May Med Magic - May 15 2010 - Meet thread - Part 2

[tripodjw]

Welcome back cruisers

Here's the part 2 thread ready for carryng on where we left off.

Old thread can be found here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2206751)

So not long to go. Who wants to place a bet on how many pages we fill over the next few days before we cruise? In fact I'll throw in a little treat for whomever guesses closest (to the page number as of when i wake up on Sat 15 May). :hippie:

The next two posts - i'll drop in roll call and FE lists as i won't be able to go back and edit these on the original thread once it is closed (i don't think so anyway).

[tripodjw]

Just dragging info over to make it ok for updating:

Cruise meet list

I'll keep this updated as people add their details to the thread.

1. tripodjw
Jane (32 )
DH - Heath (42 )
Stateroom #2076
Late seating
Celebrating 6th wedding anniversary on May 16

2. Jynohn
Jynohn: 37
DH (Rich): 40
DD: 9
Stateroom #5632
Late seating

3. The Roses
Pirate and
his Wench

4. ICollectBelle and AppleGuy
ICollectBelle - 52 (from MO)
AppleGuy - 60
Stateroom #5624
Late seating
Celebrating AppleGuy's b'day (actually May 13)

5. ICollectBelle & AppleGuy's kids (from MO & FL)
Pixiedust519 DD1 - 27
Ariel412 DD2 - 25
Bubby627 DS - 23
Stateroom #5626
Late seating
Celebrating Pixiedust519's b'day - May 19

6.Friends of ICollectBelle -
60,63
Stateroom #5622
Late seating

7. - ebony

Jan
DH - Carl
Stateroom #5139
Late seating

8. Florida Princess and relatives (2 rooms)

Jean
Walter
Stateoom - GTY
Celebrating 25th Anniversary on ?
late seating dinner

DA Jean
DU Nate
GTY
Stateoom - GTY
late seating dinner

9. cancelled

10. sarahgirl

Sarah (27)
Sailing solo
Stateroom #6148
late seating
Celebrating end of master's degree

11. Travelbee

Connie (39)
DH – Sean (41)
DD7 – Allison
Stateroom #6114
Late dining

12. HelenMartinez

Nelson
Helen
DS2 Colin
DS6 Aiden
Stateroom #6112
Late dining

13. amackay
Allan (27)
DGF - Genna (28)
Stateroom #5629

14. mcinnesp
mcinnesp (34)
DW - (34)
DS8
DS6
Room #GTY

15. jeff spencer
Jeff (50)
DW - Susan (48)
DS22 - Brian
DD20 - Katy
Room #6150

16. kids of jeff spencer
Brian (22)
Katy (20)
Room #6146


17. satish
Satish (38)
DW - Kavitha (33)
Shruti (9)
Sarvesh (5)
Room #GTY

18. adrianhon
Adrian
DGF - Margaret
Room #2546
late seating

19. abdmom
Cathy (46)
DS1 Alex (14)
DS2 Andrew (4)
DD Julia (11)
Room #6056
Early seating

20. Foo Family - Canada

Evelyn
Gavin
DD8 Jacqueline
DS4 Mathew
Room #8028
Early seating

21. jojo6617
Joanne (40)
Mika6617 - Michael (42)
DS12 - Perry age 12.
Late dining
Stateroom #6582

22. leelee9878
Lisa (26)
Barbara (29)
Tracy (29)
Dinner Seating to follow
Stateroom #1047

23. dawne577
Dawne577
DH
Late dining
Stateroom #1062

24. sayhello
Sailing solo
Stateroom #6144
Late seating
Birthday (Villefranche day)

25. pilar7
Pilar
DH – Miguel Angel
DS3
Late dining
Stateroom #5638

26. AlohaJoe23 (2 rooms)
DH - 48
DW - 48
DS - 21
DD – 19
Late seating
Staterooms DS and DD #2538 DH and DW #2540

27. Dibbledebobbityboo
Dibbledebobbityboo (39)
DW - Clare (38)
DS1 - 7
DS2 – 4

28. fldisney
CJ (40 on May 18)
Joe (39)
Dchild3

29. nanaguide

Anna
Carl
Early dining
Stateroom # 6532
Celebrating May birthdays (65th & 69th)


30. scrap disney

Jody
DH - Jeff
DS7 - Ethan
DD9mo - Piper
Stateroom - #6006

31. rashdecision

Rob 37
DW Annette Not 37
DS1 Jacob 9
DS2 Zack 7
DMIL Bobi
DFIL Larry
Early Seating
Cat 3 Suite

32. jubes

jubes
DH
DS9
DD7

33. Hilari Smith

Hilari - 31
Jason - 36
DS 9 - Peyton
DD 4 - Ashlan
Room: #5516


34. llkoolj40
Lori-Jo (49)
Sonia (39)
Gty navigator's verandah
Late seating
Celebrating 40th and 50th birthdays

35. MPS516

Mike (52)
DW - Donna
DD19 - Jessi
DD19 - Megan
Room - Deck 6
Late Seating

36. cancelled

37. Jenandmartin

Jennifer (36)
DH – Martin (39)
Stateroom #5504
Late seating

38. princess paula

Paula
Stateroom #5640

39. supercruiser420

Jon (28)
Samantha (27)
Bryan (27)
Emily (27)
Stateroom #2643

40. friends of supercruiser420
Lukas (31)
Corinne (31)
DS - Luke (7)
DD - Lucy (3)
Stateroom #2645

Both Staterooms GTY
Late seating

41. Christyvoltron

Christy (54)
Tom (56)
Late Seating
Stateroom # 7572

42. DisneyDaysLV

Bryan (42)
Allison
Stateroom #2586

43. peterpanstout

peterpanstout
DH
DS7
Stateroom - 6576

44. Welsh Girl

Natalie (33)
Mark (34)
DD8 Abbie
DS6 Samuel
Stateroom #5005

45. and 46. LDSsinglegirls and "friends" :)

Group of 4 lds single girls

Tracy 29
Jenna 28
Ryanne 29
Tamar 33

We're traveling with a group of 4 lds single guys
Peyton 29
Adler 28
Brandon 24
John 31

Rooms GTY

47. dfsc

Felicia (39) - Clebrating 40th on May 28th
Dan (46)
room #7121

48. Kforgys

Kristin (25)
Christopher (29)

49. jedijill

Jill (36)
Sailing solo
Stateroom #6152

50. Prinny27

Heather (29)
DH - Jared (28)

Room #6015
Late seating
Celebrating 3rd anniversay on 18 May

51. minniesfriend + DH's parents

Kischa
DH - David
Cailin (teen)
Zach (teen)
+ DH's parents
Early seating
Stateroom #7501

52. BckBlue

Lee
Adeline
Madison

53. abird - two rooms

Stateroom 1 - 2558
Anne 49
DH Keller 52

Stateroom 2 - 2556
DD Kate 26
DD Mary 21
Late dinner

54. bengals01

bengals01
DH

55. trampslady

Theresa
DH Matt
Celebrating anniversary
Celebrating Matt's birthday on 15 May

56. k8e

Katie-27
DM Joann-58
Stateroom #6139

Late seating

57. maddisney

DW Olga (38)
DH Marc (42)
DS Florian (1)
Stateroom - #2072
Early seating

58. Pinmeister

Frank (54)
Nancy (52)
Stateroom #6143

59. Picket Fence
Kevin 28
Jamie 28
Stateroom #2545
Late seating
* Celebrating Kevin's Graduation


60. dvcmagic

dvcmagic (Birthday on 23 May)
DH (Birthday on 22 May)
DA (Cindirella)
DU (BuckeyeFred)

61. Cruisin Momo

Rhonda (58)
DH Dave (60)
DD Amanda (31)
DSIL Jake (31)
DGD Payton (5)
DGS Tyler (9month)

Early seating
Celebrating 41st Anniversary

62. love2travel
Annya, 27
Fernando, 27

63. familytravel
Joti (38)
DH Alex (39)
DM Alice
DD Jean (4)
Room #7505

64. JoeUK (2 rooms)

Stateroom 1

Joe (19)
DGF Jess (18)
Stateroom #6650
Late Seating

Stateroom 2

Julie (47)
Rob (49)
Stateroom #6648

65. Wavyd

David (42)
Darin (35)
Stateroom - GTY
Dinner - Late seating

66. emmalouisenicholson

Emma (29)
DBF Phil (31)
DS Ben (7)
Emma is celebrating her 30th onboard

Stateroom #6102
Dinner - Early seating

67. disneyuncle

Ray
DM (late 60's)
DD1 (10 and 1/2)
DD2 (11)

Stateroom 6032
Main seating dinner
DD2 birthday onboard

68. Gullunge

Michelle (29)
DD - (70)
DM - (59)
DA - Ada

69. nursemanager

Cindy
Curt

70. dvcspain

dvcspain
DW – Conchi
DS – David (4)

71. WED

WED

72. 2BNDisney

Blake
Sailing solo
Late seating dinner
Stateroom #5637

73. Curls

Curls
DH
DD4
DS2

74. thecooley

thecooley
DH
GTY

75. xx Hursty xx

xx Hursty xx
DH
DD5
DS3
Stateroom #2134

76. andgon

Gonzalo (34)
DW - Brenda (36)
DS Andres (10)
DD Andrea (7)

Stateroom #6564
Celebrating 11th Anniversary on May 21, and DS 10th Birthday



77. gg.leigh

Me (30s)
DH (40s)
DD (11 months)
Celebrating 6th anniversary 15 May
Stateroom #7634
Early seating

78. TSL

DH - Tom
DW - Tracy
DS - Max, 4
DD - Mary-Grace, 1
DGM - Lindy, G'ma
DGP - Mike, G'pa
Late Dining
Celebrating 10th anniversary

79. ahilman

Ashley
Ricky
Stateroom - GTY
Late seating

On Honeymoon

80. Dopeyfan1966

Cindy 43
DH -Andy 45
DD - Skylar 8
Main Seating
celebrating DH 45 birthday and 16th wedding anniversary
Stateroom #8010

81. Greg M

Greg - 37
Cristy - 28
Stateroom - Cat 9 assigned
Dining - Late
Celebrating 5th anniversary on May 14th


83. pooh & tinker
Tinker 67
Pooh 64
Deidra 21
Stateroom #8502
Early seating

84. and 85. Walt52

Stateroom 1:

Cathy
Jody
Nicole

late dining
Stateroom #5630.

Stateroom 2:
Amy
Mary
Len

Stateroom - gty

86. and 87. moneyhappy

Stateroom 1 - #7008

Tammy (31)
DH - John(46)

Stateroom 2 - #7503

moneyhappy's parents
Rita (65)
Tom (74)

Main Dining

88. mmickeya

mmickeya

89. Holland Disney
Andries (25)
Martien (26)

First seating
Stateroom #2510

90. kehonuamemano
Rayna (27)
DH – Claudy (35)
DD (3)
Stateroom #6508

91. KDavies29

Kim
DH
DS 18
DD 17

92. BTH

BTH
DH
DS 10
Late dining

93. Amtrak23

Sean (31)
Danielle (27)
Stateroom #2647
Late seating

94. friends of andgon

Noel (37)
Johanna (35)
DS1 Adrian (9)
DS2 Alan (11month)
Stateroom #7507

95. taras

Ryan (39)
Danny (36)
Stateroom #2641

96. disneycruisegal

disneycruisegal
DH

97. *~PiXiEpAl5~*

pixiepal5-stateroom 2070
DW-Kia 44
DH-John 45

Stateroom #2 2071
DD-Leilani 24
DD-Nikia 21

98. kikina9

DH Antoine 33 (34 on 14th May)
DW Karen 31
DS Aidan 5

Stateroom #5636

99. rguinness
Rich
Karen

100. charlottewilliams

Charlotte(32)
DH - Rob (33)
DD - Piper (4)
DS - Leyton (2)
Stateroom #5509
Early dining

101. jxt203

jxt203
DH
DD (3)
DS (2)
DGM
DGF
DS

102. and 103. steven3367 + his brother's family

DH 42
DW 37
DD 8

Neil 46
Lorna 35
Josh 4

104. travelingdays

Kerri (33)
DH Jeff (33)
DD Emma (3)

[tripodjw]

dragging over again

FE list

FE sign-up is now closed.

This is the final list of FE participants.

For full details see the spreadhseet at this link (http://www.4shared.com/dir/37055774/790312e5/DCL_-_May_15_-_FE_documents.html)

1 A 2076 tripodjw Jane DW 32
A Heath DH 42

2 A 5624 ICollectBelle Donna DW 52
A AppleGuy Gary DH 60

3 A 5626 Pixiedust519 Alyssa DD1 27
A Ariel412 Ashley DD2 25
A Bubby627 Andrew DS 23

4 A 5622 - Lee 60
A Sharon 63

5 B 6006 scrap disney Jody DW
B Jeff DH
B Ethan DS 7
B Piper DD 9mo

6 A 6056 abdmom Cathy DW 46
A Alex DS1 14
A Andrew DS2 4
A Julia DD 11

7 A 6114 Travelbee Connie DW 39
A Sean DH 41
A Allison DD1 7

8 A 6112 HelenMartinez Helen DW
A Nelson DH
A Aiden DS1 6
A Colin DS2 2

9 A 8102 rashdecision Rob DH 37
A Annette DW
A Jacob DS1 9
A Zack DS2 7

10 Cancelled

11 B 2643 supercruiser420 Jon DH 28
B Sam DW 27
B Bryan 27
B Emily 27

12 B 2645 Lukas 31
B Corinne 31
B Luke 7
B Lucy 3

13 A 6576 peterpanstout Mary DW
A Jimmy DH
A Max DS 7

14 B 7121 dfsc Felicia DW 39
B Dan DH 46

15 B 5005 Welsh Girl Natalie 33
B Mark 34
B Abbie DD 8
B Samuel DS 6

16 B 6532 nanaguide Anna DW 65
B Carl DH 69

17 A 6152 jedijill Jill - 36

18 A 6032 disneyuncle Ray 37
A Loretta DM late 60's
A DD1 10 1/2
A DD2 11

19 A 2545 Picket Fence Kevin 28
A Jamie 28

20 A 6150 Jeff Spencer Jeff DH 50
A Susan DW 48

21 B 6146 Brian DS 22
B Katy DD 20

22 B 6564 andgon Gonzalo DH 34
B Brenda DW 36
B Andres DS 10
B Andrea DD 7

23 B 7507 Noel DH 37
B Johanna DW 35
B Adrian DS1 9
B Alan DS2 11month

24 B 7505 familytravel Joti DW 38
B Alex DH 39
B Alice DM
B Jean DD 4

25 A 8010 DopeyFan1966 Cindy DW 43
A Andy DH 45
A Skylar DD 8

26 A 6102 emmalouisenicholson Emma DGF 29
A Phil DBF 31
A Ben DS 7

27 B 7634 gg.leigh Tina DW 30s
B Andrew DH 40s
B Rachel DD 11mo

28 A 5516 Hilari Smith Hilari DW 31
A Jason DH 36
A Peyton DS 9
A Ashlan DD 4

29 B 2558 abird Anne 49
B Keller 52

30 B 2556 Kate 26
B Mary 21

31 B 7008 moneyhappy Tammy DW 31
B John DH 46

32 B 7503 Rita DM 65
B Tom DF 74

33 B 2540 AlohaJoe23 Dwight DH 48
B Launnies DW 48

34 B 2538 - Scott DS 21
B Caitlin DD 19

35 A 2010 Florida Princess Jean DW
A Walter DH

36 A 2012 - Jean DA
A Nate DU

37 A 6139 k8e Katie 27
A Joanna DM 58

[peterpanstout]

WOOOAH! Part two! :cool1:

DS and I were talking about the cruise on the way to school this morning. He told me he was so excited he couldn't stop laughing and he thought his heart would burst. He laughed the whole 30 minute drive to school! :rotfl: I know how he feels!

