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

[pooh & tinker]

:cool1: WELCOME.... WE WILL HAVE TO MEET ON SHIP... PAST VET OF NAM.

:cool1: brooklyn: call your cc co. to let them know your out of country.
call the post office. Put you mail on hold while your away.

jw2736- figurers you would find the perk number.. i didn't even think of it.

hay guys my connection was down last night and holy cow... i can't keep up with this... but all the info is great.. my dh won't do the grass skirt.. he said he would pass.. party pooper....but he is doing the pirates night. i'm going to sign off now.. it's morning... oh gosh it's after noon in sunny florida just came home from epcot. have my family from new jersey in so it's crazy here.

oh. laura.. the story was fantastic..

[milestogo]

Love the idea of the Kindergarten graduation and would be happy to help with that celebration!

[littleowensmommy]

I have one.... (or are you counting my daughter???)


She makes #3!!! Jennifer, maybe you guys can join us at early seating for this occasion. Any others?

Amy
Brooklyn
Sophia

Maybe we could arrange for a special guest (Captain Mickey?) to hand out diplomas...Boy I wish I were still in concierge. I wonder if they're still doing the Disney U graduation thing for the finale of the kids program. If so we have our caps! Has anyone been on the Magic lately to report? Diplomas? Any thoughts?

The banner looks great!!

[eller]

Something else to think about while you are gone is if you do not have all you bills set up to pay automatically, to fill them out in advance and leave them with a friend (one you can count on) to mail them or of course you could just pay them early. If we weren't traveling out of the country, I'd take them with and mail them while on vacation; although it's only a couple that don't take care of themselves.

Lori

[rikimuk]

The banner looks great - and it sure looks like it was a fun party!

I'm going to pull out the luggage today and the dog will be staring me down, no doubt. She doesn't like to see me pull out my luggage and not hers. Guess I'll just have to spoil her til I leave on Friday.

This is going to be a fun party!!!

My dogs the same she has been sulking since i got the cases out to start packing. She really doesnt like it when we go away even though she has a great time at the kennels. LOL!!

[rikimuk]

Hey everyone its mad trying to keep up with all these posts every day i try my best but then there are loads more as soon as Im up to date lol!!

Anyway on Saturday we fly to disney for a week at Riverside before the cruise and im so excited its unbelievable. Well I expect we all are lol. Today we finally finished booking all the flights etc I just need to arrange my foreign currency now.

So Orlando here we come. I just have to make my mind up how I can embarrass my husband for his 30th birthday on the 18th May lol. OK maybe Ill be kind.

Anyway to all of you see you soon

Love

Lindsay

:cool1:

[tig82174]

:lmao: :lmao: good very good, second pic reminds me of a story,

I want to say there is a school that has a duct tape prom all outfits made of the wonder tape.

I have packed ours for the trip and installed a government approved Label that says “ This tape is not approved by DCL for use to affix items to one’s stateroom door”

I really think it is a wise move on DCL part to let folks know about the effects the tape has, hey I am a shareholder, cut those maintenance costs.

It's not a duct tape prom at school....I think actually what it is is that one of the major duct tape companies has a contest every year for people to design a prom dress entirely out of duct tape....and the winner of the contest wins a prize for their school and an individual prize....and I think it might be that hte company pays for the prom. There was an article in our local paper about it last year or the year before becuase a Rochester girl entered but didn't win. The dresses are actually amazing especially since you can get duct tape in so many widths and colors that you can get really creative. It reminds me....I, of course as you know, work for an AIDS Service organization and just recently a while back there was a fundraiser fashion show somewhere (on the west coast maybe??) where the designers had to create couture gowns out of condoms....and some of them ended up being really pretty and innovative....probably just as big a challenge as creating clothes out of duct tape!:laughing:

Some people just have TOO much time on their hands!!! Don't htey know that time is better spent making fish extenders and magnets?!?!

:tigger:
Erik

[tig82174]

:cool1: HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE TABLETS... they take up a lot less room.. you must look for them.. instead of the bottle.. each tablet does 1 load of laundry and bring softener sheets.:cool2:


I searched EVERYWHERE for tablets and couldn't find any!!! Just when I had resolved myself to the fact that I wsa going to have to buy detergent out of hte machines aboard I found (I think in Target or Walgreen's) a small bottle of liquid All that is supposedly super concentrated. It's as small or smaller than a travel size shampoo and it claims that 1/2 a bottle will clean a full load of laundry so I just bought two of those....very little space, it's sealed so it won't leak....and if that works then we'll be set. We anticipate doing laundry twice during this trip since we're staying at AKL for over a week before cruising...we think we'll do laundry at AKL the day before we leave and then on the ship about 1/2 way through....OR we may bring our dirty clothes onto the ship and just do laundry aboard the ship the first or second night and then again half way through....(Or we may bring our dirty clothes to the Wine and Cheese party at Scott's in OKW and just do our laundry there...he and Lynn don't know that yet, though, so SHHH don't tell!:rotfl: )

:tigger:
Erik

[tig82174]

Hey everyone its mad trying to keep up with all these posts every day i try my best but then there are loads more as soon as Im up to date lol!!

Anyway on Saturday we fly to disney for a week at Riverside before the cruise and im so excited its unbelievable. Well I expect we all are lol. Today we finally finished booking all the flights etc I just need to arrange my foreign currency now.

So Orlando here we come. I just have to make my mind up how I can embarrass my husband for his 30th birthday on the 18th May lol. OK maybe Ill be kind.

Anyway to all of you see you soon

Love

Lindsay

:cool1:

We fly down on Friday...so 5 days for us, too!!

It's starting to feel more real....more stuff is packed, banners are being made...i coached my last shift at the gym today and said bye to all my girls! :rotfl:
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

:tigger:
Erik

[milestogo]

Hey Gydell,
Is the Tour de Georgia going past you this week? I saw your beautiful state on TV watching the cycling last night. It's a pretty big deal there and you have some big name cyclists heading your way this week. Let me know if you get to see any of it. Kelly

[Frodo UK]

Did you record it?/ I didn't even know we were on the web until about 15 minutes before we went on the house tour! That is so neat!
Even managed to get to UK, can't wait to see it or real.

[Scott H]

..(Or we may bring our dirty clothes to the Wine and Cheese party at Scott's in OKW and just do our laundry there...he and Lynn don't know that yet, though, so SHHH don't tell!:rotfl: )

:tigger:
Erik

Let's see at $2.00 an item, we might be able to pay for the cruise LOL or more DVC points..:lmao: :goodvibes

[kpros]

Even managed to get to UK, can't wait to see it or real.

Hey Frodo UK - it appears that you will be on the crossing with us. Have you signed up for the cruise list. Page 500 of this thread has the info.

Ken

[ssnyder]

For those of you returning to Orlando following the cruise, you might be interested in this new attraction at the Kennedy Space Center. According to the travel section in the San Diego paper this morning: "Starting May 25, the 12-minute Shuttle Launch Experience will take visitors on what is being billed the most realistic Space Shuttle launch simulator ever built." See the official link here:

http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/visitKSC/attractions/SLEpage.asp

[nanaguide]

I just want to thank the Leon's, Richard, Louisa and their kids. They were wonderful hosts and it was so much fun! I expecially liked seeing the baby hawks! Fantastic!

I would also like to say, "Thank You", to Richard, Helosie, and their kids for hosting. They had quite a day. Soccer games and pictures ran late so Richard was host to all of us until the rest of their gang got home. So many of us drove up at the same time. I'm sure he felt overrun with disboarders. All the food was delicious and their home and surroundings are beautiful. It was so neat to see the kids get acquainted so quickly and have fun together. I think all the young people are going to have as much fun as the adults are on this cruise. I especially enjoyed putting faces to names that I've seen on the board for the past 4 months. We are all so excited about this cruise. I also want to thank Connie (cquick) for getting us organized in getting the banner done. She just gave us all a job to do and said go to it!!! Even when we made mistakes it didn't rattle her. Her standard reply was, "we'll just wash it off". It was a fun afternoon. The banner is finished, new friendships and acquaintances have been made, and we'll be sailing soon:cool1: :cool1:

[misseulalie]

How about everybody that was at the banner party telling us which one you are in the pixs?

I'm the one in the last photo, with my "larger than I thought" backside facing the photo (green shirt, blue pants) and DH looking on as I work....


Jen

[Frodo UK]

Hey Frodo UK - it appears that you will be on the crossing with us. Have you signed up for the cruise list. Page 500 of this thread has the info.

Ken
I'm told we have by she who must be .........

DH of BilboUK, Ann and Albert. Still trying to cope with the upgrade from papyrus.

We do have duct tape and a fish extender and I have packed my camera and HD camcorder. Now is there anything I have forgotten?

[misseulalie]

She makes #3!!! Jennifer, maybe you guys can join us at early seating for this occasion. Any others?

Amy
Brooklyn
Sophia

Maybe we could arrange for a special guest (Captain Mickey?) to hand out diplomas...Boy I wish I were still in concierge. I wonder if they're still doing the Disney U graduation thing for the finale of the kids program. If so we have our caps! Has anyone been on the Magic lately to report? Diplomas? Any thoughts?

The banner looks great!!


We have early seating, too!
I'm sure they are still doing graduations. They did it in October of 2006.
Maybe if we spoke to the head server, we could do it at dinner. You know sometimes they have little shows during dinner. We could see if they could get all the kindergarteners to walk down the main aisle with their graduation caps with everyone clapping.

[gydell]

Hey Gydell,
Is the Tour de Georgia going past you this week? I saw your beautiful state on TV watching the cycling last night. It's a pretty big deal there and you have some big name cyclists heading your way this week. Let me know if you get to see any of it. Kelly


Not near me that I know of. I am sure that if it was then I would have heard about it.

[kpros]

I'm told we have by she who must be .........

DH of BilboUK, Ann and Albert. Still trying to cope with the upgrade from papyrus.

We do have duct tape and a fish extender and I have packed my camera and HD camcorder. Now is there anything I have forgotten?

Great - I understand now. I'm just trying to keep the name badges in order and correct. I'll update yours now that you have your own disboard ID.

Ken

[gydell]

I'm the one in the last photo, with my "larger than I thought" backside facing the photo (green shirt, blue pants) and DH looking on as I work....


Jen


Well I will make sure and start looking at rears as soon as I get to the port so I can meet you! :rotfl2:

[misseulalie]

Well I will make sure and start looking at rears as soon as I get to the port so I can meet you! :rotfl2:

Gee, thanks....:rolleyes:


On a different note, we just finished with DD3 (now 4!!!) birthday party. Of course it was a princess party. I'll post a pic, a little later...

I have a week to recouperate before DD5 (soon 6!) birthday party this Saturday!

[gydell]

Gee, thanks....:rolleyes:


On a different note, we just finished with DD3 (now 4!!!) birthday party. Of course it was a princess party. I'll post a pic, a little later...

I have a week to recouperate before DD5 (soon 6!) birthday party this Saturday!


Don't worry mine is much bigger than yours!

[Ready to Travel]

Can you tell me where you found the laundry tablets. I have looked in all of the stores in my area and cannot find them. I even went online and looked for them with no luck.

Martha

[cquick]

They used to have them at Walmart......I didn't find them this year, but somebody on the boards said they found them there. I just filled old screw top vitamin bottles with laundry detergent and I am putting that into douple baggies.

[littleowensmommy]

We have early seating, too!
I'm sure they are still doing graduations. They did it in October of 2006.
Maybe if we spoke to the head server, we could do it at dinner. You know sometimes they have little shows during dinner. We could see if they could get all the kindergarteners to walk down the main aisle with their graduation caps with everyone clapping.


Hi Jen,

I checked Deb's master list to find Sophia's name. She's got you listed as late seating. It might be cute to do this on formal or semi formal night. We've requested the APL dining rotation.

[KathyOnA1A]

How about everybody that was at the banner party telling us which one you are in the pixs?


I'm the one in the back (with drink in hand) wearing the CafePress t-shirt, watching the painting. Actually, I had painted the first "T" and had relinquished my brush.

Had a great time!

[misseulalie]

Hi Jen,

I checked Deb's master list to find Sophia's name. She's got you listed as late seating. It might be cute to do this on formal or semi formal night. We've requested the APL dining rotation.

From my understanding, there will only be 6pm dining and 8pm. which means all early dining will have the same rotation.
If this has changed, let me know....

We were late, but was able to change it to early.

[seaulater]

NOOOOOOOOOOO! Say it aint so!! :sad2:
How did you find who is going to be there, and who wasn't? Now I am completely heartbroken.

Taylormason.com

It has his schedule where he is going to be. Check it out!

[misseulalie]

How about everybody that was at the banner party telling us which one you are in the pixs?


Hope y'all don't mind...

In the first picture is Cquick (lime green shirt)
Nanaguide (black and white w/hat)
Heloise (DW of Kissimmee) in the white t-shirt

I'm sorry, I can't remember any more names!!!

[KathyOnA1A]

. . . I had a book with me of course!

A person after my own heart! Some places in Orlando even recognize me as the lady who comes in with the book! :coffee:
I'll be the one coming on board with the suitcase full of books.

[KathyOnA1A]

Just heard about another travel essential:

"AAA Visa® TravelMoney Card (instead of travelers cheques or your regular debit card)
Use at merchants that accept debit cards and withdraw your travel funds when and where you need them. (available online or in branch)"

[gydell]

Thanks for putting names on faces for me! Ya'll did a great job!!!

[Kissimmee]

Looks like the Louis Vuitton Semi Finals will be wrapping up as we sail by Valencia, that would be way KEWL!!!!

Big AC fan here but I think we pass Valencia after dark. At the party yesterday I was day dreaming out loud to the wife if she would like to leave the ship in Gibraltar and drive to Barcelona via Valencia....

She was so so with the idea but maybe there is another AC Fanatic or group that wants to share the trip with me...

It is about 750 miles to drive 11 - 12 hours.

Leave Gibraltar Wed afternoon drive to Valencia. Stay in Valencia Thursday and if we get lucky catch a Cup race then drive toward Barcelona and stay somewhere on the coast before meeting the Magic in Barcelona on Friday in the late morning.

Basically trade a sea day for a whirlwind driving tour or the east coast of Spain and a chance at seeing an America's (Louis Vuitton) Cup Race.

Thursday the 24th is the last day of the Louis Vuitton semi finals.

[ssnyder]

From my understanding, there will only be 6pm dining and 8pm. which means all early dining will have the same rotation.
If this has changed, let me know....

We were late, but was able to change it to early.
There used to be only two dining times, but they still had three different rotations. I'd be really surprised if that wasn't the case for this trip. Even though the cruise may be underbooked, I still don't think that we will all fit in one dining room.

[Michelle2]

:cool1: HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE TABLETS... they take up a lot less room.. you must look for them.. instead of the bottle.. each tablet does 1 load of laundry and bring softener sheets.:cool2:

I have tried to find these (used them on our first cruise, and couldn't find them for our second) and cannot anywhere....even online. If you know where these are sold please tell me, or I will pay you to buy some extra for me? Pretty please? They do not exist anymore as far as I can find! :confused3

[Brooklyn]

We have early seating, too!
I'm sure they are still doing graduations. They did it in October of 2006.
Maybe if we spoke to the head server, we could do it at dinner. You know sometimes they have little shows during dinner. We could see if they could get all the kindergarteners to walk down the main aisle with their graduation caps with everyone clapping.

That would be great! I am so excited about this. I was so sad that she was going to miss out on this with her school. It is nice to know that she will have other girls to share in something special on board.

I will let you know if I find anything neat at DL next weekend. All of their graduation stuff should be out already.

Hey if Capt Mickey gave her a diploma that would be much better then any ceremony at school. It is a long shot but maybe, just maybe!

The guy I spoke to at DCL was great. He added great notes to our reservation explaining about her missing her graduation, etc.

[Brooklyn]

Gee, thanks....:rolleyes:


On a different note, we just finished with DD3 (now 4!!!) birthday party. Of course it was a princess party. I'll post a pic, a little later...

I have a week to recouperate before DD5 (soon 6!) birthday party this Saturday!

I feel for you with birthdays close to each other, my daughters are born on the same day 4 years apart! At least this cruise is getting me out of big parties this year. There birthdays are June 13th so we will do something small when we get back. Nothing could top what we are doing with this cruise at this point!

[Michelle2]

How about everybody that was at the banner party telling us which one you are in the pixs?

I think this is a great idea!!! Even on the webcam, I was thinking, I wonder who that is, or who that is.....

[Michelle2]

We fly down on Friday...so 5 days for us, too!!

It's starting to feel more real....more stuff is packed, banners are being made...i coached my last shift at the gym today and said bye to all my girls! :rotfl:
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

:tigger:
Erik

You know, I have been getting more and more jealous of 2 groups of people. At first it didn't bother me because I was just happy to be on this cruise....
But I have been getting so jealous of:
1. The people who are getting to go so early to WDW
2. The people who are going on the B2B.

