July 20th, 2011 – 10 Night Mediterranean "Mickey's European Explorers"

We haven't received anything from DCL in the mail yet. Will we be getting something soon or will we just have to wait until we get there to find out our stateroom number and other info? I've been seeing where alot of you have already been getting info in the mail to include room assignments. Any info you can give would be great. Thanks!

We haven't received anything in the mail yet but we were a GTY room - the standard kind, not the new IGT, VGT, OGT or whatever the new really good restricted deals are. I looked online and saw my room number assignment there. (By the way, it was assigned sometime between 2 and 5 in the afternoon US East Coast time.)

It seems that the traditional GTY cat rooms are being assigned 45 days out or so, but the restricted ones are a week or two before hand - just from my random disboards research. Good luck!
 
Excursions- I thought i would have time on this "visit relatives" trip to get some ports organized, but not the case. DCL called yesterday to cancel the one thing my husband was excited about. Diving in Malta. So if anyone is now booking this on your own, please contact me.

What about this Jill ?
http://www.malta247.com/template1.asp?tourID=154&lid=1&typ=1&cat=3

...we are looking at the afternoon session though its only me who has been diving before ! :) - I have emailed them to see if they will allow swimmers/ snorkeling members (ie. non divers) and also for more details of where they go (and if it is near the beautiful Blue Lagoon).:goodvibes
 
We're getting down to the wire - need to really work on the packing list!

Docs came today :yay: - so we're all set (well, once we finalize our excursion plans and I get all caught up on my laundry). No pixie dust for us - guess I'll just have to spend my "free" time on deck with the adult beverage of the day! :cloud9:

Looks like I'll even get to visit with Sorcerer Mickey on board! :wizard:

Looking forward to the trip and meeting new friends!

See you on July 20th!!
 
We haven't received anything in the mail yet but we were a GTY room - the standard kind, not the new IGT, VGT, OGT or whatever the new really good restricted deals are. I looked online and saw my room number assignment there. (By the way, it was assigned sometime between 2 and 5 in the afternoon US East Coast time.)

It seems that the traditional GTY cat rooms are being assigned 45 days out or so, but the restricted ones are a week or two before hand - just from my random disboards research. Good luck!

OK Thanks for the info. We are also GTY status. So I'm guessing based on your info that we will get something closer to the date of the cruise or maybe even just get it the day we check in.

Thanks again!!!

UPDATED to say: I found our room number on the online reservation. Thanks!
 

Hello Kate,
Can you add my family to the FE list?
Cabin #: 2581,2583
DD 15, DS 11, DD 9, DD 6, my husband and my mother 83! We are coming from Ohio and can't wait to meet all of our shipmates.
Thanks!

Welcome to the boards! No probs, you are added. Are you OK if I split you with the two younger girls in one cabin as for ease of delivering it would make sense. I am going to split the list into two, with hopefully those under 10 years and those above. This also means if your 9 and 6 year old are on one cabin, you won't be buying for each other, which makes it more of a surprise -Hope that is OK.

Ridicolon, I have also split one of yours out - I know they are at the optimum age of the split, which was going to be Under 10, but I thought it would be more exciting to get things from others.

I am working on splitting the list - please bear with me, it is a bit tricky with a couple of people, as they have a bit of a mix of ages!! As my dd say 'try your best Mummy'!

You only need to buy for those on your list, unless you are feeling extra generous of course!

Kate - I was actually looking at that excursion but through Disney it says kids have to be 6 and up (our daughter will be 5) but on this website I don't see any age minimum... wondering if it's bookable direct for us? It sounds amazing.

Yes I saw that age on Disney. I would think it is really depends on how water confident yourchild is, I don't see any age on the website, although I can't imagine they would actually check anyway, as long as she is reasonably sized for her age!! Apparently they have two boats and if one is on DCL, the other maybe doing other things.

I am also sure that when I looked at this particular trip on the DCL site, it said 'selected sailings only' and ours wasn't one of those listed, so I did think that perhaps it wasn't available, however, I can't seem to find this information now!

Anyway, I have emailed them and will wait to see if they have anything going with them directly first, before going DCL!

Jill, I have got your message, I suppose at least you are next to each other, I would keep on to them, something may come up.

Judy I told my OH about your cabin dilemma, he thinks you are mad and should 'go for it now'!! :lmao:

Sue, apparently if the crack isn't corner to corner and not obstructing the drivers vision, it isn't illegal, but would be very poor practice. Ours get done literally the same day!

