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

[Bec-n-Ken]

Anyone else having trouble being able to see the website?

 

[K8T]

Hi all! Just checking in. My DH and I had such fun on the July 18, 2010 Baltic Cruise that we signed up for this cruise! We are in cabin 6626 and we live in Charlotte, North Carolina. We'd love to participate in the FE exchange. Hope it's not too late! Getting so excited to meet all of our fellow cruisers. Who's ready for a vacation?

We are on this cruise and would like to join the FE. Is it too late? We have one 8-year old daughter.

Hi and welcome.

I am not quite sure what to say about this, as the FE list did close on 20th June, this was to give everyone time to buy/make/put together their gifts.

We did have someone drop out and slotted another late comer in to replace them, but I am not sure how others would feel about more additions. Personally I am happy to add you, but it may be that some on the list will already have their gifts planned, so you could end up giving and then not getting much in return.

Anyone any thoughts?

On another note, I did have a reply from Cpt. Morgans, the company that does the same Schooner Trip as DCL, they confirmed they have an identical trip out the same day, price is $90 less for us all, compared to DCL, BUT, the trip comes back at 5.30 and they would bring us back to the ship ideally for 6pm, but could be 6.15!!!! All aboard time is 6.00pm

Is it worth the risk for $90? Although that is a couple of bottles of wine!!!!!

I have started printing out all my docs and getting the laundry up together, just need to do some Mickey Ears for the door, I printed out quite a few last year and when I changed them every day or so, I put the ones I took off on other doors down the hallway that I knew had kids in! (just passing it on)

If you haven't seen the them, take a look:

Stateroom Mickey Ears and then some

So funny!

Kate

 

[Magic-Rose]

I am OK adding them to the FE list, but then we need to cut it off. We won't have enough room in our luggage for clothes

We will also need to have an updated list to print out again (I still have the first one).

We are meeting everyone right after the life boat drill - have we finalized on a place yet?

Finally, are there any other 15 year old and older kids on board? My daughter (15) niece (16) and nephew (17) wanted me to ask

Less than 3 weeks and we leave Cleveland OH and fly to Barcelona....can't wait.

 

[new_mommy]

I am OK adding them to the FE list, but then we need to cut it off. We won't have enough room in our luggage for clothes

We will also need to have an updated list to print out again (I still have the first one).

We are meeting everyone right after the life boat drill - have we finalized on a place yet?

Finally, are there any other 15 year old and older kids on board? My daughter (15) niece (16) and nephew (17) wanted me to ask

Less than 3 weeks and we leave Cleveland OH and fly to Barcelona....can't wait.

Thank you thank you thank you!

 

[K8T]

The FE List is updated as we go along on Page 46



Updated List

Kate

 

[Meagan_4]

Thanks for including us last minute! I understand if not everyone can accommodate since we are late. We'd just really like to participate. It's better to give then receive anyway. Can't wait to share some goodies with all. Oh, and its just me and my DH in room 6626. We are Meagan and Chris if that matters.

 

[Bec-n-Ken]

Anyone else having trouble with the DCL website? I haven't been able to see it for a few days now. Keeps saying DisneyCruiseLine.com is currently undergoing maintenance.

Thanks!

 

[DLRPfan.be]

Three weeks from Monday and we are starting to pack! My 15 year old daughter is probably the most excited!! My 16 year old niece and 17 year old nephew are worried that they will be the oldest kids on board - Anyone else have older teens coming?

Our DD will be 16, and don't worry: they'll have great fun at the Stack !!!

 

[Bec-n-Ken]

Effecting traveling by car today (Thurs. June 30) crossing the border. Airports congested.

http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=4532

 

[DLRPfan.be]

Oh boy, only 3 more weeks to go, and also no FE gifts ready..
Our gifts are ready ;-))

We are going to Disneyland paris next week, so maybe something we find there ?
only diamonds and pearls, and don't forget to buy some guns for the Pirates night

Could anyone tell me where to find the new, modified version of the list ??

The meet after the drill is fine by me, count us in !

Just an idea: We could also meet at 3 pm in the Promenade Lounge, then we will have about 45 minutes before the drill to meet everyone ????

 

[K8T]

OK

Everyone sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin!