So I think you are soooo lucky. (pout)

[Michelle2]

Taylormason.com

It has his schedule where he is going to be. Check it out!

:guilty: I went and checked....I am still heartbroken. I was really expecting him to be on this special innagural cruise, to say the least :(.
Someone has said Boyz to Men and Joey Fatone would be on it, but Joey is right in the middle of Dancing with the Stars...I cannot see him being able to get away right now? Has anyone else heard this?

[gydell]

:guilty: I went and checked....I am still heartbroken. I was really expecting him to be on this special innagural cruise, to say the least :(.
Someone has said Boyz to Men and Joey Fatone would be on it, but Joey is right in the middle of Dancing with the Stars...I cannot see him being able to get away right now? Has anyone else heard this?



Where are you hearing this? I'm still wishing on Johnny and Orlando!

[NHdisneylover]

We spent the past 9 hours hosting two European couples we are friends with for tapas and wine. We have a good map of Barcelona and with their help (being that I have only been there once when i was 16:scared1: ) now have our three days really well planned out (including one "must eat at" tapas place and excatly what to order for the 6 of us:rotfl: )

Birthdays--Jennifer I feel for you also. Marika and Rio's birthdays are only 4 days apart and Christmas is between them! There are also three of us in the family on December 8 (me and Dave's siblings who are twins) and two on the 18 (Dave's mom and her twin). For us December is one giant party (and we always kick it all off with a special Walt memory dinner on the 5th).party:

In case I missed anyone--welcome to all newbies and thanks to any and all of you who have ever put your life on the line for our country.:)

Dining--Even if dining is all at the same time, there will still be different rotations. The staggered times do two things: they help people who cannot read there KTTW cards figure out where they are dining (ask just about any CM and if you know your time they can tell you which room to go to) and they helped keep the orders streaming into the kitchen rather than all hitting the chefs at once.

[gydell]

Well give it up - where should we eat in Barcelona?

[tazzmacd]

Love the Banner!! Amazing job gang, only wish I was there to help out!!

Why don't we have our own Kindergarten graduation for our 2 little girls. Any other Kindergarten graduates out there?

This sounds like great idea, the youngest actually graduates in June form Kindergarden but after a week with the other kids he will feel right at home and shoudl want to participate also.

Oh Scott--a crossing the Prime Meridain party is a great idea! Always up for a party.

Scott, Always up for a good Party!!

My two boys (being Rio and Dave) have spent the morning builiding a replica of the Magic our of K'nex. My kitchen table will not be used for anything but a display stand (this is about 5-6 feet long) until they take it apart (post cruise being my guess!). But, it looks pretty cool. Rio is working on getting wake like waves comming out from the sides as I type. At least I am not the only one who can think of nothing but the cruise right about now!

Now you have to get a picture or two of this and post it!! That would be cool to see.

We spent the past 9 hours hosting two European couples we are friends with for tapas and wine. We have a good map of Barcelona and with their help (being that I have only been there once when i was 16:scared1: ) now have our three days really well planned out (including one "must eat at" tapas place and excatly what to order for the 6 of us:rotfl: )


So are you going to share where to eat or are you going to keep that little secret to yourself? Do share and what to order!!

If not now I will jsut have to track you down on board and bug you until you tell me :)

So, I go away for a weekend to visit with the in laws and I have almsot 20 pages to catch up to. Dam, I wish some of you people woudl hurry up and leave on vacation so I don't have to read so much at night to just keep up :rotfl2:

Welcome to the new people!!!

Ken, your efforts are greatly appreciated by all, and I will be glad to buy you a drink or 2 as a thank you for all your hard work!!

Down to 12 days here, the DW was busy tonight putting the finishing touches on a couple of sewing projects. I was out picking up the drug store that we are taking with us, one more thing done. Running out of days but we are almost done now.

Well almost time for bed, Later all and try and keep it to 5 pages tonight :P

Cheers!!

Pat

[NHdisneylover]

:rotfl2: Okay, where to eat in Barcelona. You may want to look me up on board and check the map. I am hoping we can find this place (I think we can). In the Olympic port area along Playa Barcelonetta is a yellow restruraunt named "Tapas Bar" (very origianl, eh?). Unlike many places more in town this one is open all day and you can get lunch or an early dinner. We were told to order: Sangria de Cava (champagne sangria), Sangria de Cerveza (beer sangria) and Sangria de Vino (regular old wine sangria) and the two different "discover tapas" platters. This should (so we are told) easily feed 4 adults and two kids and should be more than enough alcohol for our group plus about as many again:rotfl2:

[Brooklyn]

Does Captain Hook play a role in the pirate night? My daughters are huge Peter Pan fans.

[Kissimmee]

I think this is a great idea!!! Even on the webcam, I was thinking, I wonder who that is, or who that is.....

I was thinking everyone should hold up a sign with a name on it toward the camera.

Also wish we had taken a group shot but quite a few had to leave before we finished the last of the sign and never got around to it.

Thanks, everyone for making it a success.

Good food, good friends ..... good times. Sort of like cruising without the rocking motion...

[NHdisneylover]

Does Captain Hook play a role in the pirate night? My daughters are huge Peter Pan fans.

Yes I think he does. Also, be sure you get tickets for (free, just have to get them) tea with Wendy Darling!

[NHdisneylover]

Someone asked to see a photo (Pat?). So here it is! This is the stripped down version after waves and Mickey icons were removed so the kids would have pieces to build a shuffle board game with:rotfl: Nah, we don't have cruise on the brain:rotfl2:
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u25/hadleybarth/boat.jpg

[misseulalie]

Cute photos from the birthday party...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jbendriss/DSC01164.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jbendriss/DSC01172.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jbendriss/DSC01169.jpg

I LOVE this one. I don't know why she was crying... (DD6)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jbendriss/DSC01162.jpg

[NHdisneylover]

Jennifer. Cute bday photos:thumbsup2 But what were those little tears:guilty: for at the end?

[misseulalie]

Jennifer. Cute bday photos:thumbsup2 But what were those little tears:guilty: for at the end?

I can't remember! I think she was crying bcause she wanted to sit on the edge of the seat and Lena ( the birthday girl) wouldn't let her.

She crys at everything! So sensitive!!!

[Scott H]

Quote:
Originally Posted by NHdisneylover
Oh Scott--a crossing the Prime Meridain party is a great idea! Always up for a party.
Scott, Always up for a good Party!!

Yes I am, good people and good times to be had by all.

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Beautiful day here, didn’t get to help put the roof on the pole barn, the metal roofing that was delivered was about 1.5 feet too short. Bummer

Worked on the yard, took the pups for a geocache trip, shopped for light weight wind pants, fro some reason I think they might be handy on this trip.

We are pretty much packed and ready to go.

All you lucky folks heading to FL soon please do have a safe journey.

Jumping ship in Gibraltar sounds interesting, I better stay on board with Lynn, wonder if DCL would let ya do this???

Friends we know (Joe and Leslie) wanted to join this cruise at CC, as their daughter is getting married 5/12, DCL wouldn’t let that happen. Made sense to me to try and do this.

Caught the last hour of "Hoot" earlier tonight, I liked it, put me in a Floridays kinda frame of mind. I relate to the song Good Guys Win, heck I realate to a lot of songs,

[NHdisneylover]

Scott--Had you seen Hoot before? The entire movie is cute. Good family film, nice message, good sountrack. . .;)

Jennifer--I have a sensitive daughter as well so I know where you are comming from! (assuming that is Sophia)

[elderfam]

Someone asked to see a photo (Pat?). So here it is! This is the stripped down version after waves and Mickey icons were removed so the kids would have pieces to build a shuffle board game with:rotfl: Nah, we don't have cruise on the brain:rotfl2:
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u25/hadleybarth/boat.jpg

Look at the future Disney ship builder! Will he make sure friends of the family (as in those of us on disboards..) get great rooms?:wizard:
also...You got to love a man with a pink mickey hat on! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[eller]

Anyway on Saturday we fly to disney for a week at Riverside before the cruise and im so excited its unbelievable. Lindsay:cool1:

We will be at Riverside late 5/9 - 5/12! Maybe we could meet by the pool. :)

(including one "must eat at" tapas place and excatly what to order for the 6 of us:rotfl: )

Thanks for sharing the place I emailed it to DH for his consideration. We both love tapas, but he's the picky one. :laughing:

Ken, your efforts are greatly appreciated by all, and I will be glad to buy you a drink or 2 as a thank you for all your hard work!! Pat

Excellent idea! :cool1:

Welcome the the new people coming aboard! I can't wait to meet you!

Have a great night everyone,

Lori

[Brooklyn]

Yes I think he does. Also, be sure you get tickets for (free, just have to get them) tea with Wendy Darling!

Oh I did not know about that! I am thinking I should go buy a book or something to get more info on Disney cruises. Any suggestions for a good book???

Both my daughters are HUGE Wendy fans!!!

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/DSCF1292.jpg
Brooklyn with Wendy at Disneyland.

Does anyone know if there are still tickets available for Tea with Wendy? I can't do anything till tomorrow when Disney finalizes our flight plans and we pay for our trip.

[Hoagie Pie]

Oh I did not know about that! I am thinking I should go buy a book or something to get more info on Disney cruises. Any suggestions for a good book???

Both my daughters are HUGE Wendy fans!!!

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/DSCF1292.jpg
Brooklyn with Wendy at Disneyland.

Does anyone know if there are still tickets available for Tea with Wendy? I can't do anything till tomorrow when Disney finalizes our flight plans and we pay for our trip.

Hi Brooklyn - Tea with Wendy reservations need to be made when you are on the ship. It is usually given twice during the week long so I don't know how many times they will do it for the two weeks. By the way everyone, going to Walmart in Scottsdale to see if they have the washing tablets you were talking about and if they do I will pick up a bunch. I will let you know tomorrow night. Hope everyone had a great week and for those of you taking off for WDW, we are green with envy:hug: but wish you a safe journey, tons of fun and giggles!

[Brooklyn]

Oh good, I feel better now. My DD would have been crushed if she missed it. I will make it a priority to sign up when we are on ship. Do you know the ages that they usually take for that?

[kpros]

Ken, your efforts are greatly appreciated by all, and I will be glad to buy you a drink or 2 as a thank you for all your hard work!!

Pat

Excellent idea! :cool1:



Thank you for the kind offer. Totally not necessary. I just hope everyone likes the lanyards and name badges. And thanks to everyone on the Lanyard Team for providing these free of charge to almost 300 disboarders!

Ken

[Hoagie Pie]

Oh good, I feel better now. My DD would have been crushed if she missed it. I will make it a priority to sign up when we are on ship. Do you know the ages that they usually take for that?


I thought you had to be 5, but I could be wrong. My daughter is 9 so it has been a while. It is great though and on our last cruise it did not "sell out".

[Brooklyn]

I thought you had to be 5, but I could be wrong. My daughter is 9 so it has been a while. It is great though and on our last cruise it did not "sell out".

Thank you for the information! How could "Tea with Wendy" not sell out??? Wendy is an idol in this house, he he.

Any other neat things that anyone knows of that is a must do that I will need to sign up for???

[kpros]

Was anyone watching The Amazing Race tonight and notice the mouse ears on the road sign in Hong Kong? Very cool.

Ken

[Michelle2]

Hi Brooklyn - Tea with Wendy reservations need to be made when you are on the ship. It is usually given twice during the week long so I don't know how many times they will do it for the two weeks. By the way everyone, going to Walmart in Scottsdale to see if they have the washing tablets you were talking about and if they do I will pick up a bunch. I will let you know tomorrow night. Hope everyone had a great week and for those of you taking off for WDW, we are green with envy:hug: but wish you a safe journey, tons of fun and giggles!

I would be forever in your debt if you could find those rare babies! They are SO convenient. Take whatever they have left and I will reimburse ya! :rotfl2::thumbsup2 I had heard on some website while I was looking for them about a month ago that they are in the process of reformulating them. Maybe that is why they are hard to find?

And thanks again to all the lanyard team (and Ken of course) for providing the awesome lanyards and name tags!!!

[Brooklyn]

Was anyone watching The Amazing Race tonight and notice the mouse ears on the road sign in Hong Kong? Very cool.

Ken

Not yet... but I will keep an eye out when I watch it on TIVO!

[Michelle2]

Was anyone watching The Amazing Race tonight and notice the mouse ears on the road sign in Hong Kong? Very cool.

Ken

I did!!! I am hoping to go there one day....:cloud9:

[Hoagie Pie]

Thank you for the information! How could "Tea with Wendy" not sell out??? Wendy is an idol in this house, he he.

Any other neat things that anyone knows of that is a must do that I will need to sign up for???

Believe it or not, there is so much to do on the ship, you will realize how some stuff just doesn't get busy. We went to something last May and I thought I would have to get in early to see anything and it was me and 4 other people. The next night my husband and I showed up 5 minutes late for the adult comedy show and we couldn't get a seat and there was no standing room where you could see him. It is all a gamble. For the character breakfast, your waiter will give your family a ticket with the date and time so you will know when to go. I don't think there is anything else you have to sign up for ahead of time. We went on the cruise last Mother's Day and it was the BEST gift ever. I spent the morning with Abby playing Bingo, had lunch with the family, read my fave book in the adult pool area with no kids around, went to dinner at night and played games with my family at night. I never had so much fun and have been so relaxed. If I think of anything, I will let you know. And yes, I will pick up enough tablets, I really hope our Walmart has them. I will definitely let you know.

[cupcake]

The banner looks fabulous! And what a great get together!!! It makes it all just a little more real, which is a fun thing to think about!

MANY pages to read as I have been away for two days: trying to get stuff done, and one of my students (law school) had a personal crisis, so was trying to help him, which while an entirely necessary thing to do, impeded my ability to keep up!

:welcome: Brooklyn and family, and another thanks for your husband's service.

Laura, I too was worried that you were off drowning your sorrows in the beverage of your choice! Sounds like it certainly could have been worse. And yes, you don't need two names, you are famous! (infamous?!). :)

And speaking of laundry, has anyone ever seen portable (i.e., tablets) that are sensitivity-type detergent? The best I found was a relatively petite box, all things considered, of Ivory baby detergent. I hope that's OK for my dh, he is allergic to anything that's not a "free" type product. I wonder if I should try do a patch test, but I don't want to open the box as it is nice and leakproof now. He says he has used Ivory soap before w/o issue, so I assume it is ok, but it wouldn't be good to have a bad allergic reaction during the cruise. We have a Miele frontloading washer, so use HE detergent (Persil free), which is not suitable to bring with for a regular machine. Does anyone else have this problem?

And I am not quite sure what to call a group of Cynthias (Brooklyn, despite the fact that this is not a common name, there's a whole bunch of us on this cruise) except not very quiet! ;)

Summer weather here in Chicago all of the sudden, and right now, thunder and lightening. I think it's telling me I am up way too late...

:wave: C.

[Scoobypop]

Oh I did not know about that! I am thinking I should go buy a book or something to get more info on Disney cruises. Any suggestions for a good book???

Both my daughters are HUGE Wendy fans!!!

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/DSCF1292.jpg
Brooklyn with Wendy at Disneyland.

Does anyone know if there are still tickets available for Tea with Wendy? I can't do anything till tomorrow when Disney finalizes our flight plans and we pay for our trip.

A great book that many of us have is called PassPorter for Disney Cruise Line. You can get it at Borders and Barnes and Noble. Even if you can't find the 2007 edition, the 2006 edition will be just fine. It is an easy and fun read, and you will have a huge head start over anyone else who is new to the ship and A) hasn't read the book, and B) hasn't been to the Disboards to have all your questions answered! :thumbsup2 We've been on 2 DCL cruises before, and thought we knew so much, but have learned so much more and "met" lots of great people through these boards. Welcome!

Lots of new pages that I just caught up on and can't remember WHAT to respond to first at this hour. Have to get up early and start our weekend here. Only 6 more days off and still lots to do! Happy Monday folks.
Chris & Rob:cool2:

[rikimuk]

I have mine yay!!! My mum and dad (who booked before me) and my sister (who booked with me) havent had theirs mind. My Mum threatened to keep my magnets but they are now safely in my hands.

Lindsay

PS 5 days to go for me!!!:cool1:

[BobandLee]

Good Morning All.
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
Clock's a ticking. Cruise will be here before we know it.
Woo Hoo.:banana: :cool1:

[misseulalie]

Oh good, I feel better now. My DD would have been crushed if she missed it. I will make it a priority to sign up when we are on ship. Do you know the ages that they usually take for that?

Sign up for it the first day. Don't wait...

[Scott H]

Bob, your up early on a school day..

Passporter is very good, you can also go online at www.passporter.com , and they do take phone orders.

Jennifer and Dave are good folks and their guide books are very very good.

Delux edition gets you a nice cover that can be used for years to come, for us type A folks it is a great organizer.

[NHdisneylover]

Oh I did not know about that! I am thinking I should go buy a book or something to get more info on Disney cruises. Any suggestions for a good book???

