I'll be thrilled. :lmao: :lmao: I must say though the service was fantastic in the dining room:thumbsup2 My husband's entire side of the family gets motion sickness and his dad was a sub capt for 30 years, sister a flight attendant. :scared1:

[cupcake]

For the info on the velcro sea bands and the ginger. I'm totally a member of the better safe than sorry school! Plus on the ship, it's not like you can just pop out to the CVS.... This falls into the hope you don't need it, but if you do, you REALLY do category so thanks again!

:wave: C.

[EpcotKilterFan]

Well.... the earth is still, the winds are calm, rivers are receding, snow stopped falling......I think I can actually do a catch up post tonight!:rotfl: :rotfl2: :surfweb:


JW2736- I did get on the same flight as you :) We can do early boarding together.

I am leaning towards hiring a car service for the airport to DLP. The only reason is because we are flying into Orly and the bus does not run as frequently. And we have such a short time there, we can get going right away.

Motion Sickness- The worst night is the first one. Mom uses ginger chews and drinks ginger ale and that helps. I have used the elastic sea bands. And they are plenty tight... I guess I have fat wrists :rotfl: :rolleyes1

Good luck all with the passports. I would be freaking out by now! We have ours from our first DCL cruise in 1998. As soon as I get back I need to renew mine as it will be within 6 months till it expires. Ya never know when you may need it!

Ok... that is long enough. I did do an update to the page. Have a couple of things to add but it is caught up. If you find an error, please let me know!

Debbie

[cquick]

I am also wondering about all my wonderful Disney T shirts - is this a "states" thing? From the travel shows and web sites - seems that sneakers and t-shirts are something we in the US wear a lot, but are not as common in Europe. I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb (yea, I know, as soon as I open my mouth I am tagged tourist).
.

I think Europeans will be less casual than the American tourists, although the young people will be wearing a lot of jeans. I think for an American tourist, white sneakers would be fine. Or comfortable sandals or regular shoes.

Our problem is that my husband ONLY wants to wear shorts. I think shorts for men are fine on the ship, but not too many European men wear them in town. But my husband will be wearing his shorts, his white socks and white sneakers. He doesn't plan to go in to any of the churches anyway. Men and women are requested to dress conservatively in them. I think shorts and t shirts would be fine for the Canary Islands and Gibraltar, they are more "touristy" there.

WE are taking Disney Tshirts to wear on the ship, but probably not onshore. I will probably wear either a skirt or long pants onshore. Capri's if it's hot. I have noticed European women wear a lot more skirts and dresses than we do. Connie

[OH 6]

HI All! Still a chatty bunch I see...lots of topics to cover this time.

:boat: Welcome Aboard to the new folks!!:boat:

Seems like Kathy's got it all going on up near her in North Ohio...we're pretty calm down near Cincinnati. Heard there was a small twister up there yesterday - after the earthquake and other issues, best be on the look out for a :shamrock: ....hope you're doing OK after all that excitement.

Erik - the ties sound great! I have probably 40+ disney ties from the years that I had to wear them at work - figured I might as well like them if I had to wear them....don't really have many villains ones though...and we don't dress up onboard unless we 'have' to - but looking forward to seeing all the cool one's you've been collecting!!:maleficen

Passports - Mike's was within the 6 month window - sent his off and got it in 6 weeks - just got it back last Friday. Hopefully they're quoting longer times to set expectations and it won't really take that long.:confused3 I hope you all get them very quickly!!

Seasick Remedies - Mike is the one that gets queasy..:crazy2: Found out about 10 years ago when we were in Hawaii and driving the road to Hana...had to stop so many times to let him 'recover' that it was completly dark when we got there and couldn't find the house we rented - had to go to the Hana police station to get directions::cop: ...Since then he too has tried the Ginger Pills - used them on the Med Cruise last year...the Med's very calm - but on the hyrdofoil to Capri it was BAD. He took his Ginger and did OK. He also uses some kind of drops behind his ears too. Used to do Dramamine (less-drowsy) but described himself as a 'zombie' on that- wasn't ill, but just didn't wanna do anything. So we'll stock up on the Ginger and hope for the best - I'll have the dramamine just in case. :rolleyes1

Don't want to be too long - good to hear from everyone - 4 pay periods to go!! Yay!!!:cheer2:

[BobandLee]

Oh my ...Someone else on the planet has heard of the Oracles! :thumbsup2 Ha Ha Your right thats my High School mascot. I have three nephews going to school in Delphi all still trying to understand just what is an Oracle...ha ha:bride: kind of looks like this "bride" :rotfl2:

Actually I know a lot of folks from Delphi. Good friend of mine went to Carrol HS and his wife is from Delphi.

I even remember (pistol) Pete Manahan (sp?) was an Oracle. Early 70's I think.
Pro wrestler Dick the Bruiser was an Oracle. I'm sure there are others, but that's the best I can do right now.

Will be good to me you guys.

[BobandLee]

...My DW is from VA (Northern, near D.C.). She loves to talk to other people from Virginia.
...
Kurt

I've got cousins and an uncle in Manassas. Lee has relatives in that area also. Really enjoyed our last trip out that way. Nice area if you aren't on the interstates.:scared1: :rotfl2:

[NHdisneylover]

Here's another motion sick trick David has reminded me of. He (and his sister) has found that it really helps to face forward to the motion of the ship at meals. If he sits "sideways" or "backwards" he starts to feel queasy. It takes a moment when we get into the dining rooms the first nights to oreint ourselves at the table, but it really does seem to help and it is easy enough to do. The rest of us just sit around his needs.

[Scott H]

Actually I know a lot of folks from Delphi. Good friend of mine went to Carrol HS and his wife is from Delphi.

I even remember (pistol) Pete Manahan (sp?) was an Oracle. Early 70's I think.
Pro wrestler Dick the Bruiser was an Oracle. I'm sure there are others, but that's the best I can do right now.

Will be good to me you guys.


Bob, wasn't it Pistol Pete Maravitch???(SP) undergrad in Indiana, brings that to mind. :goodvibes

[txaggie94gigem]

what bothers me is we went to the county clerks office here in OKC about 3 weeks ago and we are still not on the site to check our passports...i will call in one more week if we do not show up...the problem is they have all of our sensitive documents...but i am sure we will get them on time....

on the form we had to fill out when we were takig our trip so i am hoping they are looking at that toherwise why would it be on there??? :confused3

[cquick]

Hy Pooh and Tigger! I played Bunko with Millie (but not Chip) her daughter Tracy and Tracy's fiance Matt tonight at Osprey Park! I couldn't beleive it when after I mentioned our cruise, she said I should look for a big guy named Tigger! What a small world! :tigger: pooh: She lives right near us. Millie told me to let you know! Oh, by the way, she's jealous of us going on the Magic!:boat:

[EpcotKilterFan]

This article about passports confirms it is taking 10 weeks:

Passport Requests (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/03/15/ap3521908.html)

Overwhelmed by unprecedented demand, the State Department is warning would-be travelers to brace for lengthy delays in getting U.S. passports, even when they pay a hefty fee to speed their applications.

