May 12, 2007 -- Taking the Magic to the Mediterranean -- 14 day Repo Cruise! Part 2

[ssnyder]

That REALLY does cut it close! We have an 11":30 flight and I thought that was cutting it pretty close. Connie

I don't think flight times are going to be a problem on the 26th. Here is an email that I have from DCL:

"When the Disney Magic arrives in Barcelona on Friday, 5/25/07, Guests
are able to debark to enjoy the city starting around 7:00 AM. The
gangway will be operating 24 hours, so guests may leave and return
to/from the ship at any time. "

So it sounds like we can leave anytime we choose on the 26th.

 

[OCDisney]

DCL told me they would exchange USD to Euro and back again - but I forgot to ask about fees. It may not matter much to us if we have a Capital One card in the 'seldom used cards box'. It's not in my wallet

 

[ssnyder]

April 4, 2006: I booked this cruise for DH, myself and DD3.
November 2006: I cancelled this cruise - DH must attend a conference May 20-25
April 4, 2007: I just rebooked the cruise!!!!!
DH is still going to his conference, but I am bringing DD3, DD11, and DD13 instead!

With the latest price drop, I just couldn't resist. I even got FF tickets for our air I've spent the last couple of days lining up flights, hotels in Florida and Barecelona, and a rental car. I can't believe I am actually going to be on this cruise after all!!!!!

Anna

Anna,

So glad you are back on also. Did you see that I rebooked solo also?

 

[txaggie94gigem]

DCL told me they would exchange USD to Euro and back again - but I forgot to ask about fees. It may not matter much to us if we have a Capital One card in the 'seldom used cards box'. It's not in my wallet

i just called capital one and they DO NOT charge fees for use over in europe but they said i have to notify them 1 week before i leave so that my charges are not denied!!! ( since i do not go to spain that often! )

I don't think flight times are going to be a problem on the 26th. Here is an email that I have from DCL:

"When the Disney Magic arrives in Barcelona on Friday, 5/25/07, Guests
are able to debark to enjoy the city starting around 7:00 AM. The
gangway will be operating 24 hours, so guests may leave and return
to/from the ship at any time. "

So it sounds like we can leave anytime we choose on the 26th.

do we have to clear customs like we do here in the US? or do we just walk off the boat with our stuff? where do we claim our baggage?

 

[txaggie94gigem]

well. last week my checks for our passports finally cleared the bank...i called the number and they reported our passports were being processed in Charleston, SC and they did not know why our info is not available on the website...i just checked again to day and still no info!

the guy on the phone assured me they would be here in time but to call back around April 25 if i do not have them yet....we shall see!

 

[gismo1554]

Welcome back Anna! Woo hoo!

I like the printer idea, but I can't commit cash just yet. I'm still trying to find the money to get us home. God will provide; I'm not worried!

Fish extender is on my list for today and putting a new zipper in DS8's black dress pants. I might even get to my dress today. I found neat fabric online yesterday for the vests I plan to make; just need to get the fabric ordered. Gee not much time left for all this sewing and I still need to get all my "junk" (crystal mostly) listed on ebay.

Have a great day everyone. I'm off to do my morning "stuff" and then it's off to the dentist today.

Lori

Oh yes still need to finish fish extender as so far it has 1 pocket! That's on the list along with gifts I decided to make! At least I've finished the magnets for the stateroom door so that's one less thing!

 

[gismo1554]

i could handle Jack as a pirate but he must bathe

lol good point!

 

[gismo1554]

do we have to clear customs like we do here in the US? or do we just walk off the boat with our stuff? where do we claim our baggage?

Europe customs isn't like US customs as US tends to be more strict. I know in the UK its just lets see your passport grab your cases and go so I'm assuming it wont be identicle to the normal one but it will occur to some extent I assume.

 

[tazzmacd]

Dating myself here, having breakfast at the Holiday Inn, the elevator music is playing John Barley Corn , and then followed by Silver Wings, KEWL!!!