Both my daughters are HUGE Wendy fans!!!

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/DSCF1292.jpg
Brooklyn with Wendy at Disneyland.

Does anyone know if there are still tickets available for Tea with Wendy? I can't do anything till tomorrow when Disney finalizes our flight plans and we pay for our trip.

Tickets don't even become available until after you board. You pick htem up at guest services. So, no worries.

The BEST book is Passporter's Guide to the DIsney Cruise Line and Ports of Call. The new edition (5th) even had every one of the repo ports covered. I feel it is very much worth your $18.

[Scott H]

RE: Laundry Tablets -I called Tide a couple of years back, as we were getting ready for the PC cruise. Was informed that they don't make them anymore. Someone said Amway was making them at that time. It is a product that I think there would be a market for??

[NHdisneylover]

Thank you for the information! How could "Tea with Wendy" not sell out??? Wendy is an idol in this house, he he.

Any other neat things that anyone knows of that is a must do that I will need to sign up for???

No age limit that I know of. The kids first went when they were 2 and 4. It is a family thing (not a drop off program) and is very sweet but not elaborate. They hold it in studio sea and Wendy comes in and hosts tea and teaches the kids how to hold their tea cup with pinky extended and daintily nibble their chocolate chip cookies. Afterward they can get a photo with Wendy. We always enjoy it.

[NHdisneylover]

The banner looks fabulous! And what a great get together!!! It makes it all just a little more real, which is a fun thing to think about!

MANY pages to read as I have been away for two days: trying to get stuff done, and one of my students (law school) had a personal crisis, so was trying to help him, which while an entirely necessary thing to do, impeded my ability to keep up!

:welcome: Brooklyn and family, and another thanks for your husband's service.

Laura, I too was worried that you were off drowning your sorrows in the beverage of your choice! Sounds like it certainly could have been worse. And yes, you don't need two names, you are famous! (infamous?!). :)

And speaking of laundry, has anyone ever seen portable (i.e., tablets) that are sensitivity-type detergent? The best I found was a relatively petite box, all things considered, of Ivory baby detergent. I hope that's OK for my dh, he is allergic to anything that's not a "free" type product. I wonder if I should try do a patch test, but I don't want to open the box as it is nice and leakproof now. He says he has used Ivory soap before w/o issue, so I assume it is ok, but it wouldn't be good to have a bad allergic reaction during the cruise. We have a Miele frontloading washer, so use HE detergent (Persil free), which is not suitable to bring with for a regular machine. Does anyone else have this problem?

And I am not quite sure what to call a group of Cynthias (Brooklyn, despite the fact that this is not a common name, there's a whole bunch of us on this cruise) except not very quiet! ;)

Summer weather here in Chicago all of the sudden, and right now, thunder and lightening. I think it's telling me I am up way too late...

:wave: C.


Cynthia--have you done his laundry in a public machine before? My aunt is so sensitive that when she did that on vacation she still broke out. It appeared to be from the residue of other people's detergent still in the machine. Now she always lugs along enough to avoid doing laundry when traveling (and does a bit by hand in the sink) .Something to think about.

[gydell]

When we cruised last year on the Magic it was not tea with Wendy like we had been told. They had changed it to tea with Alice. So be careful preparing the little ones for Wendy just in case, we don't want a lot of sad kids!

[littleowensmommy]

Love the Banner!! Amazing job gang, only wish I was there to help out!!



This sounds like great idea, the youngest actually graduates in June form Kindergarden but after a week with the other kids he will feel right at home and shoudl want to participate also.



Scott, Always up for a good Party!!



Now you have to get a picture or two of this and post it!! That would be cool to see.



So are you going to share where to eat or are you going to keep that little secret to yourself? Do share and what to order!!

If not now I will jsut have to track you down on board and bug you until you tell me :)

So, I go away for a weekend to visit with the in laws and I have almsot 20 pages to catch up to. Dam, I wish some of you people woudl hurry up and leave on vacation so I don't have to read so much at night to just keep up :rotfl2:

Welcome to the new people!!!

Ken, your efforts are greatly appreciated by all, and I will be glad to buy you a drink or 2 as a thank you for all your hard work!!

Down to 12 days here, the DW was busy tonight putting the finishing touches on a couple of sewing projects. I was out picking up the drug store that we are taking with us, one more thing done. Running out of days but we are almost done now.

Well almost time for bed, Later all and try and keep it to 5 pages tonight :P

Cheers!!

Pat

We'll add Jason to the list...a little graduating Prince Charming to join the Kindergarten princesses.

[littleowensmommy]

She makes #3!!! Jennifer, maybe you guys can join us at early seating for this occasion. Any others?

Amy
Brooklyn
Sophia

Maybe we could arrange for a special guest (Captain Mickey?) to hand out diplomas...Boy I wish I were still in concierge. I wonder if they're still doing the Disney U graduation thing for the finale of the kids program. If so we have our caps! Has anyone been on the Magic lately to report? Diplomas? Any thoughts?

The banner looks great!!

Amy
Brooklyn
Sophia
Jason

[NHdisneylover]

When we cruised last year on the Magic it was not tea with Wendy like we had been told. They had changed it to tea with Alice. So be careful preparing the little ones for Wendy just in case, we don't want a lot of sad kids!

Really? Now I would enjoy that as a change as we have had tea with Wendy 3 times now (most recently in September).

[pooh & tinker]

I searched EVERYWHERE for tablets and couldn't find any!!! Just when I had resolved myself to the fact that I wsa going to have to buy detergent out of hte machines aboard I found (I think in Target or Walgreen's) a small bottle of liquid All that is supposedly super concentrated. It's as small or smaller than a travel size shampoo and it claims that 1/2 a bottle will clean a full load of laundry so I just bought two of those....very little space, it's sealed so it won't leak....and if that works then we'll be set. We anticipate doing laundry twice during this trip since we're staying at AKL for over a week before cruising...we think we'll do laundry at AKL the day before we leave and then on the ship about 1/2 way through....OR we may bring our dirty clothes onto the ship and just do laundry aboard the ship the first or second night and then again half way through....(Or we may bring our dirty clothes to the Wine and Cheese party at Scott's in OKW and just do our laundry there...he and Lynn don't know that yet, though, so SHHH don't tell!:rotfl: )

:tigger:
Erik

:) I found the tabs in my grocery store tide had them at one time but stopped making them... I was so upset.. but I found purex tabs and bought a box and only use them for vacation trips: because they store so great. Maybe purex stopped making them too... oh now I'm in trouble because this is my last 6 tablets.. Maybe a dollar store or discount store the places where they buy products no longer used.. and sell cheap. Good luck I'll be checking if I see any you better believe I'm going to buy them..:3dglasses

[CACruisin']

Does Captain Hook play a role in the pirate night? My daughters are huge Peter Pan fans.

Yes, he does. We were on Deck 10 (port side, I think) watching the Pirate Party and he was about two feet away from us.

Someone asked to see a photo (Pat?). So here it is! This is the stripped down version after waves and Mickey icons were removed so the kids would have pieces to build a shuffle board game with:rotfl: Nah, we don't have cruise on the brain:rotfl2:
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u25/hadleybarth/boat.jpg
Love the ship and Love DH in the mickey ears - pink, no less!

Cute photos from the birthday party...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jbendriss/DSC01164.jpg

Very cute pic's & Happy Birthdays to your girls! Two parties are a pain, but here's my take on it. My brother and I are 2 years and 2 days apart. My parents always celebrated our birthdays together on the day in between - scarred me - I want my own cake!:rotfl2: DH and I are 3 years and 3 days apart. He knows now that we celebrate each birthday separately. :thumbsup2 More parties!
We are pretty much packed and ready to go.

Yea! So jealous of those of you that are ready to go. I have the best of intentions and always START packing well ahead, but usually end up FINISHING packing hours (let's get real - minutes or seconds!) before its time to go to the airport.:sad2:
Was anyone watching The Amazing Race tonight and notice the mouse ears on the road sign in Hong Kong? Very cool.
Ken
I look for it on Tivo tonight!:thumbsup2
And speaking of laundry, has anyone ever seen portable (i.e., tablets) that are sensitivity-type detergent? The best I found was a relatively petite box, all things considered, of Ivory baby detergent. I hope that's OK for my dh, he is allergic to anything that's not a "free" type product.
Good idea on the baby detergent. All three kids are sensitive (get it from DH) and we also use HE. I haven't used Ivory Baby, but for years all I could use was Dreft (before the Free stuff was available). That was good.
Summer weather here in Chicago all of the sudden, and right now, thunder and lightening. I think it's telling me I am up way too late...
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
:wave: C.

I have mine yay!!! My mum and dad (who booked before me) and my sister (who booked with me) havent had theirs mind. My Mum threatened to keep my magnets but they are now safely in my hands.

Lindsay

PS 5 days to go for me!!!:cool1:

Congrats!! I am assuming that since I rebooked so late, I won't get magnets, but what a nice surprise it would be if I did.:banana:

[pooh & tinker]

Can you tell me where you found the laundry tablets. I have looked in all of the stores in my area and cannot find them. I even went online and looked for them with no luck.

Martha

:) I found the tabs in publix.. they were purex tabs.. tide made them at one time.. maybe purex stopped too..I only use them for vacation trips.:woohoo:

[Brooklyn]

I am a little bit of a computer junkie :surfweb: Last night I was the last one awake at home and got this idea to make a Disney Graduation Diploma. It needs some work as I just came up with this idea late last night but here is what I came up with....

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/diploma.jpg.w560h432.jpg

I was thinking that I could print these out and take them to DL this weekend and get them signed by Mickey. I am sure we could also get them signed once we were on board too. If anyone wants one for their child let me know.

I am going to work on the design and wording a little more so I will let those interested know when (in my spare time :lmao: ) I get this finished.

Not sure if Disney would have a problem with this or not??? It is homemade and really just for our own memories. :confused3

[pooh & tinker]

I am a little bit of a computer junkie :surfweb: Last night I was the last one awake at home and got this idea to make a Disney Graduation Diploma. It needs some work as I just came up with this idea late last night but here is what I came up with....

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/diploma.jpg.w560h432.jpg

I was thinking that I could print these out and take them to DL this weekend and get them signed by Mickey. I am sure we could also get them signed once we were on board too. If anyone wants one for their child let me know.

I am going to work on the design and wording a little more so I will let those interested know when (in my spare time :lmao: ) I get this finished.

Not sure if Disney would have a problem with this or not??? It is homemade and really just for our own memories. :confused3

:rotfl: If you have a problem come see me..I know someone who knows someone, who knows someone.. anyway we can take care of it.:woohoo:

[eller]

I hope that's OK for my dh, he is allergic to anything that's not a "free" type product. I wonder if I should try do a patch test, but I don't want to open the box as it is nice and leakproof now. He says he has used Ivory soap before w/o issue, so I assume it is ok, but it wouldn't be good to have a bad allergic reaction during the cruise. We have a Miele frontloading washer, so use HE detergent (Persil free), which is not suitable to bring with for a regular machine. Does anyone else have this problem?

:wave: C.

Yes and I carry Seventh Generation Liquid with me. I've just put it in an old shower gel bottle and have never had a problem. When I filled it the first time, as I added the liquid I marked on the bottle each measured amount and then just dump some in. Seventh Generation is made in both liquid and powder, for both washing machine types. When traveling, I have found that top loading machines are the least offensive as far as having residue remaining from previous washes.

When getting first started washing, I smell the machine. If there is a fragrance I will either 1) wash a load of other family member's clothes (I'm the one with the problem) or 2) Run and empty load.

Good luck!

Have a great day everyone!

Lori

[nanaguide]

I was thinking everyone should hold up a sign with a name on it toward the camera.

Also wish we had taken a group shot but quite a few had to leave before we finished the last of the sign and never got around to it.

Thanks, everyone for making it a success.

Good food, good friends ..... good times. Sort of like cruising without the rocking motion...

Richard, I have a huge favor to ask. I'm trying to finish off the "Flat Stanley" project today so I can get it in the mail. I took some pictures of Flat Stanley on the banner paper but would love to print off the finished product of the disboarders holding the banner. I also want to make a print for my own album so could you PM me the picture and I'll print it off. Thanks again for all you did.

[txaggie94gigem]

Duct Tape..... never travel without it.

i saw something on the discovery channel about space week and they showed this book about when an astranaut has gone crazy or psychotic in space you should tie him up with duct tape!!!!!!!! :rotfl2:

[milestogo]

OK let the laughter begin....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I'm officially up to 4 bags!. Since we downsized our luggage we are already up to 4 - UGH... and I'm sorry to say that I'm not quite done yet. BUT, fortunately, my DF lives in Fl, so I'm shipping a big box of stuff that we are not bringing back with us to him to bring to WDW next week. Our new luggage is so much smaller (because we tried to save a couple of pounds for air travel!) With no pirate or Cinderella dress! I may be going back to the big luggage. My quarters alone were 10 pounds (for the laundry.) Is there a bank at downtown Disney?

Brooklyn, I've been keeping a list of everyone who wants to have Tea with Wendy (who could be Alice - that makes sense - and would be fun too), so I'll add you to the list. We'll see what we can do to have a party of all of us. It never hurts to ask.

Very cute b'day pics!

Born on the same day --:eek: How does that happen????

We use HE too, I didn't realize you couldn't use it on other machines!

I've got a question for all of you...

Do the couch/beds come off and can they go on the floor? DD sleeps like a pinwheel. She spins around all night long - so much so that we had to put her into a queen size bed at 10 months old. So, I'm wondering if she can go on the matteress on the floor? or can we make up a bed on the floor? Last cruise she was small enough to sleep between us, but she's too big to do that this trip. I watched her as she slept upside down last night - feet on the pillows and began to wonder how on earth we'd keep her on this bed.

[cquick]

OK! so many things to say to so many people that I don't even know who posted them anymore!

!. I know it was Rio and his dad who made the great ship!

2. What great photo's of the birthday party, It was neat because I had met your girls the day before!

3. Just remember you can use old vitamin bottles or plastic salad dressing bottles with a screw top lid to put liquid laundry detergent in, that way you are using what your family would normally use at home, and you can throw away the extra.

4. What's a Flat Stanley?

5. OH! yeah! a group pic at the BBQ! HOW COULD WE HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT????!!!!!!:lmao: :lmao:

6. I am makiing 6 more fish extenders today. All in blue. I had made one for Patrick with Piglet and Winnie the Pooh on it (they used to be his favorite) BUT NOW he wants a blue one with a ship on it like his brother's (a little sibling rivalry there, I think). Since we have spoiled him rotten, I am making him one. Our "family" fish extender will actually be Patrick's. Also made him a cute magnet by scanning the magnet in and adding his pic from the last cruise we were on, he has been holding it since I made it!

[cquick]

OK let the laughter begin....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

. My quarters alone were 10 pounds (for the laundry.) Is there a bank at downtown Disney?
Yes, there is a SUNTRUST bank right across the street from Downtown Disney.



I've got a question for all of you...

Do the couch/beds come off and can they go on the floor? DD sleeps like a pinwheel. She spins around all night long - so much so that we had to put her into a queen size bed at 10 months old. So, I'm wondering if she can go on the matteress on the floor? or can we make up a bed on the floor? Last cruise she was small enough to sleep between us, but she's too big to do that this trip. I watched her as she slept upside down last night - feet on the pillows and began to wonder how on earth we'd keep her on this bed.

I would call DCL... I know they have bedrails, but I don't know if they work on the couch. We are bringing an airbed. It comes in it's own rolling bag and everything. Pat can't get up off the floor, so it's usually DH who sleeps on the extra bed, and he didn't like the couch last trip.

[txaggie94gigem]

Sandi and Ken--Thanks for letting me know Tom will be taking us across the pond. I'm sure Thord is greta too, but Captain Tom is so ingrained in my DCL experience it would throw me for a bit of a loop of he weren't there (especailly for a cruise of this length).

i am ambarreassed to say that i have no clue who our captain has been the last three times we have cruised...i must be crazy!

I searched EVERYWHERE for tablets and couldn't find any!!! Just when I had resolved myself to the fact that I wsa going to have to buy detergent out of hte machines aboard I found (I think in Target or Walgreen's) a small bottle of liquid All that is supposedly super concentrated. It's as small or smaller than a travel size shampoo and it claims that 1/2 a bottle will clean a full load of laundry so I just bought two of those....very little space, it's sealed so it won't leak....and if that works then we'll be set. We anticipate doing laundry twice during this trip since we're staying at AKL for over a week before cruising...we think we'll do laundry at AKL the day before we leave and then on the ship about 1/2 way through....OR we may bring our dirty clothes onto the ship and just do laundry aboard the ship the first or second night and then again half way through....(Or we may bring our dirty clothes to the Wine and Cheese party at Scott's in OKW and just do our laundry there...he and Lynn don't know that yet, though, so SHHH don't tell!:rotfl: )

:tigger:
Erik

i bought this kind too! we also bought 2 bottles thinking we could do 4 loads...great minds think alike!!!

