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

[Scott H]

For water on planes, I have been taking empty water bottles thru security, then fill them up with water from a water fountain once we are thru the security screening. I do not mind the water from airport water fountains, and it is alot cheaper than buying bottled water from airport shops.
Lynn:eeyore:

[tazzmacd]

Hello everybody I am new ot the boards and new to cruising,been reading this thread, well not all of it while we waited for the confirmations to come in. They have arrived today and me and the family will be joining you on your little trans Atlantic cruise!! First cruise for us but what a way to start cruising!!

We are so looking forward to this. Just need to start lookign at what we want to do and start booking the reservations now.

I am sure I will be talking to you all here and on the ship really soon.

Cheers!!

Pat

[NHdisneylover]

Welcome Pat. If you have not done so already, go to page 143 and read the first post on that page. It has all the must know information about our not so little group.:)

[milestogo]

For water on planes, I have been taking empty water bottles thru security, then fill them up with water from a water fountain once we are thru the security screening. I do not mind the water from airport water fountains, and it is alot cheaper than buying bottled water from airport shops.
Lynn:eeyore:

Well now there is the big duh!!!! :worship: So very simple.... and yet I would not have thought of that!!!!! It's been driving me a little nuts because I get such severe ear pain. :listen: Plus, I'm so cheap, I hate to pay for water. :rotfl:

[milestogo]

Welcome, Pat. Debbie at Epcotkilterfan's signature has the posting for submitting your info and Kenpros will take your info for the lanyards.

[KathyOnA1A]

This is my week to organize all our plans and notes and finalize my 3 ring binder!


txaggie94gigem :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: UGH!

:faint: dear gods: a 3 ring binder? :worship: :flower3: :wave2:

[seaulater]

We'll be at Castaway Cay on Mother's Day. :flower3:

Yippee!

Kelly - we were there also. It was insane. We also thought that we would escape to CA and arrived as the HSM Pep Rally was playing. We were probably near each other. We had Curt's youngest daughter (21yo) with us (in a wheelchair). We wanted water, but couldn't even find a place to get that without a huge line. We escaped over to White Water Snacks about 2:00. It was nice in there and we took advantage of their free ice water. Then we just decided to call it a day.



I was a Magic Kingdom on Sunday, and the crowd was great! In fact, we were at the Carousel in Fantasyland and guess what?

We got year of a million dreams mickey ears! I was so excited. I'll have to post a picture!

Ok - Let's get the croc topic mentioned! The new crocs that were released on the 1st are better than the old ones. They do cost more but the have more of a dressy look. I've got mine on right now!

Saw crocs in red for adults and dark blue and pink for kids in World of Disney Store Sunday. The adults cost $34.95, but I don't want red.

[Tigrrtum]

Quote:
Originally Posted by gydell View Post
To the grass skirts - I think that the women should get to vote on the best hula dancer. You do have to hula don't you?
Sorry - hula dancing is not a requirement for membership!

Whew!!!! :scared: Hey, thanks for posting the Genesis Photo of the GSF!

[tig82174]

They're not as spill proof as a twist top water bottle, but we always end up buying the refillabale mugs at the resort when we stay at WDW the week before (you'll be at Pop Centruy won't you?) as I have to have my Coke (if Disney ever switches to Pepsi I will be devistated!). We then use those as our in room drink holders for the evening (or any time we want a bigger drink than the cups they offer--or just want it to stay cold longer). I find that if I put in as much ice as it will hold, water stays cold all night right on the nightstand. And yes you can stuff things in them when you are packing up to go home!

We actually travel with Disney refillable mugs usually. One from Blizzard Beach and one from Typhoon Lagoon because you can always bring your old mug from years before and just pay for a new sticker/barcode for the drink refills in the water parks....so you're right we'll have at least one of those with us aboard, too. (And, yes, we're staying at Pop century for 2 nights and then at Animal Kingdom Lodge for 6 nights before the cruise).

:tigger:
Erik

[tig82174]

For water on planes, I have been taking empty water bottles thru security, then fill them up with water from a water fountain once we are thru the security screening. I do not mind the water from airport water fountains, and it is alot cheaper than buying bottled water from airport shops.
Lynn:eeyore:

That might work....but the only advice I'd give is that TECHNICALLY in most/all airports you're not supposed to be allowed to bring ANY liquids over 3 oz. aboard regardless of whether you bought it before or after security. I fly in and out of JFK in NYC a lot and they won't even let you bring aboard a soft drink that buy from one of the restaurants or snack bars inside the terminal. Probably some airlines and some airports are less strict or incosistent in enforcement (I've seen some people walk right on the plane with a bottle of water in their hand and then 3 people behind them a little girl wiht a sippie cup full of juice her mother bought at a snack counter is told she has to dump it or discard it!). As a safe bet I've just stopped traveling with any form of liquid or drink at all on my person to avoid the annoyance.

:tigger:

Erik

[tig82174]

:faint: dear gods: a 3 ring binder? :worship: :flower3: :wave2:


You think a 3 ring binder sounds like a lot? I carry one of those business portfolio things that has a 3 ring binder in it AND an enclosed filing system and I have all our tickets and agendas and interaries and plane confirmations and rental car stuff and everything all separated and coded and organized. Our "vacation binder" (that's what we call it) also has personalized spaces included that hold each of our passports, our Disney passes, pens and papers, maps, and I just devised a way to attach an envelope in which our lanyards and namebadges can be stored for this cruise (since as part of the "lanyard team" :thumbsup2 we got ours already...WOO HOO!!). I carry that binder in my carry-on with my laptop so that I always have it accessible and all our necessary documents and information are easily accessible! :)

:tigger:
Erik

[gydell]

In Atlanta once you pass security, then you can buy and take on board any food or liquids that you want. It is posted in the airport and on Delta webpage. Seems like all the airports could get together and come to one decision so the general public would not be so confused.

[NHdisneylover]

:sad: I just feel I have to share my misery this week with the group. It is 3 degrees out right now with wind chills bringing it down to minus 18! Predictions are it will stay that way all week and we have 150 case of Girl Scout cookies in the garage which we have to get delivered in this. My daughter and I keep saying "think cruise, think cruise" as we bag up the cookies and think about being out in this.

[gydell]

Erik - you are alot more organized than I am! I just put in all in my carry on and sort through it as needed.

[tazzmacd]

I can see I have a lot to learn before the cruise on what to pack and not pack. Man a 3 ring binder, now that is impressive.......

[disneycruising]

Erik,

:worship: My hat is off to you.:worship: I wish I was half that organized. I think I will have to take lessons from you!! ;)

It is almost two embarrassing to say, :blush: my DH and I just put everything in a file folder and then put it in his carry on.

:drive: I might have to go to Target...I need a new folder!:thumbsup2

[AuntyBrat]

:faint: dear gods: a 3 ring binder? :worship: :flower3: :wave2:

I usually do a 3 ring binder too. Of course I also have an excel spreadsheet going all ready with our ports and excursions and times and the conversion of the local times to PDT, and when we are going to call home from the ports and what time it will be at home...so I don't know WHY you all would think a 3 ring binder is excessive?? :confused3 :confused3 :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

We are not OCD, we are just very very organized!!!

[tazzmacd]

Can you guys tell me how long it takes to get the T's in? Want to order some but not sure of how long they take to deliver, specially to Canada. Any ideas?

Cheers!!

Pat

[kpros]

Can you guys tell me how long it takes to get the T's in? Want to order some but not sure of how long they take to deliver, specially to Canada. Any ideas?

Cheers!!

Pat

Usually 7 to 10 days after the order is complete. It usually takes a day or 2 to complete the order.

Ken

[Kissimmee]

Just hung up with Costco and my wallet is lot lighter. Twenty-five days of Magic here we come.

[disneycruising]

I usually do a 3 ring binder too. Of course I also have an excel spreadsheet going all ready with our ports and excursions and times and the conversion of the local times to PDT, and when we are going to call home from the ports and what time it will be at home...so I don't know WHY you all would think a 3 ring binder is excessive?? :confused3 :confused3 :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

We are not OCD, we are just very very organized!!!


:worship: :worship: :worship:

[milestogo]

Welcome aboard the B2B Kissimmee!

My shirts took one week.

Erik, my pack must look exactly like your pack - we'll have to make sure we don't get mixed up. Yes, I have the 3 ring binder, mesh holder for pens, post its, pencils, paper clips, binder clips for any seat belts that hit me in the neck, badges/lanyards, about 40 labelled dividers (one for each port - with every detail about the port), onboard activities, hotels, air, confirmations, WDW reservations, full calendar of all daily appointments, emergency contact information page, email list and maps of each city. It all goes into the rolling office bag with the 17" laptop, DVD player, DVD's, micro-recorder and anything else I can squeeze in.

I did a 45 city tour in 50 days with Jesus Christ Superstar, so we learned every trick in the book about staying organized. Now we use all this for our business today! My house however, is always clutterd!!!!:lmao: :lmao:

[littleowensmommy]

I REALLY want to see the pyramids, too, but couldn't figure out a way to get to them. PLEASE look me up onboard and we can set something up! :moped:

I spoke to DCL about why they're not offering an excursion to see the pyramids. They said that there wasn't a good tour offered and that the pyramids are pretty disappointing since they don't really look like what you would expect pyramids to look like...think Egypt. They're also pretty far from port.

I've been gone for a few days and it's taking me forever to catch up on both threads since I'm a b2ber. You've all become very chatty!

Kathy

[NHdisneylover]

We've been playing this afternoon. The kids and I started in on the door decorations today. We decorated dry erase/cork boards for both our room and the grandparents (Hank and Jan). As my son says "Now it's strating to get fun.":cool1:

We also started looking at clothes for formal night. The strapless Jessica McClintock which I bought at age 16 to wear to homescomming and could never stand to let go which my 10 year old insisted on trying on FITS HER:worried: David is SOOO going to have a heart attack when he sees her in that--but she is so happy about it and I didn't spend a dime:confused3

To all of you hyper organized folks with binders! Wow!! If I can't fit it in a lightweight folder I figure it is not worth it. I am so very impressed with you all (but not inspired to do the same) :worship:

[misseulalie]

Just hung up with Costco and my wallet is lot lighter. Twenty-five days of Magic here we come.

What room did you get? Did you do a Cat 12?
Does Costco still offer free insurance?

[BONITATIME]

I spoke to DCL about why they're not offering an excursion to see the pyramids. They said that there wasn't a good tour offered and that the pyramids are pretty disappointing since they don't really look like what you would expect pyramids to look like...think Egypt. They're also pretty far from port.

Are these the ones in Tenerife you are talking about? If so they are south american style Pyramids not egyptian style pyramids.
You could probably catch a bus there. If you want me to look at timetables PM me.

[Kissimmee]

What room did you get? Did you do a Cat 12?
Does Costco still offer free insurance?

A pair of cat 12s. No the insurance was not free but it was less by half what anyone else was quoting for better coverage too, and the gift card credits were much better and don't tie you into spending it all on the cruise. I posted some comments in the general forum.

[txaggie94gigem]

yeah, i think the dry erase board sounds like a good idea...maybe i need to work on one too....

i like the idea of the expanding folders too....i normally bring along a couple of separate folders but i like this idae better to keep everything organized....as i said earlier i am starting almost from scratch since my hard drive died but it makes it more fun!!!

do you think the buses will run on sunday in tenerife???

[rufustee]

Its official
We're now B2B'ers
wo-hoo!!:cool1:

[kpros]

Its official
We're now B2B'ers
wo-hoo!!:cool1:

So you'll be on the first med cruise as well? So head on over to that thread and get involved there as well.

Welcome aboard the B2B.
Ken

[NHdisneylover]

We are planning to take the bus to Guemar to see the pyramids. Looks pretty simple to do. We are excited to compare these step pyramids to those in the America. There is also a museum at the pyramids (entrance to both is 9 Euros, bus should run about another 5 Euros round trip). Nothing is all TAHT far from the port on the island (says the woman who went 100 miles inland to see those at Konhunlich!)--Passporter says you can get virtually anywhere in an hour and these are in aproxiamtely the middle.

[littleowensmommy]

Are these the ones in Tenerife you are talking about? If so they are south american style Pyramids not egyptian style pyramids.
You could probably catch a bus there. If you want me to look at timetables PM me.

Hi Nikki,

That's what I meant...they're not like Egyptian pyramids...per DCL.

[gydell]

Well we're not B2B and we're unorganized - we must be living life wrong.:confused3 At least in July we will be going back to Mexico for 2 weeks.:cool1:

[NHdisneylover]

Hey Kathy,
Welcome back. Rio will be happy to know Owen is around again. Have you logged into the kid's group yet? Both of my kids have pages there.

[BobandLee]

Quote:
Originally Posted by gydell View Post
To the grass skirts - I think that the women should get to vote on the best hula dancer. You do have to hula don't you?
Sorry - hula dancing is not a requirement for membership!

Whew!!!! :scared: Hey, thanks for posting the Genesis Photo of the GSF!

Terry....
where was your grass skirt the last time?

[littleowensmommy]

Hey Kathy,
Welcome back. Rio will be happy to know Owen is around again. Have you logged into the kid's group yet? Both of my kids have pages there.

Hi Hadley,

It's good to be back. We're swamped around here right now. Owen's got a ton of homework to make up as well as a big project that's due next week. We'll try to get to the sight soon. Thanks.

[DenverVal]

We have signed up for the "Seeing Seville" tour. 8:00am to 5:30pm. I can't help you with the "Seville on your own" tour, but my guess is that it starts at the same time.

Ken
Thank you Ken! I was guessing that as well. So we'll be back in time for dinner.... I didn't see any free time in the tour schedule to go shopping, and there's a shawl and a fan with my name on it in one of those shops! Hence, Seville on my own.

I am loving the architecture I see there; we got Rick Steves' Spain and Portugal DVD and we're enjoying getting a taste of what's there to see.

[BobandLee]

one more thing..........
no jammie breakfast either.:confused3


Are you volunteering Bob ;) :rotfl2:

Debbie

Oh no. Not me. :sad2:
I can't even organize myself let alone something like a jammie breakfast.
I'll leave that to more talented people than myself.

[kpros]

Thank you Ken! I was guessing that as well. So we'll be back in time for dinner.... I didn't see any free time in the tour schedule to go shopping, and there's a shawl and a fan with my name on it in one of those shops! Hence, Seville on my own.