BTW, I am goinna guess...36...but I am sure the engineers will have much better guess :thumbsup2

[tripodjw]

WOOOAH! Part two! :cool1:

DS and I were talking about the cruise on the way to school this morning. He told me he was so excited he couldn't stop laughing and he thought his heart would burst. He laughed the whole 30 minute drive to school! :rotfl: I know how he feels!

BTW, I am goinna guess...36...but I am sure the engineers will have much better guess :thumbsup2


I had that the other day - although that was because Heath farted really loud while i was playing online with my sister on the playstation - she heard it through the headsets and over the loud game music. :rotfl:

I honestly thought i was going to die because i couldn't breathe because i was laughing so hard (not because of the noxious gas) :lmao:.

[DopeyFan1966]

Doing the single digit happy dance. :banana: :banana: :banana: We only have 9 days until we are on the Magic. I'm sooooo excited. This is going to be the longest week ever.

Cindy

[rashdecision]

I wanted to repeat a previous post from the board before it moved. My TA got us a rate of 1.28 and with fees it was I believe 1.31 or 1.32. It definately appears that the euro is tanking quickly and I am going to wait until Sunday night but if it continues to drop then I may pick up more. Everyone... Shop around and speak with your TA's about their rates b/c it seems people are all across the board on this one.

I am officially going to guess 30 pages on the board finale Mr. Barker.:rotfl:

[DopeyFan1966]

I wanted to repeat a previous post from the board before it moved. My TA got us a rate of 1.28 and with fees it was I believe 1.31 or 1.32. It definately appears that the euro is tanking quickly and I am going to wait until Sunday night but if it continues to drop then I may pick up more. Everyone... Shop around and speak with your TA's about their rates b/c it seems people are all across the board on this one.

I am officially going to guess 30 pages on the board finale Mr. Barker.:rotfl:

Your TA got you the actual current rate plus fees. I just got .7757 Euro to the dollar here in Belgium, so my that is about 1.29 rate. The bank here at SHAPE has an agreement not to charge us a fee for the exchange so we get actual rate at the specific moment. If I went right now I would get .78494.

I just hope it keeps changing for the good so when I cash my check next week for the trip I get a really good rate.

Cindy

[sabrecmc]

Hello LIVE from the May 5th cruise! We're having a great time. It is chilly though. Didn't stop my daughter or most other kids from swimming, but the adult pool is EMPTY.

Safety drill was shortly after 4pm on the 5th. Sail away party was at 4:30, though we didn't actually pull out until about 9:30. First night was Let the Magic Begin menu and the All Aboard, Let the Magic Begin show. Tonight is Prince and Princess formal night and Twice Charmed. Tea with Alice and the Mad Hatter on either sea day, as well as character breakfast on one of the sea days. Um...any questions? We'll try to leave her in good shape for you!

[peterpanstout]

Hello LIVE from the May 5th cruise! We're having a great time. It is chilly though. Didn't stop my daughter or most other kids from swimming, but the adult pool is EMPTY.

Safety drill was shortly after 4pm on the 5th. Sail away party was at 4:30, though we didn't actually pull out until about 9:30. First night was Let the Magic Begin menu and the All Aboard, Let the Magic Begin show. Tonight is Prince and Princess formal night and Twice Charmed. Tea with Alice and the Mad Hatter on either sea day, as well as character breakfast on one of the sea days. Um...any questions? We'll try to leave her in good shape for you!

:worship:Thank you so much for the update!!! We will all be sending pixie dust for better weather for you! pixiedust:

[Florida Princess]

Thanks for the update !!! Here's hoping the weather gets warmer !
Have a Magical Cruise and warn the crew that we are on our way :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Jeff Spencer]

So not long to go. Who wants to place a bet on how many pages we fill over the next few days before we cruise? In fact I'll throw in a little treat for whomever guesses closest (to the page number as of when i wake up on Sat 15 May). :hippie:

By the 15th of May we'll be on page 89. :grouphug:

[jlwhitney]

In terms of the Colosseum tickets:

From looking at train schedules: there is a 7:59 and than an 8:40 and with approx. all ashore at 7:45 it ended up at 8 for the last Med crusie I would plain the 8:40 train it gets in at 9:50 and then all you have to do is hop on the metro and go to the Colosseum (metro stop is real close to it)...I would get tickets for 10:30 or 11 based on your options

[Prinny27]

Hmmmm... I guess 27 pages!

[tripodjw]

Hello LIVE from the May 5th cruise! We're having a great time. It is chilly though. Didn't stop my daughter or most other kids from swimming, but the adult pool is EMPTY.

Safety drill was shortly after 4pm on the 5th. Sail away party was at 4:30, though we didn't actually pull out until about 9:30. First night was Let the Magic Begin menu and the All Aboard, Let the Magic Begin show. Tonight is Prince and Princess formal night and Twice Charmed. Tea with Alice and the Mad Hatter on either sea day, as well as character breakfast on one of the sea days. Um...any questions? We'll try to leave her in good shape for you!

Do you know what time your boarding actually started? Were Palo ressies open immediately on boarding or was there a delay til 1pm?
(I've seen different reports on what is happening)

Fingers crossed it warms up for you. :wizard:

[emmalouisenicholson]

In terms of the Colosseum tickets:

From looking at train schedules: there is a 7:59 and than an 8:40 and with approx. all ashore at 7:45 it ended up at 8 for the last Med crusie I would plain the 8:40 train it gets in at 9:50 and then all you have to do is hop on the metro and go to the Colosseum (metro stop is real close to it)...I would get tickets for 10:30 or 11 based on your options

Im sure we didn't have to select a time when i booked ours???

Am at work so can't check. Can anyone else confirm if a time had to be selected? (I know we did for the tickets to climb the Leaning Tower pf Pisa)

[jedijill]

Im sure we didn't have to select a time when i booked ours???

Am at work so can't check. Can anyone else confirm if a time had to be selected? (I know we did for the tickets to climb the Leaning Tower pf Pisa)

You are correct, if you buy the Colosseum tickets through the official site it was a 2 day ticket. Are you trying to buy the guided tour ticket instead of the regular just admission ticket?

Jill in CO

[emmalouisenicholson]

You are correct, if you buy the Colosseum tickets through the official site it was a 2 day ticket. Are you trying to buy the guided tour ticket instead of the regular just admission ticket?

Jill in CO

Thanks for that Jill!

Had a sudden wave of anxiety that I had booked the wrong tickets - phew!

May have a nervous breakdown before next saturday arrives. Am in last minute panic mode already:laughing:

[Jeff Spencer]

My bank (RBC) has a 1.405 exchange rate...bah! I'm going to see what other options I have.

Website:

Roll Call: Added pics for 2BNDisney, charlottewilliams

[DopeyFan1966]

My guess is that we will be at page 86 by the morning of 15 May.

[moneyhappy]

My bank (RBC) has a 1.405 exchange rate...bah! I'm going to see what other options I have.

Website:

Roll Call: Added pics for 2BNDisney, charlottewilliams


Bank of America id down to 1.34 this morning.

[jedijill]

I predict page 46.

Jill

[moneyhappy]

Here is the list of people that might be attending the fountain in Barcelona on May 14th.

First show is at 9 pm. Would be good to get there early - 8:15 to 8:30 pm. (Jeff has added this to the Dis Meets section on the website)

Let me know if I have missed you.

The Eurostar Grand Marnia group will be meeting at 7:30 PM in the lobby.

Sayhello (Eurostar)
Jeff Spencer
Tripodjw (Eurostar)
Pixiedust519
MPS516
Leelee9878
Nanaguide
Dawne577
BTH
Taras
AlohaJoe23
K8e
Pinmeister
Abird
Sarahgirl (Eurostar)
Jedijill
Pixiepal5 (Eurostar)
Kehonuamemano
Trampslady
dfsc
gg.leigh
Picket Fence
Kdavies29
Rashdecision

[Christyvoltron]

I guess 103 pages.

[moneyhappy]

I think the board will start to slow down as people start their travels. I'm thinking 40 pages by May 15th.

[AlohaJoe23]

I predict 34. We just can't maintain this pace. :boat:party:

[moneyhappy]

I predict 34. We just can't maintain this pace. :boat:party:


:lmao: It is a nice distraction from work. I think work is trying to kill me. :confused3

[tripodjw]

I FINALLY managed to get my online check in completed. Don't know why but it has taken 2 days to persuade the system to accept my credit card for payment authorisation.

I was starting to get worried that i wasn't going to be able to buy all of the Disney merchandise that i was planning on buying (and that's a lot!). :rotfl:

This time next week i'll have finished work and be looking forward to cruising

:hyper: :dance3: :yay:

[*~PiXiEpAl5~*]

quick update:
pixiepal5-stateroom 2070
DW-Kia 44
DH-John 45

Stateroom #2 2071
DD-Leilani 24
DD-Nikia 21

[tripodjw]

I've been sorting out toiletries to take and found tubes of the DCL stateroom Shampoo and Conditioners from our cruise last yr.

I'm going to use them tomorrow and pretend i'm already on the ship :goodvibes

[Jeff Spencer]

quick update:
pixiepal5-stateroom 2070
DW-Kia 44
DH-John 45

Stateroom #2 2071
DD-Leilani 24
DD-Nikia 21

Thanks Kia. I updated the Roll Call. :thumbsup2

Here is the updated Lanyard Listing.

Here is the list by DIS name and quantity of lanyards. Check to make sure we're right and haven't left anybody off that's sent ebony (Jan) or me a request. We're now out of the black lanyards but I can make any number of the name cards/badges that can be put into your Castaway Club lanyards. I've also got 3 extra Castaway Club lanyards that I'll bring.

*~PiXiEpAl5~* x 4
2BNDisney x 1
abdmom x 4
abird x 4
Alohajoe23 x 4
amackay x 2
Amtrak23 x 2
andgon x 7
Appleguy x 1
Ariel412 x 1
BTH x 3
Bubby627 x 1
charlottewilliams x 4
Christyvoltron x 2
dfsc x 2
dopeyfan1966 x 3
DVCSPAIN x 3
ebony x 4 Jan Carl (2 extra badges)
emmalouisenicholson x 3
family travel x 4
Florida Princess x 4
Foo Family x 4
gg.leigh x 2
Greg M x 2
Helenmartinez x 4
Hilari Smith x 4
ICollectBelle x 1
friends of ICollectBelle x 2
Jedijill x 1
Jeff Spencer x 4 (badges only)
jenandmartin x 2
jojo6617 x 2
jubes x 4
k8e x 2
KDavies29 x 4
kehonuamemano x 2
kikina9 x 3
LDSsinglegirls x 4
LDSsingleguys x 4
leelee9878 x 3
mcinnesp x 4
Mika6617 x 1
mmickeya x 2
moneyhappy x 4
MPS516 x 4
nanaguide x 2 (badges only)
nursemanager x 2
peterpanstout x 3 (badges only)
pilar7 x 3
Pinmeister x 2
pixiedust519 x 1
pooh & tinker x 3
prinny27 x 2
rashdecision x 6
rguinness x 2
saragirl x 1
sayhello x 1
supercruiser420 x 8
taras x 2
trampslady x 2
travelbee x 3
tripodjw x 2
Welsh Girl x 4

Total 181 cards/170 lanyards

[Jeff Spencer]

Bank of America id down to 1.34 this morning.

The rate is down to 1.26 now. I can get Euro at AAA with no fee so that's the route I'm going to use.

[moneyhappy]

The rate is down to 1.26 now. I can get Euro at AAA with no fee so that's the route I'm going to use.

That is weird. I called two local AAA offices and they only sell tip packs (prepackage Euros) in $100 or $250 with and exchange rate of 1.5625. :sad2:
It is based on what they paid for them when they bought the euros.

[jojo6617]

Hi guys is any one interested in arranging a meet for one of evening’s after the show and the late dinner sitting maybe around 10pm in one of the bars.

[Jeff Spencer]

That is weird. I called two local AAA offices and they only sell tip packs (prepackage Euros) in $100 or $250 with and exchange rate of 1.5625. :sad2:
It is based on what they paid for them when they bought the euros.

Different AAA apparently do things differently. Here in Huntsville, they order the Euro (2 business day turnaround) so they don't keep them in the office as a commodity.

[Jeff Spencer]

On board, I think it'd be good to have a standing, come and go as you please meet on the evenings before the Sea Days (May 15th, May 20th, May 24th). party:

[jojo6617]

On board, I think it'd be good to have a standing, come and go as you please meet on the evenings before the Sea Days (May 15th, May 20th, May 24th). party:

Jeff that sounds great just let us know when and what time :woohoo:

[ebony]

Hi guys is any one interested in arranging a meet for one of evening’s after the show and the late dinner sitting maybe around 10pm in one of the bars.

On board, I think it'd be good to have a standing, come and go as you please meet on the evenings before the Sea Days (May 15th, May 20th, May 24th). party:

Thats a good idea to have a choice of nights. We will be up for going along for a drink.

I say we will be on page 55 by the 15th.


Is anybody doing the Hop on Hop of bus in Rome ?

[Jeff Spencer]

Jeff that sounds great just let us know when and what time :woohoo:

I think your suggestion of around 10 pm is good. I think the Promenade Lounge is a good place because there's more seating there than anywhere else.

[abird]

I've been sorting out toiletries to take and found tubes of the DCL stateroom Shampoo and Conditioners from our cruise last yr.