Scott you know your getitng old when you can start to relate to the elevator music and think that it is kewl Just had to bring that up

 

[ssnyder]

CACruisin: I'm with you on trying to remember what I still needed to do once I got all the logisitics in place. Here's the things I thought of:
1. PM kpros about lanyards
2. PM xaggie94gigem about bracelets (if it's not too late)
3. PM Scott if you are planning on attending the wine and cheese party
4. PM Debbie to get back on the roster
4. order the repo t-shirts
Anything else?

Printer: I'd be willing to help out on this. Is this a portable size? I can't imagine lugging a printer with me on the plane.

Erasable door boards: Sounds like this is a go, so I will start making them. I have one of these on my refrigerator, so I thought I would model mine after that. I have the Disney Magic Artist Deluxe software to do the design with. Then I can laminate it and attach magnets. I thought I would also attach a pen holder. The one on my refrigerator has a little piece of vinyl formed into a loop and attached with a grommet. I also have a grommet maker, so that shouldn't be a problem.

Ken: If you want to send me the artwork with the repo logo, I'll see if I can work that into the design for the erasable boards also.

Guess I also need to start working on door signs for my own door also. So instead of looking for a job, looks I'm going to be sitting here with my Disney software. Oh well, the price we pay.

 

[milestogo]

Susie, I was one of the people to have a door message board too in case you are keeping track - also we figured out which bag we will put at our door. Had to choose one that we could live with losing if someone moves or grabs it. Our door will be a busy one since we have 60 door signs waiting to print and laminate, but my printer (first time in a year) is streaking my colors UGH!!!! I'll have a big laptop to hook up for printing if needed.

 

[kpros]

Hi Everyone - just wanted to give you an update on the status of the lanyard list. Please take a minute and review your names to make sure everything is correct.

Please remember that if your name doesn't appear on this list, I will not have a name badge for you. In addition, I include the disboard name of the first person in each group on everyones name badge in that group. If someone has their own disboard name, please let me know.

Lanyards and name badges provided by these kind people:
BobandLee - Bob, Leora
charwac1 - Charlene, Andy
first timers - Alex, Carolyn
gydell - Gydell, Betsy, Brent
kpros, spros - Ken, Shari
littleowensmommy - Kathy, Ted, Owen, Amy
milestogo - Kelly, Jonathan, Zoe
Scott H - Scott, Lynn
seaulater - Linda, Robert
tig82174, jasonroo - Erik, Jason
Tigrrtum, DzneLin - Terry, Linda
wrabitdad - Bob, Dale

Name badges completed and ready to go:
aarato - Andras, Eva, Adam, Alexandra
AuntyBrat - Laura, Jeannine
BethE, Harry in Michigan - Beth, Harry
Bilbo UK - Ann, Albert
CONNIEOSCI - Connie, Frank
cquick - Connie, Chuck, Patrick
crazy4pooh&eeyore - Nancy, Nicole
cupcake - Cynthia, Jim
disneycruising - Cindy, Mike, Ali, JC, Chris, Katie
disneylisa2 - Lisa, Mike, Lynda, Tom
DizzneyDAnn - Deanna, Scott, Jonathan, Daniel
elderfam - Cynthia, Jeff
eller - Lori, Mike, Jessica, John, David
EpcotKilterFan - Debbie, Jeanette
Euchre_U - Kurt, Marlea, Kyan Grace, Kristopher
EyeHeartDisney -Maribeth, Molly, Luanne
fizzymagic - Dave, Karen
gailadams uk - Gail, John
hksilverfox - Greg, Cyn, Sarah
Hoagie Pie - Sandi, Darrell, Abby, Bert, Sandra
hopemax - Hope, Jason, Kathy, Jim
Juergen - Juergen, Maria
juliekatie - Susan, Jim, Nicholas
jw2736 - Jerry, Sherry
KarenNY/iluvdisney - Karen, Mary
KathyOnA1A - Kathy, Mary, Sandy
kayleeshae - Shannon, Kaylee, Colton, Lori
Kissimmee - Rick, Heloisa, Hannah, Kevin, Aliisa, Helen
ladypoo - Patty, Misti, Dominique
lrk - Larry, Mary
maleficent1959 - Tina, Patrick, Prescott, Connor - (no dis name) Mike, Jo
Michelle2 - Michelle, Jared, Chase, Tyler, Hayley, Courtney
mickey squared - Marguerite, Steve, Max, Sophia, Stephen, Mackenzie, Joann, Joe
misseulalie - Jennifer, Rachid, Sophia, Lena
mom_rules - Anita, Paul
nanaguide - Anna, Carl
NHdisneylover - Hadley, David, Marika, Rio, Hank, Jan
NoWorriesMate - Michelle, Chris, Nick, Lilly
OH 6 - Nicholas, Michael
padalyn - Cayla, Barbara(BFL)
pixie3 - Kimberly, Mark, Shane, Riley, John
pooh & tinker - Carol, Tinker
Ready to Travel - Martha, Colette, Apryl (faithfullyeeyore)
roserae - Stacy, Glen (OCDisney), Emily
rufustee - Alex, Karen, Mackenzie
Scoobypop - Chris, Robert
Suecot2000 - Sue, Kelly
taxtracker - Bettie, Chrissy
tazzmacd - Pat, Joyce, Eric, Jason
txaggie94gigem - Elizabeth, Owen, Alexander, Karen
gismo1554 - Sarah
rikimuk - Lindsay, Martin
ssnyder - Susie
CACruisin' - Anna, Emily, Sarah, Rebecca
(no dis name) - Michael, Keith, Gary

