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

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I think it was on one of the trip reports on this site, although poss on the Bloggs of all ears net, you can book it about 30-45 days in advance for a time slot.

UPDATE.


WWW.OPAPISA.IT

45 DAYS in advance E17pp tower tickets

Practical information > Tickets
Ordinary tickets
Leaning Tower
On the spot euro 15
Purchase online euro 17
Cathedral*
euro 2
1 Entrance
Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 5
2 Entrances
Cathedral or Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 6
5 Entrances
Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, Opera Museum, Sinopie Museum
euro 10


School groups
Cathedral*
euro 1
1 Entrance
Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 2
2 Entrances
Cathedral or Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 3
5 Entrances
Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, Opera Museum, Sinopie Museum
euro 5

We inform you that for school groups a didactic workshop is available.
*From 1 November to 1 March entrance to the Cathedral is free of charge.
Practical information > Tickets
Additional information
Tickets cannot be reimbursed for any reason.

The monuments may be temporarily closed for restoration or maintenance works and restricted access areas may be extended according to internal technical requirements. We apologize from now for any inconvenience caused to visitors.

Access to some normally open areas may be restricted in case of particularly bad weather conditions.

The lawn of the square is to be considered as an area to be respected: in order to facilitate the maintenance operations carried out by our personnel, do help us to protect it and keep it in proper conditions. We have reserved the wide space behind the Baptistry to visitors: there you can walk on the lawn, but please comply with basic good behaviour standards. It is always forbidden by the law to play football or practice any other sport (Court Order no. 371 of 3/April/1998).

It is strictly forbidden to access the square from 23:00 to 07:00. Normally, walking along the street - Via del Duomo is allowed.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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Leaning Tower
Leaning Tower advance registration service
This section allows you to purchase online your ticket for the Leaning Tower in advance (at least 15 days ahead of time).
We suggest you to exploit this advance registration service especially on summer, when tickets, sold on a first come first serve basis, are often sold out.
At the moment this section of the Opera Primaziale web site, as requires a link to a financial institution, is still not available in the high accessability version.

Go to On-Line ticket office of the Leaning Tower.

1. Choose the date of your visit

Choose the date of your visit (tickets are available starting 16 days from today until 45 days from today):

Choose the month and day in wich you would like to visit the tower. Barred dates show unavailability of tickets.
note: read the sale information before purchasing.

July 2007
SALE INFORMATION:


General informations:
For security reasons, children under 8 years old are not allowed to access the Leaning Tower.
The visit will last about 30 minutes on the whole and the tourists will be led by the staff of Opera della Primaziale Pisana.
Buying Process:
To buy your tickets to visit the tower you must follow four easy moves:
Choose the date of your visit
Choose the time of your visit and the number of tickets you would like to buy
Fill-in and submit the form with your personal data
Print the voucher that is proof of your payment
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Payment conditions:
Tickets must be payd using credit card and Euro is the only accepted currency.
Ticket price 15 Euro
Adv. sale fee 2 Euro
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Once the tourist hands in the voucher, the cashier gives him the ticket for the visit. The ticket is valid only for the time shown on the ticket and the voucher The tourist must show the cashier the same document that appears in the voucher.
The tourist has to go to the proper left-luggage office to hand in bags/luggage before starting the visit.


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For our day you can book from tommorrow!!

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Laura...

You're embarassing me. Like I really need any help doin' that on my own...

I'm sorry I can't join you folks on the sailing. You don't know how much I really want to go - but as mentioned earlier, I cannot this time around. Maybe next time, eh? And as for what I'm doin' here if I'm NOT sailing with ya... I'm just havin' a little fun sending a bit of good cheer (I hope) to some friends who are are sailing with ya who also happen to be scheduled to party with us on the PC REPO in Aug of 2008.

