4/10/2010 eb ta "bound for barcelona"

[mdvasquez]

Okay, so its been a while since I have posted here. We are still sailing on this cruise, YEAH!!!! It is getting close now. Can someone tell me about the secret mickey and what it is. I think I want to sign up for it, but I want to know more about it. Also, who do I need to inform about wanting lanyards. Thanks.

 

[joius24]

Okay, so its been a while since I have posted here. We are still sailing on this cruise, YEAH!!!! It is getting close now. Can someone tell me about the secret mickey and what it is. I think I want to sign up for it, but I want to know more about it. Also, who do I need to inform about wanting lanyards. Thanks.

Hi Dena
The #9 post By Michelle, on this thread, has the secret mickey info on it...#10 has FE onfo on it.... # 1 has all the rest of the basics on it ....
And just post for Lynne....how many you need and she will add you to the list for Lanyards....

 

[kumquat88]

Here they are:
Salvador Dali by Adam Klein (4-8)

Building on Nature: The Life of Antoni Gaudí by Rachel Victoria Rodriguez (5-8)

Isabel Saves the Prince: Based on a True Story of Isabel I of Spain by Joan Holub (6-8)

Diego VeláZquez (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists Series) by Mike Venezia (8-9)

Spain or Shine (S.A.S.S. Series #3) by Michelle Jellen (Pre-Teen)

Kids During the Age of Exploration by Cynthia MacGregor, C. MacGregor (8-11)

Let's Visit Spain by Susie Brooks (8-12)

Shadow of a Bull by Maia Wojciechowska (young adult-seems like a classic)

Little Matador by Julian Hector, Julian Hector (Illustrator) (4-8)

Tapicero Tap Tap by Warabe Aska (6-8)

Three Golden Oranges by Alma Flor Ada (5-8)

You Wouldn't Want to Sail in the Spanish Armada!: An Invasion You'd Rather Not Launch by John Malam (7-10)

Thanks for the sharing your research and suggestions. Will check them out. I do like the idea of a journal so will also consider that as well.

 

[KrisannB]

Laynard Prices:

ok here is the prices for a cotton lanyard - black with yellow/gold writing with the badge holders: 2.00 for 1/2 inch and 2.20 for one inch wide plus .60 for the holder.

there is also a set up fee ($30) and shipping (under $20 depends on how many we order)

we are getting a discount from my friend and on the high side of the shipping the total for 150 lanyards would be 3.13 each.

any comments?

Krisann

 

[KrisannB]

I need to know if anyone who voted for the black laynard wants to change their vot to the red one after discussions on the board? As it stands the black has won - please let me know (or should we do another poll between the black and red?)

Krisann

 

[spyles]

I need to know if anyone who voted for the black laynard wants to change their vot to the red one after discussions on the board? As it stands the black has won - please let me know (or should we do another poll between the black and red?)

Krisann

I wouldn't mind changing my vote...

-Steve

 

[dizdadof2]

Are any of the men planning on renting a tux for the cruise from the cruise line? Has anyone done this before? Does it work out - or should I just pack a suit?

 

[woody73]

I need to know if anyone who voted for the black laynard wants to change their vote to the red one after discussions on the board? As it stands the black has won - please let me know (or should we do another poll between the black and red?)

Krisann,

This cruise will be here before we know it.

I believe we were way behind in making many basic decisions, such as our cruise slogan, logo, and lanyard color. This is not any fault of the current activity leaders. We simply had some people who were active early on, but have canceled the cruise. So it was difficult to "undo" an existing slogan, logo, or page 1.

This thread is now picking up steam, and people are getting overwhelmed.
-- In the last day we have lost an activity organizer (Palo group).
-- We don't yet have a final count for people wanting to make make FE gifts. (Feb 1 cutoff?)

I don't think we need yet another vote. I think the lanyards are in your capable hands and you can make any decision you feel appropriate, including lanyard color.

Woody

 

[woody73]

For those who are wondering about the discussion about the two lanyard color finalists: RED vs. BLACK:

If you read the last 45 pages, you'll find that DCL gives out free Castaway Cay lanyards in different colors:

This is a picture of the three different color lanyards handed out by DCL now for silver, gold and platinum

These are the lanyard choices originally up for vote:

Here are some lanyard options

If we want a distinctive lanyard color to identify our group, and to help us to identify eachother, we would not select a color that might get confused with the Castaway Club lanyards.

Krisann is now asking if anyone who voted for BLACK wants to change to RED.

