July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 2

[Pixie Dust II]

When does Disney usually put out the itinerary for the the upcoming cruises??? When do you think they will advertise the 2009 cruise itineraries?>????

When we cruise the last week of March, 2006 they had just announced the Mediterran Cruise the week before. They were not taking reservations until the Monday after we returned and would not take reservations on the ship that week. We filled out our request on the ship for the on board reservation for the Mediterranean Cruise to get the on board discounts, etc. so they called us to book the first day they would take bookings which was the day after we returned....March 31, 2006...so if you could us that for a time frame for 2009 dates we might have to wait for spring!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

When we cruise the last week of March, 2006 they had just announced the Mediterran Cruise the week before. They were not taking reservations until the Monday after we returned and would not take reservations on the ship that week. We filled out our request on the ship for the on board reservation for the Mediterranean Cruise to get the on board discounts, etc. so they called us to book the first day they would take bookings which was the day after we returned....March 31, 2006...so if you could us that for a time frame for 2009 dates we might have to wait for spring!

The Panama's and Mexico's had an earlier release date of January 31st this year, so my guess will be January 2008 for 2009.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

PALERMO

Erice

After visiting Segesta we all visited a medieval town called Erice. It is up a mountainside, and we elected (if I remember correctly, it was by unanimous vote, except for Bill & Alice, who decided to take the bus) to the little town.

PICS

The view of the Mediterranean from Erice --- AS WE SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT

The view from the gondolas/funiclars as we really saw it

Some rather enjoyed the ride up

And some didn't...

The entrance to the town with Nick & Kelly

Another view of the entrance gate with Tracy & Tara

The streets in this town were so steep, but it was so interesting to walk there

One of the streets in the town, with a symbol that particularly interested Tara.

We came upon a little piazza and decided to have lunch here.

This was such an enjoyable day for us, especially sharing it with Lynn, JoAnn, and their families -- just wonderful.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Pics look great even with low cloud. You look like you all enjoyed it.

 

[jlawall]

PALERMO

Erice

After visiting Segesta we all visited a medieval town called Erice. It is up a mountainside, and we elected (if I remember correctly, it was by unanimous vote, except for Bill & Alice, who decided to take the bus) to the little town.

PICS

The view of the Mediterranean from Erice --- AS WE SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT

The view from the gondolas/funiclars as we really saw it

Some rather enjoyed the ride up

And some didn't...

The entrance to the town with Nick & Kelly

Another view of the entrance gate with Tracy & Tara

The streets in this town were so steep, but it was so interesting to walk there

One of the streets in the town, with a symbol that particularly interested Tara.

We came upon a little piazza and decided to have lunch here.

This was such an enjoyable day for us, especially sharing it with Lynn, JoAnn, and their families -- just wonderful.

Pics look great even with low cloud. You look like you all enjoyed it.

It was a magical, mystical day with a fantastic ending (the bathroom had TP & a seat!)................The low cloud made it more special...........thx MJ for the memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thx Lynn for booking this one!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Glad they had got the TP in for you.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Our Naples adventures were shared with Izzy & her family (Paul, Josh, & Ethan), and Brian and his family (Angie, Megan, & Madeleine). We had an excellent trip, with our driver Aarone & our guide at Pompeii, Veronica.


Pompeii - Group photo with Mt. Vesuvius behind us (What's left of it). Pictured are Veronica, Paul, Izzy, Nick, Ethan, Kelly, Josh, Mary Jo, Madeleine, Angie, Megan, and Brian

Pompeii - Veronica explains the theater. Madeleine & Ethan in the pic

Pompeii - inside the home of a rich man. Most of the silver pieces that were found for the entire town of Pompeii were found in this one house. Shown are Mary Jo, Ethan, Izzy, Paul, Megan, & Josh.

Pompeii - inside the home of a rich man. Josh & Paul

Pompeii - inside the home of a rich man. Brian looks out at the summer courtyard

Pompeii - Megan walks along the ruins.

Pompeii - Nick, Izzy, Kelly, & Angie listen to Veronica talk about the life in the ancient city.

Pompeii - Veronica explains to Nick and Josh (and the rest of us) that you could tell by the worn edges throughout the cities' fountains that there were an equal number of left and right-handed people

Kelly looks out over the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast - Mary Jo, Nick, & Kelly

Restaurant where we ate lunch

Having lunch at the Trattoria Tagliata above Positano. Brian, Kelly, Madeleine, Angie, Paul, Josh, Izzy, Ethan, Megan, Mary Jo, & Nick.

Positano from the road as we approach

Positano - Madeleine & Ethan in deep discussion on the steps of a villa.

Megan is happy on our little "bus"

Sorrento - relaxing and enjoying gelato

A pic with our driver, Arone, with Nick, Madeleine, Kelly, & Megan

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Nice pictures remind me of our private tour to the same places.

AMAFI my family

OUR DRIVER-FRABIZIO Kids Carley, Alice, Stephen

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Those are really nice, Andrew. These pictures really don't do justice to the beauty of the Med, but they help us remember incredible days with fantastic people.

 

[disneymagic316]

Hi Everyone,


I just wanted to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and condolences during this very difficult time for our family. My dad's death came as a shock as we believed he was on the road to recovery and would be back in the States in a few days.According to our dr. who read some of the medical reports, his injuries were more severe than we realized. My dad died doing what he loved- cruisung with his family and Disney. He was a very special person.


