Who's in for GREECE and TURKEY, June 15 2003????

[TDC Nala]

There are now some inside staterooms up but they are a good bit higher since yesterday. I did get the 10% off for moving an onboard booking though

 

[justhat]

We did the July 18th 2007 Med, and the July 6th Baltic - we got off Alaska the day you got on.

I don't know about y'all, but I'm looking forward to repeating some of the ports from before - Villefranche was (and is still) my favorite port in terms of beauty - and I'm looking forward to seeing more of the area. La Spezia - before we did Pisa, this time we'll do Florence / surrounding area. Civitavecchia - well you'll hear me often say I didn't toss those coins in the Trevi Fountain for nothing! Can't wait to see more of Rome.

505 more days!

Yep, 7/18/07 and 7/6/10, so we did both with you! Seems we both have good taste in cruises


I am looking forward to repeating ports too, and we also booked the 7 nighter before it (hoping it works out and we can do both) so that our days aren't so crazy. Last time my kids were 3yo and 11 months and it was exhausting to have so many 12 hour days. Plan this time is to hit something on the 7 night, then different excursion on this cruise. Kids will be 9, 6, and 3 this time, so better, but the (then) 3yo can be a HANDFUL when she wants to be. Plus we're coming from AZ this time, so planning on some serious jet lag (10.5 hour flight for us from Phoenix to London!, after the 2 hour drive to Phoenix, then another 2 hour flight to Barcelona), so really hoping to be able to relax and get acclimated before the new ports on this cruise!

 

[MinnieDiva]

Yep, 7/18/07 and 7/6/10, so we did both with you! Seems we both have good taste in cruises


I am looking forward to repeating ports too, and we also booked the 7 nighter before it (hoping it works out and we can do both) so that our days aren't so crazy. Last time my kids were 3yo and 11 months and it was exhausting to have so many 12 hour days. Plan this time is to hit something on the 7 night, then different excursion on this cruise. Kids will be 9, 6, and 3 this time, so better, but the (then) 3yo can be a HANDFUL when she wants to be. Plus we're coming from AZ this time, so planning on some serious jet lag (10.5 hour flight for us from Phoenix to London!, after the 2 hour drive to Phoenix, then another 2 hour flight to Barcelona), so really hoping to be able to relax and get acclimated before the new ports on this cruise!

I am soooooo glad to have 4 sea days! I'm not sure it matters what the kids ages are....it's exhausting no matter what to repeat those 12-hour days! (tho having only one, I can't image how you did 3...)

We're really happy to be returning to Villefranche, as this was the surprise favorite from last time! And, at our daughter's request, we'll do Pisa instead of Cinque Terrre! No idea what we'll do in Malta, but we really liked it last time. It was so hot in August, though, hence the June booking!

 

[MinnieDiva]

There are now some inside staterooms up but they are a good bit higher since yesterday. I did get the 10% off for moving an onboard booking though

I looked and they are higher since this morning! Glad I didn't wait!

 

[Neriberi]

We'll be joining- DH, myself, and DD (age 4). We'll be celebrating my husband's graduation from residency and our 7th wedding anniversary! We love the DISboards community on the cruises; hope we get to do FEs!

 

[BobandLee]

well I did find this

He looks very Greek. Am sure he's likely copyrighted though.

I like the Mickey in a toga.
Maybe a toga might be required instead of grass skirts.

Toga, toga, toga!

 

[mindelmouse]

We just booked!

So, 2 questions:

1. Can someone on page 1 start a list of cruisers, and

2. Can the OP correct the date?? It's got the wrong year

So hi , I'm MinnieDiva and I have a Disney problem !

Our party consists of 2 rooms:

Me (Kim), DH (sean), and DD (10), and my dad (DGF??)

We did a 10-night Med in 2010 and are so excited to do something new!!

We're in too...because someone with a Disney problem convinced us to give up our concierge ways (23,500 was too rich for our blood and there was none left this morning anyway) and book a cat 9 and 10 so that we could cruise again....

It's me Mindy, DH (Jim)(Bigbootee), DS Sam(12) and DD Haylee (12) We will be gold by the time we go, but not in time to book. Look forward to hanging with ya all.

 

[TDC Nala]

Are toga parties Greek or Roman? Does it matter when we're going to both?

 

[mindelmouse]

I am soooooo glad to have 4 sea days! I'm not sure it matters what the kids ages are....it's exhausting no matter what to repeat those 12-hour days! (tho having only one, I can't image how you did 3...)