The department has hired hundreds of employees to process passport requests over the past two years as tougher immigration rules have taken effect. Even so, the department says a crush of new applicants - more than 1 million a month - has inundated its staff and caused delays of up to a month-and-a-half at the peak January-to-April season when many people are preparing to travel over the spring and summer.

In addition, a regulation that took effect this year requiring Americans to have passports when traveling by air to any country, including Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean "has increased passport demand and production to record levels," the department said in a statement this week.

Applications received between October and this March have risen 44 percent over the same period in 2005-2006, the department said in a notice sent Thursday to lawmakers. Some members of Congress have received complaints from constituents about delays.

According to the notice, routine passport processing could take 10 weeks instead of the previous six, and expedited processing could take four weeks instead of two weeks.

About 12 million passport applications were processed in 2006 and as many as 17 million are expected this year, the department said.

For adults getting their first passport, the routine processing fee is $97 with an additional $60 charge for expedited service. Passport renewals for adults cost $67, with the same expedited fee.

The department said by the end of 2008 it plans to have hired 400 passport adjudicators since 2004.

The agency's 16 production facilities are also working overtime, including 24 hours-a-day in three shifts at the National Passport Center in New Hampshire. A new center capable of making as many as 10 million passports a year is to open in Arkansas in April, it said.

Some 74 million Americans have valid U.S. passports.

You would have thought they would have hired the extra folks earlier :confused3

Debbie

[Michelle2]

I just applied Monday for my son's passport....I didn't even think about it until reading about it on here. Why? I have no idea. Probably since my DH and I have already had our passports for awhile....never thought our DS4 might need one! DOH! :headache: It didn't help that we decided to go on this cruise so last minute either....
I had to pay $60 extra to have it expedited...they said it should be here mid April, but after reading some things on here, I am a little nervous. At least 5 weeks is better than 10 weeks.

If anyone has any questions about Disneyland Paris, feel free to ask. I really studied up on it before we went. We went to the Wild West show too. I am so jealous, I would love to be able to go again.... I will just have to live through all of your experiences! :)

[roserae]

Well...we applied for our passports on March 2nd, and we got them in the mail two days ago (according to my neighbor, I'm out of town at the moment). That's less than two weeks! We paid to have them expedited...and I guess they did! We did have the most AWESOME postal service worker helping us and she said we needed to bring her chocolate chip cookies. I guess we REALLY do need to bring her some. Sounds like we got some super fast service! I wonder how we got ours so fast when it sounds like some of you have been waiting a lot longer than us, for sure! :confused3

[Scoobypop]

Welcome to all the new people who are posting...this looks like it is going to be a blast!!

Am I the only one who has a packing list done???
No Padalyn, you're not the only one with the packing list done. We have ours started as well. :)

[Kissimmee]

Well...we applied for our passports on March 2nd, and we got them in the mail two days ago

That is good news. We had an appointment for next week for our DD but we are on spring break this week and thought it would be worth seeing if the main Post Office would let us wait for a possible opening instead of her missing a day of school.

I asked the agent just before he went on lunch break and he said it was unlikely but if we understood there was no guarantee he would try to fit us in.

Normally they are strictly by appointment only and when we came back after his break we watched as three groups without appointments harangued him one after the other, demanding to see supervisors and they could not get through on the appointment line etc etc... No wonder these poor guys go postal...

But we quietly waited in our corner and his second appointment came not knowing their daughter had to be present. Their appointment was very short and while the other, no appointment, groups were still yelling at his supervisor he winked at us to come over. I think helping us after we were very nice to him was how got his revenge on the nasties...

If they had come in with our attitude instead of demanding this and that, he might have been able to do the same for them.

Sometimes the carrot really is better than the stick.

[milestogo]

Well, the 6am news here was carrying the big story about the 10 week wait even though they hired an extra hundred workers. I was a little worried I'd terrify you guys with the news, but you're all up before our sun comes up and have already been talking about it.

The other top story this morning is that our gas is the highest in the nation and Wyoming is the cheapest. We are at 3.09 per gallon!!!:scared1:

We've been trying to prep our bodies for the time change and have been going to bed early and waking up early so we don't sleep through our entire vacation!

My recommendation for the weekend: Watch the Incredibles if you haven't seen it yet.

[KarenNY]

.

My DW is from VA (Northern, near D.C.). She loves to talk to other people from Virginia.



Kurt

I moved down here to Williamsburg in June. I'm really enjoying the weather here a lot better than where I previously lived (upstate NY).

[KarenNY]

OK, the name of the medicine for motion sickness that I promised about 3 months ago is marezine for motion sickness (cyclizine hydrochloride - antiemetic) 50 mg.


I'm a pharmacist and have been asked often about motion sickness treatments.
Marezine isn't available here anymore.
Meclizine(25mg) is the drug most often used (it's handed out at Guest Services on the ship in bad weather). I'm usually very sensitive to medication and, although this is an antihistamine, I haven't had any drowsiness problems the few times I've needed to take it. It is Bonine(chewable), Less Drowsy Dramamine or store brands over the counter. As a prescription, it is available as Antivert 12.5mg and 25mg( generic is meclizine). Depending on your prescription drug plan co-pay, sometimes an Rx is less expensive than the OTC (although at Target where I work, 32 store brand OTC are only $3.29). I'll have my Rx with me (no- co-pay for the generic) just in case. I've only taken it twice in rough seas.
The Transderm Scop (scopolomine) patches are effective for some but can cause the dry mouth. They do require a prescription.
I have had some feedback on the Sea Bands. They do work for some (whether just psychological or actual I can't say).
I have recommended ginger over the years. It does have proven anti-nausea properties.
There's a lot of choices. I'm hoping for calm seas so we won't need to use any of them;)

[milestogo]

Thanks, that is very helpful!

I went to W. Springfield High in N. VA.

[Scott H]

Well, the 6am news here was carrying the big story about the 10 week wait even though they hired an extra hundred workers. I was a little worried I'd terrify you guys with the news, but you're all up before our sun comes up and have already been talking about it.

The other top story this morning is that our gas is the highest in the nation and Wyoming is the cheapest. We are at 3.09 per gallon!!!:scared1:

We've been trying to prep our bodies for the time change and have been going to bed early and waking up early so we don't sleep through our entire vacation!

My recommendation for the weekend: Watch the Incredibles if you haven't seen it yet.

Wonder why WY has the cheapest gas???? I won't complain, about $2.27.

WOW that is early prep fro the vacation, going west to east is easy for me , it is the east to west that messes me up.

The electic sea sickness band have great reviews.

Good luck with the passports, after this trip, we may have to get an extension page.

