June 16, 2007 MedHead Cruisers

[PrincessJasmine08]

Sorry, I forgot it's an avatar maleficent I use on my e-mail & on the dis-board it's in my signature. Good catch!

I figured I was just missing something!

 

[wonder]

Steph - yeah that was the other flight I had to choose from but I went for the 2:15 instead. If we get to the airport way early I might see if it's possible to get on that flight.

I knew that by the time we hit Paris the girls would be tired of looking at museums and "stuff" so we decided to stay at DLP. We will do 1 long day in downtown Paris and see what we can see. The two major things we want to see are the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.

We are also going to DLP for 3 days post cruise....How far is the Eiffel Tower and the Museum from Disneyland?? I am still not sure of our flight times until the first of May...I am getting antsy...wanting to make our final plans!!!

 

[DVC4US]

We are also going to DLP for 3 days post cruise....How far is the Eiffel Tower and the Museum from Disneyland?? I am still not sure of our flight times until the first of May...I am getting antsy...wanting to make our final plans!!!

That's great! Maybe we'll see you there. Where are you staying? We are at the Disneyland Paris Hotel. From what I understand it is about 30-45 minutes from DLP to downtown Paris. I believe there is a train and a bus that runs both ways. I am not sure if we will use one of these or not. I need to check with concierge at the hotel to see what our options are.

 

[wonder]

We are staying at Disneyland Newport Bay Club. I was looking at the Disneyland Paris website...it looks so exciting!!! I also need to check into the train and/or bus...I really want my girls (as well as myself!!!) to see downtown Paris!

 

[wonder]

Have you done a lot of research on Disnyeland Paris??? I really need to start looking over that...I have been doing so much with the cruise itself...there is so much to do!!!

 

[Disney Fans]

I want to pull my hair out!
DH emailed asking about what if he took the cruise time off and it has been 2 days and he has heard nothing, but yet he also has heard that his project most likely went hit high time until Aug???
I have a headach!! I want to book but feel we can't due to playing the waiting game from DH's work.
But maybe there is still hope
Sounds like you all are having so much fun!!! taking and thinking about going!!! Hope that is us!!

 

[taysmom]

According to the metro page, it's 35 minutes from DLP to downtown. I looked up the hours of the park while we are there and it's open 10am-10pm. Which works out well..don't have to get up too early and don't get back too late.
We plan on hitting the majors too..eiffel tower the first night and then louve etc. on friday. I think we'll do DLP on thursday. We are taking the eurostar on sat. morning to london, so I don't want to have a late night out of the city then. I was hoping to have time to go to versailles, but it doesn't look like it will work out.
A good friend of mine is going to DLP for a convention next week. She is going to do all of the leg work for me while there. Double up on brochures etc. She's also eurostarring to london, so I feel like I will be doing it before as she'll relate any short cuts or things to avoid! Of course, I'll fill you all in on any particulars.

Everytime I see the count down...I get excited...it's almost time...6 weeks and change!


S

 

[DVC4US]

I have done a little research on DLP but I need to do more and I need to start working on Paris. I have also been trying to read some of the posts on the Disneyland Paris Forum.

Steph - when I pulled up the calendar it shows both parks open at 10am every morning. Disneyland closes at 8pm on Wed-Fri and 10pm on Sat, while the Studios close at 6pm Wed-Fri and 7pm on Sat. I also saw that they have EMH(evening) on the 27th so we might take advantage of that.

Let us know what your friend thinks of DLP.

 

[taysmom]

oh yea..duh darn military time...2000 is 8pm! Maybe we'll do it friday then? I can't get the late hours cause we're not staying at the park. Unless there was something I am missing....anyone??? I didn't even look at the studio, figured I would only have time for the park. Does it look worthwhile?

S

 

[pillow]

LeiLani,

Thanks so much for posting the entertainment info. I'm super excited now!!

Also, Princess Jasmine and I were discussing clothing - what to wear during the day if you want to tour churches. I found some pants at www.campmor.com that zip off at the knee. If its hot, you can just turn your pants into shorts after you leave the churches.

-Jodie

 

[Skallywag]

Steph - yeah that was the other flight I had to choose from but I went for the 2:15 instead. If we get to the airport way early I might see if it's possible to get on that flight.

I knew that by the time we hit Paris the girls would be tired of looking at museums and "stuff" so we decided to stay at DLP. We will do 1 long day in downtown Paris and see what we can see. The two major things we want to see are the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.

We found one of the easies ways to get around Paris is on the boats that travel up and down the seine. Last time with the grandchildren we walked from Notra Dame to the tower but caught the boat back down again as little legs were tired. Have some change ready restrooms in Paris are not free but I cannot remember how much they cost. Would recommend walking up the first part of the tower - believe me it is not that bad and catching the lift to the top if it is open.

Bren

 

[DVC4US]

Steph - I know what you mean, it took me a few minutes to figure out the exact time and then I was surprised that they close so early. But, what can you do? I have looked at both on the website and the studios are okay, so if you can only do one I would just stick with Disneyland.

Jodie - we went round and round with what to wear also and one of the things we looked at were the zip off pants. But we decided to buy very light weight, gauzy material skirts. We figured that way we could wear shorts and then just take the skirts out of our bags and put them on over the shorts. I think either way will work, and the zip off is especially nice for boys or men.(Although DH just gave me a funny look with I suggested them for him ) I guess he will just wear pants.