A person after my own heart! Some places in Orlando even recognize me as the lady who comes in with the book! :coffee:
I'll be the one coming on board with the suitcase full of books.

you and me both! my husband even said to me yesterday that he was thinking about not going with me on the cruise because i was not going to be any fun...he told me reading on deck was NOT a fun activity! :rotfl2: :lmao: i'll post later why he might get his wish! :wizard:

I have tried to find these (used them on our first cruise, and couldn't find them for our second) and cannot anywhere....even online. If you know where these are sold please tell me, or I will pay you to buy some extra for me? Pretty please? They do not exist anymore as far as I can find! :confused3

i will check at my walmart today! i saw them last week and i got the small bottles of super concentrate all that do 2 loads....i will pick up some extras for people....

PM me if you need me to get some for you!!!!!!

Was anyone watching The Amazing Race tonight and notice the mouse ears on the road sign in Hong Kong? Very cool.

Ken

OMG!!! i told my hubby...mickey is everywhere! my first thought was that must be the terminal to take flights to disneyworld!!! :rotfl2:


And speaking of laundry, has anyone ever seen portable (i.e., tablets) that are sensitivity-type detergent? The best I found was a relatively petite box, all things considered, of Ivory baby detergent. I hope that's OK for my dh, he is allergic to anything that's not a "free" type product. I wonder if I should try do a patch test, but I don't want to open the box as it is nice and leakproof now. He says he has used Ivory soap before w/o issue, so I assume it is ok, but it wouldn't be good to have a bad allergic reaction during the cruise. We have a Miele frontloading washer, so use HE detergent (Persil free), which is not suitable to bring with for a regular machine. Does anyone else have this problem? .

another poster was right...wash a load of your clothes before his in the public laundry....then he won't get as much residue! also...buy another box of detergent and run a practice load of stuff at a laundromat at home and see how he reacts....you might also see how he does with Cheer Free detergent and pack it in ziploc baggies....

OK let the laughter begin....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I'm officially up to 4 bags!. Since we downsized our luggage we are already up to 4 - UGH... and I'm sorry to say that I'm not quite done yet. BUT, fortunately, my DF lives in Fl, so I'm shipping a big box of stuff that we are not bringing back with us to him to bring to WDW next week. Our new luggage is so much smaller (because we tried to save a couple of pounds for air travel!) With no pirate or Cinderella dress! I may be going back to the big luggage. My quarters alone were 10 pounds (for the laundry.) Is there a bank at downtown Disney?

they do not weigh your carry on bags....put your quarters in them!!!!! :banana:

[txaggie94gigem]

passport update!!!

well, three of us have passports! fed ex just delivered them for me and the 2 kids....my husband's passport says it still in processing but he has been so grumpy lately i think i will leave it there and take my chances that he won't be able to go!!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :thumbsup2

[newgeneb]

Hi all - so many posts so little time - I just got my Hat and t shirt for the b2bs :banana: Wow the big day is comming fast :cheer2:

[tazzmacd]

I have mine yay!!! My mum and dad (who booked before me) and my sister (who booked with me) havent had theirs mind. My Mum threatened to keep my magnets but they are now safely in my hands.

Lindsay

PS 5 days to go for me!!!:cool1:

Ok this is just wrong, UK gets theirs and the Canadians have none yet...... OK maybe Disney is trying to butter you up for that big tea issue that you had before so you don;t get any ideas on this trip :laughing:

Cheers!!

Pat

[DizzneyDAnn]

I don't have magnets, either! I wanted my magnets more than my docs!

[DizzneyDAnn]

Misseulelie...
Hey, we're having back to back parties, too. I'm in recovery week (yeah, right!) and then we have the twins party. I think they invited 30 kids. EEK! I hope there's some epidemic at the school this week!

[tazzmacd]

Great pic of the boat!!! Love the pink Mickey ears on Dad, that is priceless!!

[CACruisin']

I've got a question for all of you...

Do the couch/beds come off and can they go on the floor? DD sleeps like a pinwheel. She spins around all night long - so much so that we had to put her into a queen size bed at 10 months old. So, I'm wondering if she can go on the matteress on the floor? or can we make up a bed on the floor? Last cruise she was small enough to sleep between us, but she's too big to do that this trip. I watched her as she slept upside down last night - feet on the pillows and began to wonder how on earth we'd keep her on this bed.
Definitely ask for bedrails, maybe two so it covers the whole length of the bed. The bed is really the sofa back folded down. I don't remember it being a separate piece, but then how would they change the sheets if it wasn't:confused3 so maybe it does come off?? (Seriously bad runon sentence, sorry! mind was going while I was typing....:rotfl2:


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: on the luggage. j/k - I just upsized my rental car in Orlando because I'm afraid I won't be able to get luggage and kids all in.:rotfl2: .
passport update!!!

well, three of us have passports! fed ex just delivered them for me and the 2 kids....my husband's passport says it still in processing but he has been so grumpy lately i think i will leave it there and take my chances that he won't be able to go!!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :thumbsup2
YEA!:banana: :banana: :banana: Hopefully, DH's passport will be here soon. :rotfl2: My DH feels the same way about "decK reading". I send him off to get a soda or something, so I can grab a few minutes on deck 4 with my book.

I don't have magnets, either! I wanted my magnets more than my docs!
Me too! Doc's are really just luggage tags now.

[milestogo]

OH Elizabeth, I'm so happy! I meant to put you in my earlier post that I was thinking about you all weekend. Now Laura is the last one right????


Yes, DH said the same thing, he'll put the quarters in his bag.

[CACruisin']

Another thought on quarters - can Dad pick them up for you in Florida?

[tig82174]

I am a little bit of a computer junkie :surfweb: Last night I was the last one awake at home and got this idea to make a Disney Graduation Diploma. It needs some work as I just came up with this idea late last night but here is what I came up with....

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/diploma.jpg.w560h432.jpg

I was thinking that I could print these out and take them to DL this weekend and get them signed by Mickey. I am sure we could also get them signed once we were on board too. If anyone wants one for their child let me know.

I am going to work on the design and wording a little more so I will let those interested know when (in my spare time :lmao: ) I get this finished.

Not sure if Disney would have a problem with this or not??? It is homemade and really just for our own memories. :confused3

Oh my....that's adorable! How about diplomas for all of us?! :dance3: :banana:

Brooklyn, that's very creative and sweet----you're gonna fit into this fish extender sewin', magnet makin', banner paintin', lanyard, namecard, and bracelet designin' & scrapbookin' clan just fine!!! :woohoo:

(Speaking of creativity......last night I had a burst of energy and decided to make my mother one more present....a seat cushion/cover for her wheelchair when we're in the parks....it folds up really small but opens up and has a space for an inflatable cushion (which she is bringing herself) and covers the seat and drapes up over the back where I designed a pouch to hold a few random things (like tissues, water bottle, etc....nothing of value) while we're in the park. Our last name is embroidered in big letters across the pouch, too, and it is, of course, made out of colorful mickey fabric......so now her wheelchair will be easily identified when we have to leave it in "parking areas" outside attractions, etc.---and it will also now be personalized in a way that will make for one more magical memory for her! :love:)

:tigger:
Erik

[CACruisin']

Ok I am officially in major "cram" mode (remember the week before finals in college? Like that!) Realizing that I cannot possibly do all the internet research I want on the ports of call before we go, I am relagated to getting some guide books. Again, not going to have a chance to read these before the trip, but, hey, I have 6 days at sea to figure out what to do, right? I went to Barnes & Noble last week for a little while, but got overwhelmed.

So here's my question, what guide books/maps can ya'll recommend that I can order from Amazon or pcik up from Barnes & Noble or Borders?

Possibilities we are interested in:
Tenerife:
pyramids, market or Mt. Tiede (volcano)
Cadiz:
really don't know much about this one at all and the Rick Steves book I looked at didn't have anything.
Gibraltar:
rock on our own
Barcelona:
again, don't know much. The chocolate museum seems interesting.

[seaulater]

:guilty: I went and checked....I am still heartbroken. I was really expecting him to be on this special innagural cruise, to say the least :(.
Someone has said Boyz to Men and Joey Fatone would be on it, but Joey is right in the middle of Dancing with the Stars...I cannot see him being able to get away right now? Has anyone else heard this?

I sure hope not. We have cruised with both before. Hope they don't repeat from the inagural PC cruise. Would love new entertainment this cruise since it is a new 1st itinerary! But, I am confident to say that Bob Saget won't be on board (unless he is a paying passenger of course!) :rotfl:

Does Captain Hook play a role in the pirate night? My daughters are huge Peter Pan fans.

Yes. And if you want to be a part of the great group pirate photo, it will happen in the atrium at 7:50 p.m. on Pirate night.

Was anyone watching The Amazing Race tonight and notice the mouse ears on the road sign in Hong Kong? Very cool.

Ken

Just about one year ago (actually May 4th) we were headed to Hong Kong DL for our free trip from DVC for adding on points from the Member Cruise 2005. Hong Kong was a blast! Would love to go back. Now the only park we haven't been to yet is Tokyo and we plan on going there sometime in the near future (although cruising seems to keep getting in the way!)

I am a little bit of a computer junkie :surfweb: Last night I was the last one awake at home and got this idea to make a Disney Graduation Diploma. It needs some work as I just came up with this idea late last night but here is what I came up with....

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/diploma.jpg.w560h432.jpg

I was thinking that I could print these out and take them to DL this weekend and get them signed by Mickey. I am sure we could also get them signed once we were on board too. If anyone wants one for their child let me know.

I am going to work on the design and wording a little more so I will let those interested know when (in my spare time :lmao: ) I get this finished.

Not sure if Disney would have a problem with this or not??? It is homemade and really just for our own memories. :confused3

Don't worry about hauling to DL this weekend. Take them to Guest Services as soon as you board the ship and put in a big ziplock baggie and Guest Services will give them to Mickey and have him sign and then they will deliver to your stateroom. Shouldn't be a problem!

[tig82174]

[QUOTE=txaggie94gigem;18420542]i am ambarreassed to say that i have no clue who our captain has been the last three times we have cruised...i must be crazy!


QUOTE]

No you're not crazy!...Unless Jason and I are, too (which is a very distinct possibility, of course! :confused3 ). I think some people just pay more attention to that stuff than others....I don't know who the captain is on ANY of the 4 Disney cruises I've taken....and I only vaguely remember who the cruise director is even (I think her name was Julie or something????) It's funny because Jason and I never really even pay attention to them...while others seem to become their best friends!:lmao: I'm in my own little world so I can't possibly remember such things! :rotfl2:

:tigger:
Erik

[tig82174]

I don't have magnets, either! I wanted my magnets more than my docs!

We feel your pain, girl!! We've gotten nada either! Oh well at least we get to leave for WDW in

4 days!!!!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

:tigger:
Erik

[cquick]

i my husband even said to me yesterday that he was thinking about not going with me on the cruise because i was not going to be any fun...he told me reading on deck was NOT a fun activity! :rotfl2: :lmao: i'll post later why he might get his wish! :wizard:


HEY! If reading on deck is not a fun activity, then WHY am I bringing 10 books with me? You and I can have fun reading together! :hug:

[cquick]

(Speaking of creativity......last night I had a burst of energy and decided to make my mother one more present....a seat cushion/cover for her wheelchair when we're in the parks....it folds up really small but opens up and has a space for an inflatable cushion (which she is bringing herself) and covers the seat and drapes up over the back where I designed a pouch to hold a few random things (like tissues, water bottle, etc....nothing of value) while we're in the park. Our last name is embroidered in big letters across the pouch, too, and it is, of course, made out of colorful mickey fabric......so now her wheelchair will be easily identified when we have to leave it in "parking areas" outside attractions, etc.---and it will also now be personalized in a way that will make for one more magical memory for her! :love:)

:tigger:
Erik

OH, WOW, WHat a nice thing to do. I made wheelchair bags for Patrick's wheelchair several years ago, but I made them out of black shade cloth. Not anything so creative! We also have a net that hangs below the chair which is connected with velcro, it's very handy for shopping, coats, and stuff like that. Connie

[kpros]

HEY! If reading on deck is not a fun activity, then WHY am I bringing 10 books with me? You and I can have fun reading together! :hug:

Everytime I've tried to spend some time reading on deck 4 - I fall asleep. I guess that's not a bad thing. :lmao:

Ken

[milestogo]

Jonathan just returned from the bookstore at the library with 6 more books. So, now he has about 15 to take with him. I keep reminding him about all the activities and how we didn't even come close to doing the activities last time. :rotfl:

[gydell]

Well I got some more info about the cruise. There will be a show called When Mickey Dreams with characters, a show called Art of the Story with characters, On the Nose a trivia game with prizes, And everynight that we have been in a med port there will be a deck party themed after that port. There will of course be the regular shows.

[eller]

I've been keeping a list of everyone who wants to have Tea with Wendy (who could be Alice - that makes sense - and would be fun too), so I'll add you to the list. We'll see what we can do to have a party of all of us. It never hurts to ask.

Since you are keeping track. Please add DD, Jessica to the list, as she was not going before. Thanks Kelly.

Lori

[mom_rules]

Well I got some more info about the cruise. There will be a show called When Mickey Dreams with characters, a show called Art of the Story with characters, On the Nose a trivia game with prizes, And everynight that we have been in a med port there will be a deck party themed after that port. There will of course be the regular shows.

Wow you're good! Keep the info coming.

On the laundry issue-I've decided that since I have to go to the Mall when I arrive in Orlando anyway I'll buy a small box and bring it with me. Saves an explanation at customs if I just buy it there.

[gydell]

We feel your pain, girl!! We've gotten nada either! Oh well at least we get to leave for WDW in

4 days!!!!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

:tigger:
Erik

I'm so jealous! We have 9more.

[Brooklyn]

What are fish extenders and magnets??????? :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

Please HELP the very inexperienced cruiser to understand these things.

THANKS!!!!

[cupcake]

Cynthia--have you done his laundry in a public machine before? My aunt is so sensitive that when she did that on vacation she still broke out. It appeared to be from the residue of other people's detergent still in the machine. Now she always lugs along enough to avoid doing laundry when traveling (and does a bit by hand in the sink) .Something to think about.

Augh!!! Thanks for this thought, Hadley. Does anyone know if the machines have an extra water or extra rinse setting? If not, I foresee us running laundry twice (second time with no soap). Almost 3 weeks of whites is a lot of stuff! When we got the front loading machine and the HE Tide, it took 3 or 4 days of wearing the Tide clothes for the allergic reaction to kick in, so I imagine he would be OK with a trace of bad detergent (although a second wash would address that). The funny thing is that he used regular (non-free) All for years despite being allergic to something in many bar soaps and didn't have a problem, but we switched to the free after the HE Tide incident.

I think I am going to get a bar of Ivory for a test run; I imagine that if that's OK, the Ivory detergent is OK. Have to also look for some other detergent options, bc a "free" type detergent would be ideal. Everything comes in such huge sizes! But I don't want my poor dh to have his allergy problem kick in.

Thanks again, Hadley!

:wave: C.

[hopemax]

Jonathan just returned from the bookstore at the library with 6 more books. So, now he has about 15 to take with him. I keep reminding him about all the activities and how we didn't even come close to doing the activities last time. :rotfl:

I told DH last night, that I would start packing today, so he could start pulling his stuff out. So I woke up this morning and there was a pile of 7 books waiting for me on the dining room table. Then, when I got on IM, he said he forgot one and wanted to know I needed to know it right now because he didn't want it to not get packed. These books don't include the ones he will have with him on the plane to MCO, and he hasn't decided which history type books he will be taking. These 7 are just the "Nautical Fiction" books he's been saving since January.

[tig82174]

What are fish extenders and magnets??????? :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

Please HELP the very inexperienced cruiser to understand these things.

THANKS!!!!

Fair enough questions! They are, by no means, mandatory...especially since I'm SURE you're feeling a time crunch! But those of us who are totally psychotic...er...I mean...ENTHUSIASTIC :woohoo: about cruising with Disney make magnets to hang on our stateroom doors (which are metal). In addition, our very own Debbie (Epkotkilterfan) apparently began 2 years ago the tradition of hanging an organizer or mail slot thing from the fish clip outside her door that Disney usually uses to put notes outside your door, etc. Since then they have been dubbed "fish extenders" (because they extend your fish so it can not only hold one piece of paper but oodles of fun stuff). There are pictures posted earlier in this thread or someone will probably repost one so you can see. A bunch of us have made lots of magnets and some fancy fish extenders for our doors......really it's just a way to liven up our cruise experience(s) and to bond with one another! :yay:

:tigger:
Erik

[ssnyder]

I'm officially up to 4 bags!. Since we downsized our luggage we are already up to 4 - UGH... and I'm sorry to say that I'm not quite done yet. BUT, fortunately, my DF lives in Fl, so I'm shipping a big box of stuff that we are not bringing back with us to him to bring to WDW next week.
Are you sure there is going to be enough room for me (and my 2 bags) in your Dad's car?:rolleyes1

[cupcake]

Good idea on the baby detergent. All three kids are sensitive (get it from DH) and we also use HE. I haven't used Ivory Baby, but for years all I could use was Dreft (before the Free stuff was available).

