July 6, 2010 - 7/6/2010 ~ Pounds to Rubles ~ Mickey invades the Baltic Sea

[aurorafan65]

wanted to mention that in the regular cruise forum - the person who does the mickey ears for the stateroom doors did one with a viking helmet

 

[bhayes]

Hi Denise,

I have all names except for 2 cabins. I sent them both a PM today asking for names. Hopefully, I will have complete very soon!

Is anyone else interested in joining?

Joanne

Joanne -

Don't know if our names got added to the FE list (couldn't locate the list of participating names)... we are definately interested in participating. It will be Me (Bridget), Dh (Otis), DS11 (Zach), and DD9 (hannah). We do not have our cabin # assignment yet.

Thanks,
Bridget

 

[Deb T.]

We do not have our cabin # assignment yet.

Bridget

Bridget, have you checked your reservation on DCL's website recently? Our GTY4 cabin was assigned almost two months ago.

 

[bhayes]

Bridget, have you checked your reservation on DCL's website recently? Our GTY4 cabin was assigned almost two months ago.

Checked this morning, still couldn't find an assigned number. Think I am going to give them a call! Need to start working on those door signs!

 

[Deb T.]

Checked this morning, still couldn't find an assigned number. Think I am going to give them a call! Need to start working on those door signs!

Wow - I'm sure you're on pins and needles waiting to know! I'd be a basket case! Hopefully, you'll find out when you call. I think they're open for another hour and a half today. GOOD LUCK!!!!

 

[el_bandito]

Check it off the bucket list. And at this point i think it's the highlight of my trip.

Just bought tickets to see Henry VIII at the Globe before we leave on the cruise. Royal Shakesperian theater... Wooo hooo... That and the Russian Ballet. what a trip.

 

[el_bandito]

Bridget, have you checked your reservation on DCL's website recently? Our GTY4 cabin was assigned almost two months ago.

just called on our GTY.... no luck. they say 1 month out. Wow. has anyone ever been bumped?

 

[Deb T.]

just called on our GTY.... no luck. they say 1 month out. Wow. has anyone ever been bumped?

Oh my. So sorry you have to wait another month to find out your cabin number. Sending more pixie dust your way that maybe this means you get an upgrade!

 

[bhayes]

just called on our GTY.... no luck. they say 1 month out. Wow. has anyone ever been bumped?

Got the same info when I called. Room Assignments will happen 1 month out. We got bumped on our last Disney Cruise (went from 2 adjoining 8s to 2 adjoining 4s).

 

[Deb T.]

Got the same info when I called. Room Assignments will happen 1 month out. We got bumped on our last Disney Cruise (went from 2 adjoining 8s to 2 adjoining 4s).

More pixie dust for you, too!

 

[el_bandito]

Got the same info when I called. Room Assignments will happen 1 month out. We got bumped on our last Disney Cruise (went from 2 adjoining 8s to 2 adjoining 4s).

cat 8 to cat 4??? that would be awesome. reverse is what i'm worried about

 

[el_bandito]

So,,,, i'm at a complete loss on hotels. 4 of us.. 2 adults and 2 kids but they are teenagers to in the europe world it's really 4 adults.

so... we get there the 4th. suggestions? I'm spending a fortune already but don't think i need 4 / 5 star in london. just convenient and definitely need at least king for wife and me or two doubles.

ideas?

 

[APinCA]

Yea! Ceremony of the Keys ticket came yesterday I was checking the mail daily since I'd sent the request on April 14 -the same day as aurorafan65. I guess mail to and from CA takes a week longer than PA We'll be going on July 3. Anyone else going on the 3rd?

Now I can plan the rest of our time in London

 

[goingsouth]

So,,,, i'm at a complete loss on hotels. 4 of us.. 2 adults and 2 kids but they are teenagers to in the europe world it's really 4 adults.

so... we get there the 4th. suggestions? I'm spending a fortune already but don't think i need 4 / 5 star in london. just convenient and definitely need at least king for wife and me or two doubles.

ideas?

I know that the Premier Inn County Hall allows 4 to a room. Great location, too.

joanne

 

[goingsouth]

Joanne -

Don't know if our names got added to the FE list (couldn't locate the list of participating names)... we are definately interested in participating. It will be Me (Bridget), Dh (Otis), DS11 (Zach), and DD9 (hannah). We do not have our cabin # assignment yet.

Thanks,
Bridget

I did have you on the list Bridget, but I needed the info you just provided.
Thanks!

We now have 19 cabins participating.

joanne

 

[aurorafan65]

Yea! Ceremony of the Keys ticket came yesterday I was checking the mail daily since I'd sent the request on April 14 -the same day as aurorafan65. I guess mail to and from CA takes a week longer than PA We'll be going on July 3. Anyone else going on the 3rd?

Now I can plan the rest of our time in London

YEAH! I'm so happy you got them! I can't believe none of us got the same dates - we're the 2nd, you are the 3rd & Kim (Scooby76) is the 4th

 

[DW2DH&DS]

Beth let me know how the packing cubes work. It sounds like you'll start packing before I will. I received mine as well. I also have a question for you. You said you had ordered all your currencies, including rubles. I thought we could not take any rubles on our own into Russia. Did you find out something different?

No...i heard the same, but BofA allowed me to purchase some so i did

I don't know don't know if you know this, but you're not allowed to take Rubles into Russia or out of it.

Yes, i know this, but when BofA was willing to exchange currency, i just got some. I won't say I have any!! i'll stick them in my bra or something.

YEAH! I'm so happy you got them! I can't believe none of us got the same dates - we're the 2nd, you are the 3rd & Kim (Scooby76) is the 4th

we are on the 1st!!!

 

[Disney Rocks]

No...i heard the same, but BofA allowed me to purchase some so i did



Yes, i know this, but when BofA was willing to exchange currency, i just got some. I won't say I have any!! i'll stick them in my bra or something.



we are on the 1st!!!

I am really confused as to how we get rubles for the Russian Ballet excursion if we can't take rubles into Russia. The excursion specified the need for currency (rubles) to buy drinks and souvenirs during intermission because they don't accept credit cards. Also, DCL sells rubles on the ship. What would be the point of that if you can't bring them into Russia or is that not considered bringing them into Russia because the ship is in Russia at the time? How does one know how much they need to bring on shore knowing that we can't bring them back to the ship with us? As you can see, I am totally confused with the use of rubles.

 

[APinCA]

we are on the 1st!!!

I guess they don't want all of us together. Spread us out so we don't cause any trouble

 

[aurorafan65]

I guess they don't want all of us together. Spread us out so we don't cause any trouble

you're right, it might get a little out of hand with all of us on 1 night