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

[JLSE50]

Thanks Jan. I was actually hoping for the words-in-ear shot without goofy in the middle, but if you do not have that no big deal.

Thanks,
Bob

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Is this it?
Jan


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[JLSE50]

Thanks Jan. I was actually hoping for the words-in-ear shot without goofy in the middle, but if you do not have that no big deal.

Thanks,
Bob

And
a new one I found that had almost all our ports so I added the rest and fixed the dates:



http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z91/JLSE50/wordMickey_zpsd1f4ebcf.jpg

Jan


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[LyndaC]

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

6/23 1pm PDT, SFO to LHR, 3 nights in London, then 6/27 to BCN


2) What are you most looking forward to tasting?

Gelato

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

just how wonderful cruising is


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

Venice!!!!

Least? the return to Barcelona


5) How will you dress for pirate night?

very low key


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

how much more I would enjoy DCL

7) Most irrational fear about this vacation?

That I won't keep my commitment to doing my laps to prepare for the Dumbo Double Dare.

8) Most rational fear about this vacation?
?????


9) What moment are you most looking forward to? Embarkation

10) What is your favorite Disney Character? Tinker Bell, and yes, I'm doing her race as well

 

[krennhack]

Kids are Michael and Andrew - probably can't miss us if we're in the airport somewhere - look for the two asian kids playing on their electronic (something) of some sort - My wife's caucasian so that'll probably distinguish us as well.. come say hi if you see us.

We will be the family with the 8-year-old girl playing an electronic something of some sort.

 

[lgajohnson]

We will be the family with the 8-year-old girl playing an electronic something of some sort.

Mine will be the 2 girls playing with their iPods...stop and say hello

 

[gydell]

Mine will be the 2 girls playing with their iPods...stop and say hello

Are you doing Atl - Bcn on the 24th?

 

[lgajohnson]

Are you doing Atl - Bcn on the 24th?

Oh...no actually we are out of Boston on the 21st. Sometimes I miss some of the posts. But if you see us onboard...then say hi

 

[gydell]

Mine will be the 2 girls playing with their iPods...stop and say hello

Sure will!

 

[BellesMommy]

I am not doing too well trying to pack right now. I thought I saw someone had put up a packing list (or a link to one). Does anyone have that? It's is going to be a long week if I can't get organized!!

 

[disprincess4ever]

I am not doing too well trying to pack right now. I thought I saw someone had put up a packing list (or a link to one). Does anyone have that? It's is going to be a long week if I can't get organized!!

Same! The clothes seem to be the easy part. It's trying to remember all the odds and ends and not packing too much that's hard

 

[DenverVal]

Everybody has different priorities, but this is my list:
Casual Clothing
6 summery outfits: shorts / capris / tops / skirts
At least 2 of which cover shoulders and knees
Must include items that can be worn to the dining room
7 ea undies
2 bras – one must work with dressup wear
1 dressup outfit / can double as Palo outfit
Palo outfit, accessories, shoes, jewelry
1 ea swimsuit
1 ea PJs
light jacket or sweater
1 ea flipflops
shoes for dining room
sneakers / socks

Toiletries
over-the-door shoe hanger, modified
shampoo / conditioner
soap / bath puff in ziplock
razors (4) / shaving cream
deodorant (4)
brush / comb
curling iron/straightener
clips / bobby pins / hair ties
4 toothbrushes
toothpaste / floss
earplugs
tissues
nail clippers
retainer / case
night light
popup hamper
shout wipes / laundry soap / color catcher / dryer sheets
clothes pins

Meds
Sunscreen / aloe
allergy pills / Benadryl Cream
eyedrops
Tylenol / ibuprofen / tums
crystallized ginger
bandaids / antibiotic ointment
+/– jeweler’s screwdrivers
reading glasses
glasses / case
contact lens solution / case
extra contact lenses
acne meds
pills
tampons / pads if necessary or expected

Electronics
power strip / Plug extender / Universal converter
cameras / batteries / charger
phones / chargers
iPods / headphones / charger (sm ipod for running)
iPad / charger / case
GPS / charger / cable
splitters


Documents
Documents folder
airlines e-ticket receipts / itineraries / booking refs
boarding passes
passports / IDs
money belts
credit cards / ATM cards / DVC card
Apt confirmation & contact phone number
cruise docs / cruise contract / luggage tags
Disney Rewards Cards
Health Insurance cards
$20 singles (tips)

Misc. Stuff
5 Envelopes for receipts, labeled by country
pins / lanyards
water wallets
backpack
hat / sunglasses
plastic grocery bags/trash bags
ziplock baggies
photo mailer
door magnets
luggage scale
TSA locks
address labels
drink mug / water bottle
sharpie pen

