July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 3

[Sandaneli]

I saw this too and wrote it down as the second sea day (between Roma and Firenze -- Aug 3) . . . we will obviously have to re-check onboard since it seems people are not getting invites.

I also understood it to be on Friday, 8/3, after Rome.

Sandra

 

[Sandaneli]

I've had no luck at all getting into the DCL site today Helen. I hope it's not my booking that's mucked it up as when I was on the phone to them yesterday they said that there were "issues" with the website and that they were going to be "looking into it today"

I can't get in either. It's quite bothersome that they can't keep the website up and running. THey must have loads of engineers around to fix these problems.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

I can't get in either. It's quite bothersome that they can't keep the website up and running. THey must have loads of engineers around to fix these problems.

I actually sent them a long email via the 'contact us' button generally complaining about the fact I couldn't do my online check in and that their website seems to have become very unreliable just when I need to do my last minute changes to my cruise.

 

[Sandaneli]

Here is the link to a thread about Fish Extenders.


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1500911

Remember to let me know so I can add you to the list

Sandra
PS
Thanks Julie it was much easier than I thought.

 

[bellelinus]

Here is the link to a thread about Fish Extenders.


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1500911

Remember to let me know so I can add you to the list

Sandra
PS
Thanks Julie it was much easier than I thought.

Hurray, Sandra!!!!!

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Here is the link to a thread about Fish Extenders.


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1500911

Remember to let me know so I can add you to the list

Sandra
PS
Thanks Julie it was much easier than I thought.

Ok here is what I found on ebay,

http://cgi.ebay.com/Elephant-Wall-hanging-Organiser-from-Thailand_W0QQitemZ200123118208QQihZ010QQcategoryZ38238QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem

I know it's not Disney but it is quite cute and it means that we CAN participate in the fun as I DO NOT HAVE THE TIME to even think about making one

 

[3riverscruiser]

I have been popping in and out on this board, lurking more than anything, but I had to share this with you all. Here we are, about 3 weeks out from the cruise and on my way into work today I was involved in a minor car crash. No injuries, thank God, but the other driver jumped out of his car and stormed back to my car. I jumped out and noticed that he was a dwarf. He looked up at me ( I am 6' 4"), and angrily said "I'm not happy!" To which I replied . . . . . . .





"Then which one are you, Grumpy?"

[Note: this is a joke -- it did not actually happen, but when I heard it, I had to share it. Back to your regular programming.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I saw this too and wrote it down as the second sea day (between Roma and Firenze -- Aug 3) . . . we will obviously have to re-check on board since it seems people are not getting invites.

I also understood it to be on Friday, 8/3, after Rome.

Sandra

Thank you for the clarification.

 

[danfromca]

Where do you like to eat lunch on the first day

Parrot Cay or topsiders?



We always go to topsiders. dave likes to be outside - Iam usually so thrilled that im on the ship at this point I dont care

Last year was great - the Cm's were diredcting everyone to Parrott Cay but we went straight up to deck 9. I made spa reservations and then we were the only ones at topsiders.

I ususally eat at Topsiders, but since they are moving people directly up to 9 for the announcement, Parrot Cay is more likely to be empty. I've never eaten there after boarding - is it a buffet also?

I can't get in either. It's quite bothersome that they can't keep the website up and running. THey must have loads of engineers around to fix these problems.

Actually, if it's a typical scenario it went more like this:
- Disney hired an outside firm to build the site....
- The firm went way over budget
- Either the original developers have left or Disney fired them and hired a different firm or hired in-house people.
- The new people looked at the original software and realized it's poorly designed and built garbage.
- The current team is somehow keeping it limping along at very high cost until someone figures out what they want to do about the situation, or can come up with a budget to fix it - or - the current management is so embarassed about the situation they won't admit to upper management that they need $100's of thousands more to rebuild the thing from scratch.

