7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 5

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Right now our wish list includes:

St. Petersburg (I realize depeding on times there may be conflicts and we might have to drop one or two):

Peterof Parks, Fountain and Train
Evening Canal Boat Tour

Catherine's Place and Hermitage
A Night of Russian Balet

Tallin
Old Town, Fishing and Mini Zoo (kids picked this one)

Copenhagen
Either Panoramic Copenhagen and Carlsberg Brewery or
Trivoli (MIL wants to do that one)

Berlin
Sights and Sounds of Berlin

Oslo
Either Glassworks and Viking Ship or
if an old high school friend that is a ship captain in Oslo is in town going around with him and a city pass

Stockholm
Stockholm, Vasa and Royal Armory


Depending on trip reports and Disfriends going on the 1st Baltic cruise reviews, we will probably adjust our plans. We just wanted to have excursions to book regardless. We are platinum members and I think our booking date is March 18, but I have to double check.

Booking should be March 20th.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Booking should be March 20th.

A reason why I asked about USA daylight saving time was that when I can book on the 20th, we are in a funny *zone* when there is only 4 hours between East Coast USA and UK.

I think you swap your clocks on the 14th, we on the 28th, so I have to be up at 4am!!!!

 

[jilljill]

Hi all, we are back from our 'quick' trip to FL. We were supposed to fly back Wed. afternoon and finally got a flight out this morning. We were glad for the extra couple of play days at Epcot, but frustrated since we had to arrange for a place for DD to stay, she ended up at the neighbors and my cousin's. I'm glad she and my cousin came over yesterday and shoveled half the driveway so there wasn't so much to be done when we got home. All this white stuff is nasty and they are calling for more of it Monday night.

FL wasn't all that warm, but it was still better than the white stuff. Heard today it poured all day and was only 44 degrees.

 

[poohmomof5]

Hi all, we are back from our 'quick' trip to FL. We were supposed to fly back Wed. afternoon and finally got a flight out this morning. We were glad for the extra couple of play days at Epcot, but frustrated since we had to arrange for a place for DD to stay, she ended up at the neighbors and my cousin's. I'm glad she and my cousin came over yesterday and shoveled half the driveway so there wasn't so much to be done when we got home. All this white stuff is nasty and they are calling for more of it Monday night.

FL wasn't all that warm, but it was still better than the white stuff. Heard today it poured all day and was only 44 degrees.

Yes, I just got back to my room here at the Swan. My legs and feet and hands are FROZEN, and still wet. It was a torrential downpour most of the day!

BUT, the fire barge during Illuminations warmed me up! I certainly can't complain as there are about 20 inches of snow on the ground at home and its about 10 degrees!

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[jlawall]

Good Morning All
Booked a 14 day cruise on NCL for summer 2011 Croatia & the Greek Isles from Venice!​

Copycat! Sry, I couldn't resist.....what I meant to say was, "Congrats!!" It looks like a great trip from my research...enjoy!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Welcome back to all who have been away.


Have a good weekend to everyone!!

 

[RJAYL]

Hi all, we are back from our 'quick' trip to FL. We were supposed to fly back Wed. afternoon and finally got a flight out this morning. We were glad for the extra couple of play days at Epcot, but frustrated since we had to arrange for a place for DD to stay, she ended up at the neighbors and my cousin's. I'm glad she and my cousin came over yesterday and shoveled half the driveway so there wasn't so much to be done when we got home. All this white stuff is nasty and they are calling for more of it Monday night.

FL wasn't all that warm, but it was still better than the white stuff. Heard today it poured all day and was only 44 degrees.

Welcome back, I am sending my oldest DD down to my mothers tomorrow for a week! My mother said it was cold only expecting high's in the low 70's this week! My daughter will be by the pool or beach!

Copycat! Sry, I couldn't resist.....what I meant to say was, "Congrats!!" It looks like a great trip from my research...enjoy!

Yes I have been looking at this cruise for a while! However some small scheduling changes from 2010 to 2011 different ship the NCL Jade & 1 less port day & 1 more sea day but other than that looks okay! I booked 2 cabins a Penthouse Suite WHICH HAS 2 BEDROOM (ARE YOU LISTENING DCL) for my DW & 2 youngest DD's & an inside stateroom across the hall for my older 2!

Welcome back to all who have been away.
Have a good weekend to everyone!!

Same to you, & what was up this week your post count was not at it's usual level?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Welcome back, I am sending my oldest DD down to my mothers tomorrow for a week! My mother said it was cold only expecting high's in the low 70's this week! My daughter will be by the pool or beach!

Yes I have been looking at this cruise for a while! However some small scheduling changes from 2010 to 2011 different ship the NCL Jade & 1 less port day & 1 more sea day but other than that looks okay! I booked 2 cabins a Penthouse Suite WHICH HAS 2 BEDROOM (ARE YOU LISTENING DCL) for my DW & 2 youngest DD's & an inside stateroom across the hall for my older 2!

Same to you, & what was up this week your post count was not at it's usual level?

Two reasons; 1/ Busy week at work, less time for anything else, and just worn out, 2/ I have decided to cut down my time here anyway, Normally now follow the pattern of weekends only and very limited Monday to Friday.