So - if you've only read thruough the last 10 pages - that's great! I remember the first time I was discovering this DIS thing - it was just prior to my 3rd Disney cruise. The folks who preceeded me and were already organizing THEIR DIS diversions on the sailing were a wild looking bunch. AND I was (at the time) a newish and reserved fellow - who soon discovered the majority of DIS folks are really REALLY NICE folks who take the voyage to another level. You don't have to go hog wild if you're not ready - and even if ya don't go hog wild and pack token gifts for EVERY DIS family (as I usually do) ... or organize semi-private ... previously UNHEARD of diversions (as I usually do)... then just go with the flow and have a look forward to havin' a little fun which you're unlikely to see on ANY OTHER CRUISE LINE!

Seriously, I had so much fun without the DIS community on Disney - that I must confess that of the (at that time) 13 cruises we'd taken a few years ago ... the DISNEY line was the first one we EVER repeated consecutively. IE, we had never repeated sailing a cruise line - let alone ship .... until we cruised Disney. SO by implication we had found a new FAVORITE cruise line in DCL. Now mix in the DIS and it's more then meets the eye in my opinion.

SO read on and kick your enthusiasm up a notch. And if ya want ideas on what to pack for your DIS pals - I can offer hints if ya PM me. From the simple to the sophisticated. Cheap to the not so cheap. AND ... I can only assume the gang has everyone doing fish extenders, right?

And thanks Andrew for alerting me to Lauras' generous and potentially misguided remarks (chuckles).... I don't know if I'm really all that! It sounds so sugar coated... ya know. speaking of which, Laura I now am indebted to you to the sum of a candy sprinkle covered mickey bar!

And Andrew... My older daughter and I are now amidst watching our first Dr Who episode of the new season. Rose and the Doctor are going forward in time... 10,000 years ... 12,005 the new Roman Empire. Now they're going to .... ? <steady silent grinnin'> This episode is "at the worlds end" I think... so this is NOT the new season. DRAT! I'll have to wait until July 6th to catch it in the US on the SciFi channel! .... Wahhhah!!!

Hey - I thought what happened on the thread - stayed on the thread! Just Kidding - now I'm

Why pick on me.

BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT WHILE JULIE IS GONE!

I have been updating as requested but not to your colorful standards.

PS I was upgraded to room 8030, its got a name 'The Walt Disney suite', its next to the lifts or should I keep my exsisting one???

BRAGGERT!


BTW, is anyone interested in playing a game of tag? We did it on a previous cruise and it was soooo much fun. There are rules and only people that sign up for it get 'tagged'.

Rules are simple - you get tagged on your door with a Mickey Magnet. You sign on the back and move it forward. You cannot have more than 1 Mickey magnet at one time. You move it on as fast as you can. And basically see how many times it makes the rounds. There's a little bit more but I just thought about this? It was hilarious coming back to the cabin and seeing this big old mickey magnet on your door saying - you've been tagged! Sorta like Hot Potato.

Anyone interested?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Seriously? That is awesome... but then, you ARE Admiral Andrew. They must have heard of your pirated connections. hmmm? I mean

I wish.... I was only joking to see if you are awake!!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Originally Posted by Andrew DEREK UK
Why pick on me.

BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT WHILE JULIE IS GONE!

I have been updating as requested but not to your colorful standards.

PS I was upgraded to room 8030, its got a name 'The Walt Disney suite', its next to the lifts or should I keep my exsisting one???

Blood pressure up, someone mention TEA BAGS? or Captain tea bags, shes on a long cruise!!!

 

[kyla]

Evening all,

Just dropping in quick as I'm still working on my observation lesson. Just to give you a heads up.

I have just ordered my metro travel cards. It is a pass that you can use on metro or bus for unlimited travel. I got the 4 nights for 17 .5 Euros.
(It was 3 euro certified delivery)

The website says it takes 10 working days for delivery in EU countries and 15 working days for all other countries. Therefore if you are in the states and considering them I would order them soon !

http://www.tmb.net/en_US/barcelona/moute/targetes/targetes.jsp

http://www.tmb.net/en_US/barcelona/moute/moute.jsp

I was just going to get the turist bus ticket but thought I would just buy it there at one of the tourist information spots. Do you think its wiser to order ahead of time?

 

[kyla]

Hi sorry for delay, please can I have 3 lanyards, no reels please. Will pay you in Terminal at Barcelons. Do you want $ or will euros be acceptable? Many thanks

Either would be acceptable. See you in Barcelona.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

BRAGGERT!


