June 27, 2013 - Magic in the Med (Venice)

[n8tivecaligirl]

Rome in Limo has a website just for people looking to share a tour and it helps to keep costs down. The drive to Pisa, then Florence and then back to the ship will be long...but I have heard Florence is amazing!! A friend of mine said that people who think the drive to Florence from the port is too far have never been there. My DS19, who went to Italy in 2009 with a friend agrees. It was his favorite city.


We're there

We have room in our private tour for Rome if you're interested in joining us. We are going through the company Rome in Limo and so far have 2 families sharing. Our kids are older (16-20) and we plan on hitting most of the major sites with the exception of the Vatican. Only way to see the Vatican on this trip is if you go with a Disney excursion (due to our being there the last Sunday of the month there will be huge crowds and longer than usual lines)

Sorry for not getting back on the "ride share" for Rome yet. We just finished our crazy insurance stuff today. Yea!! So anyway... My husband and I are up for coming along with you guys. Send me a PM and we can get it all situated. Thanks so much for offering!

 

[nzdisneymom]

We are in ATL... Short delay leaving from home when we discovered we needed our employee ID for the rental car rate we got which was $100 less than any other available rate, so we took the extra hour to go home, get my ID, then back to get the car then back home to load up and go. S we didn't leave home until noon but it was fine because my brother couldn't meet us til 6:00 so he got to the hotel just a few minutes after us. We had dinner together then we returned the rental car and took the shuttle back to the hotel. Checked in online for our flights.... So now we sleep, have altar check out tomorrow, then off to the airport!

 

[n8tivecaligirl]

Getting SUPER excited, flights and hotel are BOOKED! Thanks for all your support on this last minute trip. Though timing (still) isn't great, as we probably will still be needed here in the states while we are gone, but oh well, they'll just have to wait, We are getting in on the 25th and are staying at http://www.chicandbasic.com

 

[lmcarr]

We are in ATL... Short delay leaving from home when we discovered we needed our employee ID for the rental car rate we got which was $100 less than any other available rate, so we took the extra hour to go home, get my ID, then back to get the car then back home to load up and go. S we didn't leave home until noon but it was fine because my brother couldn't meet us til 6:00 so he got to the hotel just a few minutes after us. We had dinner together then we returned the rental car and took the shuttle back to the hotel. Checked in online for our flights.... So now we sleep, have altar check out tomorrow, then off to the airport!

have a safe trip! see ya real soon!!! lc

 

[Kouris_Family]

Getting SUPER excited, flights and hotel are BOOKED! Thanks for all your support on this last minute trip. Though timing (still) isn't great, as we probably will still be needed here in the states while we are gone, but oh well, they'll just have to wait, We are getting in on the 25th and are staying at http://www.chicandbasic.com

You guys interested in joining my family of 4 in Naples? Nothing to think about or plan. We have a car and driver picking us up and taking us down the coast to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Rovello (sp?), soak in the culture, check out the towns maybe jump in the ocean, eat some gelato, get some wine and lemon cello, stop for pizza in Naples. Sounds good huh?
A car for 6 is 400 euro, 67 euros pp, not bad for a private car and driver.
Kay

 

[nzdisneymom]

Just wanted to say that I hope everyone has uneventful flights to BCN. There have been several June 15thers who have had difficulty with airport issues and delays. Be sure to arrive extra early for your flight because it is better to wait at the airport than be a few minutes late, or encounter a long TSA line, etc.

 

[poohmomof5]

Just wanted to say that I hope everyone has uneventful flights to BCN. There have been several June 15thers who have had difficulty with airport issues and delays. Be sure to arrive extra early for your flight because it is better to wait at the airport than be a few minutes late, or encounter a long TSA line, etc.

I can't believe all the horror stories on that cruise! So many issues! Moral of the story, be at your airport EARLY, watch the news regarding strikes etc and be flexible!!!!

We only have to drive to O'hare, its about 1hr. 45 mins. Hopefully that will be uneventful!!!