New comers have been added to the lists (in italics), on the basis of please gift if you can, but don't stress out if you have already got your gifts sorted and packed, it is not expected.

I hope everyone is happy with that and won't be 'upset' thinking they have extra to buy, or haven't received something!!!!

The two lists are on Page 46, these have been continually updated. I don't re-post a new list each time as long as the page number is still showing at the top and bottom of the thread board. Please look at the last edit date - which was today and see the differences in the list you have printed off.

There will be NO further additions, this is the final list!

I have done a spreadsheet for both lists, showing deck plans, with cabins circled, this makes it easier to deliver and believe me, saves a lot of walking. However, I still need some cabin numbers. Please can you let me know them asap, so I can complete the spreadsheet.

From what I understand, the ship is full, so there are unlikely to be upgrades, if you can give me the cabin number you have now, then if you are lucky enough to upgrade, people can be informed at the Meet (wherever and whenever that is!).

Please can you PM me your email address (better not to post it on the boards), and I will send you a copy of the list, as soon as I have the final cabin numbers to hand.

Phew!!!!

OK, you can all go out and play now!

Kate

 

[helenreed]

Hi K8T,
I have pm'ed you.


SO excited!

 

[ernierich]

Hi K8T

Tried to send you my e-mail address but it looks like your inbox is full. Probably dealing with all these FE requests.

Ernie.

 

[thetripletgang]

Hi K8T

Tried to send you my e-mail address but it looks like your inbox is full. Probably dealing with all these FE requests.

Ernie.

K8T...we also tried to send you our email address and it said your inbox is full. I will keep trying
-Gayle

 

[thestewarts]

Just an idea: We could also meet at 3 pm in the Promenade Lounge, then we will have about 45 minutes before the drill to meet everyone ????

45 minutes is a little rushed, although I suppose it might be a good "icebreaker". When are we likely to get access to the staterooms does anyone know?

 

[K8T]

Sorry, I didn't realise it had stored all my sent messages since I started on the boards!!!!!!!


I have had a clear out - plenty of room now!

Kate

 

[starmaker]

Hi Kate
I've pm'd the stateroom info to you - thanks! Anything else you need just let me know

 

[starmaker]

Hi again Kate....have pm'd email address now too

 

[Bec-n-Ken]

45 minutes is a little rushed, although I suppose it might be a good "icebreaker". When are we likely to get access to the staterooms does anyone know?

I read somewhere that the staterooms will be ready about 1-1:30. I also read to not remove what is across the door as that means our rooms aren't ready yet.

 

[K8T]

Hi

Staterooms are usually ready around 1.00pm, so when you board you go and eat and then have time to wander around for a short time.

Make sure you have your swim things in a carry on, as you may not see your bags until late afternoon, 4/5ish!!

If you go to your deck, they have a ribbon type thing across the entrances to the cabin corridors, so you can't get through - they are very busy doing the changeover clean and linen change.

However, when this is lifted, you can go to your cabin, but your bags are unlikely to be there. You then have until 4pm when there is a lifeboat drill, basically it means that everyone (used to take life jackets, but no longer need to I believe), goes to their 'muster station' - the place where you meet to get on your lifeboats. It may be a lounge or restaurant or even on a deck - the location is on the back of your cabin door and written on your life jacket. You get there and you sit or stand around, until they check you are there and then off you go, to await your bags.

The Sailaway party last time was 4.30, although on one of the Meds last year, we had the party, but the ship sailed really later which was a bit weird! The Sailaway finishes half an hour before the first dinner seating, which is at 6.00pm.

3pm is a good time to meet, as there is that bit of time between lunch and then lifeboat. However, I found it very rushed before, as I wanted to go to the Spa to look around and to reserve some tastings for the next day!!! It would have been nicer to have had time to have a drink with everyone, so I think up on deck after lifeboat, just before Sailaway, which starts at 4.30 may be easier, but nothing to stop people meeting at 3pm and then carrying on later!!!

I was just looking at last years Navigator for Day 2 At Sea and they have:

12.30pm Wine Tasting
2.30pm Teguilla/Margarita Tasting
4.00pm Beer Tasting
10.30pm Cognac Tasting.

Could be a busy afternoon!!!!!! (roll on floor, but not laughing!)

Kate