BTW, is anyone interested in playing a game of tag? We did it on a previous cruise and it was soooo much fun. There are rules and only people that sign up for it get 'tagged'.

Rules are simple - you get tagged on your door with a Mickey Magnet. You sign on the back and move it forward. You cannot have more than 1 Mickey magnet at one time. You move it on as fast as you can. And basically see how many times it makes the rounds. There's a little bit more but I just thought about this? It was hilarious coming back to the cabin and seeing this big old mickey magnet on your door saying - you've been tagged! Sorta like Hot Potato.

Anyone interested?

Luara how can I say this 'no' with 7 ports in 11days I will be toooooo tied to do anything!!! ( good idea for repo with all thoose sea days)


I did suggest a countdown tag and there hasnt been one tonight, maybe becuase we couldnt agree last night.

 

[MrsG]

Practical information > Tickets
Ordinary tickets
Leaning Tower
On the spot euro 15
Purchase online euro 17
Cathedral*
euro 2
1 Entrance
Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 5
2 Entrances
Cathedral or Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 6
5 Entrances
Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, Opera Museum, Sinopie Museum
euro 10


School groups
Cathedral*
euro 1
1 Entrance
Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 2
2 Entrances
Cathedral or Baptistery or Monumental Cemetery or Opera Museum or Sinopie Museum
euro 3
5 Entrances
Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, Opera Museum, Sinopie Museum
euro 5

We inform you that for school groups a didactic workshop is available.
*From 1 November to 1 March entrance to the Cathedral is free of charge.
Practical information > Tickets
Additional information
Tickets cannot be reimbursed for any reason.

The monuments may be temporarily closed for restoration or maintenance works and restricted access areas may be extended according to internal technical requirements. We apologize from now for any inconvenience caused to visitors.

Access to some normally open areas may be restricted in case of particularly bad weather conditions.

The lawn of the square is to be considered as an area to be respected: in order to facilitate the maintenance operations carried out by our personnel, do help us to protect it and keep it in proper conditions. We have reserved the wide space behind the Baptistry to visitors: there you can walk on the lawn, but please comply with basic good behaviour standards. It is always forbidden by the law to play football or practice any other sport (Court Order no. 371 of 3/April/1998).

It is strictly forbidden to access the square from 23:00 to 07:00. Normally, walking along the street - Via del Duomo is allowed.

Thanks Andrew

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

NOW 'DREAMS' SAYS

Not including today as its nearly gone here.

Welcome ANDREW

Your Vacation begins in

38 Days​

 

[kyla]

Lanyard Status 6/19:
Order is Made!
I have 2 lanyards available, although I haven't heard back from ukmickeyc yet. Please contact pm me if you are interested in getting a lanyard.
6/14 Lanyards are being made. I got some extra just in case.

Disneylover is making name cards for the lanyards, so please contact her to let her know what name to print.

ORDER INFORMATION:
Design E is the lanyard chosen by our DIS group (see below)
Cost will be $2.63 per lanyard which includes a badge holder
Add $1 for each reel. Let me know if you want black or red reels. If you don't say, it will be black.
Total for a lanyard with reel is $3.63.
Here is what the badge holder looks like: http://www.kennyproducts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=KPI&Product_Code=370
Here are the badge reels. I'll be ordering either black or translucent red (let me know your choice) http://www.kennyproducts.com/Mercha...en=PROD&Store_Code=KPI&Product_Code=425-blank

PICKUP INFORMATION
I will be at the Barcelona port terminal for checkin at noon on the 28th, so please look for me there or if you see the lanyard around somone's neck, ask where they got it and you'll find me. I also will bring lanyards to the DIS meets - whatever is planned and whoever is staying at the Grand Marina, just look me up, I'm there.

