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Blahnde's description of "Hollywood" is accurate. Hollywood can best be seen also by touring Universal Studios, especially the tram tour part, because it is a working studio. Also, tour of Warner Brothers http://www2.warnerbros.com/vipstudiotour/ I have not been on it personally, but...

Yes. I have heard it is less expensive to buy phone cards at tobacco stores in Europe. Travelex, with locations at SFO (and all over US and Europe), also sells international phone cards. http://www.travelex.com/us/personal/phonecards.asp?content=pc Sharon

Once again, Donna, thanks for your work for our list. I got so happy last week because I found some good Disney gifts at the Dollar Store for the exchange. Still no fish extender, though. We will be making one. I agree, I hope they will have most of the kinks worked out by the time...

I don't know if this makes a difference in the gift exchange, but we have 3 people in our stateroom, not two as listed. Just to make sure - the gift exchange is by #of staterooms? Thanks, Sharon

We got our cabin number also - 2139. Supposed to be one of the noisy ones, oh well. Sharon

We obtained little battery powered portable fans at a Bed Bath & Beyond near us in California. You might not want to have a spray fan, as water might be frowned upon in museums and churches. Sharon

Check out Rick Steves' Europe tip page: http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/ under "packing tips". One thing I read was to pack a shawl to cover shoulders during excursions to churches, and also bring a wrap skirt to wear over shorts to cover knees. Sharon

It was recommended to me by a Sicilian lady to get some Euros in the US. You might not get the best rate, but that way you will have some cash in your pocket when you arrive. Even here, the ATM machine can be broken, be out of cash, etc., and that way at least you can catch a cab or buy a...

Thanks Gina. Have fun with your grandson and your family this month. Sharon

Gina - My husband and son will be wearing suits. I am bringing a simple dress and a pantsuit for formal and semiformal nights. What with the airline weight restrictions and the length of our trip, got to keep it simple. I have all the stuff that I bought for the trip all over the floor...

Check out Urinelle. I am going to order some of these for myself for this trip. http://www.urinelle.biz/ http://www.magellans.com/store/Health___SanitationTW356?Args=

We have not gone yet. We are booked on the August 8 cruise. That had been a concern of mine also. UPS is set up somewhere on or near the dock in Barcelona. It is horribly expensive, $450 and up, as I remember. We went to the UPS site and looked up shipping rates from Barcelona to our home...

You can brings snacks on the plane, as long as it is not a liquid or gel-like substance, so no pudding, apple sauce, yogurt, etc. Beef jerky and trail mix would be fine. Sharon

That would work well for us, also. Sharon

Vailcruiser - yes, congratulations on receiving your passport. That is great news. Sharon

We also picked up money belt. Rick Steves recommends a plastic liner in the money belt so you don't sweat all over the money. Good price. We paid much more for ours. I would also like to know when rooms will be assigned. DCL says 1 day - 2 weeks before. I am frustrated that they are...

My husband was planning on bringing a backpack with a camelback in it that my DH will wear on the excursions. The cooler sounds like a good idea, though. How do you deal with the cooler? Do you leave it on the bus? Can we bring backpacks with us on the excursions, or are we supposed to leave...

Dlgrn3, glad you said hi. We are located pretty close to you in Danville, CA. Is anyone interested in having a Bay Area meet prior to the cruise? We are also DVC Members. We have Palo Brunch from 10:30 to 12:30 PM. Isn't the DVC meet at 1 PM? We can go to that if the DIS meeting is...

Robert - There is actually no official plan for us DISers until the first sea day, the day after Barcelona, when have a meeting planned - - "Dis Meet: First Sea Day 1:30 Deck 10 Port Side, in case of rain Promenade Lounge". Can you make that meeting? Have you also seen the link on the first...

Gina - your future planned trip sounds wonderful. I can see now why you are skipping Florence on this trip. We don't know when we will be back to Europe. It has taken me more than 20 years to get there, so we are trying to hit all the highlights on this trip. I know we can't see everything...