Finishing work early today - Sports Day is finally on!!!!!!:thumbsup2

Kate
 
ok sorry for so many questions as this is our first cruise. For the Ports....Is it best to carry something like a backpack or some kind of bag to be able to put stuff in that we purchase and/or carry our camera in (especially for excursions)?

Any help would be great, Thanks!
 
What about this Jill ?
http://www.malta247.com/template1.asp?tourID=154&lid=1&typ=1&cat=3

...we are looking at the afternoon session though its only me who has been diving before ! :) - I have emailed them to see if they will allow swimmers/ snorkeling members (ie. non divers) and also for more details of where they go (and if it is near the beautiful Blue Lagoon).:goodvibes

To me it sounds almost like a dive lesson. I emailed this place, to see where they are located. On another thread, it sounds like there is construction and traffic on the Island, so to be careful with on your own excursions. If anything this resort looks fun to hang out at.
http://www.paradisediving.com/

Jill
 
OK Thanks for the info. We are also GTY status. So I'm guessing based on your info that we will get something closer to the date of the cruise or maybe even just get it the day we check in.

Thanks again!!!

Check your reservation online carefully, as although it may still say GTY, there may be a number next to it. This happened to me on our first Med. I didn't think we had a cabin allocated, as I was just seeing the GTY!

Sue and Andrea, I have got a quote from Barcelona Airport Transfers (I am cautious about anywhere I haven't used), for 10 people, pick up 9am from the Port to go to the Airport, is 124 euros in total, so 41 euros each family. However, the cost of a cab is anything between 33 - 40 euros. DCL transfers are 21 euros ($30) each. I think I would be happy to pay the 41, knowing that something is waiting for us when we get off, but let me know what you feel. Last time I paid by paypal and then everyone paypaled me their share.

If anyone else is going from ship to airport immediately after the cruise and is interested in transport, let me know and I will find a quote for any numbers involved.

I have heard back from the Schooner people. They have got a trip going out on the 22nd, picking up from the ship and then bringing back in time for sailing, I am just trying to decide whether all day on a boat swimming and eating and drinking (and snorkling), is a waste of a day in Malta!.

Kate
 
Hello Kate

Thanks for the company on Monday and I am with you about doing it again if you want. Any excuse to go to the Trafford Centre.

The price of the transfer is fine with us but as you may have gathered I am useless with computers and PAYPAL :confused3 I will ask Sue if I can give her the cash if she doesn't mind and wants the transfer hopefully she will pay our share when she pays hers. I will speak to her tomorrow at school. We have only just got in from Manchester Lydia was rehearsing with the Halle for a concert in two weeks time. Oh Joy.

If you want to try again for a lunch with Judy etc I am free most of the time. It is only a Friday that is hard as I take Elliott to Birmingham every Friday.

Not long now Andrea x
 
Hi, I wonder if there is a deadline for the FE list? Looks like we have already over 20 family's now? And only 4 weeks to go....
Who will bring special clothes for Pirates Night?
 
Hi, I wonder if there is a deadline for the FE list? Looks like we have already over 20 family's now? And only 4 weeks to go....
Who will bring special clothes for Pirates Night?

Wasn't the deadline the end of june ?? and are we going to leave it to one list of are we're going to split it ??

Hehe, we always bring special clothes to PN, thats nothing new..:rotfl2:
 
If anyone else is going from ship to airport immediately after the cruise and is interested in transport, let me know and I will find a quote for any numbers involved.

Kate

Hello K8T, we are going to the airport after the cruise, so we would be interested in transport, thank you :thumbsup2

Give us a sign if it would work out..(we are a party of 3)
 
Wasn't the deadline the end of june ?? and are we going to leave it to one list of are we're going to split

Yes, I believe the deadline is the end of June and the decision to split the group has been made with K8T working on it. The full details regarding the split are in one of K8T's posts just a little up the thread.
 
Hi, I wonder if there is a deadline for the FE list? Looks like we have already over 20 family's now? And only 4 weeks to go....
Who will bring special clothes for Pirates Night?

We are bringing pirate T's, but have to leave the costumes behind this time.

Jill
 
Hi, I wonder if there is a deadline for the FE list? Looks like we have already over 20 family's now? And only 4 weeks to go....
Who will bring special clothes for Pirates Night?

Deadline was 20th June, so basically this weekend. I have split the list into two and will post soon.

Kate
 
List No. 1

For those with younger children, mainly under 10. If you are on this list, then please buy at least one gift for each cabin on this list.