[kpros]

Here is the latest name badge and lanyard list:

Lanyard Team:
BobandLee - Bob, Leora
charwac1 - Charlene, Andy
first timers - Alex, Carolyn
gydell - Gydell, Betsy, Brent
kpros, spros - Ken, Shari
littleowensmommy - Kathy, Ted, Owen, Amy
milestogo - Kelly, Jonathan, Zoe
Scott H - Scott, Lynn
seaulater - Linda, Robert
tig82174, jasonroo - Erik, Jason
Tigrrtum, DzneLin - Terry, Linda
wrabitdad - Bob, Dale

Completed:
aarato - Andras, Eva, Adam, Alexandra
AuntyBrat - Laura, Jeannine
BethE, Harry in Michigan - Beth, Harry
Bilbo UK - Ann, Albert
CONNIEOSCI - Connie, Frank
cquick - Connie, Chuck, Patrick
crazy4pooh&eeyore - Nancy, Nicole
cupcake - Cynthia, Jim
disneycruising - Cindy, Mike, Ali, JC, Chris, Katie
disneylisa2 - Lisa, Mike, Lynda, Tom
elderfam - Cynthia, Jeff
EpcotKilterFan - Debbie, Jeanette
Euchre_U - Kurt, Marlea, Kyan Grace, Kristopher
EyeHeartDisney -Maribeth, Molly, Luanne
fizzymagic - Dave, Karen
hopemax - Hope, Jason, Kathy, Jim
Juergen - Juergen, Maria
jw2736 - Jerry, Sherry
KarenNY/iluvdisney - Karen, Mary
KathyOnA1A - Kathy, Mary, Sandy
kayleeshae - Shannon, Kaylee, Colton, Lori
Kissimmee - Rick, Heloisa, Hannah, Kevin, Aliisa, Helen
ladypoo - Patty, Misti, Dominique
lrk - Larry, Mary
maleficent1959 - Tina, Patrick, Prescott, Connor - (no dis name) Mike, Jo
Michelle2 - Michelle, Jared, Chase, Tyler, Hayley, Courtney
misseulalie - Jennifer, Rachid, Sophia, Lena
mom_rules - Anita, Paul
nanaguide - Anna, Carl
NHdisneylover - Hadley, David, Marika, Rio, Hank, Jan
NoWorriesMate - Michelle, Chris, Nick, Lilly
OH 6 - Nicholas, Michael
padalyn - Cayla, Barbara
pixie3 - Kimberly, Mark, Shane, Riley, John
roserae - Stacy, Glen, Emily
rufustee - Alex, Karen, Mackenzie
Scoobypop - Chris, Robert
Suecot2000 - Sue, Kelly
taxtracker - Bettie, Chrissy
tazzmacd - Pat, Joyce, Eric, Jason
txaggie94gigem - Elizabeth, Owen, Alexander, Karen
(no dis name) - Michael, Keith, Gary

Posted on thread but no names provided:
Magical_Dreams
juliekatie
pooh & tinker

MIA:
TADSMommy, TADSDaddy - Karen, Dave, Tiffany, Ashley, David
WeLuvDCL - Dawn, Robert

As always - please check your listing and let me know if something isn't correct.
Ken

[Kissimmee]

Anyone have someone in their party that is nervous about crossing the ocean?

[cquick]

my TA just sent out an email with a blog all about How Not To Dress Like a Tourist. It's pretty interesting! I don't know how to put it here on the disboards, it's pretty long, lots of advice! Does anyone know how I can put a link here? Connie:confused3

[milestogo]

Wonder why WY has the cheapest gas???? I won't complain, about $2.27.

WOW that is early prep fro the vacation, going west to east is easy for me , it is the east to west that messes me up.

I may drive to WY to get gas! Yes, we end up getting up at 10 or 11 am WDW time and miss the whole thing! Coming back is easier for us because we're home and don't have any commitments (except taking our houseguests to DL)

We're not too worried about the crossing and I hope nobody is watching Poseidon on HBO this month!!!:scared1:

[tazzmacd]

Anyone have someone in their party that is nervous about crossing the ocean? Nervous no, excited oh yea!!!

I think it will be really cool to be out in the middle of the Atlantic where there are no other lights and see the stars. I just hope that there is an area on the boat that you can sit and just gaze up at the stars at night without too many lights on. Not sure if that is possible but it woudl be cool.

You think your gas is expensive, try $3.33 a gallon roughly. That is about what I am paying now.

They are calling for the last blast of winter to hit us tonight, 10-15 cm of snow, about 5-8 inches somewhere around there. Oh yea.

Need to get the packing list started.......

Cheers!!

Pat

[cquick]

WE are REALLY looking forward to 5 whole days at sea! We think it will be great! I agree with Pat about the stars, we used to live in the Midwest far far far away from any city lights, but now we are in Orlando, only 15 miles from the airport and 20 miles south of downtown, so between the lights and the humidity, we just don't get those clear clear nights. If anyone has trouble finding a DARK place to see the stars, please come to our stateroom. We are at the back of the boat, and we can turn off our balcony lights, and it should be very dark!

[Kissimmee]

Nervous no, excited oh yea!!!

I think it will be really cool to be out in the middle of the Atlantic where there are no other lights and see the stars.

Pat


Bring your binoculars

I wonder how many other ships you pass and can see on a trans Atlantic cruise. I remember on the seven day eastern that we were shadowed by another ship on several nights.

Maybe ships intentionally sail in groups when they can...

[seaulater]

wow - I didn't know that about Ginger...I will take my ginger candy along for the ride!

You and I think alike. First thing I thought....oh, I need to go buy some ginger candy!:rotfl:

[seaulater]

No Padalyn, you're not the only one with the packing list done. We have ours started as well. :)

Packing list?

I have been known to be throwing our stuff into bags as we are headed out the door to the airport. Just never enough time to get it all done, let alone to plan ahead!:rotfl:

[seaulater]

Nervous no, excited oh yea!!!

I think it will be really cool to be out in the middle of the Atlantic where there are no other lights and see the stars. I just hope that there is an area on the boat that you can sit and just gaze up at the stars at night without too many lights on. Not sure if that is possible but it woudl be cool.


Pat


Deck 10 late at night can be pretty dark and no one is up there!

[seaulater]

WE are REALLY looking forward to 5 whole days at sea! We think it will be great! I agree with Pat about the stars, we used to live in the Midwest far far far away from any city lights, but now we are in Orlando, only 15 miles from the airport and 20 miles south of downtown, so between the lights and the humidity, we just don't get those clear clear nights. If anyone has trouble finding a DARK place to see the stars, please come to our stateroom. We are at the back of the boat, and we can turn off our balcony lights, and it should be very dark!

What are you going to do the other day? Swim? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I think we are at sea for a full 6 days! I can't wait. I'm thinking maybe I'll finally get some pool time!

[kpros]

What are you going to do the other day? Swim? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I think we are at sea for a full 6 days! I can't wait. I'm thinking maybe I'll finally get some pool time!

Pool Time? Are there pools on the ship? :rotfl2:

Ken

[milestogo]

I'm usually so busy on the Magic that the pool is for excercise!

[Scott H]

Nervous no, excited oh yea!!!

I think it will be really cool to be out in the middle of the Atlantic where there are no other lights and see the stars. I just hope that there is an area on the boat that you can sit and just gaze up at the stars at night without too many lights on. Not sure if that is possible but it woudl be cool.

You think your gas is expensive, try $3.33 a gallon roughly. That is about what I am paying now.

