Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.3

[DisneyVegas1]

WELCOME




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Cruise Itinerary 14 day West Bound Schedule (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/cruises/detail?name=14NightMediterraneanWestCruiseDetailPa ge)



MORE INFORMATION TO COME

Our website is officially up and running!!!

www.transatlanticpirates.com

The official email roll call or anything else you want on the website is rollcall@transatlanticpirates.com

I can't wait to start the roll call!!!

Feel free to send me whatever you want for your roll call. Here are some things that are nice for everyone to know...

DIS Name
First names of those attending
Ages of Kids
How many cruises
Celebrating anything special?
Stateroom # (especially important for gift giving )
A Photo (if you do not want a photo posted send me a clip art or something, I also have a HUGE database of Disney characters I can stick on there if you do not have one)

Let me know if you have any questions!

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Attention Attention !!!!


March 13th 2010 Disneyland DIS meet

Details to come soon ....

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Pirate Night

Characters of POTC on Pirate Night

Actually , if anyone has any interest in doing a Character On Pirate Night from one of the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies please let me know , as we did this on the last cruise and it was great ... So far we have Capt Jack of course , Elisabeth Swan from Dead Mans Chest - Tia Dalma - Teague Sparrow (jackies dad lol ) - Capt Sao Feng - and Capt Davey Jones ....

So we have LOTS of characters open , plenty versions of Elisabeth Swann , commodore Norrington - Will Turner - Barbossa - Mr.Gibbs - Mr . Cotton - Pintel - Regetti - Beckett- Scarlet- Giselle - BootStrap Bill-my personal fave Anna Maria - and a host of others including just being a swabbie and or Wench , me likes the Salty Wenches ...lol if you have any questions or interest please let me know ....

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WB TransAtlantic Pirates Google Map

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Kids Thread ( This is for Kids Only)

Kids of the TransAtlantic Pirates (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2001553)


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ATTENTION!! ATTENTION ON DECK !!

Okay all you Pirates,Princesses,Wenches,Swabbies and just you regular folk , I just got done talking to my T shirt printer (He does all the uniforms and Tees for my 6 Football teams) and He has cleared our design for the Cruise Embarkation T shirt - These will be silk screened and will look wonderful ... We will only be doing White as it will be Hot Hot Hot when we leave Barcelona , ( I was going to do Black but we opted against it)

So , below is the design for the Front and Back of the Official TransAtlantic Pirates Embarkation T-Shirt - We will not take orders till May of 2010 - Cost should be around 10.00 to 12.00 dollars per shirt , maybe less plus shipping charge .... We will probably take order for about a month to allow enough time for shipping to everyone .... So without further ado , Here is the Design
























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That is all , now back to your daily duties ...

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SIGN UPS FOR LANYARDS CAN NOW BEGIN!!!

If you are interested in having lanyards made up for you & your traveling party (free of charge thanks to the generous support/donation of members of the "lanyard team" who will help pay for the project), please send an email to the following email address: WBTAlanyards@yahoo.com

In your email please include ALL of the following information:

1.) DIS Screenname---SPELLED & CAPITALIZED THE WAY YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR NAME BADGE (Note: If there is one main poster for an entire family or group, then just submit the one DIS name. If other members in your group have their own DIS names they'd like printed, then please include their DIS names, as well.)
2.) First names for every member of your group---please make sure correct spellings are submitted!! (Note: Please make the first name on your list the name that coincides with the primary DIS name. If there are multiple DIS names in your group, please list DIS name and First name together)
3.) Stateroom Number---You only need to submit one stateroom number per group even if you are spread out over multiple staterooms.
4.) If you are on the B2B with the last 10-night Med, please indicate that, as well---I will have the lanyards for the B2Bers available on day of embarkation for the Med cruise so that even though we are a much smaller crew...we'll see and recognize each other around the ship

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Cruise Banner (logo) for signature lines



Thar be many a crew asking me if they can be adding the cruise banner to there signature , And I figured I wouldnt keep it all to me onesies so here be three different sizes you can be adding to your signature line , Beware , those crewmates that dont be adding it could find themselves walking the plank come Sept 2010 ...Savvy ??

Instructions to add Banner to signature line Thanks Tia

Right click the size logo that you want and select properties. Copy the link then go to User CP and Edit Signature. Using the little yellow square (looks like a picture of mountains) above the signature box, paste the link that you copies from the photo properties. Make sure you don't get 2 http entries. Instead of using the yellow box, you can just type then paste the link and end with - no spaces in between the brackets and the link.

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pirate: pirate:

A Brief Photo History of Your Captain pirate:

Captains Transformation Pics (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28066188&postcount=398)



Where to get Adult Beverages before the cruise in Barcelona

Before the 2007 TA, we discovered the wine shop in El Corte Ingles, which is a department store located at the top of Las Ramblas. The wine department is on the lower level, in the grocery store. The selection is fabulous, and the prices incredible!


Pirates doing B2B

pirate: meaning the last Med cruise and the TransAtlanticpirate:


Bear's Mates - Linda & Frank
cruiseletters - never seen a name to go with this one
DisneyCruisin - Jen
DisneyVegas1 - Todd, Melissa, (maybe) Dylan, & Destin
gofenmom - Georgiana & her friend Melody (my tablemates on EBPC)
Grandma x3 - Chris & Paul
OCD for WD - Kimberly
OKW93 - Michael & Susan
Pluto, - Glenn & Edna
renegade7 - Johanna (my roommate)
TheFairyGodmother & disneypilots - Laura & Mark
tig82174 - Erik & Jason


Morphing Cruise Logo's for those doing B2B

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[DisneyVegas1]

Please do not post here till the Mods have closed Pt 2

Thank You

pirate:

[Terapin]

Can I post the first post? :banana: The other one has been closed!

[DisneyVegas1]

Would have been nice for the MOD to at least have posted the link to this thread geeezzz Pirate


:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:


pirate:

[MagicMe]

Since the other post is closed and I'm not sure if my post will get seen I thought I would repost here:

To nordkin - Donna, so sorry to hear about your heart attack but so glad you survived and are mending well. If you don't mind my asking - I hear so often that women experience different symptoms then men and was wondering if your symptoms were the same. I volunteer on our first aid team and work and I would hate if I missed anything that would save someone's life.


To Terapin: Welcome!!! :cheer2:I think we have quite a group of people and will have a great time!


AND to Erik: great to hear from you again! How was the trip????
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[Buckeye Gal]

I'm noticing more tickers! I'm thinking it may be time for me, too, so I might start looking into that this week. :goodvibes

Sadly, I haven't posted or kept up with you guys in awhile, so I wanted to mention that several weeks ago I noticed a slight decrease in price on our cruise. Soooooo, about 3 weeks ago I went ahead and moved from a GTY Cat 10 to a Cat 9 so I don't have to rely on the Upgrade Fairy for sunlight. :rotfl:

I'm very happy with 2004, which according to Stateroom Reports apparently has a couple more feet of room due to the ship's design at that location. In fact, one report for 2504 says it's 3'-4' longer...not sure about that, but nonetheless, it's more space! :woohoo:

[gismo1554]

Can I post the first post? :banana: The other one has been closed!

Hiya

Was catching up on old post and saw that you've joined us. Welcome onboard. So are the wedding plans in full swing then?

[paulasillars]

Welcome to those just coming aboard and hi to everyone else ... is it too soon to pack the suitcase? ;)

[gismo1554]

Adedward - Well done on sorting out the upgrade. I think with a cruise this long its best to go with somewhere you feel happy as youll be there a long time lol. Oh as for Spanish alot of the people will speak English in Barcelona. Me and my sister couldn't speak Spanish and had no problems really.

Terapin - Congrats on the 2 Cat 4s!

[gismo1554]

I'm noticing more tickers! I'm thinking it may be time for me, too, so I might start looking into that this week. :goodvibes

Sadly, I haven't posted or kept up with you guys in awhile, so I wanted to mention that several weeks ago I noticed a slight decrease in price on our cruise. Soooooo, about 3 weeks ago I went ahead and moved from a GTY Cat 10 to a Cat 9 so I don't have to rely on the Upgrade Fairy for sunlight. :rotfl:

I'm very happy with 2004, which according to Stateroom Reports apparently has a couple more feet of room due to the ship's design at that location. In fact, one report for 2504 says it's 3'-4' longer...not sure about that, but nonetheless, it's more space! :woohoo:

Congrats. Seems like everyone's going for the outside rooms lol

[gismo1554]

Welcome to those just coming aboard and hi to everyone else ... is it too soon to pack the suitcase? ;)

I don't know but I want to lol

[nordkin]

To nordkin - Donna, so sorry to hear about your heart attack but so glad you survived and are mending well. If you don't mind my asking - I hear so often that women experience different symptoms then men and was wondering if your symptoms were the same. I volunteer on our first aid team and work and I would hate if I missed anything that would save someone's life.



My symptoms were nausea, tightness in my chest, a sharp pain in my left shoulder, and a cold sweat. My cardiologist told me in the past when in doubt, chew a whole 325mg aspirin and get to the hospital. The aspirin opens your blood vessels to allow the blood to flow more freely. She also said you can never cry wolf when having chest pains or discomfort. They can tell from a blood test if you have had or are having a heart attack. There are two enzymes in your blood that elevate.

Good for you for volunteering for the first aid team. I work for an electric company and all of us are required to be recertified in first aid and CPR every year.

[TiggersPal]

Hello all - I was afraid I wouldn't find you all!:surfweb:

[GOS]

I'm here....popping over from thread #1

[TiggersPal]

It's quiet here - I hope everyone finds the thread!

[DisneyVegas1]

It's quiet here - I hope everyone finds the thread!

Like I said , would have been nice if the MOD that closed the thread would have provided a link in the final post :confused3:confused3

Thats how its been done before in the past

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[Terapin]

Hiya

Was catching up on old post and saw that you've joined us. Welcome onboard. So are the wedding plans in full swing then?

Thank you!

Yes, plans in full swing, indeed. We made our invitations and they are ready to send out. We've got many of the details worked out, but few implemented! I'm off-call this weekend so have some must-do's to do. It's fun, but expensive and a bit stressful. I'm so looking forward to it though. Many friends and family are joining us and I look forward to all the reunions. Plus, I get to look girly for the day (I'm normally just a little femme day to day!). Also, looking forward to our first cruise, our first vacation together, and some time to focus on being a couple after 12 years of parenting, sleepless nights, nursing, changing dipes, and wiping noses. Ahhhh to sleep in for 5 whole days! Bliss!

Thanks for asking.

[Buckeye Gal]

Donna (nordkin), I just read about your heart attack. I'm so thankful that you're on your way to recovery. I know you have a long road ahead. Hang in there! :hug:

Like I said , would have been nice if the MOD that closed the thread would have provided a link in the final post :confused3:confused3

Thats how its been done before in the past

pirate:

I sent Kathy a PM asking her to include the link. Hopefully she'll help us out!

[tweety0227]

Hi everyone...glad that I found you here.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi everyone!!!!

Just wanted to post over here and say hi! I'm had strep throat last week and now I'm having an allergy attack! I'm hoping that all of this illness crap goes away soon!

Hope everyone is doing well! :)

[MagicMe]

My symptoms were nausea, tightness in my chest, a sharp pain in my left shoulder, and a cold sweat. My cardiologist told me in the past when in doubt, chew a whole 325mg aspirin and get to the hospital. The aspirin opens your blood vessels to allow the blood to flow more freely. She also said you can never cry wolf when having chest pains or discomfort. They can tell from a blood test if you have had or are having a heart attack. There are two enzymes in your blood that elevate.

Good for you for volunteering for the first aid team. I work for an electric company and all of us are required to be recertified in first aid and CPR every year.

Donna - thanks for sharing. The symptons sound pretty much like what would be normal to expect. You often hear that women tend to have unusual symptoms and not as easy to diagnose. I'm glad there was someone with you that understood and got you the help you needed right away. Yes the aspirin thins the blood which helps the flow since most heart attacks can be caused by the build up in the arteries.

Certainly glad you're on the mend!

[DizzneyDAnn]

posting so I can find ya'll easier when I have something to say...

And so I can read all your fun stuff!

I saw Eric ... Hello!

[MrsMork]

Would have been nice for the MOD to at least have posted the link to this thread geeezzz Pirate


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pirate:

yep, would be nice!
It's quiet here - I hope everyone finds the thread!

Took a bit of searching, but I found us!

I sent Kathy a PM asking her to include the link. Hopefully she'll help us out!

Evidently she hasn't read your PM yet. :rolleyes1

[MagicMe]

Just bumping us back to page one to make it easier for others to find us!

[gpb_1]

I'm just wondering if Lorraine has checked in yet. I can not remember her Dis name! Lorraine, are you here????!!!!!


Hi Deanna,

I think she's been too busy with the holiday etc, but I'll make sure she does check in. We're both really looking forward to the repo - can't wait!

BTW her Dis name is Lorraine - imaginative eh lol

Giles

[gismo1554]

Thank you!

Yes, plans in full swing, indeed. We made our invitations and they are ready to send out. We've got many of the details worked out, but few implemented! I'm off-call this weekend so have some must-do's to do. It's fun, but expensive and a bit stressful. I'm so looking forward to it though. Many friends and family are joining us and I look forward to all the reunions. Plus, I get to look girly for the day (I'm normally just a little femme day to day!). Also, looking forward to our first cruise, our first vacation together, and some time to focus on being a couple after 12 years of parenting, sleepless nights, nursing, changing dipes, and wiping noses. Ahhhh to sleep in for 5 whole days! Bliss!

Thanks for asking.

lol Im sure it will be fantastic! Im sure it will all go well. Youll havew to keep us up to date with plans lol. I think we have a few weddings going on over the next year or so on here.

[renegade7]

Found you! Just popping in to say hi.

Life has been a bit crazy for me. I was supporting 7 (COO, Partner, 2 VPs and 3 associates) people and backing up the assistant to the President at work and finally broke down at work in April (sobbing at my desk - Guess I found my breaking point). So they have done some reorganization and now I only have 4 people to support (COO, 1 VP, 2 associates) and still back up the assistant to the President. I am hoping I still get to do the B2B, all depends on if we are in "fundraising" at work. Worst case I guess I will only get to do the Westbound Trans-Atlantic - I know Kimmy doesn't like that.

I have just now found the light at the end of the tunnel and have started my planning for the B2B (staying positive that I will get to do both). I figured best to start now since I am not sure how we have already entered June.

So based on my planning I thought I would share a few things...

1. I am planning on flying to BCN on 9/4 - You can start to book airline tickets around 330 days out (10/8/09) - right now I am finding 1-ways to be about $1480 and round-trip to cost $706. Then for the return on 10/3 from MCO to SFO I am getting $180 for a one-way. (I got these by basing travel on departing in 2009 close to the 2010 date and same day of the week) Not sure what Disney will charge to add air.

2. Not sure when you can start booking hotels in Barcelona, but would be interested in where people are thinking about staying. I see that Disney has their hotel list up (and they are different than 2007 - 2 are the same). In 2007 I stayed at the Hesperia Presidente which was quite nice. Booked on my own though a website and got a cheaper rate than Disney was charging and was able to add on transfers if I wanted to the port.

I hope to stay updated a bit better now that work is more sane, but I am marching in the San Francisco Renegades again this summer so starting last weekend, I am busy every weekend from now till Labor Day. So if you are in the Bay Area or in LA area (7/11 & 7/12) check out the schedule at our website (http://www.renegades.org/calendar). I think I am a glutton for punishment as this was much easier when I was younger.

TTFN

[MickeyAddict]

1. I am planning on flying to BCN on 9/4 - You can start to book airline tickets around 330 days out (10/8/09) - right now I am finding 1-ways to be about $1480 and round-trip to cost $706. TTFN

Be sure to check one-way flights on Aer Lingus. I just booked JFK to Rome for a Celebrity TA in November 2009. The one-way fare was only $372!

Marilyn

[TiggersPal]

Like I said , would have been nice if the MOD that closed the thread would have provided a link in the final post :confused3:confused3

Thats how its been done before in the past

pirate:
That was the first thing I looked for... not sure why - maybe they were taking a little nap?
Hi everyone...glad that I found you here.
ME TOO !
Just bumping us back to page one to make it easier for others to find us!
Well done!

I hope everyone has a good day - and HERE'S TO OUR HEALTH!:wizard:

[Lorraine]

Hi,

My husband, son and I are booked on a med cruise for 7/8. I toyed with the idea of the TA, but after looking at the headline costs on the DU website dismissed it as being far too expensive for a second holiday!