 

[MrsScooby]

Sorry for not getting back on the "ride share" for Rome yet. We just finished our crazy insurance stuff today. Yea!! So anyway... My husband and I are up for coming along with you guys. Send me a PM and we can get it all situated. Thanks so much for offering!

PM sent

We are in ATL... Short delay leaving from home when we discovered we needed our employee ID for the rental car rate we got which was $100 less than any other available rate, so we took the extra hour to go home, get my ID, then back to get the car then back home to load up and go. S we didn't leave home until noon but it was fine because my brother couldn't meet us til 6:00 so he got to the hotel just a few minutes after us. We had dinner together then we returned the rental car and took the shuttle back to the hotel. Checked in online for our flights.... So now we sleep, have altar check out tomorrow, then off to the airport!

Glad it was fixable

Getting SUPER excited, flights and hotel are BOOKED! Thanks for all your support on this last minute trip. Though timing (still) isn't great, as we probably will still be needed here in the states while we are gone, but oh well, they'll just have to wait, We are getting in on the 25th and are staying at http://www.chicandbasic.com

Something to be said for doing this last minute

Just wanted to say that I hope everyone has uneventful flights to BCN. There have been several June 15thers who have had difficulty with airport issues and delays. Be sure to arrive extra early for your flight because it is better to wait at the airport than be a few minutes late, or encounter a long TSA line, etc.

Thanks for the headsup
Let us know how things go when you have a chance

 

[nzdisneymom]

I can't believe all the horror stories on that cruise! So many issues! Moral of the story, be at your airport EARLY, watch the news regarding strikes etc and be flexible!!!!

We only have to drive to O'hare, its about 1hr. 45 mins. Hopefully that will be uneventful!!!

I know, right? And double check your airline info for flight schedule changes... I would say do so daily between now and when you leave. A family that was originally scheduled for June 27th had a cancellation that set off a chain of events that means they are now sailing with us again but were supposed to be on this week. I'm happy they are back with us, but whew, so much stress for them. A June 15ther's airline had a flight share so when she got to the airport to check in, she went to the counter for the flight she thought they had but the fine print said she should be at the other airline's check in... They missed their flight because the line was so long at the original airline. So check and double check and triple check. And do the same for passports and other critical documents.

 

[MrsScooby]

I know, right? And double check your airline info for flight schedule changes... I would say do so daily between now and when you leave. A family that was originally scheduled for June 27th had a cancellation that set off a chain of events that means they are now sailing with us again but were supposed to be on this week. I'm happy they are back with us, but whew, so much stress for them. A June 15ther's airline had a flight share so when she got to the airport to check in, she went to the counter for the flight she thought they had but the fine print said she should be at the other airline's check in... They missed their flight because the line was so long at the original airline. So check and double check and triple check. And do the same for passports and other critical documents.

 

[MrsScooby]

I borrowed this from the June 15th Med cruise...
Figured it would be fun

1) When does your vacation begin? (out the door, flight, Spain, boarding...)


2) What are you most looking forward to tasting?


3) What is your favorite secret that you know or have heard about on the Magic?


4) Which port are you most excited about? Least?


5) How will you dress for pirate night?


6) What one thing do you wish you'd known before your first cruise?


7) Most irrational fear about this vacation?


8) Most rational fear about this vacation?


9) What moment are you most looking forward to?

10) What is your favorite Disney Character?

 

[MrsScooby]

I borrowed this from the June 15th Med cruise...
Figured it would be fun

1) When does your vacation begin? (out the door, flight, Spain, boarding...)
We leave for the airport on June 24th arriving in Barcelona on the 25th

2) What are you most looking forward to tasting?
Sangria


3) What is your favorite secret that you know or have heard about on the Magic?
Secret Verandah on deck 7

4) Which port are you most excited about? Least?
Most-Venice and least-Villefranche

5) How will you dress for pirate night?
Not sure yet, maybe just t-shirts and jeans

6) What one thing do you wish you'd known before your first cruise?
FE gifts and door magnets

7) Most irrational fear about this vacation?
falling overboard

8) Most rational fear about this vacation?
not getting back to the ship in time

9) What moment are you most looking forward to?
sailing into Venice

10) What is your favorite Disney Character?