They are calling for the last blast of winter to hit us tonight, 10-15 cm of snow, about 5-8 inches somewhere around there. Oh yea.

Need to get the packing list started.......

Cheers!!

Pat

Deck 10 forward is pretty good , by the Bball court.

[tig82174]

I'm usually so busy on the Magic that the pool is for excercise!

"The pool is for exercise".....like swimming laps? Funny, Kelly, in your pics you don't LOOK like an elf or a gnome...but if you can swim laps in the pool on the ship and get "exercise" you must be tiny!:rotfl: I, on the other hand, at 6 feet feel like the pools, as lovely and relaxing as they are, are like large bathtubs! :rotfl2: I think I can literally push off one end of the pool with my legs and coast almost the entire lenth without having to paddle or kick!:lmao:

:tigger:
Erik

[cquick]

What are you going to do the other day? Swim? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I think we are at sea for a full 6 days! I can't wait. I'm thinking maybe I'll finally get some pool time!


Oh Ho! You are so FUNNY! OK, I am looking forward to 6 days at sea! Even better! :fish:

[Scott H]

OK OK OK, here is the way swimming in the pool is actually a rather long swim.

The ship is sailing at say 15 knts, so as you swim towards the bow you are really swimming fast and covering a lot of water, now as you swim toward the stern you loose ground (water distance) as the ship is moving forward, your next length takes you to the bow end of the pool, where you have made up the distance you lost, so you are really covering a lot of water. Really.....
:teacher: :thumbsup2 :rolleyes1

[milestogo]

OK Scott, that was the mathematical way to swim, unfortunately, Eric, I am less gnome, more pixy. If I stand up straight I'm almost 5'1 :tinker: and with my love of food:mickeybar , I must get in the water and do 500 kicks per day, plus walk (listening to a book) and gym (watching CNN and listening to a book) - Yes, very ADHD and a great multi-tasker. Now that's a vacation to me!!!:yay:

[tazzmacd]

WE are REALLY looking forward to 5 whole days at sea! We think it will be great! I agree with Pat about the stars, we used to live in the Midwest far far far away from any city lights, but now we are in Orlando, only 15 miles from the airport and 20 miles south of downtown, so between the lights and the humidity, we just don't get those clear clear nights. If anyone has trouble finding a DARK place to see the stars, please come to our stateroom. We are at the back of the boat, and we can turn off our balcony lights, and it should be very dark!


Just might have to take you up on that offer at least once during the cruise. Will bring the camera and Tripod also.

Thanks!!

Pat

[tazzmacd]

my TA just sent out an email with a blog all about How Not To Dress Like a Tourist. It's pretty interesting! I don't know how to put it here on the disboards, it's pretty long, lots of advice! Does anyone know how I can put a link here? Connie:confused3

You can do it 2 ways, one type in the following: "" without the " past in the full address from the web site and then type in "" again without the " at the end of the address. That will link to the web page.

The othe rway is to hint the icon that looks like a globe with a chain link on the front then past your web address in there

Cheers!!

Pat

[tazzmacd]

OK OK OK, here is the way swimming in the pool is actually a rather long swim.

The ship is sailing at say 15 knts, so as you swim towards the bow you are really swimming fast and covering a lot of water, now as you swim toward the stern you loose ground (water distance) as the ship is moving forward, your next length takes you to the bow end of the pool, where you have made up the distance you lost, so you are really covering a lot of water. Really.....
:teacher: :thumbsup2 :rolleyes1

Oh Scott that is a good one!! I almost fell off my chair I was laughing so hard.....

[Scott H]

Oh Scott that is a good one!! I almost fell off my chair I was laughing so hard.....


I can also explain how any food is really a vegtable.....:thumbsup2

[tazzmacd]

I am sure you can Scott.......

Have another question, I have been looking at some activities to do while at the Canary Islands. Has anybody thought about going to visit the Monkey Zoo? from what I can figure out it is about an hours drive from the port but it looks great for kids. Let me know if you looked into it and are concidering going.

Cheers!!

Pat

[cquick]

You can do it 2 ways, one type in the following: "<A href="http://" without the " past in the full address from the web site and then type in "" target=_blank>" without the " past in the full address from the web site and then type in "" again without the " at the end of the address. That will link to the web page.

The othe rway is to hint the icon that looks like a globe with a chain link on the front then past your web address in there

Cheers!!

Pat

Sorry, I just don't understand: IT's not a website, it's an email. I saved it microsoft word. Connie

[cquick]

this might work: I found the orginal blog.
http://www.frommers.com/cgi-bin/WebX?128@@.ef34e1c

[tazzmacd]

sorry Connie, my misunderstanding

Pat

[BobandLee]

Actually I know a lot of folks from Delphi. Good friend of mine went to Carrol HS and his wife is from Delphi.

I even remember (pistol) Pete Manahan (sp?) was an Oracle. Early 70's I think.
Pro wrestler Dick the Bruiser was an Oracle. I'm sure there are others, but that's the best I can do right now.

Will be good to me you guys.

Bob, wasn't it Pistol Pete Maravitch???(SP) undergrad in Indiana, brings that to mind. :goodvibes

My bad!:sad2:
The kid's name was Pat Manahan. He was an Indiana High School All Star in 1973. Folks around here nicknamed him "pistol" after Pete Maravich who was born in Pennsylvania, grew-up in South Carolina and attended LSU until 1970.

[BobandLee]

Anyone have someone in their party that is nervous about crossing the ocean?

That would be me.:scared1:

Though we have been on 8 cruises, this is the first time I will traverse the big pond.

[EpcotKilterFan]

Deck 10 forward is pretty good , by the Bball court.

Did someone mention stargazing!???:thumbsup2 ;) :rolleyes1

Did you happen to load the star charts too Scott?? Will we be a bit too far north for the Southern Cross Scott??

The stars are amazing out in the middle of the ocean. We had an unofficial stargazing one night (which I never found you guys as it was SOOOOO windy) but the next night DCL decided to do one too. They had a few of the ships officers on the basketball court pointing out the stars. It was really cool actually and the officers were more than happy to talk to the guests!

Debbie

[BobandLee]

Did someone mention stargazing!???:thumbsup2 ;) :rolleyes1

Did you happen to load the star charts too Scott?? Will we be a bit too far north for the Southern Cross Scott??

The stars are amazing out in the middle of the ocean. We had an unofficial stargazing one night (which I never found you guys as it was SOOOOO windy) but the next night DCL decided to do one too. They had a few of the ships officers on the basketball court pointing out the stars. It was really cool actually and the officers were more than happy to talk to the guests!

Debbie
Yes Debbie, it was windy. And it was cold. :cold:
But I did get to "see the Southern Cross for the first time".:thumbsup2
Was KEWL. Thanks Scott! Who else was there?

[NHdisneylover]

Snow falling hard and heavy here. Looks like a good weekend to stay in and prepare for the trip!!!