However, after meeting up with DizzneyDAnn whilst she was passing through Heathrow a couple of weeks ago i thought i would check out the costs just in case! I contacted DU and was astounded that the cost of the two week TA was over 50% cheaper than the 11 night med cruise! What could I do, it seemed such a good offer, it would be ridiculous to turn it down! We were initially quoted on a Cat 6 but we could not chose the stateroom, but for an extra $400 we upgraded to a cat 4 which we could chose. So we are booked, just four weeks between the two cruises! I did toy with canceling the med cruise, it does now seem amazingly over priced, but as our son is not coming on the TA felt it was a bit mean to tell him we are not going. I intend to keep an eye on the costs of the med cruise in case they come down with the lack of interest.

So there we go, we are booked and i am soooo looking forward to all those sea days and spending time with DizzneyDAnn and her family.

We did the last WB TA and the weather was amazing, the Atlantic was like a mill pond without a trace of a wave for several days in a row - here's hoping to a repeat.

Lorraine

[orlandothebeagle]

Hi Guys

Cant believe it has been so long, Ive been away SO much,been a bit diff to get on comp at home and shared computers are a hassle.
I cant begin to catch up but I hope you are all well, I am away to Vegas and Ca this/next month for 3 weeks:cool2:, then I will book next years flights, it might seem a bit more closer then so will try to keep up.

[Pluto,]

sorry havent posted in a while last couple of months been working around 80 hour weeks. i know there is still plently of times to post. this week it looks like a 40 hour week again. hopefully it wont last long.
we had a storm yesterday took out a big tree of mine and landed on my fence. tree people just left now i have to call the fence people to fix my fence. its always something you try to get ahead.
one other thing what about those WORLD CHAMPIONS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES? they are started to play good ball now starters started off slow and brad lidge was terrible now everything is coming together. there should be no reason why they shouldnt repeat

[adedward]

Looks like the prices on this cruise went up significantly today, about $400.00 for two in a cabin.

[Terapin]

I think the website is...umm...seriously screwed up. I re-priced our cruise and got wildly different prices throughout the booking process. It came up 1000 more than what we are paying now, then on the final page, without changing any of the defaults or anything, it came up 1000 lower (the same as we are paying), to the penny. I suspect that the prices are the same but the website is screwed up. Or the website is screwed up and the prices have been raised. :rotfl:

[Buckeye Gal]

Looks like the prices on this cruise went up significantly today, about $400.00 for two in a cabin.

I've been tracking the prices on a spreadsheet at least once a month, and have found that they are back to exactly what they were before the price drop in late April/early May. Glad I upgraded a few weeks ago!

Along those lines (well...sorta), I became unemployed today. They eliminated my position. So let's hope in the next few months I find a new job so I can still take this amazing cruise!

Hi,

...I toyed with the idea of the TA.....the cost of the two week TA was over 50% cheaper than the 11 night med cruise! What could I do, it seemed such a good offer....

Welcome, Lorraine! You join many others here who were on the WB TA in 2007, so you will no doubt see some familiar cruising friends! Congrats!

[Terapin]

Our two cat 4s are exactly the same price as they were last week when we booked them. Maybe because there are still a ton left they haven't gone up? or the prices went up last week...

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Along those lines (well...sorta), I became unemployed today. They eliminated my position. So let's hope in the next few months I find a new job so I can still take this amazing cruise!



Kimberly, I didn't know your position got eliminated! I thought you only had to some time off. :( I'm so sad for you. You'll find something soon, I'm sure! Sending you pixie dust and good thoughts your way. :hug:

[nordkin]

Along those lines (well...sorta), I became unemployed today. They eliminated my position. So let's hope in the next few months I find a new job so I can still take this amazing cruise!


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Sorry to hear about your job. I hope you find something soon.

[Terapin]

I'm sorry, too. At our house we have felt the sting of job loss in the past and man oh man does it bite.

I hope you find something really great soon.

[Buckeye Gal]

Thanks you guys! :grouphug: I'll be doing my best to keep a positive attitude. I truly believe that things happen for a reason, and indeed I needed to move on to a happier work-life. So this is my kicker. :)

I know that unfortunately, I'm far from being in a unique situation either. I'll just be darned if this impacts my party plans in 472 days!!!

[adnil530]

Thanks you guys! :grouphug: I'll be doing my best to keep a positive attitude. I truly believe that things happen for a reason, and indeed I needed to move on to a happier work-life. So this is my kicker. :)

I know that unfortunately, I'm far from being in a unique situation either. I'll just be darned if this impacts my party plans in 472 days!!!

Kimberly...keep up the good attitude! Like you, I think things do happen for a reason. I believe in fate. Something very good will come your way I am sure.

Welcome to the newcomers! This is going to be an awesome cruise.

Linda

[MagicMe]

Hi,

My husband, son and I are booked on a med cruise for 7/8. I toyed with the idea of the TA, but after looking at the headline costs on the DU website dismissed it as being far too expensive for a second holiday!

Lorraine

Welcome aboard!!!


Along those lines (well...sorta), I became unemployed today. They eliminated my position. So let's hope in the next few months I find a new job so I can still take this amazing cruise!

Kimberly - so sorry to hear about the job. I lost a job about 12 years ago. I was terrified being a single parent and two boys still at home. I got a decent severage package which kept be afloat for a while. I ended up working temp and snagged a job at the place I work now. Unfortunately, I had to temp for 4-1/2 years before I got a permament job (2 of that without any benefits - talk about keeping your fingers crossed). I really like my job now (well it's got it's good and bad days but I love the people) but everytime there's talk of a cut back I always flash back. Having said that, I have found that I truly believe that saying that when a door closes, a window opens (or something like that!). I had worked at the job for 13 years and suddenly poof! But, I ended up in a better place and god willing, will be there until I can no longer work.

Just knowing you from our time on the DD thread and the cruise, I expect that you will end up in a better place. You are definitely a survivor!!

[DizzneyDAnn]

Yipee! Lorraine is here!!!! The sea was so calm on that trip wasn't it???

I am SO SO SO excited you are coming, Lorraine!!!!!!

Oh, and HELLO, Giles! It's nice to "see" you here, too!

Hey Lorraine, did I ask you to send my friend "Joe" greetings from England yet? He's a friend of mine that started this cool little website. He gets so excited when he gets notes from other countries. So cute! Address is in my siggy. tell him I sent ya, if you write something!

[Grandma x3]

A quick fly by to subscribe and say Hi!!

It is iffy that we'll be able to go on this cruise as we are starting a major remodel on our home. In fact, we have to move out while the work is being done - at least 8 months. But - we won't cancel until the last minute - we still hope there will be a few dollars left after the work is completed.
I had such FUN on the 2007 WB TA - and DH loved the EB Panama Canal cruise so much he is determined to go on this one. Fingers crossed - maybe I should buy the occassiona lottery ticket!!

Been too busy to keep up w/this thread but I do pop in now and then.

[DisneyVegas1]

A quick fly by to subscribe and say Hi!!

It is iffy that we'll be able to go on this cruise as we are starting a major remodel on our home. In fact, we have to move out while the work is being done - at least 8 months. But - we won't cancel until the last minute - we still hope there will be a few dollars left after the work is completed.
I had such FUN on the 2007 WB TA - and DH loved the EB Panama Canal cruise so much he is determined to go on this one. Fingers crossed - maybe I should buy the occassiona lottery ticket!!

Been too busy to keep up w/this thread but I do pop in now and then.

Hi Chris :wave2: - goodluck with the remodel , maybe you can re negotiate some of the prices enough to leave money for the cruise :lmao::lmao: . Please tell Sao Fang I mean Paul we said Hello as well .... Dont forget about the March meet at Disneyland ... Hope all is well...


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[TiggersPal]

Hi,

My husband, son and I are booked on a med cruise for 7/8. I toyed with the idea of the TA, but after looking at the headline costs on the DU website dismissed it as being far too expensive for a second holiday!

However, after meeting up with DizzneyDAnn whilst she was passing through Heathrow a couple of weeks ago i thought i would check out the costs just in case! I contacted DU and was astounded that the cost of the two week TA was over 50% cheaper than the 11 night med cruise! What could I do, it seemed such a good offer, it would be ridiculous to turn it down! We were initially quoted on a Cat 6 but we could not chose the stateroom, but for an extra $400 we upgraded to a cat 4 which we could chose. So we are booked, just four weeks between the two cruises! I did toy with canceling the med cruise, it does now seem amazingly over priced, but as our son is not coming on the TA felt it was a bit mean to tell him we are not going. I intend to keep an eye on the costs of the med cruise in case they come down with the lack of interest.

So there we go, we are booked and i am soooo looking forward to all those sea days and spending time with DizzneyDAnn and her family.

We did the last WB TA and the weather was amazing, the Atlantic was like a mill pond without a trace of a wave for several days in a row - here's hoping to a repeat.

Lorraine
Welcome!

I've been tracking the prices on a spreadsheet at least once a month, and have found that they are back to exactly what they were before the price drop in late April/early May. Glad I upgraded a few weeks ago!

Along those lines (well...sorta), I became unemployed today. They eliminated my position. So let's hope in the next few months I find a new job so I can still take this amazing cruise!



Welcome, Lorraine! You join many others here who were on the WB TA in 2007, so you will no doubt see some familiar cruising friends! Congrats!

I am sending pixie dust your way - I too - am of the belief that things happen for a reason and that if you have a good positive attitude things will work out. Sometimes not without some pain and anguish - but let's hope that isn't the case for you and you find something close to home, more money and something you really love!:wizard::woohoo:

[Tink113]

I'm excited for our cruise, but I'm a bit worried about rough seas on the trip.

[got2travel]

I'm back after a long weekend in Hawaii. Had a blast and really didn't want to return. Especially knowing my parents are still there. For those of you who are Facebook friends, I have a few pictures up. More will be coming but I just haven't had time to download and edit the underwater pics.

I'm hobbling around a bit. I sliced my foot on some coral. I wasn't trying to stand on it, but I got too close to some rocks and then a wave slammed me into it when I was trying to get away.

Had to search for the thread for a bit. Should have just bookmarked it when Todd created it a while back. Live and learn I guess.

Hang in there Kimberly. I was there last year. My job was 'eliminated' last April, 4 months prior to the Panama Canal cruise. I went anyway because fortunately I got a decent severance. I found my current position in December. I'm still on contract but hopefully will become permanent soon.

[gismo1554]

Hi,

My husband, son and I are booked on a med cruise for 7/8. I toyed with the idea of the TA, but after looking at the headline costs on the DU website dismissed it as being far too expensive for a second holiday!

However, after meeting up with DizzneyDAnn whilst she was passing through Heathrow a couple of weeks ago i thought i would check out the costs just in case! I contacted DU and was astounded that the cost of the two week TA was over 50% cheaper than the 11 night med cruise! What could I do, it seemed such a good offer, it would be ridiculous to turn it down! We were initially quoted on a Cat 6 but we could not chose the stateroom, but for an extra $400 we upgraded to a cat 4 which we could chose. So we are booked, just four weeks between the two cruises! I did toy with canceling the med cruise, it does now seem amazingly over priced, but as our son is not coming on the TA felt it was a bit mean to tell him we are not going. I intend to keep an eye on the costs of the med cruise in case they come down with the lack of interest.

So there we go, we are booked and i am soooo looking forward to all those sea days and spending time with DizzneyDAnn and her family.

We did the last WB TA and the weather was amazing, the Atlantic was like a mill pond without a trace of a wave for several days in a row - here's hoping to a repeat.

Lorraine

Hi Lorraine. Not sure whether we met on the last TA or not but good to see you joining us. The Brit contingency is growing lol

[gismo1554]

Hi Guys

Cant believe it has been so long, Ive been away SO much,been a bit diff to get on comp at home and shared computers are a hassle.
I cant begin to catch up but I hope you are all well, I am away to Vegas and Ca this/next month for 3 weeks:cool2:, then I will book next years flights, it might seem a bit more closer then so will try to keep up.

Oh have a great trip!

[gismo1554]

I've been tracking the prices on a spreadsheet at least once a month, and have found that they are back to exactly what they were before the price drop in late April/early May. Glad I upgraded a few weeks ago!

Along those lines (well...sorta), I became unemployed today. They eliminated my position. So let's hope in the next few months I find a new job so I can still take this amazing cruise!


Welcome, Lorraine! You join many others here who were on the WB TA in 2007, so you will no doubt see some familiar cruising friends! Congrats!

Sorry about the job! Looks like I might be moving jobs but only within the office so should be OK.

Oh and your attitude about it is fantastic so stay positive. Everything happens for a reason!

[gismo1554]

A quick fly by to subscribe and say Hi!!

It is iffy that we'll be able to go on this cruise as we are starting a major remodel on our home. In fact, we have to move out while the work is being done - at least 8 months. But - we won't cancel until the last minute - we still hope there will be a few dollars left after the work is completed.
I had such FUN on the 2007 WB TA - and DH loved the EB Panama Canal cruise so much he is determined to go on this one. Fingers crossed - maybe I should buy the occassiona lottery ticket!!

Been too busy to keep up w/this thread but I do pop in now and then.

Lol Im hoping for the lottery win too - or just going on credit cards

[gismo1554]

I'm excited for our cruise, but I'm a bit worried about rough seas on the trip.

Don't worry too much. The waves were bad for a few days on the EB but only a few days. The WB was beautifully calm but they were unseasonable (meant to be the other way around according to Cruise Director Rachel)

[gismo1554]

I'm back after a long weekend in Hawaii. Had a blast and really didn't want to return. Especially knowing my parents are still there. For those of you who are Facebook friends, I have a few pictures up. More will be coming but I just haven't had time to download and edit the underwater pics.

I'm hobbling around a bit. I sliced my foot on some coral. I wasn't trying to stand on it, but I got too close to some rocks and then a wave slammed me into it when I was trying to get away.

Had to search for the thread for a bit. Should have just bookmarked it when Todd created it a while back. Live and learn I guess.

Hang in there Kimberly. I was there last year. My job was 'eliminated' last April, 4 months prior to the Panama Canal cruise. I went anyway because fortunately I got a decent severance. I found my current position in December. I'm still on contract but hopefully will become permanent soon.

Glad you enjoyed Hawai.

[DisneyVegas1]

I'm back after a long weekend in Hawaii. Had a blast and really didn't want to return. Especially knowing my parents are still there. For those of you who are Facebook friends, I have a few pictures up. More will be coming but I just haven't had time to download and edit the underwater pics.

I'm hobbling around a bit. I sliced my foot on some coral. I wasn't trying to stand on it, but I got too close to some rocks and then a wave slammed me into it when I was trying to get away.

Had to search for the thread for a bit. Should have just bookmarked it when Todd created it a while back. Live and learn I guess.

Hang in there Kimberly. I was there last year. My job was 'eliminated' last April, 4 months prior to the Panama Canal cruise. I went anyway because fortunately I got a decent severance. I found my current position in December. I'm still on contract but hopefully will become permanent soon.


Glad to hear your back , sorry to hear about your foot ... Hopefully everything else is getting better ...

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[dolphingirl47]

We are back from our cruise and had a great time. Coming back to work has been hell though. I have been so busy. I did interim appraisals for part of my team today and will do most of the rest tomorrow. On Sunday, when I will finally have a day off, I will download all the photos from the cruise and start my trip report.

Corinna

[TotallyAngelic]

AAAAAAAAhhhhhhh - Here you are all hiding - I have been wondering why I had recieved no notifications on our cruise thread - thought I'd check it out and found you had all relocated! Found you now so will have to catch up! :goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I'm hobbling around a bit. I sliced my foot on some coral. I wasn't trying to stand on it, but I got too close to some rocks and then a wave slammed me into it when I was trying to get away.



I hope your foot feels better soon! That must have been painful!

[Bareacuda]

Took alittle searching... but I found all of you!

It's been a bit tough the past few weeks, a few bouts with Fibro (what a pain :lmao:). I have been reading some and trying to catch up.

Everyone... stay well !
Welcome newbies
And Buckeye Gal ... you'll find that great job you weren't expecting! Prayer and pixie dust coming your way!

Ann :cool2:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

gosh I go away for a few days and you all disappeared to a new thread.;)
I havnt had time to go back and read it all but I will soon.

Hope everyone had a good holiday weekend.
We have been hit by several nasty thunder and lightning storms that past 3 days. Many trees down and lots of people without power.

I will be dropping by now and then, but most of my spare time is still caring for my moms place and visiting with her on days when I can.

Can't wait for this cruise:woohoo::woohoo:


Kathy

[gismo1554]

We are back from our cruise and had a great time. Coming back to work has been hell though. I have been so busy. I did interim appraisals for part of my team today and will do most of the rest tomorrow. On Sunday, when I will finally have a day off, I will download all the photos from the cruise and start my trip report.

Corinna

Glad you had fun. Can't wait for the pics

[gismo1554]

AAAAAAAAhhhhhhh - Here you are all hiding - I have been wondering why I had recieved no notifications on our cruise thread - thought I'd check it out and found you had all relocated! Found you now so will have to catch up! :goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes

LOL I know it's like hide and seek!