I am loving the architecture I see there; we got Rick Steves' Spain and Portugal DVD and we're enjoying getting a taste of what's there to see.

Samantha Brown did a nice little show about Seville. She visited one of the fan shops. Take lots of $$$$

Ken

[padalyn]

That might work....but the only advice I'd give is that TECHNICALLY in most/all airports you're not supposed to be allowed to bring ANY liquids over 3 oz. aboard regardless of whether you bought it before or after security. I fly in and out of JFK in NYC a lot and they won't even let you bring aboard a soft drink that buy from one of the restaurants or snack bars inside the terminal. Probably some airlines and some airports are less strict or incosistent in enforcement (I've seen some people walk right on the plane with a bottle of water in their hand and then 3 people behind them a little girl wiht a sippie cup full of juice her mother bought at a snack counter is told she has to dump it or discard it!). As a safe bet I've just stopped traveling with any form of liquid or drink at all on my person to avoid the annoyance.

:tigger:

Erik

Umm - Erik - that changed recently. At Newark one is allowed to buy water and take that on board. Had no trouble in St. Louis, Chicago or Newark in the last month.

[padalyn]

You think a 3 ring binder sounds like a lot? I carry one of those business portfolio things that has a 3 ring binder in it AND an enclosed filing system and I have all our tickets and agendas and interaries and plane confirmations and rental car stuff and everything all separated and coded and organized. Our "vacation binder" (that's what we call it) also has personalized spaces included that hold each of our passports, our Disney passes, pens and papers, maps, and I just devised a way to attach an envelope in which our lanyards and namebadges can be stored for this cruise (since as part of the "lanyard team" :thumbsup2 we got ours already...WOO HOO!!). I carry that binder in my carry-on with my laptop so that I always have it accessible and all our necessary documents and information are easily accessible! :)

:tigger:
Erik

Yep - me too!! got called AR for that one. However - I always have the paperwork with me. I also use my PDA for most of the documentation (Now with VISTA and the PDA not syncing correctly it will be more difficult) I store all the email confirmations in the email section, make a word document of all the ressie numbers and attach it to the date of the ressie. I use Excel to store all the expenses and keep track of the costs...my hunny and her mom laugh at me, but when it is all said and done I have numbers at hand and know exactly what I have spent and for what :goodvibes

[padalyn]

Ok - I must have missed the thong on the first viewing of the T-Shirts...but why pray tell are they just for Scott???? No one else wears thongs??? Are mens thong different from womens??? I never noticed...

Oh well - the shirts all look great, I am having trouble trying to decide which and what to get.

[kpros]

Ok - I must have missed the thong on the first viewing of the T-Shirts...but why pray tell are they just for Scott???? No one else wears thongs??? Are mens thong different from womens??? I never noticed...

Oh well - the shirts all look great, I am having trouble trying to decide which and what to get.

The whole thong thing is a carryover from the "Grass Skirt Fraternity" (GSF) and the 11 Day Wonder cruise. Scott designed t-shirts for for the GSF and included a thong as a joke.

Ken

[padalyn]

The whole thong thing is a carryover from the "Grass Skirt Fraternity" (GSF) and the 11 Day Wonder cruise. Scott designed t-shirts for for the GSF and included a thong as a joke.

Ken

aahhh - ok. I am still wondering - any difference between men's and women's? (silly me - never had both kinds side by side to see)

[milestogo]

Padalyn,
"AR on the 3 ring binger" Let em laugh, cuz we AR's always have the last laught when they need something! Fortunately, after so many years Jonathan loves it and is surprised when I don't have something prepared. :lmao:

I'm so glad to have water again.

My response when I first saw Scott's thong, "I had a very clean image of Scott and didn't want to ruin it!!!"

Samantha Brown: I love those show! Her Seville show almost made me want to go, but we had our plans for Cadiz. Esp. the fans.

I've just finished the Francesco Italy top to toe, I really enjoyed it. I wish we were going to Venice.

[tazzmacd]

Been reading for 2 days now, trying to catch up on everything that happened. Here is some info that has been posted in the past.

Passangers:

Pat 42
Joyce 42
Eric 13
Jason 6

Favorite Disney characters:

Pat Goofy
Joyce Tiger
Jason Steve McQueen
Eric - Get back to you on that one.......

We have the early dinner, not sure of our stateroom yet. TA still getting me the final details but we are booked.

Told the kids last night, they were really excited, well the oldest was, the youngest was excited but then said afterwards we are supposed to go to Disney World not on a boat. His cousins have been to Disney and he hasn't yet but we couldn't pass up this trip so we are doing this instead.

What else has been in the tread, oh yea, love the banner idea!! That is just great......have read everything on page 143, actually as of this I am only on page 178 of the thread but thought I would post in case I forget anything.

Love the tips that everybody has posted and the information about the excursions. I am just waiting on the final Disney conformation number to come in so I can get on and book some excursions, hopefully they are not all sold out.

Ordering some T-Shirts tonight for the trip and starting to figure out what else to pack. This being our first cruise we are new at this but the threads have helped.

Not sure if we can make the wine and cheese on May 11th, have to figure out where we are staying in Orlando that night first.

Looking forward to meeting everybody on board.

Cheers!!

Pat

[padalyn]

Padalyn,
I'm so glad to have water again.


You didn't have water? by choice or problem?

[kpros]

aahhh - ok. I am still wondering - any difference between men's and women's? (silly me - never had both kinds side by side to see)

I would assume that the cafepress thong is actually a womens thong.

Ken

[tazzmacd]

Cindy,

Just read the post about the kids, great idea. I woudl PM you my kids info but I need 6 posts before I can, I believe this is number 5 :P

PM Coming soon......

Cheers!!

Pat

[padalyn]

I would assume that the cafepress thong is actually a womens thong.

Ken

That would make sense:rotfl:

[tazzmacd]

Done reading and have a couple of questions, when we fly in on the Friday before, woudl it be better to stay at an Airport hotel or just get a Hotel by the port? Which would be easier getting to the port from?

The Grass skirts are a very interesting idea, might join ya for that one, DW might disown me but I think it will be fun.....

Little background on the family, Born in Nova Scotia moved to Ontario for work and just recently moved back to be closer to family. Work in the software industry, wife in the environmental business. We were planning on a cruise for our 15th last fall but the move back to NS foiled those plans so this is in part our 15th anniversary trip also. Now to do some catch up on the planning but we still have 63 days left before we leave.

Oh and we are staying in Barcelona on the Saturday night, have an early morning flight home on Sunday so not sure where we will stay yet, most likely out by the airport jsut to make it easier on us.

Cheers!!

Pat

[disneycruising]

Hello everyone!

:sick: My DD 7, is home sick today with a temp of 101, luckily a fever and a runny nose is all. My DS 9, was home on Monday and Tuesday with the same thing. I hope that our other two don't get it! I am glad that they have it now and not closer to the cruise. After this week, I will need a vacation!

I hope everyone else is well.

:sad2: If you have signed up for the kids group and didn't get your invite please let me know. The web page seems to be giving me a little trouble.:headache: Or if you can't figure out how to make it work, send me a pm.

[gydell]

tazzmacd - why don't you try and come in a day or two earlier and go to Disney World? We have a 6am flight out of Barcelona on the 27th so we are staying at the Renaisance at the airport after the cruise.

[tazzmacd]

Well we would love to take a couple more days off but since the DW and I just started jobs in the fall it is bad enough us taking 11 days off, we didn't want to push it with another day or 2 off. As it is I might be back at work on the 28th, not sure yet, trying to get that day off also.

We are flying in on the Friday, arriving around 1:00 PM. We have a 6:55 out of Barcelona on the 27th, so we might be staying out that way also.

[gydell]

If I was arriving at 1, I would probably go to the port and stay. That way you can relax and the kids can swim, and you are closer to the ship the next morning!

[Scoobypop]

This may have been in another post that I missed, but what are some convenient hotels/motels close to the port?

[kpros]

Hi everyone - this was posted over on the First Med cruise thread. Since we will be in Barcelona on Friday, May 25 I thought some of the repo cruisers would be interested. sweetsue did the leg work and provided this info. The picture links didn't copy correctly, so if your are interested go to the first post on page 97 of the May 26th Med cruise thread.

Thanks Sue!
Ken

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Come one, come all - to a few FREE excursions (yes, FREE) before we set sail out of Barcelona. Kids, Cocker Spaniels (and their owners) welcome!

First up is FRIDAY EVENING: Enjoy the light, water and music show of the Magic Fountain! Show begins at 8pm and runs every 30 minutes until midnight. Time for our meet is TBD, but 8PM would work for me unless I hear differently. We will meet at the base of the fountain near the steps to the Museu National d'Art Catalunya. To get there, go via Metro (or foot power) to Placa Espanya. Go through the tall columns following the small water fountains until you reach the big oval Magic Fountain. We'll meet on the far side closest to the steps. Look for wild and crazy DISer's speaking English (it's kind of hard to miss a DIS group).

Here is a picture of the fountain in fully glory. Here is an orientation picture from the steps at the Museu National d'Art Catalunya. The oval fountain at the bottom of the steps is the Magic Fountain. If you keep looking in the distance you will see two tall columns. Those mark the entrance at Placa Espanya.

FREE EVENT #2 - SATURDAY at Noon. Sardana dancing at the Cathedral. This is located in the center of the Gothic Quarter. Just ask anyone and they will tell you where the Cathedral is (just make sure they don't send you to La Sagrada Familia - that's a different cathedral in a different area). Sardana dancing is a traditional Catalan dance. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia. In fact, you will hear Catalan spoken as much as Spanish! Here is more info. THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL THURSDAY, MAY 24TH. Sardana dancing times vary - it has been held on Sundays or on Saturdays depending on when they feel like having the dancing. I will verify and post by Thursday (and will also update those at the Magic Fountains on Friday night).

LET'S have a GREAT, FUN, FREE time in Barcelona!!!!

Sue

[misseulalie]

This may have been in another post that I missed, but what are some convenient hotels/motels close to the port?

TRy this site:

http://www.visitcocoabeach.com/WhereToStay.asp

[EpcotKilterFan]

The dancing fountains do sound cool :cool2: I just would hate to miss the last night on the ship! After 2 weeks I don't want it to end :)

Updated the site today. Still adding some people :) Hopefully some of those that are listed and have not posted much will join us! We don't bite :)

And did anyone notice that Lynn posted #3000!!:banana: :banana:

I really need to get moving on some cruise things. Usually we have the binder already, but it is all in a folder :thumbsup2

Another day closer!

Debbie

[AuntyBrat]

I am so ready for this cruise. Get thru this week, and to next Thursday and I have a long weekend in Solvang...after that, I think it will all feel down hill from there since every weekend thru April 27th is already booked with stuff to do!!

[Tigrrtum]

Terry....
where was your grass skirt the last time?

I wore it during the sailaway party, but did not wear it during the tropical night, perhaps that is how you missed me. I made a new MousekaEARs hat just for the occasion. I am bummed you did not get to see the outfit. The skirt is already laid out and ready to go,

[kpros]

Good Morning Everyone!!! Another day closer to the cruise!!!!!

Ken

[AuntyBrat]

19 days until Airline info is available!!! That is shorter!!!

[tazzmacd]

19 days until airline info is available, you don't have your airline info........Oh my, i think i would be going buggy if I didn't have my airline info already. I am just trying to decide on which hotel to stay at the night before in Orlando or the night after in Barcelona. Everything else is booked and paid for, well except the ship board stuff.

Count down is on the calendar and being marked off each day.

Cheers!!

Pat

[Michelle2]

I still have so much to do....since we are so late to the party, we have almost everything to still plan. But our cruise is paid in full, and we bought our flights back from Barcelona so at least its a definite now! :)

We will probably stay at the Residence Inn or Country Inn and suites at the port the night before. We also will be staying an extra night in Barcelona after the cruise....anyone have any suggestions for a hotel there? Pat??

I just returned from a Disneyland trip with a friend, so I am a little behind. Just wanted to stop in, say hello, and we are now on the definite list! :wave: :sail:

[kpros]

Hi everyone

I just added a few new shirts to the Cafepress store for the repo and B2B. And there are a few new colors available on some of the shirts.

Ken

[tazzmacd]

Looking at that today, was talking to my TA today and we are also thinking about doing the Country Inn the night before, I hope to have that firmed up maybe tomorrow. Maybe we can get together for dinner that night.

As for the night in Barcelona, we are flying out early on Sunday morning but want to stay downtown I think just so we can experience that more then having to worry about getting back to the airport hotel that night. TA sent me some names but I left the information at work. Haven't had time to really look myself, week has been too crazy trying to get the cruise and flights book and get the passports in. I will post once I finalize a hotel myself.

Cheers!!

Pat

[Michelle2]

Looking at that today, was talking to my TA today and we are also thinking about doing the Country Inn the night before, I hope to have that firmed up maybe tomorrow. Maybe we can get together for dinner that night.

As for the night in Barcelona, we are flying out early on Sunday morning but want to stay downtown I think just so we can experience that more then having to worry about getting back to the airport hotel that night. TA sent me some names but I left the information at work. Haven't had time to really look myself, week has been too crazy trying to get the cruise and flights book and get the passports in. I will post once I finalize a hotel myself.

Cheers!!

Pat

That sounds great! I know that it is a crazy time with it being so close. Let me know what you come up with! :)

[tazzmacd]

Well I guess that will teach me for booking the cruise so late, Palo is all gone accept the the shore excursion nights. Need to figure out out excursions before we can book Palo now. Maybe next cruise......

[gydell]

Ken - have you thought about kid's sweatshirts?

[kpros]

Ken - have you thought about kid's sweatshirts?

You're wish is my command - 2 kids sweatshirts are now available for the repo.

Ken

[gydell]

Ken - how long untill they show up?

[gydell]

Ken - they showed up! Thanks

[EpcotKilterFan]

Two months to go! :scared1: :eek: Time is counting down!!

Plan on doing another update tonight or tomorrow. Still some new people being added! This is going to be a great group of people I just can't wait!

I still have to make my arrangements from Barcelona to Paris. Is anyone else going to Disneyland Paris directly after the cruise?? Trying to decide on using the bus from the airport to DLP or a towncar. It is twice the price :scared1: but it would be on my schedule :) and not theirs.

Tazzmacd: They do hold back some Palo reservations on the ship, so try when you are aboard and put your name in. It can't hurt!