If you wish to buy for List No. 2 also, then that is up to you entirely, but is not expected.

Cabin: TBC
Incredibledad
Ed
Dawn
Noah (7)
Charlotte (5)

Cabin: 2512
K8T
Kate
Mike
Charlotte (6)

Cabin: 2544
designer Travels
Jill
Rob
Brook (8)
Jenna (8)


Cabin: 2552
New Mommy
New Mommy
DH
Hannah (8)




Cabin: 2581
Magic-Rose
Rose
George
Hannah (9)
Maddison (6)


Cabin: 2612
ridicolon
Dione
Rick
Sophia (12)
Isabella (10)
Alexandra (10)


Cabin: 5012
ernierich
Ernie
Carolyn
DS Charlie (1)
DD Zoe (9)

Cabin: 6040
Mommy grrl
Jenn
Pete
Maddie (5)
Sam (7)

Cabin: 6045
Cegs27
Cathleen
Jon
Lilly (5)

Cabin: 7122
Meg'n'walt
Meg
Jos
Walt (8)

Cabin: 7634
I'mall ears
Susan
Dh
Ds (10)


11 Cabins

22 adults
18 children

1 - 12 year old girl
3 - 10 year olds (2 girls, 1 boy)
2 - 9 year old girls
4 - 8 year olds (3 girls, 1 boy)
2 - 7 year old boy
2 - 6 year old girls
3 - 5 year old girls
1 - 1 year old boy
 
List No. 2

For those with children mainly 10 and over. If you are on this list, then please buy at least one gift for each cabin on this list.

If you wish to buy for List No. 1 also, then that is up to you entirely, but is not expected.



Cabin: tbc
madmum63
Andrea
Steven
Elliott (14 birthday on cruise)
Lydia (11)

Cabin; 2579
DLRPfan.be
Dirk
Tine
Manon DD (16)

Cabin: 2583
Magic-Rose 2
Sittee (Grandma)
Cassandra (15)
George (11)

Cabin: 2614
ridicolon 2
George
Jennifer
Cheyenne (13)
Heather (12)
Julia (10)

Cabin: 2616
ridicolon 3
George
Arlaen

Cabin: 6083
Starmaker
Nicola
Mike
Georgia (12)


Cabin: 6144
Helenreed
Helen
DH
DS (13)
DD (11)
DD (8)

Cabin 6626
Meagan 4
Meagan
Chris


Cabin: 7620 and 7621
Jdybnsn
Judy
Brian (who is a Welsh speaking Welshman)
Joe (14)
Vyrnwy (DD 10)

Cabin: 8030
Thetripletgang
Gayle
Mike
Michael (10)
Caitlyn (10)
Sarah (10)

10 Cabins

19 adults
17 children

1 - 16 year old girl
1 - 15 year old girl
2 - 14 year old boys
2 - 13 year old boys
2 - 12 year old girls
3 - 11 year olds (1 girl, 1 boy)
5 - 10 year olds (4 girls, 1 boy)
1 - 8 year old girl
 
Goodness, this is like my own little message board!!! Sorry to be posting so much, but I promise this will be the last!!!

Hello K8T, we are going to the airport after the cruise, so we would be interested in transport, thank you :thumbsup2

Give us a sign if it would work out..(we are a party of 3)

Quote is 156 euros for 13 people, this would be Myself (3), Madmum (4), I'Mall Ears (3) and you with 3.

Works out 39 euros per family. If you want to check it out, go to:

Barcelona Airport Transfers

Barcelona Cruise Port ›› Barcelona Airport
Passengers: 13
Transfer type: One way
Service date: 30/07/2011 09:00
Extra luggage Yes
Price 156,00 €

Total price: 156,00 €
Private transfer. The vehicle will be only for your group
For availability, please follow the following steps.
8% VAT included 11,56 € in addition to the basic amount 144,44 €


There are no additional charges. The price includes taxes and motorway tolls, if applicable. The prices shown are only available for booking online.


I am happy to book this, for 9.00, but please can you PM me to confirm you are happy with time etc., and also with your email address.

Andrea, let me know if you sort it out with Sue.

Kate
 
List No. 2

For those with children mainly 10 and over. If you are on this list, then please buy at least one gift for each cabin on this list.

If you wish to buy for List No. 1 also, then that is up to you entirely, but is not expected.

We already made our "present" for the FE for each family, so we're going to do both lists....
 

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