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

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just checking in to say hello, the port pictures a good thanks.

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi all,

The port photos are great thanks

I am getting excited - time does seem to be moving faster. It wont be long until its 5 months and we get the brochures. I love it when DCL sends us letters (sad I know)

Today I paid £84 to BA for an extra bag - I can now have 2 cases - I was stressing over the oringinal 23kg pp.

Just wondering
Has any of the UK passengers got a European Health insurance card (The card that replaces the E111 form).
I completed the application online and it has only taken 3 days to arrive!

Oh well take care xx

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi all,

The port photos are great thanks

I am getting excited - time does seem to be moving faster. It wont be long until its 5 months and we get the brochures. I love it when DCL sends us letters (sad I know)

Today I paid £84 to BA for an extra bag - I can now have 2 cases - I was stressing over the oringinal 23kg pp.

Just wondering
Has any of the UK passengers got a European Health insurance card (The card that replaces the E111 form).
I completed the application online and it has only taken 3 days to arrive!

Oh well take care xx

Havent done the med card will do that later thanks for the link, I am on BA so will need to check that.

 

[kyla]

We also booked the Grand Marina on our own for pre and post cruise nights. Does anyone know if the terminal is in walking
distance of the hotel?

The Port Bus - from what I can tell - stops there at the Columbus memorial and will take you to Terminal C (where the Disney Magic will be). Not sure if it costs anything. Talking to friends that tried to walk it to the terminal said they were told it would take another 30 minutes when they got to the Columbus memorial (they were coming from city center), so they gave up and hailed a taxi. I'm not sure how you get across that bridge though if you are not in a vehicle. I'm also wondering if the Grand Marina will provide some kind of shuttle service, although that will probably cost. The taxi should be relatively cheap since its such a short distance.

 

[kyla]

Havent done the med card will do that later thanks for the link, I am on BA so will need to check that.

Ok, what are you guys talking about . I'm on British Air, if thats what BA stands for.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ok, what are you guys talking about . I'm on British Air, if thats what BA stands for.

Yes BA = British Airways

 

[MrsJobba1]

Ok, what are you guys talking about . I'm on British Air, if thats what BA stands for.

Hi Kyla,

1) BA - British airways have just announced "New simpler baggage policy -with major changes "
With this in mind we have announced a new simpler checked and excess baggage policy, which will come into effect on 13 February 2007.
see http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bgpolicy/public/en_gb#allowance for details.
You can now pre- book extra baggage and the cost is 30% cheaper on line I paid £42 per journey instead of £60.

2) European med card - European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only treatment provided under the state scheme is covered. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you.
That is the card I was refering too

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi Kyla,

1) BA - British airways have just announced "New simpler baggage policy -with major changes "
With this in mind we have announced a new simpler checked and excess baggage policy, which will come into effect on 13 February 2007.
see http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bgpolicy/public/en_gb#allowance for details.
You can now pre- book extra baggage and the cost is 30% cheaper on line I paid £42 per journey instead of £60.

One bag free per person??? anysize?

 

[MrsJobba1]

A single allowance system based on the number of bags that can be checked in will be introduced for travel from 13 February 2007.

FIRST and Club World
Customers will be able to check three bags into the aircraft hold free of charge.

Club Europe and World Traveller Plus
Customers will be able to check two bags into the aircraft hold free of charge.

World Traveller*, Euro Traveller, BA Connect & UK Domestic
Customers will be able to check one bag into the aircraft hold free of charge.



Key changes for Longhaul customers*
FIRST Club World World Traveller Plus World Traveller*
3 bags 3 bags 2 bags 1 bag
(23kg each)^ (23kg each)^ (23kg each)^ (23kg)^

*World Traveller customers travelling / connecting to or from the US, Canada, Caribbean, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico will continue to be allowed two checked bags in line with the local government regulations.

^To allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.


Key changes for Shorthaul customers*
Club Europe Euro Traveller Domestic
2 bags (23kg each)^ 1 bag (23kg)^ 1 bag (23kg)^


*World Traveller customers travelling / connecting to or from the US, Canada, Caribbean, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico will continue to be allowed two checked bags in line with the local government regulations.

^To allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.

