17th August 2013 Magic in the Med (7nights) - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Pinkytink · 02-07-2013, 08:16 PM

Hi all

I hope this will post in the right place! I am new to this forum tonight and am just finding my feet!

We will be cruising with u guys in August and although we are not new to DCL (My husband and I cruised with Disney in 2008), I had no idea that a forum like this existed where you can chat 2 fellow cruisers before setting sail! I am bursting with excitement about cruising with DCL again (as you can probably tell by the time of night I'm posting this!) and this seems to be the only place to chat to like minded people - my friends just don't get the whole Disney obsession thing!!

Anyway, I'm rambling now! Our party consists of me, my husband and our 2 sons who will be 13 and 2.

We have booked our flights into Barcalona on the Friday evening and the hotel but have not yet sorted transfers. I was beginning to think it was just me looking in the wrong places for transfer quotes because I can't believe how expensive transport is in Barcelona! From reading your posts I think we might just jump in a taxi when we arrive at the airport and then ask the hotel to call for one in the morning. it doesn't seem to be cheaper to pre-book. If it were just my husband and I we'd give public transport a go but I really don't fancy getting several buses with a toddler!

I'd better stop rambling now - I just wanted to say hello really!

LisaHK · 02-07-2013, 08:19 PM

Double post

LisaHK · 02-07-2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkytink

Hi all

I hope this will post in the right place! I am new to this forum tonight and am just finding my feet!

We will be cruising with u guys in August and although we are not new to DCL (My husband and I cruised with Disney in 2008), I had no idea that a forum like this existed where you can chat 2 fellow cruisers before setting sail! I am bursting with excitement about cruising with DCL again (as you can probably tell by the time of night I'm posting this!) and this seems to be the only place to chat to like minded people - my friends just don't get the whole Disney obsession thing!!

Anyway, I'm rambling now! Our party consists of me, my husband and our 2 sons who will be 13 and 2.

We have booked our flights into Barcalona on the Friday evening and the hotel but have not yet sorted transfers. I was beginning to think it was just me looking in the wrong places for transfer quotes because I can't believe how expensive transport is in Barcelona! From reading your posts I think we might just jump in a taxi when we arrive at the airport and then ask the hotel to call for one in the morning. it doesn't seem to be cheaper to pre-book. If it were just my husband and I we'd give public transport a go but I really don't fancy getting several buses with a toddler!

I'd better stop rambling now - I just wanted to say hello really!

Hi and welcome

ruadisneyfan2 · 02-07-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkytink

Hi all

I hope this will post in the right place! I am new to this forum tonight and am just finding my feet!

We will be cruising with u guys in August and although we are not new to DCL (My husband and I cruised with Disney in 2008), I had no idea that a forum like this existed where you can chat 2 fellow cruisers before setting sail! I am bursting with excitement about cruising with DCL again (as you can probably tell by the time of night I'm posting this!) and this seems to be the only place to chat to like minded people - my friends just don't get the whole Disney obsession thing!!

Anyway, I'm rambling now! Our party consists of me, my husband and our 2 sons who will be 13 and 2.

We have booked our flights into Barcalona on the Friday evening and the hotel but have not yet sorted transfers. I was beginning to think it was just me looking in the wrong places for transfer quotes because I can't believe how expensive transport is in Barcelona! From reading your posts I think we might just jump in a taxi when we arrive at the airport and then ask the hotel to call for one in the morning. it doesn't seem to be cheaper to pre-book. If it were just my husband and I we'd give public transport a go but I really don't fancy getting several buses with a toddler!

I'd better stop rambling now - I just wanted to say hello really!

Pinkytink · 02-10-2013, 10:32 AM

hi Lisa,

I was just wondering if you had found any info re what time the terminal is open for checking in? it might be just me but I'm finding it quite hard to find practical information for Barcelona sailings, especially compared to the abundance of info for USA departures

Emma

LisaHK · 02-10-2013, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkytink

hi Lisa,

I was just wondering if you had found any info re what time the terminal is open for checking in? it might be just me but I'm finding it quite hard to find practical information for Barcelona sailings, especially compared to the abundance of info for USA departures

Emma

Hi Emma

Not much luck. I have read a couple of trip reports which say they got to the terminal around 10:30 and boarding was at 12:00. I think that unless we have to pick arrival times on-line then we will probably get there at 10:30.

Lisa

tobyjasper1970 · 02-18-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glassslipper2004

We did - we are booked! It will be me, DH, DD14 and DD15. I am hoping to spend a week in Madrid and Barcelona before the cruise. We've been to Italy before on an ABD but there's still so much to see, we are all incredibly excited.

Mike & Tracy from Scotland joining you on the cruise and just booked the EBTA in May on the Magic.

Look forward to seeing everyone ttxx

MrsJobba1 · 02-19-2013, 04:11 PM

Hi sorry to be quiet but for family reasons we r now unable to take this cruise. I am gutted - hope u all have a good time x

ruadisneyfan2 · 02-19-2013, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsJobba1

Hi sorry to be quiet but for family reasons we r now unable to take this cruise. I am gutted - hope u all have a good time x

I'm sorry to hear that.

I hope you can try again next year.

LisaHK · 02-27-2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsJobba1

Hi sorry to be quiet but for family reasons we r now unable to take this cruise. I am gutted - hope u all have a good time x

Very sorry to hear this. I hope you get to cruise again soon.

hairmajesty · 02-28-2013, 03:14 PM

sounds awesome good choice!

tobyjasper1970 · 03-03-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeni37

I just booked myself, DH, DS15, DS11, DD7 on this cruise. We will be celebrating our 20th anniversary. My Aunt, Uncle and their two kids DS11, DD8 and my Mom and Dad are all sailing with us as well! My Aunt will be celebrating her 50th bday.

