June 16, 2007 MedHead Cruisers

[wonder]

Hi - I'm glad you were able to save big$$ with cat. 12 move. It was really tempting when I saw it but we stayed with our cat 9 and are dreaming of upgrade I wondered if they would give you a hassle about downgrading. By the way, we (auntsue1 and myself) got our shirts today - really cute!

I was wondering - anyone else book air thru Disney? We did and they told us we were see airline arrangements 45 days out but so far nothing! Has anyone got their airline info thru the DCL web site? I am so anxious to see flight times!

Hi Linda, I spoke with DCL today and they had our air information...she emailed it to me. We do not get into Barcelona until 2:50 on the 16th. I was disappointed about that...She told me the airport is only about 5 min. from the ship. She said that the drill would be about 5:45 and we were required to go. Does anyone know if that is for sure? She said we could then leave the ship and all aboard time is 9:00 pm with the sail away party at 10:00 pm. The representative that I spoke with is actually going on the May cruise..she said she has not received her documents yet but was looking for them any day.

She also told me from what she has heard that there will be some independent vendors at port in Barcelona to book excursions if you were unable to get them on line.

So I guess we will wait and see what if anything we will be able to do in Barcelona. When my husband talked with Disney about booking the air,they assured him we would arrive early morning...so we are pretty bummed out!!!

 

[Worktoplay]

Patricia,

I live right outside of Philadelphia so I'll try to find you on the commercial. Of course we tend to watch tv mostly through the DVR and my husband is the king of fast forward so I don't see a lot of commercials.

DVC4US,

That's great that you read the other boards and get such neat ideas! I'm joining you with Friday night wine!

Marie

 

[auntsue1]

Hi Linda, I spoke with DCL today and they had our air information...she emailed it to me. We do not get into Barcelona until 2:50 on the 16th. I was disappointed about that...She told me the airport is only about 5 min. from the ship. She said that the drill would be about 5:45 and we were required to go. Does anyone know if that is for sure? She said we could then leave the ship and all aboard time is 9:00 pm with the sail away party at 10:00 pm. The representative that I spoke with is actually going on the May cruise..she said she has not received her documents yet but was looking for them any day.

She also told me from what she has heard that there will be some independent vendors at port in Barcelona to book excursions if you were unable to get them on line.

So I guess we will wait and see what if anything we will be able to do in Barcelona. When my husband talked with Disney about booking the air,they assured him we would arrive early morning...so we are pretty bummed out!!!

I'm speaking for Disney Lover Linda: Thanks for letting us know about the air info from disney. What airline are you flying? and from what USA City? I guess since we're coming from Pittsburgh we could be portentially on the same flight.

Now speaking for me. My DB is out of town, so the mice will play. Disney lover Linda & myself left town to go MAJOR cruise shopping & we shopped and are currently dropped in a hotel! Ah the good life sitting after a long day of shopping and chatting on the DIS!

 

[auntsue1]

WOW that is exciting PURTYPAT1! Can we have your autograph on the disney pillowcase? Does your commercial play in Northwestern PA?

 

[auntsue1]

Hi Linda, I spoke with DCL today and they had our air information...she emailed it to me. We do not get into Barcelona until 2:50 on the 16th. I was disappointed about that...She told me the airport is only about 5 min. from the ship. She said that the drill would be about 5:45 and we were required to go. Does anyone know if that is for sure? She said we could then leave the ship and all aboard time is 9:00 pm with the sail away party at 10:00 pm. The representative that I spoke with is actually going on the May cruise..she said she has not received her documents yet but was looking for them any day.

She also told me from what she has heard that there will be some independent vendors at port in Barcelona to book excursions if you were unable to get them on line.

So I guess we will wait and see what if anything we will be able to do in Barcelona. When my husband talked with Disney about booking the air,they assured him we would arrive early morning...so we are pretty bummed out!!!

She said to tell you guys that is a bummer about your arrival time in Barcelona!:

 

[silver7]

Yall are cracking me up! Virtual disboarding!

 

[Worktoplay]

Patricia,

I live right outside of Philadelphia so I'll try to find you on the commercial. Of course we tend to watch tv mostly through the DVR and my husband is the king of fast forward so I don't see a lot of commercials.