Debbie

[BobandLee]

Ok - I must have missed the thong on the first viewing of the T-Shirts...but why pray tell are they just for Scott???? No one else wears thongs??? Are mens thong different from womens??? I never noticed...

Oh well - the shirts all look great, I am having trouble trying to decide which and what to get.

The whole thong thing is a carryover from the "Grass Skirt Fraternity" (GSF) and the 11 Day Wonder cruise. Scott designed t-shirts for for the GSF and included a thong as a joke.

Ken

You mean the thong was supposed to be a joke?:confused3
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[tazzmacd]

Thanks Debbie, I will try that when I board

[cquick]

Plan on doing another update tonight or tomorrow. Still some new people being added! This is going to be a great group of people I just can't wait!

Debbie

OH, great, I need that update! I ordered some really cool stuff for the cruise! I haven't made any shore excursion plans yet, I really need to get busy on that!

Connie

[txaggie94gigem]

does anyone happen to have the Disney Pix software????

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Another arctic blast in New England this week. :cold: :cold: Is it time to cruise yet??

Does anyone have a discount code for Cafepress, think we need to buy some of the new stuff!

Thanks, Bob

[Scoobypop]

We will probably stay at the Residence Inn or Country Inn and suites at the port the night before. We also will be staying an extra night in Barcelona after the cruise....anyone have any suggestions for a hotel there? Pat??


Michelle2, we have booked the Marriott Renaissance in Barcelona, right near the airport, for Saturday night after the cruise. I saw another post on here where somebody else is staying there as well. The rate was about $150 for one night. It looks new, nice, it's a brand name and it seemed convenient being near the airport for an early departure the next morning. They also provide airport transportation.
Chris

[KarenNY]

Well I guess that will teach me for booking the cruise so late, Palo is all gone accept the the shore excursion nights. Need to figure out out excursions before we can book Palo now. Maybe next cruise......

I'm going to try for a Palo reservation when I board. I had no problem booking a brunch after boarding on our Jan Eastern.

[KarenNY]

Michelle2, we have booked the Marriott Renaissance in Barcelona, right near the airport, for Saturday night after the cruise. I saw another post on here where somebody else is staying there as well. The rate was about $150 for one night. It looks new, nice, it's a brand name and it seemed convenient being near the airport for an early departure the next morning. They also provide airport transportation.
Chris

We have a 9:50AM flight out on Sunday. I booked a room at the Hotel Ciutat Del Prat. It is close to the airport with free shuttle service. There are some good reviews of the hotel on Trip Advisor. The rate for 2 adults is 80 Euro (around $105).

[NHdisneylover]

Hi All,

Another arctic blast in New England this week. :cold: :cold: Is it time to cruise yet??

Does anyone have a discount code for Cafepress, think we need to buy some of the new stuff!

Thanks, Bob

Hi Bob,
I hadn't noticed your location before. I was begining to think we were the only New Englanders on here. For those of you who do not live here, it is currently 15 BELOW (not to mention wind chill), but the DJ on the radio just said this is it--we are going to start to thaw out!
Bob, do you come up to the Lakes Region, New Hampshire much (seems like most of Mass heads up nearly every summer weekend:) ).

[NHdisneylover]

Tazzmacd,
Welcome! I see you are also up here in the COLD. Let's all think cruise shall we?

[Kissimmee]

What games are you taking for those long days at sea?

Some we like are.

Pictionary
Trivial Pursuit
Balderdash
Chess
Backgammon

Anyone interested in a penny ante poker night or two ?

[padalyn]

What games are you taking for those long days at sea?

Some we like are.

Pictionary
Trivial Pursuit
Balderdash
Chess
Backgammon

Anyone interested in a penny ante poker night or two ?


I am taking my cribbage board (only 2 players at a time unfortunately) and I will have a canasta deck set with me.

[NHdisneylover]

We will probably bring Uno, Skip Bo and Scategorries. All things which can fit into a small space in the suitcase. We also might be up for Penny ante poker. I really don't think we will be board on the sea days--I have faith in the crusie staff!

[kayleeshae]

Hi my name is Shannon I live in Indiana. I am going with my two children kaylee 8 and Colton 6. My best friend Lori is also going because neither of our husbands could get off of work for that long. I am trying to read all of the pages and get caught up but I'm only on about page 38. I'm so excited, it dosen't seem real that we a really going!!

[milestogo]

Welcome Shannon!


Today's Trivia Question is:

One Man voiced Two different princes?

Remember to try to answer by looking in your own home, office, talking to others - avoid the easy internet!

[crazy4pooh&eeyore]

Hi All,

Another arctic blast in New England this week. :cold: :cold: Is it time to cruise yet??

Does anyone have a discount code for Cafepress, think we need to buy some of the new stuff!

Thanks, Bob

Bob,
Cafepress codes:
$10 off $25 code DES148 expires 3-11
$5 off $20 code DUSKYRADARS expires 3-10
$3 off $10 code NCD148 expires 3-11

[tazzmacd]

You can play 4 players in Crib, we could get a crib tourney going on, I could bring a board. What about dominos? I have a nice set that I could pack. Penny poker sounds like fun........

I am a little further north then you guys and yes, what is with this cold snap.....It is supposed to be getting warmer not colder this time of year!! It is only 64 more sleeps until we leave, I think I am more excited then the rest of the family is.

We booked a couple of things last night, doing the Mount Teide Jeep Safari, and the Equestrian school. I think we will do Gibraltar on our own right now. Still nto sure about Barcelona. Thinking about doing a tour on Friday then just do some things like the Aquarium and the fountains on Saturday. All depends on how the 6 year old is holding out after 14 days on board a ship.

Cheers!!

Pat

[taxtracker]

[QUOTE=Scoobypop;17455418]We will probably stay at the Residence Inn or Country Inn and suites at the port the night before. We also will be staying an extra night in Barcelona after the cruise....anyone have any suggestions for a hotel there? Pat??

I understand the Radisson has a very nice package -- and offers free shuttle to the port - the Best Western as well.

I am traveling with my (5) year old VERY active grandson -- his first cruise and trip to Europe. I'll book my own air - but the long flights/layovers have me a bit concerned. Neither my husband nor children care for travel -- so I really have high hopes for the grandkids --- certainly not wanting the last memory of our first big trip to be a series of long, tedious flights. Aer Lingus is offering some good fares out of Dublin and spending a few days in Dublin is a good way to break up the monotony of the flights. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? The flights out of Paris and London are significantly more expensive than Dublin. My first impulse was to bring both the grandkids, especially with the $99 cruise fare, but with the airline situation, I am not sure the other passengers deserve to listen to a 3 and 5 year old bicker for hours on end, nor me! And the 5 year old, wouldn't get to do the shore excursions he wants to do (age restrictions).:confused:
thanks,
Bettie
DFW

[kpros]

Hi my name is Shannon I live in Indiana. I am going with my two children kaylee 8 and Colton 6. My best friend Lori is also going because neither of our husbands could get off of work for that long. I am trying to read all of the pages and get caught up but I'm only on about page 38. I'm so excited, it dosen't seem real that we a really going!!

Wecome Shannon!

You may want to visit the first post on page 143 of this thread for some general info. Please send your info in for the cruise list (the address is in the post on page 143).

Ken

[AuntyBrat]

I am taking my cribbage board (only 2 players at a time unfortunately) and I will have a canasta deck set with me.

I will teach you how to play 4 handed cribbage!!! Do you have a board that will take 4 players? I can also show you how to do 3 handed. I come from a long line of cribbage players. And some of them are horrible cheats. Got REALLY good at math with my one Aunt!!! You had to be able to keep track of her adding or you would get skunked!!!! :rotfl:

[kpros]

FYI - I just added a "toddler" shirt to all the stores. These are smaller then the kids sizes.

Ken

[padalyn]

I will teach you how to play 4 handed cribbage!!! Do you have a board that will take 4 players? I can also show you how to do 3 handed. I come from a long line of cribbage players. And some of them are horrible cheats. Got REALLY good at math with my one Aunt!!! You had to be able to keep track of her adding or you would get skunked!!!! :rotfl:

I actually have 4 cribbage boards...not sure if any are up for 4 handed - please describe one so I can check them all. I have one my hunny gave me that is Mickey shaped (large - maybe too large for packing) I have an antique Ivory one (will NEVER travel - tho it is very tiny - 4 " long), and 2 travel ones. Both the travel boards are the standard setup (different shapes of course) lemme find 'em -I could post post pics, if that would help.

[AuntyBrat]

I actually have 4 cribbage boards...not sure if any are up for 4 handed - please describe one so I can check them all. I have one my hunny gave me that is Mickey shaped (large - maybe too large for packing) I have an antique Ivory one (will NEVER travel - tho it is very tiny - 4 " long), and 2 travel ones. Both the travel boards are the standard setup (different shapes of course) lemme find 'em -I could post post pics, if that would help.

Ok, some boards allow for 3/4 players to peg around a board. Or if your boards only allow for 2 players to peg, you can play as partners.

[padalyn]

Ok, some boards allow for 3/4 players to peg around a board. Or if your boards only allow for 2 players to peg, you can play as partners.

Mine are all set up for 2 players. I could bring 2 boards - or we could use 4 colors of pegs on a two track board - woudl that work?

[disneycruising]

What games are you taking for those long days at sea?

Some we like are.

Pictionary
Trivial Pursuit
Balderdash
Chess
Backgammon

Anyone interested in a penny ante poker night or two ?

My DH would love to play poker!

[disneycruising]

Hi my name is Shannon I live in Indiana. I am going with my two children kaylee 8 and Colton 6. My best friend Lori is also going because neither of our husbands could get off of work for that long. I am trying to read all of the pages and get caught up but I'm only on about page 38. I'm so excited, it dosen't seem real that we a really going!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: Welome aboard Shannon, Lori and kids.:cheer2:

I have started a children's google group, so all our childern can get to know each other before the cruise. We would love to have your children join us. You can pm me if you are interested.

[disneycruising]

[QUOTE=Scoobypop;17455418]We will probably stay at the Residence Inn or Country Inn and suites at the port the night before. We also will be staying an extra night in Barcelona after the cruise....anyone have any suggestions for a hotel there? Pat??

I understand the Radisson has a very nice package -- and offers free shuttle to the port - the Best Western as well.

I am traveling with my (5) year old VERY active grandson -- his first cruise and trip to Europe. I'll book my own air - but the long flights/layovers have me a bit concerned. Neither my husband nor children care for travel -- so I really have high hopes for the grandkids --- certainly not wanting the last memory of our first big trip to be a series of long, tedious flights. Aer Lingus is offering some good fares out of Dublin and spending a few days in Dublin is a good way to break up the monotony of the flights. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? The flights out of Paris and London are significantly more expensive than Dublin. My first impulse was to bring both the grandkids, especially with the $99 cruise fare, but with the airline situation, I am not sure the other passengers deserve to listen to a 3 and 5 year old bicker for hours on end, nor me! And the 5 year old, wouldn't get to do the shore excursions he wants to do (age restrictions).:confused:
thanks,
Bettie
DFW

I have 4 children and they have traveled all their lives! One has ADD (attention deficit disorder) so I understand how hard it is to keep everyone happy and entertained. The kids and I have never flown this far.:scared1: My Dh travel all the time for work. He keeps telling me it will not be a problem. :laughing: But, we all know who will really be taking care if the kids.;) The thought of flying for all those hours... has kept me closer to home. This is why this cruise is perfect for me...I only have to fly home!! :)

I don't have any suggestions about your flight. I do think it is great to have a few lay overs. This way he can get off the plane, maybe have something to eat & stretch his legs. Just moving from plane to plane, is a change of scenery.:thumbsup2

I thought I would share with you some of the things that have worked for us:

* before the flight, talk about what you expect of him. How he has use his best manners, to sit in his seat, use an inside voice, and entertain himself. I think this is the most important thing!

* let him pack a bag with toys he want to play with him on the plane. Tell him how many items he is allowed to bring. Don't forget to include a small blanket and his favoite lovie. If you are lucky he might rest a little!

* Have stash of new toys, in your bag. I like to wrap them, so they seem like a gift! The dollar store is a great place to find things! deck of card, small cars, coloring book, a book...

* Bring some small candies in a baggies...to use to count down how many hours. Let him eat one every hour. This way he can "see" how many hours are left.

* I bring a small DVD player or a laptop that can play movies and a head set!! Don't forget the movies!!

*Books on tape.

*Lots of blank paper, crayons or markers, and tape. He can color, make games (hang man, tic tac toes). or you can create things.

* If he get to antzy. Invest and excuse to walk to the bathroom!! Oh, let go wash your hand. Just, this a little change might be enough to regroup.

[tig82174]

Oh my....I'm too busy to check the boards for 2 days and again I fall behind!! I'm really just going to have to tell my bosses that I MUST be given longer lunchbreaks at work or something or I'll never keep up! ;) :thumbsup2 :lmao:

Anyhow...welcome to our newbies! :welcome:

Hadley and everyone else in New England....I feel your pain. I spent the large part of my teen years, including graduating high school, in Limestone, ME (up in Aroostook County whose claim to fame is that it claims to be the northern-most county in the 48 continental states!)...and we live in Upstate NY now...which granted isn't New England but it's pretty darn cold! (Our neighbors just an hour to the East made national headlines in February by getting nearly 100 inches of snow!) Jason and I, too, are ready ready READY to get out of this darn snow and into some sun and sea!!! :cool1:

As for games....Jason and I love boardgames...we have lots...Pictionary, Taboo, Boggle, several varieties of the Cranium games, Mexican Train Dominoes (although my mother CONSTANTLY has to re-teach us the rules because me only play it when she's here!:) ), Scattegories, etc. and a bunch more I"m sure that I'm not remembering.....but I can't promise we're going to bring games because that's precious packing space and weight we'd be compromising! :rotfl:

I also come from a long line of card players----but they play Euchre. I have taught Jason how to play before so if people play Euchre we could do that, too.


:tigger:
Jason

[hopemax]

DH and I play a lot of games, but they aren't games that most people have heard of. I guess in Germany, family game night is a big deal and there are bunches of game designers so lots of very different types of games. Some American companies have made English translations of the games, and there are some American designers who have made their own similar type of games. When we moved to Arizona, DH found a local gaming group and was introduced to all these games. I guess you would call them more "strategy" games.