Ok, I'm just speculating here. But that's how most web application projects work. I know, because I'm usually one of the new people who comes in to clean up the mess

 

[kidcoos3]

Lisa, I'm glad you are participating. This is the list I have so far:

MaryJo rm 6134
Sandaneli rm 2017
Bellelinus rm 5020
PixieDustII rm 6550
Islandmom3 rm 5634
LoveBeast rm 7501
MrsG rm 6580
Salliep rom 7546
alexturner


I also have JoAnn, Izzie and Leslie on my list but I'm not sure if they are participating or not. I think I started a list for people who said they were't going to participate.

Anyone else interested please PM me, I'm afraid I may miss it with so many posts.

Sandra

As of now, I don't plan to participate - I want to, but I just think it will be too much for me - maybe next time.

I've had no luck at all getting into the DCL site today Helen. I hope it's not my booking that's mucked it up as when I was on the phone to them yesterday they said that there were "issues" with the website and that they were going to be "looking into it today"

I think the "issue" is their website and response to the problems.

I ususally eat at Topsiders, but since they are moving people directly up to 9 for the announcement, Parrot Cay is more likely to be empty. I've never eaten there after boarding - is it a buffet also?




Actually, if it's a typical scenario it went more like this:
- Disney hired an outside firm to build the site....
- The firm went way over budget
- Either the original developers have left or Disney fired them and hired a different firm or hired in-house people.
- The new people looked at the original software and realized it's poorly designed and built garbage.
- The current team is somehow keeping it limping along at very high cost until someone figures out what they want to do about the situation, or can come up with a budget to fix it - or - the current management is so embarassed about the situation they won't admit to upper management that they need $100's of thousands more to rebuild the thing from scratch.

Ok, I'm just speculating here. But that's how most web application projects work. I know, because I'm usually one of the new people who comes in to clean up the mess

Not sure where we'll eat - got on late for our first cruise, wasn't an issue. Glad that you're a mess cleaner upper and not a mess maker!!

 

[MrsG]

Lisa, I'm glad you are participating. This is the list I have so far:

MaryJo rm 6134
Sandaneli rm 2017
Bellelinus rm 5020
PixieDustII rm 6550
Islandmom3 rm 5634
LoveBeast rm 7501
MrsG rm 6580
Salliep rom 7546
alexturner


I also have JoAnn, Izzie and Leslie on my list but I'm not sure if they are participating or not. I think I started a list for people who said they were't going to participate.

Anyone else interested please PM me, I'm afraid I may miss it with so many posts.

Sandra

Sandra, I sent you a PM. I am NOT participating in the fish extender but I am participating in the grab bag. I thought you were keeping track of the grab bag list, too. Sorry. Can you remove me from the very nice list you posted on the first page. Is any one doing a list for the grab bag?

Andrew I thought that at first too, then I read it as the Second seaday meaning the Friday?

What does anyone think???

Thanks, Helen. I thought as Andrew did that it was the first day!!! I guess I can't read!!! I fixed it on my calendar, too.

I think its a lower deck but not one, IN LA we went in on deck 2,

Last year in 2006 they missed out the family name announcement.

They always get Stephens name wrong.

Helen, I read somewhere that because of the different set up in Barca, you are taken in an elevator up to deck nine, and announced there (and appear on the Jumbotron).

I am sure that I also read this somewhere, Julie. Now I know I'm not crazy!

I prefer Parrot Cay, On our first cruise we went to topsiders and it was CHAOS. Very crowded and difficult to find a seat, we had our carryon bags and there wasn't enough room for them. It was actually stressful.

On the second cruise we went to Parrot Cay, were shown to our seat next to a large porthole. We were able to leave our carryon bags at the table where there was lots of room. We enjoyed the lunch very much and were quite relaxed at the end of lunch. We found it a much better way to go. But everyone has different likes and dislikes etc... This is just what works better for us.


Sandra

This sounds just like our experience at Topsiders, Sandra. I think I would like to avoid the business of Topsiders, if we can.

 

[jlawall]

We've never done this either - we did try to get tickets once but it was sold out.

I am planning on going to Guest services when we board.

I agree, I plan to buy for the week, due to it selling out!