Bambi

 

[jel0511]

I borrowed this from the June 15th Med cruise...
Figured it would be fun

1) When does your vacation begin? (out the door, flight, Spain, boarding...)
The 25th when we leave the house

2) What are you most looking forward to tasting?
A bellini at Harry's Bar in Venice

3) What is your favorite secret that you know or have heard about on the Magic?


4) Which port are you most excited about? Least?Most -Venice Least - Malta


5) How will you dress for pirate night?Clothing?????


6) What one thing do you wish you'd known before your first cruise?


7) Most irrational fear about this vacation?Having a broken foot


8) Most rational fear about this vacation?Having a broken foot


9) What moment are you most looking forward to?a gondola ride in Venice

10) What is your favorite Disney Character?Mickey

.....

 

[n8tivecaligirl]

Another fun game: what is your "route" to get to and from Barcelona? We are Green Bay-Minneapolis-Amsterdam-Barcelona (both ways).

 

[jel0511]

Another fun game: what is your "route" to get to and from Barcelona? We are Green Bay-Minneapolis-Amsterdam-Barcelona (both ways).

PHL- BCN non stop both ways

 

[n8tivecaligirl]

PHL- BCN non stop both ways

Awesome! We wish we could do non stop but being in the Midwest its hard to come by, and we don't mind the legs, more frequent flyer points! Lol

 

[jel0511]

Awesome! We wish we could do non stop but being in the Midwest its hard to come by, and we don't mind the legs, more frequent flyer points! Lol

Avantage to living on the east coast!

 

[Kouris_Family]

1) When does your vacation begin? (out the door, flight, Spain, boarding...)
June 21, LAX-Madrid for 3 days, Zaragoza 1 day, Sallent 2 days, Train to Barcelona, should be all aboard by 2pm

2) What are you most looking forward to tasting?
Wine from each port



3) What is your favorite secret that you know or have heard about on the Magic?
Wouldn't be a secret if I told you


4) Which port are you most excited about? Least?
Venice, Barcelona- means I have to get off!!!

5) How will you dress for pirate night?
We are not that exciting, just the scarf they give us!

6) What one thing do you wish you'd known before your first cruise?
Our first cruise was with seasoned travelers, we were well taken care of

7) Most irrational fear about this vacation?
Loosing something like a passport or the train from Zaragoza to Barcelona not getting us there.

8) Most rational fear about this vacation?
None

9) What moment are you most looking forward to?
Sail Away, such a great feeling!!!

10) What is your favorite Disney Character?
Chip & Dale, they are a package

 

[MrsScooby]

Another fun game: what is your "route" to get to and from Barcelona? We are Green Bay-Minneapolis-Amsterdam-Barcelona (both ways).

Virginia-Toronto-Barcelona


Our kids first time in Canada, not that we have time to see anything but still

 

[disprincess4ever]

1) When does your vacation begin? (out the door, flight, Spain, boarding...)
On the 23rd we leave home and fly out on the 24th!

2) What are you most looking forward to tasting?
All the Disney food of course! Disney food is the best in the world

3) What is your favorite secret that you know or have heard about on the Magic?
The secret Deck 7 aft, Mickey bars from room service, autographed pillow cases, the tea party.

4) Which port are you most excited about? Least?
Most: Nice/ Monte Carlo. Least: Pompeii

5) How will you dress for pirate night?
I got some Minnie Mouse pirate ears!

6) What one thing do you wish you'd known before your first cruise?
Every little tip I've read on Dis boards, so this website in general!

7) Most irrational fear about this vacation?
Not being able to eat as much food as I mentally want to.

8) Most rational fear about this vacation?
Not having enough time on the ship or being really cranky and tired from excursions.

9) What moment are you most looking forward to?
Stepping on board and everything about embarkation day! It's always the most exciting!!!!

10) What is your favorite Disney Character?

My favorite fur is Minnie and my favorite face is Belle!