We are planning on bringing one "party" game called Smarty Party which is a variation on Outburst. We're definitely bringing a game called Alhambra since we will be in the area (you collect tiles to build your own market), and 10 Days in Europe (collect country cards to move your way around the continent) . And if my DH can find a copy, a game called Atlantic Star where you are trying to collect cards to put on a show on a cruise ship.

[hopemax]

I am also willing to teach people a card game my family always plays. It's a rummy game, with 5 different hands, played with two decks.

[tazzmacd]

Mine are all set up for 2 players. I could bring 2 boards - or we could use 4 colors of pegs on a two track board - woudl that work?
That could but the easiest way is to just play partners, makes it a little more interesting since we only throw one card into the crib each and get dealt 5 cards. We usually play that everybody puts say $5 into a pot and we play a round robin. Top 4 teams move to semi finals the winners play in the finals and the winner of the finals get the pot. Of course the winners are incouraged to buy a round of drink for the losers form the winnings :)

Cheers!!

Pat

[NHdisneylover]

Oh my....I'm too busy to check the boards for 2 days and again I fall behind!! I'm really just going to have to tell my bosses that I MUST be given longer lunchbreaks at work or something or I'll never keep up! ;) :thumbsup2 :lmao:

Anyhow...welcome to our newbies! :welcome:

Hadley and everyone else in New England....I feel your pain. I spent the large part of my teen years, including graduating high school, in Limestone, ME (up in Aroostook County whose claim to fame is that it claims to be the northern-most county in the 48 continental states!)...and we live in Upstate NY now...which granted isn't New England but it's pretty darn cold! (Our neighbors just an hour to the East made national headlines in February by getting nearly 100 inches of snow!) Jason and I, too, are ready ready READY to get out of this darn snow and into some sun and sea!!! :cool1:

As for games....Jason and I love boardgames...we have lots...Pictionary, Taboo, Boggle, several varieties of the Cranium games, Mexican Train Dominoes (although my mother CONSTANTLY has to re-teach us the rules because me only play it when she's here!:) ), Scattegories, etc. and a bunch more I"m sure that I'm not remembering.....but I can't promise we're going to bring games because that's precious packing space and weight we'd be compromising! :rotfl:

I also come from a long line of card players----but they play Euchre. I have taught Jason how to play before so if people play Euchre we could do that, too.


:tigger:
Jason

EUCHRE!!! Someone in your family must be from the midwest. David's family is from Iowa--thus we are Euchre players. Had two kids so we could play whenever we wanted ;) Maybe we can play some on the ship, not many people in New England have heard of Euchre let alone play it.

As far as packing space goes we are not bringing anything game wise that takes up more space than cards. It is easy enough to borrow a game from Diversions when we want to play. But we are fond of playing many types of games and will happily join in with many of you on other games if you have room to tote them.

[milestogo]

* Bring some small candies in a baggies...to use to count down how many hours. Let him eat one every hour. This way he can "see" how many hours are left.

Xllnt idea!!!!


Wow, nobody got the trivia question today! Hope, I thought for sure you'd have it - don't we have any prince experts?

[jw2736]

[QUOTE=EpcotKilterFan;17452737]Two months to go! :scared1: :eek: Time is counting down!!

Plan on doing another update tonight or tomorrow. Still some new people being added! This is going to be a great group of people I just can't wait!

I still have to make my arrangements from Barcelona to Paris. Is anyone else going to Disneyland Paris directly after the cruise?? Trying to decide on using the bus from the airport to DLP or a towncar. It is twice the price :scared1: but it would be on my schedule :) and not theirs.

EpcotKilterFan, Check out Easyjet.comI am leaving Barcelona at 12noon of May 26. For two of us, it was only about 130 dollars. We are staying in Paris for 4 days then going to DLP for another 3 day before coming back home

[NHdisneylover]

* Bring some small candies in a baggies...to use to count down how many hours. Let him eat one every hour. This way he can "see" how many hours are left.

Xllnt idea!!!!


Wow, nobody got the trivia question today! Hope, I thought for sure you'd have it - don't we have any prince experts?


Trivia question? Where?

[milestogo]

Today's Trivia Question is:


One Man voiced Two different princes?


Remember to try to answer by looking in your own home, office, talking to others - avoid the easy internet!

[hopemax]

Wow, nobody got the trivia question today! Hope, I thought for sure you'd have it - don't we have any prince experts?


Well, I don't want to be a trivia hog. :) But this one I'm not quite sure. I know someone who voiced a prince and a king, but 2 princes I have to think about.

[OH 6]

We have gotten to be a chatty bunch again - haven't we?! :lmao: I suppose it will get worse the closer we get to the cruise. :) Anyone care to estimate what post # we'll be on the day that we leave??:rolleyes:

Seems I only have time to lurk during the week with work...and post only on weekends.

:cheer2: Welcome to our new transatlantic travellers!! :grouphug:

I'm completely stumped on the last trivia question. :confused:

Enjoying 63 degrees today in Cincinnati - it's about time. Hopefully that means some relief for those of you in the Northeast. :sunny:

Anyone have any any big plans for next weekend??:shamrock:

And remember that those of us that Celebrate daylight savings time change at 2am Sunday.:hourglass

[milestogo]

Hope, I'm entirely stumped on the question "a king and a prince - same voice!

I need to know something very important... Does WDW still have Pal Mickey? How much is it and is it worth it?

Also, What are the dates for this year's Mickey Christmas and Mickey Halloween?

[tazzmacd]

Ya know I jsut realized that with the time change on the weekend that means we have one less hour to wait for the cruise to leave :D

Cheers!!

Pat

[hopemax]

Hope, I'm entirely stumped on the question "a king and a prince - same voice!

Hint: Its the same movie, (but they are different characters).

When I babysat eons ago, I watched it just about every Sunday,.

Now, I did find a possible answer to your question, but I did have to IMDB. I had a guess about where I would find the answer, but it would be on my DISAVOWED list. But I suppose there could be multiple answers. So since I didn't get the answer the right way, I will leave it for someone else.

I don't think the 2007 dates are out yet for the MNSSHP or MVMCP. However, the WDW calendar shows the MK closing early on these nights in September, 14, 21 and 28 so there is an expectation that a party will be on those nights.

[kpros]

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll be on my bicycle trying to log some miles and then making name badges.

Ken

[milestogo]

OK, I have two guesses:

Prince Ali Ababwa is also the king of thieves

or

Prince Simba is also The Lion King

Are either of these correct? close? Oh man that's a hard one

[hopemax]

Nope :) Think older, and the characters are different. (Not aging, or impersonations).

[milestogo]

OK, we narrowed it down to Prince John, but we didn't have any references in the house. We finally broke down and looked it up online (broke my own rule) Peter Ustinov also King Richard. It's funny, Prince John was in our first round, but we did not remember him as the king as well. I think we got it, but flunked the process. :rotfl:

[hopemax]

Very good :)

[EpcotKilterFan]

:welcome: To all the new people. I have updated the roster and deck plans!

I have never had a gty room... when will you all find out what room you have?? And when that happens be sure to post it so I can update the roster.

On the Panama canal repo cruise, we had a few cabins that were "message boards" where you could learn about room changes, activity changes etc. Would anyone like to volunteer to be a keeper of the messages? Just a few folks and try to spread them out on the ship :)

It did come in handy when we had room changes and those folks that were delivering gifts knew where people may have moved to.

Debbie

[wrabitdad]

FYI - I just added a "toddler" shirt to all the stores. These are smaller then the kids sizes.

Ken


Thanks Ken, us small guys appreciate it !! :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2

Gordy

[wrabitdad]

Bob, do you come up to the Lakes Region, New Hampshire much (seems like most of Mass heads up nearly every summer weekend:) ).

Not often. DW and I have water quality related jobs that tend to be intense during the summer, so summer weekends are usually spent trying to hide.

Besides, aren't vacations made for Disney? :lmao: :lmao:

Supposed to finally warm up this weekend, maybe we will have a spring after all. :banana:

Bob

[NHdisneylover]

:welcome: To all the new people. I have updated the roster and deck plans!

I have never had a gty room... when will you all find out what room you have?? And when that happens be sure to post it so I can update the roster.

On the Panama canal repo cruise, we had a few cabins that were "message boards" where you could learn about room changes, activity changes etc. Would anyone like to volunteer to be a keeper of the messages? Just a few folks and try to spread them out on the ship :)

It did come in handy when we had room changes and those folks that were delivering gifts knew where people may have moved to.

Debbie


Deb--We would volunteer to be a message door, but since we are GTY no one will be able to find us :sad2:
I've never booked a GTY before either, but from what I can find out it seems we should have rooms #s about 25 days out. Nonetheless, it sounds like even those can somtimes change very last minute. We must be making your record keeping insane! Sorry.

Ken--Thanks for spending your weekend on name badges.:) :)

Went from 4 degrees to 36 degrees in only 3 hours today :banana: Hurray for spring!

[KarenNY]

I've never booked a GTY before either, but from what I can find out it seems we should have rooms #s about 25 days out. Nonetheless, it sounds like even those can sometimes change very last minute.



I've booked GTY on DCL and received room assignment when the docs arrived.
DD booked GTY on Celebrity and got her stateroom assignment in her docs too(she booked a cat 12 and got a cat 10).
I booked a GTY on RCCL and didn't get a room assignment (an upgrade) until we checked in at the port.
Hopefully your stateroom number will be on your docs (if you don't find out sooner).

[misseulalie]

I'm GTY, too and my TA told me we should know by the time our doc's arrive. Our first cruise we were GTY, we were then upgraded from
a 12 to a 9, but our rooms changed again at the port. (though we stayed 9)

[NHdisneylover]

Thanks for the info. Karen. Yet, I think I will still feel compelled to log into my reservation every day to check and if it says anything different!

Bob, vacations are absolutely made for Diseny (weekends are a different story). If you do end up comming up North any time pre cruise, let us know. We'd love to meet up with you for a bit.

[Michelle2]

We will probably stay at the Residence Inn or Country Inn and suites at the port the night before. We also will be staying an extra night in Barcelona after the cruise....anyone have any suggestions for a hotel there? Pat??


Michelle2, we have booked the Marriott Renaissance in Barcelona, right near the airport, for Saturday night after the cruise. I saw another post on here where somebody else is staying there as well. The rate was about $150 for one night. It looks new, nice, it's a brand name and it seemed convenient being near the airport for an early departure the next morning. They also provide airport transportation.
Chris

That is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks Chris! :)
By the way, on the cruise roster I noticed you are in Las Vegas. I was born and raised there. I have not lived there for about 16 years, but all of my family still does, so we go and visit all of the time.

[AuntyBrat]

I figure at the rate DCL is trying to sell and book this cruise, and since they can take ressies up until 3 days before the cruise, those stateroom numbers are going to keep changing.

By the way, I hope everyone has already got their passports, the state department is now quoting a 10 week wait to get them!! :scared1: Fortunately my friend ordered hers about 4-5 weeks ago so hers should be getting here soon...

[Michelle2]

OK, we narrowed it down to Prince John, but we didn't have any references in the house. We finally broke down and looked it up online (broke my own rule) Peter Ustinov also King Richard. It's funny, Prince John was in our first round, but we did not remember him as the king as well. I think we got it, but flunked the process. :rotfl:

I was just going to answer this. I am a huge fan of Peter Ustinov, so I knew it without the internet! How sad is that???? I love him as Hercule Poirot in all of the Agatha Christie movies, and as Blackbeard's Ghost....one of my favorite classic Disney movies.

[cquick]

What games are you taking for those long days at sea?

Some we like are.

Pictionary
Trivial Pursuit
Balderdash
Chess
Backgammon

Anyone interested in a penny ante poker night or two ?
:grouphug: party:
OH SURE Poker is fun! We are bringing Sequence, Dominoes and Disney Uno. OH, Yeah, I am still trying to get a group going for Bunko! party:

[cquick]

Deb--We would volunteer to be a message door, but since we are GTY no one will be able to find us :sad2:
I've never booked a GTY before either, but from what I can find out it seems we should have rooms #s about 25 days out. Nonetheless, it sounds like even those can somtimes change very last minute. We must be making your record keeping insane! Sorry.

Ken--Thanks for spending your weekend on name badges.:) :)

Went from 4 degrees to 36 degrees in only 3 hours today :banana: Hurray for spring!

We could be the "message: room....we know what stateroom we are going to have for sure! AND I'll have my FISH HANGER! Connie

[Kissimmee]

I figure at the rate DCL is trying to sell and book this cruise, and since they can take ressies up until 3 days before the cruise, those stateroom numbers are going to keep changing.

By the way, I hope everyone has already got their passports, the state department is now quoting a 10 week wait to get them!! :scared1: Fortunately my friend ordered hers about 4-5 weeks ago so hers should be getting here soon...

Speaking of Passports... My DD's expires in August and I heard that some ports won't enter you if it has less than 6 months left?

We will get a new one as it is expiring anyway but is the 6 mo rule real?

[Kissimmee]

:grouphug: party:
OH SURE Poker is fun! We are bringing Sequence, Dominoes and Disney Uno. OH, Yeah, I am still trying to get a group going for Bunko! party:

Poker got several positive responses. I'm up for it. Next question where on the ship is an appropriate place away from the kiddies?

Who has the Roy and Walt suites?

[NHdisneylover]

Speaking of Passports... My DD's expires in August and I heard that some ports won't enter you if it has less than 6 months left?

We will get a new one as it is expiring anyway but is the 6 mo rule real?

Yes it is a real rule. I don't think they will even let you on the ship if yours expries within 6 months of the END of the trip (see quote from DCL below). I have seen people denied boarding a plane out of the country for this reason. The rule has someting to do with you are generally technically entering on a 6 month tourist visa whenever you go somewhere.

I would suggest renewing ASAP as even renewals are taking much longer now with the scramble to get passports that is going on.


Here is a quote from the DCL website:
"Mediterranean Cruises
All Guests claiming United States citizenship, including children, must provide a valid, unexpired United States passport. Passports must be valid at least six months after the sailing has ended. Copies of passports are not acceptable."

[tazzmacd]

Anybody find any information on what the weather will be like while we are crossing the Atlantic? I am assuming that it will be some what warm through the day but it will get cool in the evening. DW is starting to look for a new cruise wardrobe and she was wondering.

Also, the formal night, are those dates firm now? DW wanted me to ask if she should be getting a real formal dress or something else that she could wear everyday. Ladies can you help me.

Tea with Wendy, is there an official sign up for this on the ship or do you just show up?