We have been looking forward to star gazing as well. That is absolutely one of our favourite hobbies. We are lucky to live in a rural area without much light. SO we do a lot of sky wathching from the hot tub in the evenings. The windy ship soudns quite a bit cooler, but the views should be worht it! Does anyone know about what latitude we'll be crossing at? The kids may ask at the Planetarium (we go a couple of times a month) if they can set is for about mid trip for us and point out the best constallations to see from there, at that time.

[gydell]

Just back from PV this evening......looks like a lot of pages to catch up on, so if something real important happened please let me know. It may take me awhile to catch up.

WELCOME to all newcomers!!!

[NHdisneylover]

Just back from PV this evening......looks like a lot of pages to catch up on, so if something real important happened please let me know. It may take me awhile to catch up.

WELCOME to all newcomers!!!

Welcome back Glydell. Where did you stay in PV? My parents live down there so I am always interested in where people go and what they do when they are down there.

[gydell]

We have 4 weeks(timeshare) at the Mayan Resorts. We stayed at the one in Nuevo. We go back for 2 weeks this July. Where do your parents live? Do you get down there often? We love it!!!

[NHdisneylover]

The Mayans are pretty--I bet you had a great time.

My dad lives in Nuevo on Calle Tulipanes (right next to the govenor's mansion--talk about feeling safe there is always a ton of security!) and my mom lives in Bucerias (a bit north of Nuevo). We try to get down every year. It is tough because they are both realtors so of course they are working their longest hours during the time of year when we would most like to visit:confused3 So we try to get down after fall has finished up here but before high season has really kicked in down there. The kids and I spent the last week in October and the first in November with them. We also like to take Mexican Riviera cruises and get the PV day with them:goodvibes

[gydell]

We are doing the PC westbound next year and since there are Mayans in all our Mexico stops, we have done all the tours. We will be spending our days at the Mayan pools!

[misseulalie]

Yes, I am VERY nervous about crossing the Atlantic. When I told DH about switching to this cruise, the first thing he said was " I thought you were too scared to sail across the Atlantic" I told him for this price, I'll be ok...:rotfl:

Also, if you don't want to look like a tourist, just wear black. All day, all the time. Black boots, black leather jacket, sunglasses and a cellphone plastered to your ear...

[tig82174]

OK....so I'm actually not in the least bit afraid to sail across the Atlantic....HOWEVER...after reading all the recent posts I am afraid to get dressed and leave the ship in all the ports! :rotfl: Good heavens all the stress and drama about not looking like a tourist :rotfl2: ....I'm stressing about packing ENOUGH without all this added on top of it!!!:lmao: :lmao: I, for one, am going to proudly embrace my touristiness (is that a word?...it is now!)....I actually AM a tourist...and I'm going to live out and proud about it!! :thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2

For the record, Jason and I stick out in NYC our South Beach, too, because we don't dress to those standards either....I don't have money for nice clothes....I spend it all on expensive vacations!!!:cloud9:

(Besides I'm going on all DCL excursions anyway....if my jeans or polo shirt or whatever else I happen to be wearing don't give me away....teh sticker of Mickey or the Beast or Stitch they give me to wear so I don't get lost from the group WILL! hehehe:banana: )

:tigger:
Erik

[wrabitdad]

Yes Debbie, it was windy. And it was cold. :cold:
But I did get to "see the Southern Cross for the first time".:thumbsup2
Was KEWL. Thanks Scott! Who else was there?


We were there!! :thumbsup2 What a sight to see the Southern Cross for real.

And we'll be there this time too. :cool1: :cool1: After spending many nights on the water during my Coast Guard Reserve days there is nothing like seeing the stars go right down to the water line.:cool1:

Bob

[tig82174]

Ugh the weather is getting ugly and cold and snowy and gross here! Makes me want to be in the rainforest room of the spa onboard!! :goodvibes

Which reminds me Jason and I were wondering.....does anyone have a guess (ballpark) of what a cruise-length rainforest pass will cost on this trip? We've only ever done the 3 and 4 day cruises so it's real cheap aboard those.

:tigger:
Erik

[Scott H]

Snow falling hard and heavy here. Looks like a good weekend to stay in and prepare for the trip!!!

We have been looking forward to star gazing as well. That is absolutely one of our favourite hobbies. We are lucky to live in a rural area without much light. SO we do a lot of sky wathching from the hot tub in the evenings. The windy ship soudns quite a bit cooler, but the views should be worht it! Does anyone know about what latitude we'll be crossing at? The kids may ask at the Planetarium (we go a couple of times a month) if they can set is for about mid trip for us and point out the best constallations to see from there, at that time.


The Planetarium is a Kewl idea. Our Lat and Long at mid point should be about N 33 58.217 and W 042 02.268, give or take a little. (Debbie quit laughing) That is what I haev in my GPS for an aprox mid way point.

Here is a pretty good like to print out a sky chart http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/#Skymap

I your planetarium prints out a chart that would be Kewl. If so could I get a copy?

All you folks in NE, sorry about your turn in the weather, stay safe and warm.

[Michelle2]

Wonder why WY has the cheapest gas???? I won't complain, about $2.27.

WOW that is early prep fro the vacation, going west to east is easy for me , it is the east to west that messes me up.

I may drive to WY to get gas! Yes, we end up getting up at 10 or 11 am WDW time and miss the whole thing! Coming back is easier for us because we're home and don't have any commitments (except taking our houseguests to DL)

We're not too worried about the crossing and I hope nobody is watching Poseidon on HBO this month!!!:scared1:

The new version of Poseidon, freaked me out so bad. I had to stop watching because I just couldn't handle it anymore....gets too depressing. :scared1:

[Michelle2]

What are you going to do the other day? Swim? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: When I read this I laughed so hard....
Sorry I am a little behind on the recent posts, but I did go back and read them all. All caught up now.

[Scoobypop]

Ugh the weather is getting ugly and cold and snowy and gross here! Makes me want to be in the rainforest room of the spa onboard!! :goodvibes

Which reminds me Jason and I were wondering.....does anyone have a guess (ballpark) of what a cruise-length rainforest pass will cost on this trip? We've only ever done the 3 and 4 day cruises so it's real cheap aboard those.

:tigger:
Erik
For the 7 day I think it is about $75, I don't remember. It wouldn't surprise me if they just kept it that price to encourage more people to buy it, but perhaps people from the last repo would have more accurate info.

As for Poseidon on HBO this month, I know we just happened to catch it last week, and a couple other folks on here too! We focused less on the disaster and more on the "Well on the Magic would we know where to go at this point!!"

No, not at all nervous to cross the Atlantic. Just very VERY excited that it's coming closer every day. The other night I had a dream that it was May 11 and I realized I had missed the entire two months lead up and hadn't gotten ANYthing done!

[BobandLee]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_9_2.gifHAPPY ST PAT'S DAY

Everyone have a great day.