Touring Bag
money/license/credit card in undergarment wallet
phone
camera/extra battery/extra card
Fold-up brush/extra elastic bands
chapstick/Ibuprofen/Glasses cloth/Pen
sunscreen
water bottle
hat / sunglasses

To do ahead of time:
make copy of passports
activate international phone plan
notify credit union of trip
buy extra battery for camera
online check-in to flight 6/20 at 8:45 pm
transfer all points to Disney Rewards Card
synchronize clock on cameras
transfer purse contents to backpack
transfer wallets
pack all liquids/gels in quart ziplock
buy dinner from Subway
charge all batteries
get cash
additional cash to pay pre-booked private tickets/tours
program GPS

 

[BellesMommy]

Same! The clothes seem to be the easy part. It's trying to remember all the odds and ends and not packing too much that's hard

True... but I always tend to overpack!

 

[BellesMommy]

Everybody has different priorities, but this is my list:......

Wow! THANK YOU! I can work with this! (and I have done a lot of things on here already!)

 

[sandiedvc]

Finally pulled together most of the non clothes items for packing. Had to make a huge Target run to pick up the things I thought I had, but didn't....

My list looks a lot like Denver Val's. But since I over pack, I have added a few things. ( can't see the list while I am typing this, so I apologize if I duplicate something)

Dedicated flash light. My phone has an app for that, but we will be in Venice late that first night and I understand that the streets can be dark there so we are packing a pen light.

Blister bandages

Small febreeze and wrinkle releaser

packages of eye glasses cleaner

glasses case for the plane to put your glasses on your head into instead of having to wrap them in something and hope they don't break when to take them off to put a sleep mask on. (Can you tell I have done that before?)

Also on the glasses front, a spare pair. The only time in his life my DH broke a pair of glasses was on a cruise. We had to wire the nose piece back together with red twist ties, a real fashion statement.

white noise app for iPhone

Snack bags to put currency in so it stays dry while in money belt.

Bottle of antibacterial hand soap for the stateroom. Don't like to wash my hands with bar soap. Have a half bottle I will throw out at the end of the cruise.

Luggage zip ties (remember to pack a nail clipper in an outside unzip tied pocket to get them off! Forgot to do that before!) We have lots of pockets on our luggage-- too many for real locks on all.

Bug Spray-- saw a small pen like Off brand one and it was so cute I had to buy it.

plastic shot glass

splenda

small tissue packs, travel size toilet paper, toilet seat covers...

emery boards

Since my Scout Leader days I have always prepared for emergencies... so I pack a quart bag with all types of meds. I cut the instruction panel off the back of the box and throw in in with the blister packs of meds. Just in case. I know I don't have enough to solve a problem should it arise, but just to get thru until we can get to a store...

Dramamine- non drowsy or generic-- 12 doses (usu don't need, but if seas are really rough...)
Benadryl (6 dosages) use for the international flights instead of my usual Zyrtec hopefully to get a little sleep!
Gas-X
Immodium (12 pills) (Been hauling them around for years and never needed them, but afraid to stop taking them along!)
Sudafed (mainly for the plane)
Mucinex (plane + emergencies)
Laxative (see Immodium !)
Tylenol, Ibufrofen, Aleve
Tums
Vitamin C drops
Thermometer
triple antibotic cream
hydrocortisone cream
antifungal cream

Address cards with name and address of hotel for taxi. Same for any other taxi destination...

I told you I overpack!

 

[sandiedvc]

We watched an interesting 4 parter on Netflix-- a 2003 PBS series on the Medici, Godfathers of the Renaissance.

I am sure that it was an oversimplification of the events, but was interesting to see how one family could have such an impact on a couple of hundred years of history.

60 Minutes had a piece a week or two ago on Sagrada Familia. If you google it you will find it along with a construction zone tour that they did....

 

[DenverVal]

Some good ideas on your list, which I have already incorporated into mine! I use the snack bags to put a single use of laundry detergent in and then put them all in a larger freezer ziplock.

 

[thumpery]

and we are in Barcelona! Leaving Sunday the 23rd through Philly.

One son is already packed, and tonight I will be working on the other. My husband and I will follow. It is all the last minute to do or buy stuff that gets overwhelming. Oh and shoes! I think we are going to have a small suitcase just for them; flip-flops, dress, water shoes, etc.

 

[BobandJulia]

Is this it?
Jan


That's it. Thank you Jan!

Bob

 

[lisah0711]

Great packing lists, Val and Sandie!

What am I going to wish I had done this week when I am in the last day panic next week? Besides doing my work instead of yakking on this thread and the Facebook page?!?

 

[JLSE50]

Is this it?
Jan


That's it. Thank you Jan!

Bob

GREAT !!

Do you have time to use it for your project before you leave home?

Jan


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