4/24/2010 Med cruise: Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your Ears

[mrosen]

It is certainly so cool we can track where the Disney Magic is at sea. Thanks to all of you for sharing that link. Though no one else in my house seems too interested in see where the Magic is right now (maybe that will change next week).

 

[mrosen]

Hello all!
We're back from our trip and I've got a ton to do but my darn eye is infected. I can't see anything!!! It's a royal pain in the bottom.

Sorry to hear about your eye infection. Hope it clears up soon for you!

 

[salboz]

Shushh -- Wishing you a speedy recovery of your eye infection. Wishing everyone else continued health for the next month, at least.

 

[Debs Disney]

Woo Hoo! Thanks for the update.

Okay - yipee! After much searching on the BA site - I finally found the answer and yes, the restriction of one carry-on piece has been lifted. Here's what the website says:

 

[shushh]

Thanks all for your well wishes. Unfortunately, I need to go to hospital for IV antibiotics for my eye...sigh. So I won't be around for another few days.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Shushh, I hope you feel better soon.

My cruise documents arrived yesterday. The last prints for my magnets arrived as well. I have finally started on my Fish Extender gifts, which I will finish today and then I have to label them. Magnets will either be finished off today or tomorrow.

I also have to finish off the online check in for DCL. The airline has reminded me that I need to update my passport details, but I just spotted that I can do online check in for our flights 7 days prior to departure so I will do both on Thursday. I also have to print off various documents. I am going to be a busy bee over the next few days.

Corinna

 

[salboz]

Thanks all for your well wishes. Unfortunately, I need to go to hospital for IV antibiotics for my eye...sigh. So I won't be around for another few days.

WOW! That sounds major! Hoping for the fastest results for you. Much too close to have that to deal with.

 

[Dicecatt]

Shushh, hope you heal fast!

I'm on my way to the doctor...nasty, nasty cold. I usually just put up with my spring colds but as I usually cough for a month, and we leave in 9 days I thought I'd better suck it up and go to the doctor this time.

 

[skoi]

Shushh, hope you heal fast!

I'm on my way to the doctor...nasty, nasty cold. I usually just put up with my spring colds but as I usually cough for a month, and we leave in 9 days I thought I'd better suck it up and go to the doctor this time.

All three of us who are traveling have the same thing. Ds and I came down with it in Morocco. He's okay, I can't shake it, and dd has it now pretty severely.

The three who aren't going aren't sick. I hope they don't get sick while we're gone.

Julie

 

[grlzmom]

Hey fellow MED cruisers, we are enjoying the TA and taking care of the Magic for you

Wonderful weather so far. Second day at sea, very mild seas, breezy, cool but plenty of sun and the kids love the waves in the goofy pool.

Everything is going well. Castaway day was gorgeous.

Having so much fun with the Fish Extenders. Lots of cool stuff.

So many activities for the kids. They get to have a sleepover in the Lab/Club on Thursday and are excited for that. Teens are having a ball and usually they don't enjoy the Stack, so that's a nice change.

Last night was Prince and Princess Formal Night/Menu and was pretty good.

Ship feels empty and we love it.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

DH global wireless card working fine here in the ocean as is my Kindle wireless.

Loving it and hope you are all getting ready and excited for the MED!

 

[Mineu]

Thanks for the great update-good news about the kindle!!

 

[friend of tinkerbell]

Hey fellow MED cruisers, we are enjoying the TA and taking care of the Magic for you

Wonderful weather so far. Second day at sea, very mild seas, breezy, cool but plenty of sun and the kids love the waves in the goofy pool.

Everything is going well. Castaway day was gorgeous.

Having so much fun with the Fish Extenders. Lots of cool stuff.

So many activities for the kids. They get to have a sleepover in the Lab/Club on Thursday and are excited for that. Teens are having a ball and usually they don't enjoy the Stack, so that's a nice change.

Last night was Prince and Princess Formal Night/Menu and was pretty good.

Ship feels empty and we love it.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

DH global wireless card working fine here in the ocean as is my Kindle wireless.