[Buckeye Gal]

For the handful of you who have recently been cruising, welcome back, and I hope to see Trip Reports!

I'm back after a long weekend in Hawaii. Had a blast and really didn't want to return....I'm hobbling around a bit. I sliced my foot on some coral....

Hang in there Kimberly. I was there last year. My job was 'eliminated' last April, 4 months prior to the Panama Canal cruise. I went anyway because fortunately I got a decent severance. I found my current position in December. I'm still on contract but hopefully will become permanent soon.

How wonderful to take a "long weekend" trip to Hawaii! I hope that foot feels better soon. That's gotta ache!

It's wonderful to hear that you have that paycheck. I raise my glass to you to get that permanent position in the near future!


....I am sending pixie dust your way - I too - am of the belief that things happen for a reason and that if you have a good positive attitude things will work out. Sometimes not without some pain and anguish - but let's hope that isn't the case for you and you find something close to home, more money and something you really love!:wizard::woohoo:

:thumbsup2 Thanks, Peggy Jo! I'm sure there will be some challenges ahead, yet I'll have to remind myself in those moments (and you all can remind me, too!) that in the end I'll be so much better off!

Sorry about the job! Looks like I might be moving jobs but only within the office so should be OK.

Oh and your attitude about it is fantastic so stay positive. Everything happens for a reason!

Sarah, you're too nice! Thank you. Do you have an interest in the potential job move? It's always easier when you have something that intrigues you.

...It's been a bit tough the past few weeks, a few bouts with Fibro (what a pain :lmao:). ....And Buckeye Gal ... you'll find that great job you weren't expecting! Prayer and pixie dust coming your way!...

Ann, I'll take the prayers and pixie dust anyday! Hope you can get back to your normal soon. I'll send those prayers and pixie dust right back at ya! :)

....It is iffy that we'll be able to go on this cruise as we are starting a major remodel on our home. In fact, we have to move out while the work is being done - at least 8 months. But - we won't cancel until the last minute.....

That's bitter-sweet news to face, I'm sure. I'm sure you've been anticipating this remodel for some time, so it will be awesome to see your visions become reality! Nonetheless, 8 months of not being in your own home sounds pretty difficult to me. Absolutely keep us posted on its progress, and don't neglect to take pictures throughout the process. They'll make a great story for a remodeling scrapbook!

[tig82174]

Greetings all...

Kim---so sorry to hear your sad news! A very good friend (and inspirational colleague of mine) just lost his job in Los Angeles, too. He emailed me last night to let me know that the agency he's worked for for over a decade closed its doors after being open for 25 years!! It really stinks. (Especially because he and were supposed to co-facilitate a workshop at a National Conference in Chicago in August and now he doesnt' think he'll be able to make the trip). It stinks that the job market is like that for some people.

[Terapin]

We're having some gorgeous weather in the Toronto area. Sitting here after a yummy dinner of white wine garlic mussels, naan bread, a glass of wine, and now watermelon. Yum! I love summer foods.

[tweety0227]

Hi everybody...we just got back from seeing "UP". I can't say that I enjoyed it as much as WALL*E, but it was very well done. It's been raining here for days. Hopefully this will blow over for the weekend. Have a good one, everyone.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

We're having some gorgeous weather in the Toronto area. Sitting here after a yummy dinner of white wine garlic mussels, naan bread, a glass of wine, and now watermelon. Yum! I love summer foods.

Yummy!!!! That sounds really good! :)

[TotallyAngelic]

Sadly, I haven't posted or kept up with you guys in awhile, so I wanted to mention that several weeks ago I noticed a slight decrease in price on our cruise. Soooooo, about 3 weeks ago I went ahead and moved from a GTY Cat 10 to a Cat 9 so I don't have to rely on the Upgrade Fairy for sunlight. :rotfl:



HI Kimberley - good news on the upgrade - I am hoping for the Upgrade Fairy - if not we may just see of we can get one at the port!



So there we go, we are booked and i am soooo looking forward to all those sea days and spending time with DizzneyDAnn and her family.

We did the last WB TA and the weather was amazing, the Atlantic was like a mill pond without a trace of a wave for several days in a row - here's hoping to a repeat.

Lorraine

Welcome aboard Lorraine!!

Hi Guys

Cant believe it has been so long, Ive been away SO much,been a bit diff to get on comp at home and shared computers are a hassle.
I cant begin to catch up but I hope you are all well, I am away to Vegas and Ca this/next month for 3 weeks:cool2:, then I will book next years flights, it might seem a bit more closer then so will try to keep up.

Hi Kathy - I have been wondering where you were! Sounds like a great trip you have planned there - look forward to hearing all about it!


Along those lines (well...sorta), I became unemployed today. They eliminated my position. So let's hope in the next few months I find a new job so I can still take this amazing cruise!



So sorry to hear about your job Kimberley :hug: Hopefully something much better will be waiting around the corner - in the mean time - stay positive. Sending :wizard::wizard::wizard: lots of pixie dust to help you find something just right for you xx

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I'm excited for our cruise, but I'm a bit worried about rough seas on the trip.

I know what you mean - I will be taking the meclazine once we leave the sheltered waters of the Med, just in case!

We are back from our cruise and had a great time. Coming back to work has been hell though. I have been so busy. I did interim appraisals for part of my team today and will do most of the rest tomorrow. On Sunday, when I will finally have a day off, I will download all the photos from the cruise and start my trip report.

Corinna

Look forward to reading all about your cruise Corinna. Glad you had a great time. I am fanatasising about cruising at the moment - would love to sneak one in before the Disney cruise next year! But with kids and exams and one starting university, plus school holiday issues it won't be realistic.

[Terapin]

I'm a little worried about mal-de-mer too. I'm going to invest in everything from sea bands to ginger capsules to meds.

When we traveled to the east coast of Canada (lovely, btw) we went on both a lobsterboat-cum-whale watching tour and a large car ferry and I was nauseous on both to the point of exclusion of all activities. I'm hoping being proactive with the meds will work. We have a 4 day Bahamas cruise booked before this big'un so I hope to find my sea legs on that one.

[Hoagie Pie]

Hey! I found you! I couldn't believe the moderator didn't post the new site either. It was good to read everyone's posts. Welcome to the new people and hope everyone is doing well. We haven't looked into airfare yet and I am kind of dreading it. My husband is out now buying a generator in case we need it for the hurricanes. UGH! I wish every day was a "Magical" day!

[MagicMe]

Hey! I found you! I couldn't believe the moderator didn't post the new site either. It was good to read everyone's posts. Welcome to the new people and hope everyone is doing well. We haven't looked into airfare yet and I am kind of dreading it. My husband is out now buying a generator in case we need it for the hurricanes. UGH! I wish every day was a "Magical" day!

I've looked into airfare (well sort of) and it's not as bad as I thought. I looked at AerLingus from JFK to Barcelona one way for this Sept and it was just about $330. Hopefully it will be even better next year (we can hope!!)

Hope you are hurricane free this year!!!!!

[Buckeye Gal]

Thanks Sarah, Melodie, and Erik for the hugs! I'm uncharacteristically calm about the whole unemployment thing. (I’m typically a big worry wart about risks.) I hope I stay that way, because it's much more bearable to be positive than wallowing!

Sarah, I'll have fingers crossed that the upgrade fairy visits all the DISers!

....We haven't looked into airfare yet and I am kind of dreading it. My husband is out now buying a generator in case we need it for the hurricanes. UGH! ...

Ugh! Indeed hurricane threats are new to your world, Sandi! Have you guys been there a year yet? If not, it has to be pretty darn close, right? I echo Melodie's words that I hope it's a hurricane-free year (or at least that they're weak)!

I've looked into airfare (well sort of) and it's not as bad as I thought. I looked at AerLingus from JFK to Barcelona one way for this Sept and it was just about $330. Hopefully it will be even better next year (we can hope!!)

Hope you are hurricane free this year!!!!!

Wow! $330. Really?! That's awesome! About a month ago I spent a little time looking into Sept 2009 pricing, and I found it to be cheaper to purchase round-trip (then I would cancel the final leg). That roundtrip fare was around $580 from Columbus to Barcelona. I think I may get a TA involved when the time comes to have them find me the best rate/route.

My apologies if this was brought up already, but has anyone noticed that our departure time (per DCL website) has chaned to 4:00 pm instead of 9:00 pm(isn't that what it was originally scheduled for?)? That kills the hope for a big fireworks farewell from Barcelona. Castaway Cay will seem like a blink (11:15 - 4:30). :sad1:

[MagicMe]

My apologies if this was brought up already, but has anyone noticed that our departure time (per DCL website) has chaned to 4:00 pm instead of 9:00 pm(isn't that what it was originally scheduled for?)? That kills the hope for a big fireworks farewell from Barcelona. Castaway Cay will seem like a blink (11:15 - 4:30). :sad1:

Wow, first I heard of it. I was on a couple of days ago but never even looked at the times. I thought it would be fun to set sail at night!!!

Again, I didn't even look at the times for CC. Wow, doesn't leave a lot of time to set up lunch!!!!

[tinker1bell]

Hi Everyone,

I am here in the Outer Banks, North Carolina with my DH and children and grandchildren. We will celebrate my oldest son's birthday, my daughter's birthday and the 40th anniversary of my DH and I being married. We met 43 years ago on a blind date and dated long distance and got married in 1969 in Key West, Florida.

Right now we are watching hockey and having a great time. I am making sure that I totally veg while I am here. no worries, no problems, just lots of ME time and lots of snuggle time with the grandbabies!!! :goodvibes

[Buckeye Gal]

...I thought it would be fun to set sail at night!!!

....CC....Wow, doesn't leave a lot of time to set up lunch!!!!

I also thought it would be fun/romantic/cool to sail away from shore at night, not to mention cooler. As for CC, I was trying to think of the best way to get the most time out of CC, and my thoughts were to have "brunch" on the Magic and skip the CC grill, which would totally stink BTW. Then the same thought that you had, Melodie, crossed my mind. How in the world will they have the two lunch spots ready?

Hi Everyone,

I am here in the Outer Banks, North Carolina with my DH and children and grandchildren. We will celebrate my oldest son's birthday, my daughter's birthday and the 40th anniversary of my DH and I being married. We met 43 years ago on a blind date and dated long distance and got married in 1969 in Key West, Florida......

What wonderful family time!! Happy "Everything" to your family, and congratulations on 40 blissful years! Enjoy your downtime, and particularly enjoy the grandbaby time!!

[TotallyAngelic]

My apologies if this was brought up already, but has anyone noticed that our departure time (per DCL website) has chaned to 4:00 pm instead of 9:00 pm(isn't that what it was originally scheduled for?)? That kills the hope for a big fireworks farewell from Barcelona. Castaway Cay will seem like a blink (11:15 - 4:30). :sad1:

Well that is a shame - I was hoping for a late sailing from Barcelona so that we could get off the ship and have a look around before sailing - not much chance of that if we sail at 4pm.

Also CC - that doesn't leave much time for any activities does it? We were hoping to do the waverunner tour (cancelled on our last trip), but by the time you have disembarked the ship, cycled to Serenity Bay, had lunch, chilled for a while, cycled back - one quick cocktail at the Heads Up bar, and it will be time to leave. Not a good plan! Still, there is a lot of time for changes between now and then!:wizard:

[tink2020]

Hi Everyone,

I am here in the Outer Banks, North Carolina with my DH and children and grandchildren. We will celebrate my oldest son's birthday, my daughter's birthday and the 40th anniversary of my DH and I being married. We met 43 years ago on a blind date and dated long distance and got married in 1969 in Key West, Florida.

Right now we are watching hockey and having a great time. I am making sure that I totally veg while I am here. no worries, no problems, just lots of ME time and lots of snuggle time with the grandbabies!!! :goodvibes

Happy Anniversary, Terry (& Hal)! :goodvibes Enjoy your trip!

[Buckeye Gal]

....CC - that doesn't leave much time for any activities does it? .....Still, there is a lot of time for changes between now and then!:wizard:

I'm with you, Sarah! Time changes for both Barcelona and CC are what I'll be hopeful for. Afterall, if you can depend on anything, it's change, right? Change is a constant. :)

Obviously we have a distance to cover from Tortola, but I still will be hopeful that the Captain can kick it up a few knots on our sea day to gain us even 90 more minutes on CC!

[tig82174]

I can't believe what a short day we have on Castaway!! On the Double Dip cruise last fall we had a very short day on Castaway, too....but at least on that trip we got two stops at Castaway...I can't believe that on our only stop at Castaway we have such a limited/short day?! UGH! I would gladly give up the other Caribbean day to have a longer or additional CC day!! (what is it again? Tortolla? I'm so awful...I don't even know the ports we're going to on our trips...you can tell what's important to me....and it isn't the destinations---except for Castaway! :lmao:)

[Hoagie Pie]

I can't believe what a short day we have on Castaway!! On the Double Dip cruise last fall we had a very short day on Castaway, too....but at least on that trip we got two stops at Castaway...I can't believe that on our only stop at Castaway we have such a limited/short day?! UGH! I would gladly give up the other Caribbean day to have a longer or additional CC day!! (what is it again? Tortolla? I'm so awful...I don't even know the ports we're going to on our trips...you can tell what's important to me....and it isn't the destinations---except for Castaway! :lmao:)


I agree with you 100% - forget one of the islands and give me Castaway. I am glad about the 4:00 departure time because then I can sit on deck and watch the beautiful Med in the daylight. Did they have fireworks the last time they left Barcelona? I cannot imagine them doing that again - it is no big deal to them the second time around only us :lmao:

[Buckeye Gal]

..... Did they have fireworks the last time they left Barcelona? I cannot imagine them doing that again - it is no big deal to them the second time around only us :lmao:

Oh my gosh, Sandi! You have to check this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr64g1SMieg) out! They had the fireworks when the Magic arrived in Barcelona for the very first time.

[tig82174]

Oh my gosh, Sandi! You have to check this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr64g1SMieg) out! They had the fireworks when the Magic arrived in Barcelona for the very first time.

I think Sandi was asking about if they did fireworks when the ship LEFT Barcelona for the last time....on the first WESTbound TA. Sandi definitely knows about the fireworks when the Magic ARRIVED in Barcelona for the first time on the 2007 EASTbound TA----because we were all aboard the ship that night and saw it live!! (Me & Jason, Hadley and her family, Sandi and her family, Chris & Rob, DisneyDeann (although i'm sure I just spelled that wrong!:lmao:), CACruisin, gismo......hmmm...I'm sure there are other EBTA veterans on this board that I'm forgetting....but there were a bunch of us who were a part of that trip).

You are right, Kimberly, though----the fireworks that night were phenomenal...they rivaled something you'd see even in the parks!

[tig82174]

I agree with you 100% - forget one of the islands and give me Castaway. I am glad about the 4:00 departure time because then I can sit on deck and watch the beautiful Med in the daylight. Did they have fireworks the last time they left Barcelona? I cannot imagine them doing that again - it is no big deal to them the second time around only us :lmao:

Of course the other way to see the beautiful Med in daylight is just buckle down and book a B2B with the last 10-night Med cruise like we did!! ;)

[dolphingirl47]

Hi Everyone,

I am here in the Outer Banks, North Carolina with my DH and children and grandchildren. We will celebrate my oldest son's birthday, my daughter's birthday and the 40th anniversary of my DH and I being married. We met 43 years ago on a blind date and dated long distance and got married in 1969 in Key West, Florida.

Right now we are watching hockey and having a great time. I am making sure that I totally veg while I am here. no worries, no problems, just lots of ME time and lots of snuggle time with the grandbabies!!! :goodvibes

Happy anniversary

Glad you had fun. Can't wait for the pics

I have started on my trip report. Once it is done, I will cross post it in the UK trip reports section and put a link in my signature. The photos from my digital camera have been downloaded and the photos from the ship's photographers have been scanned and all photos are now on photobucket.

I'm a little worried about mal-de-mer too. I'm going to invest in everything from sea bands to ginger capsules to meds.

When we traveled to the east coast of Canada (lovely, btw) we went on both a lobsterboat-cum-whale watching tour and a large car ferry and I was nauseous on both to the point of exclusion of all activities. I'm hoping being proactive with the meds will work. We have a 4 day Bahamas cruise booked before this big'un so I hope to find my sea legs on that one.

I suffer very badly from motion sickness. Cars, buses, fairground rides and small boats make me all very ill. We had 35 foot waves on the last full day on the Magic last year and I was absolutely fine. Those big cruise ships are amazingly stable.

Well that is a shame - I was hoping for a late sailing from Barcelona so that we could get off the ship and have a look around before sailing - not much chance of that if we sail at 4pm.

