7/18/10 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo Part 6

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Pirate night, yes, but nothing like the PC cruise in 2008! Just some shirts/pants/tattoos and jewelry and hooks.

Villans, no, not enough packing space. I would want to be ursula!

We aren't doing any private tours

No upgrade as we have connecting verandah rooms, so the only option would be the Roy or Walt!

Roy or Walt are free someone didn't pay up, or was rude to someone with connections in DCL, so got bumped...

Dressing up maybe limited due to luggage space, Ursula, you would never get done!!!!

 

[MrsScooby]

Andrew's Sunday night questions/ survey:-

Who is dressing up pirate night?
Depends on packing space-this would be the first thing left behind if we needed to-maybe just our black PC repo t-shirts

Who is dressing up Villains night, and if so, as who?
Nope

Those on Private Tours, any plans on what you will tip, one person posted 15% Guide, and 5% driver, another a set fee $100 Guide and $50 Driver.
15-20% depending on service

Who is taking currency for all ports, who is going on plasitc?
combo, some cash, but mosty plastic

Anyone going for an upgrade at port???
Depends on what is available, happy with our cat 8 for now

Do you have them in USA, They are a cone of Chocolate, with marshmallow inside, topped with half a Walnut, and in Marks come in a pack of three or six, and really nice, for not nut allergy sufferers. Any Marks and Spencer have them 99p for 3 in a box, M&S are the best, -All over London. Often at the tills.

I don't recall seeing them in the USA, at least not in NY or VA. I'll be on the look out in London

Here they are:

1) Are we planning a DISmeet for this group? I'd like to meet this crowd!
Sounds good Maybe on embarktion day or the first sea day??

2) Do you think guides in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, etc will accept euros? I'm stressing a bit about keeping up with 7 different kinds of money

Beth

I would think euros over US dollars at least
Do you mean for tip?
I think they will take anything-but euros or local currency preferred

 

[MrsScooby]

I was hoping to do a wine or martini tasting on the first sea day...but noticed on the navigators from the first sailing that they scheduled the martini tasting at the same time as the Guest Speaker for St Petersburg

Decisions, decisions...
If they are near each other I guess I could do both
Running back and forth with my martini

 

[Cousin Orville]

I was hoping to do a wine or martini tasting on the first sea day...but noticed on the navigators from the first sailing that they scheduled the martini tasting at the same time as the Guest Speaker for St Petersburg

and cut's right into our couples massage time.

It's going to be a hard life in a few wks... lots of tough choices for everyone.

 

[MrsG]

Andrew's Sunday night questions/ survey:-

Who is dressing up pirate night?
We each have a pirate tee shirt we wll probably wear, that's it.

Who is dressing up Villains night, and if so, as who?Nope

Those on Private Tours, any plans on what you will tip, one person posted 15% Guide, and 5% driver, another a set fee $100 Guide and $50 Driver.Only DCL tours

Who is taking currency for all ports, who is going on plasitc?We have local currency for every port except Tallinn (they will take Euros, we heard)

Anyone going for an upgrade at port???

We have our usual veranda room so we are very happy

I was hoping to do a wine or martini tasting on the first sea day...but noticed on the navigators from the first sailing that they scheduled the martini tasting at the same time as the Guest Speaker for St Petersburg

Decisions, decisions...
If they are near each other I guess I could do both
Running back and forth with my martini

Easy fix. They tape the speakers and shopping tips in a loop and put them on the ship's channel so as long as you don't mind checking the tv that day, you will eventually see it. Martini's it is!

So far we haven't organized any Dis meet for this cruise. It's been mentioned a few times but hasn't gone anywhere. It would be nice. Anyone with ideas? It could be informal, like 11am the first sea day in the lobby or the little area where the computers are(used to be?) Can't think of the name of that bar area.

 

[RJAYL]

Finally got my tickets from Anastasia!

All 6 of us the first day only 4 of us the second!

 

[Nick Charles]

Just a note, my FE are not edible and are allergy free

Everything's edible.

 

[MrsG]

Finally got my tickets from Anastasia!

All 6 of us the first day only 4 of us the second!

 

[Madisonznana]

Everything's edible.

I guess this is true.....I may just have to put a warning on mine then! More enjoyable if not eaten.

 

[Madisonznana]

Finally got my tickets from Anastasia!

All 6 of us the first day only 4 of us the second!

I want my tickets...

 

[scrapycruiser]

Andrew's Sunday night questions/ survey:-

Who is dressing up pirate night? Yes

Who is dressing up Villains night, and if so, as who? No, but would love to be Cruella deVille with all those puppies !!

Those on Private Tours, any plans on what you will tip, one person posted 15% Guide, and 5% driver, another a set fee $100 Guide and $50 Driver.

Anastasia in St P = driver, 5% ; guide, 10%
Stockholm = driver, 5%

Who is taking currency for all ports, who is going on plasitc?

Norway,Stockholm,Copenhagen $50 ea
Euros $400 ( if we have any left we'll use it in the Med '11
MC for lunches and large purchases

Anyone going for an upgrade at port???

I wish ! we've never, not had a verandah, but just happy to be going !
Husband retired this year !

 

[smilis]

Andrew's Sunday night questions/ survey:-

Who is dressing up pirate night?

Who is dressing up Villains night, and if so, as who?