I'm going to use them tomorrow and pretend i'm already on the ship :goodvibes

Jane, are the shampoo and conditioner good quality? I may forgo bringing my own and save the room. Anne

[jedijill]

Jane, are the shampoo and conditioner good quality? I may forgo bringing my own and save the room. Anne

They are H20 products. I haven't used the shampoo and conditioner but I LOVE the rest of their stuff.

Jill

[abird]

Rob, did you cancel your wifes pottery excursion in Tunis? Should I be concerned about our 2 daughters going? I called Disney and the said of course Disney wouldn't have any excursion that would possibly be dangerous. I also posted a question to the 4/24 cruisers to see if anyone had first hand knowledge of going and how they felt about it. Anne

[kehonuamemano]

99 pages by the 15th!

[Jeff Spencer]

Rob, did you cancel your wifes pottery excursion in Tunis? Should I be concerned about our 2 daughters going? I called Disney and the said of course Disney wouldn't have any excursion that would possibly be dangerous. I also posted a question to the 4/24 cruisers to see if anyone had first hand knowledge of going and how they felt about it. Anne

There is nothing to indicate any cause for concern about travelling in the area around Tunis beyond the precautions one would take travelling anywhere. I've looked long and hard before signing up for our 4x4 Jeep excursion out into the countryside. Your daughters will be fine. When on a Disney cruise tour there will be LOTS of fellow cruisers AND several castmembers around at all times.

[charlottewilliams]

I think your suggestion of around 10 pm is good. I think the Promenade Lounge is a good place because there's more seating there than anywhere else.

Hi All its Me again:love:!!!!! Its the middle of the night but just cant sleep (am watching to see who gets in goverment but really day dreaming about the cruise):woohoo:
1. Can i ask yet more question!!!! We dont really want to take a buggy although will need one if / when we get off so i know they have a limited amount do you think they will be all gone as we will be one of the last to board (if we get there in time ahhhhhhhhh)
2.If we do get off at ports can we take there tales or should i bring our own!
3. Instead of a pillow case to ask the characters to sign could i bring a photo frame and where do i go to get that sorted!!
4. Does it show on our tickets when our dinner time is (i called iglu who said they dont know when it is but have sent disney an email to request early) Why is it everyone else knows!!!
5. Am thinking of booking teeth whitening treatment (brits arent renoned for great teeth lol) but dont want to decide on a time now as hate to book when doing something with my bubs!! soooo do you think i could book on board!
6. Have had another idea for my Fe gifts but not sure if its allowed... can i bring flower seeds or is that a food substance dont really no much about customs!!!!
7.My daughter wants to bring all (16) disney fancy dresses but really dont have the room :confused3 do the have ones there for her to wear or hire!!
emmmmmmmmm thinks that it for a few hours lol !!!Thankyou in advance for your help
JUST 9 SLEEPS NOW :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[rashdecision]

Rob, did you cancel your wifes pottery excursion in Tunis? Should I be concerned about our 2 daughters going? I called Disney and the said of course Disney wouldn't have any excursion that would possibly be dangerous. I also posted a question to the 4/24 cruisers to see if anyone had first hand knowledge of going and how they felt about it. Anne

I have no safety concerns, I just don't want to be stuck in a car for that long with my children more than necessary.

[leelee9878]

Is anyone else staying at the Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel? That would like to go to the fountains Friday night?

Also, I remember back a bunch of posts people were possibly getting a group together to go zip lining. I would be intereseted in doing this but I dont think my cousin and her friend would be. I was wondering if this is still happening and if I can get some information so that I can possibly tag along :)

[kehonuamemano]

Is anyone else staying at the Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel? That would like to go to the fountains Friday night?



We are! I would like to go to the fountains too. Our plan is to visit La Sagrada Familia, eat dinner at La Paradetta and then head to the fountains. Maybe we could share a taxi on the ride back?

[AlohaJoe23]

Is anyone else staying at the Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel? That would like to go to the fountains Friday night?

Also, I remember back a bunch of posts people were possibly getting a group together to go zip lining. I would be intereseted in doing this but I dont think my cousin and her friend would be. I was wondering if this is still happening and if I can get some information so that I can possibly tag along :)

The zip line park is about a 45 minute drive from Ajaccio and opens at 10:00. I know at least 3 drivers are sharing a cab to airport to pick up cars. I don't know if any will have space or not. Cars run around $120 so I would say $30plus gas money would be transpo cost. Park I think is 10 euros. Expect to stay 1.5 to 2.0 hours. Some drivers may come straight back to town and then drive along coastal road in afternoon. Others may stay near zip lines and go to the tortoise sanctuary.

As far as zip lining goes there are more things than zip lines. Think rope trails through the tree tops. Here is the website again with lots of great pictures. http://www.revesdecimes.fr/ Maybe your cousin would like to come just to document your death defying feats for the family history books. :laughing:

[aldapl]

We are! I would like to go to the fountains too. Our plan is to visit La Sagrada Familia, eat dinner at La Paradetta and then head to the fountains. Maybe we could share a taxi on the ride back?

We are as well. Our goal is to go to the Chocolate Museum and La Sagrada Familia during the day and the fountains at night. We'll see if we make it.

[leelee9878]

Maybe the people that are staying at the Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel can all meet up in the lobby like the people that are staying at the Eurostars.

[abird]

There is nothing to indicate any cause for concern about travelling in the area around Tunis beyond the precautions one would take travelling anywhere. I've looked long and hard before signing up for our 4x4 Jeep excursion out into the countryside. Your daughters will be fine. When on a Disney cruise tour there will be LOTS of fellow cruisers AND several castmembers around at all times.

Thanks Jeff, that makes me feel better!:) Anne

[abird]

I have no safety concerns, I just don't want to be stuck in a car for that long with my children more than necessary.


Thanks Rob, that also makes me feel better! :) Also, how do you reply to 2 posts at once:confused3 Anne

[LDSsinglegirls]

The zip line park is about a 45 minute drive from Ajaccio and opens at 10:00. I know at least 3 drivers are sharing a cab to airport to pick up cars. I don't know if any will have space or not. Cars run around $120 so I would say $30plus gas money would be transpo cost. Park I think is 10 euros. Expect to stay 1.5 to 2.0 hours. Some drivers may come straight back to town and then drive along coastal road in afternoon. Others may stay near zip lines and go to the tortoise sanctuary.

As far as zip lining goes there are more things than zip lines. Think rope trails through the tree tops. Here is the website again with lots of great pictures. http://www.revesdecimes.fr/ Maybe your cousin would like to come just to document your death defying feats for the family history books. :laughing:

I haven't done a ton of research other than into the park itself, but I do know that there is a train that will take you to the adventure park as well. It's about a 35 min train ride. Just don't know the cost of the train or how to get there from port. Am thinking this might be a better route for my group to go.

[Jeff Spencer]

Thanks Rob, that also makes me feel better! :) Also, how do you reply to 2 posts at once:confused3 Anne

To quote multiple posts, hit the quote marks + icon on the lower right of the posts you want to quote. It'll turn orange and have a - sign. On the last post you want to quote, hit the regular "quote" button and it will bring up all the posts you marked.

[Jeff Spencer]

I haven't done a ton of research other than into the park itself, but I do know that there is a train that will take you to the adventure park as well. It's about a 35 min train ride. Just don't know the cost of the train or how to get there from port. Am thinking this might be a better route for my group to go.

I thought the LDSsinglegirls had disappeared! Do you have a link for the train?

[LDSsinglegirls]

I thought the LDSsinglegirls had disappeared! Do you have a link for the train?


Too funny! I'm still around. Been crazy busy at work AGAIN! I'm running out of time to plan for the cruise, which is both good and bad :)

I don't have a link for the train? Do you have info on it?

[rguinness]

Is anyone staying at the AC Diplomatic? Rich and I will be there May 14. Even better, we just heard from Orbitz that we will be getting $132 back since someone booked the room at a lower price than we did. I thought they did that only in commercials!:cool1:
My guess for the page total is 66.
Karen

[sayhello]

Also, how do you reply to 2 posts at once:confused3 AnneTo the right of the "Quote" button on each post is a button that looks like a piece of paper with "+ (quote sign and plus sign). Click on that button on each of the posts you want to reply to, then either hit "Quote" on one of those posts, or hit the "Post Reply" button. You'll get quotes for each post you mark. Put your comments after each [/QUOTE] tag. This works even across pages (if you want to quote one post on Page 2 & one on Page 3, it remembers them). I really like this feature. I'm not sure how long it's been there, I just noticed it a couple of weeks ago.

Sayhello

[sayhello]

Ye gods, people! My big stress now is keeping up with this thread!!! :scared1:

I guess 54 pages by May 15...

Sayhello

[Jeff Spencer]

To the right of the "Quote" button on each post is a button that looks like a piece of paper with "+ (quote sign and plus sign). Click on that button on each of the posts you want to reply to, then either hit "Quote" on one of those posts, or hit the "Post Reply" button. You'll get quotes for each post you mark. Put your comments after each tag. This works even across pages (if you want to quote one post on Page 2 & one on Page 3, it remembers them). I really like this feature. I'm not sure how long it's been there, I just noticed it a couple of weeks ago.

Sayhello

You're the master of the multi-quote post...I think I counted nine one time. :rotfl:

How are we going to get to 89 pages if you're being so efficient on your posts?

[Travelbee]

Jan (Ebony) - We're on the same BA flight from Heathrow to Barcelona! I read an article today that said the earliest strike date is now May 17. That'd affect our flight home but DH's response was "Could you really mind if we HAVE to spend a few extra days in Barcelona?"

[LDSsinglegirls]

FYI for anyone taking a train out of Estacio Franca heading to Paris. We are spending the day we get off the cruise in Barcelona for the day and then taking the overnight train to Paris! Good fun. Long story short, they do not have luggage lockers. There are lockers at the bus station though.

[LDSsinglegirls]

I'm on a roll tonight...

AlohaJoe, I have been looking into this adventure park. It's actually different than the one that you provided a link to a few posts back. Did you research this one at all? Pros? Cons? Is the Reves des Cimes better? Closer?

http://www.corsicanatura.fr/gr20-randonnee-montagne-activite-parc-aventure-16.html

[Jeff Spencer]

The only prices I see on that website look like multi-day deals. While you're here, would the girls or guys like lanyard name cards?

[MPS516]

Ok, I'm thinking there will be 54 pages but I have to go with 56 because that is my number and I am not allowed to use any neighboring numbers.

[MPS516]

Euro exchange is 1.272 here right now, looking to buy either Monday or Tuesday do you suppose Greece can maintain their financial problems till then for me ?

[sayhello]

You're the master of the multi-quote post...I think I counted nine one time. :rotfl:

How are we going to get to 89 pages if you're being so efficient on your posts?Sorry! I didn't mean to be a slacker!!! :rotfl2:

Sayhello

[AlohaJoe23]

I thought the LDSsinglegirls had disappeared! Do you have a link for the train?

This is the only train schedule site for Corsica I know of.

http://www.corsicabus.org/Train_services.html

The times in pink DF are the Sunday trains.

Looks like you would catch the number 5 train at 8:00. The closest city to Vero is Carbuccia. Arrives at 8:26. Then you would have to find a way to get to Vero. Return train is the number 6 and leaves Carbuccia at 12:44. That is the only train leaving Ajaccio in the morning. You could travel as far as Corte look around for an hour and come back.

It is possible I guess but what happens if you miss the one train returning?

The other Adventure park in Vizzavona I haven't looked at much because the train arrives at 9:08 and departs at 12:07. Since I was to nervous to depend on one train each direction I decided to rent car and go to the closer park.

[Pinmeister]

Is anyone flying out of JFK on Delta Flight 94...May 12th, 5:35PM?

We finally finished our door magnets and stateroom Mickey Ears. :cool1:

I think I will be pretty much worthless the next four days at work.:surfweb:

[AlohaJoe23]

I'm on a roll tonight...

AlohaJoe, I have been looking into this adventure park. It's actually different than the one that you provided a link to a few posts back. Did you research this one at all? Pros? Cons? Is the Reves des Cimes better? Closer?

http://www.corsicanatura.fr/gr20-randonnee-montagne-activite-parc-aventure-16.html

I confess I didn't find a daily cost for this one either. It looked like most of the quoted prices were for a week long experience. Did you get a price for a day?

[LDSsinglegirls]

The only prices I see on that website look like multi-day deals. While you're here, would the girls or guys like lanyard name cards?


Sure!
Ldssinglegirls
Tracy
Jenna
Tamar
Ryanne

Ldssingleguys
Peyton
John
Adler
Brandon

[sayhello]

Is anyone flying out of JFK on Delta Flight 94...May 12th, 5:35PM?

We finally finished our door magnets and stateroom Mickey Ears. :cool1:

I think I will be pretty much worthless the next four days at work.:surfweb:OMG, I am *already* worthless at work, have been all week! I asked my boss to just shoot me already... I'm going to be SO GLAD to be gone. If I can just survive the packing & the flight!!!

Speaking of flights, is anyone on the Iberia flight out of JFK at 6pm on May 13?

Sayhello

[LDSsinglegirls]

I confess I didn't find a daily cost for this one either. It looked like most of the quoted prices were for a week long experience. Did you get a price for a day?

I fumbled on the website for quite a while and ended up finding some information. There are 12 different courses and 4 different levels. The cost for a 4 hour adventure is 20 euro. I, like you, found the trains to be not so reliable. We would have to rent a car. The closer park might be the route we take.

[AlohaJoe23]

I fumbled on the website for quite a while and ended up finding some useful information. There are 12 different courses and 4 different levels. The cost for a 4 hour adventure is 20 euro.

Looks similar. The one in Vero has 13 courses and costs 20 euros for up to 4 hours. Groups of 6 or more get a 2 euro discount. Looks like less than $25 for 4 hours. The cruise ship excursions usually only stayed for 2 hours so not sure if people will be interested in a whole 4 hours.

[amackay]

I think this thread will get to 53 pages before we head off on our travels.

[charlottewilliams]

I think this thread will get to 53 pages before we head off on our travels.

There will be with me lol!!
your suggestion of around 10 pm is good. I think the Promenade Lounge is a good place because there's more seating there than anywhere else.