[padalyn]

OK....so I'm actually not in the least bit afraid to sail across the Atlantic....HOWEVER...after reading all the recent posts I am afraid to get dressed and leave the ship in all the ports! :rotfl:

I agree - the sailing isn't my fear - more the possibility of robbery or other problems :scared1:

Good heavens all the stress and drama about not looking like a tourist :rotfl2: ....I'm stressing about packing ENOUGH without all this added on top of it!!!:lmao: :lmao: I, for one, am going to proudly embrace my touristiness (is that a word?...it is now!)....I actually AM a tourist...and I'm going to live out and proud about it!! :thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2

Stress and more stress!!

For the record, Jason and I stick out in NYC our South Beach, too, because we don't dress to those standards either....I don't have money for nice clothes....I spend it all on expensive vacations!!!:cloud9:

He He He

(Besides I'm going on all DCL excursions anyway....if my jeans or polo shirt or whatever else I happen to be wearing don't give me away....teh sticker of Mickey or the Beast or Stitch they give me to wear so I don't get lost from the group WILL! hehehe:banana: )

:tigger:
Erik

good point...

[littleowensmommy]

I moved down here to Williamsburg in June. I'm really enjoying the weather here a lot better than where I previously lived (upstate NY).


Karen, My kids are enrolled in a program at William & Mary so I'm in Williamsburg every Saturday morning. I'm actually not driving today as we're carpooling with a friend. Next Saturday (24 March) is their last day. I usually go to Aromas for coffee after dropping them off. Send me a pm if you'd like to meet. I'll probably take the kids to Busch Gardens that afternoon if the weather cooperates.

Hi Everyone,

Just checking in. It's been a while. Forgive me. It's crunch time for us! We have to be fully packed for this trip by 6 April! We'll be in California househunting in April and as soon as we get back our movers arrive to pack up the house so we must have everything packed and ready to go ahead of time. We close on the sale of our VA house in late April. We'll stay with friends for 2 weeks before leaving for Florida on 11 May. We will actually be homeless during this trip as we won't close on a place in CA until after we arrive in San Diego on 6 June. We will never be more ready for a vacation!

Kathy

[Scott H]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_9_2.gifHAPPY ST PAT'S DAY

Everyone have a great day.

Will do. Going to a home show today, looking at building a pole barn.

No fear here, on the crossing.

Hope the weather clears in the NE for you all.

I would love to be close to Williamsburg, it is an interesting place.

Kathy not a bad place to be homeless. Moving is a pain.

[misseulalie]

Happy St. Patty's day!!!

For all you locals who love Off Kilter, they are gonna be in my neighborhood (literally) tonight. from 5-9pm. Come join us!!!

[tazzmacd]

Just think in 8 Weeks at roughly this time, well at the time of the post that is, we will all be heading to the port to board the boat....WOOT!!

Happy St Patty's Day!!

Be proud of the Green

Cheers!!

Pat

[kpros]

We were there!! :thumbsup2 What a sight to see the Southern Cross for real.

And we'll be there this time too. :cool1: :cool1: After spending many nights on the water during my Coast Guard Reserve days there is nothing like seeing the stars go right down to the water line.:cool1:

Bob

Hi Bob

You're a Coastie - so am I. I guess we could run the ship if anything happens to the captain. :lmao:

Ken

[Scott H]

Hi Bob

You're a Coastie - so am I. I guess we could run the ship if anything happens to the captain. :lmao:

Ken

I'll navigate, never been lost just a might bewildered for a couple of days.....:lmao:

[mickey squared]

We're finally official. Just received our confirmations in the mail. Now, the big planning starts. We're flying from JFK the day before and staying at the Residence Inn like we usually do.That's all we planned so far!! We're not sure about flying directly home after the cruise, or going to DLP, or flying home from somewhere else. Any ideas, suggestions,or insights from anyone that has their plans already? Oh , we're a group of 8 travelling, Me, Dh, Mil, Bil,Ds11, Dd 9, Ds 7, Dd5. We have connecting cat 5's. Looking forwarding to chatting with everyone.

[seaulater]

We're finally official. Just received our confirmations in the mail. Now, the big planning starts. We're flying from JFK the day before and staying at the Residence Inn like we usually do.That's all we planned so far!! We're not sure about flying directly home after the cruise, or going to DLP, or flying home from somewhere else. Any ideas, suggestions,or insights from anyone that has their plans already? Oh , we're a group of 8 travelling, Me, Dh, Mil, Bil,Ds11, Dd 9, Ds 7, Dd5. We have connecting cat 5's. Looking forwarding to chatting with everyone.

Welcome aboard! Be sure to send your info to KPROS so you can get your official lanyards and name tags! He is probably on a long bike ride right now in sunny Calif., but I'm sure he will be checking in shortly.

Also, send info to Epcotkilterfan (debbie) to be on the official list.

We are going to have a magical time!

[kpros]

Welcome aboard! Be sure to send your info to KPROS so you can get your official lanyards and name tags! He is probably on a long bike ride right now in sunny Calif., but I'm sure he will be checking in shortly.

Also, send info to Epcotkilterfan (debbie) to be on the official list.

We are going to have a magical time!

You're right Linda, I was on a bike ride - but not a long one, just 25 miles. And it wasn't even sunny - overcast and damp here this morning.

Welcome aboard Mickey squared. You might want to go back and read the first post on page 143 for some general info about how to get on several lists. And Linda is correct - I need the first names of everyone in your group.

Ken

[gydell]

Anyone ordering a basket from Shirley? We did last year and loved it.

[tig82174]

The new version of Poseidon, freaked me out so bad. I had to stop watching because I just couldn't handle it anymore....gets too depressing. :scared1:

We watched Poseiden last night and I must admit it kinda sent shivers down my spine, too......but I'll be over that by the time we board (48 days for Jason and I before we board a plane for the World to begin our vacation!)

:tigger:
Erik

[gydell]

52 days for us!

[NHdisneylover]

Okay, no one here has any fear of sailing across the Atlantic. Having not seen Poseiden we are not sure what everyone is worried about. Sinking? Being too far from a hospital? Pray tell what s the big deal? We must be really dense, we can't see how this is much different than a regular cruise.

Drssing like a tourist is a different matter. I guess I can see the worry, but much like Erik I feel it is pretty obvious no matter what (certainly once you start speaking). Also, pickpockest will take from locals also (at least they did when I lived there and our frends in Paris tell us they still do there). We always leave valuables in the ship and travel only with the cash we'll need plus a credit card. David keeps these in his fron pocket and has developed a long standing habit of keeping his hand in said pocket. We've never had a problem yet (knock on wood).

[tig82174]

Okay, no one here has any fear of sailing across the Atlantic. Having not seen Poseiden we are not sure what everyone is worried about. Sinking? Being too far from a hospital? Pray tell what s the big deal? We must be really dense, we can't see how this is much different than a regular cruise.

Drssing like a tourist is a different matter. I guess I can see the worry, but much like Erik I feel it is pretty obvious no matter what (certainly once you start speaking). Also, pickpockest will take from locals also (at least they did when I lived there and our frends in Paris tell us they still do there). We always leave valuables in the ship and travel only with the cash we'll need plus a credit card. David keeps these in his fron pocket and has developed a long standing habit of keeping his hand in said pocket. We've never had a problem yet (knock on wood).