Thats my two cents.

Woody

 

[KrisannB]

Krisann,

This cruise will be here before we know it.

I believe we were way behind in making many basic decisions, such as our cruise slogan, logo, and lanyard color. This is not any fault of the current activity leaders. We simply had some people who were active early on, but have canceled the cruise. So it was difficult to "undo" an existing slogan, logo, or page 1.

This thread is now picking up steam, and people are getting overwhelmed.
-- In the last day we have lost an activity organizer (Palo group).
-- We don't yet have a final count for people wanting to make make FE gifts. (Feb 1 cutoff?)

I don't think we need yet another vote. I think the lanyards are in your capable hands and you can make any decision you feel appropriate, including lanyard color.

Woody

Not a problem - they only take 7 days to come in so I planned to order around the end of Feb - I just knew people could not change their vote and there had been some "reasons" as to why red over black and people had wished they could have changed their votes - I just want to go with majority - if it were really up to me I love the lime green - but I know that is not popular so I am just trying to go with the majority. I had one person want to change their vote but that doesn't change the final result color so majority said Black so we can/will go with black from the poll.

Lanyard team - will be contacting you all to plan our next step

Krisann

 

[kcashner]

The amount of kids on the EB TA in 2007 was very low. We had about 400 kids on board and normally there are about 1000. We LOVED it though!!!

This would be consistent with our Panama crossing also....total of 15 teenagers on the ship, 400 kids total. All of the teens were really neat kids.

Don't worry about the low numbers of kids. How many does your kid play with at any one time? Actually it's great for them--lots of individual attention in the programming, etc. No crowds anywhere.

The longer cruises tend to have fewer people on them, even when every cabin has sold. There are a lot more solo and 2 person rooms than on the shorter cruises.

 

[kcashner]

Can I bring my own bottled water on board in a carry-on sized suitcase?

I have spend lots of time this morning scouring the message boards....I cant seem to get a consistent answer...
I have read no, yes ....maybe so LOL

I never tried before but because of the length of the cruise I'd like to bring my own if I can.

thanks

You can bring bottled water on board in your CARRY ON suitcase....you can also bring any other beverage you choose. Beverages are not permitted in your checked baggage per DCL policy, although the porters will rarely refuse it because they don't work for DCL and want a tip. THere have been several reports of people having belongings ruined (or at least in need of a good wash) after another guest had a bottle broken in their luggage. Luggage checked with the porters or with DCL transfers is very roughly handled, stacked mountains high, etc. Don't put anything in it that might break, and that includes bottles of liquids.

The water on the ship is totally good tasting and safe to drink.

 

[kcashner]

Copied this from another thread:

"Once upon a song is just on the Magic until March 27th when Villains Tonight will start. Since they only have room for three sets and they need room for Villains Tonight, they can't really do a full out show in the interim."

Since we'll have so many sea days, do you think they do both the new show and this "interim" show?

On our Panama crossing they had a lot of "special" entertainment. On Curacao day they flew Susan Egan in to do 2 shows and flew her out again. Other entertainers were on board for 1/2 of the cruise...and a few were on for the entire sailing. It was really great!

 

[kcashner]

If anyone is interested, I found an "Airport ID & Ticket Wallet" at Walmart for only $8. it hold your passport, id, credit cards and a slot for what they call your boarding pass (but I'll use it for money). It also has a neck strap so you can hide it under your shirt.
Just thought this might be useful to someone.

I got one at Taylor Trunk that goes under a skirt or pants with zippered pockets. Never used anything like this for the cruise, but for Barcelona, I think it's necessary. It was more than $8 though......

 

[woody73]

. . . if it were really up to me I love the lime green - but I know that is not popular so I am just trying to go with the majority. I had one person want to change their vote but that doesn't change the final result color so majority said Black so we can/will go with black from the poll.

Krisann, yes I know, we had lime green lanyards together on the Panama Canal cruise.

While lime green is not my favorite color, it worked out well for DIS lanyards. It was easy to spot and identify fellow DISers.

With a distinctive lanyard color:
-- It was easy to approach someone at Castaway Cay to ask if they could keep an eye on our stuff while we were away.
-- When trying to find seats at breakfast or lunch, it was easier to join a table of DISers.
-- I felt more comfortable going up to a table at Rock 'n' Bar D or at activities and asking if we could join them.
-- It was a good "ice breaker" when standing in line.