Those on Private Tours, any plans on what you will tip, one person posted 15% Guide, and 5% driver, another a set fee $100 Guide and $50 Driver.

Who is taking currency for all ports, who is going on plasitc?

Anyone going for an upgrade at port???

We'll probably dress up pirates night, haven't figured out costume yet though

No on villian's night.

Will probably do the 15/5% on tipping of private guide.

We weren't able to get Estonian currency. Did not get Danish either, otherwise, Euro and local currency for rest of ports. Of course plastic will be used

Would love to try for an upgrade at the port, but we're sailing on DVC points so I'm not sure how I'd even go about it. Has anybody done an upgrade at the port when sailing on points? How is it done?

Can't believe it's only 21 days. We are on the final leg of a road trip out to Denver and back. and will have a lot to catch up on when we get home tomorrow night.

 

[MrsG]

One of us is sailing on points, but we're happy with our cabin. It is a good questions, can you upgrade on points?

 

[Caropooh]

Dear Ballyhoo Group

Wife, Daughter (10.9999) are going on the Baltic Cruise as our first ever cruise. Really looking forward to it all and are open to any advice you all have. We are from the US originally (Boston Area last), but live in Geneva, Switzerland now. Driving to Dover on Saturday before and then going to enjoy the next 13+ days. Can't wait for the trip.

Welcome aboard! We have a daughter that turned 11 in March! This is her 4th cruise, I'm sure she'd be happy to show Abigail the ropes!
If I may ask, what made you move to Switzerland?

Andrew's Sunday night questions/ survey:-

Who is dressing up pirate night? No, I don't believe any of us are. Been there, done that on Pirates.

Who is dressing up Villains night, and if so, as who? no plans to

Those on Private Tours, any plans on what you will tip, one person posted 15% Guide, and 5% driver, another a set fee $100 Guide and $50 Driver. Not real sure, but the 15%/5% sounds pretty reasonable

Who is taking currency for all ports, who is going on plasitc? We have some currency for all ports, but not alot, so will be doing a mixture

Anyone going for an upgrade at port??? hadnt really thought of it, I suppose we could always ask

I WANT OUR ANASTASIA STUFF!!!!!

 

[KathyInCitrus]

Darn
There goes my best idea

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Who is dressing up pirate night? - we have pirate t shirts and capris for that night

Who is dressing up Villains night, and if so, as who? - we have t shirts with every Disney villian on them and capris

Those on Private Tours, any plans on what you will tip, one person posted 15% Guide, and 5% driver, another a set fee $100 Guide and $50 Driver.

Who is taking currency for all ports, who is going on plasitc? - got about 50.00 foreign money for each port plus GBS and Euros for pre London and post Disneyland Paris and Paris

Anyone going for an upgrade at port??? not us - happy with our cat 6

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Lived in Loveland, OH for a while

cool - think we were in Loveland for marching band competitions a couple of times

Grrrr - why oh why do things break down right before vacation, first the lawnmower and now the garbage disposal - almost was afraid to turn on the dishwasher earlier

 

[MrsScooby]

and cut's right into our couples massage time.

It's going to be a hard life in a few wks... lots of tough choices for everyone.

Yes, choosing between sleeping in and any onboard activities
Gonna need someone to bang on my door the first sea day to make sure I don't sleep the day away

Plus gotta play bingo
My DH and DD were chanting B-11, B-B-11 for days after our last cruise
Gonna miss Pikey

Easy fix. They tape the speakers and shopping tips in a loop and put them on the ship's channel so as long as you don't mind checking the tv that day, you will eventually see it. Martini's it is!

So far we haven't organized any Dis meet for this cruise. It's been mentioned a few times but hasn't gone anywhere. It would be nice. Anyone with ideas? It could be informal, like 11am the first sea day in the lobby or the little area where the computers are(used to be?) Can't think of the name of that bar area.

Oooh, thanks for the reminder about the taping
Martinis it is

I think if we pick a lounge with a bar for the Dis meet we will have a better turn out
But remember I said I'm horrible with names
What's the name of the lounge on the way to Parrot Cay?-they have a bar I think

I want my tickets...

Me too

 

[KathyInCitrus]

I was hoping to do a wine or martini tasting on the first sea day...but noticed on the navigators from the first sailing that they scheduled the martini tasting at the same time as the Guest Speaker for St Petersburg

Decisions, decisions...
If they are near each other I guess I could do both
Running back and forth with my martini

We could do it together! I'll be wearing my "Return Me" badge . . .

 

[MrsG]

Yes, choosing between sleeping in and any onboard activities
Gonna need someone to bang on my door the first sea day to make sure I don't sleep the day away

Plus gotta play bingo
My DH and DD were chanting B-11, B-B-11 for days after our last cruise
Gonna miss Pikey


Oooh, thanks for the reminder about the taping
Martinis it is

I think if we pick a lounge with a bar for the Dis meet we will have a better turn out
But remember I said I'm horrible with names
What's the name of the lounge on the way to Parrot Cay?-they have a bar I think


Me too

That's the bar area I was thinking of.

We just booked the DCL Russian Folklore for the 2nd evening. We didn't want to do the ballet and although we will be exhausted, we really didn't want to be on the ship, looking over at St. Petersburg, knowing we can't get off and probably won't visit there again. The folklore show seemed to get good reviews so we said, why not?