Deep freeze is starting to lift up here, supposed to get as high as 10C, about 52F today. That will feel really nice.

Cheers!!

Pat

[NHdisneylover]

Good morning Pat,

You can tell your wife that formal nights runs the gamit from those who ignore it completly (jeans, t-shirts) to those in full black tie. Most people seem to fall somewhere in the middle.

We enjoy dressing up so David will have his tux (I don't know if he is bringing his tails or not) and I will likely have a nice tea length dress which I can also wear to Palo. Though, if I can get back into my "Barbie Dress" (hot pink, floor length satin gown with a small train!) I WILL bring it and wear it. :) My daughter will be in my old homecomming dress (dressy) and I will probably break down and buy a tux for our son as he was so sad when he didn't have one on the last trip (had previously always found them at used stores).

For other nights, we always dress for dinner (change into fresh button down shirts for the boys, dresses for hte girls). Again, it is soemthing we enjoy, but plenty of people will be there in jeans or capris as well.

So, if you like to be foraml GO FOR IT. If you hate it DON"T WORRY you won't be the only non comformists.

[roserae]

:grouphug: party:
OH, Yeah, I am still trying to get a group going for Bunko! party:

Hey I am definitely up for Bunko! This is an excellent way to get to know people. We should plan it near the beginning of the cruise. Easy, brainless game and lots of fun too!

[Scott H]

Welcome Aboard To All The New Cruisers !!!!!

Man lots of catching up to do….games seemed like the hot topic. Trivial Pursuit for me, maybe. I have found as you get older people ask you how things were rather than how things are. :lmao:

I wonder if they are going to do a DVC member thingie???? You know the buy more points meeting. They usually give out some pretty Kewl prizes. Maybe some Kewl info on AKV. Looks like we have quite a few DVC members going on this cruise.

Weather looks dreary today here in SE Wyoming. So I should get my but in gear and do the taxes. We will see about that. Warm and sunny starting tomorrow.

Glad this past week is over and kinda have a weekend off. No travel next week, after that looks like I will be on the road a good bit. The OT is great and I get to accumulate comp time so, that is a good thing. The past couple of weeks has netted almost enough time for this vacation. KEWL

Yes the Passport rule is true. If you have a passport center close by you might go there and cut down on the turnaround time. My team leader got his wife’s passport in an afternoon at the Passport Center in the Denver area. I think you need to have an itinerary with you showing you are leaving soon.

Ken, have a great ride, may the wind be at your back and all roads be down hills. (it is a nice thought, but it never happens) Great job on the name badges. “badges, we don’t need no stinking badges” yes we do…

Thanks Debbie for keeping up the roster, Thanks to all who have photos there, it really helps put a face to the names.

Enjoy the weekend....

[milestogo]

Well, believe it or not it will be in the low to mid 70's here today and going up to 90 and the 80's this week (just darned uncomfortable!) This is way out of our norm. So, Mother Nature's plan must be to send it your way guys!!!

Michelle2 - you are technically the winner because all I figured out was the prince John part, I totally missed the King!

Pat - We have had this discussion many times on this thread about the whole formal night thing and it seems that the range is wide. I'll summarize for you:

Men: Some of the men are renting tuxes and shoes, some are bringing their tuxes. Some are wearing a jacket and nice pants. Some think their grass skirt will suffice! The big issue for many is the luggage space and weight flying from overseas - esp. the b2b'rs. Some of the men are wearing their dress shoes on the plane to save space and weight.

Women: Several of the women plan to wear mix and match blacks (for various nights)- skirts, blouses and sweater combos with nice jewelry. Some are bringing full formal dresses because they are planning to go to the Monte Carlo night in France (b2b.) Some are bringing dress pants with nice blouses.

So, it is really varied. But overall the important thing is to bring what works for you and your packing. Not only is nobody going to get kicked out of the restaurant, but nobody else will care. Its a vacation and for some dressing up isn't a priority on vacation and others it's the only fun time they get to dress up.

Debbie: you can put us down for a message door. We will know at the port and I'm bringing little slips of paper to let everyone know where we are. You'll be able to find us since we will have the book bag and a very decorated door with daily sign changes. I know we'll be on deck 5,6,or 7. Look for the fun door signs! I will put our disboard name (Milestogo) but not our names on the door. You can also find us because we have a beautiful yellow and orange Mickey fish extender!

[milestogo]

Hadley posted a great summary at the same time I was typing. she's right there will be people there in jeans And if you look for Eric (and Jason if Eric forces him) they will have a fancy array of Disney ties on each night.) We will be the slobs at dinner each night, we go out of our way to be casual. No, I'm kidding, but we are almost always in a Tommy Bahama type shirt. Esp. because our job is to eat everything we see on this cruise! Zoe, however, may be in a Cinderella or Snow White costume!

Hey Eric, the new line of Tommy Bahama shirts are out at Nordstroms -gorgeous!!!!

[padalyn]

Hope, I'm entirely stumped on the question "a king and a prince - same voice!

I need to know something very important... Does WDW still have Pal Mickey? How much is it and is it worth it?

Also, What are the dates for this year's Mickey Christmas and Mickey Halloween?

Oh yes - pal is alive and well!! There are many versions out now - sorcerer, holiday etc. We have a first gen and he does just fine! The newer ones have more software...but we like our Pal the best. You will get to meet him since he always travels with us. We have many outfits for him and he will be attending dinner quite often pirate:

[milestogo]

Good idea! we saved lots of baby clothes for teddy bear outfits. Any idea how much they cost? Do they work on the boat?

[kayleeshae]

We are leaving May 26 from barcelona and planning on flying to Dublin and spending the day and night in Dublin before coming back to Indiana. The cheapest flight leaves Barcelona at 7:00 am do you think we could get off the ship that early and go to the airport? I thought that maybe since we were already in port and if we keep our luggage with us we could make it.

[Michelle2]

We are leaving May 26 from barcelona and planning on flying to Dublin and spending the day and night in Dublin before coming back to Indiana. The cheapest flight leaves Barcelona at 7:00 am do you think we could get off the ship that early and go to the airport? I thought that maybe since we were already in port and if we keep our luggage with us we could make it.

I was wondering the same thing. I saw lots of flights that left earlier in the morning, but since I was not sure, I bumped it back a day so that we leave on the 27th instead. I wonder if DCL CMs know....

[kayleeshae]

I have an 8 year old daughter Kaylee who is a little shy and a six year old son well he will be seven by the cruise. I was wondering if anyone had children around this age that would like to be pen pals and they could meet on the ship. I thought they would like to kinda know some of the other kids that were going to be on the ship. Let me know and I will give you our address!

[milestogo]

I had a hard time finding weather for transatlantic, these are from several different sites. Maybe some other web surfer can find some more accurate scientific info. :confused3


My husband and I are thinking about doing a transatlantic cruise on Celebrity next spring. We enjoy the longer cruises and more days at sea, and have done spring transcanal cruises in the past. My question: What kind of weather can we expect on a transatlantic cruise in the spring? We love spending time on deck enjoying the sun and pool, and wonder if the weather would be warm enough to do that on a transatlantic?

The weather can be extremely tricky on the Atlantic. If the ship is taking a more southerly route, the weather is generally warm and enjoyable, with temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees. As long as the sun is shining and the Gulf Stream cooperates, I'd say you're in for an enjoyable and relaxing sea voyage!

Climate and current weather information for Transatlantic cruises: The climate for spring and fall transatlantic sailings is similar. Daytime temperatures range from the 60 to 70°F / (16-21°C), with evening temperatures 10-20's °F/(5-6°C) degrees less. Rain is common in spring and fall which will affect the calmness of the waters. Overall you may experience a variety of weather.

I crossed the Atlantic 5 years ago on a northern route from the NYC area in June. The sea wasn´t rough, but it was a little chilly on deck early in the morning and in the evening (I´m cold-natured anyway) and was too cold to swim in the pool

[KathyOnA1A]

Just found out my roomies want to use Marriott points to book the hotel :cool1: so, we'll be staying there, too. I'm flying out on the 28th, but they may stay longer. (quotes one: work? what's that?) :mad:

So, can we get a list together of who'll staying there?

[tig82174]

EUCHRE!!! Someone in your family must be from the midwest. David's family is from Iowa--thus we are Euchre players. Had two kids so we could play whenever we wanted ;) Maybe we can play some on the ship, not many people in New England have heard of Euchre let alone play it.

As far as packing space goes we are not bringing anything game wise that takes up more space than cards. It is easy enough to borrow a game from Diversions when we want to play. But we are fond of playing many types of games and will happily join in with many of you on other games if you have room to tote them.

Hey Hadley....

So does that mean little Rio is already a Euchre card shark? He and I have too much in common! Yes my father's family are MidWesterners...his family is from rural lower Michigan. My father was in the Air Force so we moved around a lot growing up but all 3 of us kids were born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and immediately after I graduated High School my father had retired from the military and my family decided to move back to the U.P. so that is where they call home and have for a long while now....they're very "Yooper" and so Euchre is a staple of life! hehehe:lmao:


:tigger:
Erik

[tig82174]

Good morning Pat,

You can tell your wife that formal nights runs the gamit from those who ignore it completly (jeans, t-shirts) to those in full black tie. Most people seem to fall somewhere in the middle.

We enjoy dressing up so David will have his tux (I don't know if he is bringing his tails or not) and I will likely have a nice tea length dress which I can also wear to Palo. Though, if I can get back into my "Barbie Dress" (hot pink, floor length satin gown with a small train!) I WILL bring it and wear it. :) My daughter will be in my old homecomming dress (dressy) and I will probably break down and buy a tux for our son as he was so sad when he didn't have one on the last trip (had previously always found them at used stores).

For other nights, we always dress for dinner (change into fresh button down shirts for the boys, dresses for hte girls). Again, it is soemthing we enjoy, but plenty of people will be there in jeans or capris as well.

So, if you like to be foraml GO FOR IT. If you hate it DON"T WORRY you won't be the only non comformists.


OK Hadley...you MUST get into that dress now that you've taunted us all with the visuals! :) I am picturing from your description Marilyn Monroe or Madonna's "Material Girl" video with the strapless hot pink fitted gown with the bow and train in the back....long hot pink opera gloves...lots of diamonds....and a crew of handsome men in tuxedoes hoisting you over their heads and carrying you around....what a spectacular way to enter for dinner one night! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

:tigger:

Erik

[Scott H]

I had a hard time finding weather for transatlantic, these are from several different sites. Maybe some other web surfer can find some more accurate scientific info. :confused3


My husband and I are thinking about doing a transatlantic cruise on Celebrity next spring. We enjoy the longer cruises and more days at sea, and have done spring transcanal cruises in the past. My question: What kind of weather can we expect on a transatlantic cruise in the spring? We love spending time on deck enjoying the sun and pool, and wonder if the weather would be warm enough to do that on a transatlantic?

The weather can be extremely tricky on the Atlantic. If the ship is taking a more southerly route, the weather is generally warm and enjoyable, with temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees. As long as the sun is shining and the Gulf Stream cooperates, I'd say you're in for an enjoyable and relaxing sea voyage!

Climate and current weather information for Transatlantic cruises: The climate for spring and fall transatlantic sailings is similar. Daytime temperatures range from the 60 to 70°F / (16-21°C), with evening temperatures 10-20's °F/(5-6°C) degrees less. Rain is common in spring and fall which will affect the calmness of the waters. Overall you may experience a variety of weather.

I crossed the Atlantic 5 years ago on a northern route from the NYC area in June. The sea wasn´t rough, but it was a little chilly on deck early in the morning and in the evening (I´m cold-natured anyway) and was too cold to swim in the pool

Kelly, good info, sounds like sweatshirt sales will be in order.

If you are partial, like I am to this style of shirts, check out www.rum-reggae.com, these shirts travel very well.

[disneycruising]

I have an 8 year old daughter Kaylee who is a little shy and a six year old son well he will be seven by the cruise. I was wondering if anyone had children around this age that would like to be pen pals and they could meet on the ship. I thought they would like to kinda know some of the other kids that were going to be on the ship. Let me know and I will give you our address!

:) I sent you a PM about the childrens group.

[tazzmacd]

I have an 8 year old daughter Kaylee who is a little shy and a six year old son well he will be seven by the cruise. I was wondering if anyone had children around this age that would like to be pen pals and they could meet on the ship. I thought they would like to kinda know some of the other kids that were going to be on the ship. Let me know and I will give you our address!

I have an 6 year old that we could do penpals with but there is also a private board that one of the mom's ,disneycrusiing, has put together for the same type of id. The kids are talking with each other on line to learn stuff about each other and the parents can supervise. I know my 13 year old has started to chat with some of them, I was going to get my 6 year old involved with the younger kids there. I believe there are some 8 year olds on there already talking.

PM me and we can exchange e-mail addresses for them to write back and forth to.

Cheers!!

Pat

[tazzmacd]

Cindy is fast on the draw today!!

[kayleeshae]

:) I sent you a PM about the childrens group.

I need to post a few more times before I can PM you all the info. My kids would love to join

[Euchre_U]

Our family made the decision that we're coming. I just sent Debbie our information for her web page.

We are - Kurt (me),
Marlea (DW),
Kyan Grace (DD - 3),
Kristopher (DS - will turn 1 in Barcelona).

We live in the DFW metroplex. Marlea is originally from Virginia, and I grew up in Indiana. You can probably tell from my DIS board username that I grew up in Indiana - all you euchre players out there!

Have to run now - I need to go to the store to see if they have the five gallon size of Maalox available to handle the stomach churning of costs and schedule planning.

Good to be here, though!

Kurt

[Scott H]

Welcome Aboard Kurt and Crew, don't forget to pick up a grass skirt....

[Euchre_U]

avec ou sans said "thong"?

Kurt

[disneycruising]

Our family made the decision that we're coming. I just sent Debbie our information for her web page.

We are - Kurt (me),
Marlea (DW),
Kyan Grace (DD - 3),
Kristopher (DS - will turn 1 in Barcelona).

We live in the DFW metroplex. Marlea is originally from Virginia, and I grew up in Indiana. You can probably tell from my DIS board username that I grew up in Indiana - all you euchre players out there!

Have to run now - I need to go to the store to see if they have the five gallon size of Maalox available to handle the stomach churning of costs and schedule planning.
Good to be here, though!