We're really happy to be returning to Villefranche, as this was the surprise favorite from last time! And, at our daughter's request, we'll do Pisa instead of Cinque Terrre! No idea what we'll do in Malta, but we really liked it last time. It was so hot in August, though, hence the June booking!

We did Pisa last time, don't think we're going to do it again...I almost died last time...probably could do it no problem this time....want to see other things as well...and if I remember your daughter stayed on the ship and didn't do Cinque Terre...she would love it.

 

[mindelmouse]

I looked and they are higher since this morning! Glad I didn't wait!

The prices seem to be the same as when my ressie went in.

 

[nzdisneymom]

I am soooooo glad to have 4 sea days! I'm not sure it matters what the kids ages are....it's exhausting no matter what to repeat those 12-hour days! (tho having only one, I can't image how you did 3...)

We're really happy to be returning to Villefranche, as this was the surprise favorite from last time! And, at our daughter's request, we'll do Pisa instead of Cinque Terrre! No idea what we'll do in Malta, but we really liked it last time. It was so hot in August, though, hence the June booking!

We really felt the pain of so many heavy port days - our surprise most fun day was Pisa - we did an afternoon excursion and it was so nice to not have to be up and out so early as we were every other port - especially as it was the day after Rome. This time because we are B2Bing with the Venice trip, we'll do ROME heavy with this sailing since there is a sea-day the next day. And we'll save FLORENCE for the next sailing and do a lighter Rome day then...

which brings me to why I quoted here because I remembered talking to some fellow passengers on LaSpezia day in 2007 and they were telling us how absolutely lovely Cinque Terre was and we were thinking that might be what we do with this sailing for La Spezia. Never too early to start thinking it through, eh? I need to make a master list (LOL).

We did Pisa last time at our sons' request - they really wanted to climb the tower, so we booked an excursion that let us!

 

[nzdisneymom]

I am looking forward to repeating ports too, and we also booked the 7 nighter before it (hoping it works out and we can do both) so that our days aren't so crazy. Last time my kids were 3yo and 11 months and it was exhausting to have so many 12 hour days. Plan this time is to hit something on the 7 night, then different excursion on this cruise. Kids will be 9, 6, and 3 this time, so better, but the (then) 3yo can be a HANDFUL when she wants to be. Plus we're coming from AZ this time, so planning on some serious jet lag (10.5 hour flight for us from Phoenix to London!, after the 2 hour drive to Phoenix, then another 2 hour flight to Barcelona), so really hoping to be able to relax and get acclimated before the new ports on this cruise!

Last time we had air via DCL and had a direct flight from ATL (redeye). I looked for comparable time this summer to see what the fare is and if they still offered the same flight (they do) and it's $1540. I checked from Jacksonville and it was $1300 - the flight connects in ATL onto the SAME flight from ATL to BCN - that's insane - a $240 difference - for the four of us, that's excursion money right there, except we don't have to pay for parking in ATL but we would in JAX - unless we just rented a car to get to JAX and then one when we got back to get home - but I love the idea of non-stop direct flights. We usually use DCL but since this cruise is via DVC and our second-half is through DCL, I'm gonna let our travel agent advise me and help me.

 

[MinnieDiva]

We did Pisa last time, don't think we're going to do it again...I almost died last time...probably could do it no problem this time.....

You'd be fine, now!

The prices seem to be the same as when my ressie went in.

Very possible...but I wasn't the one calculating, tho 10% off 9000+ is still above $8000 and I'm not there...

which brings me to why I quoted here because I remembered talking to some fellow passengers on LaSpezia day in 2007 and they were telling us how absolutely lovely Cinque Terre was and we were thinking that might be what we do with this sailing for La Spezia. Never too early to start thinking it through, eh? I need to make a master list (LOL).

Cinque Terre was fabulous! I have some memorable, amazing pictures! However, there were some major storms that caused some major damage to the trail. Here's hoping they're able to rebuild!

kim

 

[Scott H]

I like the Mickey in a toga.
Maybe a toga might be required instead of grass skirts.

Toga, toga, toga!

you may be onto something there, and I agree with Catherine.

I am brining wax for my ears so I wont hear the Sirens, then there is the one eye guy and Calypso,

 

[mehaul]

Are toga parties Greek or Roman? Does it matter when we're going to both?

Greek, but who's counting. I do like the Mickey-toga picture you found.