Not to totally hijack to discuss laundry detergent :rolleyes1 but what HE detergent do you use? The only thing we could find was a bunch of organic things (Nature's Something or Other) at the Whole Foods that did not get the laundry clean (I know I sound like a TV commercial, but you should have seen my whites!!) and the incredibly expensive but excellent Persil Free, which we use. I know I could use half the amount of a regular detergent, but it just seems better to use a full amt of a low sudsing detergent, plus I have visions of some sort of dire sudsing problem if I use non-HE detergent.

Neurotically yours,
Cynthia

[cupcake]

Yes and I carry Seventh Generation Liquid with me . . . . When getting first started washing, I smell the machine. If there is a fragrance I will either 1) wash a load of other family member's clothes (I'm the one with the problem) or 2) Run an empty load.

Good luck!

Have a great day everyone!

Lori

Thanks! That is a really good suggestion. Seventh Generation, at least in our home machine (Miele front loading), needed bleach to achieve good results, but a few washes won't be a problem, and I am pretty sure they have smaller sizes. I will stop on my way home from work today! This is why one needs a good running packing list: it would not be good for us to be aways for almost 3 weeks with no safe detergent.

Btw, the kindergarten diploma is super cute! :) Just wanted to note that you have a typo, "it's" should be "its." You wouldn't want to notice it once Mickey signs it!!

:wave: C.

[Brooklyn]

Fair enough questions! They are, by no means, mandatory...especially since I'm SURE you're feeling a time crunch! But those of us who are totally psychotic...er...I mean...ENTHUSIASTIC :woohoo: about cruising with Disney make magnets to hang on our stateroom doors (which are metal). In addition, our very own Debbie (Epkotkilterfan) apparently began 2 years ago the tradition of hanging an organizer or mail slot thing from the fish clip outside her door that Disney usually uses to put notes outside your door, etc. Since then they have been dubbed "fish extenders" (because they extend your fish so it can not only hold one piece of paper but oodles of fun stuff). There are pictures posted earlier in this thread or someone will probably repost one so you can see. A bunch of us have made lots of magnets and some fancy fish extenders for our doors......really it's just a way to liven up our cruise experience(s) and to bond with one another! :yay:

:tigger:
Erik

If anyone could post any pictures of these things that would be great. At this point I am sure that I can't pull any of this off but I would be interested to see them.

THANKS

[txaggie94gigem]

Ok I am officially in major "cram" mode (remember the week before finals in college? Like that!) Realizing that I cannot possibly do all the internet research I want on the ports of call before we go, I am relagated to getting some guide books. Again, not going to have a chance to read these before the trip, but, hey, I have 6 days at sea to figure out what to do, right? I went to Barnes & Noble last week for a little while, but got overwhelmed.

So here's my question, what guide books/maps can ya'll recommend that I can order from Amazon or pcik up from Barnes & Noble or Borders?

Possibilities we are interested in:
Tenerife:
pyramids, market or Mt. Tiede (volcano)
Cadiz:
really don't know much about this one at all and the Rick Steves book I looked at didn't have anything.
Gibraltar:
rock on our own
Barcelona:
again, don't know much. The chocolate museum seems interesting.

we really need to have a port planning session on board...so we can all brainstorm together....who is planning it for us...anyone?????:wizard:

[kpros]

If anyone could post any pictures of these things that would be great. At this point I am sure that I can't pull any of this off but I would be interested to see them.

THANKS

Follow this link for an example of both:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=16662927&postcount=12

Ken

[txaggie94gigem]

i went to walmart today and this is what i found....

concentrated "all" that is the size of a small hotel shampoo bottle that is 2 loads worth of laundry soap for $1.27

TIDE laundry liquid packets, 3 in a box for $0.97 that has instructions on how to sink wash items so i do not know if they can go in the machine or not...

anyway, i got 1 extra tide packet set and 2 extra all bottles if anyone needs them....just pm me and i can always go get more for anyone before the trip!

elizabeth :wizard:

[misseulalie]

Ok this is just wrong, UK gets theirs and the Canadians have none yet...... OK maybe Disney is trying to butter you up for that big tea issue that you had before so you don;t get any ideas on this trip :laughing:

Cheers!!

Pat

Hey, don't worry, I'm 30 minutes from the DCL office and I haven't received anything!!

[gailadams_uk]

Well I got some more info about the cruise. There will be a show called When Mickey Dreams with characters, a show called Art of the Story with characters, On the Nose a trivia game with prizes, And everynight that we have been in a med port there will be a deck party themed after that port. There will of course be the regular shows.

DH,DD (gismo1554) and 1 saw Art of the Story on the 11 night cruise last September - very good show. We were also in the winning team for On the Nose - geat fun and a prize which made us feel like children again !!


Gydell - I am also bringing along a book or two - reading helps me relax.

DizzneyDAnn and tig82174 - Still no magnets for me either. Tried to keep my daughters magnets (rikimuk) when they arrived, but my other daughter (gismo1554) gave the game away !

Have nearly finished packing - glad to see others have packing issues like me - far too much for the airline allowance.

Brooklyn - love the Kindergarten diploma.

Only 5 days until we leave for WDW - staying at Riverside is like going home, we've stayed there so often.

See you all soon

Gail

[NHdisneylover]

Once again we spent half a day away from the computer (bowling and ski ball:) ) and it takes half an hour to read all the posts that went on while we were away. I shudder to think of how long it will take me to catch up tonight (dance, karate, and auditions for Sound of Music will have me out for several hours).

This morning I tried to respond to things as I came across them and ended up repeating info others had posted later down, so I will try to just remember this time around.

First, thanks to everyone who complimented Rio's ship. I have already passed these along to the proud architect. And I will be sure to pass along the fashion compliments to Dave tonight as well:rotfl2: No one can acuse him of not being a fun dad!

Things to do in Barcelona. There is so much. Even with three days we made many tough choices and are probably packing in more than a sane family should (good thing sanity isn't such a strong gene in our family). We plan to take the funicular to the top of Mountjuic for the incredible views and to see the fortress and then wander down by foot checking out statues, etc along the way; wander along la rambla and soak in atmosphere, tour Gaudi's Casa Batlo, Casa Amatier, La Pedra and Sagrada Familia, spend an afternoon at Parque Guell, tour Pueblo Espana; see the dancing fountains at plaza espana; check out olymic port area; wander a bit in barrio gotica (we are staying there) and visit the Picasso museum. We have a plan (even which places are best to take taxis to, which to walk and when to take the metro). I TOLD you we are paking in a ton of stuff. But, having once ended a WDW annual pass with the "five people, four parks, one world, one day increditour" I know we can pull it off:)

Kindergarten diploma--How cute is that?

Gydell--awesome info on show/parties. Thank you for sharing.

[NHdisneylover]

I knew I would forget something! Books. I am quite an avid reader at home but I love doing all the activities on board so will only bring a book or two. Marika, on the other hand, will bring as many as we can fit (I have been stocking up on the 95 cent schoalstic novels so we can leave them behond). Our librarian tells me she avergaes 11 of their novels a week (and she generally pulls a few off of our shelves when we haven't been by the library fpr a few days!), so she will still have to cut way back. But, she can't possibly sleep without reading for a while before bed. And having a staterrom and a book all to herself is pretty much her idea of heaven (okay, was mine too, but I Dave travels so much for work anymore I'd rahter spend the time with him and read when he is gone).

[CACruisin']

Not to totally hijack to discuss laundry detergent :rolleyes1 but what HE detergent do you use? The only thing we could find was a bunch of organic things (Nature's Something or Other) at the Whole Foods that did not get the laundry clean (I know I sound like a TV commercial, but you should have seen my whites!!) and the incredibly expensive but excellent Persil Free, which we use. I know I could use half the amount of a regular detergent, but it just seems better to use a full amt of a low sudsing detergent, plus I have visions of some sort of dire sudsing problem if I use non-HE detergent.

Neurotically yours,
Cynthia
I have had SUDS issues with using small qty of normal detergent in things like towels, but ok with stuff like kidsize clothes. (That is what I did with the DREFT up until about a year ago.) Now we use TIDE HE (about 1/2 the reccommended amount) and 1 scoop of baby OxyClean (scent & dye free). Then I always use a 2nd rinse cycle as part of the wash cycle. Most of the time, that works ok for everyone. Occasionally, somebody will start having a rash and then for a few weeks I will do a rinse/spin cycle after the the wash/double rinse cycle is completed.
Hey, don't worry, I'm 30 minutes from the DCL office and I haven't received anything!!

In a wierd sort of way this does actually make me feel better. It shows just how random DCL is with mailings:rotfl2:

[CACruisin']

It sounds like we have a lot of avid readers in our kid group too. I am willing to put a bag outside our stateroom as a "book exchange" for the kid group. My girls read anything and everything (multiple times if there is nothing else to read or sometimes just because they liked it and want to read it again.)

Harry Potter, Narnia, fantasy type things, anything related to horses/animals, etc. Recently read Uglies and just read Pretties this weekend, like I said, pretty much anything ... They are in 6th and 7th grade, but read way above grade level. I do tend to scan books for appropriate content.

[faithfullyeeyore]

Just recently it came to my attention that only the "Men Folk" are allowed to wear the grass skirts. (yeah, should have figured it out by the frat thing) HOW EVER, there is a group of women who will be wearing grass skirts as well. As someone who shall remain nameless posts all the time "when there is one and so on and so forth." So WOMEN, pack your grass skirt and we will show the guys just how much "movement" we can make!!!

pixiedust:


:joker:

And for you guys...thanks for the great idea! :hippie:


OH! Tell Rio I bought HSM the other night and am practicing my moves!!:tiptoe:

[Brooklyn]

Follow this link for an example of both:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=16662927&postcount=12

Ken

THANK YOU! This door is too cute!!! Now I have to come up with something for our 2 doors!

Ok, so after the Kindergarten Diploma is done it is on to making signs for the doors! :surfweb: :surfweb: :surfweb:

[kpros]

THANK YOU! This door is too cute!!! Now I have to come up with something for our 2 doors!

Ok, so after the Kindergarten Diploma is done it is on to making signs for the doors! :surfweb: :surfweb: :surfweb:

Don't forget - use magnetic paper - no tape or glue to attach the signs to the door.

Ken

[Michelle2]

I sure hope not. We have cruised with both before. Hope they don't repeat from the inagural PC cruise. Would love new entertainment this cruise since it is a new 1st itinerary! But, I am confident to say that Bob Saget won't be on board (unless he is a paying passenger of course!) :rotfl:

Yeah, I heard about that. :scared1:

Yes. And if you want to be a part of the great group pirate photo, it will happen in the atrium at 7:50 p.m. on Pirate night.

There will be a group pirate photo at 7:50?? Cool!

Just about one year ago (actually May 4th) we were headed to Hong Kong DL for our free trip from DVC for adding on points from the Member Cruise 2005. Hong Kong was a blast! Would love to go back. Now the only park we haven't been to yet is Tokyo and we plan on going there sometime in the near future (although cruising seems to keep getting in the way!)

You got a free trip to HK Disneyland??? Wow, where do I sign up?
I hear ya about other trips getting in the way. I went to Tokyo when DH had to go there for business anyway, and we added on a few days.
TOTALLY AWESOME!!! No other park can compare to some of the things they have there... (mainly at Disney Sea) Incredible, but hated the food (I am not a big japanese food fan)

Don't worry about hauling to DL this weekend. Take them to Guest Services as soon as you board the ship and put in a big ziplock baggie and Guest Services will give them to Mickey and have him sign and then they will deliver to your stateroom. Shouldn't be a problem!
Would I be able to do this for a preschool graduate too? :) If not, no biggie.

[KathyOnA1A]

4 days!!!!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

:tigger:
Erik

Oh stop!!!
I'm tied to my desk until the 11th!

[Michelle2]

Oh stop!!!
I'm tied to my desk until the 11th!

Me too. except it is DH that has to stay. I am so jealous of those going earlier.....:hyper: :charac2: :sad:

[hopemax]

Ok I am officially in major "cram" mode (remember the week before finals in college? Like that!) Realizing that I cannot possibly do all the internet research I want on the ports of call before we go, I am relagated to getting some guide books.

Possibilities we are interested in:
Tenerife:
pyramids, market or Mt. Tiede (volcano)
Cadiz:
really don't know much about this one at all and the Rick Steves book I looked at didn't have anything.
Gibraltar:
rock on our own
Barcelona:
again, don't know much. The chocolate museum seems interesting.

I know how you feel. I have about 6 guidebooks that I have picked up from used book stores, and even garage sales. Cadiz and Barcelona are throwing me a little too. I'm afraid of missing something.

Tenerife: We are going to the flea market in the morning, for about an hour, and they we have to get back to the ship for our 12:30 excursion to Mt Tiede. If the local soccer team is playing at a reasonable hour, DH is going to stay behind and go the game instead of an excursion (he isn't currently booked on the excursion, but I figure the empty ship we should be able to add him, but he doesn't mind walking around port a little by himself or just staying on ship)

Cadiz: The only thing for sure I know we are doing is going to the Torre Tavira. It seems like Cadiz is mostly a place to wander around and soak in, than a bunch of places to visit and check off. Because of its geography, the Moorish influence, and age it's supposed to be very stunning, compared to what we are used to. It claims to be the oldest continuous inhabited city in the Western World. It was one time home to Hannibal, and the place where Julius Caesar first held office, as well as where Columbus departed for 2 of his 4 voyages. There are some interesting churches, fortifications and the remains of a Roman theater. There is also the Plaza de los Flores which is their central market area. We also plan on getting the fried fish from somewhere. If there is time we might want to check out one of the beaches.

Gibraltar: We are also doing stuff on our own. Plan on touring the Rock, going down to Europa Point, Nelson's Anchorage, Trafalgar Cemetary, shopping for crystal, and anything else we can squeeze in.

Barcelona: This is where I get really nervous. There are two lines of the tourist bus, and each takes 2 hours just for the ride, not counting stops. And of course La Sagrada Familia is on one line and Montjuiic is on the other and I want to do both. The Maritime Museum has been recommended to me. And if anyone is a soccer fan, the museum run by FC Barcelona is supposed to be excellent, and they have tours of the stadium too. We're not doing those, but DH has requested a stop at the Puma store because he likes the jerseys they do for the various teams. :rolleyes:

[AuntyBrat]

OH Elizabeth, I'm so happy! I meant to put you in my earlier post that I was thinking about you all weekend. Now Laura is the last one right????

No, Laura got a great birthday present on Friday because Jeannine got her passport!!! :cool1:

I don't have magnets, either! I wanted my magnets more than my docs!

OMG All Jeannine keeps doing is complaining about not having magnets and that people who booked after us got magnets and why don't we have magnets??? All I care about is she got her freaking passport!!!:rotfl2:

Oh stop!!!
I'm tied to my desk until the 11th!

I am tied to my desk until the 9th and then off to the hotel on the afternoon of the 10th, and then flying out the 11th. 10 days and I am just sooo busy, I am having to schedule in laundry!! :laundy:

Oh and I have video of the imfamous school play!!! Sunday had a whole new wrinkle to it, because there was a pigeon in the auditorium that kept flying around. It was hysterical! Perhaps the pigeon thought flapping arm girl was flirting with him!!!

[AuntyBrat]

Ok, picked up my Euro's today and noticed the following:

the smaller the denomination, the smalled the size of the bill

it is much smaller than US money

It comes in pretty colors w/ metalic trim

I thought it looked like monopoly money, but someone else pointed out that they really look like the old Disneyland Tickets!!! And they are right!!!

[Scott H]

Just recently it came to my attention that only the "Men Folk" are allowed to wear the grass skirts. (yeah, should have figured it out by the frat thing) HOW EVER, there is a group of women who will be wearing grass skirts as well. As someone who shall remain nameless posts all the time "when there is one and so on and so forth." So WOMEN, pack your grass skirt and we will show the guys just how much "movement" we can make!!!

pixiedust:


:joker:

And for you guys...thanks for the great idea! :hippie:


OH! Tell Rio I bought HSM the other night and am practicing my moves!!:tiptoe:

KEWL!!!

[CACruisin']

Oh and I have video of the imfamous school play!!! Sunday had a whole new wrinkle to it, because there was a pigeon in the auditorium that kept flying around. It was hysterical! Perhaps the pigeon thought flapping arm girl was flirting with him!!!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[gismo1554]

We fly down on Friday...so 5 days for us, too!!

It's starting to feel more real....more stuff is packed, banners are being made...i coached my last shift at the gym today and said bye to all my girls! :rotfl:
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

:tigger:
Erik

Looks like loads of us going down early!