Also CC - that doesn't leave much time for any activities does it? We were hoping to do the waverunner tour (cancelled on our last trip), but by the time you have disembarked the ship, cycled to Serenity Bay, had lunch, chilled for a while, cycled back - one quick cocktail at the Heads Up bar, and it will be time to leave. Not a good plan! Still, there is a lot of time for changes between now and then!:wizard:

I actually like the idea of leaving Barcelona at 4 pm, but hate the idea of the extremely short day at Castaway Cay.

Corinna

[crystald]

Is there a kids forum for this cruise? My daughter wants to know. Thanks.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

It's interesting that we are departing earlier than first scheduled. Wonder why the change was made?

Hope everyone is doing well! :)

[Terapin]

Thank you for that reassurance, Dolphingirl47. That's good to hear. Makes me feel more confident about the issue. :)

[Buckeye Gal]

I think Sandi was asking about if they did fireworks when the ship LEFT Barcelona for the last time........Sandi definitely knows about the fireworks when the Magic ARRIVED in Barcelona for the first time on the 2007 EASTbound TA----because we were all aboard the ship that night and saw it live!! ...

Yes and Yes! :rotfl2:

Sandi and I were exchanging a couple of emails today, and she confirmed that I got too excited and jumped on responding before absorbing that she indeed meant LEAVING Barcelona! :rotfl: It was at that moment that I realized I had a brain freeze. GEEZ! I absolutely knew they were on the EBTA! :rotfl2: I knew that's how you all first got to know one another!
What the heck? I didn't even have any wine today! :lmao:

BTW, Erik, I really hope your friend who lost his job last week will find another one that makes him just as happy! Very sad to see people loose jobs, and even sadder to see comanies go under.

[adnil530]

Is there a kids forum for this cruise? My daughter wants to know. Thanks.
Hi there! The kids forum is: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2001553


It's interesting that we are departing earlier than first scheduled. Wonder why the change was made?

Hope everyone is doing well! :)

It is interesting. Cuts out about 5 hours of Barcelona time.

I am sure that upon review, they are trying to maximize our port times or I would at least hope. Someone had mentioned before "How can we get from Barcelona to Gibralter in x amount of time." I think it might have been Corrina's DH who looked at the nautical time facts way back when and asked how could we get to Gibraltor so quickly. The fact is, you can only cover so many miles in so much time.

We did the Tortola trip a few weeks ago and it took 2 days to get to Tortola and we felt that we were hauling and making good time. I am surprised that we don't get into Castaway Cay until 11:45 or so. I'm hoping that changes.

Linda

[tig82174]

BTW, Erik, I really hope your friend who lost his job last week will find another one that makes him just as happy! Very sad to see people loose jobs, and even sadder to see comanies go under.

Yeah it stinks for him....and it does stink for companies to go under....but in our field it's even worse. I work in non-profit HIV/AIDS....and his agency, based in LA, was a program that worked with high risk youth and I believe addressed issues like sexual health, substance use, mental health, runaway risk, etc.----so while it stinks for any business to have to go under, it's particularly sad when it's an organization that provides a vital community service to a high-risk/need population. :sad2:

[yanjan]

well it looks like we might be going on this one to.

me and the other half and bringing along the brother.

x2 cat 9. put depos on it so well see.

just a quick question for previous repo cruisers. for all the sea days what kind of entertainment do they have? any more shows during the night? or just bring a book and read away.

nick

[tig82174]

well it looks like we might be going on this one to.

me and the other half and bringing along the brother.

x2 cat 9. put depos on it so well see.

just a quick question for previous repo cruisers. for all the sea days what kind of entertainment do they have? any more shows during the night? or just bring a book and read away.

nick

welcome aboard....read post 1 for all the fun info about the trip.....

but in answer to your question, yes they do more shows on the sea days. When we did the EBTA in 2007 there were two additional stage shows (one of which I really loved and one of which was kinda painful :lmao:), several additional cabaret acts (puppeteer/ventriloquist, musicians, magicians, etc.) and a couple celebrity performances (on our trip it was Boys II Men and Jim Brickman). They also sometimes use the big theater to show a major Disney release film----on the EBTA I'm pretty sure they showed the premier of the POTC film that was released around that time (and on our recent 4 night on the Wonder, even, they showed "Earth" as one of the evening entertainment/show options). DCL definitely doesn't leave you bored in the evenings!

[yanjan]

just did a western (may 16) on the magic and seen earth to. and bolt 3-d.

i booked a cat 9 because there is nothing lower than that. is there a way to find out if a cat 12-11-10 is still avail.

nick

[Tink113]

just did a western (may 16) on the magic and seen earth to. and bolt 3-d.

i booked a cat 9 because there is nothing lower than that. is there a way to find out if a cat 12-11-10 is still avail.

nick

Hey Nick! Sorry... we must have snagged the last 2 cat 10's when we were on the May 16th Magic cruise before you guys got to the ressie desk. Nice to have you guys on this trip too. :thumbsup2

[yanjan]

well darn.

i hope they reopen some more at a later date. we booked the Dec 4 2010 on at first.

nick

[gismo1554]

Sarah, you're too nice! Thank you. Do you have an interest in the potential job move? It's always easier when you have something that intrigues you.


Not really. Things here have just got too much so its kind of move or be dumped upon. My boss is moving and I kind of was expecting to get offered a temp position to cover her post while they found someone permenantly only instead they've given the position to someone who hasn't been on the team for 2 years and is part time so it makes me the only full timer on a team of 3 and to top it all my new boss is actually taking over 3 posts in the office so basically will have very little time to cover my old bosses post so I can see it all being dumped on me. Worse thing was it was never even discussed with my old boss who they felt would cover the job best or anything and the person given the post isn't qualified for it while I am. I'm taking it as a sign of how people feel about me and so am moving on before I end up killing someone. I have worked really hard at the job I am currently doing and have got exceeded in my last two reports but this seems to not matter in our division so I think I'd rather go anywhere right now. The fact that this decision was made without any consultation and no one even asked if anyone would be interested in it just shows me I don't want to be here. I'm hoping to get a post in my old bosses area as some of these sound OK but its kind of a forced move. At least Ill be less stressed lol

[gismo1554]

My apologies if this was brought up already, but has anyone noticed that our departure time (per DCL website) has chaned to 4:00 pm instead of 9:00 pm(isn't that what it was originally scheduled for?)? That kills the hope for a big fireworks farewell from Barcelona. Castaway Cay will seem like a blink (11:15 - 4:30). :sad1:

Really? I haven't looked recently! OK well wont be visiting the fountains on Saturday then!

[gismo1554]

I think Sandi was asking about if they did fireworks when the ship LEFT Barcelona for the last time....on the first WESTbound TA. Sandi definitely knows about the fireworks when the Magic ARRIVED in Barcelona for the first time on the 2007 EASTbound TA----because we were all aboard the ship that night and saw it live!! (Me & Jason, Hadley and her family, Sandi and her family, Chris & Rob, DisneyDeann (although i'm sure I just spelled that wrong!:lmao:), CACruisin, gismo......hmmm...I'm sure there are other EBTA veterans on this board that I'm forgetting....but there were a bunch of us who were a part of that trip).

You are right, Kimberly, though----the fireworks that night were phenomenal...they rivaled something you'd see even in the parks!

Yeah great fireworks on EB and none on WB. We left around the same time (4) on the last WB as well!

[gismo1554]

well it looks like we might be going on this one to.

me and the other half and bringing along the brother.

x2 cat 9. put depos on it so well see.

just a quick question for previous repo cruisers. for all the sea days what kind of entertainment do they have? any more shows during the night? or just bring a book and read away.

nick

As Eric said they have extra stuff almost every day. They also had a couple of extra deck parties as well including a lunch one. You wont get bored I'm sure. We still have stuff we didn't manage to do even going on 2 TA's

[GOS]

welcome aboard....read post 1 for all the fun info about the trip.....

but in answer to your question, yes they do more shows on the sea days. When we did the EBTA in 2007 there were two additional stage shows (one of which I really loved and one of which was kinda painful :lmao:), several additional cabaret acts (puppeteer/ventriloquist, musicians, magicians, etc.) and a couple celebrity performances (on our trip it was Boys II Men and Jim Brickman). They also sometimes use the big theater to show a major Disney release film----on the EBTA I'm pretty sure they showed the premier of the POTC film that was released around that time (and on our recent 4 night on the Wonder, even, they showed "Earth" as one of the evening entertainment/show options). DCL definitely doesn't leave you bored in the evenings!

That's one of the things we love about Disney cruising.

[MrsMork]

well darn.

i hope they reopen some more at a later date. we booked the Dec 4 2010 on at first.

nick

Things will probably open up at the 90 day mark, if not before. :thumbsup2 Plans change for lots of folks when you have to book this far out.

[TiggersPal]

well it looks like we might be going on this one to.

me and the other half and bringing along the brother.

x2 cat 9. put depos on it so well see.

just a quick question for previous repo cruisers. for all the sea days what kind of entertainment do they have? any more shows during the night? or just bring a book and read away.

nick
WELCOME - I love the Disney Cruises and there is always so much to do - you couldn't possibly do it all....

[Tink113sMom]

Amanda, Jason, Bob and I are taking this one too! :cheer2: Really looking forward to two weeks! Glad to see a few more from the KLP group here.

~~Carole

[TotallyAngelic]

I have started on my trip report. Once it is done, I will cross post it in the UK trip reports section and put a link in my signature. The photos from my digital camera have been downloaded and the photos from the ship's photographers have been scanned and all photos are now on photobucket.

Corinna

Looking forward to this Corinna!

well it looks like we might be going on this one to.

me and the other half and bringing along the brother.

nick

Welcome aboard!

I'm hoping to get a post in my old bosses area as some of these sound OK but its kind of a forced move. At least Ill be less stressed lol

It all sounds very stressful Sarah - hope you get the move that suits you and it all works out for the better. Sending pixie dust your way :wizard::wizard:

[gismo1554]

It all sounds very stressful Sarah - hope you get the move that suits you and it all works out for the better. Sending pixie dust your way :wizard::wizard:

Thanks Sarah. Looking on the bright side that at least I'm not having to change jobs entirely but it is hard work

[dolphingirl47]

well it looks like we might be going on this one to.

me and the other half and bringing along the brother.

x2 cat 9. put depos on it so well see.

just a quick question for previous repo cruisers. for all the sea days what kind of entertainment do they have? any more shows during the night? or just bring a book and read away.

nick

:welcome: on board

[Buckeye Gal]

well it looks like we might be going on this one to.

me and the other half and bringing along the brother....

Congrats on making the leap! Happy to have you join us!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Good morning everyone.

Welcome to the new families:goodvibes

I was on DCLs site last evening and it showed us leaving Barcelona at 9:30 P.M. and arriving at Castaway Cay at 11:30 until 5:30 P.M.

So maybe what you saw was a glitch in the system or something but as of last night it was showing the original hours.:confused3
I hope it stays that way.

My life is calming down a bit, so hopefully I will be home more so I can post more in the near future. Mom is settling into her routine in her new home. We will finish cleaning her house in one more weekend and then turn it over to a realtor to sell. Last weekend we got the flower beds back in shape. That was a BIG job.

Next week we are going camping for a week to relax some. my nerves are shot. Then hopefully right after the July 4th weekend I will be home more and can catch up with this board.

Your all so chatty it is hard when I am gone for days at a time. We cant wait for this cruise!!

later all,
Kathy

[Buckeye Gal]

...I was on DCLs site last evening and it showed us leaving Barcelona at 9:30 P.M. and arriving at Castaway Cay at 11:30 until 5:30 P.M......

Hmmm..... :confused3 Although I hadn't reported anything on here, I had seen this for a few weeks. I just looked again, and see the 4:00 pm departure and 11:15 - 4:30 Castaway Cay window.

Can someone else try the link below and let me know what they see? Maybe it's my cache that needs cleared....or like Kathy said, the site is unstable (huh...imagine THAT! :rotfl: )

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/popups/cruiseDetailModule?name=14NightMediterraneanWestCr uiseDetailPage

[MagicMe]

Hmmm..... :confused3 Although I hadn't reported anything on here, I had seen this for a few weeks. I just looked again, and see the 4:00 pm departure and 11:15 - 4:30 Castaway Cay window.

Can someone else try the link below and let me know what they see? Maybe it's my cache that needs cleared....or like Kathy said, the site is unstable (huh...imagine THAT! :rotfl: )

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/popups/cruiseDetailModule?name=14NightMediterraneanWestCr uiseDetailPage

Kimberly, I checked without using your link and when I look at 14 day WB transatlantic - it's showing departure at 4 and CC at 11:15 - 4:30.

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Hmmm..... :confused3 Although I hadn't reported anything on here, I had seen this for a few weeks. I just looked again, and see the 4:00 pm departure and 11:15 - 4:30 Castaway Cay window.

Can someone else try the link below and let me know what they see? Maybe it's my cache that needs cleared....or like Kathy said, the site is unstable (huh...imagine THAT! :rotfl: )

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/popups/cruiseDetailModule?name=14NightMediterraneanWestCr uiseDetailPage




This site does show exactly what you reported.:thumbsup2
But if you go to the cruise lines web site and work through the prompts to the itenerary it shows the old times.
This is really weird isnt it?:confused3

Guess we will have to call and ask to clear it up or wait until one of the sites changes again. I know they can be off on their web sites. It has happened before.:rolleyes:

Kathy

[mom x4,grandma x4]

I will go and look again, perhaps they have updated their site from last night,
I'll let you know what I find today,

Kathy

[mom x4,grandma x4]

I just went back and check thier site and now it is changed to match what you found.:thumbsup2
They had to have have changed it from last night. Good timing for me I guess.

But your correct on the new times.;)
That will be hard for those of us arriving the same day. Most flight through DCL arnt arriving until 2 p.m. or later and then you still have to get to the port.
maybe they will change us to earlier flights, however there arnt all that many going over. Most are red eye and arrive close to the same time. I was hoping after the muster drill to get to off the ship and explore for a couple of hours before having to be back on board.

Oh well, maybe they will change again, we have along time to go. Otherwise we wont even get to see any of Barcelona.:sad2:

Gotta walk my pups,

Kathy

[Buckeye Gal]

...That will be hard for those of us arriving the same day. Most flight through DCL arnt arriving until 2 p.m. or later and then you still have to get to the port......I was hoping after the muster drill to get to off the ship and explore for a couple of hours before having to be back on board.....

Yikes! They can't have people planned to arrive that late for an international flight! They'll *have* to change their flight plans for most of the same-day arrival people!

Kathy brings up a good conversation point. Has anyone had experience with late night sailings to speak to when the Muster Drill would occur? I would think it couldn't be until close to departure time because the majority of guests need to participate. If they went back to the 9:00 all-on-board for departure, it seems possible that some may not arrive until within maybe two hours of that time, if it be due to travel or because people are sightseeing Barcelona.

[TiggersPal]

I just went back and check thier site and now it is changed to match what you found.:thumbsup2
They had to have have changed it from last night. Good timing for me I guess.

But your correct on the new times.
That will be hard for those of us arriving the same day. Most flight through DCL arnt arriving until 2 p.m. or later and then you still have to get to the port.
maybe they will change us to earlier flights, however there arnt all that many going over. Most are red eye and arrive close to the same time. I was hoping after the muster drill to get to off the ship and explore for a couple of hours before having to be back on board.

Oh well, maybe they will change again, we have along time to go. Otherwise we wont even get to see any of Barcelona.:sad2:

Gotta walk my pups,

Kathy


That's one reason we plan on going in early and having time in Spain, not just Barcelona, to me flying over and not spending some time in Spain would be so sad... especially since my DH has been there and wants to show me his heritage. Several generations ago, but nonetheless - important to him. :rolleyes:

[got2travel]

Yikes! They can't have people planned to arrive that late for an international flight! They'll *have* to change their flight plans for most of the same-day arrival people!

Kathy brings up a good conversation point. Has anyone had experience with late night sailings to speak to when the Muster Drill would occur? I would think it couldn't be until close to departure time because the majority of guests need to participate. If they went back to the 9:00 all-on-board for departure, it seems possible that some may not arrive until within maybe two hours of that time, if it be due to travel or because people are sightseeing Barcelona.


On the previous WBTA, we were on the ship for 1 full day before we departed. The muster drill was surprisingly held at 3pm on the day we boarded, not the day we departed. I missed it because I was out exploring the city. I just received a letter in my stateroom explaining the evacuation process.

Now if we are really departing at 4pm maybe DCL will fly us in a day early then I'll have time to explore the city some more. I can't imagine them being okay with international arrivals within 2-3 hours of the departure time.

I was on an RCCL cruise many years ago departing out of FL. I purchased airfare through the cruiseline and when I got my flight assignment I was surprised that they didn't fly us in the day before. And they didn't even put us on a red-eye. When I called to inquire about it I was told that I could have requested to fly a day ahead, but since I didn't I was stuck with the same day flight. Our scheduled arrival was 3pm for a 5pm departure. I was so glad I had booked through the cruiseline, because they HAD to wait for us when we were late.