Brenda - thanks for the info. I will definitely look into the boats. I have a question for you. While in London we are going to the theater to see Mary Poppins. What do Londoners usually wear to the theater? They don't dress up very much in New York anymore so a nice top and a pair of capris would work, but I wasn't sure about london.

Off to do some more research. Have a great Friday!

 

[Skallywag]

Hi everyone,

Friday again where do the weeks go.
Leilani, just wear what you are comfortable with to the theatre you will find that people do not tend to dress up now except if you are going to Opera or similar. Dont forget to take a drink in with you - I hate being robbed of money and I think the prices they charge for a small bottle of water are totally out of order.

We found the boats in Paris were very easy to use and similar to those on the Thames. Think you can see more from the river than on a bus and it is a nice break. In France they are not strict about dress code in churches as they are in Italy. Personally do not like Notre Dame - very dark and gloomy and Gothic. Churches in Italy tend to be very light and decorated so beautifully. In Rome if you have the time go to the top of St. Peters my husband made me walk up but you can take a lift - view from there is well worth the climb.

Anyone staying in London before or after try and have a trip on the London Eye -would recommend booking in advance so as to save time which when you are sight seeing is very precious. We have only done the trip at night and luckily it was a frosty clear night but still want to go back and do during daylight to get bearings. Thames and the bridges are spectacular at night and worth a look particularly Tower Bridge.

Cannot believe it will not be too long before we have our feet on deck.
Bren

 

[also]

Anyone know what weight our suitcases can be? I read 44lbs in Europe but if we are coming from the US we can have 50lbs. Dose that mean only 44lbs for each suitcase on the return trip. We have a change of plane in Madrid, that is why I am unsure. 44lbs is nothing for me to pack.

Brian

 

[silver7]

Disney Fans-- Pixie dust for you to join us!

BRIAN--The EYES!! OMG I am cracking up --now the trick is, can you make them do that on the tshirts?

 

[Skallywag]

Would check with your airline website as they all seem to be different and it depends which class you are travlling on as to how many cases you can take at that weight.

We are on BA club europe and looks as if we can take 3 each - usually take three between the two of us two larger and one small with shoes and things like that in.

Bren

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

We just went to the Titanic exhibit that has been at the Cincinnati Museum Center. My mom just turned to me at the end and said "I'm not so sure I want to go on a cruise anymore!" I told her at least if we're stranded in the ocean like they were we won't freeze to death! It was definitely strange to be seeing it and thinking about going on a cruise. What a beautiful ship that was.

Everything seems to be coming together and getting so close...can't wait!

 

[silver7]

Do you all realize that if what DCL told us is true, that we should be getting our docs pretty soon???

 

[also]

Would check with your airline website as they all seem to be different and it depends which class you are travlling on as to how many cases you can take at that weight.

We are on BA club europe and looks as if we can take 3 each - usually take three between the two of us two larger and one small with shoes and things like that in.

Bren

Iberia’s web site was where I got my suitcase info from. They just were not very clear. 44lbs in pretty light for me. ( I tend to over pack ) but 50 lbs is fine. No bathroom scale on the ship to weigh my bags with, but then again I don’t want to see a scale at the end of the cruise.

 

[taysmom]

Did anyone see todays msn article:
The dollar slumped to a record low against the euro on Friday as weak U.S. growth figures reinforced fears of a widening economic disparity between Europe and the United States.

The euro's surge will not be kind to Americans visiting Europe this summer, who will pay more for hotel rooms in Rome, entrance fees at the Louvre and chocolates in Belgium.

The euro hit $1.3682, shooting past its previous high of $1.3667 from December 2004, after the U.S. Commerce Department reported that economic growth slowed to a 1.3 percent annual rate in the first quarter, its weakest performance in four years.
The dollar slumped to a record low against the euro on Friday as weak U.S. growth figures reinforced fears of a widening economic disparity between Europe and the United States.

The euro's surge will not be kind to Americans visiting Europe this summer, who will pay more for hotel rooms in Rome, entrance fees at the Louvre and chocolates in Belgium.

The euro hit $1.3682, shooting past its previous high of $1.3667 from December 2004, after the U.S. Commerce Department reported that economic growth slowed to a 1.3 percent annual rate in the first quarter, its weakest performance in four years.

The dollar slumped to a record low against the euro on Friday as weak U.S. growth figures reinforced fears of a widening economic disparity between Europe and the United States.

The euro's surge will not be kind to Americans visiting Europe this summer, who will pay more for hotel rooms in Rome, entrance fees at the Louvre and chocolates in Belgium.

The euro hit $1.3682, shooting past its previous high of $1.3667 from December 2004, after the U.S. Commerce Department reported that economic growth slowed to a 1.3 percent annual rate in the first quarter, its weakest performance in four years.
Here's a link to the whole article...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18349467/

Also, I learned a new tip...don't ask tellers questions...always call the 800 number. My credit union (patelco) only charges 1% foreign transaction fee. Which is really good. Capital one is still the best but I'll take 1%.

Just wanted to give you all a heads up....
Steph