 

[keenercam]

My husband and I booked this last night. By this morning, the rate was over $900 MORE for the very same cabin!!! I am so glad our travel agent booked it yesterday for us! We even tried moving our November 2012 Fantasy booking to this sailing to transfer our on-board discount but the rates were enough higher today that it ate up the discount and then some.

We did the 6/29/11 10-night Med cruise and had an amazing time, as did our kids, DD23 and DS18. It will be odd to do this one without them. The nice thing about doing some of the same ports again is that now we can go back and spend our time at the places we really loved in Rome and Florence and we can try new things in Malta and Villefranche. The real reason we booked this one in particular is that we have always wanted to see Greece. The vision I have of us sailing into port near Mykonos is a daydream that will get me through any tough times over the next 16+ months.

Hi All,

We booked too!!! Me Joanne, DH Roger, DS 27, Ds 24, and two girlfriends!! DS # 2 is in the Airforce and stationed in Germany. So right now we are all booked. We will see what happens in a year!! He is due to PCS in July of 2013.

June 18th will be our 30th Anniversary and June 25th will be my 55th!!! UGH!! I got ten years on you Amanda!!!

Joanne! I can't believe we'll be sailing together again! How fun it will be to see you and Roger and the boys again, after all these years, evevn if we won't have Sharon bringing us cut fruit on a private beach (ahhhh.... memories of that day at Castaway Cay)!

I was hoping for both Greece and Venice too! DS has been saying he wants to go to Venice for as long as I can remember. He really liked the idea of Greece though too (another Percy Jackson fan!). When I showed DH the itinerary I was planning to book, he asked if DS knew I was booking the one that did NOT go to Venice. As a matter of fact, when presented with the two options, DS picked Greece.

We did the June 29th 10 night Med last summer and were hoping for more different ports for 2013. But I am still really excited! I think the 12 night will be a great length since we were crazy busy on the 10 night last year.

Hi, Kim!! It will be wonderful to see you and your family again! Howard and I loved Barcelona so much that I am hoping we can schedule this in a way that permits us some time in that beautiful city.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

 

[BobandLee]

Are toga parties Greek or Roman? Does it matter when we're going to both?

I always thought they were Greek since the Fraternities and Sororities had them, but I guess the Romans had the togas and the Greeks had chitons.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7700369_make-greek-roman-tunic-toga.html

 

[kmc33]

Hi, Kim!! It will be wonderful to see you and your family again! Howard and I loved Barcelona so much that I am hoping we can schedule this in a way that permits us some time in that beautiful city.

Hi Cam !
Oh my goodness!! We were just talking about you at dinner. I just booked this morning and we were talking about how much fun we had last summer. Then I logon here and see that you booked too!

This is going to be a great trip and it will be fun to look forward to it and plan over the next 16 months! I am looking forward to seeing you and Howard again and meeting everyone else!!

 

[JOANNEL]

My husband and I booked this last night. By this morning, the rate was over $900 MORE for the very same cabin!!! I am so glad our travel agent booked it yesterday for us! We even tried moving our November 2012 Fantasy booking to this sailing to transfer our on-board discount but the rates were enough higher today that it ate up the discount and then some.

We did the 6/29/11 10-night Med cruise and had an amazing time, as did our kids, DD23 and DS18. It will be odd to do this one without them. The nice thing about doing some of the same ports again is that now we can go back and spend our time at the places we really loved in Rome and Florence and we can try new things in Malta and Villefranche. The real reason we booked this one in particular is that we have always wanted to see Greece. The vision I have of us sailing into port near Mykonos is a daydream that will get me through any tough times over the next 16+ months.



Joanne! I can't believe we'll be sailing together again! How fun it will be to see you and Roger and the boys again, after all these years, evevn if we won't have Sharon bringing us cut fruit on a private beach (ahhhh.... memories of that day at Castaway Cay)!



Hi, Kim!! It will be wonderful to see you and your family again! Howard and I loved Barcelona so much that I am hoping we can schedule this in a way that permits us some time in that beautiful city.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Hi Cam & Howard!!!

I can't wait to cruise with you guys again!!!! That was 10 years ago!!! Time has gone so fast!!!!

We can do konk koolers on a sea day and pretend!!

 

[JOANNEL]

Weren't you with the Klondike Kruisers last year??

Yes that was us!!!! We were such a big group I never got to meet anyone else. This time was are without our disney friends.