Infants will be allowed to check one bag, plus a collapsible baby buggy and a car seat, into the aircraft hold free of charge in all classes on all routes.
For any connecting journey on British Airways, the most generous allowance will apply.
Customers will be able to carry one piece of sporting equipment free of charge in addition to their checked baggage allowance.
The new British Airways policy has a maximum bag weight of 23kg (51lbs). However, to allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.
Maximum size and weight
We will not accept oversized items exceeding 2.5m x 1.00m x 0.80m (98in x 39in x 31in), with the following exceptions: musical instruments, electric wheelchairs, some sporting items, TV news cameras, commercial spares. If you are travelling with any of these items, please notify us at the time of booking, or at a minimum of 24 hours before departure.

The new British Airways baggage policy has a maximum bag weight of 23kg (51lbs). However, to allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.

Excess Baggage
Excess baggage charges will be standardised across the network from 13 February 2007.

All baggage in excess of free checked baggage allowances will be charged at a fixed fee depending on the length of the journey.

For customers transferring flights, a single charge based on the longest flight will apply.

Customers on most routes can pre-pay online for their excess baggage and receive a 30% discount on airport charges, when travel is completed by 30 September 2007. The pre-pay facility can be accessed through Manage My Booking. Pre-pay is not available on certain routes, and some credit cards cannot be used as payment methods.

Excess baggage will be charged at a fixed fee per bag. The fixed fee is set according to whether the customer is travelling on a domestic (£30), shorthaul (£60) or longhaul (£120) flight.



Excess baggage charged at a fixed fee
Longhaul Shorthaul UK Domestic
£120 per bag or £84 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount available when travel is completed by 30 September 2007). £60 per bag or £42 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount available when travel is completed by 30 September 2007). £30 per bag or £21 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount available when travel is completed by 30 September 2007).


Baggage Policy may vary on Franchise airlines. Please contact your local BA office for details.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

A single allowance system based on the number of bags that can be checked in will be introduced for travel from 13 February 2007.

FIRST and Club World
Customers will be able to check three bags into the aircraft hold free of charge.

Club Europe and World Traveller Plus
Customers will be able to check two bags into the aircraft hold free of charge.

World Traveller*, Euro Traveller, BA Connect & UK Domestic
Customers will be able to check one bag into the aircraft hold free of charge.



Key changes for Longhaul customers*
FIRST Club World World Traveller Plus World Traveller*
3 bags 3 bags 2 bags 1 bag
(23kg each)^ (23kg each)^ (23kg each)^ (23kg)^

*World Traveller customers travelling / connecting to or from the US, Canada, Caribbean, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico will continue to be allowed two checked bags in line with the local government regulations.

^To allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.


Key changes for Shorthaul customers*
Club Europe Euro Traveller Domestic
2 bags (23kg each)^ 1 bag (23kg)^ 1 bag (23kg)^


*World Traveller customers travelling / connecting to or from the US, Canada, Caribbean, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico will continue to be allowed two checked bags in line with the local government regulations.

^To allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.

Infants will be allowed to check one bag, plus a collapsible baby buggy and a car seat, into the aircraft hold free of charge in all classes on all routes.
For any connecting journey on British Airways, the most generous allowance will apply.
Customers will be able to carry one piece of sporting equipment free of charge in addition to their checked baggage allowance.
The new British Airways policy has a maximum bag weight of 23kg (51lbs). However, to allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.
Maximum size and weight
We will not accept oversized items exceeding 2.5m x 1.00m x 0.80m (98in x 39in x 31in), with the following exceptions: musical instruments, electric wheelchairs, some sporting items, TV news cameras, commercial spares. If you are travelling with any of these items, please notify us at the time of booking, or at a minimum of 24 hours before departure.

The new British Airways baggage policy has a maximum bag weight of 23kg (51lbs). However, to allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007.

Excess Baggage
Excess baggage charges will be standardised across the network from 13 February 2007.

All baggage in excess of free checked baggage allowances will be charged at a fixed fee depending on the length of the journey.

For customers transferring flights, a single charge based on the longest flight will apply.