You know, I have been getting more and more jealous of 2 groups of people. At first it didn't bother me because I was just happy to be on this cruise....
But I have been getting so jealous of:
1. The people who are getting to go so early to WDW
2. The people who are going on the B2B.

So I think you are soooo lucky. (pout)

Hey even with the cruise I need my Disney time! :rolleyes1

[gismo1554]

We will be at Riverside late 5/9 - 5/12! Maybe we could meet by the pool. :)


lol yeah we'll be the mad brits wandering round go on about the cruise!

[gismo1554]

I have mine yay!!! My mum and dad (who booked before me) and my sister (who booked with me) havent had theirs mind. My Mum threatened to keep my magnets but they are now safely in my hands.

Lindsay

PS 5 days to go for me!!!:cool1:

I have to point out my magnets arrived today and Mums still haven't even though she booked before both me and Lindsay :lmao:

[CACruisin']

Thanks for the Info Hope. I've added it to my file.

Yea - Jannine has a passport!!! :dance3:

grass skirts on women folk? I think my kids would disown me ...:rotfl2:

[gismo1554]

Ok this is just wrong, UK gets theirs and the Canadians have none yet...... OK maybe Disney is trying to butter you up for that big tea issue that you had before so you don;t get any ideas on this trip :laughing:

Cheers!!

Pat

lol I guess we're just special over this side of the water! :rotfl:

[hopemax]

Got the money ordered.

For those of you that are Bank of America customers, they have "no ATM fee" arrangements with several foreign banks. Unfortunately, it doesn't include Spanish banks. However, they do have an agreement with Barclays and they have a branch in Gibraltar, so if we run out that's where we plan on restocking :). For those traveling to Paris, BNP Paribas banks are who you would want to use.

[seaulater]

I have to point out my magnets arrived today and Mums still haven't even though she booked before both me and Lindsay :lmao:

It's nice to know that at least magnets are still in the mail. I haven't given up hope yet.

Instead, I get my documents before a bunch of people for the 1st time. Personally, I would have rather gotten the magnets and I could have picked up luggage tags from Porter Bob!

:hippie:

[gismo1554]

Got the money ordered.

For those of you that are Bank of America customers, they have "no ATM fee" arrangements with several foreign banks. Unfortunately, it doesn't include Spanish banks. However, they do have an agreement with Barclays and they have a branch in Gibraltar, so if we run out that's where we plan on restocking :). For those traveling to Paris, BNP Paribas banks are who you would want to use.

Just a quick heads up, Gibraltars main currency is British pounds so if you draw money out here it will be in pounds and then you will have to get it changed to Euros. Although Gibraltar accepts Euros its official currency is still pounds

[Euchre_U]

we really need to have a port planning session on board...so we can all brainstorm together....who is planning it for us...anyone?????:wizard:

Linda (seulater) - how about meeting right after DCL's port tour briefing? Maybe there could be dis-group meeting to the side of their room or in another area that is close?

For example my concern about Tenerife is that we are going to be there on a Sunday - I understand it's a tourist area, but my initial guess is that most shops/businesses/restaurants (outside the tourist spots) will be closed. DCL's arranged tours may help negate that impact in particular.

Kurt

[milestogo]

This new smaller, "all fits in one big bag" luggage is making me crazy. I'm so used to my old gigantic luggage. Thank goodness that next year the PC cruise is local and we won't have these issues of weight. I'm going to have so much ironing to do it will be insane. I do, however, have everything closed up and sitting in the entry way. Now DD4 is confused because we came home from the bank and post office and she said, "Mommy, I thought we were going on the Disney Cruise?" 6 more days until WDW.

[Brooklyn]

Where is everyone ordering these magnets from? I am sure it is too late to order but it would be good to know for the future.

THANKS!

PS - Does anyone know if the Xyron machine magnet/laminate will work for signs for the doors??? I have never used it before so I am not sure how strong the magnet has to be.

[AuntyBrat]

Just a quick heads up, Gibraltars main currency is British pounds so if you draw money out here it will be in pounds and then you will have to get it changed to Euros. Although Gibraltar accepts Euros its official currency is still pounds

Yes but there are also Gibraltar pounds, which are not the same as British pounds and are only good in Gibraltar and are supposed to be a real pain in the tush to exchange as NO ONE wants them...not even the Gibraltar people! So make sure you get the right kind of pound. We are going with all Euro and make get a little bit of the Gibraltar & British pounds for the teens who think foreign money is tres cool...

[kpros]

Where is everyone ordering these magnets from? I am sure it is too late to order but it would be good to know for the future.

THANKS!

PS - Does anyone know if the Xyron machine magnet/laminate will work for signs for the doors??? I have never used it before so I am not sure how strong the magnet has to be.

cafepress has some small magnets with the cruise logo on them, but you would have to pay extra for faster delivery inorder to get them at this point.

I think most people are making there own door signs. The magnetic paper is available at most office supply stores and it works with most home inkjet printers.

Sorry - don't know what a Xyron machine is???

Ken

[gismo1554]

Yes but there are also Gibraltar pounds, which are not the same as British pounds and are only good in Gibraltar and are supposed to be a real pain in the tush to exchange as NO ONE wants them...not even the Gibraltar people! So make sure you get the right kind of pound. We are going with all Euro and make get a little bit of the Gibraltar & British pounds for the teens who think foreign money is tres cool...

Thanks for this. As they accept UK pounds though and its the same exchange rate (ie 1 for 1) its easier for us to use pounds there anyway as we're from the UK. Taking Euros for everywhere else though

[Brooklyn]

cafepress has some small magnets with the cruise logo on them, but you would have to pay extra for faster delivery inorder to get them at this point.

I think most people are making there own door signs. The magnetic paper is available at most office supply stores and it works with most home inkjet printers.

Sorry - don't know what a Xyron machine is???

Ken

Thanks Ken! You are so helpful!

A xyron machine is used in scrapbooking. It can make an paper into a sticker, laminate it or make it into a magnet. I use it all of the time for stickers but I have never used it for magnets before.

Thanks Again!

[crazy4pooh&eeyore]

For anyone interested in parasailing on Castaway Cay, you can now book it.

My DGD is very excited that Disney found a new vendor. She loves

parasailing, and I love watching from below on solid ground!

[gismo1554]

For anyone interested in parasailing on Castaway Cay, you can now book it.

My DGD is very excited that Disney found a new vendor. She loves

parasailing, and I love watching from below on solid ground!

lol I'm the same as you! Watching from the ground sounds a lot better

[pooh & tinker]

Just a quick heads up, Gibraltars main currency is British pounds so if you draw money out here it will be in pounds and then you will have to get it changed to Euros. Although Gibraltar accepts Euros its official currency is still pounds

:) just remember the ship will also exchange currancy, so don't stress.
relax... enjoy..... we will all be sipping what ever very soon.. and all this crazyness will be over...and if you forget to bring it..well just buy it..:3dglasses

[kpros]

For anyone interested in parasailing on Castaway Cay, you can now book it.

My DGD is very excited that Disney found a new vendor. She loves

parasailing, and I love watching from below on solid ground!

thanks for posting this info. My DW and DD are going on a 4 day in July and tried to reserve the parasailing early this morning without luck. And of course the CM just told them that parasailing was discontinued for an unknown period of time.

Ken

[ssnyder]

For anyone interested in parasailing on Castaway Cay, you can now book it.

My DGD is very excited that Disney found a new vendor. She loves

parasailing, and I love watching from below on solid ground!
Thanks for the heads up on this. I just booked it for 9am. I hadn't realized that there had been a problem - I had just assumed it was all booked up.

[gydell]

Where is everyone ordering these magnets from? I am sure it is too late to order but it would be good to know for the future.

THANKS!

PS - Does anyone know if the Xyron machine magnet/laminate will work for signs for the doors??? I have never used it before so I am not sure how strong the magnet has to be.


The magnets that people are talking about not having yet are ones that DCL sent or is sending to all the people that booked this cruise. Some of us got ours weeks or months ago while others haven't received theirs yet. :confused3

[seaulater]

Linda (seulater) - how about meeting right after DCL's port tour briefing? Maybe there could be dis-group meeting to the side of their room or in another area that is close?

For example my concern about Tenerife is that we are going to be there on a Sunday - I understand it's a tourist area, but my initial guess is that most shops/businesses/restaurants (outside the tourist spots) will be closed. DCL's arranged tours may help negate that impact in particular.

Kurt

I will add it to the mini navigator with a date and time to follow. Who knows when they will do their port presentation, since we are at sea for 6 days!

[seaulater]

Thanks Ken! You are so helpful!

A xyron machine is used in scrapbooking. It can make an paper into a sticker, laminate it or make it into a magnet. I use it all of the time for stickers but I have never used it for magnets before.

Thanks Again!

I have the xyron machine. Not sure about the magnet, but I have the magnet stuff, so I'll give it a try tonight and see if it works on the refrig. If so, it should hang on the stateroom door.

If not, you can buy the stuff in the office supply aisle at your local Walmart for about $7-$8 for 5 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 magnetic paper. It feeds through my printer at home just fine.

[eller]

Are you sure there is going to be enough room for me (and my 2 bags) in your Dad's car?:rolleyes1

:rotfl:

Thanks! That is a really good suggestion. Seventh Generation, at least in our home machine (Miele front loading), needed bleach to achieve good results, :wave: C.

I use the free Clorox 2.

Lori

[BobandLee]

Bob, your up early on a school day.......

Up early every day Scott. I normally don't get online in the wee hours though. But this weekend was really busy.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/Belle/PHBelle.jpg
(Belle did her part walking with the Phlock)
After the March of Dimes Walk, we had to head up north for Lee's mom's birthday. She celebrated her 80th.:cool1:
We got back late yesterday afternoon with just enough time to get the grass mowed. Then it was time to decompress.

We had dinner with a friend and her husband saturday. It was one of those OMG events. Kinda like this....
friend- "when is your next trip"
us- "two weeks"
friend- "OMG, us too. Where?"
us- "cruise"
friend- "OMG, us too. What port?"
us- "Port Canaveral"
friend- "OMG! us too! The 12TH?"
us- "yes! OMG!"

No, this does not have a Disney ending. :sad2:
They will be on the Carnival Glory heading south just before we head east on the Magic. Was kinda a freaky moment. Would have been great to had them onboard though.

[mickey squared]

We're doing the all day beach in Tenerife and the full day Montserrat in Barcelona. I haven't seen anyone else post they're doing these. Anyone???

[mickey squared]

I just noticed I made 100. Only took me 3 1/2 years and 4 cruises!! Ha Ha. I think I need to take lessons from some other people.

[BobandLee]

Good Evening All.

First off....great job on the Banner. Looks good.:thumbsup2
Welcome to all the new folk. I am really bad about keeping up and saying "hi".
Grass Skirt on the wimmin' folk????? :confused3

Speaking the grass skirts....
Hey Mr Scott H, Esq., Grand Exalted Poobah of the Loyal Order of the Sleepless Knights,
when do we don the GRASS apparel?
During the first get together?
At the sailaway.:thumbsup2
Tropical Night.:thumbsup2
Midway point party?
Prime Meridian? (boy, Scott will use any excuse to party)
Have been burnt by my ignorance before.:sad2: :lmao:

[kpros]

Good Evening All.

First off....great job on the Banner. Looks good.:thumbsup2
Welcome to all the new folk. I am really bad about keeping up and saying "hi".
Grass Skirt on the wimmin' folk????? :confused3

Speaking the grass skirts....
Hey Mr Scott H, Esq., Grand Exalted Poobah of the Loyal Order of the Sleepless Knights,
when do we don the GRASS apparel?
During the first get together?
At the sailaway.:thumbsup2
Tropical Night.:thumbsup2
Midway point party?
Prime Meridian? (boy, Scott will use any excuse to party)
Have been burnt by my ignorance before.:sad2: :lmao:

I'm planning on sailaway and tropical night. :thumbsup2

Ken

[skoi]

We just found out we might be coming on the cruise. We're scrambling to make arrangements and have 2 cabins on hold for 24 hours. We are: Julie (me), dh Steve, dd Sadie (12), ds Sig (8) and dd Madalyn (2).

I can't read through the whole thread, but I have a very important question:

Is anyone staying in Barcelona after the cruise and if so, where are you staying? We're thinking of flying out Monday and need to find a place for five people. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Thanks.
Julie
(hopefully to be joining you)

[Hoagie Pie]

I am a little bit of a computer junkie :surfweb: Last night I was the last one awake at home and got this idea to make a Disney Graduation Diploma. It needs some work as I just came up with this idea late last night but here is what I came up with....

http://mysite.verizon.net/respsmyp/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/diploma.jpg.w560h432.jpg

I was thinking that I could print these out and take them to DL this weekend and get them signed by Mickey. I am sure we could also get them signed once we were on board too. If anyone wants one for their child let me know.

I am going to work on the design and wording a little more so I will let those interested know when (in my spare time :lmao: ) I get this finished.

Not sure if Disney would have a problem with this or not??? It is homemade and really just for our own memories. :confused3

I am so impressed! I don't have a kindergarten child, but they are SUPER CUTE!

[faithfullyeeyore]

Thanks for the Info Hope. I've added it to my file.

Yea - Jannine has a passport!!! :dance3:

grass skirts on women folk? I think my kids would disown me ...:rotfl2:
Yeah, the kids may disown us, but that is what is therapy is for!!
LOL After all, remember when we where kids and our parents embarrassed us?? Horror!! LOL

[kpros]

We just found out we might be coming on the cruise. We're scrambling to make arrangements and have 2 cabins on hold for 24 hours. We are: Julie (me), dh Steve, dd Sadie (12), ds Sig (8) and dd Madalyn (2).

I can't read through the whole thread, but I have a very important question:

Is anyone staying in Barcelona after the cruise and if so, where are you staying? We're thinking of flying out Monday and need to find a place for five people. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Thanks.
Julie
(hopefully to be joining you)

You may want to post on the May 26th Med Cruise thread. Many of them are coming in to Barcelona a few days early and they can tell you about apartments for rent. Check with sweetsue on that thread - she knows everything.

And let me know if you are really going to on board because I'm making name badges and lanyards for everyone on the cruise list.

Ken

[tig82174]

Hey all,

When I got home this evening I had an email from my TA that was apparently some kind of press release she got. It has some of the same infromation that someone (gydell?) already posted...bu tthought I"d share it nonetheless...enjoy!

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

Entertainment: Mediterranean / Transatlantic

Here’s another reason to book the Transatlantic and Mediterranean sailings, as we are excited to announce a few of the entertainment options that will be offered during these voyages. Guests will enjoy up to three new theatre productions:

· When Mickey Dreams (50 minutes) – Mickey Mouse’s dreams come to life in this musical spectacle guided by a cast of Cirque-like “dream seekers.” The show’s acrobatics and aerial stunts will thrill Guests, while a nightmare visit by the evil fairy, Maleficent, serves up a few chills.

· Disney’s The Art of the Story (50 minutes) – This celebration of storytelling’s magic features more than 20 performers, Disney characters from Mulan to Tarzan and a variety of production numbers from classic Disney films including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.

· On the Nose (50 minutes) – Everyone in the audience can win prizes grand and small during this original game show based on Disney trivia. Dubbed “On the Nose” because every question, ranging from Disney film trivia to Theme Park factoids, has a number-type answer, the show gives points to audience teams that get the answer “on the nose.”



Up on deck, Guests will enjoy new high energy deck parties:



· Sail-Away Party – New music, performers and Disney characters add up to a festive, brand-new deck party infused with the excitement of each new Mediterranean sailing and other exciting journeys to exotic ports of call.

· Mouse2O – Hula hoops, bubbles and beach party dances kick off this afternoon deck party for Guests of all ages. Refreshments are served, and Guests will have a cameo on the big outdoor screen, where Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters keep the party rolling with regular appearances and songs.

· Nighttime Mediterranean Party – Each European port of call is celebrated with music and special effects designed to light up the night during this first-ever Mediterranean Party. Disney characters and performers help keep the spirit of fun and adventure alive as Guests prepare to explore new horizons.



Additionally, Guests will find these other activities with a Mediterranean flair:

· Throughout the voyage, European-themed films will play in the Buena Vista Theatre such as: “Casino Royale” and “Moulin Rouge”

· Up to 70 new activities are being added to Youth Activities which weave the cultures of the ship's destinations such as: Crepe making on the way to Marseilles, France; Puppet crafting en rout to Palermo, Sicily; Mosaic tile make while sailings towards Barcelona, Spain.

· Guests should refer to their Personal Navigator onboard for details and times of all activities. Entertainment is subject to change.


:tigger:
Erik

[NHdisneylover]

The terrfically busy day has come to an end. I have just looked at my date book (which Dave "cleaned" and I couldn't find all day) and realized we missed a doctor's appointment for Marika this morning. OMG, I feel so bad--and they didn't even call. I had it in my brain that it was tomorrow. I will have to call first thing in the morning and apologize like crazy.