[DisneyVegas1]

On the previous WBTA, we were on the ship for 1 full day before we departed. The muster drill was surprisingly held at 3pm on the day we boarded, not the day we departed. I missed it because I was out exploring the city. I just received a letter in my stateroom explaining the evacuation process.

Now if we are really departing at 4pm maybe DCL will fly us in a day early then I'll have time to explore the city some more. I can't imagine them being okay with international arrivals within 2-3 hours of the departure time.

I was on an RCCL cruise many years ago departing out of FL. I purchased airfare through the cruiseline and when I got my flight assignment I was surprised that they didn't fly us in the day before. And they didn't even put us on a red-eye. When I called to inquire about it I was told that I could have requested to fly a day ahead, but since I didn't I was stuck with the same day flight. Our scheduled arrival was 3pm for a 5pm departure. I was so glad I had booked through the cruiseline, because they HAD to wait for us when we were late.


How about exploring Barcelona with us in a Go Car ??? They were great in San Francisco and they have them in Barcelona ....

Go Car Tours (http://www.gocartours.es/)

Melissa and I will be doing this , and from the look of it I dont have to wear a silly helmet so it looks like Jacks Hat and Elvis glasses for Barcelona ..(and Yes these will be the ones from the PC that ended up at the bottom of the ocean in Aruba and were recovered by yours truly ..)

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

pirate:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

That's one reason we plan on going in early and having time in Spain, not just Barcelona, to me flying over and not spending some time in Spain would be so sad... especially since my DH has been there and wants to show me his heritage. Several generations ago, but nonetheless - important to him. :rolleyes:


Work schedules wont allow us to go early or we would do that too.
I may call and ask about it when its a bit closer to the cruise.:goodvibes

[nordkin]

I know this has nothing to do with the cruise BUT...

I am beaming with pride right now for my brother, his son and son-in-law. My brother owns a cargo company at Dulles Airport and is now all over the news for shipping the equipment the Navy will use to search for the Air France flight that went down. He is Dave King, his son is Mike King, and son-in-law is Mike Helmer, all referred to below. I am always proud of them as they ship a lot of equipment and supplies for the military to Iraq for the soldiers to enjoy as well as eat and have protective equipment.

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In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, Dave King, left, vice president of DNL Cargo, Inc, throws a tie-down line to Mike Helmer as Kevin Pollard and Mike King tie down a Naval Sea Systems Command control van Monday, June 8, 2009 at Dulles International Airport. The van will be flown to Brazil to help recover the flight data and cockpit voice recorders of an Air France passenger aircraft that went down in the Atlantic Ocean.

And these two
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[mom x4,grandma x4]

You should be proud. Those men are making a real difference. thats great:thumbsup2

Kathy

[got2travel]

How about exploring Barcelona with us in a Go Car ??? They were great in San Francisco and they have them in Barcelona ....

Go Car Tours (http://www.gocartours.es/)

Melissa and I will be doing this , and from the look of it I dont have to wear a silly helmet so it looks like Jacks Hat and Elvis glasses for Barcelona ..(and Yes these will be the ones from the PC that ended up at the bottom of the ocean in Aruba and were recovered by yours truly ..)

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

pirate:


You won't get lost this time will you??


Definitely will think about it. The FAQ didn't say anything about a minimum age. I would think it would be okay for DS to be a passenger.

I wouldn't mind doing the bike tour again...maybe this time I'll get to experience the beginning of it. LOL.

[1DisneyQueen]

That's one reason we plan on going in early and having time in Spain, not just Barcelona, to me flying over and not spending some time in Spain would be so sad... especially since my DH has been there and wants to show me his heritage. Several generations ago, but nonetheless - important to him. :rolleyes:


I di not know you were going. Yeah it is like a repeat sisters cruise, only better:thumbsup2

[Buckeye Gal]

...I am beaming with pride right now for my brother, his son and son-in-law. My brother owns a cargo company at Dulles Airport and is now all over the news for shipping the equipment the Navy will use to search for the Air France flight that went down.....

That is *AWESOME* that they've done so much to help so many! What great men!

The AirFrance flight demise is so sad, and I really hope that now they've found the site that they can learn something from it for the safety of future passengers.

On the previous WBTA, we were on the ship for 1 full day before we departed. The muster drill was surprisingly held at 3pm on the day we boarded, not the day we departed.....Now if we are really departing at 4pm maybe DCL will fly us in a day early then I'll have time to explore the city some more. I can't imagine them being okay with international arrivals within 2-3 hours of the departure time.....

Oh that would be *so* nice if we had the full day before departure as you did! It's too bad that the 10-night Med debarks on the 18th instead of the 17th...although I know all of you doing the back-to-back wouldn't want to see that change! If they stick with the 4:00 departure, it is going to be interesting to see how they handle that for all of those flying across the pond.

[woody73]

We have returned home, so it's time to check in on this thread.

Woody

[Bareacuda]

We have returned home, so it's time to check in on this thread.

Woody

Welcome home Woody ! I hope you have your earth legs back.
We all want to know..... How was the cruise???
Post pics!!!



Ann popcorn::

[woody73]

The cruise was fabulous. We visited 33 ports in 12 countries.

One highlight was Tanah Lot Temple (http://www.embassyofindonesia.org/tourism/images/bali_tanah-lot.jpg) in Bali. Built in the 15th century, it sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Breathtaking!

Woody

[Bareacuda]

How awesome ! The pic was beautiful.
Then there are some of us that had to stay behind and work instead of cruising the world. :)


Ann :flower3:

[TotallyAngelic]

We have returned home, so it's time to check in on this thread.

Woody

Welcome home Woody - wow, that was some cruise!

[gismo1554]

Yikes! They can't have people planned to arrive that late for an international flight! They'll *have* to change their flight plans for most of the same-day arrival people!

Kathy brings up a good conversation point. Has anyone had experience with late night sailings to speak to when the Muster Drill would occur? I would think it couldn't be until close to departure time because the majority of guests need to participate. If they went back to the 9:00 all-on-board for departure, it seems possible that some may not arrive until within maybe two hours of that time, if it be due to travel or because people are sightseeing Barcelona.

Last time they still had boat drill at 4 something and said you had to be on board then if you had checked in

[gismo1554]

Work schedules wont allow us to go early or we would do that too.
I may call and ask about it when its a bit closer to the cruise.:goodvibes

We have a similar issue but may need to relook at this nearer the date

[gismo1554]

The cruise was fabulous. We visited 33 ports in 12 countries.

One highlight was Tanah Lot Temple (http://www.embassyofindonesia.org/tourism/images/bali_tanah-lot.jpg) in Bali. Built in the 15th century, it sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Breathtaking!

Woody

WOW! Glad you had fun. It looks good.

[gismo1554]

That is *AWESOME* that they've done so much to help so many! What great men!

The AirFrance flight demise is so sad, and I really hope that now they've found the site that they can learn something from it for the safety of future passengers.

Oh that would be *so* nice if we had the full day before departure as you did! It's too bad that the 10-night Med debarks on the 18th instead of the 17th...although I know all of you doing the back-to-back wouldn't want to see that change! If they stick with the 4:00 departure, it is going to be interesting to see how they handle that for all of those flying across the pond.

I know it would be great! Shame really

[Buckeye Gal]

We have returned home, so it's time to check in on this thread.......The cruise was fabulous. We visited 33 ports in 12 countries.....

Glad you've safely returned home and had an amazing time! Your description of the Tanah Lot Temple being breathtaking is so right. I'm sure the picture doesn't even give it justice. Wow!

[MagicMe]

Woody - Welcome back!!! Sounds like it was an awesome cruise and the picture is fantastic!

[adedward]

This morning I went online to make a payment towards the total due on this trip. Logging on to my reservation, we were still shown as GTY. When the screen popped back up after the partial payment was made, there was a room assignment! I was quite surprised. Room 5004, which I know has some good qualities (quiet room because it is on a floor with so few rooms), but, since we have no kids, really wasn't thinking of the kids floor as our space when we upgraded to a category 8. Hmmm. Will have to think about this one.

[gismo1554]

This morning I went online to make a payment towards the total due on this trip. Logging on to my reservation, we were still shown as GTY. When the screen popped back up after the partial payment was made, there was a room assignment! I was quite surprised. Room 5004, which I know has some good qualities (quiet room because it is on a floor with so few rooms), but, since we have no kids, really wasn't thinking of the kids floor as our space when we upgraded to a category 8. Hmmm. Will have to think about this one.

I'd have a nose at what people think of it. It might be a nice place.

[adedward]

Yes, I've looked around now at opinions of this area. Seems most everyone loves the location. There are only a couple of exceptions: folks who didn't like hearing the theatre noise below them during show time. Other than that it seems to be very quiet, so that sounds great to us. Hey, I have a room! :goodvibes That must mean we really are going on this trip.

[gismo1554]

Yes, I've looked around now at opinions of this area. Seems most everyone loves the location. There are only a couple of exceptions: folks who didn't like hearing the theatre noise below them during show time. Other than that it seems to be very quiet, so that sounds great to us. Hey, I have a room! :goodvibes That must mean we really are going on this trip.

Exactly! :cool1:

[dolphingirl47]

Last time they still had boat drill at 4 something and said you had to be on board then if you had checked in

I wondered if this was the case and they just want everybody on board for the boat drill, but still won't leave until later in the evening.

This morning I went online to make a payment towards the total due on this trip. Logging on to my reservation, we were still shown as GTY. When the screen popped back up after the partial payment was made, there was a room assignment! I was quite surprised. Room 5004, which I know has some good qualities (quiet room because it is on a floor with so few rooms), but, since we have no kids, really wasn't thinking of the kids floor as our space when we upgraded to a category 8. Hmmm. Will have to think about this one.

Congratulations for the room assignment. That was early. I just went and checked if we have been assigned a room, but we are still GTY. I actually quite like the idea of deck 5.

Corinna

[got2travel]

Yes, I've looked around now at opinions of this area. Seems most everyone loves the location. There are only a couple of exceptions: folks who didn't like hearing the theatre noise below them during show time. Other than that it seems to be very quiet, so that sounds great to us. Hey, I have a room! :goodvibes That must mean we really are going on this trip.


We had 5013 and were please with it. We never heard any theater noise, possibly we were not far forward enough? Or more than likely we really were never in the room except late at night. My only complaint was that my room was right next to a cast member entrance. The door slammed a lot because it was a self closing door and no one took the time to soften the close. But again, we weren't in there often enough to really be bothered by it. You'd be far enough forward and on the other side of the hall, so it shouldn't be an issue.

[DisneyVegas1]

Saving us from the locker ...(page 2)


pirate:

[got2travel]

Saving us from the locker ...(page 2)


pirate:


Hey, when are you leaving for Coz?

[DisneyVegas1]

Hey, when are you leaving for Coz?

July 15 thru the 21st .... Heading to DL next week ..Thursday thru Saturday .... Fiqured we needed a quick trip

Whatcha doing next thursday thru Saturday ??

Were leaving here about 3 am thursday morning ...shoud be there in plenty of time before the gate opens ...Sure your not feeling so well?? cough cough .... do I need to call in for you ...LOL


pirate:

[epcot1stfave]

Just checking in and keeping up with the news. Been watching the exchange rate for us Brits, :surfweb: and the £ has improved a bit against the $ so decided to pay off some of the balance, still a way to go... :rolleyes1
Anybody going to be at WDW last two weeks in Sept ? We will be at SSR for our first DVC stay and really looking forward to this. :thumbsup2 catch the start of F&W. again.

[got2travel]

July 15 thru the 21st .... Heading to DL next week ..Thursday thru Saturday .... Fiqured we needed a quick trip

Whatcha doing next thursday thru Saturday ??

Were leaving here about 3 am thursday morning ...shoud be there in plenty of time before the gate opens ...Sure your not feeling so well?? cough cough .... do I need to call in for you ...LOL


pirate:



seriously looking into this to see if we can swing it :rolleyes1you know how I love a quickie


I've got a friend who just came back from Coz. She said they went to Coconuts, but didn't 'earn' their free drinks. What a shame!

[DisneyVegas1]

seriously looking into this to see if we can swing it :rolleyes1you know how I love a quickie


I've got a friend who just came back from Coz. She said they went to Coconuts, but didn't 'earn' their free drinks. What a shame!

we would be heading back Saturday afternoon so we are back here before dark and of course for Fathers day ....

Coconuts is where I will be in about 34 days ...ha ha i have free drinks there for life ...lol hah ha


pirate:

[woody73]

Welcome home Woody ! I hope you have your earth legs back.



Welcome home Woody - wow, that was some cruise!



WOW! Glad you had fun. It looks good.



Glad you've safely returned home and had an amazing time!



Woody - Welcome back!!! Sounds like it was an awesome cruise and the picture is fantastic!

Thank you for the warm welcomes. It's nice to be back planning this TA cruise with you.

From our travels, here are some observations on luggage:

1. Pack light. I took too many clothes on our last long cruise. I really did not need six pairs of pants. What's the saying, "Take half the clothes and twice the money."

2. Check your airline's luggage limits. Foreign carriers (such as British Airways, Air France, Air New Zealand) often have stricter luggage restrictions than U.S. carriers. Be sure to review the limits. You don't want to get to the airport with a 40 lb. carry-on only to find that your carrier has a 25 lb. carry-on limit, and you have to pay an extra $100 to check that bag.

3. Double check luggage limits for European domestic flights. If you are planning any flights in Europe (such Paris or London to Barcelona), note that luggage restrictions can be even stricter, as little as 15 lbs. for a carry-on.

Woody

[Buckeye Gal]

Woody, thanks for the awareness of potential carry-on weight constraints. I never would have thought to check that.

[Terapin]

Just popping in to say "hi!" and to let you know my Mom has been perusing this thread and our website and is getting all excited herself!

See you all soon!

[M4travels]

Greetings! It's been a few months since I've checked in and thought today was the day to do so! Sent the info in for the roll call and chomping on the bit for this cruise to happen!

Michael

[tinker1bell]

Hi everyone. DH and i just got back from a week with our kids and grandkids at the Outer Banks. It is amazing how fast seven days go by. The nice thing is that I was able to have some ME time. My DH was really good about that. He knew I needed to just veg and have alone time in the pool. I even bought a Pandora bracelet.

I will be sure to post pictures. Our oldest son took a lot of pictures and we did a family portrait. Just hoping we got one good one out of all of the pictures he took. The kids did post pictures on facebook.

After Magic Meets I can really concentrate on this trip!!!!!

[TiggersPal]

Thank you for the warm welcomes. It's nice to be back planning this TA cruise with you.

From our travels, here are some observations on luggage:

1. Pack light. I took too many clothes on our last long cruise. I really did not need six pairs of pants. What's the saying, "Take half the clothes and twice the money."

2. Check your airline's luggage limits. Foreign carriers (such as British Airways, Air France, Air New Zealand) often have stricter luggage restrictions than U.S. carriers. Be sure to review the limits. You don't want to get to the airport with a 40 lb. carry-on only to find that your carrier has a 25 lb. carry-on limit, and you have to pay an extra $100 to check that bag.

3. Double check luggage limits for European domestic flights. If you are planning any flights in Europe (such Paris or London to Barcelona), note that luggage restrictions can be even stricter, as little as 15 lbs. for a carry-on.

Woody
Thanks Woody!

Hello all - just wanted to let you know we are booking our ressies for all Castaway club members tonight for our Tortola cruise - won't it be exciting when we can do that for this cruise????

Just thought I'd stir you all up into a frenzie! :rotfl:popcorn:::rolleyes1

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Hi again everyone!
It's been awhile since I've checked in... we just got back from our week at FW (had a great time!) and then the 7nt western--- which was fabulous btw and we really miss it! Now we really REALLY can't wait for this cruise... and it's such a long time to wait. *pout*

I'll have to read back and catch up a bit- but I hope everyone is doing well!

Anyone know how to time warp so we can be closer to sail date for this cruise? :confused3 :lmao:

[TiggersPal]

Hi again everyone!
It's been awhile since I've checked in... we just got back from our week at FW (had a great time!) and then the 7nt western--- which was fabulous btw and we really miss it! Now we really REALLY can't wait for this cruise... and it's such a long time to wait. *pout*

I'll have to read back and catch up a bit- but I hope everyone is doing well!