 

[jlawall]

Just wondered if anyone remembers what they have read about the embarkation process.

Do we board on deck 1?

When do they announce you?

Dave gets very embarrassed about this - mainly because they have trouble pronouncing our surname.

I am hoping to visit guest services as soon as we board.

Don't tell Dave! I read on a blog that they take you up to Deck 9 and you are announced on the large screen up there!

 

[jlawall]

Where do you like to eat lunch on the first day

Parrot Cay or topsiders?



We always go to topsiders. dave likes to be outside - Iam usually so thrilled that im on the ship at this point I dont care

Last year was great - the Cm's were diredcting everyone to Parrott Cay but we went straight up to deck 9. I made spa reservations and then we were the only ones at topsiders.

I usually like to go to Parrot Cay, it's more relaxing (they serve you instead of a buffet.) After a day of travel, I like to relax alittle! Usually, the later you arrive the more likely that you will go to Topsiders.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Don't tell Dave! I read on a blog that they take you up to Deck 9 and you are announced on the large screen up there!

That would be so great

 

[jlawall]

Lisa, I'm glad you are participating. This is the list I have so far:

MaryJo rm 6134
Sandaneli rm 2017
Bellelinus rm 5020
PixieDustII rm 6550
Islandmom3 rm 5634
LoveBeast rm 7501
MrsG rm 6580
Salliep rom 7546
alexturner


I also have JoAnn, Izzie and Leslie on my list but I'm not sure if they are participating or not. I think I started a list for people who said they were't going to participate.

Anyone else interested please PM me, I'm afraid I may miss it with so many posts.

Sandra

Thx Sandra, I'm not participating, I'm afraid we'll be too busy with excursions and my onboard time will be more limited than usual!

 

[jlawall]

I prefer Parrot Cay, On our first cruise we went to topsiders and it was CHAOS. Very crowded and difficult to find a seat, we had our carryon bags and there wasn't enough room for them. It was actually stressful.

On the second cruise we went to Parrot Cay, were shown to our seat next to a large porthole. We were able to leave our carryon bags at the table where there was lots of room. We enjoyed the lunch very much and were quite relaxed at the end of lunch. We found it a much better way to go. But everyone has different likes and dislikes etc... This is just what works better for us.


Sandra

This is exactly why I prefer PC, however, it may depend upon when you arrive as to how crowded TS is?

 

[jlawall]

I have been popping in and out on this board, lurking more than anything, but I had to share this with you all. Here we are, about 3 weeks out from the cruise and on my way into work today I was involved in a minor car crash. No injuries, thank God, but the other driver jumped out of his car and stormed back to my car. I jumped out and noticed that he was a dwarf. He looked up at me ( I am 6' 4"), and angrily said "I'm not happy!" To which I replied . . . . . . .





"Then which one are you, Grumpy?"

[Note: this is a joke -- it did not actually happen, but when I heard it, I had to share it. Back to your regular programming.

Wow, you're nuts!!

 

[jlawall]

I ususally eat at Topsiders, but since they are moving people directly up to 9 for the announcement, Parrot Cay is more likely to be empty. I've never eaten there after boarding - is it a buffet also?

Actually, now that you mentioned it, it is a buffet! But there is more table service than at Topsiders, they usually serve you your drinks and for me, it's a little more relaxing!




Actually, if it's a typical scenario it went more like this:
- Disney hired an outside firm to build the site....
- The firm went way over budget
- Either the original developers have left or Disney fired them and hired a different firm or hired in-house people.
- The new people looked at the original software and realized it's poorly designed and built garbage.
- The current team is somehow keeping it limping along at very high cost until someone figures out what they want to do about the situation, or can come up with a budget to fix it - or - the current management is so embarassed about the situation they won't admit to upper management that they need $100's of thousands more to rebuild the thing from scratch.

Ok, I'm just speculating here. But that's how most web application projects work. I know, because I'm usually one of the new people who comes in to clean up the mess

YOU'RE PROBABLY RIGHT!

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Another thing sorted tonight...I've got the goodie/gift bag done