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

[mindelmouse]

It's so wierd I'm looking at my cruise ticker and I remember when I had to replace it when the last one died and Mickey was all the way to the left...now he's closer to the right!!! YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Adsmama]

Longer range forecasts actually predict that the Euro might reach parity with the dollar next year. While it will go up and down and back again, it'd sure be nice to get a break.

I can only wish!!! My DH is paid in dollars (US military) and when we first got here the exchange was HORRIBLE, like more then 1.5 dollars to every Euro.


Also, I am REALLY hoping to find another family who wants a private tour of rome (including pick up/drop off at port, tour of colliseum, pantheon, forum, steps, trevi, vatican, sistine, etc). PLEASE PLEASE let me know ASAP!

 

[Disneyrus]

We may be interested. We are a family of 5? Can I get more details.

 

[SettinSail]

Hi everyone!

We just booked this cruise a couple weeks ago. I am now PIF and have excursions and Palo booked. Just reading through the boards to fine tune our selections and see what everyone else is doing. This is our 3rd Disney cruise.
I actually thought after the 3 day Wonder and 7 day Magic we would not be cruising again. Had no idea Disney even cruised out of Europe.

We are an American family currently living in Germany on an ex-pat assignment with my husband's company.
We are Shawn (wife, 40's), Brian (husb, 40's) James (son, 13).
We are from Raleigh, North Carolina.
We are touring Barcelona Monday and Tuesday before the cruise.
Look forward to meeting you all and seeing you on the ship SOON!

Shawn

P.S. I will PM Mary to add our family to the web page, what a great job she did!

 

[MinnieDiva]

Hi everyone!

We just booked this cruise a couple weeks ago. I am now PIF and have excursions and Palo booked. Just reading through the boards to fine tune our selections and see what everyone else is doing. This is our 3rd Disney cruise.
I actually thought after the 3 day Wonder and 7 day Magic we would not be cruising again. Had no idea Disney even cruised out of Europe.

We are an American family currently living in Germany on an ex-pat assignment with my husband's company.
We are Shawn (wife, 40's), Brian (husb, 40's) James (son, 13).
We are from Raleigh, North Carolina.
We are touring Barcelona Monday and Tuesday before the cruise.
Look forward to meeting you all and seeing you on the ship SOON!

Shawn

P.S. I will PM Mary to add our family to the web page, what a great job she did!

kim

 

[jstin]

Hi everyone!

We just booked this cruise a couple weeks ago. I am now PIF and have excursions and Palo booked. Just reading through the boards to fine tune our selections and see what everyone else is doing. This is our 3rd Disney cruise.
I actually thought after the 3 day Wonder and 7 day Magic we would not be cruising again. Had no idea Disney even cruised out of Europe.

We are an American family currently living in Germany on an ex-pat assignment with my husband's company.
We are Shawn (wife, 40's), Brian (husb, 40's) James (son, 13).
We are from Raleigh, North Carolina.
We are touring Barcelona Monday and Tuesday before the cruise.
Look forward to meeting you all and seeing you on the ship SOON!

Shawn

P.S. I will PM Mary to add our family to the web page, what a great job she did!

The third family in the last two weeks from living in Germany.

Welcome!

Jennifer

 

[SettinSail]

kim

Thanks Kim! Your family is so cute. I think you win the prize for travelling the fartherest to Barcelona!

Shawn

 

[SettinSail]

The third family in the last two weeks from living in Germany.

Welcome!

Jennifer

Cool! How do you like it here? Is it hot where you are? We are burning up here in Stuttgart this week. Look forward to meeting you!

Shawn

 

[mindelmouse]

Hi everyone!

We just booked this cruise a couple weeks ago. I am now PIF and have excursions and Palo booked. Just reading through the boards to fine tune our selections and see what everyone else is doing. This is our 3rd Disney cruise.
I actually thought after the 3 day Wonder and 7 day Magic we would not be cruising again. Had no idea Disney even cruised out of Europe.

We are an American family currently living in Germany on an ex-pat assignment with my husband's company.
We are Shawn (wife, 40's), Brian (husb, 40's) James (son, 13).
We are from Raleigh, North Carolina.
We are touring Barcelona Monday and Tuesday before the cruise.
Look forward to meeting you all and seeing you on the ship SOON!