Hi All its Me again!!!!! Its the middle of the night but just cant sleep (am watching to see who gets in goverment but really day dreaming about the cruise)
1. Can i ask yet more question!!!! We dont really want to take a buggy although will need one if / when we get off so i know they have a limited amount do you think they will be all gone as we will be one of the last to board (if we get there in time ahhhhhhhhh)
2.If we do get off at ports can we take there tales or should i bring our own!
3. Instead of a pillow case to ask the characters to sign could i bring a photo frame and where do i go to get that sorted!!
4. Does it show on our tickets when our dinner time is (i called iglu who said they dont know when it is but have sent disney an email to request early) Why is it everyone else knows!!!
5. Am thinking of booking teeth whitening treatment (brits arent renoned for great teeth lol) but dont want to decide on a time now as hate to book when doing something with my bubs!! soooo do you think i could book on board!
6. Have had another idea for my Fe gifts but not sure if its allowed... can i bring flower seeds or is that a food substance dont really no much about customs!!!!
7.My daughter wants to bring all (16) disney fancy dresses but really dont have the room do the have ones there for her to wear or hire!!
emmmmmmmmm thinks that it for a few hours lol !!!Thankyou in advance for your help
JUST 9 SLEEPS NOW

[tripodjw]

Jane, are the shampoo and conditioner good quality? I may forgo bringing my own and save the room. Anne

They are H20 products. I haven't used the shampoo and conditioner but I LOVE the rest of their stuff.

Jill

I really like them - i get quite greasy hair whihc means i wash my hair every day - I find they are one of the few that don't make it worse.

I also love the way the Shampoo and moisturiser smell, and for me its "DCL smell" hence why i'm using htese ones now - get me in the mood.

[HelenMartinez]

I say we will end of at 47 pages.

In 5 days our family (along with Travelbee) will be flying to London. It will be my family's first time there and we are just so excited. Any recommendations from the locals on must sees or dos? Any good places for the kids? Will only be there 2 days but looking forward to the visit.

Oh 1 more thing. I really enjoy Indian food and heard London has some of the best Indian restaurants. Any recommendations?

Thanks much :goodvibes

[tripodjw]

Answers to your Q's are in red Charlotte...

There will be with me lol!!
your suggestion of around 10 pm is good. I think the Promenade Lounge is a good place because there's more seating there than anywhere else.

Hi All its Me again!!!!! Its the middle of the night but just cant sleep (am watching to see who gets in goverment but really day dreaming about the cruise)
1. Can i ask yet more question!!!! We dont really want to take a buggy although will need one if / when we get off so i know they have a limited amount do you think they will be all gone as we will be one of the last to board (if we get there in time ahhhhhhhhh)

Can't answer this one sorry - I'd imagine you'd be ok. Call DCL and ask what they think.

2.If we do get off at ports can we take there tales or should i bring our own!

If you mean towels ;) then you can take DCL towels - pick them up by the pool - just make sure you bring them back to the ship.

3. Instead of a pillow case to ask the characters to sign could i bring a photo frame and where do i go to get that sorted!!

They're happy to do that - take it to Guest Services. You need to put it in a bag with pens for the characters to use and most people put in a bag of candy for the characters to share. That's the real reason Mickey has a little bit of a pot belly :rotfl2:

4. Does it show on our tickets when our dinner time is (i called iglu who said they dont know when it is but have sent disney an email to request early) Why is it everyone else knows!!!

It will show your dining rotation online if you log into your reservation on DCL site. It also says on your KTTW card you'll get when you check in at port. Times are 6pm for early seating 8.30pm for late. Your KTTW card will also show you whihc restaurant you are in each night (A= Animator's, P=Parrots Cay and L = Lumieres)

5. Am thinking of booking teeth whitening treatment (brits arent renoned for great teeth lol) but dont want to decide on a time now as hate to book when doing something with my bubs!! soooo do you think i could book on board!

Don't know if they do it - check out the Spa treatmets section on hte DCL website is my best advice - or maybe someone else knows.
6. Have had another idea for my Fe gifts but not sure if its allowed... can i bring flower seeds or is that a food substance dont really no much about customs!!!!

Seeds will be a big no no Customs for most cruisers going home will confiscate them and some penalties for bringing in fruit related items like seeds are pretty harsh (big $). I'm not sure you are supposed to take them into Spain either.

7.My daughter wants to bring all (16) disney fancy dresses but really dont have the room do the have ones there for her to wear or hire!!

AFAIK there's nowhere to hire the dresses. I think you can buy them but it sounds like you don't need any more if she already has 16 :scared1:

emmmmmmmmm thinks that it for a few hours lol !!!Thankyou in advance for your help
JUST 9 SLEEPS NOW

[tripodjw]

I say we will end of at 47 pages.

In 5 days our family (along with Travelbee) will be flying to London. It will be my family's first time there and we are just so excited. Any recommendations from the locals on must sees or dos? Any good places for the kids? Will only be there 2 days but looking forward to the visit.

Oh 1 more thing. I really enjoy Indian food and heard London has some of the best Indian restaurants. Any recommendations?

Thanks much :goodvibes

One with terrible 1970's flock wallpaper and cheesy bollywood music playing.

The worse the curryhouse looks, the better (more authentic) the curry usually is. :rotfl:

[peterpanstout]

:lmao:WOW! 6 pages over night, I might have to change my guess. :lmao:

I have a question for all my UK friends...What are jelly babies? I just saw them posted on another thread and was curious. Are they like Gummi Bears?

[tripodjw]

:lmao:WOW! 6 pages over night, I might have to change my guess. :lmao:

I have a question for all my UK friends...What are jelly babies? I just saw them posted on another thread and was curious. Are they like Gummi Bears?


They're kind of like Gummi Bears but slightly bigger.

They are gummy on the inside with a slightly harder outside and are shaped a little like babies. They also have a powdery sugar coating.

If you'd like to try some i can bring a bag along next week.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/19/Jellybabies.jpg

[tripodjw]

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47

[emmalouisenicholson]

Im gonna go for 39!

[jojo6617]

Jane, are the shampoo and conditioner good quality? I may forgo bringing my own and save the room. Anne

Hi I love the h2o products and I'm normally quite fussy about my conditioner

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47

I'm thinking 43

On board, I think it'd be good to have a standing, come and go as you please meet on the evenings before the Sea Days (May 15th, May 20th, May 24th). party:

Thanks Jeff I'll put these dates in my diary, can you put the info on the website.

Finally seasickness has anyone ever tried the patches that you put behind your ear if so do they work?

[tripodjw]

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47
emmalouisenicholson - 39
jojo6617 - 43

[tripodjw]

Finally seasickness has anyone ever tried the patches that you put behind your ear if so do they work?

I've never tried them (i'm lucky as i rarely get seasick) but saw loads of people with them on our last cruise, so some people find them helpful.

[sarahgirl]

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47
emmalouisenicholson - 39
jojo6617 - 43

You know by doing this contest, we are just encouraging more posts. ;) Anyways my guess is 45

[Jeff Spencer]

Euro exchange is 1.272 here right now, looking to buy either Monday or Tuesday do you suppose Greece can maintain their financial problems till then for me ?

Absolutely. The people aren't going to give up their 14 months pay for 12 months worth of work/year. How Draconian that the government even ask? :eek:

And after Greece is Ireland, Portugal and Spain (US isn't far behind - truth be told). :offtopic: :)

[Jeff Spencer]

Finally seasickness has anyone ever tried the patches that you put behind your ear if so do they work?

I haven't but I've talked to a number of people that have used them. About half like them but the other half say they make them feel like a zombie...drowsy, kind of in a daze. We use Bonine and we're also going to bring ginger pills.

[pixiedust519]

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47

My guess is 61!

[dawne577]

What is the consensus on whether to take original passports or copies into the ports? I did hear on the DIS podcast for Tunisia that you had to have the original with you. Also, for anyone who knows do they require proof of identification when using credit cards- therefore bring along DL, state ID, etc.?

Thread page guess - 75

[Greg M]

I say we will end of at 47 pages.

In 5 days our family (along with Travelbee) will be flying to London. It will be my family's first time there and we are just so excited. Any recommendations from the locals on must sees or dos? Any good places for the kids? Will only be there 2 days but looking forward to the visit.

Oh 1 more thing. I really enjoy Indian food and heard London has some of the best Indian restaurants. Any recommendations?

Thanks much :goodvibes

Hi Helen, I am not a local but I do love London! My suggestion that I would not miss out on is the Tower bridge/London Tower. The tours are incredible! All the guides are dressed in period clothing (beefeater gaurds) and tell the most fascinating tales and participate in reinactments. My wife likes the part with the Crown Jewels on display :thumbsup2 (wonder why LOL)

One more thing your children might enjoy in the London Eye. It gives you a panoramic view of the city. It is also close to Big Ben and Parliment (suddenly getting Chevy Chase flashbacks :rotfl2:). I envy you guys! London is one of my favorite cities!!!

As far as Indian food we ate at the BALI house near Victoria station and it was pretty decent but nothing to write home about.

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47

My guess is 57

[Pinmeister]

You know by doing this contest, we are just encouraging more posts. ;) Anyways my guess is 45

Our guess is 77. It was a very good year. :love:

[Greg M]

I haven't but I've talked to a number of people that have used them. About half like them but the other half say they make them feel like a zombie...drowsy, kind of in a daze. We use Bonine and we're also going to bring ginger pills.

Neither of us get sea sick but we talked with several people who swear by the patches. The ginger pills are excellent anti-emetics but if you can find candied ginger in a local whole foods store they taste great and are quickly and easily digested (for those sudden onsets of sickness). :thumbsup2

[Pinmeister]

I haven't but I've talked to a number of people that have used them. About half like them but the other half say they make them feel like a zombie...drowsy, kind of in a daze. We use Bonine and we're also going to bring ginger pills.

A girl I work with just came back from a cruise and she used the patch. She swore by it. We're bringing Bonine and Dramamine just in case. I also read that eating a green apple is good and smelling orange rinds. :confused3

[charlottewilliams]

Thankyou loads for your help!!! Oh and am lol at my tales!!!!! In my defence it was nearly 1am hehe ,am glad i havent got to take the towels it saves room for the d/d dress up !!!
And thanks for the seeds advise i did suspect that my hubby said they would have me stripped searched and arrested before i set foot on the boat lol!!!!!! (idea was to give out packets of sun flower seeds in everyones FE) Know now that isnt possible so just have to make do with my "other" gifts xxx

[charlottewilliams]

A girl I work with just came back from a cruise and she used the patch. She swore by it. We're bringing Bonine and Dramamine just in case. I also read that eating a green apple is good and smelling orange rinds. :confused3

Hi there i went to my doc today and asked about the patches ( i WILL be the lady being constantly sick:sick: and green:sick: throughtout the cruise:eek: lol) He said they work well for a single trip but not for prolonged times!!!!! so he gave me PROMETHAZINE TEOCLATE :confused3tablets to take 3 times a day!!!!!!!!! Also said the jabs on board would be a good idea!! Any one know how much they are???
Unfortunatley he couldnt give me anything for my children (d/d 4 has just started to become quite travel sick) not sure how d/s 2 will be lets hope they havent inhertited my week system! Hubby should be ok ! ;)

[disneycruisegal]

Welcome back cruisers

Here's the part 2 thread ready for carryng on where we left off.

Old thread can be found here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2206751)

So not long to go. Who wants to place a bet on how many pages we fill over the next few days before we cruise? In fact I'll throw in a little treat for whomever guesses closest (to the page number as of when i wake up on Sat 15 May). :hippie:

The next two posts - i'll drop in roll call and FE lists as i won't be able to go back and edit these on the original thread once it is closed (i don't think so anyway).

I was going to bet 98 pages, but some of you folks are leaving early...so I'm guessing 78! But you guys that are traveling to Barcelona early just have to post to let the rest of us know how the city it, how the fountain was and what the temp is. It all so exciting!:yay:

[rguinness]

Is anyone flying out of JFK on Delta Flight 94...May 12th, 5:35PM?

We finally finished our door magnets and stateroom Mickey Ears. :cool1:

I think I will be pretty much worthless the next four days at work.:surfweb:

Hi there,
Rich and I are on that flight too! We look forward to meeting you!:)
Where are you staying in Barcelona?
Karen

[MPS516]

Hi there i went to my doc today and asked about the patches ( i WILL be the lady being constantly sick:sick: and green:sick: throughtout the cruise:eek: lol) He said they work well for a single trip but not for prolonged times!!!!! so he gave me PROMETHAZINE TEOCLATE :confused3tablets to take 3 times a day!!!!!!!!! Also said the jabs on board would be a good idea!! Any one know how much they are???
Unfortunatley he couldnt give me anything for my children (d/d 4 has just started to become quite travel sick) not sure how d/s 2 will be lets hope they havent inhertited my week system! Hubby should be ok ! ;)
Ginger is a real good option for the younger kids. Remember patches are time release so be sure to get them on when prescribed to start prior to actual travel. I too have heard from people who swear by them and others who swear at them, it is dosage and personal reaction to the active ingredient that will dictate success.

We bring Dramamine and Ginger, if real bad seas are predicted we take as a precaution even though we have never experienced sea sickness. If someone starts to feel queasy we do some ginger.

[adrianhon]

Oh 1 more thing. I really enjoy Indian food and heard London has some of the best Indian restaurants. Any recommendations?

Brick Lane, near Liverpool Street tube station, has a lot of Indian restaurants. However, if you're *really* serious about wanting a good curry, then there are two places you can go - New Tayyabs and the Lahore Kebab House. They're a bit further out from the station (closer to Aldgate East, I think) but they're the best curries I've ever had. More details here:

ask.metafilter.com/48626/Whats-the-best-curry-house-in-Brick-Lane

(I can't post links yet :( )

[disneycruisegal]

Hi All its Me again:love:!!!!! Its the middle of the night but just cant sleep (am watching to see who gets in goverment but really day dreaming about the cruise):woohoo:
1. Can i ask yet more question!!!! We dont really want to take a buggy although will need one if / when we get off so i know they have a limited amount do you think they will be all gone as we will be one of the last to board (if we get there in time ahhhhhhhhh)
2.If we do get off at ports can we take there tales or should i bring our own!
3. Instead of a pillow case to ask the characters to sign could i bring a photo frame and where do i go to get that sorted!!
4. Does it show on our tickets when our dinner time is (i called iglu who said they dont know when it is but have sent disney an email to request early) Why is it everyone else knows!!!
5. Am thinking of booking teeth whitening treatment (brits arent renoned for great teeth lol) but dont want to decide on a time now as hate to book when doing something with my bubs!! soooo do you think i could book on board!
6. Have had another idea for my Fe gifts but not sure if its allowed... can i bring flower seeds or is that a food substance dont really no much about customs!!!!
7.My daughter wants to bring all (16) disney fancy dresses but really dont have the room :confused3 do the have ones there for her to wear or hire!!
emmmmmmmmm thinks that it for a few hours lol !!!Thankyou in advance for your help
JUST 9 SLEEPS NOW :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Charlotte you crack me up!:rotfl2: Don't worry about being the last on the ship, my flight doesn't get into Barcelone airport until 130PM.
As long as you fill out the online checkin before leaving, Disney will know when you are arriving and I'm sure they will have transportation (if that's what you've purchase, we bought the Disney transfers).
It will say on your KTTW card when your diner seating is and which dinning room you'll be in by th letter. L for Lumier's, A for animators palate, and P for Parrot Kay.
What's a "tales"?
If you check the spa treatments online you can find out if they offer teeth whightening, I don't recall that they offer it. But you can check.