In the movie Poseiden a giant "rogue wave" blindsides a huge cruiseliner and literally flips it over upside down causing a huge tragedy....so it just evokes an irrational disaster fear in anyone considering a cruise out in the middle of the ocean. You're right that it isn't that much different than any otehr cruise....other than I think the fact that crossing the Atlantic means there are stretches of the trip where you are farther away from any land mass than on just about any other cruise...so it plays into people's fears...kind of like how you'd swim in 15 foot water in a diving pool but it's a considerably more daunting idea to swim in 15 foot water in the center of a lake that's 5 miles across......

it's all a discussion for naught though because the trip is going to be safe and fabulous and fun and amazing....and that's the final word!! :cool1: hehehe:banana:

:tigger:
Erik

[Michelle2]

I agree, thnigs will be fine! I always get freaked out by movies, even if they don't have a chance in heck happening. (Like Night of the Living Dead, for example....I always wonder, what if??? and then get freaked out. :lmao: )

I have a question for Floridians....If I fly into to the Tampa airport (flight times, connection and price are much better than MCO at this point) on Friday, and the arrival time is 4:10pm, will the traffic be bad if I drive there straight to the port that evening???

Is there rush hour traffic on that route? I guess by the time we got our bags and rental car, we would be heading out of Tampa at about 5:00pm. That would put us going into Orlando at about 6:00 or so? Maybe if we ate dinner in Tampa first, so that we headed out at 6 instead of 5?

[Michelle2]

For the 7 day I think it is about $75, I don't remember. It wouldn't surprise me if they just kept it that price to encourage more people to buy it, but perhaps people from the last repo would have more accurate info.

As for Poseidon on HBO this month, I know we just happened to catch it last week, and a couple other folks on here too! We focused less on the disaster and more on the "Well on the Magic would we know where to go at this point!!"

No, not at all nervous to cross the Atlantic. Just very VERY excited that it's coming closer every day. The other night I had a dream that it was May 11 and I realized I had missed the entire two months lead up and hadn't gotten ANYthing done!

That SO sounds like the dreams I have leading up to an exciting trip. :scared:

[milestogo]

mickey squared - Welcome! :banana:

“I always get freaked out by movies, even if they don't have a chance in heck happening. (Like Night of the Living Dead, for example....I always wonder, what if??? and then get freaked out.)"

OK, I won't even mention The Excorcist!":scared1:

"I, for one, am going to proudly embrace my touristiness (is that a word?...it is now!)....I actually AM a tourist...and I'm going to live out and proud about it!!"

Of course, its a word! Coming from touristville... we always look like Californians wherever we go and it strikes up many conversations with people who want to know about CA. As long as I'm not going to a dinner party with any locals in our ports, I'm not worried."

For the record, Jason and I stick out in NYC our South Beach, too, because we don't dress to those standards either....I don't have money for nice clothes....I spend it all on expensive vacations!!!

I am so with you here!!!!

The original Poseidon came out when I was a kid, and it was terrifying!! But someone had a good point about learning what to do if the boat capsizes. That's where deck 2 folks are in luck. :eek:

Eric, did you rent the Incredibles for this snowy weekend? I have a funny little surprise for you and Jason on the boat, so I want you to know the characters. Plus, you didn't know Edna Mode and I think you'll love her! See my new picture tag?

[webray]

I have a question for Floridians....If I fly into to the Tampa airport (flight times, connection and price are much better than MCO at this point) on Friday, and the arrival time is 4:10pm, will the traffic be bad if I drive there straight to the port that evening???

Is there rush hour traffic on that route? I guess by the time we got our bags and rental car, we would be heading out of Tampa at about 5:00pm. That would put us going into Orlando at about 6:00 or so? Maybe if we ate dinner in Tampa first, so that we headed out at 6 instead of 5?


UGh, yesh, rush hour traffic heading into Orlando on a Friday night is horrible. I would definately grab a bite to eat first, relax a bit and then head out.

[milestogo]

Has anyone ever been to the Paris Open Tennis? it will be happening after we get off the boat and I want to know about the tickets, is there a free big screen viewing area like at Wimbeldon?

[BobandLee]

Cheryl! You keep lurking around here.
Are you sure that you and the other Bob aren't cruising with us?
Hmmmm?

[webray]

Cheryl! You keep lurking around here.
Are you sure that you and the other Bob aren't cruising with us?
Hmmmm?

I wish...I wish, I wish.

[pooh & tinker]

I agree, thnigs will be fine! I always get freaked out by movies, even if they don't have a chance in heck happening. (Like Night of the Living Dead, for example....I always wonder, what if??? and then get freaked out. :lmao: )

I have a question for Floridians....If I fly into to the Tampa airport (flight times, connection and price are much better than MCO at this point) on Friday, and the arrival time is 4:10pm, will the traffic be bad if I drive there straight to the port that evening???

Is there rush hour traffic on that route? I guess by the time we got our bags and rental car, we would be heading out of Tampa at about 5:00pm. That would put us going into Orlando at about 6:00 or so? Maybe if we ate dinner in Tampa first, so that we headed out at 6 instead of 5?
Florida is nuts any time when it comes to traffic. Sorry. Your about a hour from orlando. Good luck

[webray]

Cheryl! You keep lurking around here.
Are you sure that you and the other Bob aren't cruising with us?
Hmmmm?

Oh, and I am ready to pack at the last minute if need be..lol.

[wrabitdad]

Hi Bob
You're a Coastie - so am I. I guess we could run the ship if anything happens to the captain. :lmao:

I'll navigate, never been lost just a might bewildered for a couple of days.....:lmao:

Coasties don't get lost, we always know there's land somewhere. :lmao: :lmao:

Bob

[tig82174]

Eric, did you rent the Incredibles for this snowy weekend? I have a funny little surprise for you and Jason on the boat, so I want you to know the characters. Plus, you didn't know Edna Mode and I think you'll love her! See my new picture tag?

We've seen the incredibles...I just didn't know the character(s) by name. But we're familiar with the story and what each of their powers are and everything....do we need to be more familiar than that?

(And no we didn't rent anything....I'm morally opposed to leaving the house when it snows....it's my own form of protest against Mother Nature!:rotfl: )

:tigger:
Erik


p.s. And by the way....all you people who are able to come up with surprises make me so jealous.....I've been so busy that I can barely muster up the time and energy to pack our own things...and I haven't even STARTED thinking about if we can decorate our OWN door...much less gifts for everyone else! :sad2: I'm a bad DisBoarder!!! :goodvibes

[webray]

p.s. And by the way....all you people who are able to come up with surprises make me so jealous.....I've been so busy that I can barely muster up the time and energy to pack our own things...and I haven't even STARTED thinking about if we can decorate our OWN door...much less gifts for everyone else! :sad2: I'm a bad DisBoarder!!! :goodvibes



The gifts for everyone else are the easy part..check out orientaltrading.com

[Michelle2]

UGh, yesh, rush hour traffic heading into Orlando on a Friday night is horrible. I would definately grab a bite to eat first, relax a bit and then head out.