Loving it and hope you are all getting ready and excited for the MED!

Thanks for the update! We're so jealous... keep us posted. It sounds like you all are having a great trip so far! Pixie dust for smooth sailing.

 

[friend of tinkerbell]

Hello lucky T/A cruisers!

Just wondered if you can tell us who the cruise director on the Magic is now. We are thinking it is Brent?

Thanks!!!

 

[mrosen]

Hey fellow MED cruisers, we are enjoying the TA and taking care of the Magic for you

Wonderful weather so far. Second day at sea, very mild seas, breezy, cool but plenty of sun and the kids love the waves in the goofy pool.

Everything is going well. Castaway day was gorgeous.

Having so much fun with the Fish Extenders. Lots of cool stuff.

So many activities for the kids. They get to have a sleepover in the Lab/Club on Thursday and are excited for that. Teens are having a ball and usually they don't enjoy the Stack, so that's a nice change.

Last night was Prince and Princess Formal Night/Menu and was pretty good.

Ship feels empty and we love it.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

DH global wireless card working fine here in the ocean as is my Kindle wireless.

Loving it and hope you are all getting ready and excited for the MED!

Thanks for taking the time to provide an update from the TA. How nice. Glad the cruise is going well and hope you enjoy the remainder!

 

[skoi]

So glad to hear you're having a good time.

Wish we were there.

It won't be long now, in fact, a week from today, we'll be flying over the Atlantic Ocean!

Julie

 

[Californiacruisers]

Hey fellow MED cruisers, we are enjoying the TA and taking care of the Magic for you

Wonderful weather so far. Second day at sea, very mild seas, breezy, cool but plenty of sun and the kids love the waves in the goofy pool.

Everything is going well. Castaway day was gorgeous.

Having so much fun with the Fish Extenders. Lots of cool stuff.

So many activities for the kids. They get to have a sleepover in the Lab/Club on Thursday and are excited for that. Teens are having a ball and usually they don't enjoy the Stack, so that's a nice change.

Last night was Prince and Princess Formal Night/Menu and was pretty good.

Ship feels empty and we love it.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

DH global wireless card working fine here in the ocean as is my Kindle wireless.

Loving it and hope you are all getting ready and excited for the MED!

So glad you are having a great time. I am getting so excited to get on the boat and meet everyone~!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

It's so exciting to ready updates, thanks for posting them!

 

[ema]

Thanks for the links and the offer to post.

Is anyone going by train into Florence when we're in LaSpezia? Right now, we're booked for Florence on your own with DCL, but are thinking of just taking the train first thing.

Any advice?

Julie

Hi Julie,
How are you feeling?? We decided to play Florence by ear...I would like to see Cinque Terre and go from there....Florence just seems to far away!! : I can't believe our trip is almost here... so much to do. Can't wait to meet you

 

[auntlynne]

The cruise director is Brent. Neville & Natalee are onboard, too (ones I remember from 1.5 years ago). Captain Thord.

Lots of adults. About 2200 cruisers, 1100 CC members, 360 Disboarders.

Stephanie (Brooklyn) is Family of the Cruise - order room service from any menu and other perks - seemingly random selection, but one of us.

When you've got your nametag on, people wonder how come you got a nametag & matching lanyard and they didn't

Fairly calm seas with usual rocking; the patch is keeping me from seasickness.

I've been chilling out, napping, saw 2 movies today in the Buena Vista Theatre - When in Rome (getting ready for the Med) and The Princess & the Frog.

Don't sit on the last row of the Buena Vista Theater unless you have short legs.

Lynne

Internet rates:
.75 per minute
$55 for 100 min
$100 for 250 min
$150 for 500 min

no refunds on unused minutes. Although you could share with friends.

 

[auntlynne]

I asked about Barcelona fireworks - the story is "I would recommend you are on the ship instead of at the Fountains - more details to come." When I get word whether they are Thursday night before we dock Friday morning or during our overnight Friday in Barcelona, I'll let you know.

I won't miss special fireworks for dancing fountains; sorry, Montjuic.

Lynne