Lissa

[disneycruisegal]

Hi there i went to my doc today and asked about the patches ( i WILL be the lady being constantly sick:sick: and green:sick: throughtout the cruise:eek: lol) He said they work well for a single trip but not for prolonged times!!!!! so he gave me PROMETHAZINE TEOCLATE :confused3tablets to take 3 times a day!!!!!!!!! Also said the jabs on board would be a good idea!! Any one know how much they are???
Unfortunatley he couldnt give me anything for my children (d/d 4 has just started to become quite travel sick) not sure how d/s 2 will be lets hope they havent inhertited my week system! Hubby should be ok ! ;)

Charlotte, last year we did a 7 day cruise and spent 3 days in Disneyworld before hand. I wore the patch for a total of 11 days and I had no problem. I can get very sea sick, I joke that I get sea sick in the bath tub. The patch is the only thing that works for me, I've tries everything else! I just picked up 5 patches from my doctor, since you have to change the patch every 3 days, she never advised me against a longer trip. You'll know it's me by the tan patch behind my ear!:rotfl2:

[ICollectBelle]

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47
emmalouisenicholson - 39
jojo6617 - 43

My guess would have to be 92

We are getting soooooooooooo excited!!:cool1:

[sabrecmc]

Do you know what time your boarding actually started? Were Palo ressies open immediately on boarding or was there a delay til 1pm?
(I've seen different reports on what is happening)

Sorry, we dropped our luggage off at 10:30 and then went back to see more of the city and do the Aquarium, so I'm not sure when boarding actually began. They did have a Flamenco dancer and guitar player to entertain, as well as some characters, in the boarding area. There were definitely Palo reservations available, including for brunch, b/c our tablemates booked it when they got onboard.

Malta is much better weather. You can definitely swim in this. The TV said the Mickey pool temp was 90.8 F, which is plenty warm enough for even me.

Oh, and contrary to what I was told when I called DCL, you CAN order the 7 night wine package. That's what we did our first night at dinner, at our server's suggestion.

They have a decent selection of Med DCL merchandise and seem to be getting more when they get into Barcelona. For example, one style of kids shirt they only got the box of larger sizes and no smaller ones. They have hoodies, mugs, magnets, spoons, photo albums, scrapbooks and scrapbooking kits, pins, postcards, etc. Plus the Dooney bags. Already bought one of those!

Lots of spa specials onboard. They are promoting a mother's day special elemis facial and massage for a total of 110 minutes for $239, including Rainforest room. Today's is a 75 minute special with a 50 minute massage and 25 minute facial, rainforest pass and glass of champagne for $149.

Tonight's entertainment is Phil Keller for families and Paul Zerdin, ventriloquist for adults.

They had a Princess gathering in the lobby yesterday and will do it again on the last at sea day. Last night, they had Pluto's PJ party in the Kids' Club, which my daughter loved. They made special pillowcases and Pluto showed up and played with them. Earlier, she'd made a Peter Pan hat with the help of Peter Pan. She's a happy, happy girl!

[emmalouisenicholson]

Sorry, we dropped our luggage off at 10:30 and then went back to see more of the city and do the Aquarium, so I'm not sure when boarding actually began. They did have a Flamenco dancer and guitar player to entertain, as well as some characters, in the boarding area. There were definitely Palo reservations available, including for brunch, b/c our tablemates booked it when they got onboard.

Malta is much better weather. You can definitely swim in this. The TV said the Mickey pool temp was 90.8 F, which is plenty warm enough for even me.

Oh, and contrary to what I was told when I called DCL, you CAN order the 7 night wine package. That's what we did our first night at dinner, at our server's suggestion.

They have a decent selection of Med DCL merchandise and seem to be getting more when they get into Barcelona. For example, one style of kids shirt they only got the box of larger sizes and no smaller ones. They have hoodies, mugs, magnets, spoons, photo albums, scrapbooks and scrapbooking kits, pins, postcards, etc. Plus the Dooney bags. Already bought one of those!

Lots of spa specials onboard. They are promoting a mother's day special elemis facial and massage for a total of 110 minutes for $239, including Rainforest room. Today's is a 75 minute special with a 50 minute massage and 25 minute facial, rainforest pass and glass of champagne for $149.

Tonight's entertainment is Phil Keller for families and Paul Zerdin, ventriloquist for adults.

They had a Princess gathering in the lobby yesterday and will do it again on the last at sea day. Last night, they had Pluto's PJ party in the Kids' Club, which my daughter loved. They made special pillowcases and Pluto showed up and played with them. Earlier, she'd made a Peter Pan hat with the help of Peter Pan. She's a happy, happy girl!

Im so excited to hear about the Pluto PJ Party!

I saw it on one of the Navigators posted on the DIS

My DS absolutely LOVES!!! Pluto

[jedijill]

I know a lot of you are discussing anti-seasickness rememdies but I found this for preventing jet lag.

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79281&catid=1192

I bought some and will be trying it out. My dbf used it on his trip to Palau and said it helped.

Jill

[abird]

To quote multiple posts, hit the quote marks + icon on the lower right of the posts you want to quote. It'll turn orange and have a - sign. On the last post you want to quote, hit the regular "quote" button and it will bring up all the posts you marked.

I'm giving it a try right now! Thanks, Anne

To the right of the "Quote" button on each post is a button that looks like a piece of paper with "+ (quote sign and plus sign). Click on that button on each of the posts you want to reply to, then either hit "Quote" on one of those posts, or hit the "Post Reply" button. You'll get quotes for each post you mark. Put your comments after each tag. This works even across pages (if you want to quote one post on Page 2 & one on Page 3, it remembers them). I really like this feature. I'm not sure how long it's been there, I just noticed it a couple of weeks ago.

This is alot better! Thanks!!:)

Sayhello[/QUOTE]

You're the master of the multi-quote post...I think I counted nine one time. :rotfl:

How are we going to get to 89 pages if you're being so efficient on your posts?

OK, my guess is that we will be at 67 pages. :dance3: Anne

[pooh & tinker]

Hi guys is any one interested in arranging a meet for one of evening’s after the show and the late dinner sitting maybe around 10pm in one of the bars.

absolutely....................:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl :

[pooh & tinker]

There is nothing to indicate any cause for concern about travelling in the area around Tunis beyond the precautions one would take travelling anywhere. I've looked long and hard before signing up for our 4x4 Jeep excursion out into the countryside. Your daughters will be fine. When on a Disney cruise tour there will be LOTS of fellow cruisers AND several castmembers around at all times.

Tinker myself and my gd Deidra (21)will be doing this pottery trip, so we would be more that happy to have the added company. just let me know. pooh:)

[sayhello]

Finally seasickness has anyone ever tried the patches that you put behind your ear if so do they work?I am generally OK on cruiseships, but have problems getting seasick on smaller boats. Back in Sept, for my Alaska trip, my doctor prescribed me the patch for a small ship tour we were taking. I put it on the night before the tour, and kept it on for about a day & a half. No problems whatsoever, and absolutely no seasickness. I have heard that most people who do have problems with the patch have it if they use it long term (longer than 3 days). So I can't help you with the long term part, but short term? Fabulous!

Also, you have to be REALLY careful when you put them on that you don't touch the active (sticky) part of the patch. If you do, you'll absorb it through your fingers, and be more likely to have the side effects like sleepyness.

Sayhello

[pooh & tinker]

Hi I love the h2o products and I'm normally quite fussy about my conditioner



I'm thinking 43



Thanks Jeff I'll put these dates in my diary, can you put the info on the website.

Finally seasickness has anyone ever tried the patches that you put behind your ear if so do they work?

I have tried all of them... pills, patches, perscriptions, I have found Motion EZE is the best. I bought it on line... it is natural and smells like pepermint and wintergreen. one small drop behind each ear and all is good for several hours. :)

[Jeff Spencer]

I know a lot of you are discussing anti-seasickness rememdies but I found this for preventing jet lag.

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79281&catid=1192

I bought some and will be trying it out. My dbf used it on his trip to Palau and said it helped.


I stop reading when I see "homeopathic", which equals placebo.

[Jeff Spencer]

I have tried all of them... pills, patches, perscriptions, I have found Motion EZE is the best. I bought it on line... it is natural and smells like pepermint and wintergreen. one small drop behind each ear and all is good for several hours. :)

And you smell minty and fresh to boot! :rotfl:

[rashdecision]

I stop reading when I see "homeopathic", which equals placebo.

amen:rolleyes:

[tripodjw]

Entrants so far for the Page number sweep:

peterpanstout – 36
rashdecision – 30
Jeff Spencer – 89
Prinny27 – 27
DopeyFan1966 – 86
jedijill – 46
Christyvoltron – 103
moneyhappy – 40
AlohaJoe23 – 34
ebony – 55
kehonuamemano – 99
rguinness – 66
Sayhello – 54
MPS516 – 56
amackay – 53
HelenMartinez – 47
emmalouisenicholson - 39
jojo6617 - 43
sarahgirl - 45
pixiedust519 - 61
dawne577 - 75
Greg M - 57
Pinmeister - 77
disneycruisegal - 78
ICollectBelle - 92
abird - 67


Might I add no cheating and guessing on the 14th :rotfl:

I'll close the sweep for new guesses at the end of Sunday - just to be fair :thumbsup2

[moneyhappy]

I did an update on the people which might meet at the fountain in Barcelona, the list is on page 2.


We are you for meeting at 10 PM after the show :banana:

[Jeff Spencer]

I'll close the sweep for new guesses at the end of Sunday - just to be fair :thumbsup2

Sunday?!? Heck, it's pretty easy to extrapolate the number when you've got 4 days worth of data. :teacher:

Edit: Tammy, you can add a link to your signature back to that post on page 2 with the list.

[abird]

Tinker myself and my gd Deidra (21)will be doing this pottery trip, so we would be more that happy to have the added company. just let me know. pooh:)

Thanks pooh. Our daughters Kate and Mary (26 & 21) will be going. It will be nice to have someone near their age also. One note, I wrote someone who went on the 4/24 cruise that went to the pottery excursion and they said you are only there for one hour or so and then they take you to a shopping area where they were extremly pressured and everyone left after 15 mins.
Anne

[sayhello]

Sunday?!? Heck, it's pretty easy to extrapolate the number when you've got 4 days worth of data. :teacher:I'm not going to comment, I'm not going to comment.... ;):rotfl:

Sayhello

[Welsh Girl]

Think i'm going to go with 49.....!!

[Christyvoltron]

Oh 1 more thing. I really enjoy Indian food and heard London has some of the best Indian restaurants. Any recommendations?

When we went to London last year with Adventures by Disney's Knights and Lights we went to a restaurant called Sitaaray, 167 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B5PG, 44-0207-269-6422.

It definitely has a Bollywood theme -- in fact they show snippets of Bollywood films during the meal on the wall -- but we had a lot of fun, the food was delicious and as much as you can eat and we would definitely go back again.

As far as things to do in London we had one extra day and ended up spending the entire day in the British Museum. And we could spend a couple more and still not see it all. It is spectacular.

[taras]

What is the consensus on whether to take original passports or copies into the ports? I did hear on the DIS podcast for Tunisia that you had to have the original with you. Also, for anyone who knows do they require proof of identification when using credit cards- therefore bring along DL, state ID, etc.?

Thread page guess - 75

Retail stores in Spain have been checking my ID pretty consistently when using credit cards. Restaurants have not. But, if you've got your passport, that should be good enough ID for a credit card verification.

What I don't understand is what I'm supposed to do with my passport when I go to the beach.

My guess is 71 pages.

[LDSsinglegirls]

Starting to cross things off my mile long to do list. Ordered euro yesterday from Chase Bank. Was $1.31 plus a $5 surcharge cause I do not have an account with them. It should be in today!

Called Verizon and got my global account going for international email etc while we are gone. Hoping I really won't be doing to much work on the ship :confused3

[peterpanstout]

:woohoo:This time next week we will be in Barcelona!!!!:cloud9:

Thank you all for the last three pages! I have been laughing so hard. :lmao: I think we are all getting too excited. Don't know how we will make it another week.

I think all of you that guessed high numbers are posting loooong messages and multi-quoting on purpose. ;)

Jane, thanks for the offer but if they are not chocolate they are not worth the extra lbs! I am close to making my pre-cruise goal of loosing 10lbs...that I will put right back on on the cruise. Have a new PM yet? (that's worth another couple of pages)

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Greg M]

Starting to cross things off my mile long to do list. Ordered euro yesterday from Chase Bank. Was $1.31 plus a $5 surcharge cause I do not have an account with them. It should be in today!

Called Verizon and got my global account going for international email etc while we are gone. Hoping I really won't be doing to much work on the ship :confused3

I am hoping you won't work too hard... unless you are working on you tan on the sea days... that one is acceptable. ;)

[Jeff Spencer]

What is the consensus on whether to take original passports or copies into the ports? I did hear on the DIS podcast for Tunisia that you had to have the original with you. Also, for anyone who knows do they require proof of identification when using credit cards- therefore bring along DL, state ID, etc.?


Here is what DCL says:

Leave passports, air transportation tickets and cruise documents in the safety deposit box of your stateroom. You do not need your travel documents while visiting Tunis.

We've never taken our Passports out of the safe while onboard. We do keep copies of our PP with us though and also have picture ID (DL) with us at all times.

[Jeff Spencer]

Oh 1 more thing. I really enjoy Indian food and heard London has some of the best Indian restaurants. Any recommendations?


Zayna - 25 New Quebec Street, London W1H 7SF, England
(020)-7723-2229

Quilon - 41 Buckingham Gate | St James, London SW1E 6AF, England
(020)-7821-1899

Tayyabs - 83 Fieldgate Street | Whitechapel, London E1 1JU, England
(020)-7247-9543 | www.tayyabs.co.uk/

[moneyhappy]

Sunday?!? Heck, it's pretty easy to extrapolate the number when you've got 4 days worth of data. :teacher:

Edit: Tammy, you can add a link to your signature back to that post on page 2 with the list.


Good idea Jeff :thumbsup2

[Jeff Spencer]

Sorry, we dropped our luggage off at 10:30 and then went back to see more of the city and do the Aquarium, so I'm not sure when boarding actually began.

How was the aquarium?


Oh, and contrary to what I was told when I called DCL, you CAN order the 7 night wine package. That's what we did our first night at dinner, at our server's suggestion.