My son's wedding will go on as scheduled. It was what my dad would have wanted. It was a difficult decision for us to make. I'm hoping to leave for Fla. tomorrow or Tuesday.



My dad's body is still in Italy. We've been told it could be here tomorrow or Tuesday. My mom has decided to have the funeral after my son's wedding. Emotionally this will be difficult but it's what she wants.

As of now the wake will be Aug. 29 and the funeral will be Aug. 30.Plans should be finalized in the next couple of days.

We plan on leaving tomorow afternoon or Tuesday for my son's wedding.It will be bittersweet.


This disboard "ROMEancing the Mouse" family is a great comfort to me during this very difficult time. It means more to me than you'll ever know to read your posts and smile. Thank-you again.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Those are really nice, Andrew. These pictures really don't do justice to the beauty of the Med, but they help us remember incredible days with fantastic people.

Agree

Hi Everyone,


I just wanted to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and condolences during this very difficult time for our family. My dad's death came as a shock as we believed he was on the road to recovery and would be back in the States in a few days.According to our dr. who read some of the medical reports, his injuries were more severe than we realized. My dad died doing what he loved- cruisung with his family and Disney. He was a very special person.


My son's wedding will go on as scheduled. It was what my dad would have wanted. It was a difficult decision for us to make. I'm hoping to leave for Fla. tomorrow or Tuesday.



My dad's body is still in Italy. We've been told it could be here tomorrow or Tuesday. My mom has decided to have the funeral after my son's wedding. Emotionally this will be difficult but it's what she wants.

As of now the wake will be Aug. 29 and the funeral will be Aug. 30.Plans should be finalized in the next couple of days.

We plan on leaving tomorow afternoon or Tuesday for my son's wedding.It will be bittersweet.


This disboard "ROMEancing the Mouse" family is a great comfort to me during this very difficult time. It means more to me than you'll ever know to read your posts and smile. Thank-you again.

I wish you and your son all the best for the Wedding, and I am sorry again for the loss of your father, all the best.

 

[kyla]

I wonder of the Magic is going to run into any hurricanes on the way back

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I wonder of the Magic is going to run into any hurricanes on the way back

At the moment the storms are going further away towards Mexico via Cozumel and Cayman, the issue will be if they get too much damage for the Magic to call into them when it returns.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Hi Everyone,


I just wanted to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and condolences during this very difficult time for our family. My dad's death came as a shock as we believed he was on the road to recovery and would be back in the States in a few days.According to our dr. who read some of the medical reports, his injuries were more severe than we realized. My dad died doing what he loved- cruisung with his family and Disney. He was a very special person.


My son's wedding will go on as scheduled. It was what my dad would have wanted. It was a difficult decision for us to make. I'm hoping to leave for Fla. tomorrow or Tuesday.



My dad's body is still in Italy. We've been told it could be here tomorrow or Tuesday. My mom has decided to have the funeral after my son's wedding. Emotionally this will be difficult but it's what she wants.

As of now the wake will be Aug. 29 and the funeral will be Aug. 30.Plans should be finalized in the next couple of days.

We plan on leaving tomorow afternoon or Tuesday for my son's wedding.It will be bittersweet.


This disboard "ROMEancing the Mouse" family is a great comfort to me during this very difficult time. It means more to me than you'll ever know to read your posts and smile. Thank-you again.

Hi Wendy,

The kids & I read about your dad with shock and sadness. We followed along whenever we could get news about him, and were hoping for the best for your family.

Thank you for taking some time to let us know what is going on with your family. You do have our deepest condolences.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I wonder of the Magic is going to run into any hurricanes on the way back

My understanding is that the Magic will be able to stay away from the hurricanes, but I wonder what kind of ports it will have to go to in case there are hurricanes.

Two DISers, I think Karen & Mary, went on the outbound trans Atlantic cruise, and are bringing the Magic home. They & Laura will have stories to tell us, I'm sure.

 

[AnnaS]

Hi Everyone,

Can't remember who was staying on the Magic for the 11 N., 10N. and translantic. Was it Laura?

Wendy - glad to see you posting.

My brother and his family are on the Wonder today - I hope they don't have rough seas (I know the path is not directly their way).

I am enjoying all the wonderful pictures posted MaryJo.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

It was a magical, mystical day with a fantastic ending (the bathroom had TP & a seat!)................The low cloud made it more special...........thx MJ for the memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thx Lynn for booking this one!!!!!!!!!!!

JoAnn - we had a wonderful time with all of you. There were many fun days and this is one of the ones that are at the top of our list.

 

[jlawall]

JoAnn - we had a wonderful time with all of you. There were many fun days and this is one of the ones that are at the top of our list.

I agree, I LOVED THIS EXCURSION, ESPECIALLY ERICI!! Overall, Italy was a jewel of a country!!! I can't wait to go back!! DCL in 2009???

How's the jetlag?? It seems like you had a really nice time w/ your kids as well!!!

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Wendy...all our thoughts are with you.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Unfortunately over this weekend we've had to cancel our April 2009 cruise due to a HUGE party we've now got to make in 2009.

Ok long story short. As we're Jewish both boys are going to be barmitzvahed. We had hoped that as there are only 22 months between them that they could both do it together however we've been advised that this would not be a good thing and so we've now got TWO barmitzvahs to do and the first one will be Joshua's in June/July 2009 so our reunion cruise is just not financially possible.

I hope loads of you can make it and you have one or two coffees in the Quiet Cove and think about us.