Customers on most routes can pre-pay online for their excess baggage and receive a 30% discount on airport charges, when travel is completed by 30 September 2007. The pre-pay facility can be accessed through Manage My Booking. Pre-pay is not available on certain routes, and some credit cards cannot be used as payment methods.

Excess baggage will be charged at a fixed fee per bag. The fixed fee is set according to whether the customer is travelling on a domestic (£30), shorthaul (£60) or longhaul (£120) flight.



Excess baggage charged at a fixed fee
Longhaul Shorthaul UK Domestic
£120 per bag or £84 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount available when travel is completed by 30 September 2007). £60 per bag or £42 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount available when travel is completed by 30 September 2007). £30 per bag or £21 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount available when travel is completed by 30 September 2007).


Baggage Policy may vary on Franchise airlines. Please contact your local BA office for details.

Thank you I am going Business I think thats club europe two bags each

 

[FutureSailor]

Cruise Ship / Port Calendar: http://www.cruisecal.info/portal/Ports/tabid/404/Default.aspx

Our most crowded port will be Naples:

• 7:00 AM -- Voyager of the Seas
• 8:00 AM -- Disney Magic
• 1:00 PM -- Costa Europa

Thanks for the link! Trying to figure out what time we REALLY are going to be in port, though, is likely going to drive me insane: just for Naples, the cruisecal site has the Magic in port at 8:00am; the disney cruise website now says 7:30 am; and the confirmation I received on board says 6:30 am . . .

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thanks for the link! Trying to figure out what time we REALLY are going to be in port, though, is likely going to drive me insane: just for Naples, the cruisecal site has the Magic in port at 8:00am; the disney cruise website now says 7:30 am; and the confirmation I received on board says 6:30 am . . .

Its on Disney time, maybe they do not know the time differences in europe?

 

[Ruth B]

Hi Kyla,

1) BA - British airways have just announced "New simpler baggage policy -with major changes "
With this in mind we have announced a new simpler checked and excess baggage policy, which will come into effect on 13 February 2007.
see http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bgpolicy/public/en_gb#allowance for details.
You can now pre- book extra baggage and the cost is 30% cheaper on line I paid £42 per journey instead of £60.

Hi Helan,
My son and I are also flying BA. Does the £42 cover the extra bag both ways??. Thanks for alerting us to this

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi Helan,
My son and I are also flying BA. Does the £42 cover the extra bag both ways??. Thanks for alerting us to this

No its one way only -£84 in total for both ways

 

[Ruth B]

No its one way only -£84 in total for both ways

gosh that the cost of another seat!, think i only paid £100 for each of our tickets. Maybe i'll get a friend to come with handluggage only!!

"The new British Airways baggage policy has a maximum bag weight of 23kg (51lbs). However, to allow our customers to become familiar with our new baggage policy and weight limitations, we will continue to accept bags at check-in weighing up to 32kgs for travel completed by 30 September 2007. ", does anyone know if this statement applies to shorthall( eg UK to Barcelona) flight or only long hall ones?

Normally i take one large case( normally weight 30K) as travelelling alone with son, so he doesn't have to carry extra

 

[jlawall]

Ok, not to change the subject, but I was telling my class about this cruise AND I GOT REALLY EXCITED...........This is such a dream come true!!!

Anyone else psyched!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ok, not to change the subject, but I was telling my class about this cruise AND I GOT REALLY EXCITED...........This is such a dream come true!!!

Anyone else psyched!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It will be really really good YES!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hope you are all having a good weekend, I have just been reconfirming my shore trips for this cruise to ensure all ok.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Mr Andrew - seems like I've heard that name before????

Anyway, just popped over here to show my oldest the difference in boards. We too are on this cruise. Didn't put two and two together until tonight - Your on top of the ball - We're winging it - we 'ascared' of the flight and we're intimidated but we'll jump on the bandwagon soon enough!

Any hints you can toss our way?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Mr Andrew - seems like I've heard that name before????

Anyway, just popped over here to show my oldest the difference in boards. We too are on this cruise. Didn't put two and two together until tonight - Your on top of the ball - We're winging it - we 'ascared' of the flight and we're intimidated but we'll jump on the bandwagon soon enough!

Any hints you can toss our way?

This thread travels a bit!!! slower than the other one, what tips would you like?