Woo hoo! 7 night package would work much better for us. Thanks for the info. Thanks for taking the time and spending the minutes to help us. :thumbsup2

If someone starts to feel queasy we do some Ginger.

I like Ginger OK, but my favorite was always:

http://dummidumbwit.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/picture_7.png?w=379&h=386

[jedijill]

How was the aquarium?



Woo hoo! 7 night package would work much better for us. Thanks for the info. Thanks for taking the time and spending the minutes to help us. :thumbsup2



I like Ginger OK, but my favorite was always:

http://dummidumbwit.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/picture_7.png?w=379&h=386

But oh so a witch in person! I used to volunteer for the Children's Miracle network telethon at the MU Hospital and had the dis-pleasure of meeting her.

Jill

[Jeff Spencer]

But oh so a witch in person!


Sweet, innocent, loveable Mary Ann? Impossible. :littleangel:

[dfsc]

I read about a British Airway strike in one of the posts? Anyone have any information?

[Jeff Spencer]

I read about a British Airway strike in one of the posts? Anyone have any information?

Quoted from one of several stories posted today:

The Unite union must give BA notice of strike action, making 17May the earliest possible date for the latest phase of walkouts, which could last 20 days.

[AlohaJoe23]

Well work is done. Leave for the airport ready or not in 5 hours. Packing lots of sunshine and warm tradewinds. I hope Continental or EasyJet doesn't lose our luggage. See you all in Barcelona.


Aloha

[Jeff Spencer]

Safe travels!

[sayhello]

Well work is done. Leave for the airport ready or not in 5 hours. Packing lots of sunshine and warm tradewinds. I hope Continental or EasyJet doesn't lose our luggage. See you all in Barcelona.


AlohaHope your flight goes well! See you in Barcelona! Warm it up for us!!!!

Sayhello

[disneycruisegal]

Safe travels for you, your family, and your luggage.

[MPS516]

Well work is done. Leave for the airport ready or not in 5 hours. Packing lots of sunshine and warm tradewinds. I hope Continental or EasyJet doesn't lose our luggage. See you all in Barcelona.

Aloha

Do appreciate you bringing the sunshine and warm trade winds, here it is rain mixed with snow, that's what happens when you get a snowless March. :beach:

[MPS516]

But oh so a witch in person! I used to volunteer for the Children's Miracle network telethon at the MU Hospital and had the dis-pleasure of meeting her.

Jill
I think she was Miss Nevada or somewhere when she got the part over Rachel Welch. All of us young boys however didn't care how she was in person she was our on screen crush. :lovestruc

[disneycruisegal]

Hi All its Me again:love:!!!!! Its the middle of the night but just cant sleep (am watching to see who gets in goverment but really day dreaming about the cruise):woohoo:
1. Can i ask yet more question!!!! We dont really want to take a buggy although will need one if / when we get off so i know they have a limited amount do you think they will be all gone as we will be one of the last to board (if we get there in time ahhhhhhhhh)
2.If we do get off at ports can we take there tales or should i bring our own!
3. Instead of a pillow case to ask the characters to sign could i bring a photo frame and where do i go to get that sorted!!
4. Does it show on our tickets when our dinner time is (i called iglu who said they dont know when it is but have sent disney an email to request early) Why is it everyone else knows!!!
5. Am thinking of booking teeth whitening treatment (brits arent renoned for great teeth lol) but dont want to decide on a time now as hate to book when doing something with my bubs!! soooo do you think i could book on board!
6. Have had another idea for my Fe gifts but not sure if its allowed... can i bring flower seeds or is that a food substance dont really no much about customs!!!!
7.My daughter wants to bring all (16) disney fancy dresses but really dont have the room :confused3 do the have ones there for her to wear or hire!!
emmmmmmmmm thinks that it for a few hours lol !!!Thankyou in advance for your help
JUST 9 SLEEPS NOW :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Hey Charlotte! I just checked out the spa online and they do offer teeth whitening...it's $199.

[abdmom]

Put me down for 42 pages. ;)

[jlwhitney]

Online check in done, packing almost done and brain tired of planning....

It so needs to be thursday so i can just start the adventure to Spain

[Florida Princess]

A long hot day at work today---boy, it has sure warmed up here in Florida !
Tonight we are finalizing our clothes--suitcases are out and ready to pack.

FE's are tagged and ready to go , paperwork is sorted and waiting to travel with us and my doggie (MacKenzie) is looking at us like we're crazy !!!

We arrive in Barcelona Thursday morning----here's the forecast for the end of next week---
May 13 Thursday Chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 50s.
May 14 Friday Chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 50s.
May 15 Saturday Showers. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Maybe the shower part will change by then- :idea:

By the way---we usually take Ginger (capsules) with us---just in case

[Jeff Spencer]

Online check in done, packing almost done and brain tired of planning....

It so needs to be thursday so i can just start the adventure to Spain

So, are we going to see you at some point during the cruise or will you remain anonomous? :)

[jlwhitney]

lol...well it is DH(23) and I(25) and we will be celebrating second anniversary...Second seating, Deck 5

[MPS516]

I see in the Navigator that there is a College Club Lunch at Parrot Cay, we can have an Ohio State Table and Big 10 area, UT Table, Michigan, Ivy League Area, SEC and then 3 chairs for CBC. Alas, looks like they are looking for current college age, maybe they won't check my id.

[Florida Princess]

College ID's :goodvibes
Reminds me of a conversation I had with a few Guests today. I noticed they were carrying a Rutgers BackPack and I remarked that I attended college there way back when ! . They immediately spoke up asking if I still went to the football games and then asked when I attended school there. I replied that I went there in the early 70's----they then looked at me like I was well--crazy :lmao::lmao: Don't know if they thought I was very very OLD or what :scared1::scared1:
So that was my day !!!!! :laughing::laughing::laughing:

[Pinmeister]

Hi there,
Rich and I are on that flight too! We look forward to meeting you!:)
Where are you staying in Barcelona?
Karen

Hi Karen, Frank and I are staying at Casa de Billy on the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. It says it is @ 3 blocks to Plaza Espanya :confused3
Hopefully we will see you at the airport. :) Nancy

[MPS516]

Yes, I work with people who have never heard of things like key punch cards for computer programing, Jonestown, Kent State Bay of Pigs, or other big 60s and 70s life changers. It is funny to work with people who were not even born when I started the job, that was a significant life changer in itself.

[rashdecision]

I see in the Navigator that there is a College Club Lunch at Parrot Cay, we can have an Ohio State Table and Big 10 area, UT Table, Michigan, Ivy League Area, SEC and then 3 chairs for CBC. Alas, looks like they are looking for current college age, maybe they won't check my id.

I went to a state school so we could still drink them under the table:laughing:

[Jeff Spencer]

lol...well it is DH(23) and I(25) and we will be celebrating second anniversary...Second seating, Deck 5

Congratulations! Stop in sometime during the cruise and say hi. :)

[Jeff Spencer]

Yes, I work with people who have never heard of things like key punch cards for computer programing, Jonestown, Kent State Bay of Pigs, or other big 60s and 70s life changers. It is funny to work with people who were not even born when I started the job, that was a significant life changer in itself.

True, however, I work with guys who talk about going to the moon using slide rules instead of calculators and fancy computers. When I think about it, it really is amazing what this country did back in the 1950s and 60s...heck, the 40s with World War II.

[jlwhitney]

Congratulations! Stop in sometime during the cruise and say hi. :)

I would like to say I think you may be seeing you on the Segway tour in Barcelona (may 26 at 3pm)

[k8e]

Started packing tonight! Online check-in, done. I knew I had leftover Euros from a couple years ago, but didn't realize I had over 100 Euro :thumbsup2 pleasant surprise!!

[KDavies29]

Is anyone flying out of JFK on Delta Flight 94...May 12th, 5:35PM?

We finally finished our door magnets and stateroom Mickey Ears. :cool1:

I think I will be pretty much worthless the next four days at work.:surfweb:

We will be on this flight. We are getting into JFK around 11:00 coming from Orlando FL. It will be a very LONG layover, but the flights were alot cheaper that way. I will have lots of time to reread my Rick Steves books ;)

[KDavies29]

Hi All,

Two Questions:

I am soooo looking forward to this cruise but dreading the long flight over. I hear rumors that crossing the Atlantic is quite turbulent. True or untrue?

Secondly, I have a very nagging feeling that I am forgetting to pack something. So what useful thing did you remember to pack that others (like me) have probably forgotten? I have the extension cord, noisemaker, camera & phone chargers, hangers, nightlight...........

:confused3

[pixiedust519]

Hi All,


Secondly, I have a very nagging feeling that I am forgetting to pack something. So what useful thing did you remember to pack that others (like me) have probably forgotten? I have the extension cord, noisemaker, camera & phone chargers, hangers, nightlight...........

:confused3

I have my packing list out since I started today (and will hopefully finish tomorrow!) Here are a few random things you may or may not think of:

pirate outfit/accessories
I like to bring a folder to keep my Navigators in for souvenirs
Downy wrinkle release (travel size)
highlighters for the Navigators
door decorations and/or dry erase board for stateroom door

[amackay]

Hi All,

Two Questions:

I am soooo looking forward to this cruise but dreading the long flight over. I hear rumors that crossing the Atlantic is quite turbulent. True or untrue?


We've crossed the Atlantic numerous times and we have never found turbulence to be a problem. The worst turbulence i've experienced was always on domestic flights within the UK.

[k8e]

Hi All,

Two Questions:

I am soooo looking forward to this cruise but dreading the long flight over. I hear rumors that crossing the Atlantic is quite turbulent. True or untrue?

Secondly, I have a very nagging feeling that I am forgetting to pack something. So what useful thing did you remember to pack that others (like me) have probably forgotten? I have the extension cord, noisemaker, camera & phone chargers, hangers, nightlight...........

:confused3


To name a few:

A compact/travel umbrella.
I'm bringing a poster tube in case I want to buy any stuff from street artists in Europe (I wanted to buy stuff last time I was in Italy, but was afraid of it getting ruined during my travels).
A travel size bottle of Febreze (freshen up clothes or your stateroom :lmao:)

[taras]

I've finally got enough posts here I can now put up a link to our travel blog. We've been kind of slow in adding updates, so we're about 4 1/2 months behind right now, but if you're interested in Thailand, it might be worth a look. We're considering liveblogging the cruise.

http://vagabondsforbeauty.com

If any veteran bloggers have tips, feel free to PM me.

[tripodjw]

Hi All,

Two Questions:

I am soooo looking forward to this cruise but dreading the long flight over. I hear rumors that crossing the Atlantic is quite turbulent. True or untrue?

Secondly, I have a very nagging feeling that I am forgetting to pack something. So what useful thing did you remember to pack that others (like me) have probably forgotten? I have the extension cord, noisemaker, camera & phone chargers, hangers, nightlight...........

:confused3


clothes pins/pegs for hanging up wet bathing costumes or handwashed items over the bath.

They can come in handy to hold back the privacy curtain too if it flaps around

[tripodjw]

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Welsh Girl - 49
taras - 71
abdmom - 42

[HelenMartinez]

Thank you to all for the great tips on London! We can't wait to make our first stop. 4 sleeps till London :cheer2:

[HelenMartinez]

Hi All,


Secondly, I have a very nagging feeling that I am forgetting to pack something. So what useful thing did you remember to pack that others (like me) have probably forgotten? I have the extension cord, noisemaker, camera & phone chargers, hangers, nightlight...........

:confused3

A tip we read else where was to pack Shout Color Catchers. That way if your doing smaller loads with mixed colors you don't have to worry about the colors bleeding and ending up with pink clothes. :goodvibes

[jojo6617]

6 more sleeps :woohoo::woohoo:

Disney check in done :cool1:

Dh Ds packing done :cool1:

Paperwork and currency done :cool1:

just need to do mine now.

this is how i'm feeling :laundy:

[ebony]

Jan (Ebony) - We're on the same BA flight from Heathrow to Barcelona! I read an article today that said the earliest strike date is now May 17. That'd affect our flight home but DH's response was "Could you really mind if we HAVE to spend a few extra days in Barcelona?"

That is the earliest they can strike. I know of someone who is cabin crew (a non striker) and she has said that. Also last time no flights from London Gatwick were cancelled. She also said that BA have been training up more staff to cover striking cabin crew, so there should not be as many cancellations as the last time.


Hi I love the h2o products and I'm normally quite fussy about my conditioner

I found these products fine on our last cruise, so am not packing shampoo or conditioner. Hope they give out more than 1 tube of each per cabin. :) They do not provide shower gel only soap

Finally seasickness has anyone ever tried the patches that you put behind your ear if so do they work?

Hi there i went to my doc today and asked about the patches ( i WILL be the lady being constantly sick:sick: and green:sick: throughtout the cruise:eek: lol) He said they work well for a single trip but not for prolonged times!!!!! so he gave me PROMETHAZINE TEOCLATE :confused3tablets to take 3 times a day!!!!!!!!! Also said the jabs on board would be a good idea!! Any one know how much they are???
Unfortunatley he couldnt give me anything for my children (d/d 4 has just started to become quite travel sick) not sure how d/s 2 will be lets hope they havent inhertited my week system! Hubby should be ok ! ;)

We took bonine tablets on our last cruise and we were both fine. So that is what we are taking again. Whatever you take, they do suggest you do a trial run first, to make sure that there are no side effects. Wouldnt want to be poorly on the cruise.


[QUOTE=KDavies29;36570396]Hi All,
Two Questions:

I am soooo looking forward to this cruise but dreading the long flight over. I hear rumors that crossing the Atlantic is quite turbulent. True or untrue?


We have crossed the atlantic numerous times and have never really noticed much turbulence. Just the odd 10 mins where they ask you to remain in your seats.

Have a good weekend everyone. I am looking after my 3 year old Grandson
today :love:. But I will be starting my packing tomorrow :lmao:
because in 6 days time
We are flying to Barcelona.

[tripodjw]

I'm just taking a break from packing, boy is it tedious, even if it is for an exciting reason

[peterpanstout]

I've finally got enough posts here I can now put up a link to our travel blog. We've been kind of slow in adding updates, so we're about 4 1/2 months behind right now, but if you're interested in Thailand, it might be worth a look. We're considering liveblogging the cruise.

http://vagabondsforbeauty.com

If any veteran bloggers have tips, feel free to PM me.

Wow! So jealous. I was planning a trip to Thailand last year but then cancelled for other adventures. Curious, is that Baltimore as in Maryland or the UK? Because I grew up in Baltimore, MD and it is going to be a huge disapointment after all the other travels you have done. :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[trampslady]

Hey everyone! We just got back last night from Germany. Our flight was quite delayed because we had to take the southern route over Spain and Portugal (and then back up over Nova Scotia) because of the ash clouds.