Erik--thanks for posting the more detailed version of what Gydell posted. I love getting information:love:

Hula skirts on us women folks?!? But I am wearing my vacation outfit that I don't have the guts to wear at home for sail a way--can't cover it up. And at least one of us parents has to be "normal" enough the kids will be seen with us. But I look forward to seeing many of you in your skirts.

[ssnyder]

I was out in our garage earlier today and I happened to notice a box sitting on one of the shelves. It's a box of Tide tablets. It has 8 packages left in it. I don't even know why these are there - they have to be at least 5 years old. If anyone is interested, I will bring them along. I might hold back one for myself, but that is surely all I will need.

[Brooklyn]

:banana: :banana: Finally got everything squared away with Disney and our plan tickets, staterooms, etc!!!

We are in rooms 6530 and 6502. 6502 looks a little weird on the map, does anyone know anything about this room?

Ok, so now it is time to play catch up on all of the months of planning that I did not have to get ready for this trip. Can someone tell me why I am exicted to make magnets for my door and I do not have anything packed??? Somehow or another I need to get packing to the top of my list!

[milestogo]

Goodnight all, I'm going back to my larger luggage for all of you keeping track of my packing. It turns out that when I called our airline we can have 70 pounds each. When I called the TA and asked they said it was 50 pounds each. So, my heaviest luggage was 44 pounds... so, I'm going back to the larger luggage and shooting for 45 pounds and 4 bags. BUT JUST 4!!! Susie, if its more than that, you're sitting on the roof! HA:rotfl: WDW, Paris, 25 days on the Magic is getting the best of my expert packing.... Still don't have the pirate gear in either!

Welcome to SoCal, Scott!

[cquick]

I have the xyron machine. Not sure about the magnet, but I have the magnet stuff, so I'll give it a try tonight and see if it works on the refrig. If so, it should hang on the stateroom door.

If not, you can buy the stuff in the office supply aisle at your local Walmart for about $7-$8 for 5 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 magnetic paper. It feeds through my printer at home just fine.


Or you could just make laminated pics and put magnetic strips on the back. you can buy them anywhere....Staples, Office Depot, Walmart, Target.

[cupcake]

I use the free Clorox 2. Lori

Does this come in HE? (not an issue for the cruise, but we do use HE for home due to my fear of excessive sudsing: it's a well known laundry psychosomatic condition).

:wave: C.

[charwac1]

I remember seeing that someone was organizing a Gibraltar dis-tour. Since search doesn't work for me, I can't find said someone.

If you are (one of) said someone(s) and are willing to let Char and I tag along, please PM me the "where we're going" so I can dump our DCL tours.

-andy previously posted this on the wrong list

[NHdisneylover]

Stephanie--glad to hear all the details are nailed down now. Oh, and you like magnet making more than packing because mangets are FUN (actaully I think packing is fun too, but kinda stressful because there is that fear of forgetting something).

Kelly--:rotfl2: you'll have as much luggage as the rest of us when all is said and done. How many times have you packed and unpacked?

Rio had his first ever audition tonight. My guess is he'll get a bit part, but not Kurt (Von Trop--Sound of Music). Kids were told not to prepare a piece and then they did a cold reading. Rio went in the first batch and had all he could do to keep up with the actual reading of the lines and couldn't really "act" them. Too bad they didn't have them run through it twice as he knew all the lines by heart after that first read through. But, even just being on stage would make him really happy and he would learn so much so I hope he gets something. The play isn't until the last week in July and I emailed the director to ask if he should audition as he will be gone until May 29 and she said he should. So, everyone please send a few good vibes:goodvibes Rio's way on Wednesday for the vocal audition. Thanks.

[Brooklyn]

Rio had his first ever audition tonight. My guess is he'll get a bit part, but not Kurt (Von Trop--Sound of Music). Kids were told not to prepare a piece and then they did a cold reading. Rio went in the first batch and had all he could do to keep up with the actual reading of the lines and couldn't really "act" them. Too bad they didn't have them run through it twice as he knew all the lines by heart after that first read through. But, even just being on stage would make him really happy and he would learn so much so I hope he gets something. The play isn't until the last week in July and I emailed the director to ask if he should audition as he will be gone until May 29 and she said he should. So, everyone please send a few good vibes:goodvibes Rio's way on Wednesday for the vocal audition. Thanks.

How old is Rio? My daughter does musical theatre and so does the children in another family that we will be traveling with! Good luck with everything! The Sound of Music, that would be a very fun show to do.

[elderfam]

It would seem that all my talking about our cruise put a whole lot of co-workers in the mood for a vacation!:goodvibes I am now banned from talking about the cruise for fear that no one will be left to work!:lmao: :lmao:

We have changed staterooms to # 5630

I really wanted a grass skirt......:cool1:

Welcome to all the new folks!:wave2:

I just know i've missed something important ...:rolleyes1 hope I think of it soon!

LOVED the Kindergarten graduation idea! :flower3:

Off to re-read past post just in case I missed something...:surfweb:

[Hoagie Pie]

My husband and I were talking tonight about DVC and we wanted to ask members if you ever added more points after being enticed by little "extras" Disney offers and was it worth it?:) If you did, did you ever regret it?

[NHdisneylover]

How old is Rio? My daughter does musical theatre and so does the children in another family that we will be traveling with! Good luck with everything! The Sound of Music, that would be a very fun show to do.


Rio is 8. He was in three musicals when we lived in Michigan (he LOVES being on stage). But they were at our church and all the kids who wanted to just signed up and the casting was done by people who already knew the kids and their capabilities well, so no actual audition took palce. This is the first time in the 2 1/2 years we've lived here that there has been a show that will take place at a workable time for us for him to audtion.

[elderfam]

Rio had his first ever audition tonight. My guess is he'll get a bit part, but not Kurt (Von Trop--Sound of Music). Kids were told not to prepare a piece and then they did a cold reading. Rio went in the first batch and had all he could do to keep up with the actual reading of the lines and couldn't really "act" them. Too bad they didn't have them run through it twice as he knew all the lines by heart after that first read through. But, even just being on stage would make him really happy and he would learn so much so I hope he gets something. The play isn't until the last week in July and I emailed the director to ask if he should audition as he will be gone until May 29 and she said he should. So, everyone please send a few good vibes:goodvibes Rio's way on Wednesday for the vocal audition. Thanks.

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

The name "RIO" will look great in lights!

[eller]

Does this come in HE? (not an issue for the cruise, but we do use HE for home due to my fear of excessive sudsing: it's a well known laundry psychosomatic condition).

:wave: C.

I didn't even pay attention to that as I think of it as bleach and put it in the bleach compartment of my machine. I just found it last week and the first of the laundry with it was done yesterday. I did four loads with it yesterday and didn't notice any problems. :confused3 Hmm.

Lori

[Scott H]

The diplomas look great, well done.

Eirk, great present for your mom,

Grass skirts at sailaway and tropical night, It will be sooo KEWL to see a gazillion folks in grass skirts…. Note to self copy write the GSF….

Thanks for the SOCAL welcome, nice weather, my traveling work partner is aghast at the traffic and my reverting to defensive driving tactics, it’s just city driving to me….. LOL, early day tomorrow, school.

Wonder how many more GSF member cards I need to print up?????

[Hoagie Pie]

My husband wanted me to ask all my DISboard friends on what they are wearing during the week in the Med at night? I went on Weather Underground and it looks pretty chilly - long sleeve, jean weather. What is everyone wearing or any ideas - long sleeves, sweaters, etc. Keep in mind, unless the pool water is 89 we don't go in and the sun is 85, we don't wear shorts!!! Arizona people are strange, right Hopemax?

[kpros]

My husband and I were talking tonight about DVC and we wanted to ask members if you ever added more points after being enticed by little "extras" Disney offers and was it worth it?:) If you did, did you ever regret it?

I think you will find a number of people willing to talk to you about this situation. Us, seaulater, and Scott H just to name a few. But it's probably better to talk in person then try to talk about it here.

We bought in February of 2006 and added points in Sept. of 2006. Who knows what will happen next. Scott is the king of DVC. :worship: Linda (seaulater) is the queen!

Ken

[kpros]

How old is Rio? My daughter does musical theatre and so does the children in another family that we will be traveling with! Good luck with everything! The Sound of Music, that would be a very fun show to do.

What other family are you traveling with? Let me know so I can include them in the lanyards and name badges.

Ken

[Scott H]

Yeah, the kids may disown us, but that is what is therapy is for!!
LOL After all, remember when we where kids and our parents embarrassed us?? Horror!! LOL

Yes we are the people our parents warned us about.....


Hey Bob, Kewl pics of Belle.. Thanks...

[NHdisneylover]

Elderfam/Cynthia--thanks. We figure if Rio is ever a star he has a good name for the one word thing.

Sandi--Dave and Rio alwasy wear slacks to dinner and just leave them on all evening so thath should work for htem temp. wise. We are packing a couple of sweaters/jackets each if needed. Remember there are plenty of inddor venues on the ship if it gets too cold out on deck. But, I admit the possiblity of cold crossing weather and then maybe horribly hot weather in Spain (keep hearing about the European heat spell) is making packing extra difficult becuase there are so many possiblities to cover.

[Scott H]

My husband and I were talking tonight about DVC and we wanted to ask members if you ever added more points after being enticed by little "extras" Disney offers and was it worth it?:) If you did, did you ever regret it?

We have been DVC members since 1991, not a regret at all, we have done a couple of add ons. As Ken said plenty of time to talk on the cruise, also FYI we live in WY and there is no incentive for us to give a referal, however, we will be more than happy to answer those inside questions with forthright answers. DVC has been great for us and are very happy satisifed members.

[Brooklyn]

Rio is 8. He was in three musicals when we lived in Michigan (he LOVES being on stage). But they were at our church and all the kids who wanted to just signed up and the casting was done by people who already knew the kids and their capabilities well, so no actual audition took palce. This is the first time in the 2 1/2 years we've lived here that there has been a show that will take place at a workable time for us for him to audtion.

My daughter Brooklyn loves to be on stage too! She is auditioning for Seussical when we return from the cruise. She has done this show once before and just loved it! Brooklyn and her friend Bailey (who will also be on the cruise) recently played twins in Peter Pan. They had a blast with it!

[elderfam]

My husband and I were talking tonight about DVC and we wanted to ask members if you ever added more points after being enticed by little "extras" Disney offers and was it worth it?:) If you did, did you ever regret it?

I for one, can't imagine having too many points..my husband will say otherwise. We have added on twice, although it never had anything to do with "extras". For us it has always been about the location of the points. No regrets at all.;)

[EpcotKilterFan]

We have been DVC members since 1991, not a regret at all, we have done a couple of add ons. As Ken said plenty of time to talk on the cruise, also FYI we live in WY and there is no incentive for us to give a referal, however, we will be more than happy to answer those inside questions. DVC has been great for us and are very happy satisifed members.

A few add ons... :rotfl2:

Deb

[elderfam]

We really need a new camera. Has anyone worked with a Nikon D50? :confused3 I dont know much about it except the photo quality is suppose to be amazing. Is it user friendly? Does anyone have a digital camera they would suggest we look at?

thanks!;)

[Hoagie Pie]

We have been DVC members since 1991, not a regret at all, we have done a couple of add ons. As Ken said plenty of time to talk on the cruise, also FYI we live in WY and there is no incentive for us to give a referal, however, we will be more than happy to answer those inside questions with forthright answers. DVC has been great for us and are very happy satisifed members.

Thanks Scott and Ken and elderfam for responding. We would love to talk to you. We are Saratoga Springs members, but we only bought on last year's cruise. We still don't understand everything. We appreciate it! I feel weird because my daughter seems like the only one with no musical talent. She is involved in student government and loves giving speechs and stuff like that. I am enjoying reading about everyone's talents including Erik's with the wheelchair cover. I am so impressed. I do have a zyron machine, but believe me, you don't want to hear any of us SING!

[Scott H]

:blush: :blush: A few add ons... :rotfl2:

Deb:blush: :blush: :rolleyes1


Hey Lynn, I just saw Apallo's dance segment, did ya catch his fathers name "Yuki" KEWL!!!

[elderfam]

but believe me, you don't want to hear any of us SING!


Ha Ha The only people on the planet that hear me sing are my daughters..They BEG me to shut up!

"Mom, your not Whitney Houston you know" This came from the back seat when DD24 was 10 years old. :rotfl2:
(my dogs however, do not seem to mind...)

[Scott H]

We really need a new camera. Has anyone worked with a Nikon D50? :confused3 I dont know much about it except the photo quality is suppose to be amazing. Is it user friendly? Does anyone have a digital camera they would suggest we look at?

thanks!;)

We are Olympus fans, have had Nikons and they were great. All the Big dog underwater folks are using the D50, their work is great and the resolution is fantastic.

We have the Olympus C5050 for underwater, C750 UZ and C730 UZ that we used in Tanzania, I have a nikon coolpix that is nice and small. At work we have the Canon elf's, nice and small.

[Ready to Travel]

We are probably doing 1/2 day beach in Tenerife, and are defineatly doing Montserratt on our own in Barcelona.

Martha

[hopemax]

My husband wanted me to ask all my DISboard friends on what they are wearing during the week in the Med at night? I went on Weather Underground and it looks pretty chilly - long sleeve, jean weather. What is everyone wearing or any ideas - long sleeves, sweaters, etc. Keep in mind, unless the pool water is 89 we don't go in and the sun is 85, we don't wear shorts!!! Arizona people are strange, right Hopemax?

Well, we're only 3rd year AZ residents. Otherwise, we're from Washington State, so used to swimming in 50 degree water too. We're mostly packing shorts and T-shirts for the boat, although we will have pants, and sweater/jacket for night.

[elderfam]

We are Olympus fans, have had Nikons and they were great. All the Big dog underwater folks are using the D50, their work is great and the resolution is fantastic.

We have the Olympus C5050 for underwater, C750 UZ and C730 UZ that we used in Tanzania, I have a nikon coolpix that is nice and small. At work we have the Canon elf's, nice and small.

Scott, I am looking for a camera that will give me great color and resolution. I do not need anything for underwater. Is the Nikon D50 an underwater camera? Of the nice and small cameras, which one takes great photos..?

Thanks!

[DizzneyDAnn]

My 7 year old and her friend won 3rd place in her school's talent show with their Irish dancing, out of 50 acts. My 10 year old brought down the house with a comedy routine she did with her 12 year old sister. they recieved the loudest applause, huge laughter. The kids went wild afterwards! They got nothing.

I am so miffed. First and second place went to singers! GRRRR. And off-key, boring ones that the kids only politely applauded, but since they wore costumes (cruella D'Ville was one), they placed. ARGGGGGHHHH the injustice! Why do they need to be judged anyway????:confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :headache: :headache: :headache: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[DizzneyDAnn]

<-------stage Mom.

[elderfam]

My 7 year old and her friend won 3rd place in her school's talent show with their Irish dancing, out of 50 acts. My 10 year old brought down the house with a comedy routine she did with her 12 year old sister. they recieved the loudest applause, huge laughter. The kids went wild afterwards! They got nothing.

I am so miffed. First and second place went to singers! GRRRR. And off-key, boring ones that the kids only politely applauded, but since they wore costumes (cruella D'Ville was one), they placed. ARGGGGGHHHH the injustice! Why do they need to be judged anyway????:confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :headache: :headache: :headache: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Did you get it on video or will they be willing to perform on the ship? SOO much talent!! I'd love to see it, they sounded like they brought down the house!:cheer2:

[DizzneyDAnn]

Sadly, not all the kids kids are coming on the cruise. They have school and dance recitals, pageants. prom and plays to prepare for. They didn't want to lose parts. Just found out TODAY--no lie--that OUR summer children's theater auditions are the day after I get home. I'm glad I won't miss it. Funny there are others who do all this too!

Registered kids for school for next year, though I don't know why since I'm a bitter old hag and hate their slimy guts after that talent show...over-reaction???:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Tomorrow is a school program for the 2nd graders, Wednesday is braces day for Anneliese. Friday is the 2nd birthday party. Saturday is the piano recital and Prom #1. I play piano and do "sharing time" for the kids at church on Sunday. I am not even including all of the lessons, but that's just routine.

Monday Scott leaves for work in Florida. I will be cleaning out my car for the kid-watchers and doing laundry, cleaning out my fridge. THEN Friday, I LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!

HS production of My Fair Lady went well, as did 1st birthday party last week. And you know about that @#$%^* Talent show last Friday.


Oh we had 4 little kittens born today. 2 orange. 2 black and white. Want one or four? They are so cute!

[rikimuk]

We will be at Riverside late 5/9 - 5/12! Maybe we could meet by the pool. :)



Thanks for sharing the place I emailed it to DH for his consideration. We both love tapas, but he's the picky one. :laughing:



Excellent idea! :cool1:

Welcome the the new people coming aboard! I can't wait to meet you!

Have a great night everyone,

Lori



Sounds good to me. We will be there all week lol. My Mum will be by the pool every day knowing her whilst me and sarah will be running around disney like 5 year olds.

