August 18, 2010...Can't wait for the MAGICal Mediterranean!!!

[cohartman]

Smores, (I just had one for dessert...)

I noticed your tag line....you're doing an Adventures by Disney in China? You'll have to tell us about that!

kim

Hey Smores, I also saw you tag for China. We have been twice in the last 2 years, not disney, but delegation trips. We have been to Beijing, Tian, Hang Zhou, Shuzhou and Shanghai. Have lots of traveling and shopping tips, if you want.

 

[cohartman]

I, too am looking forward to the new ports. DH is looking forward to Corsica (history buff....Napoleon's birthplace..) and I'm ready for it ALL!

Cohartman...I'm originally from San Jose...where in the Bay area are you? I'll be back there in August visiting my dad...

kim

We are in Walnut Creek. We are in town the first half of August. Would love to meet you. San Jose is just 1 hour away!

 

[MinnieDiva]

We are in Walnut Creek. We are in town the first half of August. Would love to meet you. San Jose is just 1 hour away!

Ack! Going to be there the last week of August! The 1st 1/2 we're vacationing in North Carolina! I'll probably be back down again next March...

Luuuvvvvv the mall in Walnut Creek!

kim

 

[mindelmouse]

hi! we are from rockford illinois (about 90 miles north west of down town chicago--near illinois/wisconsin stateline)....we are in room 8602

We're in room 8100 which is literaly right across the hall. I guess we'll be seeing a lot of each other.

 

[MinnieDiva]

We're in room 8100 which is literaly right across the hall. I guess we'll be seeing a lot of each other.

Sigh....2560.....not that I plan to be there a lot!

 

[mindelmouse]

Sigh....2560.....not that I plan to be there a lot!

you're welcome to come hang out with us any time.....we're right below topsiders and love having visitors.

 

[mindelmouse]

I have updated my post on page 3 for all the families that have spoken up on this board. I know there are probably lurkers out there...please feel free to join....I know the cruise is sold out at least through the first 4 categories....Here's the link
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1991244&page=3

 

[MinnieDiva]

you're welcome to come hang out with us any time.....we're right below topsiders and love having visitors.

Excellent! The really nice thing about our room is that we are near the main elevators, and the room has gotten a solid rating! I was worried about sound, but it seems as thought that won't be an issue.

 

[mindelmouse]

Excellent! The really nice thing about our room is that we are near the main elevators, and the room has gotten a solid rating! I was worried about sound, but it seems as thought that won't be an issue.

since we have so many excursions to go on, perhaps we'll hang out with you so we can be first off the ship.

 

[MinnieDiva]

since we have so many excursions to go on, perhaps we'll hang out with you so we can be first off the ship.

Speaking of excursions, can you believe that the word is that they won't be released until NEXT YEAR???!! UGH! Its bad enough that I have to wait until 75 days before to book, but throw me a bone and let me dream!

 

[cohartman]

Even better than the excursions planned by Disney...for your daydream. I think about this day often.

You get of the ship in the port near Rome and walk to the nearby train station. After an hour ride, or so, you are in Rome and have ended up having a coffee in the Piazza Navrone. As you set off to find the Trevi Fountain, you pass a horse drawn carriage. How much is that guy for 1/2 the day? A bargain! You, DH and DD are in an open carriage to see the fountain, spainish steps, etc. Then taxi to the Vatican, where you are meeting an art historian you found online. He bypasses all of the lines and it is so beautiful! Done with the Vatican, you have found gelato on the way back to the train on foot. On our own time and it was spectacular!

 

[MinnieDiva]

Even better than the excursions planned by Disney...for your daydream. I think about this day often.

You get of the ship in the port near Rome and walk to the nearby train station. After an hour ride, or so, you are in Rome and have ended up having a coffee in the Piazza Navrone. As you set off to find the Trevi Fountain, you pass a horse drawn carriage. How much is that guy for 1/2 the day? A bargain! You, DH and DD are in an open carriage to see the fountain, spainish steps, etc. Then taxi to the Vatican, where you are meeting an art historian you found online. He bypasses all of the lines and it is so beautiful! Done with the Vatican, you have found gelato on the way back to the train on foot. On our own time and it was spectacular!

Now that sounds lovely! Did you do all your own excursions on your own or did you do any of Disney's?

 

[mindelmouse]

Speaking of excursions, can you believe that the word is that they won't be released until NEXT YEAR???!! UGH! Its bad enough that I have to wait until 75 days before to book, but throw me a bone and let me dream!

I had not heard that. Where did you hear that from?

 

[mindelmouse]

Even better than the excursions planned by Disney...for your daydream. I think about this day often.

You get of the ship in the port near Rome and walk to the nearby train station. After an hour ride, or so, you are in Rome and have ended up having a coffee in the Piazza Navrone. As you set off to find the Trevi Fountain, you pass a horse drawn carriage. How much is that guy for 1/2 the day? A bargain! You, DH and DD are in an open carriage to see the fountain, spainish steps, etc. Then taxi to the Vatican, where you are meeting an art historian you found online. He bypasses all of the lines and it is so beautiful! Done with the Vatican, you have found gelato on the way back to the train on foot. On our own time and it was spectacular!

You absolutely sound like someone who's brain I need to pick. You are a wealth of information - not only have you done this cruise already but you didn't do the norm and buy all the disney excursions. I'm glad you joined the board now...hopefully you won't get frustrated with all the questions.

 

[MinnieDiva]

I had not heard that. Where did you hear that from?

One of the moderators on one of the other cruise threads.

 

[ejw]

before I start thinking about excursions, i want to nail down airfare. i'm hoping for frequent flyer tickets.

ellen

 

[mindelmouse]

before I start thinking about excursions, i want to nail down airfare. i'm hoping for frequent flyer tickets.

ellen

he thinks since the flight is long, we should go business class, however, we really don't want to spend that much. Apparently if you get the platinum amex, you can buy one business class seat and get one free on delta. He said doing it that way, even with the fee for the card, will be cheaper than 4 economy fares. I will check that out, once flights become available.

 

[smores]

We're in room 8100 which is literaly right across the hall. I guess we'll be seeing a lot of each other.



we were in that cabin for our 2007 transatlantic cruise and loved it!

yes we are trying out disney adventures this summer....my daughter wanted to go to asia and wasnt sure i wanted tackle that one without a tour guide...besides disney says they offer kid friend food which is important for my sanity (traveling with a 5yr old chicken nugget fan)

 

[Cliffside]

Sigh....2560.....not that I plan to be there a lot!

Hi everyone. You are in a great room. We have had that cabin on 3 cruises and will have it again for our Oct 31st sailing. We tried to book it for the Med but I guess you booked it already. We will be in 2564. We have really loved this location.

It so exciting that new people have joined in. We are getting closer to that year mark.

 

[Cliffside]

hey....count us in!

karen, hannah (will have just turned 13) and ethan (6 3/4).

looking forward to a fabulous disney cruise!

Welcome!!!!