Kurt


:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Welcome aboard!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[roserae]

What should the kids be wearing to dinner? Emily is five and has regular, five-year-old clothes! They are cute, but not dressy, very casual. Like jean shorts, some cute above-the-knee skirts, and some capris. Do I need to change her clothes if she is wearing regular shorts one day before dinner? Know what I mean? I've been worrying about what I am going to wear and hadn't really thought about Emily.

I am the most nondressy person out there. Jeans, shorts and capris about make my entire wardrobe, plus my scrubs for work (I'm an RN). I bought the passporter book and it says no jeans for dinner. How about my capris? I prefer those anyway...but one of them is denim! Do I really need to be fretting about this? I think I have one decent outfit for formal night, but beyond that... Well, I'm sure this subject has been brought up time and time again, sorry to rehash it. Just need some reassurance...or a kick in the butt...whichever is appropriate!;)

[BobandLee]

Welcome Aboard Kurt and Crew, don't forget to pick up a grass skirt....

avec ou sans said "thong"?

Kurt

Now that is a loaded question.:lmao:
Maybe more info that we really want to know.
I think that Scott is the only one "avec" thong.:rotfl2:

(my french is really limitted as is my spanish so I hope that is right)

[BobandLee]

Welcome all the new members of the thread...
Hi my name is Shannon I live in Indiana. I am going with my two children kaylee 8 and Colton 6. My best friend Lori is also going because neither of our husbands could get off of work for that long. I am trying to read all of the pages and get caught up but I'm only on about page 38. I'm so excited, it dosen't seem real that we a really going!!

Hey a fellow Indiana native.:thumbsup2
Good to have someone else from the state.
What part of the state are you? We are western "mid-north".:rotfl:

[NHdisneylover]

Welcome Kurt and family!!!:) More Euchre players:banana: Our son was born in West Lafayette--what part of Indy do you live in?

Roserae--see my post about 2 pages back and apply it to little ones as well. We do "dress" for dinner every night. In addition to being fun (and dressy clothes for kids can be had dirt cheap at used stores), I find kids will behave better when they are dressed up and feel it is special.;) However, dress for kids tends to run the gamit as well. I have seen young boys wear long, dressy shorts but not regular shorts on girls or boys (maybe I just didn't notice). Capris are common as are sundresses on little girls. I have seen MANY little girls make good use of their princess costumes wearing them to every meal.

Erik--I'll try to slim back into that dress if you'll be one of THe tuxedoed men carrying me on your shoulders:rotfl: What dining rotation should I request???? ???David and I were SO laughing at that. Too bad I did not have opera gloves died to match that dress! Oh, Rio does love Euchre (still has an annoying tendancy to trump his partner's ace though).

[padalyn]

Good idea! we saved lots of baby clothes for teddy bear outfits. Any idea how much they cost? Do they work on the boat?


I am not sure what they did about that in the last drydock - he did not work on the Panama cruise on the Magic, and didn't work last fall on the Wonder. But - he always travels with us - he has a traveling companion (called Bear) who rides with who ever is not carrying Pal. I have found clothes at Christmas Tree Shoppes - none of the bear clothing from Build-a-Bear or the craft shops seems to fit them. They are just under 12" tall too big for neonate, and too little for bear. I did find tuxedos for them, Terry's Village Catalog has quite a collection of bears with outfits that fit them. I gave the naked bears :scared1: to a friend who has numerous foster kids. (the bears with clothing cost 7.00 - I got the outfits - she got the bears!)

Pal runs aroung 80.00 I feel it is worth it, he tells us when parades are starting, about short attraction lines. he tells the corniest jokes and plays simple games (great for kids to keep them occupied - be they big or little :yay: ) Don't be suprised when it feels like he is having a seizure - that is how you find out he wants to say something !!

[tig82174]

Our family made the decision that we're coming. I just sent Debbie our information for her web page.

We are - Kurt (me),
Marlea (DW),
Kyan Grace (DD - 3),
Kristopher (DS - will turn 1 in Barcelona).

We live in the DFW metroplex. Marlea is originally from Virginia, and I grew up in Indiana. You can probably tell from my DIS board username that I grew up in Indiana - all you euchre players out there!

Have to run now - I need to go to the store to see if they have the five gallon size of Maalox available to handle the stomach churning of costs and schedule planning.

Good to be here, though!

Kurt

Welcome aboard!!
:welcome:

How ironic that just in the past day or two Hadley and I have talking about whether anyone else out there plays Euchre....I feel some poolside Euchre games coming on! (Of course I"ll have to put Jason into Euchre training camp now---he only learned to play like a year ago and we've only played one or two times with my parents....so he's not that good and if he's gonna be my partner then he's gonna have to bone up! :) )

:tigger:

Erik

[tig82174]

Welcome Kurt and family!!!:)
Erik--I'll try to slim back into that dress if you'll be one of THe tuxedoed men carrying me on your shoulders:rotfl: What dining rotation should I request???? ???David and I were SO laughing at that. Too bad I did not have opera gloves died to match that dress! Oh, Rio does love Euchre (still has an annoying tendancy to trump his partner's ace though).

Well Jason and I are renting tuxedos on the ship to go with our snazzy matching Mickey vests and bowties (not that original since there are limited options for Mickey formalwear available cheap....so others will likely have the same set...but they're cute and that's what counts!)....so certainly we'll be your tuxedoed gentlemen!!

You tell Rio there's nothing wrong trumping the occasional ace...we've all done it at one point or another and sometimes (like when your REALLY rocks) you have no choice....or when you feel the ace won't fly and the person to the left might try to trump it with a lower trump than you've got to throw. Maybe if Rio's a good player we'll ditch Jason and he and I'll partner up and take everyone on! hehehe:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:tigger:

Erik

[Scott H]

Now that is a loaded question.:lmao:
Maybe more info that we really want to know.
I think that Scott is the only one "avec" thong.:rotfl2:

(my french is really limitted as is my spanish so I hope that is right)

Hey what happened to the What Happens on the Magic/Wonder stays on the magic/Wonder:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[BobandLee]

Welcome Kurt and family!!!:) More Euchre players:banana: Our son was born in West Lafayette--what part of Indy do you live in?

Roserae--see my post about 2 pages back and apply it to little ones as well. We do "dress" for dinner every night. In addition to being fun (and dressy clothes for kids can be had dirt cheap at used stores), I find kids will behave better when they are dressed up and feel it is special.;) However, dress for kids tends to run the gamit as well. I have seen young boys wear long, dressy shorts but not regular shorts on girls or boys (maybe I just didn't notice). Capris are common as are sundresses on little girls. I have seen MANY little girls make good use of their princess costumes wearing them to every meal.

Erik--I'll try to slim back into that dress if you'll be one of THe tuxedoed men carrying me on your shoulders:rotfl: What dining rotation should I request???? ???David and I were SO laughing at that. Too bad I did not have opera gloves died to match that dress! Oh, Rio does love Euchre (still has an annoying tendancy to trump his partner's ace though).

West Lafayette? Does that mean you are Purdue people? KEWL.

Ah Euchre. Have not played for a while, but I still think I remember what not to do.:rotfl2:

[BobandLee]

Hey what happened to the What Happens on the Magic/Wonder stays on the magic/Wonder:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

That's the way it's supposed to be, but there always seems to be "leaks" out there. :)

[Scott H]

That's the way it's supposed to be, but there always seems to be "leaks" out there. :)
As long as you don't FIB to the FBI you are OK.......:lmao: :lmao:

Got new maps etc loaded on both GPS units, ready to go. Added some new maps.

I remember people playing Euchre in college, (undergrad in IN, and yes I understand your Hoosier Histeria).

Raining here this afternoon,

[BobandLee]

As long as you don't FIB to the FBI you are OK.......:lmao: :lmao:

Got new maps etc loaded on both GPS units, ready to go. Added some new maps.

I remember people playing Euchre in college, (undergrad in IN, and yes I understand your Hoosier Histeria).

Raining here this afternoon,

Histeria? Is that a disease, a mouthwash or a drink?:lmao:

Since I think you mean Hysteria, yes it is the mad season right now. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/merv/basketball.gif

[BobandLee]

.....Got new maps etc loaded on both GPS units, ready to go. Added some new maps.
I'm betting that you are packed already. Hmmmm.

Does your snowblower have a GPS?

[webray]

I'm betting that you are packed already. Hmmmm.

Does your snowblower have a GPS?


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

[Scott H]

I'm betting that you are packed already. Hmmmm.

Does your snowblower have a GPS?

Might have to work on that one, a good idea, quit laughing Cheryl:goodvibes

[BobandLee]

Hi Cheryl :wave:
Any new cruises planned?:rolleyes1

[EpcotKilterFan]

Got new maps etc loaded on both GPS units, ready to go. Added some new maps.



You mean it was not done yet!!! :thumbsup2 You have to figure out the half way point :) The nav maps from the bridge will be pretty boring this time... ;)

I'm betting that you are packed already. Hmmmm.

Does your snowblower have a GPS?

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

Debbie

[NHdisneylover]

Bob and Lee--Actually David and I both grew up in Boulder, CO and went to CSU in Ft Collins. But, Purdue was a fun campus to hang out on (I used to take the kids to watch the marching band practice). While we lived in Indiana we lived in Lafayette to be near the campus atmosphere. David worked in Frankfort. What part of the state are you from?

Erik--I wonder if you and Jason will match David. He has a Mickey tie and vest which he originally bought for our wedding reception (11 years ago next Friday), but we always see one or two other identicle sets on the ship--I think they still sell them somewhere. I shall have to really try to get into the dress just so I can have my own Mickey tux wearing entourage:) :) :)
If only Rio trumped aces on purpose!!!! Unfortunately he tends to be so excited that he can trump in he forgets to watch what his partner plays:sad2: Maybe we should stick him and Jason together? Better not do that, we don't want to scare Jason away from the game.

[EpcotKilterFan]

Our family made the decision that we're coming. I just sent Debbie our information for her web page.

We are - Kurt (me),
Marlea (DW),
Kyan Grace (DD - 3),
Kristopher (DS - will turn 1 in Barcelona).

We live in the DFW metroplex. Marlea is originally from Virginia, and I grew up in Indiana. You can probably tell from my DIS board username that I grew up in Indiana - all you euchre players out there!

Have to run now - I need to go to the store to see if they have the five gallon size of Maalox available to handle the stomach churning of costs and schedule planning.

Good to be here, though!

Kurt

Welcome!!!! :banana:

I did not get your e-mail.... but I can get most of the info from above.

Just another reminder to any new people or lurkers:

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

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

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

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

Debbie

[BobandLee]

Bob and Lee--Actually David and I both grew up in Boulder, CO and went to CSU in Ft Collins. But, Purdue was a fun campus to hang out on (I used to take the kids to watch the marching band practice). While we lived in Indiana we lived in Lafayette to be near the campus atmosphere. David worked in Frankfort. What part of the state are you from?
......
Lafayette. Almost all of my life. Lee has been here since she graduated. We are both alums.
When our last beagle developed cancer, a member of the CSU vet school did a diagnosis of the x-rays and blood tests. Supposedly that is one of the better vet schools.

Frankfort....didn't work at Frito-Lay did he?(no I don't work there)

[NHdisneylover]

Bob and Lee--this is such a small world! David worked at Sonoco-Crellin. We lived in a "new" subdivision just past Meijer on the edge of town (made for quick highway access for David to get to work). Rio was one of the last babies born at St. Elizabeth's before they shut down maternity ward there. Oh and yes, CSU does have a top notch vet school (but I was an English major and David was Industrail Engineering).

[wrabitdad]

On the Panama canal repo cruise, we had a few cabins that were "message boards" where you could learn about room changes, activity changes etc. Would anyone like to volunteer to be a keeper of the messages? Just a few folks and try to spread them out on the ship :)

It did come in handy when we had room changes and those folks that were delivering gifts knew where people may have moved to.

Debbie


Hi Debbie,

We'll volunteer for deck 7, sent you a PM.

Bob

[BobandLee]

Bob and Lee--this is such a small world! David worked at Sonoco-Crellin. We lived in a "new" subdivision just past Meijer on the edge of town (made for quick highway access for David to get to work). Rio was one of the last babies born at St. Elizabeth's before they shut down maternity ward there. Oh and yes, CSU does have a top notch vet school (but I was an English major and David was Industrail Engineering).

Small world. Check your pm.

Rio and I have something in common. I was born there :rolleyes1 years ago.

[EpcotKilterFan]

We could be the "message: room....we know what stateroom we are going to have for sure! AND I'll have my FISH HANGER! Connie

Hi Debbie,

We'll volunteer for deck 7, sent you a PM.

Bob

Great!!!!

We now have a message board at Room 8558 and Room 7562!:banana: I will probably do one on 5024. We may have to wait for the GTY's to see if we can get one on a lower deck :)

Linda can you make sure this gets in the Navigator? :thumbsup2

Thanks!
Debbie

[BobandLee]

Debbie, did anyone ever come up with another source for the "fish extenders"? We don't want to take our original one and the one we had on the 11 night disappeared.

Time for bed. Gotta rest up for that daylight savings time tomorrow.:lmao:

[wrabitdad]

Well the cruise must be getting closer, spending $$. :lmao: :lmao:

Just ordered a new mini camcorder for all the new ports. Now just have to find the time to learn to use it before we leave.

Bob

[cquick]

We live in the DFW metroplex. Marlea is originally from Virginia, and I grew up in Indiana. You can probably tell from my DIS board username that I grew up in Indiana - all you euchre players out there!
Kurt

HEY!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: We are originallyfrom Illinois! My DH absolutely loves to play EUCHRE, nobody down here has heard of it unless they are from IL, IN, WI, or IA!

We'll bring our cards and hope for a MOON HAND! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[kayleeshae]

I'm from Terre Haute, Indiana, I work in Indianapolis. I think I havebeen playing Euchre since elementary school. Would love to come play with the group

Shannon

[cquick]

Pal runs aroung 80.00

::MickeyMo Pal Mickey is $65.00 at WDW. Outfits are $12. ( But I have been at home after my knee surgery since Feb. 20)

[cquick]

Debbie, did anyone ever come up with another source for the "fish extenders"? We don't want to take our original one and the one we had on the 11 night disappeared.

Time for bed. Gotta rest up for that daylight savings time tomorrow.:lmao:


Wasn't there someone who said she would make Fish Extenders? I should take a look at mine to see if I could work up a new one. Connie

[Michelle2]

I was wondering what plans everyone had for the Gibraltar day....Anyone doing anything that is not a DCL excursion, but more on your own? I am getting creative, and want to know if anyone is too. LOL

[Scott H]

Bob, The CSU Vet School is great, they gave us 4 extra years with Yuki, it is an unbelievable place. The oncology wing is top notch, and if any one has furry friend with cancer that is the place to go.