Woody

 

[kcashner]

Booking nursery time on the DCL website. All the other cruises they would only let us book up to 10 hours of time and for some reason they're letting us book upto 35 hours of Flounders time this cruise. Therefore were booking several evenings (so we can go out and play with the other adults), and a few afternoons where we can sit around in Adult Cove with no kids

Alex

7 night cruises can now book 18 hours in advance and add more on board if desired. Looks like they basically doubled that for our 14 night cruise.

 

[spyles]

Are any of the men planning on renting a tux for the cruise from the cruise line? Has anyone done this before? Does it work out - or should I just pack a suit?

There's some availability on board if you decide to rent a tux while you're on the ship. However, if you're an odd size, and you want to rent one, it's probably best to do it early. I've rented one while on board (I was traveling alone and didn't think I'd participate in dining - and I came out of my shell and did) with no problem. The caveat is that was not a Disney cruise, although Disney does have a selection on board for rental like other cruise lines. I've had tablemates on previous Disney cruises that did tux rentals, and had no problems as well. One actually had a tux whose sleeves were a little on the long side, he called Guest Services and housekeeping apparently came to alter the jacket and gave it a quick press before the next formal evening. That's a bonus.

For two formal nights and one semi-formal night, the four of us (all guys) aren't packing a suit or a tux. I know I'll get flack for it, but it's the sacrifice necessary to ensure we're packing light. We will have dress shirts and slacks, but no plans to rent or bring a tux. That may change as we go along, but that's not something we're planning for such a small number of formal nights, and $85 for the rental just doesn't seem that value added to me. Neither does carrying an additional bag around Spain and the UK for a week after the cruise.

I seriously sound like I'm going on this cruise with like a pair of swim trunks, a t-shirt, a pair of khakis, and a shirt. I'm not, I promise you! However, we're trying to challenge ourselves to pack light, especially when one is absolutely ADAMANT about having to bring two laptops (and another one wants to bring one as well). That, in addition to a CPAP, enough mobile equipment to run a small office, video cameras, still cameras, sound machines...

I should correct myself and say that I'm pestering/challenging the others to pack light. This past little 3 day cruise was a real eye-opener to two of them and the amount of clothes they packed. They literally came home with more clean clothes than dirty. Each stateroom still looked like a mobile office...

Krisann:

Woody's right on the money here. I could care less, honestly. I'd still want 4 lanyards for me and the boys, irregardless of color. Given it's now about 79 days and change before the cruise, whatever color they turn out to be will be fabulous because you stood up and took charge of them. For that, I'm grateful to you!

-Steve

 

[woody73]

On Curacao day they flew Susan Egan in to do 2 shows and flew her out again.

We enjoyed Susan Egan's performance, and wished she stayed on board longer.

Woody

 

[Michelle2]

Krisann, yes I know, we had lime green lanyards together on the Panama Canal cruise.

While lime green is not my favorite color, it worked out well for DIS lanyards. It was easy to spot and identify fellow DISers.

With a distinctive lanyard color:
-- It was easy to approach someone at Castaway Cay to ask if they could keep an eye on our stuff while we were away.
-- When trying to find seats at breakfast or lunch, it was easier to join a table of DISers.
-- I felt more comfortable going up to a table at Rock 'n' Bar D or at activities and asking if we could join them.
-- It was a good "ice breaker" when standing in line.

Woody

I totally agree! And yes, the FE cut off is Feb 1st. I will start doing reminders as it gets closer.

 

[KrisannB]

LANYARD TEAM:

I need a way to talk with the lanyard team - so far here is who I have:

KrisannB
auntlynne
stlkeeler
Mrs.Gumdrop
mommyto3princesses
sdlong329
belle1627 (possibe pending more info from me)

IF I HAVE LEFT YOU OUT - PLEASE send me a message - especially if you are wanting to do this as your FE because we need to make sure you are on the FE before the deadline.

I know some are doing the tags, some helping distribute, some with money as their FE, and some just to help out the group.

Doing PM's on here is too hard and limiting so I have to do multiple emails - so please EMAIL me at: akblair@charter.net and let me know if you have any of the following:

AOL IM (mine is Krisannb)

Skype (mine is ChristmasCoach)

Can we group chat on Facebook?

does DISboards have a chat room we can use? I know they have weekly chats but is it open for regular people like us to "meet up" ?

I want to nail some things down and get the order ready to be placed by the end of Feb. But we need to decide some other things first and I would like to not clog the board up with little particulars.

Krisann