Hi Tracy & Mike joining for our 5th cruise to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Celebrating our birthdays with the Galveston to Barcelona TA in May, can't wait for both trips TTxx

HallsofVA · 03-08-2013, 01:45 PM

Hi all! We have been booked on this cruise since bookings opened, but weren't sure if we were still going to be going. Looks like we are, so I thought I'd finally stop by and say Hi!

We have a few other friends and families who are booked on this cruise too. Haven't done the med cruise before, but did the 2010 WBTA cruise, so we've at least boarded the ship in Barcelona once before.

Anyway, its me, my husband, and 2 kids, DS 9 and DD 6. This will be our 9th disney cruise, and 5th on the Magic.

LisaHK · 03-08-2013, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobyjasper1970

Hi Tracy & Mike joining for our 5th cruise to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Celebrating our birthdays with the Galveston to Barcelona TA in May, can't wait for both trips TTxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by HallsofVA

Hi all! We have been booked on this cruise since bookings opened, but weren't sure if we were still going to be going. Looks like we are, so I thought I'd finally stop by and say Hi!

We have a few other friends and families who are booked on this cruise too. Haven't done the med cruise before, but did the 2010 WBTA cruise, so we've at least boarded the ship in Barcelona once before.

Anyway, its me, my husband, and 2 kids, DS 9 and DD 6. This will be our 9th disney cruise, and 5th on the Magic.

Hi and welcome

ruadisneyfan2 · 04-21-2013, 12:22 AM

Did anyone start booking online? I booked our excursion in Villefranche and got a Palo dinner & brunch. We're doing private tours in Italy with Rome in Limo.

If there's anyone whose booking window hasn't opened yet and has questions about excursion times, I can look them up for you.

I can't wait to get our docs in the mail!!

02-07-2013, 08:16 PM	#31
Pinkytink Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	Hello! Hi all I hope this will post in the right place! I am new to this forum tonight and am just finding my feet! We will be cruising with u guys in August and although we are not new to DCL (My husband and I cruised with Disney in 2008), I had no idea that a forum like this existed where you can chat 2 fellow cruisers before setting sail! I am bursting with excitement about cruising with DCL again (as you can probably tell by the time of night I'm posting this!) and this seems to be the only place to chat to like minded people - my friends just don't get the whole Disney obsession thing!! Anyway, I'm rambling now! Our party consists of me, my husband and our 2 sons who will be 13 and 2. We have booked our flights into Barcalona on the Friday evening and the hotel but have not yet sorted transfers. I was beginning to think it was just me looking in the wrong places for transfer quotes because I can't believe how expensive transport is in Barcelona! From reading your posts I think we might just jump in a taxi when we arrive at the airport and then ask the hotel to call for one in the morning. it doesn't seem to be cheaper to pre-book. If it were just my husband and I we'd give public transport a go but I really don't fancy getting several buses with a toddler! I'd better stop rambling now - I just wanted to say hello really!

02-07-2013, 08:19 PM	#32
LisaHK Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, England Posts: 65	Double post __________________ Me Hubby DS10 DS9 DS4 DD1 Disneyland California - 1995 & 2010 Disneyland Paris - 1992 (opening week), 93,94,97,98,01,02,05,06,07,08,10,11 & 12 WDW- 2001. DCL - Magic in the Med - August 2013

02-19-2013, 04:11 PM	#38
MrsJobba1 I swoon @ the very mention of his name Pirate Grabber Captain Inquisitive Has impeccable timing Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 5,382	Hi sorry to be quiet but for family reasons we r now unable to take this cruise. I am gutted - hope u all have a good time x __________________ ** 2011 Disney dream 5 night double dip Bwv & AKV http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ighlight=alien Med cruise 2007 - details review & pictures of Barcelona and boarding the magic* *http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ighlight=alien 7 night western 2006 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ighlight=alien

03-08-2013, 01:45 PM	#43
HallsofVA DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 4,407	Hi all! We have been booked on this cruise since bookings opened, but weren't sure if we were still going to be going. Looks like we are, so I thought I'd finally stop by and say Hi! We have a few other friends and families who are booked on this cruise too. Haven't done the med cruise before, but did the 2010 WBTA cruise, so we've at least boarded the ship in Barcelona once before. Anyway, its me, my husband, and 2 kids, DS 9 and DD 6. This will be our 9th disney cruise, and 5th on the Magic. __________________ Next Stop - 08/17/13 Med Cruise Previous Stops -11/17/12 Fantasy Thanksgiving Eastern to San Juan; 3/31/12 Fantasy MV; 8/21-26/11 WDW Poly;08/16/11 5-nt Dreamy Double-Dip!;8/13-16/11 Universal;09/18/10 14-nt WB Transatlantic; 1/10/10-1/14/10 Bahamas, 1/6/10-1/09/10 AKL, 12/12/09 Western (Cat 3 upgrade); 12/06/08 Eastern (upgraded to the Roy Suite!); 12/03/05 Western (upgrade to Cat 3) Dream/Fantasy Special Rooms Thread

04-21-2013, 12:22 AM	#45
ruadisneyfan2 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 9,997	Did anyone start booking online? I booked our excursion in Villefranche and got a Palo dinner & brunch. We're doing private tours in Italy with Rome in Limo. If there's anyone whose booking window hasn't opened yet and has questions about excursion times, I can look them up for you. I can't wait to get our docs in the mail!! __________________

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02-10-2013, 10:32 AM	#35
Pinkytink Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	hi Lisa, I was just wondering if you had found any info re what time the terminal is open for checking in? it might be just me but I'm finding it quite hard to find practical information for Barcelona sailings, especially compared to the abundance of info for USA departures Emma

02-28-2013, 03:14 PM	#41
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