We found a single fish extender. Found it at the dollar store. This might be a good place to start looking.

Looks like we are in for a nice day weather wise here in WY.

Debbie et al, just adding Atlantic maps for the crossing. Gotta know where we are.


Hope the spring ahead is not too hard on ya all. I feel like I got an extra hour of sleep. LOL

[Scott H]

Ok , refresh my little brain, did I mention a ½way point event or something like that????

Debbie and Lynn will keep me in line on this.

Lynn says I did and something about Burbon was involved.

Linda put it the mini Navigator and it will happen.

[tazzmacd]

I was wondering what plans everyone had for the Gibraltar day....Anyone doing anything that is not a DCL excursion, but more on your own? I am getting creative, and want to know if anyone is too. LOL

We are not planning to do any DCL excursions for Gibratar, I think we are going to do it on our own. Being so small and from what I have found out I think we can do it on our own without too much trouble. Cadiz is the one we are having an issue with. With a 6 year old we are not sure what we can do that will keep his interest. Thought the equestrian school but not sure now. Have to go look over them again or see if there are any other tours that we can do ourselves.

I would volunteer for the message board for the lower levels but having a guaranteed room I don't know what my cabin number is yet.

Cheers!!

Pat

[tig82174]

Oh my....the Euchre players abound!! How fun....I haven't played Euchre seriously in YEEEEEAAARS! When I was in college I used to work every summer at an 8-week camp for kids with special challenges in Northern Michigan. (We had kids with varying degrees of mobility challenges, kids who were blind or otherwise visually impaired and kids who were Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing....I was the lead counselor for the Deaf boys group because I sign fluently). Lights out for the campers was at 9pm and the staff then had until midnight as "free time".....but the camp was VERY rurally located so there really wasn't much to do (we didn't even get TV reception up there!!!) so we used to all sit around and eat munchies and play Euchre all night every night......aaaaah...the good ole days!! :thumbsup2

OK....question...not to sound uninformed but what exactly is "GTY"?? I'm not familiar with that acronym.

:tigger:

Erik

[tazzmacd]

Forgot to ask this earlier, for the parents that have young kids, 6 year old for instance, what do you do at night if you want to go out dancing or just hang with other adults for the night? Being our first cruise I am not sure, anybody have some helpful advice for me.

Cheers!!

Pat

[tig82174]

Oh....I have another question.....did we make a final determination on who was going to make the banner for the cruise? Jason and I were shopping in WallyWorld yesterday and we did see some inexpensive fabric.....I know that seulater volunteered to do it (but she's also, if I recall, doing the navigators...so I don't want her to have to do everything) and that milestogo was willing, too.....there may have been some others in the Orlando area who had volunteered to do it, too because then nobody would have to fly with it or anything.........but if people want Jason and I to work on that we're willing but we need to get hopping on it....because for us we now have just 54 DAYS before we fly out for the beginning of our trip :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: !!!

:tigger:
Erik

[Scott H]

Eric, "GTY" is used when you booked and were not assigned a staterrom. You are guarenteed a room in a specific catagory, at that price. Come sailing day you might get an upgrade to a better room for the price you booked. We had it once and it drove me nuts not knowing what room we had.

Would like to learn some basic signing.

[NHdisneylover]

I was wondering what plans everyone had for the Gibraltar day....Anyone doing anything that is not a DCL excursion, but more on your own? I am getting creative, and want to know if anyone is too. LOL

We will be doing all of the ports on our own. Gibraltar should be particularly easy as it is so small. Here is what we plan to do: We will be walking. We plan on heading to the botanical gardens and cathcing the cable car up to the top of the ROCK (cost is 9 ponds and includes entrance to ape den and caves). We'll explore ST MICAHAEL"S CAVE and the APE DEN. I must also find some good British FISH N CHIPS at a local pub.

[NHdisneylover]

Forgot to ask this earlier, for the parents that have young kids, 6 year old for instance, what do you do at night if you want to go out dancing or just hang with other adults for the night? Being our first cruise I am not sure, anybody have some helpful advice for me.

Cheers!!

Pat

The clubs stay open quite late (I am thinking it was one in the morning). You can drop your little one off in jammies and they put them on mats in fornt of a movie around ten. Most are sound asleep by pick-up time. It is funny to be in the adult clubs and watch half the attendees rush out all out once five minutes before club closing:goodvibes

[misseulalie]

I am looking for some recommendations for books to read while on board. I like historical, historical fiction, and current events. (For example, Da Vinci Code, Freakonomics, The Overacheivers, John Stossel's book, etc...)

Has anyone read 1776?

Any suggestions???

Something interesting, but I'm not looking for War and peace. I don't want to think TOO hard:lmao:

and please, no science fiction...it makes me gag....:scared:

[tazzmacd]

Thanks for the info on the kids clubs, that helps!!

As for the books, if you are going to read the Da Vinci Code I strongly recommend that you read Angels and Demons first I personally liked it better then the Da Vinci Code.

I need to bring some books to read also, just need to figure out which ones I want to bring. I figure 2 might be good since there is a nice long plane ride back home afterwards.

Cheers!!

Pat

[Scott H]

Books... Like Pat said Angels and Demons first, these books were quick reads for me.

I really liked 1776, and if you are doing a Panama Canal transit do read (it is a must) Path Between the Seas, both by David McCullough. I might have to get Mornings on Horse Back, about Teddy Roosevelt.

Hadley, Fish and Chips sounds great. Good Idea.

Nice day here so we are off with the pups to check out some of the local parks and geo-cache, whilst there.

Might have to see if there are any Geo-caches in our ports of call. There are a couple at DLP.

Have a great day, WOW this trip is coming up pretty soon, I better get to Packing. LOL

[milestogo]

OK Hadley...you MUST get into that dress now that you've taunted us all with the visuals! I am picturing from your description Marilyn Monroe or Madonna's "Material Girl" video with the strapless hot pink fitted gown with the bow and train in the back....long hot pink opera gloves...lots of diamonds....and a crew of handsome men in tuxedoes hoisting you over their heads and carrying you around....what a spectacular way to enter for dinner one night! That is exactly what I had in my head!:)


Kelly, good info, sounds like sweatshirt sales will be in order.

If you are partial, like I am to this style of shirts, check out www.rum-reggae.com, these shirts travel very well.
This site looks like us!


Welcome Kurt and family! Nice to see some more kids.


Roserae, DON’T WORRY, ITS CASUAL AND A VACATION!


Pal runs aroung 80.00 I feel it is worth it, he tells us when parades are starting, about short attraction lines. he tells the corniest jokes and plays simple games (great for kids to keep them occupied - be they big or little ) Don't be suprised when it feels like he is having a seizure - that is how you find out he wants to say something !!

Pal Mickey is $65.00 at WDW. Outfits are $12. ( But I have been at home after my knee surgery since Feb. 20)

Thanks, UGH more money, but it sounds great! It last forever right? batteries??


Euchre, I have no idea what this is and I can't pronounce it:eek:



Wasn't there someone who said she would make Fish Extenders? I should take a look at mine to see if I could work up a new one. Connie

I was going to make one, but I was given one as a lovely gift:cloud9:


was wondering what plans everyone had for the Gibraltar day....Anyone doing anything that is not a DCL excursion, but more on your own?
We're doing both Cadiz and Gibraltar on our own. BUT we are doing the walking tour of Cadiz in the am and then going back out on our own. Flamenco that night.

Hadley, Fish and Chips sounds great. Good Idea
Jonathan will love this idea!

Hadley, Fish and Chips sounds great. Good Idea

[Euchre_U]

BobandLee - I lived in West Lafayette for 2 years while I completed my BSIE degree. We did our senior engineering project at Caterpillar out by I-65.

NHdisneylover - I grew up near Muncie, but lived at school 9 months of the year.

kayleeshae - I think you said you lived in Terre Haute - I spent three years in Greencastle. I know IN Hwy 421 between W. Lafayette and Greencastle intimately.

tig82714 - sometimes you just have to trump your partner's ace. More than likely, though, you should have just "gone alone" to make the point. In high school, there were 5 or 6 of us that would play 3-4 games of euchre during lunch. We would deal and play - boom, boom, boom, boom, boom - point or set.

Scott H - my high school in Indiana was one of two in the county that did not have football, so basketball started for us in September. Talk about Hysteria - just like out of the movie "Hoosiers" everyone had basketball goals on the barns and on poles in their gravel driveways.

cquick - bring your cards and I'm sure we can arrange two or three games either poolside, barside, topsider-side, or which ever side there's an extra hour.


Back to my sleep-deprived daylight savings time morning.


Kurt

[milestogo]

Today's Trivia Question is:

One Man voiced Two different princes?

Now, I did find a possible answer to your question, but I did have to IMDB. I had a guess about where I would find the answer, but it would be on my DISAVOWED list. But I suppose there could be multiple answers. So since I didn't get the answer the right way, I will leave it for someone else.

Go for it Hope! Nobody else got this one.

[Michelle2]

So it wasn't Peter Ustinov in Robin Hood, or was that something different since it was a prince and a king? I am a little confused....:)

[Michelle2]

Thanks to the ones that posted what they were doing in Gibraltar....the only reason I was asking, was that its really tempting to take a ferry over to Tangier (about 14 km, or 80 minutes by fast ferry), and hire a private guide for a highlight tour, but did not know if that was something that was a good idea or not.
I guess I figured that if people can spend alot of time transfering over to St. John from St. Thomas, maybe this could be done too. But I don't want to do anything that would be risky or jeopardizing our safety....I am just looking into it, so nothing is decided yet....

[tazzmacd]

Might have to see if there are any Geo-caches in our ports of call. There are a couple at DLP.


Scott, This crossed my mind also. Might have to spend some time looking into that one. That is a great way to see the sights!!

Cheers!!

Pat

[seaulater]

Hi all. Finally home late last night from my last business trip for awhile (hopefully). Now I can concentrate on my next two trips for pleasure!

Here's the answers to questions I read:

Great!!!!

We now have a message board at Room 8558 and Room 7562!:banana: I will probably do one on 5024. We may have to wait for the GTY's to see if we can get one on a lower deck :)

Linda can you make sure this gets in the Navigator? :thumbsup2

Thanks!
Debbie

Done!

Ok , refresh my little brain, did I mention a ½way point event or something like that????

Debbie and Lynn will keep me in line on this.

Lynn says I did and something about Burbon was involved.

Linda put it the mini Navigator and it will happen.

Done, just let me know what the halfway point is. If I remember right Scott, you were going to have a halfway party!

Oh....I have another question.....did we make a final determination on who was going to make the banner for the cruise? Jason and I were shopping in WallyWorld yesterday and we did see some inexpensive fabric.....I know that seulater volunteered to do it (but she's also, if I recall, doing the navigators...so I don't want her to have to do everything) and that milestogo was willing, too.....there may have been some others in the Orlando area who had volunteered to do it, too because then nobody would have to fly with it or anything.........but if people want Jason and I to work on that we're willing but we need to get hopping on it....because for us we now have just 54 DAYS before we fly out for the beginning of our trip :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: !!!

:tigger:
Erik

If someone else is willing to do the banner, that's great. Just let me know so I can make plans or no plans accordingly!

Okay, now to clean the house and head over to the $100 store which is really the $300 store!

[tazzmacd]

Scott, did a fast look up. Looks like Cadiz has a couple of caches, but Tenerife has a few on teh outskirts of the city that you might be able to do depending on the excursion that you do. Now Gilbraltor has a ton that we can do. Have to put that on the list to pull out so we can do them while we are there. Looks like Barcelona also has a ton to do. Guess I will be packing the GPS with me for the trip.

[milestogo]

Michelle2: Yes the answer to the Trivia Question:
One voice as a prince and a king was Peter Ustinov - you got it!
The question that nobody has answered: One man's voice played two princes? You can officially cheat (using the internet) since nobody knew it.

I forgot to answer Eric's question: No, we won't have time or ability to get the banner made. I asked about it originally because I wasn't sure who actually did it the first time and thought it would be really cool. I figured someone would be willing to do it.

[milestogo]

misseulalie: DH recommends: Ken Follet's The Pillars of the Earth (I think?) I'm reading Psychological Testing (not so light) and Shopaholic and Baby (completely mindless) and Social Intelligence, so I'm not much help. I am currently finishing Frances Mayes: A year in the world. It is all about her travels through the Spain, France, Portugal, Morocco, Italy and some of the islands. It's been wonderfully descriptive, but its a slow listen on audio.

[ssnyder]

Hi everyone,

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

Euchre - that brings back memories of playing with my grandfather when I was growing up in Iowa. I love games.

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

Someone mentioned that the passporter said that jeans were not allowed in the dining rooms. That was the original guideline, but Disney relaxed this a couple of years ago.

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

[Michelle2]

milestogo, since you like trivia too, while I was looking for the 2 prince question, I found that the fairygodmother in Cinderella, Flora on Sleeping Beauty and the Queen of Hearts were by the same person. The first 2 are pretty obvious, but I never would have guessed that the QOH and FG were the same person....

[Scott H]

Hi all. Finally home late last night from my last business trip for awhile (hopefully). Now I can concentrate on my next two trips for pleasure!

Here's the answers to questions I read:



Done!



Done, just let me know what the halfway point is. If I remember right Scott, you were going to have a halfway party!



If someone else is willing to do the banner, that's great. Just let me know so I can make plans or no plans accordingly!

Okay, now to clean the house and head over to the $100 store which is really the $300 store!

Thanks Linda a 1/2 way party it is, Burbon for sure, or Ice Tea, or wine, or lemonade, etc etc etc.......:thumbsup2

[BobandLee]

Thanks Linda a 1/2 way party it is, Burbon for sure, or Ice Tea, or wine, or lemonade, etc etc etc.......:thumbsup2

Did someone say Bourbon? :tongue:
Have a great day, WOW this trip is coming up pretty soon, I better get to Packing. LOLYou mean you haven't packed yet? :rotfl:

....Euchre - that brings back memories of playing with my grandfather when I was growing up in Iowa. I love games.
.....
My grandmother taught me. Lot of patience. She was probably the best at Euchre that I knew.
For those who don't know what the heck we are talking about....<EUCHRE> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euchre)

[Scott H]

Scott, did a fast look up. Looks like Cadiz has a couple of caches, but Tenerife has a few on teh outskirts of the city that you might be able to do depending on the excursion that you do. Now Gilbraltor has a ton that we can do. Have to put that on the list to pull out so we can do them while we are there. Looks like Barcelona also has a ton to do. Guess I will be packing the GPS with me for the trip.