Anyone know how to time warp so we can be closer to sail date for this cruise? :confused3 :lmao:

Can we expect a trip report????:woohoo:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Can we expect a trip report????:woohoo:
You know- I've always journaled (writing in journal- not online anywhere LOL) but I've never written a trip report before. This time maybe I will get around to doing that!!!! It was definitely a wonderful trip so it would be a delight to share it!!! I tihnk the reason I've never wrote a trip report before is that I know I wouldn't be able to write like the entertaining, eloquent, awesome trip reports I've read here. Yanno? hmmm.. maybe I'll get working on that soon. Maybe you talked me into it. LOL

I wonder where I should put my whole trip report (camping forum or cruise forum) or if I'd have to split it up to post about each portion of the trip in a trip report in each forum? I'll have to read some other trip reports to see if it's okay to post in the cruise forum our ENTIRE trip or only the cruise portion. :)

Hey are we really going to have such a short time at CC? The times that are showing now are basically eat lunch the minute you get off the ship? I'm really not fond of that.. we look forward to Castaway cay and I'm not happy about such a short time there. I mean the time there usually goes so fast anyway- I can't imagine how fast those few hours would go by.
Do you really think it will stay that way and they really intend to just give us a few hours at CC? I hope not. :(

[Buckeye Gal]

Thought I would mention that DisneyStore.com has the "Mickey Mouse Hawaiian" shirts and dresses for the family on sale right now.

http://as7.disneystore.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/100476M?$full$

To ultimately save even more, when making purchases, I always access the site through MrRebates.com (http://www.mrrebates.com?refid=274497). Mr. Rebates (http://www.mrrebates.com?refid=274497) gives you 3% back on your purchase for this on-line retailer. I use it often for purchases here as well as QVC, Oriental Trading Co., Snapfish (that gives you 14% back!), Kodak Easy Share, Teleflora, and many more popular sites. In fact, I just got a check from Mr. Rebates last week for $29 that I deposited into my cruise savings account!

[MickeyAddict]

Just checking in and keeping up with the news. Been watching the exchange rate for us Brits, :surfweb: and the £ has improved a bit against the $ so decided to pay off some of the balance, still a way to go... :rolleyes1
Anybody going to be at WDW last two weeks in Sept ? We will be at SSR for our first DVC stay and really looking forward to this. :thumbsup2 catch the start of F&W. again.

Hi! We will be there from Sept 20 - 27 at Pop Century, for the free dining. Then we will be at BLT for nine days, followed by Kadani Village for 10 days. So we will catch F&W for the first three weeks. Let's get together!

Marilyn

[tinker1bell]

I know this is a cruise thread, but I wanted to share two pictures taken while I was with my DH and kids and grandkids down in the Outer Banks in North Carolina. If I cannot be doing something Disney then spending time with my family is the next best thing.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/photo.php?pid=30512536&id=1254188085&ref=nf

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30512537&id=1254188085&ref=nf

[GOS]

My DH and I have just returned from a 12 day RCCL cruise to Scandinavia and Russia. We had a fantastic time and learnt lots.

Here's a link to my trippee and if you have any questions...please ask away.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32284253#post32284253

[TiggersPal]

Thought I would mention that DisneyStore.com has the "Mickey Mouse Hawaiian" shirts and dresses for the family on sale right now.

http://as7.disneystore.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/100476M?$full$

To ultimately save even more, when making purchases, I always access the site through MrRebates.com (http://www.mrrebates.com?refid=274497). Mr. Rebates (http://www.mrrebates.com?refid=274497) gives you 3% back on your purchase for this on-line retailer. I use it often for purchases here as well as QVC, Oriental Trading Co., Snapfish (that gives you 14% back!), Kodak Easy Share, Teleflora, and many more popular sites. In fact, I just got a check from Mr. Rebates last week for $29 that I deposited into my cruise savings account!


THANKS - got one for my DH and I bought the long sun dress - too cute!:wizard::thumbsup2

[Buckeye Gal]

I know this is a cruise thread, but I wanted to share two pictures taken while I was with my DH and kids and grandkids down in the Outer Banks in North Carolina.....

Terry, I *LOVE* these photos! What a sweet family! They both just warmed my heart even though I don't "know" you!

As a side note, I hope you don't mind that I snooped through the entire album. Someone has an amazing camera and photography skills.!!! There were many in there that were very cool! I especially liked #4 with two of your grandsons on the beach with the sand pail and the apparent time lapse in #13! If either you or your DH took these, I might have to hire you as my vacation photographer! :worship:

THANKS - got one for my DH and I bought the long sun dress - too cute!:wizard::thumbsup2

You're most welcome! I really like the fabric as well! I'm still contemplating the sundress myself! I'm trying to decide if I order it one or two sizes too small so it fits next year! :laughing: I so want to loose weight before this cruise.

[tinker1bell]

Terry, I *LOVE* these photos! What a sweet family! They both just warmed my heart even though I don't "know" you!

As a side note, I hope you don't mind that I snooped through the entire album. Someone has an amazing camera and photography skills.!!! There were many in there that were very cool! I especially liked #4 with two of your grandsons on the beach with the sand pail and the apparent time lapse in #13! If either you or your DH took these, I might have to hire you as my vacation photographer! :worship:



You're most welcome! I really like the fabric as well! I'm still contemplating the sundress myself! I'm trying to decide if I order it one or two sizes too small so it fits next year! :laughing: I so want to loose weight before this cruise.


Thank you so much Kimberly. Actually my oldest son took most of the pictures. He is officially a photographer. He has a web site and everything. He also teaches Graphic Design. All of my kids and their spouses love photography. They got that love from my DH.

Here is my son's web site. Naturally a lot of the pics are of his kids but also lots of family. My one Nephew got married and Howie took pictures. Also a neighbor friend of ours --their son got married and Howie took pictures. But he also has an eye for the unusual. Hope you like looking at those pictures.
http://doublehmedia.com/index.html


Be careful with the sizing, my friend bought those for the whole family and they were way too small.

[woody73]

My DH and I have just returned from a 12 day RCCL cruise to Scandinavia and Russia. We had a fantastic time and learnt lots.

Here's a link to my trippee . . .
Nice trip report. Thanks for sharing.

Woody

[gismo1554]

I wondered if this was the case and they just want everybody on board for the boat drill, but still won't leave until later in the evening.


I hope so but doubt it. I know the last time on the WB we stayed over night so it wasn't an issue about being onboard at 4!

[gismo1554]

Just checking in and keeping up with the news. Been watching the exchange rate for us Brits, :surfweb: and the £ has improved a bit against the $ so decided to pay off some of the balance, still a way to go... :rolleyes1
Anybody going to be at WDW last two weeks in Sept ? We will be at SSR for our first DVC stay and really looking forward to this. :thumbsup2 catch the start of F&W. again.

Oh lucky you! I still am hoping for the lottery win so I can go on a nice holiday to Disney this year!

[gismo1554]

Thank you for the warm welcomes. It's nice to be back planning this TA cruise with you.

From our travels, here are some observations on luggage:

1. Pack light. I took too many clothes on our last long cruise. I really did not need six pairs of pants. What's the saying, "Take half the clothes and twice the money."

2. Check your airline's luggage limits. Foreign carriers (such as British Airways, Air France, Air New Zealand) often have stricter luggage restrictions than U.S. carriers. Be sure to review the limits. You don't want to get to the airport with a 40 lb. carry-on only to find that your carrier has a 25 lb. carry-on limit, and you have to pay an extra $100 to check that bag.

3. Double check luggage limits for European domestic flights. If you are planning any flights in Europe (such Paris or London to Barcelona), note that luggage restrictions can be even stricter, as little as 15 lbs. for a carry-on.

Woody

Oh good tips!

[gismo1554]

Greetings! It's been a few months since I've checked in and thought today was the day to do so! Sent the info in for the roll call and chomping on the bit for this cruise to happen!

Michael

Me too. I'm getting "Are we there yet" syndrome. Got the Passporter last week so now sending DBF insane with "oh did you know" facts and seeing as hes never done a Disney cruise the answer is always "no"

[gismo1554]

Thanks Woody!

Hello all - just wanted to let you know we are booking our ressies for all Castaway club members tonight for our Tortola cruise - won't it be exciting when we can do that for this cruise????

Just thought I'd stir you all up into a frenzie! :rotfl:popcorn:::rolleyes1

God I wish it was that time for us!

[gismo1554]

Hi again everyone!
It's been awhile since I've checked in... we just got back from our week at FW (had a great time!) and then the 7nt western--- which was fabulous btw and we really miss it! Now we really REALLY can't wait for this cruise... and it's such a long time to wait. *pout*

I'll have to read back and catch up a bit- but I hope everyone is doing well!

Anyone know how to time warp so we can be closer to sail date for this cruise? :confused3 :lmao:

I'm hoping to just fall asleep and wake up next June 18th! That's when Castaway Club members can start booking things

[gismo1554]

Well I've been off for a few days on my hols. Nothing as exciting as all you cruisers but had a lovely weekend down in Weymouth by the sea (I'm like a lobster now). Didn't cure my Disney cravings but did at least relax me a bit about my job and all the rest going on down here. My DM (gailadams_uk) & sister (rikimuk) who are going on this cruise too came with me as well as our friend from work and we all really enjoyed it. Never really caravan'd before but it was fun and cheap so all good. Also had a military regata going on down there, including a "storm the beach" set up with American military vehicles (including a Sherman Tank I think) storming up against the Brits. We didn't see it all but got to have a nose at the vehicles as they were staying on the same camp site as us. They also had a parade through Weymouth on Sunday (it was the Queen's trouping of the guards day so we assumed this was for this) but we decided to walk into Weymouth along a 2 1/2 mile path (which actually was a lie as it was almost 6 miles by the time you got to Weymouth). DM managed the whole route with our friend Mandy but we gave up at the midway point and caught a bus to Portland. Even went to see the famous Portland Bill lighthouse! Really nice trip just wish I had worn more suncream as my shoulders are burnt.

[epcot1stfave]

Hi! We will be there from Sept 20 - 27 at Pop Century, for the free dining. Then we will be at BLT for nine days, followed by Kadani Village for 10 days. So we will catch F&W for the first three weeks. Let's get together!

Marilyn

Hi Marilyn, nice to meet you. We are going to a UK dis meet at the Poly on the 22nd (which of course is open to everyone, not just us brits :goodvibes) I will post the details later if you want.

[pjpoohbear]

I'm hoping to just fall asleep and wake up next June 18th! That's when Castaway Club members can start booking things

367 days till booking night, woo hoo! :banana:

Pj

[DisneyVegas1]

367 days till booking night, woo hoo! :banana:

Pj

thats not that far away ...lol


pirate:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I'm hoping to just fall asleep and wake up next June 18th! That's when Castaway Club members can start booking things
LOL That sounds nice.. I could probably use that much sleep!

367 days till booking night, woo hoo! :banana:

Pj
Geesh that sounds like forever! I think I'd rather use months cause it sounds like less time somehow. LOL

Hey y'all... my baby turned 9 yesterday..... I can't believe my BABY is 9 already! I also can't believe I have one child almost grown. How the years go by..... and the older they get obviously means I'm getting older right? ugh :lmao:
(yep, turning 40 in July. Does EVERYONE who turns 40 not feel the least bit like they can possibly be turning 40? That can't be right..... wow I used to think 40 was "so old" - my mom was almost 40 when we got married many moons ago... guess she wasn't as old as I thought. :confused3 )

[gismo1554]

LOL That sounds nice.. I could probably use that much sleep!


Geesh that sounds like forever! I think I'd rather use months cause it sounds like less time somehow. LOL

Hey y'all... my baby turned 9 yesterday..... I can't believe my BABY is 9 already! I also can't believe I have one child almost grown. How the years go by..... and the older they get obviously means I'm getting older right? ugh :lmao:
(yep, turning 40 in July. Does EVERYONE who turns 40 not feel the least bit like they can possibly be turning 40? That can't be right..... wow I used to think 40 was "so old" - my mom was almost 40 when we got married many moons ago... guess she wasn't as old as I thought. :confused3 )

LOL I'm sure my mother would say that at least once they grow up you get more time to do stuff - although she hasn't really lol

[tink2020]

Hi cruisemates! :goodvibes:

My babies turned ONE yesterday! :eek: If you've got a free 13 minutes (I know, I know... but there are two of them! :teeth:) I made this slideshow (http://www.vimeo.com/5173650) of their first year. It goes by too quickly, no?! After having them, I find myself in such an odd predicament. I'd like time to crawl as they get bigger at light speed... but then kick and scream as time drags to, say, this cruise! :rolleyes:

I hope you all are doing well. I've been reading along about lots of vacations and cruises :banana: and lots of job issues :guilty:. I can empathize with the latter, and just keep hoping/reminding myself "this too shall pass"! :grouphug:

[tink2020]

LOL That sounds nice.. I could probably use that much sleep!


Geesh that sounds like forever! I think I'd rather use months cause it sounds like less time somehow. LOL

Hey y'all... my baby turned 9 yesterday..... I can't believe my BABY is 9 already! I also can't believe I have one child almost grown. How the years go by..... and the older they get obviously means I'm getting older right? ugh :lmao:
(yep, turning 40 in July. Does EVERYONE who turns 40 not feel the least bit like they can possibly be turning 40? That can't be right..... wow I used to think 40 was "so old" - my mom was almost 40 when we got married many moons ago... guess she wasn't as old as I thought. :confused3 )

:rotfl: And I see my sentiments are echoed! :hug:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

:rotfl: And I see my sentiments are echoed! :hug:Oh gosh Tink- you've got it far worse than me! Everyone knows that time goes by the fastest when your babies are the youngest- it does slow down a wee little bit when they are a bit older. The first year or two goes by in a blink of an eye! I can only iimagine how much faster it seems when it's twins- double the fun/double how busy you are with them/etc.= double the speed in time. ;)

Now I must go watch the slideshow and remember what I'm missing out on with all my babies grown to "big kids". (wahhhhhhhhhh) Good thing my sisters keep having babies so I can live vicariously thru them! :rotfl:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Oh Tink- I love that video! they are toooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooo
precious!
I also love how you showed how much they grew with the pink chairs! Very cool. :)

[tink2020]

Oh Tink- I love that video! they are toooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooo
precious!
I also love how you showed how much they grew with the pink chairs! Very cool. :)

Thanks! We bought those onesies in sizes NB - 12M at Carter's before the girls were born, to take pictures in them each month. We do the same blanket and chair pics, and it's amazing to see them change and grow in the similar shots! We had anticipated that we would stop when they hit 1 year old, but considering they are just THIS month wearing the 9M ones (for the first time, when I get around to taking them!), I think we have a while. I refuse to let the last 2 sets go unused! :rotfl:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi cruisemates! :goodvibes:

My babies turned ONE yesterday! :eek: If you've got a free 13 minutes (I know, I know... but there are two of them! :teeth:) I made this slideshow (http://www.vimeo.com/5173650) of their first year. It goes by too quickly, no?! After having them, I find myself in such an odd predicament. I'd like time to crawl as they get bigger at light speed... but then kick and scream as time drags to, say, this cruise! :rolleyes:



I want to see it...I'll have to watch it when I get home from work tonight. :)

[got2travel]

LOL That sounds nice.. I could probably use that much sleep!


Geesh that sounds like forever! I think I'd rather use months cause it sounds like less time somehow. LOL

Hey y'all... my baby turned 9 yesterday..... I can't believe my BABY is 9 already! I also can't believe I have one child almost grown. How the years go by..... and the older they get obviously means I'm getting older right? ugh :lmao:
(yep, turning 40 in July. Does EVERYONE who turns 40 not feel the least bit like they can possibly be turning 40? That can't be right..... wow I used to think 40 was "so old" - my mom was almost 40 when we got married many moons ago... guess she wasn't as old as I thought. :confused3 )


Hey Shelley

I hit 40 in April and I was not happy about it. But you know what hit me harder? Last week when I realized I'm a mom to a high schooler now. :eek:

[tweety0227]

I want to see it...I'll have to watch it when I get home from work tonight. :)

Beautiful babies. Very touching!!!!!!

[MagicMe]

Tink - loved the show!! Amazing how fast they grow...oh and they're going to love that touche shot in front of the tub :lmao:

[tink2020]

Thanks guys! It really does go quickly. And I figure they may kill me for the tub shot, but on our website I actually posted video of them dancing like that because they were so excited to get in. Silly girls!

[gismo1554]

Hi cruisemates! :goodvibes:

My babies turned ONE yesterday! :eek: If you've got a free 13 minutes (I know, I know... but there are two of them! :teeth:) I made this slideshow (http://www.vimeo.com/5173650) of their first year. It goes by too quickly, no?! After having them, I find myself in such an odd predicament. I'd like time to crawl as they get bigger at light speed... but then kick and scream as time drags to, say, this cruise! :rolleyes:

I hope you all are doing well. I've been reading along about lots of vacations and cruises :banana: and lots of job issues :guilty:. I can empathize with the latter, and just keep hoping/reminding myself "this too shall pass"! :grouphug:

Ah they are adorable!

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Hey Shelley

I hit 40 in April and I was not happy about it. But you know what hit me harder? Last week when I realized I'm a mom to a high schooler now. :eek:
Girl, I hear you! I totally agree.... being hit with the realization you have a highschooler is definitely a big eye opener. I was like huh, how'd that happen? :lmao: Like I said- I don't FEEL like I'm almost 40 so I just forget that- can't forget (on a daily basis) that you have a highschooler!