I haven't unpacked yet, but I'm still on Europe time, so I'm up trying to get organized for Wednesday's flight back over there. The weather in Germany was dreary all but the first day I arrived, but it was a wonderful trip. I even packed an emergency cruise bag in case we got stuck over there because of the delightful volcano. We really contemplated staying when it started blowing again.

Now, it's time to sort laundry, drycleaning, figure out what needs to stay in the bag, toiletries that need to be replenished, etc.

We would love to meet everyone at the fountains on Friday night. Looks like 8:30 or so?

I feel very lost right now as I haven't had much time to plan for Barcelona. I know we will do the HOHO bus and plan a trip to Montserrat, but not sure which days what. We will have a couple of days on the return as well.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi to everyone as we begin the countdown!

[peterpanstout]

trampslady, glad to here you had a safe trip. Weather is always dreary here in Germany. Except for one week in May were it is sunny, warm and glorious. Then back to rainy gloominess.

[tripodjw]

For info - 15 airports in Spain have been closed today due to the volcano

Doesn't include Barcelona but isn't too far away.

Looks like they're due to reopen later today but worth keeping an eye on.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8669610.stm

[rashdecision]

Well, it's rain in east tn so it looks like we r going to........ PACK!:yay: I have my iPad out and packing list ready. We leave on Wednesday from Atlanta and arrive in Barcelona Thursday morning. Anyone else on the flight? We have a 5 hr layover in Atl so downloading things for kids on iPad. One important thing for everyone staying a few days in Barcelona needs to pack is outlet converter. Cruise ship is okay if your on the left side of the pond but hotels aren't. For those out there actually listening to your local dermatologists, remember to pack sunblock that is an SPF of 30( any higher isn't necessarily better) and look for the ingredients zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide and you will be good to go. True BLOCKS will contain one or both ingredients and are infinitely better than screens. Hint.... They will not come in sprays and they are thicker to rub in.
Question to the travel pros.... Can my wife wear sandals in the cathedrals and Vatican?
Holy GI ulcer batman! We leave in 5 days!

[dawne577]

What - no sandals! Say it ain't so...great question though considering that's mostly what I have packed and it would damper plans considerably.

Crummy, wet and windy here which reminded me to pack a couple more sweaters and another pair of jeans. And I was so proud that I hadn't even come near the weight limit. It's the last minute things that always get you!

Checked the weather for Barcelona on the 15th and now they're predicting showers all day - mid 60's.

[jubes]

Well, it's rain in east tn so it looks like we r going to........ PACK!:yay: I have my iPad out and packing list ready. We leave on Wednesday from Atlanta and arrive in Barcelona Thursday morning. Anyone else on the flight? We have a 5 hr layover in Atl so downloading things for kids on iPad. One important thing for everyone staying a few days in Barcelona needs to pack is outlet converter. Cruise ship is okay if your on the left side of the pond but hotels aren't. For those out there actually listening to your local dermatologists, remember to pack sunblock that is an SPF of 30( any higher isn't necessarily better) and look for the ingredients zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide and you will be good to go. True BLOCKS will contain one or both ingredients and are infinitely better than screens. Hint.... They will not come in sprays and they are thicker to rub in.
Question to the travel pros.... Can my wife wear sandals in the cathedrals and Vatican?
Holy GI ulcer batman! We leave in 5 days!



We have our sunscreen packed!! Hoping that we will need it, it's sunny here in Nova Scotia today but rain is on the way. We started packing yesterday and hope to finish up today. I'm having too many dreams where I only have 2 hours to pack and I can't get it all done. We are leaving on Wednesday night and spending 1 night in Paris before flying in to Barcelona on Friday. We are super excited!!! I just wish that ash cloud would settle back down! I don't want to have to worry about it. We are flying with Air France.

[Jeff Spencer]

I would like to say I think you may be seeing you on the Segway tour in Barcelona (may 26 at 3pm)

Yep, that's when our reservation with Edgar is. Cool. :cool1:

[Jeff Spencer]

We will be on this flight. We are getting into JFK around 11:00 coming from Orlando FL. It will be a very LONG layover, but the flights were alot cheaper that way. I will have lots of time to reread my Rick Steves books ;)

We have about 4 hours at JFK. Perhaps I need to put some games on my new iPhone. :)

Hi All,

Two Questions:

I am soooo looking forward to this cruise but dreading the long flight over. I hear rumors that crossing the Atlantic is quite turbulent. True or untrue?

Secondly, I have a very nagging feeling that I am forgetting to pack something. So what useful thing did you remember to pack that others (like me) have probably forgotten? I have the extension cord, noisemaker, camera & phone chargers, hangers, nightlight...........

:confused3

Untrue. No worse going over the Atlantic than flying anywhere else. Perhaps some people become hyper-sensitive to it because they're over open water.

On packing, don't forget the link for the DIS packing list HERE (http://5-15-10-medcruisers.weebly.com/packing-list.html). (website under "Links")



We would love to meet everyone at the fountains on Friday night. Looks like 8:30 or so?



Correct. We will have our lanyards on and I think I'll know many folks from their Roll Call photos. We'll be on the Espanya side of the fountain.


Question to the travel pros.... Can my wife wear sandals in the cathedrals and Vatican?


Sandals are fine. Just be aware of the other rules about covered shoulders and knees.

[pooh & tinker]

Thanks pooh. Our daughters Kate and Mary (26 & 21) will be going. It will be nice to have someone near their age also. One note, I wrote someone who went on the 4/24 cruise that went to the pottery excursion and they said you are only there for one hour or so and then they take you to a shopping area where they were extremly pressured and everyone left after 15 mins.
Anne

My DH won't like that at all... so I don't think we will be there to long.

[mmickeya]

You are correct, if you buy the Colosseum tickets through the official site it was a 2 day ticket. Are you trying to buy the guided tour ticket instead of the regular just admission ticket?

Jill in CO

So I guess i'm not on the right site to booked them. I just want the regular admission. What is the official site to book it

[mmickeya]

Finally seasickness has anyone ever tried the patches that you put behind your ear if so do they work?

My mom feel sick on every cruise, so she tried Dramamine, Bonine, Gravol (here in Canada), the patch. She also were the bracelet.
For her, the patch was not OK, afer 24 hour of having it, she was green and was sick, she remove the patch and was OK after that. Now after 12 cruise, sge prefered non-drowsy Dramamine.

So if you decide to get the patch, try it before leaving

[leelee9878]

my guess for the total pages is 34

[mmickeya]

my guess for the total page is 44

[trampslady]

trampslady, glad to here you had a safe trip. Weather is always dreary here in Germany. Except for one week in May were it is sunny, warm and glorious. Then back to rainy gloominess.

Funny! We had a wonderful time anyway, and my husband was there for the glorious first week! We were actually not far from your home-we were in Schwabisch Hall. We celebrated Maifest with business associates in their tiny village of Enslingen. What an amazing experience.

I sorta wish we would have just stayed in Europe, but vacation time is slim.

[Jeff Spencer]

We're considering liveblogging the cruise.

http://vagabondsforbeauty.com

If any veteran bloggers have tips, feel free to PM me.

In case there are others considering doing this as well, here are some tips.

In terms of blogging live from the cruise, the biggest tip I can give anyone, if you're planning to include photos in your blog, is to either reduce the photo size in the menu of your camera to its lowest setting *or* download them to a computer (if you have a laptop) and use whatever software you have to resize them to 100 Kb or less. The internet connection on the ship is typically painfully slow and can be intermittent. People, not knowing, will try to upload 3-5-10 Mb photos and after 20 minutes of grinding (and using your minutes), you'll get a message back that the upload failed.

The 2nd tip is do as much as you can offline.

The 3rd tip has to do with the way they have the Magic internet set up. You have to connect *and* disconnect every time. Closing your browser and even shutting down your computer doesn't necessarily disconnect you. you must consciously go through the process of disconnecting; otherwise, your minutes will rapidly evaporate.

[peterpanstout]

Funny! We had a wonderful time anyway, and my husband was there for the glorious first week! We were actually not far from your home-we were in Schwabisch Hall. We celebrated Maifest with business associates in their tiny village of Enslingen. What an amazing experience.

I sorta wish we would have just stayed in Europe, but vacation time is slim.

:scared1:WHAT!:eek: That is about 20 minutes from my house!!!!! (I am assuminging you meant Esslingen) OH, I can't tell you how sad I am to hear that. Wish I would have know. We could have had a little Dis meet.

I am glad to hear you got to experience a real German celebration. They really know how to celebrate and bring together the community. I am really going to miss living here.

[jedijill]

So I guess i'm not on the right site to booked them. I just want the regular admission. What is the official site to book it

http://www.ticketclic.it/Gb/HTML/musei/colosseo.cfm

Here you go....I bought the combo ticket on top that cost 13.50 Euro. I chose the print at home option. Super easy.

Jill in CO

[Travelbee]

Jeff - what is the link to the map that show the airport closures? I thought it was on your website but can't find the link anymore.:confused3

[k8e]

Jeff - what is the link to the map that show the airport closures? I thought it was on your website but can't find the link anymore.:confused3

Here's an article from BBC about the Spain airport clsures:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8669610.stm

[Jeff Spencer]

Jeff - what is the link to the map that show the airport closures? I thought it was on your website but can't find the link anymore.:confused3

I took it off after the airspace reopened and replaced it with blog links. It's not being maintained anyway...I just checked it and the last time it was updated was April 22nd.

[Jeff Spencer]

Woo hoo! Fish Extenders arrived and they look great. Need to do some more door magnet decorations now.

[mmickeya]

http://www.ticketclic.it/Gb/HTML/musei/colosseo.cfm

Here you go....I bought the combo ticket on top that cost 13.50 Euro. I chose the print at home option. Super easy.

Jill in CO

Thanks Jill :worship:

I'm glad that I have my ticket now and didn't have to chose a time. One lest thing on my to do list :cool1:

[snackyx]

Currency Conversion question:

If I walk into a bank in Barcelona, which I am assuming will give me the best rate, can I convert $1000-$2000 US dollars for Euros without having an account at the bank? What fees will the bank charge to convert the currency? (I am assuming that banks in Spain are like banks in the U.S.--they do nothing without a fee attached.)

Thanks in advance for any info.

[sayhello]

Well, I'm doing laundry & sorting through clothes between doing a small install for work (:sad2:). I think I'm in a bit of denial as to how much I have to do this weekend to be ready to leave Thursday morning. I *HATE* packing, I *HATE* airlines, but I *LOVE* traveling, so I guess the first 2 are necessary evils... :confused3

One week from right about now, we'll be settling in for our first meal together on the Magic. I am *SO* looking forward to getting to know all the wonderful folks I've met here on the DIS. I can hardly believe it's less than a week away! :yay:

I feel like I've made way too little plans for the day in Barcelona, but I have no idea what condition I'll be in, arriving that day, so I'm just playing it loose. Heaven knows the next several days will be FULL of things to see & do, so if I don't see tons of stuff in Barcelona, I think I'll be OK. :)

OMG. I'm flying to Europe in in 5 days! :eek: (Volcano: stay away!!!!)

Sayhello

[sayhello]

Crap. Barcelona airport is closed. They *expect* it to re-open by tomorrow. Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease! Currently, Madrid is still open, so if it stays that way, Iberia has said they will transport us from there to Barcelona. I'm SO SO glad I'm arriving the day before.

It's sad, if you look at that map from the BBC, it looks like the cloud is directly attacking Spain. :sad1: PLEASE let it recede!!!!

Sayhello

[Jeff Spencer]

Currency Conversion question:

If I walk into a bank in Barcelona, which I am assuming will give me the best rate, can I convert $1000-$2000 US dollars for Euros without having an account at the bank? What fees will the bank charge to convert the currency? (I am assuming that banks in Spain are like banks in the U.S.--they do nothing without a fee attached.)

Thanks in advance for any info.

La Caixa bank operates in the T1 and T2 terminals of the Barcelona airport. On the Barcelona Tourist site they say they don't charge commissions but also don't list their rates.

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/facilities-t1/bureau-de-change-barcelona-airport-t1.html

[pixiedust519]

In case there are others considering doing this as well, here are some tips.

In terms of blogging live from the cruise, the biggest tip I can give anyone, if you're planning to include photos in your blog, is to either reduce the photo size in the menu of your camera to its lowest setting *or* download them to a computer (if you have a laptop) and use whatever software you have to resize them to 100 Kb or less. The internet connection on the ship is typically painfully slow and can be intermittent. People, not knowing, will try to upload 3-5-10 Mb photos and after 20 minutes of grinding (and using your minutes), you'll get a message back that the upload failed.

The 2nd tip is do as much as you can offline.

The 3rd tip has to do with the way they have the Magic internet set up. You have to connect *and* disconnect every time. Closing your browser and even shutting down your computer doesn't necessarily disconnect you. you must consciously go through the process of disconnecting; otherwise, your minutes will rapidly evaporate.

I'm planning on doing a blog for my family and friends back home and set up an account through blogspot. The only thing that concerns me now is the most recent post from 5/5 cruiser's blog Mirsky Family. They are also using blogspot and she just wrote:
Technical issues with the ships internet have prevented my postings. Our blog web site is blocked by the satellite internet provider. Luckily, if you are reading this, we are using a work around with the help of our friend and Scott's coworker Jessica.

Any idea what that means?!:confused3

[sayhello]

I'm planning on doing a blog for my family and friends back home and set up an account through blogspot. The only thing that concerns me now is the most recent post from 5/5 cruiser's blog Mirsky Family. They are also using blogspot and she just wrote:

Technical issues with the ships internet have prevented my postings. Our blog web site is blocked by the satellite internet provider. Luckily, if you are reading this, we are using a work around with the help of our friend and Scott's coworker Jessica. Any idea what that means?!:confused3My guess is they're emailing the updates to someone stateside who is then uploading to the blog for them from here. But that's really just a guess...

Sayhello

[sayhello]

Latest from Iberia's website:



According to the latest news from Eurocontrol (http://www.eurocontrol.int/) and the civil aviation authorities, most of the airports closed today in Northern Spain will reopen between tonight and tomorrow early morning.
The airports of Galicia – Santiago, Vigo and Coruña – will remain closed at least until tomorrow at 11 am; they could remain closed longer, depending on the evolution of the volcanic cloud.
Authorities are informing that the volcanic ash cloud could affect some airports in France, Italy and Switzerland tomorrow, although this information has not been yet confirmed.
Iberia is going to operate bigger aircraft to the airports that have been closed today in order to carry as many passengers as possible.

Looks hopeful... pleasepleaseplease!

