Blairs Bound for Barcelona and Back EBTA and WBTA

[KrisannB]

Ok here we go. We are starting our journey to Barcelona and back.


Cruisers:me-Krisann
DH - Ashley
Dd - Ashlyn (15)
Ds - Aaron (12 at the start of the EBTA - turns 13 during - 13 on the WBTA)

I am trying to get back to this trip report - I am going to work backwords - starting with today (August 15, 2010) - and comparing my preparations for the WBTA with what I did for the EBTA.

So here we go . . .

 

[granmaz]

Looking forward to reading.

Have a great time.

 

[KrisannB]

Saturday april 10 cruise day 1 - started the day off early taking the magical express back to the airport to catch the cruise bus but got tired of explaining, yes - I know I could have taken a bus from the resort to the port - but I wanted to get there early.

We were able to completely check in for the cruise at the airport - including having pictures taking and the given a bus boarding ticket and later when we were in line they gave us a boarding card. We were on the 3rd bus of the morning and was given boardong number 6. We got to the airport about 8:30 - 9 am

We met a nice couple while we waited - they are on their 18th cruise!

Can see the ship - time to go meet my DIS friends! More later!

 

[MissMet]

Can't wait to read more! I'm sailing the WB trans- so excited!!!

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Hi Krissann ... wishing you and your family a wonderful cruise. Bon Voyage. We watched you sail out of PC last night (on webcam) and were so excited for all the EBTA cruisers.

 

[Tink rules]

I'm IN!!!

 

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Hi! Krissann! Say "hi" to Jackie and Monica for me! So glad you're doing a trip report from the ship. I've subscribed and am looking forward to reading!

 

[disneycruising]

I can't wait to hear all about your trip.

 

[lisalisalisa]

Looking forward to hearing more.

 

[SSRJen]

Looking forward to reading all about the trip. Wish I could be on the ship right now!

 

[Tink rules]

They're at CC today... and I'm jealous!!! (although Kathe DID offer to have 2 Konked Coolers for me... )

 

[tinker1bell]

Saw the pics from yesterday of the Magic leaving the port. Cannot wait for our cruise!!!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I can't wait to read more!!!!

 

[disneyuncle]

this puts it all into perspective. i cannot wait for may 12 to fly to barcelona to meet the ship!

 

[MrsMork]

subscribing and wishing Krisann a wonderful journey!

 

[Tink rules]

Hi Angie!

 

[MrsMork]

Hi Angie!

Hi, Michelle!!

 

[granmaz]

Hi Michelle, hi Angie.

 

[StephenKay]

Saturday april 10 cruise day 1 - started the day off early taking the magical express back to the airport to catch the cruise bus but got tired of explaining, yes - I know I could have taken a bus from the resort to the port - but I wanted to get there early.

We were able to completely check in for the cruise at the airport - including having pictures taking and the given a bus boarding ticket and later when we were in line they gave us a boarding card. We were on the 3rd bus of the morning and was given boardong number 6. We got to the airport about 8:30 - 9 am

We met a nice couple while we waited - they are on their 18th cruise!

Can see the ship - time to go meet my DIS friends! More later!

Sorry for taking time off your cruise to answer this as I was puzzled why would you take a bus back to MCO to catch a cruise bus, I get the bit about being quicker (why does Disney not learn) is this a cheaper way than hiring a rental car ?

PS: Can you post some of the special offers with regards to the spa? and what's the price of the rainforrest room for 14 days, I only ask as we are doing the WBTA too.

Many thanks have a good trip.

 

[Hoagie Pie]

Sorry for taking time off your cruise to answer this as I was puzzled why would you take a bus back to MCO to catch a cruise bus, I get the bit about being quicker (why does Disney not learn) is this a cheaper way than hiring a rental car ?

PS: Can you post some of the special offers with regards to the spa? and what's the price of the rainforrest room for 14 days, I only ask as we are doing the WBTA too.

Many thanks have a good trip.

Hey Stephen - I have done this before and we do the same thing that Krisann did. The buses from the airport leave earlier and you get on the ship earlier because of your boarding number. Sometimes it isn't cheaper then a rental car, but not as stressful. They take care of your luggage, no traffic and you don't have to worry about returning the car and getting back to the port. In my opinion, Disney doesn't want the buses to leave their resorts earlier because you could spend more money on breakfast or whatever else you might have time to do. Okay, hope that helps a little!