Oh and btw- very belated Happy Birthday... I totally missed your birthday! How've you been?

Thanks guys! It really does go quickly. And I figure they may kill me for the tub shot, but on our website I actually posted video of them dancing like that because they were so excited to get in. Silly girls!
LOL
I was totally sent back in time by the nekkid hiney(s) shot. I'm pretty sure I have a photo like that of each and every one of my kids. I promise I'm not a nekkid baby butt freak or anything like that- just at that moment I had to get a picture of my kids' hineys! I wonder where those photos are somewhere in the many boxes of photos I've kept. LOL

[pjpoohbear]

Tink, wondeful video. The girls are so sweet.


Pj

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Okay this thread on the 2nd page? How'd that happen? LOL

and why is my signature line showing like that? image has been moved or deleted? I'm using one of the graphics (the small one) off the first post in this thread!
ugh I gotta figure out why it's doing that and fix it........

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Okay I fixed it- just a broken image link.

I really like one I saw on someone else's signature line- that morphed from the graphic we had for the PC cruise to the one we have for this TA cruise. But when I put that in my signature line it was too big and cut off half the bottom of it. :( So this one will have to do.

I've posted this before but I'm not sure if you've seen it... Captain- you do know we're not doing the B2B, right? We changed those plans months ago before this most recent cruise we took (May 30th) :)
Just FYI.. since we're still listed on the list of B2B'ers. I wish! But that cruise before the TA is just too expensive for us. (and DH can't take THAT much time off from work and still be able to afford the cruise LOL)

[TotallyAngelic]

Hi cruisemates! :goodvibes:

My babies turned ONE yesterday! :eek: If you've got a free 13 minutes (I know, I know... but there are two of them! :teeth:) I made this slideshow (http://www.vimeo.com/5173650) of their first year. It goes by too quickly, no?! After having them, I find myself in such an odd predicament. I'd like time to crawl as they get bigger at light speed... but then kick and scream as time drags to, say, this cruise! :rolleyes:



love the video - how lovely to have a record like that - your little ones are adorable!



I hit 40 in April and I was not happy about it. But you know what hit me harder? Last week when I realized I'm a mom to a high schooler now. :eek:

I know what you mean about the passage of time - we are hitting a milestone today - my DD Taryn has her last day in High School today - it doesn't seem real somehow - where did the time go!

[tink2020]

love the video - how lovely to have a record like that - your little ones are adorable!



I know what you mean about the passage of time - we are hitting a milestone today - my DD Taryn has her last day in High School today - it doesn't seem real somehow - where did the time go!

Congratulations to Taryn... Hugs to mama, though! And thank you for your sweet comments! (Everyone!)

[got2travel]

Okay I fixed it- just a broken image link.

I really like one I saw on someone else's signature line- that morphed from the graphic we had for the PC cruise to the one we have for this TA cruise. But when I put that in my signature line it was too big and cut off half the bottom of it. :( So this one will have to do.

I've posted this before but I'm not sure if you've seen it... Captain- you do know we're not doing the B2B, right? We changed those plans months ago before this most recent cruise we took (May 30th) :)
Just FYI.. since we're still listed on the list of B2B'ers. I wish! But that cruise before the TA is just too expensive for us. (and DH can't take THAT much time off from work and still be able to afford the cruise LOL)


Kimmy (OCD for WD) made the morphing one for us. I'm not sure how to size it.


Congrats on the WISH accomplishment.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Kimmy (OCD for WD) made the morphing one for us. I'm not sure how to size it.


Congrats on the WISH accomplishment.
thanks! Still more to lose though- especially after gaining a few lbs on the recent vacation. I gotta get myself back in gear- but atleast I've maintained since being home for 2wks and didn't continue to gain after the cruise! Gotta get back to more :yay: :)

[Hoagie Pie]

Hi Everybody - been out of the loop so welcome the Newbies. Tink - loved the Video - children do grow up way too fast. It was good to see Woody back - how many pictures did you take?

We have had visitors and I am not on as much as I would like to be - but hope everyone has been doing well. Happy Father's Day to all the Daddies!!!

[DisneyVegas1]

.

I've posted this before but I'm not sure if you've seen it... Captain- you do know we're not doing the B2B, right? We changed those plans months ago before this most recent cruise we took (May 30th) :)
Just FYI.. since we're still listed on the list of B2B'ers. I wish! But that cruise before the TA is just too expensive for us. (and DH can't take THAT much time off from work and still be able to afford the cruise LOL)


You have been removed and sent to the locker ...arrrrr LOL

Happy Fathers Day to everyone , Been extremely Busy with Football here in Vegas and actualy just got back last night from a 3 day run at Disneyland , Had a good time but wasnt the same without our partners in crime Monica(Got2travel) and her son Trevoy ...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/cbrniner/disneyland.png

Be sur to be makin a mark on your calenders for March 13th 2010 as this be the Saturday for the Official TransAtlantic Pirates DIS meet , Come meet old friends and make new ones before we venture off across the pond to bring back our beloved "Magic" to the place she makes berth.... I just booked at Disneys Grand Californian Villas this morning , so I will be there from the 11th thru the 14th ....I be keeping a weathered eye out for ya !!!!


pirate:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

howdy everyone,

just got back from a great weeks vacation up in the mountains here in Oregon. We rode our quads there with a few friends and relatives. Only 3 crashes which was pretty good average for that many people:thumbsup2

No I didnt crash but DH did. He hit a hidden stump, lots of bruises and bloody nose, 3 loose teeth but ok other than being sore.

Weather was just so-so but not too cold or too hot with a few sprinkles.
Lots of chipmunks and lots of deer running around including coming into camp until my dog Minnie chased them away.

Now to clean everything and get back to normal.
Next weekend we are headed to the coast for my birthday, so i hope the weather is a bit better then.
Rainy today around here.

Kathy

[Bareacuda]

Now that was an exciting weekend! Hows DH now??
Sending pixie dust his way... and yours!


Ann popcorn::

PS... marked 13 March 2010 for the meet!

[woody73]

Be sur to be makin a mark on your calenders for March 13th 2010 as this be the Saturday for the Official TransAtlantic Pirates DIS meet
I've marked my calendar. Sounds like fun.

Woody

[woody73]

It was good to see Woody back - how many pictures did you take?
9,000 give or take a few.

Woody

[TheDisneyGirl02]

9,000 give or take a few.

Woody

Wow...9,000 pictures! That is a lot...but for as long as you were gone, that's not too bad!

I hope all of the father's had a wonderful Father's Day. :)

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Now that was an exciting weekend! Hows DH now??
Sending pixie dust his way... and yours!


Ann popcorn::

PS... marked 13 March 2010 for the meet!




He is ok just very sore. Lots of bruises. Now he doesnt make fun of my slow putt putting around on my quad:lmao:

Kathy

[gismo1554]

howdy everyone,

just got back from a great weeks vacation up in the mountains here in Oregon. We rode our quads there with a few friends and relatives. Only 3 crashes which was pretty good average for that many people:thumbsup2

No I didnt crash but DH did. He hit a hidden stump, lots of bruises and bloody nose, 3 loose teeth but ok other than being sore.

Weather was just so-so but not too cold or too hot with a few sprinkles.
Lots of chipmunks and lots of deer running around including coming into camp until my dog Minnie chased them away.

Now to clean everything and get back to normal.
Next weekend we are headed to the coast for my birthday, so i hope the weather is a bit better then.
Rainy today around here.

Kathy

Ouch! Hope he's feeling a bit better.

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Ouch! Hope he's feeling a bit better.


He was moving like a 90 year old man this morning but says he would do it again because he had so much fun.:lmao:

We are planning our first trip to Disneyland for the end of September or around there. We have always been at WDW in Florida.
If Greg likes it enough maybe I can get him to do the March meet:thumbsup2


For those who have been before. Of the 3 Disney hotels which do you recommend? I know 2 are walking distance and one is on property and the monorail goes to it.

Any tips about the park itself? How long would you allow to see DL and California Adventure?

What is a must see and what do you think is a waist of time?

Is it along ride from the LA airport? Just tryin to figure out the timing aspect of when we want to arrive.

Thanks for the tips,

Kathy

[got2travel]

He was moving like a 90 year old man this morning but says he would do it again because he had so much fun.:lmao:

We are planning our first trip to Disneyland for the end of September or around there. We have always been at WDW in Florida.
If Greg likes it enough maybe I can get him to do the March meet:thumbsup2


For those who have been before. Of the 3 Disney hotels which do you recommend? I know 2 are walking distance and one is on property and the monorail goes to it.

Any tips about the park itself? How long would you allow to see DL and California Adventure?

What is a must see and what do you think is a waist of time?

Is it along ride from the LA airport? Just tryin to figure out the timing aspect of when we want to arrive.

Thanks for the tips,

Kathy


All of the DL hotels are within walking distance. The Grand Californian is the closest as it actually has it's own entrance to California Adventure. The monorail does not go to any of the hotels. Unlike WDW, it is not a means of transportation, it is more of an attraction. The 2 stops are Tomorrowland and Downtown Disney. The Downtown Disney stop will get you closer to the Disneyland Hotel and the Paradise Pier hotel, but it is not right there at the hotels. Of the 3, my favorite is the Disneyland Hotel. I think this one has more Disney ambiance than the others. Most of the rooms are pretty big. And the Neverland Pool is the best. If your heart is set on staying onsite, then by all means pick one of the Disney hotels. But just so you know, staying onsite is not as much of a necessity at DL like it is at WDW. There are several offsite hotels that are actually a shorter walk than the DL Hotel or Paradise Pier. And certainly the cost is less. I've stayed at many of the offsite hotels as well as all the onsite ones and can recommend some if you want.

For a first timer, a minimum of 3 days would be needed, with 4 or 5 being ideal. Can't think of anything Disney that would be waste of time :laughing:. Even the attractions that are at WDW are slightly different at DL. Some are better at DL and some are better at WDW, but they all have their own uniqueness. The only things I could think of skipping would be the 3D movies (Bug's Life, Muppets, etc). The queues are different but once inside, the movies are the same.

There is a great thread on the DL board. It's DL Guide for WDW veterans. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599 He's very thorough in recommending hotels, park strategy, ride comparisons, show comparisons, etc.

From LAX, it's probably an hour drive give or take depending on traffic. Orange County (SNA) and Long Beach (LGB) are actually closer (20-30 drive). And Ontario (ONT) is also an option, about the same drive at LAX. I usually pick based on a combination of price and flight times. My favorite is LGB though. It's so small that you can get off the plane, get your luggage and be in your rental car in 15 minutes. Plus that's where Jetblue flies into.

[got2travel]

You have been removed and sent to the locker ...arrrrr LOL

Happy Fathers Day to everyone , Been extremely Busy with Football here in Vegas and actualy just got back last night from a 3 day run at Disneyland , Had a good time but wasnt the same without our partners in crime Monica(Got2travel) and her son Trevoy ...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/cbrniner/disneyland.png




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So sad I missed this trip. But to make up for it Tia Dalma represented at the Nor Cal Pirate Festival (pictures on Facebook).

And without a doubt, we'll be there in March.

[MagicMe]

He was moving like a 90 year old man this morning but says he would do it again because he had so much fun.:lmao:

We are planning our first trip to Disneyland for the end of September or around there. We have always been at WDW in Florida.
If Greg likes it enough maybe I can get him to do the March meet:thumbsup2


For those who have been before. Of the 3 Disney hotels which do you recommend? I know 2 are walking distance and one is on property and the monorail goes to it.

Any tips about the park itself? How long would you allow to see DL and California Adventure?

What is a must see and what do you think is a waist of time?

Is it along ride from the LA airport? Just tryin to figure out the timing aspect of when we want to arrive.

Thanks for the tips,

Kathy


I've actually only been there once. We went mid-June about 5 years ago. We flew in to LAX on a Tuesday. We checked into the GC and were in CA by afternoon. It wasn't really crowded and we pretty much covered everything we wanted to that afternoon and evening (FYI they had just opened TT). The next full day we spent in the MK. We left the next morning (after some time at DTD) to drive to Vegas. I thought it was kind of strange that there didn't seem to be too many crowds but we were happy. I think you should alot at least 3 days though so you can visit leisurely. I found that the GC reminded me of WL. It was pricier(!) than the other two but it was kind of cool that our room faced the CA park and had a great view!!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Thankyou both for your answers.
I think we really want to stay on property, just for the theme that Disney has. It keeps the magic alive after you leave the park. Probably the Disneyland Hotel but not sure yet.

I was there when I was 14 but back then there was one hotel and the Monorail went to it and one stop in the park. I am surprized it doesnt go there any more.
After all its only been 10, no 20, no 30, no 40 ,well lets just say its been many years:lmao:

Thanks again, I will pass on the info to Greg when he gets home. All their hotels have specials through the end of September so the prices arnt too bad for just us. If you book 3 days, get 2 free is one of the deals.

Are there any other attractions in the area to see if we have an extra day or two?

Kathy

[got2travel]

The monorail did used to go to the Disneyland Hotel. They tore that tower down when they built Downtown Disney.

[GOS]

The monorail did used to go to the Disneyland Hotel. They tore that tower down when they built Downtown Disney.

We stayed at the DH last August before the Repo and it wasn't far to walk to the entrances, perhaps 15-20 mins. The monorail station is closer, but you then have to wait.

[Terapin]

Can I ask: when will our webpage be updated with the new roll call? I emailed our info a few weeks back (or so it seems) and we are still missing from the roll call on the page. It will make it seem more real if I can see our name in print on our own cruise web page.

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Good morning everyone,


We finally have a nice sunny day today. Headed for 80:goodvibes

Its about time we got some nice summer weather.

Hope everyone is having a nice day today.

Thanks for all the help with my questions about DL. I have one more question.

I want to do the Inidana Jones ride. But the video of it looks really rough. I know the vehicles and track are the same as the ones at WDW for the Dino ride at AK.
For those who have done both rides, is the bouncyness about the same or is one rougher than the other?

For anyone who has only done the Indiana Jones ride, how do you gauge the roughness. I dont have a bad back or anything, I just dont like a real rough ride.

Thanks,
Kathy

[MagicMe]

Can I ask: when will our webpage be updated with the new roll call? I emailed our info a few weeks back (or so it seems) and we are still missing from the roll call on the page. It will make it seem more real if I can see our name in print on our own cruise web page.

I believe our wonderful cruise web page guru has been on vacation (cruise and WDW) so it may take her a bit to update to present.

[got2travel]

Good morning everyone,


We finally have a nice sunny day today. Headed for 80:goodvibes

Its about time we got some nice summer weather.

Hope everyone is having a nice day today.

Thanks for all the help with my questions about DL. I have one more question.

I want to do the Inidana Jones ride. But the video of it looks really rough. I know the vehicles and track are the same as the ones at WDW for the Dino ride at AK.
For those who have done both rides, is the bouncyness about the same or is one rougher than the other?

For anyone who has only done the Indiana Jones ride, how do you gauge the roughness. I dont have a bad back or anything, I just dont like a real rough ride.

Thanks,
Kathy


Indiana Jones is ten times (hundred times?) better than Dinosaur. Honestly, I'm not entirely sure if the ride is smoother or if the whole thing is just more enjoyable that I don't notice the jerking as much. Dinosaur is darker and louder and just not any fun, in my opinion. But I never pass up a ride on Indy!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Indiana Jones is ten times (hundred times?) better than Dinosaur. Honestly, I'm not entirely sure if the ride is smoother or if the whole thing is just more enjoyable that I don't notice the jerking as much. Dinosaur is darker and louder and just not any fun, in my opinion. But I never pass up a ride on Indy!





Thats what I was hoping for. The clip I saw really looked like fun.
Thanks,
Kathy

[Hoagie Pie]

Yes, our guru is on vacation at WDW so it will be a while and then she might be moving East - not sure of the dates yet so you might not see your name for a while, but she is wonderful - hang in there!

Yes, Dinosaur is a rough ride and if you can tackle that, you can handle Indy. I hope you have a great time. It was 104 at downtown Disney yesterday and it was sooo hot. Still had fun!:thumbsup2

Hope all is well with everyone.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Yes, our guru is on vacation at WDW so it will be a while and then she might be moving East - not sure of the dates yet so you might not see your name for a while, but she is wonderful - hang in there!

Yes, Dinosaur is a rough ride and if you can tackle that, you can handle Indy. I hope you have a great time. It was 104 at downtown Disney yesterday and it was sooo hot. Still had fun!:thumbsup2

Hope all is well with everyone.


I believe our guru is coming home tomorrow at least according to her FB. I hope she and her family had a great trip!