KEWL!!! there are a couple on CC. No snorkel gear on this trip so will just check the island out.

[Scott H]

Did someone say Bourbon? :tongue:




Bob, you are too much like the Cornel at the Adventures Club. Yes there will be Bourbon.

[BobandLee]

BobandLee - I lived in West Lafayette for 2 years while I completed my BSIE degree. We did our senior engineering project at Caterpillar out by I-65.

NHdisneylover - I grew up near Muncie, but lived at school 9 months of the year.

kayleeshae - I think you said you lived in Terre Haute - I spent three years in Greencastle. I know IN Hwy 421 between W. Lafayette and Greencastle intimately.

Scott H - my high school in Indiana was one of two in the county that did not have football, so basketball started for us in September. Talk about Hysteria - just like out of the movie "Hoosiers" everyone had basketball goals on the barns and on poles in their gravel driveways.

Kurt

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

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

Scott, what he says about basketball is true. Hoops everywhere.
However, and I found this hard to believe, not all High Schools have basketball teams.
Of the 400 HS in the state, only 393 have basketball teams and only 320 have football teams. In our area, there is only one school that does not play football and they all play basketball!

[BobandLee]

Now that I have caught up with reading the thread...

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. The weather here was sunny and the temps above normal.

Starting to get pumped about the cruise. We normally don't pack until the week of the cruise. This one will require a bit more thought than normal considering the baggage restrictions on the way back.
Also, since we are flying in the day of and going straight to the ship, I need a way to get my Kahlua and bourbon down to Florida? UPS or FedX?
Will have to think about songs to get in the cruise mode. Several Buffett songs come to mind, but will have to come up with more.

Everyone enjoy what is left of the weekend and have a good week.:wave2:
Time for the NCAA tourney pairings.:banana:

[Scott H]

Now that I have caught up with reading the thread...

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. The weather here was sunny and the temps above normal.

Starting to get pumped about the cruise. We normally don't pack until the week of the cruise. This one will require a bit more thought than normal considering the baggage restrictions on the way back.
Also, since we are flying in the day of and going straight to the ship, I need a way to get my Kahlua and bourbon down to Florida? UPS or FedX?
Will have to think about songs to get in the cruise mode. Several Buffett songs come to mind, but will have to come up with more.

Everyone enjoy what is left of the weekend and have a good week.:wave2:
Time for the NCAA tourney pairings.:banana:

Bob, since I have to get to a Liq Store in Fl before the cruise , I would pick up some supplies for ya. No Probs

[tig82174]

Eric, "GTY" is used when you booked and were not assigned a staterrom. You are guarenteed a room in a specific catagory, at that price. Come sailing day you might get an upgrade to a better room for the price you booked. We had it once and it drove me nuts not knowing what room we had.

Would like to learn some basic signing.

How would that happen to someone that they book and pay for a room but DCL is not able to give them their stateroom number? That's never happened to me/us before so I was just curious.

And as for learning some basic signing....I'd be happy to teach people some sign(s) onboard....maybe a DisBoard sign of the day!! If I get creative vefore the trip, maybe I'll even make small posters with the signs of the day and post them on our stateroom door each day! :)

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Erik

[Scott H]

How would that happen to someone that they book and pay for a room but DCL is not able to give them their stateroom number? That's never happened to me/us before so I was just curious.

And as for learning some basic signing....I'd be happy to teach people some sign(s) onboard....maybe a DisBoard sign of the day!! If I get creative vefore the trip, maybe I'll even make small posters with the signs of the day and post them on our stateroom door each day! :)

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Erik

KEWL on the signing, what a great idea, KEWL will have to be the Sail A Way word for signing:thumbsup2

I think what DCL is doing is over selling like airlines do with seats on a plane. Just a guess.

[misseulalie]

Thanks to the ones that posted what they were doing in Gibraltar....the only reason I was asking, was that its really tempting to take a ferry over to Tangier (about 14 km, or 80 minutes by fast ferry), and hire a private guide for a highlight tour, but did not know if that was something that was a good idea or not.
I guess I figured that if people can spend alot of time transfering over to St. John from St. Thomas, maybe this could be done too. But I don't want to do anything that would be risky or jeopardizing our safety....I am just looking into it, so nothing is decided yet....


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

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

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

[disneycruising]

:offtopic:

:banana: Our children's group is growing! :banana: We have 20 children on our list!! If you would like to sign your child up, let me know.

After your child has joined, can you please help them to create a bio page about themselves. We do have quite a few younger children :cutie: that are not able to post daily. I would like them to be able to find a friend their own age, someone that might be in their age group on the cruise. I think creating a page about themselves, is the best way for the little ones to get to know each other.

If you have signed up and didn't received your invite. Send me a pm and let me know.;)

[NHdisneylover]

How would that happen to someone that they book and pay for a room but DCL is not able to give them their stateroom number? That's never happened to me/us before so I was just curious.

And as for learning some basic signing....I'd be happy to teach people some sign(s) onboard....maybe a DisBoard sign of the day!! If I get creative vefore the trip, maybe I'll even make small posters with the signs of the day and post them on our stateroom door each day! :)

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Erik

Signing class:) :) :) Hurray. I took a class several years ago in Michigan (Detroit area--we lived there almost 5 years between Indiana and New Hampshire) and really enjoyed it (but couldn't find a continuing class and have forgotten most of what I learned:sad2:

The GTY rooms give Disney more flexibility. By selling GTY rooms they can fill whatever other rooms people want to book and hold and put those of us in GTYs wherever. So, I pay for a cat. 12 and the WORST case scenario for me is I stay in a Cat. 12 (actually as no cat. 12s sleep 4 the actual worst case is a cat. 11 but I am not supposed to know that according to Disney). I have to deal with the frustration of not really knowing my cabin number for months (and it can be changed again even at the last minute), but I get a great rate and I MAY get a much better room (I do know of people who have been bumped up as high as cat 4). Disney does not make much off of me, but they get the advantage of being able to sell whichever specific rooms people want (if lots of people want to book cat 11s they can move me up, if lots want cat 4-6 they'll move me down, etc.) allowing them to have a better chance of filling the ship. Am I making any sense with this explanation?

[roserae]

misseulalie: DH recommends: Ken Follet's The Pillars of the Earth (I think?)

This is one of my favorite books of all time. Love it!

[tig82174]

Signing class:) :) :) Hurray. I took a class several years ago in Michigan (Detroit area--we lived there almost 5 years between Indiana and New Hampshire) and really enjoyed it (but couldn't find a continuing class and have forgotten most of what I learned:sad2:

The GTY rooms give Disney more flexibility. By selling GTY rooms they can fill whatever other rooms people want to book and hold and put those of us in GTYs wherever. So, I pay for a cat. 12 and the WORST case scenario for me is I stay in a Cat. 12 (actually as no cat. 12s sleep 4 the actual worst case is a cat. 11 but I am not supposed to know that according to Disney). I have to deal with the frustration of not really knowing my cabin number for months (and it can be changed again even at the last minute), but I get a great rate and I MAY get a much better room (I do know of people who have been bumped up as high as cat 4). Disney does not make much off of me, but they get the advantage of being able to sell whichever specific rooms people want (if lots of people want to book cat 11s they can move me up, if lots want cat 4-6 they'll move me down, etc.) allowing them to have a better chance of filling the ship. Am I making any sense with this explanation?


Yes you make perfect sense....I've never heard of booking that way but it makes sense....I assume that if you want to book a GTY room you let them know when you book and what your "minimum" stateroom category would be? Or are GTY rooms automatically baselined at Cat. 12 and then lucky people get bumped up?

As for signing....yes I'm always amazed by how many people are fascinated by ASL...I actually grew up signing becasue I have Deaf family members & relatives so I've been fluent in sign as long as I can recall....although I don't get as much practice as I once did either. Rochester actually has a very large Deaf community but, ironically, all but one or two of my Deaf friends (who I see only rarely) have left the area. So even if I don't muster up the energy to make a sign for my door each day....feel free to grab me aboard or on excursions or whatever and ask me for a few new signs each day! :)


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Erik

[kpros]

Hi Everyone - here is the latest lanyard and name badge list:

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

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

not completed yet:
crazy4pooh&eeyore - Nancy, Nicole
Euchre_U - Kurt, Marlea, Kyan Grace, Kristopher

Posted on the tread but didn't provide names:
Magical_Dreams
juliekatie

Still not decided:
Suecot2000 - Sue

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

Please take a took at your listing here - remember that what you see on this list is how the names will appear on the name badges.

Ken

[NHdisneylover]

So far as I know GTYs are usually only offered for cat 12 (I do think once in a while htey are offered for higher). They are not offered all the time. It seems they are offered whenever Disney has a sailing which starts off fillnig slowly. This is the first time we have booked such a thing and the first cruise we have taken where it has been offered for the dates we are taking.

[NHdisneylover]

Ken,
Many thanks for the name badges/lanyards. Looks like a lot of work getting so many names spelled correctly and organized.

[tazzmacd]

Ken,
Many thanks for the name badges/lanyards. Looks like a lot of work getting so many names spelled correctly and organized.


I agree, thanks Ken!!

[padalyn]

Great!!!!

We now have a message board at Room 8558 and Room 7562!:banana: I will probably do one on 5024. We may have to wait for the GTY's to see if we can get one on a lower deck :)

Linda can you make sure this gets in the Navigator? :thumbsup2

Thanks!
Debbie


I can volunteer for deck 6 if you need someone....

[padalyn]

Pal runs aroung 80.00 I feel it is worth it, he tells us when parades are starting, about short attraction lines. he tells the corniest jokes and plays simple games (great for kids to keep them occupied - be they big or little ) Don't be suprised when it feels like he is having a seizure - that is how you find out he wants to say something !!

Pal Mickey is $65.00 at WDW. Outfits are $12. ( But I have been at home after my knee surgery since Feb. 20)

Thanks, UGH more money, but it sounds great! It last forever right? batteries??


he takes batteries - 4 AA if I recall - they last longer if one remembers to turn him off!

[padalyn]

Ken - thank you so much for taking that on - tracking people down can be a PITA....

thanks again :)

[kpros]

Ken - thank you so much for taking that on - tracking people down can be a PITA....

thanks again :)

Thanks - it really is a fun task - but I always worry about spelling someones name wrong or leaving someone out.

And thanks also should go to everyone of the lanyard team for funding the name badges and lanyards so that disboards get these for free!

Ken

[NHdisneylover]

YES--thank you to ALL of you on the team:goodvibes What a truly nice and generous group of people.

[disneycruising]

Thanks - it really is a fun task - but I always worry about spelling someones name wrong or leaving someone out.

And thanks also should go to everyone of the lanyard team for funding the name badges and lanyards so that disboards get these for free!

Ken


:grouphug: Yes, I big thank you to everyone that put this together for us!:grouphug:

[BobandLee]

Ken,
Many thanks for the name badges/lanyards. Looks like a lot of work getting so many names spelled correctly and organized.

I agree, thanks Ken!!

Ken - thank you so much for taking that on - tracking people down can be a PITA....

thanks again :)

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

Thanks Ken and Shari.:thumbsup2

[Kissimmee]

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

Thanks Ken and Shari.:thumbsup2

This part is all new to us. Can you fill me in. How can we help?

[gydell]

Just checking in and it looks like a lot has been going on. I will have to catch up when I get home. It is 88 here in sunny Puerta Vallarta!

[EpcotKilterFan]

Thanks Ken and the lanyard team :) Glad to be one of those "lanyard people" :thumbsup2

The roster is updated. :surfweb:

We are at 58 staterooms! Which is 6.6% of all staterooms... and we know the ship is not sold out, so the percentage of the ship that are DIS'rs can be much bigger :)

113 adults 37 kids!!

It will be exciting when people are assigned their stateroom numbers. And the message board people are going to be invaluable with all the changes!

Luckily I have an excel spreadsheet of all the cruisers:thumbsup2 :rotfl: no other way to keep track!

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I spent part of the day taking pictures with my new camera. Boy I have alot to learn.

Debbie

[tig82174]

This part is all new to us. Can you fill me in. How can we help?

You don't need to help....Ken and Shari did all the work....and a long while back a bunch of us who have been on the boards from pretty close to the start all chipped in to help cover the cost......it's Ken's treat to everyone (with a little help from us).....so all you have to do is be on the roster, make sure your name is right on Ken's list....and then show up and have an awesome time....that's all the thanks and help Ken seems to need!!:cool1: :cool1:

(Did I sum that up pretty accurately there, Ken? ;) )


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

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Erik

[EpcotKilterFan]

(I'm in a bit of a cheerleader mood at the moment because a few hours ago my cheerleading squad called me from Orlando where they finished their big competition late this evening....and informed me that I am the tumbling coach of the now official NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!:cheer2: :cheer2: )

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Erik

Congratulations!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :dance3: :dance3: :banana: :banana:

Debbie

[padalyn]

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

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Erik

Congrats!! National champs is a great honor!!

[milestogo]

Wow, Erik. That is fantastic. How exciting!!! Did you see my post about all the cheerleaders out here last week? Disney must make a mint on all the cheer families. :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[kpros]

This part is all new to us. Can you fill me in. How can we help?

You don't need to help....Ken and Shari did all the work....and a long while back a bunch of us who have been on the boards from pretty close to the start all chipped in to help cover the cost......it's Ken's treat to everyone (with a little help from us).....so all you have to do is be on the roster, make sure your name is right on Ken's list....and then show up and have an awesome time....that's all the thanks and help Ken seems to need!!:cool1: :cool1:

(Did I sum that up pretty accurately there, Ken? ;) )


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

:tigger:

Erik


Erik - congrats on the national championship! That's great. I know how it feels - my son won a national championship in youth volleyball a few years back. It's a great feeling to have the hard work, time and effort validated.

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

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

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

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

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

[Kissimmee]

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

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

[milestogo]

Hey, Goofy and Pluto are dogs, put a hat on him and nobody should notice! Can he sign autograph books?pluto: :goofy:

[Juergen]

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

have a nice day

Juergen