Lindsay

Oh yeah Martin will be in the gym and Dad will be asleep!!!

[Scoobypop]

Sadly, not all the kids kids are coming on the cruise. They have school and dance recitals, pageants. prom and plays to prepare for. They didn't want to lose parts. Just found out TODAY--no lie--that OUR summer children's theater auditions are the day after I get home. I'm glad I won't miss it. Funny there are others who do all this too!

Registered kids for school for next year, though I don't know why since I'm a bitter old hag and hate their slimy guts after that talent show...over-reaction???:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Tomorrow is a school program for the 2nd graders, Wednesday is braces day for Anneliese. Friday is the 2nd birthday party. Saturday is the piano recital and Prom #1. I play piano and do "sharing time" for the kids at church on Sunday. I am not even including all of the lessons, but that's just routine.

Monday Scott leaves for work in Florida. I will be cleaning out my car for the kid-watchers and doing laundry, cleaning out my fridge. THEN Friday, I LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!

HS production of My Fair Lady went well, as did 1st birthday party last week. And you know about that @#$%^* Talent show last Friday.


Oh we had 4 little kittens born today. 2 orange. 2 black and white. Want one or four? They are so cute!

Oh my gosh, and Rob and I were sitting here all night talking about how busy WE are. YOU, my dear, have a FULL LIFE! Rob just said, "If Scooby had puppies, we would have to re-evaluate everything, including the cruise, and it would throw a wrench into our entire week". :lmao: Deanna, 4 kittens, and it's only a piece of your day?! Wow, I'm impressed. :banana:

[NHdisneylover]

I feel weird because my daughter seems like the only one with no musical talent.

Not weird at all. Marika, like your daughter, has many talents. But, none of hers are performance related at all.
She and I do enjoy singing along to htings and being silly, but if we ever hit a correct note it is rare and just sheer dumb luck. And then we have Dave. He decided to audition last nigth as well while he was there with Rio. But he wrote in big caps he'll take any non singing part. Still scarred by playing Captain Von Trop in high school when they made Eidelweiss a chorus becuase, well, he just CAN"T sing:rotfl2:

[Juergen]

We really need a new camera. Has anyone worked with a Nikon D50? :confused3 I dont know much about it except the photo quality is suppose to be amazing. Is it user friendly? Does anyone have a digital camera they would suggest we look at?

thanks!;)

We want to by a new Camera aswell and we want an SLR with imagestabiliser.
Than we had look what is on the market and we discovered the new Olympus E 510 we think this is the write camera for us. But it on the market first time in june . So we had to wait a little bit and take the old camera for the trip.

By the way we left Germany on Saturday and we are now in Marietta near Atlanta and going today South to Americus.

seee you all soon
Juergen:cool1:

[NHdisneylover]

My 7 year old and her friend won 3rd place in her school's talent show with their Irish dancing, out of 50 acts. My 10 year old brought down the house with a comedy routine she did with her 12 year old sister. they recieved the loudest applause, huge laughter. The kids went wild afterwards! They got nothing.

I am so miffed. First and second place went to singers! GRRRR. And off-key, boring ones that the kids only politely applauded, but since they wore costumes (cruella D'Ville was one), they placed. ARGGGGGHHHH the injustice! Why do they need to be judged anyway????:confused3 :confused3 :confused3 :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :headache: :headache: :headache: :mad: :mad: :mad:

It seems this type of thing so often happens. And I agree why judge?:confused3 I hope your girls can realize how well the routine went over with the AUDIENCE. Remind them of what Walt used to say: "We are not trying to entertain the critics. I'll take my chances with the public." (I think someone on this thread--maybe Richard?--even has that quote on their signature) It sounds like your girls did great with the public. Oh, and my word you are really busy and I bet YOU wouldn't accidently miss a doctor's appointment either!

[NHdisneylover]

We want to by a new Camera aswell and we want an SLR with imagestabiliser.
Than we had look what is on the market and we discovered the new Olympus E 510 we think this is the write camera for us. But it on the market first time in june . So we had to wait a little bit and take the old camera for the trip.

By the way we left Germany on Saturday and we are now in Marietta near Atlanta and going today South to Americus.

seee you all soon
Juergen:cool1:

Welcome to our side of the pond Juergen. Glad to see you've made it:thumbsup2 and looking forward to meeting you soon.

[Hygiene99]

We just found out we might be coming on the cruise. We're scrambling to make arrangements and have 2 cabins on hold for 24 hours. We are: Julie (me), dh Steve, dd Sadie (12), ds Sig (8) and dd Madalyn (2).

I can't read through the whole thread, but I have a very important question:

Is anyone staying in Barcelona after the cruise and if so, where are you staying? We're thinking of flying out Monday and need to find a place for five people. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Thanks.
Julie
(hopefully to be joining you)


We are staying in Barcelona Before & after our cruise..
Not on the repo.. First Med...

We ended up renting an Apartment for 4 people.

Would suggest you look into the same.
there are some hotel's that take 4 people.

Problem, alot of the apartment rentals require a 3 night stay..
but we found one that did not...
you might have to go with 2 rooms at an hotel?
Good luck with your search...



www.kayak.com is a kewl site...
http://www.barcelona.com/

We ended up spending about $300.00 for 4 people for 2 nights after our cruise.
the one night before the cruise we are just in a hotel....

[NHdisneylover]

Anna--I totally forgot to respond to you yesterday. A kid's book exchange bag would be awesome!!! I was thinking I would have to paw through the adult bag tryign to find a few things I would be okay with her reading:confused3 a kids exchange would be so much better. Great idea.

[CACruisin']

Wow, Deanna, I feel like I am constantly on the run with just my three. I don't know how you do it with your whole crew.:worship:

:bday: (times 3, right?) to Deanna's kids.

Oh we had 4 little kittens born today. 2 orange. 2 black and white. Want one or four? They are so cute!

:rotfl2: Mustn't let DD11 read this or she would want you to bring one (or four) in your luggage. "Honey, they are too young still. Honey, Customs would have a real problem with this. Honey, DCL doesn't allow pets. Honey, the airline would have a real problem with this." ... and the thing is, she would likely find an answer to each question!:rotfl2:

By the way we left Germany on Saturday and we are now in Marietta near Atlanta and going today South to Americus.
seee you all soon
Juergen:cool1:
Welcome to the US and CONGRATS on having begun your vacation:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[CACruisin']

Anna--I totally forgot to respond to you yesterday. A kid's book exchange bag would be awesome!!! I was thinking I would have to paw through the adult bag tryign to find a few things I would be okay with her reading:confused3 a kids exchange would be so much better. Great idea.

Oh good! I'll go pack an extra tote bag now.

Even with the ever growing stack of books I am supposed to pack:scared1: , I know my kids will have plowed through them all by the end of the first week. This will be great to have for them.:banana:

It can be all reading levels too. The younger set can exchange picture books.

[NHdisneylover]

Marika is the same way. She has a huge satck going now. I told her once everything else is packed (still waiting on DH to tell us what he wants to bring), she can stuff in as many more books as she can fit (most won't come home) but it won't be enough. And I told her she has to put two away for the flight home (I may have to lock them in the safe to keep her away:rotfl2: )

[Michelle2]

Goodnight all, I'm going back to my larger luggage for all of you keeping track of my packing. It turns out that when I called our airline we can have 70 pounds each. When I called the TA and asked they said it was 50 pounds each. So, my heaviest luggage was 44 pounds... so, I'm going back to the larger luggage and shooting for 45 pounds and 4 bags. BUT JUST 4!!! Susie, if its more than that, you're sitting on the roof! HA:rotfl: WDW, Paris, 25 days on the Magic is getting the best of my expert packing.... Still don't have the pirate gear in either!

Welcome to SoCal, Scott!

I thought these same things about my airline...first thought it was 50, then 70, and then 50 again...I will have to call them to make sure. I am also not clear on if there's a limit on the size of the bags. Are you going through Swiss air???

[NHdisneylover]

Michelle,
We are on Swissair. According to their website, if you are traveling economy you get 23 kg (50 lbs) if you are traveling business or first class you get 32 kg. So I will be keeping it at 50 lbs!

[Michelle2]

Michelle,
We are on Swissair. According to their website, if you are traveling economy you get 23 kg (50 lbs) if you are traveling business or first class you get 32 kg. So I will be keeping it at 50 lbs!

Yeah that is what I thought. What about the size....I thought I read something about 105 cms, but did not give any other dimensions. Is there a limit to a smaller bag, or are you taking the big suitcases? I need to get them out to start getting things in! I am a late packer.

[NHdisneylover]

SwissAir dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) for the first suitcase per person. No more than 273 cm for the two bags together. I actaully haven't meausred. I guess I had better run upstairs adn do that;)

[Scott H]

Scott, I am looking for a camera that will give me great color and resolution. I do not need anything for underwater. Is the Nikon D50 an underwater camera? Of the nice and small cameras, which one takes great photos..?

Thanks!

The D50 and Oly C5050 and others are used in Underwater Housings.

My mistake we have the SP 500 UZ.

The SP 500 UZ is pretty much a point and shoot with a 10X optical lense and a 3X digital Zoom, and 6 megapixels. Go for as many megapixels as you can get, at least 5 plus is you are going to making 8X10 prints. The new SP550 UZ is a 18X optical Zoom and 7 megapixels.

The best thing about it is you get the zoom capabilities in a easy to use package, that is small and light weight. It uses AA batteries, rather than a proprietarily battery.

It Works for us.

[gydell]

Delta's is also 50 lbs. for 2 checked bags and 40 lbs. for 1 carry-on bag. I sure would not want to walk around the airport carrying 40 lbs.

[NHdisneylover]

:scared: Measuring done! Even if the side pocket bulges all the way out (probably will!) the largest is 143 cm total. I'm clear:cool1:

[DizzneyDAnn]

Scoobypop, don't forget the 10 chicks in my kitchen! And YES Hadley, I have forgotten doctor's visits and dance classes...especially if the schedule changes. We dance 6 days a week between the three dancers I have. (The other 3 aren't interested.) Irish was moved, modern was added, as was a special recital practice. EEK!

Once, I forgot something WORSE. Once a month, I go to a friend's apartment, who is quadrapolegic, empty her waste container, lift her to relieve pressure points so she doesn't get bed sores, make her and feed her, dinner.

Well, one Sunday, I fell asleep. She didn't even call me. I felt so horrible. Not only was she probably in pain, but she was hungry, too! I just do it the once a month. You'd think I'd manage THAT.

[CACruisin']

Marika is the same way. She has a huge satck going now. I told her once everything else is packed (still waiting on DH to tell us what he wants to bring), she can stuff in as many more books as she can fit (most won't come home) but it won't be enough. And I told her she has to put two away for the flight home (I may have to lock them in the safe to keep her away:rotfl2: )

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I'm liking the safe idea for the flight home books! We gave Emily 3 books Thursday night for her birthday. She had already finished two of them by last night!

[Michelle2]

SwissAir dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) for the first suitcase per person. No more than 273 cm for the two bags together. I actaully haven't meausred. I guess I had better run upstairs adn do that;)

See that is what confused me. 273 cm for two bags together per person??? Since we have 3 people, and you have 4, I am sure we are going to want to take more than 2 bags. And is that 273 cm width wise for both?
I hate stuff like this....makes me feel silly. :faint: :badpc:

[Michelle2]

:scared: Measuring done! Even if the side pocket bulges all the way out (probably will!) the largest is 143 cm total. I'm clear:cool1:

OK thanks for that. I think that it is width wise, and is per person. Is your suitcase the larger kind, or does the length not matter just the width?

And I assume that 274 cm combined is per person. I am feeling a little better now. I just want to know which kind of bag to get out so I can get going!! :)

[NHdisneylover]

See that is what confused me. 273 cm for two bags together per person??? Since we have 3 people, and you have 4, I am sure we are going to want to take more than 2 bags. And is that 273 cm width wise for both?
I hate stuff like this....makes me feel silly. :faint: :badpc:

Here is how I understand it. My largest bag is 143 cm. So 273-143 is 130 cm. My second bag cannot be bigger than 130cm.

EACH person gets that amount. We will probably be checking five bags total on the return. This means we will check one each to each of three of us and then the two smallest ones will both be checked to the same person.

[CACruisin']

See that is what confused me. 273 cm for two bags together per person??? Since we have 3 people, and you have 4, I am sure we are going to want to take more than 2 bags. And is that 273 cm width wise for both?
I hate stuff like this....makes me feel silly. :faint: :badpc:

It is 2 bags per person. For your three that means you can take a total of 6 bags:thumbsup2

Take a tape measure and measure the height, width and length of your bag and add those three numbers together. That number needs to be no more than 62.2 inches (158cm) and your total for any two bags needs to be no more than 107.5 inches (273cm). Unless you have really big bags It really shouldn't be a problem. Even then match a big bag with a smaller bag.

The bigger issue is keeping the weight down in the bigger bags. Pack bulky, but lightweight things in the big bags and heavier, dense things (books!) in the smaller bags.

Hope that helps.

[Scott H]

WOW all you parents amaze me with all the activity, way to go good work, lots of dedication...

[NHdisneylover]

OK thanks for that. I think that it is width wise, and is per person. Is your suitcase the larger kind, or does the length not matter just the width?

And I assume that 274 cm combined is per person. I am feeling a little better now. I just want to know which kind of bag to get out so I can get going!! :)

You have to measure the length and the width and the heighth and add it all together. That TOTAL has to be under the 153 cm. I don't really know if they would measure the pocket into the width like I did or not. I do know that one of our exchange students was close, they measrued (Lufstansa) and she was charged extra because she was over by about 5 cm. So it seems they take their rules seriously at times.

We have two rolling duffles (I think they are considered meduim but they seem huge to me) which came in in the 130s for the three dimensions and the 143cm was for a largish (too large to carry-on but I have seen MUCH bigger ones) rolling suitcase. It is the size in which a bigger rolling carry-on (the biggest you can get away with) just fits in nicely for nesting without tons of extra space. I hope this makes some sense and is helping you.

[Scott H]

Also reference DIgital Cameras, computers, etc. the day you buy one a newer model will be out in 30 days... such is our digital life.

[NHdisneylover]

Scoobypop, don't forget the 10 chicks in my kitchen! And YES Hadley, I have forgotten doctor's visits and dance classes...especially if the schedule changes. We dance 6 days a week between the three dancers I have. (The other 3 aren't interested.) Irish was moved, modern was added, as was a special recital practice. EEK!

Once, I forgot something WORSE. Once a month, I go to a friend's apartment, who is quadrapolegic, empty her waste container, lift her to relieve pressure points so she doesn't get bed sores, make her and feed her, dinner.

Well, one Sunday, I fell asleep. She didn't even call me. I felt so horrible. Not only was she probably in pain, but she was hungry, too! I just do it the once a month. You'd think I'd manage THAT.


Wow, you must have felt so awful for forgetting that. And yet, what a great person to do that when you have so much else to keep up with for your own family.

I have apologized (they were so nice about it) and rescheduled Marika for Friday right after my own physical. Maybe we can "cure" her in the meantime?! Any suggestions out there for this:

About two weeks ago we noticed she had dry, scaly and red skin on one eyelid. She says is itches at times and occasionally her eyes feel "sore" but mostly she doesn't notice it. A week later it was on both eyelids. My initial reaction is it is dry skin in an odd place (she doesn't wear eye shadow or anything else that might have irritated it, and doesn;t have dry skin problema otehrwise--unlike hte rest of us:rotfl: ). I bought some eye cream at Target and have been putting that on but it doesn't seem to make any differnce. Any suggestions?

[NHdisneylover]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I'm liking the safe idea for the flight home books! We gave Emily 3 books Thursday night for her birthday. She had already finished two of them by last night!

Sounds like Emily and Marika are two peas in a pod:rotfl2:

[DizzneyDAnn]

In all my travels, I have never worried about how much my bag weighs or what size it is. It all just works out. I think I have a sense of what is reasonable, though my DD17 and husband do not. I usually have to take on some of their stuff at the luggage counter, as they are emptying rediculous things from their luggage and handing them to me. "No, you hold your own screwdriver, bud!" :sad2:

Now, I am completely and totally worried and will be weighing and measuring my suitases.:scared: The perfectionist in me has been challenged.

[DizzneyDAnn]

Hadley, I'm stumped. Try windex. :lmao: I am so just kidding! Lest I be sued...DO NOT USE WINDEX.

[NHdisneylover]

Hadley, I'm stumped. Try windex. :lmao: I am so just kidding! Lest I be sued...DO NOT USE WINDEX.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

8 kids and you are stumped?!? OMG she must have some weird alien disease (and 6 years of teaching preschool and I've never seen it either).:rotfl2:

[DizzneyDAnn]

Alien DIsease!!!! When i first posted, I was going to ask if she'd had any contact with Klingons!!!!!:rotfl2:

[Scott H]

We will have a pack scale with us , feel free to borrow it to weigh your bags for the return.

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