August 30th 2014, 7 night Mediterranean Cruise - Disney Magic

[scrawny]

We got a charge for port taxes......

 

[pianokey]

We had booked this last September, and the port fees were estimated about $138 at the time. According to the website, they went down to about $98. This is for 2 adults though.

 

[lelalittlelegs]

We just got a refund for £48 which is about $79. Two adults and a child.

 

[marym933]

Our refund for 2 adults was $41.60 US, posted to our credit card on May 19.

 

[TechMama]

US$6.12 here for 3 adults and 1 child. Par-tay! ha ha.

 

[Kosmo123]

Has anyone started a discussion of fish extenders for this cruise? Just joined today

 

[qsmomma]

I can't post photos but my countdown says 77 days!!!

 

[qsmomma]

Has anyone started a discussion of fish extenders for this cruise? Just joined today

On one of the earlier pages in this thread there is a google doc to sign up for the FE and more details will come once our fearless leader has had some time....there was discussion of a July 1st cut off and about whether to split the group into smaller ones.

 

[debsters41]

Has anyone started a discussion of fish extenders for this cruise? Just joined today

Hello and Welcome!!!! Here is the sign up list. If you have any questions, please let us know and we will do our best!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...bl9oYndKS2ZIYUFfRVNiTlRrelE&usp=sharing#gid=0

On one of the earlier pages in this thread there is a google doc to sign up for the FE and more details will come once our fearless leader has had some time....there was discussion of a July 1st cut off and about whether to split the group into smaller ones.

LOL by fearless leader you wouldn't be referring to me??? More like fearful and sitting in the corner afraid that people won't come to the party (mixology)

 

[qsmomma]

LOL by fearless leader you wouldn't be referring to me??? More like fearful and sitting in the corner afraid that people won't come to the party (mixology)

Lol!! I'm excited for the party

 

[Tiggrou]

Hi everybody!
I'm just going back from the first mediterranean cruise (May 31) and it was wonderful ! I'm so excited to be back in August!
So if you have any question, please, feel free to ask!

Have a nice day!

 

[scrawny]

Welcome back. Really looking forwardvto end of August.
How easy is it to dyi in ville franche & la spezia? We are planning on that. I've even printed train schedules

 

[debsters41]

Hi everybody!
I'm just going back from the first mediterranean cruise (May 31) and it was wonderful ! I'm so excited to be back in August!
So if you have any question, please, feel free to ask!

Have a nice day!

Hi Tiggrou! Welcome back! Would you by any chance have the navigators? Did the Magic dock in La Spezia or tender? What were the dining rotations?


Well... you did ask if we had any questions

 

[Tiggrou]

Hi Scrawny! We've been on your own in Villefranche, but I must admit that we've been a little spoiled, because my best friend Godmother (who lives in Monaco) took us at the port and we visited with her. But in a few hours (we were back ont the ship at about 3.30 pm, or maybe 4) we went to Monaco, saw the castle, then a few churchs (inculded the one were Princess Grace was burried), toured the gardens, saw the Casino, then she drove to Menton (this is a really nice place, we had lunch in front of the sea, it was really pleasant). We also visited a chinese garden which was really pretty.
Next time, I'll be on my own with my mother too, but this time, a friend of us (who lives in Nice) is going to join us and we will stay in Villefranche. I have to check our plans.
But I think that touring Villefranche on our own is pretty easy. What do you intend to see? If you need some advises, I can ask my best friend, because she once lived in Monaco and knows the place really well.
For me, I've been to Nice a few weeks ago and this is a really pretty place to see. And you can walk or use the cabble car. If you can go there from the ship, and tour the old town, I think you'll love it. I've even been to and old castle (only ruins remains, but this is a really pleasant park and you have a fantastic view from there, on Nice and the sea)
But for La Spezia, I was on a Disney Tour, so unfortunately I can't help you! Sorry
But I think that if you want to tour Florence, once you're there, you just have to walk because the town isn't huge. We walked all the time with the tour.

Hi Debsters41 ! I'll check for the Navigators, I'm not sure if I collected all of them because we shared them with my friends. In La Spezia, the Magic docked (but not in Villefranche). And our dining rotation was Lumiere - Animators - Carioca - Lumiere- Animator- Carioca - Lumiere
You're right, I asked!
So if you need more information, do not hesitate!

Have a nice day!
PS: I add myself and my mother to the FE list, I hope you won't mind!

 

[TechMama]

After the cruise, we are staying in Brussels for a few days. One of the things we are doing is visiting Paris for a day, taking the Thalys from Brussels. It arrives at Paris NORD at 9:59, and we leave from the same location at 20:55. I have one daughter that wants to see the Louvre and another that wants to see the Eiffel Tower. Is someone able to suggest / recommend a tour guide or company, and / or other sites that fit within the timeframe? It will be Sunday, Sep 7th that we are there.

Thank you!

 

[scrawny]

Hi all. Just wanted to let u know that we have to cancel our trip. My husband is in the hospital and wil have a return trip back in 4-6 weeks . I hope you all have a wonderful time.

 

[lelalittlelegs]

Hi everyone - anyone know if Tuesday is still the FE cut off date and whether there was anymore discussion on FB about how it was going to be split?

60 days!!!!!!!!!

 

[debsters41]

After the cruise, we are staying in Brussels for a few days. One of the things we are doing is visiting Paris for a day, taking the Thalys from Brussels. It arrives at Paris NORD at 9:59, and we leave from the same location at 20:55. I have one daughter that wants to see the Louvre and another that wants to see the Eiffel Tower. Is someone able to suggest / recommend a tour guide or company, and / or other sites that fit within the timeframe? It will be Sunday, Sep 7th that we are there.

Thank you!

I don't know anything that can help you, but the Champs d'elysses is a scenic shopping street with the Arc de Triumph at the end and that doesn't take any time at all. I don't know if you can fit it is. Make sure to book tickets to the tower beforehand if possible, we waited two hours in line.

Hi all. Just wanted to let u know that we have to cancel our trip. My husband is in the hospital and wil have a return trip back in 4-6 weeks . I hope you all have a wonderful time.

I am more sorry than I can say. I hope everything goes well for your husband and you. Hopefully you can re-book something wonderful soon.

Hi everyone - anyone know if Tuesday is still the FE cut off date and whether there was anymore discussion on FB about how it was going to be split?

60 days!!!!!!!!!

Hi Lela! I haven't really been posting here because not that much is being posted on fb either! The cut off date is still Tuesday. I will be cutting it in two, so anyone who wants to be on both lists has to let me know.

 

[marym933]

Scrawny, I am sorry you have to cancel. I, too, have had some health issues since the first of May. I should be able to go, but will have to take some precautions since I am in the middle of chemo treatments.
My best to you and your husband!

 

[lelalittlelegs]

Hi all. Just wanted to let u know that we have to cancel our trip. My husband is in the hospital and wil have a return trip back in 4-6 weeks . I hope you all have a wonderful time.

Wishing him a speedy recovery!