I've just about given up on this person:
Magical_Dreams

Please PM me with any corrections.
Ken

P.S. - Thanks to all who have contributed to the Arthritis Foundation!

 

[txaggie94gigem]

Ken..i just sent you a pm regarding your list...

I am ordering bracelets tommorow so if you got a pm from me in the last couple days i need your info!!! if you did not get a pm i have your info!

BTW...i already go tthe latest refund from DCL!!!

 

[disneycruising]

Chilldren's gifts.

We have scheduled the deliveries of the Children's gifts to be on our days at sea.

I haven't heard from anyone about food allergies? Other then my own boys who are allergic to all nuts?

If anyone else would like to help in any way, let me know. I have two sea days that are not spoken for.

 

[DizzneyDAnn]

So I need a fish extender and magnets for my door and a door banner. Exactly what is all this for and aren't you afraid those cute extenders will be taken? I read the banners are by kids sometimes. What info should be on the banners?

That sounded negative, but isn't , meant to be. Just don't want to miss anything and I want to be prepared.

Welcome Anna! How fun for you and your girls. Maybe it can be the beginning of a lifelong annual all girls vacation fo you!

 

[tig82174]

So I need a fish extender and magnets for my door and a door banner. Exactly what is all this for and aren't you afraid those cute extenders will be taken? I read the banners are by kids sometimes. What info should be on the banners?

That sounded negative, but isn't , meant to be. Just don't want to miss anything and I want to be prepared.

Welcome Anna! How fun for you and your girls. Maybe it can be the beginning of a lifelong annual all girls vacation fo you!

Well.....on the surface the fish extenders are for people to put goodies and notes and mail and things into because that fish-clip thing outside your door is really limited in what it can hold. More importantly, however, the fish extenders are to show how fancy and prepared for a fabulous vacation we all are!

I have officially decided to make our fish extender. I had a fair chunk of fun tropical colored Mickey fabric left over after finishing our tropical shirts this morning....so I decided that I would use that fabric to inspire our fish extender....although I also have an idea that I might use to make ours stand out from the crowd....I just have to see if the ideas in my head are workable and can become reality before we go.



Erik

 

[Scott H]

Don't forget to check the exchange at your AAA (or CAA office)-they don't do cash but they do foreign exchange travellers checks (Visa cash cards). Sometimes they can give you a better rate than the banks do!

My AAA will get ya different currency.

 

[txaggie94gigem]

go for it erik!

 

[gydell]

Are we having a tropical night?

 

[Scott H]

Scott you know your getitng old when you can start to relate to the elevator music and think that it is kewl Just had to bring that up

Yep I am growing older but not up.... I did act my age once and it was the worst 15 min of my life.... no fun.....