As the spring comes I do want to get outside a lot more, so something has to give.

Plan will be to cut down towards the cruise, then, as I do not have a Disney cruise in 2011, to have a long break!!!

I however got pulled in, with a high volume of PM's during the week, with various questions, so if I do not post, people try to ask another way!!

NCL is not on sale in the UK for 2011, as yet,

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Words of warning!!!!!!!!!!!


On one of the previous Baltic cruises disembarkation will not take place on the last morning until *10.30am*, and DCL says do not book flights before 4pm.

The first cruise is also delayed for disembarkation.

All due to tidal conditions at Dover.


They should have gone to Harwich!!!




Due to tidal issues, debarkation in Dover on July 6th (for the June 24th voyage) will not begin until 10:30am. It is recommended that your flight departure time should be no earlier than 4:00pm.

Guest ashore times and onboard times are subject to change without notice.


12-Night Northern European Capitals with Helsinki, Finland

Day Port Guest Ashore Guest Onboard
Day 1 Dover, England — 4:00 p.m.
Day 2 At Sea — —
Day 3 Oslo, Norway 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Day 4 Copenhagen, Denmark 8:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Day 5 Warnemunde, Germany (Berlin) 7:15 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Day 6 At Sea — —
Day 7 St. Petersburg, Russia 12:30 p.m. —
Day 8 St. Petersburg, Russia — 11:00 p.m.
Day 9 Helsinki, Finland 9:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Day 10 Stockholm, Sweden 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Day 11 At Sea — —
Day 12 At Sea — —
Day 13 Dover, England 8:00 a.m. —

12-Night Northern European Capitals with Tallinn

Day Port Guest Ashore Guest Onboard
Day 1 Dover, England — 4:00 p.m.
Day 2 At Sea — —
Day 3 Oslo, Norway 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Day 4 Copenhagen, Denmark 8:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Day 5 Warnemunde, Germany (Berlin) 7:15 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Day 6 At Sea — —
Day 7 St. Petersburg, Russia 12:30 p.m. —
Day 8 St. Petersburg, Russia — 11:00 p.m.
Day 9 Tallinn, Estonia 9:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Day 10 Stockholm, Sweden 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Day 11 At Sea — —
Day 12 At Sea — —
Day 13 Dover, England 8:00 a.m. —

 

[Doingitagain]

Wanted to confirm something with you guys . Our son & his family are going on this Baltic cruise. They have booked a room at the Park Plaza (Westminister Bridge) and would like to purchase transfers through DCL.
Is that possible ? Will they be able to check in for the cruise at the hotel?
Will their luggage be taken care of ?

We booked the Renaissance Chancery on our own (lots cheaper) but are using DCL transportation to get to Dover. I don't know for sure, but I am guessing that they will handle luggage using the traditional luggage tags, but you check in at the port.

Just make sure the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is one of their prestay hotels.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We booked the Renaissance Chancery on our own (lots cheaper) but are using DCL transportation to get to Dover. I don't know for sure, but I am guessing that they will handle luggage using the traditional luggage tags, but you check in at the port.

Just make sure the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is one of their prestay hotels.

From past experience, LA and Barcelona you will check in at port. Not the hotel, but you will have a DCL desk to answer questions.

 

[jilljill]

Welcome back, I am sending my oldest DD down to my mothers tomorrow for a week! My mother said it was cold only expecting high's in the low 70's this week! My daughter will be by the pool or beach!

YOu still might want to pack some warmer clothes for her, especially after the winds and such that have been around the last few days. It's when the sun goes down that the temps really drop.

 

[MrsScooby]

Stockholm viking walk

For those of you who may be interested, I've had the following from Ellissa:
We will have a tour at 1130am available to you. There will be a
vegetarian alternative available for the Taste of Sweden option,
however I must apologise as the Restaurant are really taking their
time getting back to us as to what this will be!

Another thing that is taking more time than expected is our NEW
FABULOUS SUPER DUPER website (www.gallivantproductions.com) which enables you to book directly, or at
least to see what tours are available on what days. Monday Feb 15th
is the launch date (fingers crossed). Family bookings/group bookings
need to be emailed through to us so we can send a paypal invoice (so
you get the child discount).

I hope this answers your questions for now. When you are ready to
book send me an email and I will book you in and send an invoice. If
you are part of a bigger group of 10 or more our group rate is SEK 100
per adult, SEK 70 per child.

We look forward to plundering with you this summer!

We have decided we're not going for the Taste of Sweden, but will be doing the tour. Not sure what else (if anything we'll do)

Celestine

Looks good
We might be interested in the Taste of Sweden depending on the menu.
I guess they don't do changing of the guard with this tour
Not a deal breaker for us-we're just looking for a fun and easy way to see some sights

Right now our wish list includes:

St. Petersburg (I realize depending on times there may be conflicts and we might have to drop one or two):

Peterof Parks, Fountain and Train
Evening Canal Boat Tour

Catherine's Place and Hermitage
A Night of Russian Balet

Tallin
Old Town, Fishing and Mini Zoo (kids picked this one)

Copenhagen
Either Panoramic Copenhagen and Carlsberg Brewery or
Trivoli (MIL wants to do that one)

Berlin
Sights and Sounds of Berlin

Oslo
Either Glassworks and Viking Ship or
if an old high school friend that is a ship captain in Oslo is in town going around with him and a city pass

Stockholm
Stockholm, Vasa and Royal Armory


Depending on trip reports and Disfriends going on the 1st Baltic cruise reviews, we will probably adjust our plans. We just wanted to have excursions to book regardless. We are platinum members and I think our booking date is March 18, but I have to double check.