Shawn

Welcome....I knew more people would come....wow - three american families living in GY on the board...how exciting.....

P.S. I will PM Mary to add our family to the web page, what a great job she did!

Welcome....I knew more people would come....wow - three american families living in GY on the board...how exciting.....

 

[pixie08]

Welcome all the newcomers!

I think I have gotten to all the PM's everyone sent and have responded to everyone. If you PM'd me and do not have a response let me know!

I have been looking at the Navigators from the first cruise. I noticed there is an art of entertaining (appetizers) and a wine tasting scheduled at the same time. I was going to set up the meet for around 12:15-12:30 if that is ok with anyone who wants to attend. Dan and I will most likely try to attend the art of entertaining and I am sure some people will attend the wine tasting as long as that is the schedule. So we can get two groups for anyone interested as well. I was thinking the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 would be a good place or Deck 7 aft "secret" deck. Any other suggestions just jump in.

69 days!!!!!!!

 

[jel0511]

Welcome all the newcomers!

I think I have gotten to all the PM's everyone sent and have responded to everyone. If you PM'd me and do not have a response let me know!

I have been looking at the Navigators from the first cruise. I noticed there is an art of entertaining (appetizers) and a wine tasting scheduled at the same time. I was going to set up the meet for around 12:15-12:30 if that is ok with anyone who wants to attend. Dan and I will most likely try to attend the art of entertaining and I am sure some people will attend the wine tasting as long as that is the schedule. So we can get two groups for anyone interested as well. I was thinking the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 would be a good place or Deck 7 aft "secret" deck. Any other suggestions just jump in.

69 days!!!!!!!

Mary, I have a massage at 11AM.

 

[mindelmouse]

I was looking at the bios on Mary's website and it looks like we have a good age range of kids....most between 7 and 13...which is good, they have plenty of folks to bond with.

We have Palo Brunch at 11:30 but I plan on having met most of you before the meet and I'll see Kim at dinner...LOL

 

[Adsmama]

Cool! How do you like it here? Is it hot where you are? We are burning up here in Stuttgart this week. Look forward to meeting you!

Shawn

OMG us too... I thought Grafenwoehr was supposed to be like siberia!!! I am not looking forward to the mediterranean heat in august to be honest!!!

 

[Adsmama]

question for you ladies who have BTDT...can anyone recommend RomeCabs as a private tour company?

 

[mindelmouse]

question for you ladies who have BTDT...can anyone recommend RomeCabs as a private tour company?

what is BTDT?

Anyway we are using Limos in Rome for both Rome and La Spezia...Mr. Capanera has been quick responsive and helpful and they have gotten good reviews.

 

[jel0511]

what is BTDT?

Anyway we are using Limos in Rome for both Rome and La Spezia...Mr. Capanera has been quick responsive and helpful and they have gotten good reviews.

BTDT, Been There Done That

I can recommend Limo in Rome!!! Mr. Caponera has been AWESOME so far, responds quickly to questions and always has good advice! His website is www.limoinrome.com

 

[SettinSail]

Welcome....I knew more people would come....wow - three american families living in GY on the board...how exciting.....

Thanks Mindy, I look forward to meeting you. Your family's formal picture is lovely!

 

[SettinSail]

OMG us too... I thought Grafenwoehr was supposed to be like siberia!!! I am not looking forward to the mediterranean heat in august to be honest!!!

I think we will get some relief next week but boy, is it HOT!
This is the hottest weather I've seen since we've been here.

I don't know where Grafenwoehr is !

 

[mindelmouse]

BTDT, Been There Done That

I can recommend Limo in Rome!!! Mr. Caponera has been AWESOME so far, responds quickly to questions and always has good advice! His website is www.limoinrome.com

I'm not quite up on internet lingo...thanks Lori for the translation...perhaps I should buy internet shorthand for dummies.

 

[mindelmouse]

Thanks Mindy, I look forward to meeting you. Your family's formal picture is lovely!

Thank you so much....can't wait to take a new one