I think from people's responses, we will just come into MCO later on Friday instead, stay at the airport Hyatt and then head down to the port Saturday morning....it was traffic free when we did that last time in November. Thanks everyone!

[milestogo]

Erik, You know everything you need to know!

[padalyn]

The gifts for everyone else are the easy part..check out orientaltrading.com


One of my favorite web sites!! silly stuff and low prices!!

[milestogo]

We love it too, when the catalog comes we go through and circle fun stuff. :)

[cquick]

For the 7 day I think it is about $75, I don't remember. It wouldn't surprise me if they just kept it that price to encourage more people to buy it, but perhaps people from the last repo would have more accurate info.
!
the only "excursion" my hubby wants is The Rainforest the whole time we are on the ship, he loves it!

[EpcotKilterFan]

The Planetarium is a Kewl idea. Our Lat and Long at mid point should be about N 33 58.217 and W 042 02.268, give or take a little. (Debbie quit laughing) That is what I haev in my GPS for an aprox mid way point.

Here is a pretty good like to print out a sky chart http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/#Skymap

I your planetarium prints out a chart that would be Kewl. If so could I get a copy?

All you folks in NE, sorry about your turn in the weather, stay safe and warm.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl:


Happy St. Patty's day!!!

For all you locals who love Off Kilter, they are gonna be in my neighborhood (literally) tonight. from 5-9pm. Come join us!!!

:sad: :sad: I wish I could have been there :sad: :sad: I went to the St Patricks Day parade here in Cleveland. Great pipe bands... but just not the same.

Debbie

[EpcotKilterFan]

We're finally official. Just received our confirmations in the mail. Now, the big planning starts. We're flying from JFK the day before and staying at the Residence Inn like we usually do.That's all we planned so far!! We're not sure about flying directly home after the cruise, or going to DLP, or flying home from somewhere else. Any ideas, suggestions,or insights from anyone that has their plans already? Oh , we're a group of 8 travelling, Me, Dh, Mil, Bil,Ds11, Dd 9, Ds 7, Dd5. We have connecting cat 5's. Looking forwarding to chatting with everyone.

Welcome!

If you would like to be added to the roster can e-mail me at maymedrepo@wideopenwest.com

You can include as much or as little information as you would like. You can also a include a photo at the e-mail address.

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Hometown
Stateroom number
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You can view the list by clicking on the link in my signature

Debbie

[cquick]

OH! I sure wish we could have been there! Chuck didn't want to try to deal with two of us in wheelchairs! I wonder why not? I'll bet it was a lot of fun! :rockband: :dancer: :drinking1

[Michelle2]

OK, I am back again with more questions...LOL
Since I joined this cruise so late, I never received a planning packet or anything like that so I feel pretty lost. I have went and read alot of the previous pages, but am still a little overwhelmed.
Does anyone happen to know when Pirate night is? I saw when the formal and semi formal nights were, but did not catch Pirate night.

Also, does anyone have any idea from the other Repo cruise in 2005 if they are adding additional shows? The 3 main ones just don't seem enough for 14 nights....or do they fill them in with other things? Do they have additional entertainers for the family and adult cabaret shows for all those nights? Do they have extra activities planned for the extra sea days? Any other info in the planning packet that I am missing out on? Thanks for any input!
Michelle

[txaggie94gigem]

do you ever worry about REAL pirates nowadays...esp if we are all alne in the atlantic???

[Scott H]

do you ever worry about REAL pirates nowadays...esp if we are all alne in the atlantic???

Go to http://www.mmsn.org/pirates.htm

[Scott H]

Hope the weather has improved for you NE folks.

Welcome Aboard Mickey Squared. Do like Debbie says.

Thanks for the sailing away DIS gift reminder, too much going on, will have to remind Lynn.

[Scott H]

Also, Whilst cleaning up and organizing this morn, I found some maps. They were for Spain, France, and GB. I got them at AAA. So if you are a member it might be worth it for ya.

[NHdisneylover]

Okay cathching up with all moy posts here:

Mickeysquared--WELCOME!!!

Scott--Thanks for the lat. and long. info. We will go begging at the PLanetarium this week (and every week until we hit one without many (maybe any) other people there and a worker who is willing (it has happened before I hope it happens agian). If they can print me any star charts I will bring copies for all.:)

Erik--Thanks for demystifying the crossing the Atlantic fear for me. The pool/lake anology was a good one. We are still all just EXCITED but at least now I know what is worrying others.

Scoobypop--It was nice to see another post from you this wekend. I hadn't seen anything in a while and was wondering if you had decided not to join us (maube I just missed a few--quite possible). We are still so happy you thought to ask Keyon if he was planning on being on this trip. I hope his plans haven't changed.

Michelle2--I had hoped to have many questions answered when the welcome packet came. Ours arrived a few weeks ago and you are not mising much! It is fun to have somehting you can hold in your hands but contains almost no real info. I don't belive anyone has tracekd down WHEN pirate night is yet (just happy to know there is one at this point). I wasn't on the previous repos, but I did read the navigators online--it seems like they made sure they filled the days. It is my undertsanding they were a bit ill prepared at first on the WB but got their act together quickly and were well prepared by the EB.

www.*****************

The above website has all the navigators for the EB repo as well as some from the special 10 and 11 night cruises to give you an idea of what will be offered.

[misseulalie]

I agree, thnigs will be fine! I always get freaked out by movies, even if they don't have a chance in heck happening. (Like Night of the Living Dead, for example....I always wonder, what if??? and then get freaked out. :lmao: )

I have a question for Floridians....If I fly into to the Tampa airport (flight times, connection and price are much better than MCO at this point) on Friday, and the arrival time is 4:10pm, will the traffic be bad if I drive there straight to the port that evening???

Is there rush hour traffic on that route? I guess by the time we got our bags and rental car, we would be heading out of Tampa at about 5:00pm. That would put us going into Orlando at about 6:00 or so? Maybe if we ate dinner in Tampa first, so that we headed out at 6 instead of 5?

DH has to work in Clearwater a fewt times a month. If he doesn't finish by 2pm, he waits until after dinner to leave. The drive from Tampa into Orlando stinks.. especially with the construction that never seems to end..

[NHdisneylover]

I was just telling David about wondering which night will be the Pirate night. He said perhaps they'll do the party on formal night so we can all wear our formal pirate garb:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[tig82174]

I'm sticking with my theory that Pirate Night, while not yet officially announced, will be either very early in the trip...maybe even Castaway Cay night (since it's a "Pirates in the Caribbean" party....and that night we'll actually be IN the Caribbean PLUS isn't the ship from the movie still parked in the harbor at Castaway Cay....seems like there might be a logical connection for that night).....OR that it will be late in the trip to coincide with the release of the 3rd film which we will hopefully get to preview aboard the ship.

I'm also still stalking my T.A. for updates constantly to see if she ever hears! :)

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Erik

[gydell]

DCL just told me that Pirate night was set for May 18th. It took the CM some time to find it but she said that is when it is set for. She reconfirmed formal night is May 14th with Captains on the 19th and semi-formal on the 24th. Hope she knows what she is talking about!