Sayhello

[leelee9878]

I actually just started a blog today on Wordpress. The reason why I picked Wordpress was because I was able to download the app to my blackberry. I am going to pay the 64.99 (which wil really end up being about half because I will only have it for 2 weeks) to add the international email and internet to my Verizon account. This way I can just type everything once and not have to repeat myself to multiple family members and friends.

[Jeff Spencer]

I'm planning on doing a blog for my family and friends back home and set up an account through blogspot. The only thing that concerns me now is the most recent post from 5/5 cruiser's blog Mirsky Family. They are also using blogspot and she just wrote:


Any idea what that means?!:confused3

Sounds like you can't use blogspot, which is a bummer because that's why my blog is on. I can also blog using weebly, which is what the cruise web site is hosted on. Kaleigh from the 5/5 cruise, who did their web site is blogging on weebly. You might give it a try...you can set up a web page and blog for free and the tools on it make it really easy.

[2BNDisney]

Latest from Iberia's website:

Looks hopeful... pleasepleaseplease!

Sayhello


PLEASE is right!! Disney better throw some Pixie Dust in the air.:wizard:

[taras]

Wow! So jealous. I was planning a trip to Thailand last year but then cancelled for other adventures. Curious, is that Baltimore as in Maryland or the UK? Because I grew up in Baltimore, MD and it is going to be a huge disapointment after all the other travels you have done. :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Ha ha, it's Baltimore, Maryland. But it's for a family wedding, so I'm sure it'll be plenty exciting.

[taras]

I'm planning on doing a blog for my family and friends back home and set up an account through blogspot. The only thing that concerns me now is the most recent post from 5/5 cruiser's blog Mirsky Family. They are also using blogspot and she just wrote:


Any idea what that means?!:confused3

Two things that I can think of. Blogspot has an option where you can post via email. That would certainly be the simplest, but you'd have to keep your format simple.

Another is setting up a proxy, so you connect to the proxy and the proxy connects to blogspot. That'll fool most blocks. We had to do that for one of our banks so we could access it while traveling, as it wouldn't allow connections outside of the USA.

[dvcspain]

i hope to see you all soon, and don't have problems with your airports........and the weather goes better and the sun start to shine again.

[dvcspain]

i can't find magnet paper to do some decorations for my room......i want the captain mickey ears!!!!!

[jedijill]

i can't find magnet paper to do some decorations for my room......i want the captain mickey ears!!!!!

I have some extra magnet paper. Email me the design you want and I'll print them out for you.

Jill

gijill_1_98@yahoo.com

[dvcspain]

thank you!!!!!!!:yay:

[jedijill]

thank you!!!!!!!:yay:

No problem. I got your email. I'll print it off tonight and find you onboard to give to you. :)

Jill

[moneyhappy]

Crap. Barcelona airport is closed. They *expect* it to re-open by tomorrow. Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease! Currently, Madrid is still open, so if it stays that way, Iberia has said they will transport us from there to Barcelona. I'm SO SO glad I'm arriving the day before.

It's sad, if you look at that map from the BBC, it looks like the cloud is directly attacking Spain. :sad1: PLEASE let it recede!!!!

Sayhello


I'm with you please please please. We fly out on Tuesday - first to Madrid then to Barcelona.

:wizard:

[jedijill]

I'm with you please please please. We fly out on Tuesday - first to Madrid then to Barcelona.

:wizard:

I don't leave until Thursday but I'm nervous!!! At least I planned to fly in a day early and have travel insurance just in case but I've planned so hard for this trip.

Good luck to everyone travelling this week!

Jill

[Jeff Spencer]

I don't leave until Thursday but I'm nervous!!! At least I planned to fly in a day early and have travel insurance just in case but I've planned so hard for this trip.

Good luck to everyone travelling this week!

Jill

We don't leave until Thursday...and we don't have travel insurance for our flights, but do for the cruise. I'm going to think optimistically. :) pixiedust:

[pooh & tinker]

This is really making me crazy since we don't fly until friday... and hopefully get in the saturday morning.. I wish everyone good luck..be safe.. will see all on saturday on ship.
pooh

[pooh & tinker]

2 more days of work and then I can pack... have a lot to do and little time to get it done. pooh

[jlwhitney]

As of now I am not too worried about flights. We are flying continental out of newark and the flight left tonight and is on route for Barcelona. Think happy thoughts since it is so out of our control.

[leelee9878]

As of now I am not too worried about flights. We are flying continental out of newark and the flight left tonight and is on route for Barcelona. Think happy thoughts since it is so out of our control.

I think I may have asked you this already but I cant seem to remember...what day are you flying out? I am flying out of Newark on Thursday on Continental.

[jlwhitney]

I think I may have asked you this already but I cant seem to remember...what day are you flying out? I am flying out of Newark on Thursday on Continental.

Yup, thursday here too (btw i dont think i have been asked unless i missed it..lol)

hoping bags make it and all only have 1hr 20 mins in newark (from orlando)

[leelee9878]

Yup, thursday here too (btw i dont think i have been asked unless i missed it..lol)

hoping bags make it and all only have 1hr 20 mins in newark (from orlando)

What time is your flight? Are you on the direct? We are on the 5:30 non direct flight.

[jlwhitney]

What time is your flight? Are you on the direct? We are on the 5:30 non direct flight.

we are one the direct flight leaves at 7:10

[leelee9878]

we are one the direct flight leaves at 7:10

Oh man...I really wanted to be on that flight but it was a lot more at the time that I booked my ticket. It would have worked so much better with my work schedule too, being as I am going straight from work to the airport.

[jlwhitney]

Oh man...I really wanted to be on that flight but it was a lot more at the time that I booked my ticket. It would have worked so much better with my work schedule too, being as I am going straight from work to the airport.


ah...i was avoiding connections in eurpope ...this is our first overseas flight and tried to keep it simple..
at least the end result is the same...11 nights on a wonderful cruise ship
where is your connection?

[leelee9878]

ah...i was avoiding connections in eurpope ...this is our first overseas flight and tried to keep it simple..
at least the end result is the same...11 nights on a wonderful cruise ship
where is your connection?

Munich Germany, I arrive in Barcelona at 11:15 am on Friday. I have the 10:45 direct back to Newark on the 26th.

[Greg M]

we are one the direct flight leaves at 7:10

Looks like we will be on the same flight! Good to know there will be a few DIS people on board!

[jlwhitney]

Munich Germany, I arrive in Barcelona at 11:15 am on Friday. I have the 10:45 direct back to Newark on the 26th.

ah..we head back on the 27th

[jlwhitney]

Looks like we will be on the same flight! Good to know there will be a few DIS people on board!

good deal :)

[disneycruisegal]

Munich Germany, I arrive in Barcelona at 11:15 am on Friday. I have the 10:45 direct back to Newark on the 26th.

I am also flying into Munich on Saturday at 1100, and then onto Barcelona at 130pm. I have to admit, I'm freaking out a little about the volcano!:confused3 I've been planning this vaca since Jan 2009. I just won't be able to deal if something goes wrong.

[sayhello]

I am also flying into Munich on Saturday at 1100, and then onto Barcelona at 130pm. I have to admit, I'm freaking out a little about the volcano!:confused3 I've been planning this vaca since Jan 2009. I just won't be able to deal if something goes wrong.Did you book your airfare with Disney? If you did, then it's up to them to work it out. I'd be giving them a call to see what their contingency plan is!

Sayhello

[steven3367]

hi turner family going on may 15th from england im 42 wife 37 daughter 8 also my brothers family neil 46 lorna 35 and josh 4 staying on deck 6

[*~PiXiEpAl5~*]

Up late, think about last minute details. All packed now, leaving for New york tomorrow. Flight to Barcelona is Tuesday and arrive on Wed. See everyone there. I'm so excited:rotfl::rotfl:

Before heading to bed:cloud9:. " HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY" to all the wonderful moms. May you all have a Magical Day.:wizard:
Kia-pixiepal5

[peterpanstout]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!! Hope all of the mom's have a wonderful day! party::flower3:


:welcome: Turners!!!

[HelenMartinez]

All these volcano disruptions are so stressful. We leave Tuesday night for London and then Friday evening to Barcelona. Praying that all the airports will be open so we can all have a wonderful time on the Magic.

Good night to all and happy mother's day to all you moms. :love:

[emmalouisenicholson]

hi turner family going on may 15th from england im 42 wife 37 daughter 8 also my brothers family neil 46 lorna 35 and josh 4 staying on deck 6

:welcome:

Hi Steven!

We are also from the UK
(Me 29, Boyfriend 31 & Son 7)

Can't wait until Saturday! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[tripodjw]

Happy Mother's Day to all our American cruisers (we already had our mother's day back in March in the UK)

For those travelling early - good luck getting all your flights over here - transatlantics to Northern Europe (UK/France/Germany) and European flights into Spain all seem to be disrupted (mostly really long delays rather than cancelled). Hope everyone who is travelling in the next few days has safe and smooth travels.

This time next week i'm hoping ot be stuffing myself silly at Palo (hoping for the brunch ressie for 1st sea day) popcorn::

[tripodjw]

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Prize still to be determined by amount of weight left in my luggage after all my junk is in - it'll probably be candy based.

[Welsh Girl]

Hope i'm not being cheeky!! But would you by any chance have enough to do a small one for me as well. Could not find any magnetic paper :sad1: No problem. I got your email. I'll print it off tonight and find you onboard to give to you. :)

Jill

[abdmom]

For those obsessing about the volcano (like me!), here's a link to follow European airport closures and delays that Steven3367 posted on another thread. Thanks Steven! Airport closure map (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/15/world/europe/airport-closings-graphic.html)

[Jeff Spencer]

Hope i'm not being cheeky!! But would you by any chance have enough to do a small one for me as well. Could not find any magnetic paper :sad1:

I'd be happy to do it. We've got 4-5 packs of the magnetic paper. What would you like?

[Jeff Spencer]

For those obsessing about the volcano (like me!), here's a link to follow European airport closures and delays that Steven3367 posted on another thread. Thanks Steven! Airport closure map (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/15/world/europe/airport-closings-graphic.html)

That's the link I had on our website. It's still not updated. It shows last update was back in April after the first big eruption. Our flight AA 152 out of JFK made it yesterday but it was almost 4 hours late into BCN. I'd take that.

And Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there.party::dogdance::flower1::flower1::flower1:

[Pinmeister]

I just received this email that I thought others might find interesting. It is a virtual tour of the Vatican.

INSTRUCTIONS: After you link on the site below and select an image and it appears, then HOLD DOWN THE LEFT MOUSE BUTTON AND SLOWLY MOVE THE CURSOR AROUND THE ROOM, YOU CAN ALSO MOVE THE CURSOR DOWNWARD TO CHECK OUT THE CEILINGS AND UPWARD TO SEE THE FLOOR AREAS

http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_giovanni/vr_tour/index-en.html


Happy Mothers Day ! :flower3:


Nancy and Frank

[disneycruisegal]

Did you book your airfare with Disney? If you did, then it's up to them to work it out. I'd be giving them a call to see what their contingency plan is!

Sayhello

I did book through Disney, I think I'll take your advice and give them an early call.

[tripodjw]

Some good news on airspace.

UK flights to Barcelona have been flying today - most seem to have been up to an hour late but have been running.

Fingers crossed it keeps improving

[Jeff Spencer]

Another is setting up a proxy, so you connect to the proxy and the proxy connects to blogspot. That'll fool most blocks. We had to do that for one of our banks so we could access it while traveling, as it wouldn't allow connections outside of the USA.

Set up the proxy and tried logging in to my blogspot dashboard and it gives me an error "Method Not Allowed". :sad1:

[Welsh Girl]

Fab, thanks!! The mickey ears look great...thanks again.I'd be happy to do it. We've got 4-5 packs of the magnetic paper. What would you like?

[Welsh Girl]

Have just checked the EasyJet website and they have cancelled loads of flights to Barcelona....am starting to panic now. DH is already thinking of driving down there instead!! Going to have to play it day by day i think :confused:

[tripodjw]

Have just checked the EasyJet website and they have cancelled loads of flights to Barcelona....am starting to panic now. DH is already thinking of driving down there instead!! Going to have to play it day by day i think :confused:

That's very strange - BA and Iberia have flown all of their flights to and from Barcelona today (at most 1 hour late). Ryanair cancelled one from around lunchtime but one about an hour ago left on time. (edit - i've only looked at from UK to Barcelona)

Easyjet may just be suffering a backlog from yesterday and will be back to normal tomorrow.

Fingers crossed for all of us.

[sayhello]

For those obsessing about the volcano (like me!), here's a link to follow European airport closures and delays that Steven3367 posted on another thread. Thanks Steven! Airport closure map (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/15/world/europe/airport-closings-graphic.html)Ah, shoot! It's the old map. I've been looking all over for an up-to-date map! :confused3

I just received this email that I thought others might find interesting. It is a virtual tour of the Vatican.

INSTRUCTIONS: After you link on the site below and select an image and it appears, then HOLD DOWN THE LEFT MOUSE BUTTON AND SLOWLY MOVE THE CURSOR AROUND THE ROOM, YOU CAN ALSO MOVE THE CURSOR DOWNWARD TO CHECK OUT THE CEILINGS AND UPWARD TO SEE THE FLOOR AREAS

http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_giovanni/vr_tour/index-en.html


Happy Mothers Day ! :flower3:


Nancy and FrankOh, that's cool! Although I have to figure out how to turn the music down! :)

Some good news on airspace.

UK flights to Barcelona have been flying today - most seem to have been up to an hour late but have been running.

Fingers crossed it keeps improvingFingers & toes crossed! ACK!

Sayhello

[jubes]

I'd be happy to do it. We've got 4-5 packs of the magnetic paper. What would you like?



If you have any left, we couldn't find any magnetic paper either. We are not picky and would happily accept any design that you see fit. If not, no worries, we were just going to decorate our door with WDW magnets.

[Jeff Spencer]

If you have any left, we couldn't find any magnetic paper either. We are not picky and would happily accept any design that you see fit. If not, no worries, we were just going to decorate our door with WDW magnets.

So, do you want the mickey ears as shown HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2172891)? If so, which one?

[Jeff Spencer]

I just received this email that I thought others might find interesting. It is a virtual tour of the Vatican.

INSTRUCTIONS: After you link on the site below and select an image and it appears, then HOLD DOWN THE LEFT MOUSE BUTTON AND SLOWLY MOVE THE CURSOR AROUND THE ROOM, YOU CAN ALSO MOVE THE CURSOR DOWNWARD TO CHECK OUT THE CEILINGS AND UPWARD TO SEE THE FLOOR AREAS

http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_giovanni/vr_tour/index-en.html


That's the Basilica of St. John Lateran.