DVC4US,

That's great that you read the other boards and get such neat ideas! I'm joining you with Friday night wine!

Marie

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Patricia, I'm laughing so hard! thought the 38 was the pounds gained

LOL 38 pounds

My shoe is the Asics Gel Empire. You can usually only get them at a running store or online. The new model isn't as comfortable as the old though. Mine look horrible, having run everywhere in them, but I still can't help myself. I'll have to bleach them out before we leave - ha!

Thanks, I am going to look into them. Any suggestions, on wear to find them?

Okay everyone, I have an idea.
If everyone wants I would be willing to organize an list of who is doing what in each port plus other information. So let me know what you think and then I will post a list of questions.

"Great ideal" I will post ours this eve. Is there any way I can help???

Jeff & Jodie

Thanks for sharing the Cat 12 reduction option. It would save us $ 8000 to move (2) Category 9 Cabins to Cat 12. I do not know if DMIL will go for this last minute change or uncertainty since she is paying. Will definitely look into?

Wow $8000 is a big savings just think, tell your DMIL you can book a cruise next year with the savings.

Have a great day everybody

Patricia

 

[auntsue1]

Okay everyone, I have an idea. I don't think anyone has suggested it yet for our cruise, but if they have just ignore my post. I've read so many cruise threads in the last couple of weeks sometimes I can't keep up with who is doing what.

Back to the topic. If everyone wants I would be willing to organize an list of who is doing what in each port plus other information. So let me know what you think and then I will post a list of questions.

I also will pull up our list later & post ours! Thanks LeiLani for this suggestion!

 

[pillow]

Purtypat1,

Here is a list of all the running stores in NJ:

http://www.runningnetwork.com/stores/newjersey.html

I would call first to see if they carry the shoe. But depending on your foot type, these shoes may not feel as good on you as they do on me. Thats why its important to let them fit you in the store. The employees in the running stores usually have good experience and know what they're doing. Also, you usually wear 1/2 size up in running shoes. Good luck! Hope you find something comfy!

Have already booked a cruise for next summer utilizing my savings - Alaska Northbound on Royal Caribbean - June 20!!

Have a good weekend. -Jodie

 

[DVC4US]

Okay everyone here's a list of questions that I will then try to organize them so we can see what everyone will be doing and maybe see who will be on the same excursions together.

Dinning - early or late

Palo - (dinner, brunch or HT) Dates and times

Are you in London or Paris before or after cruise? Dates?

Arrival date in Barcelona & hotel you are staying in?

Are you celebrating any special occasions on the cruise?

Excursions - if there is a morning/afternoon time please state which one you will be on.

Barcelona

Palermo

Naples

Olbia

Civitavecchia(Rome)

La Spezia(Florence)

Marseilles

Villefranche

If anyone else can think of anything let me know. Once I start getting the info I will try to organize it into a manageable list.

Thanks!

 

[silver7]

Hi Leilani

Thanks for putting together the excursion list!

I included the brunch and tea--did not know if you wanted that also

Our are as follows:

6/17 Palo Brunch 10:30
6/19 (Naples) Timeless Pompeii and the flavors of Sorrento
6/21 VIP visit of the Vatican and highlights of Rome
6/22 High Tea 3:00
6/23 Florence and Michaelangelo
6/24 Arles & the Olive Mills of Les Baux


T-shirts are available for ordering at 6pm on Sunday!

 

[auntsue1]

Hi Leilani

Thanks for putting together the excursion list!

I included the brunch and tea--did not know if you wanted that also

Our are as follows:

6/17 Palo Brunch 10:30
6/19 (Naples) Timeless Pompeii and the flavors of Sorrento
6/21 VIP visit of the Vatican and highlights of Rome
6/22 High Tea 3:00
6/23 Florence and Michaelangelo
6/24 Arles & the Olive Mills of Les Bau


T-shirts are available for ordering at 6pm on Sunday!

We received the t-shirts and they are beautiful! Thanks all who contributed to the design. Now we'll be wearing what the best dressed medheader will be wearing!