Looks good
Good idea to let the kids pick something

Hi all, we are back from our 'quick' trip to FL. We were supposed to fly back Wed. afternoon and finally got a flight out this morning. We were glad for the extra couple of play days at Epcot, but frustrated since we had to arrange for a place for DD to stay, she ended up at the neighbors and my cousin's. I'm glad she and my cousin came over yesterday and shoveled half the driveway so there wasn't so much to be done when we got home. All this white stuff is nasty and they are calling for more of it Monday night.

FL wasn't all that warm, but it was still better than the white stuff. Heard today it poured all day and was only 44 degrees.

Got to be better than here
Can't believe there is more coming

Yes, I just got back to my room here at the Swan. My legs and feet and hands are FROZEN, and still wet. It was a torrential downpour most of the day!

BUT, the fire barge during Illuminations warmed me up! I certainly can't complain as there are about 20 inches of snow on the ground at home and its about 10 degrees!

Have a great weekend everyone!

We also had a torrential downpour when DH and I went to WDW in July 2007 for our anniversary. But much worse when it is that cold too.
Amazing how much rain Florida can get in a short amount of time.
Hope your shoes/sneakers dry out and the sun comes out soon

 

[jilljill]

Happy Valentine's Day

 

[Celestine]

Looks good
We might be interested in the Taste of Sweden depending on the menu.
I guess they don't do changing of the guard with this tour
Not a deal breaker for us-we're just looking for a fun and easy way to see some sights

We've decided not to go for the taste of Sweden - my family just aren't adventurous enough. I know you see the guards etc. so I guess it just depends on the timings. After this we will just amble around with no specific plans except to get a bear at the Hard Rock (DD collects the beanies as we travel the world).

Celestine

 

[nightmarestang]

I wanted to PM my information...but the nice silly rule of having a minimum of 10 posts kinda defeated my best attempts...so...

Disname: Nightmarestang - Leon (29...contrary to what Caven 553 thinks, I will not be quite that many decades old!)
DW: Laura (25)
We live in Lincoln, NE and will be traveling with her parents, sister, brother-in-law, and niece. This will be Laura's and my 5th/6th (doing the Western Europe following this cruise) Disney cruises. Laura graduates in May (yay!). We both work for Information Analytics. She works in billing and soon to be in the main office and I work as a Website Designer and Programmer. Also, if anyone is looking for a weight lifting partner for the cruise, let me know (I lift daily and do semi-pro football).

 

[Madisonznana]

Welcome Leon!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

 

[RJAYL]

I wanted to PM my information...but the nice silly rule of having a minimum of 10 posts kinda defeated my best attempts...so...

Disname: Nightmarestang - Leon (29...contrary to what Caven 553 thinks, I will not be quite that many decades old!)
DW: Laura (25)
We live in Lincoln, NE and will be traveling with her parents, sister, brother-in-law, and niece. This will be Laura's and my 5th/6th (doing the Western Europe following this cruise) Disney cruises. Laura graduates in May (yay!). We both work for Information Analytics. She works in billing and soon to be in the main office and I work as a Website Designer and Programmer. Also, if anyone is looking for a weight lifting partner for the cruise, let me know (I lift daily and do semi-pro football).

Welcome

Dont worry about the age it will creep up on you faster than you think!

Depending on when you lift my son or I might join in with you.

Though neither of us lift daily, I work out 3x a week though mostly cardio as I am trying to loose not gain mass!

My son however is 17 and plays high school sports he currently weighs 170 and is 6' tall! His desire is to get ripped! probably so he could give his old man a hard time!

 

[jilljill]

My son however is 17 and plays high school sports he currently weighs 170 and is 6' tall! His desire is to get ripped! probably so he could give his old man a hard time!

I'm going to refrain from commenting on your last line.



Did DD arrive safely in FL yet? Hope she had good weather and has a great time being spoiled by grandma.

 

[jilljill]

I wanted to PM my information...but the nice silly rule of having a minimum of 10 posts kinda defeated my best attempts...so...

Disname: Nightmarestang - Leon (29...contrary to what Caven 553 thinks, I will not be quite that many decades old!)
DW: Laura (25)
We live in Lincoln, NE and will be traveling with her parents, sister, brother-in-law, and niece. This will be Laura's and my 5th/6th (doing the Western Europe following this cruise) Disney cruises. Laura graduates in May (yay!). We both work for Information Analytics. She works in billing and soon to be in the main office and I work as a Website Designer and Programmer. Also, if anyone is looking for a weight lifting partner for the cruise, let me know (I lift daily and do semi-pro football).

Welcome