Does anybody on here live in either Elizabethtown, KY, St. Louis, MO or Springfield, IL or anywhere around there? My family is going there on vacation next week. I'm excited for vacation, but I'm going to miss my Dave... :( When I get home, wedding planning is going to go into high gear. In July we have to meet with the reception site, the minister and I'm going to meet with the florist (I'm figuring Dave won't want to pick out flowers! LOL!) so it's going to be busy!

Hope everything is going well for everyone.

[DisneyVegas1]

Saving us from the Locker


pirate:

[Terapin]

I believe our guru is coming home tomorrow at least according to her FB. I hope she and her family had a great trip!

Does anybody on here live in either Elizabethtown, KY, St. Louis, MO or Springfield, IL or anywhere around there? My family is going there on vacation next week. I'm excited for vacation, but I'm going to miss my Dave... :( When I get home, wedding planning is going to go into high gear. In July we have to meet with the reception site, the minister and I'm going to meet with the florist (I'm figuring Dave won't want to pick out flowers! LOL!) so it's going to be busy!

Hope everything is going well for everyone.

Our wedding plans are in high-ish gear too. I am currently folding hundreds of silver origami cranes for decorations in lieu of flowers at each table. We're trying to be both budget- and eco-conscious. We are meeting with a florist on Saturday, and with a caterer on Tuesday. We have most of the planning complete, and we hired a wedding planner.

Good luck to us both!

[Terapin]

And thanks for the info about the moderator and posting the roll call. Is that the same for our website not on the Dis?

[PrincessShmoo]

And thanks for the info about the moderator and posting the roll call. Is that the same for our website not on the Dis?

Would that be the "other forum"?

If so, than, no would be the answer. There is a seperate meet thread there.

:cutie:

[DisneyVegas1]

Would that be the "other forum"?

If so, than, no would be the answer. There is a seperate meet thread there.

:cutie:

What "other Forum" would that be ??? Do I smell Betrayers and Mutineers ???

cause you know that "The deepest circle of hell is reserved for betrayers and mutineers"

pirate:

[MrsMork]

howdy everyone,

just got back from a great weeks vacation up in the mountains here in Oregon. We rode our quads there with a few friends and relatives. Only 3 crashes which was pretty good average for that many people:thumbsup2

No I didnt crash but DH did. He hit a hidden stump, lots of bruises and bloody nose, 3 loose teeth but ok other than being sore.

Weather was just so-so but not too cold or too hot with a few sprinkles.
Lots of chipmunks and lots of deer running around including coming into camp until my dog Minnie chased them away.

Now to clean everything and get back to normal.
Next weekend we are headed to the coast for my birthday, so i hope the weather is a bit better then.
Rainy today around here.

Kathy

We are going to the Oregon Coast July 2-8. Hope the weather is nice....but we do know it IS Oregon! Hope Greg is lots better by now!

He was moving like a 90 year old man this morning but says he would do it again because he had so much fun.:lmao:

We are planning our first trip to Disneyland for the end of September or around there. We have always been at WDW in Florida.
If Greg likes it enough maybe I can get him to do the March meet:thumbsup2


For those who have been before. Of the 3 Disney hotels which do you recommend? I know 2 are walking distance and one is on property and the monorail goes to it.

Any tips about the park itself? How long would you allow to see DL and California Adventure?

What is a must see and what do you think is a waist of time?

Is it along ride from the LA airport? Just tryin to figure out the timing aspect of when we want to arrive.

Thanks for the tips,

Kathy
;
I would say at least 3 days. 4 would be better. We just got back and spent 2 days there, not nearly enough time. BUT, we do get to go back for 4 more days in October!

Be sure to see the Aladdin show at the Hyperion Theater in CA. It is amazing! Ride everything! :yay: DLH is our favorite of the three, but we usually stay off site. We did Priceline for our trip last week and stayed at the Crowne Plaza just down Harbor Blvd. It was very nice and they provide their own shuttle. Nice!

We have flown from PDX to LAX many times. Super Shuttle usually gets us to DL in about a half hour from the time we actually leave the airport. I think Jet Blue may fly out of PDX to Long Beach now. That would be closer.

Good morning everyone,


We finally have a nice sunny day today. Headed for 80:goodvibes

Its about time we got some nice summer weather.

Hope everyone is having a nice day today.

Thanks for all the help with my questions about DL. I have one more question.

I want to do the Inidana Jones ride. But the video of it looks really rough. I know the vehicles and track are the same as the ones at WDW for the Dino ride at AK.
For those who have done both rides, is the bouncyness about the same or is one rougher than the other?

For anyone who has only done the Indiana Jones ride, how do you gauge the roughness. I dont have a bad back or anything, I just dont like a real rough ride.

Thanks,
Kathy

I think they are very similar as far as the roughness. Not my favorite because of that. Just MHO. Be sure to check out Small World. The outside is beautiful compared to FL and they have recently updated it nicely inside.

[PrincessShmoo]

What "other Forum" would that be ??? Do I smell Betrayers and Mutineers ???

cause you know that "The deepest circle of hell is reserved for betrayers and mutineers"

pirate:

Aye, Captain, I be aware of this!

pirate:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

You have been removed and sent to the locker ...arrrrr LOL

Happy Fathers Day to everyone , Been extremely Busy with Football here in Vegas and actualy just got back last night from a 3 day run at Disneyland , Had a good time but wasnt the same without our partners in crime Monica(Got2travel) and her son Trevoy ...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/cbrniner/disneyland.png

Be sur to be makin a mark on your calenders for March 13th 2010 as this be the Saturday for the Official TransAtlantic Pirates DIS meet , Come meet old friends and make new ones before we venture off across the pond to bring back our beloved "Magic" to the place she makes berth.... I just booked at Disneys Grand Californian Villas this morning , so I will be there from the 11th thru the 14th ....I be keeping a weathered eye out for ya !!!!


pirate:

thanks for updating
but oh no........ how do I get out of the locker?
.........
........
.........
oh, peanut


******** hope you had a great Father's day too!
Wish I was busy with visiting DL... but alas, no such luck!

[gismo1554]

Our wedding plans are in high-ish gear too. I am currently folding hundreds of silver origami cranes for decorations in lieu of flowers at each table. We're trying to be both budget- and eco-conscious. We are meeting with a florist on Saturday, and with a caterer on Tuesday. We have most of the planning complete, and we hired a wedding planner.

Good luck to us both!

Oh Origami Cranes? How fun. I bet you're bored! Good luck with all the planning.

[gismo1554]

Is anyone else finding time's dragging again? It was going quite quickly the last few months and now I'm getting to the point I'm going to kill anyone who mentions a holiday as mine's so far away! I feel like I've planned almost everything now and I'm just desperate to start booking things but know I can't. Anyone any tips on what to do to waste/speed up time?

[PrincessShmoo]

Is anyone else finding time's dragging again? It was going quite quickly the last few months and now I'm getting to the point I'm going to kill anyone who mentions a holiday as mine's so far away! I feel like I've planned almost everything now and I'm just desperate to start booking things but know I can't. Anyone any tips on what to do to waste/speed up time?

Well, we couldn't stand waiting, so we booked a cruise to Alaska this Sep!

:rolleyes1

[dolphingirl47]

Today it is time for my Double Digit dance for my next cruise on the Magic :yay::cheer2:party:

Corinna

[Bareacuda]

We're killing time by:
1.going to DL for a few day!:cool1:
Cant wait... havent been in 2 years :headache:
2. Working on a few more "old" scrapbooks and working on the one for DL and the TA at the same time.

Hope everyone is having a good week...:thumbsup2

Ann

[gismo1554]

We're killing time by:
1.going to DL for a few day!:cool1:
Cant wait... havent been in 2 years :headache:
2. Working on a few more "old" scrapbooks and working on the one for DL and the TA at the same time.

Hope everyone is having a good week...:thumbsup2

Ann

See this is where us Brits miss out. Can't afford to do Disney this year if we want to do everything we want to do on the cruise next year. Even EuroDisney/DLP is so so expensive that it's not worth it (for 4 days there we could probably do a week in DW).

As for Scrapbooking I think I've done all mine now but might take a look on the weekend see if there is anything I can do.

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone :)

I haven't posted here in a long time (life's been quite busy!) and I'm not sure that anyone really cares one way or the other but I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall. DH and I have talked, and we're considering other vacations and trips, in place of this cruise. We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.

Anyway, I know this will be an excellent cruise and I know you'll all have fun! Have an awesome time! :sunny:

[DisneyVegas1]

Hi everyone :)

I haven't posted here in a long time (life's been quite busy!) and I'm not sure that anyone really cares one way or the other but I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall. DH and I have talked, and we're considering other vacations and trips, in place of this cruise. We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.

Anyway, I know this will be an excellent cruise and I know you'll all have fun! Have an awesome time! :sunny:

Sorry to hear this , Hopefully time will help you reconsider

pirate:

[MrsMork]

Hi everyone :)

I haven't posted here in a long time (life's been quite busy!) and I'm not sure that anyone really cares one way or the other but I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall. DH and I have talked, and we're considering other vacations and trips, in place of this cruise. We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.

Anyway, I know this will be an excellent cruise and I know you'll all have fun! Have an awesome time! :sunny:

Sorry to hear this. Maybe it will still work out for you.

[MagicMe]

Hi everyone :)

I haven't posted here in a long time (life's been quite busy!) and I'm not sure that anyone really cares one way or the other but I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall. DH and I have talked, and we're considering other vacations and trips, in place of this cruise. We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.

Anyway, I know this will be an excellent cruise and I know you'll all have fun! Have an awesome time! :sunny:

Sorry you won't be able to join us. For me, this is the ultimate vacation, I get to see a little of Europe and I get to spend 14 days on the Magic!!!

[Terapin]

What "other Forum" would that be ??? Do I smell Betrayers and Mutineers ???

cause you know that "The deepest circle of hell is reserved for betrayers and mutineers"

pirate:


No, no, no, silly. I meant the one that is our webpage on the net. The one that has the googlemaps thing, and the lanyard sign-up, and the rollcall, etc. :confused3

[dolphingirl47]

Hi everyone :)

I haven't posted here in a long time (life's been quite busy!) and I'm not sure that anyone really cares one way or the other but I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall. DH and I have talked, and we're considering other vacations and trips, in place of this cruise. We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.

Anyway, I know this will be an excellent cruise and I know you'll all have fun! Have an awesome time! :sunny:

That will be a real shame. I will miss you on the other forum.

Corinna

[woody73]

Hi everyone :)

. . . I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall.

. . . We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.
We hope it works out for you to join us.

Woody

[gismo1554]

Hi everyone :)

I haven't posted here in a long time (life's been quite busy!) and I'm not sure that anyone really cares one way or the other but I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall. DH and I have talked, and we're considering other vacations and trips, in place of this cruise. We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.

Anyway, I know this will be an excellent cruise and I know you'll all have fun! Have an awesome time! :sunny:

I'm sorry to hear you are thinking of cancelling. I'm sure what ever you decide it will be the best thing for you both but I'm sure you would enjoy the cruise if you decide to go on it. Let us know what you decide and if you want any info about the last TA's so you can have more information to decide on give us a shout.

[gismo1554]

Oh have people seen the new menus - lost the link so can't post over here. Im liking the fact each menu seems to have a trio of desserts on it! MMMMM

[adnil530]

:wave2: Hi Everyone.

Just popping in to say hello to all of you. Been pretty busy so far this summer. We went on a short cruise on another cruiseline and I'll just say that DCL has the best service so far that we've experienced. Having been on a couple of Disney cruises first sort of raised the bar and the service certainly wasn't comparable. We breathlessly await the arrival of the Wonder here on the west coast.

One of the highlights of our trip was meeting up with MrsMork & DrHugg & their grandson @ DL. Angie & Dennis are wonderful people and Aaron is a nice & polite young man. We enjoyed meeting, eating and riding the Pirates with them very much. I hope we didn't dominate the conversation too much, but those of you who know them know that when you meet this wonderful couple, you feel like you have known them for years and are very comfortable telling them anything and everything! :rotfl: I can't wait to meet again.:grouphug:

We went ahead and got DL passes as we are going again sometime after July 21 and in October we are doing a 4 day trip. March 13 is one of our blackout dates:sad1: So I'll mark my calendar see what happens. That will be 6 months from our cruise date :woohoo: Final payments will be due soon thereafter, so we'll see.

We have season passes to several amusement places so the girls should be pretty much amused out by the end of their summer. They go back to school August 12.

Well, that's all I have right now. Everyone have a funtastic week.

Linda

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Linda, welcome back.
We had a great time when we met Angie & Dennis too. They are so nice and welcoming.

Nice and sunny here today. Kinda windy though.
We had a great weekend at the beach and now I have to get back to the old routine again:headache: So hard to do after 2 short vacations in a row.


Anybody have plans for the 4th??:confused3

Too much traffic out there for me to go anywhere but to see family.

Later all, Kathy

[got2travel]

Ok, time for a question of the week so we can save us from Davy Jone's Locker.


What are your plans for this weekend?

Here in the US its our Independence Day (July 4) which means a 3 day weekend for most, filled with BBQ and fireworks.


I will be traveling to Lake Tahoe for the weekend, using my parent's timeshare. It will be nice to get away, but I'm fearing the crowds. I've heard that it's already crazy crowded this week with the beaches filling up by 10am. :scared1:

I don't have any set plans. We'll probably rent some bicycles and explore the trails. Maybe attempt a drive around the lake. For the 4th there will be fireworks on the lake, but I don't think I'm going to brave the crowds at the shore. Our resort is pretty high up and there's a rooftop tennis court. I think we'll just try to view the fireworks up there.

[got2travel]

LOL, I see Kathy asked the same question.

[woody73]

Anybody have plans for the 4th??
We typically walk to Redondo Beach to see fireworks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0jH178enk).

Woody

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Morning everyone,

headed for the 90's today. I miss my swimming pools on days like this:goodvibes.

I have been sitting here watching a doe wander around the field next to my RV. She has no fear of people yet. I hope she survives.
Last winter we had 5 deer and 2 got hit by cars and then we had 3 and now there is one. I dont know if the others just arnt showing up and have another area they are going to or if they are gone too.
I love watching them. Thye are so graceful.

well off to do the laundry today and work on 2 scrapbooks. I need to get all caught up before this cruise so I can do a book for this too, With 14 days it will be a BIG book compraed to most I have done.,:goodvibes


Have a great day everyone,

Kathy

[woody73]

For those who will shop for flights in Europe, note that Ryanair plans to allow only hand luggage (http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-consumerbriefs28-2009jun28,0,5106243.story?track=rss).

Woody

[Bareacuda]

We usually stay at home, eat and swim all day and head for the park/beach(lake) about 7 and watch the fireworks set the palm trees on fire:lmao:

One thing real nice about the park, there are tons of good places to watch the firworks.I just wish it was cooler... like 100 for the weekend.

Woody... while you're in RB... say hi to my FIL ! He lives on PCH. lucky duck!


Ann

[woody73]

Woody... while you're in RB... say hi to my FIL ! He lives on PCH. lucky duck!
Ann, I'll be sure to wave.

Woody

[TotallyAngelic]

See this is where us Brits miss out. Can't afford to do Disney this year if we want to do everything we want to do on the cruise next year. Even EuroDisney/DLP is so so expensive that it's not worth it (for 4 days there we could probably do a week in DW).

As for Scrapbooking I think I've done all mine now but might take a look on the weekend see if there is anything I can do.

we certainly do miss out - I am going to Disneyland Paris in 3 weeks to get my yearly fix but I know what you mean about the expense of it all - we managed to do ok with the 40% off deal but otherwise it's so expensive. Oh to live in Florida and have access to the parks and DCL!

Is anyone else finding time's dragging again? It was going quite quickly the last few months and now I'm getting to the point I'm going to kill anyone who mentions a holiday as mine's so far away! I feel like I've planned almost everything now and I'm just desperate to start booking things but know I can't. Anyone any tips on what to do to waste/speed up time?

It is certainly dragging - I keep hoping that by the time we get to that "year to go" milestone things will pick up again. Then I can help pass the time by making magnets and fish extender gifts - and not leave it until last munute like last time. I also want to upgrade my pirate costume so that should pass some more time. And I still have to scrapbook my last cruise!

Today it is time for my Double Digit dance for my next cruise on the Magic :yay::cheer2:party:

Corinna

Oooohhhh - I love a double digit dance :yay::woohoo::woohoo::yay:

Hi everyone :)

I haven't posted here in a long time (life's been quite busy!) and I'm not sure that anyone really cares one way or the other but I think we won't be going on this cruise afterall. DH and I have talked, and we're considering other vacations and trips, in place of this cruise. We haven't cancelled yet, but probably will by the end of the year unless we change our minds.

Anyway, I know this will be an excellent cruise and I know you'll all have fun! Have an awesome time! :sunny:

sorry to hear this - there's plenty of time to change your minds back again though!