Ok so far I have the following interest:
Kyla 9 paid 9 lanyards, 5 reels
Jlawall 7 PAID FOR 7 lanyards, 2 reels
Eeyorelvr10 6 PAIDfor 6 lanyards with 6 RED reels
kidcoos3 5 PAID for 5 lanyards, 5 reels
Andrew UK 4 PAID for 4 lanyards
Salliep 3 PAID for 3 lanyards with 3 (2 RED reels + 1 Black reel)
Pixie DustII 4 PAIDfor 4 lanyards with 4 reels
AnnaS 5 PAIDfor 5 lanyards with 5 reels
disneymagic316 9 PAIDfor 9 lanyards with 9 reels
MrsG 2 PAID2 lanyards, 2 reels
MrsJobba1 2 Barcelona
Lovebeast 4 PAID for 4 lanyards and 3 reels
Iowazipcode 8 PAIDfor 8 lanyards and 8 reels
disneylover 5 5 PAIDfor 5 lanyards
formerCper 4 PAIDfor 4 lanyards, 4 reels
10yrann 8 PAIDfor 8 lanyards
MaryJo 3 PAID for 3 lanyards
LynnTarrant 2 Barcelona
Sandaneli 2 PAIDfor 2 lanyards & 2 reels
JustJus 4 PAID for 4 lanyards and 1 reel
Aurora1959 4 PAID for 4 lanyards and 4 reels
caven 553 7 PAIDfor 7 lanyards and 4 reels
danfromca 6 PAID for 6 lanyards, 6 reels
Bellelinus 4 PAID for 4 lanyards, 1 reel
DisneySpirit 2 PAID for 2 lanyards
donioc 6 PAID for 6 lanyards
disneynutinlondon 4 Barcelona
funluvin 13 PAIDfor 13 lanyards + 13 reels, a mix of black and red reels
Alexcturner 4 PAIDfor 4 lanyards
benspock 4 sending a check
ukmickeyc 3 Barcelona
scottishwee35 2 sending payment for 2 lanyards + 2 reels
bridegirl 11 PAID for 11 lanyards and 11 reels
Total: 163

# badge reels requested:
MrsJobba (2)
salliep (3) 2 red reels and one black
MrsG (2)
AnnaS (5)
eeyorelvr10 (6) RED reels
lovebeast (3)
jlawall (2)
Kidcoos3 (5)
LynnTarrant (2)
justjus (1)
caven553 (4)
Aurora1959 (4)
PixieDustII (4)
disneymagic316 9
Iowazipcode (8)
Danfromca (6)
Disneymagic316 (9)
Bellelinus (1)
formerCPer (4)
disneynutinlondon (4)
sandaneli (2)
funluvin (13) mix of black and red reels
kyla (5)
benspock (4)
bridegirl (11)
scottishwee35 (2)
Total: 121

Lanyard Design Options (by formerCPer): Design E is what is being made up

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thanks Andrew

Thoose who want to book tommorrow, but you have to have a time slot.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I have these in the powerpoint:

 

[eeyorelvr10]

I wish.... I was only joking to see if you are awake!!!

:

Geez! And you ask why we pick on you!


But a good one nonetheless!

Blood pressure up, someone mention TEA BAGS? or Captain tea bags, shes on a long cruise!!!

I"m not gonna laugh too much as then she might start picking on me! But then again - I can't make a pot of coffee either!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I wish.... I was only joking to see if you are awake!!!

You were about to become my alles bestes freunde! (from Fox & the Hound - saw the movie in Germany)

Okay, I'll redo the powerpoint & Excel.... again!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I have these in the powerpoint:

Is that me in 8030??????????????????

Roy wont be happy!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

You were about to become my alles bestes freunde! (from Fox & the Hound - saw the movie in Germany)

Okay, I'll redo the powerpoint & Excel.... again!

Sorry!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Is that me in 8030??????????????????

Roy wont be happy!

Lol, it WAS! Hey, if you're gonna dream, then dream big, huh.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Geez! And you ask why we pick on you!

But a good one nonetheless!

I"m not gonna laugh too much as then she might start picking on me! But then again - I can't make a pot of coffee either!

You dont want ''Julie'' picking on you, any way you are lucky she only picks fights with blokes!!! ( and tea bags).

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Lol, it WAS! Hey, if you're gonna dream, then dream big, huh.

One day my DREAM will come, to have 8030!!!