 

[auntsue1]

1. Late Dinner Seating

2. We have 2 dinner reservations @ Palo's
Saturday, June 16, 2007 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, June 24, 2007 7:00pm to 9:00pm

3. We arrive in Barcelona on Saturday, June 16, 2007
Flight information unknown as of this posting. We will post the time when
get them from Disney.

4. We aren't celebrating any special occasions.

5. The following is the current list of our excursions.

a. Barcelona - no activities reserved

b. Palermo - Selinunte & Marinella

c. Naples - Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri for families

d. Olbia - No activities reserved

e. Civitavecchia (Rome)
auntsue1 group (Sue, Mark & Christine) are doing Highlights of Rome &
Vatican Museums

Disney Lover Linda group (Bill, Linda & Mike) are doing Exclusive VIP
Visit of the Vatican & Highlights of Rome

f. La Spezia (Florence)
auntsue1 group (Sue, Mark & Christine) are doing Florence & Pisa

Disney Lover Linda group (Bill, Linda & Mike) are doing Florence &
Michelangelo

g. Marseilles - The afternoon excursion (1:15pm-4:45pm) of Marseille &
Little Train.

h. Villefranche - The morning excursion (7:45am-12:45pm) of Monaco, the
Marina & the Little Train. At this time we are considering another
option. If we change our minds we will let you know.

Thanks LeiLani for doing this!

 

[silver7]

oops sorry, did not see your post before I submitted

Late dining

We arrive in Barcelona on the 14th and are staying at Casa Camper

T-shirts are available for ordering at 6pm on Sunday!

(Many thanks to Taysmom and Also for the T-shirts!)

 

[DVC4US]

Thanks everyone for the replies so far. I have started the list so in a couple of days I will see if I can post something on the boards.

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Purtypat1 & DD12 Jenna

Depart JFK June 14th arrive Heathrow London airport June 15th & change plane to British Airlines to Barcelona

Arrive June 15th staying at the Renaissance Barcelona Airport

Second Seating for Dinner
Room # 2524

Palo
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Friday, June 22, 2007
Palo Dinner
6:00PM 8:00PM
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Palo Dinner
6:00PM 8:00PM
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Barcelona
Flamenco & Tapas

Palermo, Sicily
A Day on the Farm

Naples Pompeii
Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri

Olbia, Sardinia
Coda Cavallo Beach 9-2

Civitavecchia Rome
Exclusive VIP Visit of the Vatican & Highlights of Rome

La Spezia Florence, Pisa
Florence and Pisa

Marseille, France
Marseille City Tour 8:00AM 12:30PM

Villefranche, France Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice - Evening Casino
7:00PM 11:30PM

Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze 8:45AM 5:15PM

Depart Barcelona, Spain - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 arrive London for an overnight stay

 

[Worktoplay]

Marie and DS12

Arrive June 15 staying at Renaissance Barcelona

Palo 6/18 7:00 PM

6/16 - Flamenco & Tapas

6/19 - Private Tour - Amalfi Coast

6/20 - Coda Cavallo Beach

6/21 - Rome - Private Tour

6/23 - LaSpezia - Private tour Florence and Pisa

6/24 - Calanques of Casis

6/25 - Highlights of Monaco & Top Cars
Evening Casino

6/27 - return to Philadelphia

 

[carolmb]

Carol, DH Ryan, DS Wyatt 8 (will be 9 on July 30th) and DD Sarah 6

Leaving on June 8th for London for 3 nights, Paris for 2 nights and overnight train to Barcelona on June 14th arriving on June 15th in am and staying at Barcelona Hilton.

-Stateroom 8560

-Early dining

-Celebrating 10 year anniversary on June 21st

-No Palo ressies but will try once on board

-Barcelona - no activites planned yet

-Palermo - Palermo and Ballaro Market 8:15-12:45

-Naples - Private Tour

-Olbia - La Cinta Beach 9:15-1:45

-Rome - Private Tour

-Florence/Pisa - Private Tour

-Marseilles - Private Tour

-Villfranche - Private Tour

-6/27 BCN to London for overnight then home to Houston on 6/28

 

[Worktoplay]

Sorry my DS12 is Jeff