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

[AuntyBrat]

Where did you read that you shouldn't drink the water? Spain, and the rest of Europe isn't like Mexico or the Caribbean. The European Union has water regulations. I've read that the taste is different, so bottled water may be preferable from a taste standpoint, but it isn't necessary.

DANG!!! And here I was hoping for a little case of dysentary to offset all the stuff I would eat on the ship during the sea days on the way over!!!

 

[Brooklyn]

DANG!!! And here I was hoping for a little case of dysentary to offset all the stuff I would eat on the ship during the sea days on the way over!!!

ME TOO!

 

[AuntyBrat]

ME TOO!

Guess we will just have to settle for good old Noro-Virus!!

 

[cupcake]

To the person who wasn't going to send the medical form in bc it is w/in 14 days of the trip... SEND IT IN NOW ANYWAY!!! It is better to give them some notice than no notice. They are very good about dealing with food allergies and special requests, but you want to be on the official list of people needing assistance. I'm sure DCL will appreciate having some advance notice, even if it's not the full 14 days, and that it will make things easier for you once you're on board. There is a fax # on the med form. That is one of the many nice things about WDW/DCL: they are very good about food issues like this. If you can do trace amts (i.e., do not need wholly separate prep areas excluding peanuts) you can do buffets or counterservice and if you ask, someone will come out and tell you if your ingredient is in anything (buffets) or provide an ingredient list (counterservice). But they do also provide totally separate prep.

Counting down!!! How exciting that some people are already vacationing. The last few days are always bad at work trying to get everything all situated, but that icky feeling that time's ticking away and there's too much to do means that the trip is really close, so I guess that's good! The excitement level's building!!!

C.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Wow, we had a terrfically busy weekend. Much of it fun, other work and all BUSY BUSY. I have managed to sneak in reading on the boards here and there, but only managed one super short post. I think we need a vacation!

Packing is 95% done!!!! A few if Dave's things are in the wash. And Marika (who appears to be orginazatioanlly challenged as of late) is missing her new sunglasses and paint set form her Easter basket

Ver ybusy four days ahead:

Monday will take us to Manchester (45 minute drive each way) to the Girl Scout council shop for end of the year badges and supplies for two troops. Then home to clean liek crazy (have let things go in the packing, board reading, rabbit tending frenzy of late) and then get Rio to dance early (make-up classes plus his own) and Marika down to karate for make-up classes. Finish up with a Girl Scout leaders meeting. And that is our SLOW day. Friday morning can't get here fast enough!

OKW--we will be heading there for wine party (or Coke party for me). Never been there. We find that finding things on Disney property is simple IF you know what park it is near. Is OKW considered an EPCOT resort? AK? What? Thanks in advance for this bit of information.

 

[Scott H]

Here ya go, a nice link to a WDW property map, OKW is #17 on this map.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/propertymap.htm

Just played with the map, click on the #17 and it is a link to OKW info and then there is a resort map KEWL!!! So when we post the exact location you can cruise ( sorry no pun intended) on over.

I will also give Erik the Lat and Long to post for the GPS users out there. LOL

 

[NHdisneylover]

Thanks Scott Looks like we can follow Downtown Disney sign until we are cloase enough for OKW signs. Also means you are close to all that shopping

 

[Scott H]

Thanks Scott Looks like we can follow Downtown Disney sign until we are cloase enough for OKW signs. Also means you are close to all that shopping

Shopping, we must be close to a cruise vacation, made three trips to town today, 1st my office and Walmart, now we have everything, pick up sunday paper, Look Kmart has outdoor furnature on sale, off to Kmart, tonight is making up our little stateroom gifts, didn't want to run short so off to Sams Club. That's it I am in for the night, I hope.

Three days to go for this kid, hope all that are enroute are having a safe and great journey. To those still waiting, hang in there our day will come.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Scott--my memory is shot. What day will you be arriving at OKW (and therefore posting the room #)?
Thanks

 

[Scott H]

Will be calling EriK on 5/10 about 6:30ish... would call Debbie but I know she will not hear her cell phone over Off Kilter LOL.... I actually hope her room is close to ours.. we did link those reservation so maybe...

 

[NHdisneylover]

Thanks. So long as Erik gets it posted by any time that night, I can check beofre we head to the airport (at 5:30 in the morning ) on Friday and we'll know where we are headed. I can't wait

 

[Hygiene99]

Wow,
OKW--we will be heading there for wine party (or Coke party for me). Never been there. We find that finding things on Disney property is simple IF you know what park it is near. Is OKW considered an EPCOT resort? AK? What? Thanks in advance for this bit of information.

This is always a Good time!!!
Give Scott & Lynn a Hug from the East coast...

..

Happy Cruising!!!!!!

 

[NHdisneylover]

This is always a Good time!!!
Give Scott & Lynn a Hug from the East coast...

And hurry up and get the ship to the Med...

We are Waiting Happy Cruising!!!!!!

Do you see that Scott and Lynn? You have to let me hug you now because it comes from Peter!

If the ship arrives in Barcelona a bit worse for wear you will know we partied just a little too much (we do have about a dozen half way bashes planned ) I sure hope we get to meet you one of these days as we will be just missing you in Barcelona won't we? We should think about a New England meet some time this fall.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Debbie--I forgot to say THANK YOU for getting the roster updated. It looks great. I really enjoyed all of the new photos that are up (and thanks to those of you who got those in).

Ken--Thanks to you also for keeping up with the name tags and lanyards. We are so excited to get ours (that will not be delivered to our stateroom ) that we are truly considering having my in-laws put the kids to bed and driving back to the airport that night to meet up with you in the hotel lobby I know we are totally deranged. But, think of all the poeple we could meet a day early. And, we would get to take pocession of our lovely lanyards in time to wear them to the terminal.

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Will be calling EriK on 5/10 about 6:30ish... would call Debbie but I know she will not hear her cell phone over Off Kilter LOL.... I actually hope her room is close to ours.. we did link those reservation so maybe...

That is why I have my phone set on stun

You can call between 7 & 7:30. Then not till 8 .

Not sure where we will be going after that. Maybe MK for Wishes.

I think I have to post another update Still getting room numbers. I may do that later.

If there is anyone else out there that has a room number that you would like posted, please let me know. I am working the next 2 nights, so tonight would be good! I know that Linda is going to print soon with the Mini-navigator, and we would like the best info in there.

4 more sleeps!!!

Debbie

 

[gydell]

Debbie - What flight are you on?

 

[Brooklyn]

If there is anyone that is buying alcohol in FL and needs some extra packing for them I something that will work. I have a bunch of 3M Inflata-Pak, Air Cushion Packaging. Standard bottles fit perfect and then you just blow the bag up around the bottle. It forms a very strong air cushion around the bottle. I have used these for shipping many times and everything gets there perfect.

Just PM me if you need any. We are staying at the Hyatt at the airport on Friday night.

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Debbie - What flight are you on?

Which one... I have several over the time LOL

I arrive Southwest from Cleveland via BWI at 10:25 am

What was I thinking to book a 6:30 am flight!!!! I guess it sounded like a good idea at the time

Debbie

 

[gydell]

Which one... I have several over the time LOL

I arrive Southwest from Cleveland via BWI at 10:25 am

What was I thinking to book a 6:30 am flight!!!! I guess it sounded like a good idea at the time

Debbie

I was wondering about the arriving flight. Didn't know if you were coming to Atl. Don't worry about the early flight because if you are like me I won't be sleeping much the night before anyway!

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

I was wondering about the arriving flight. Didn't know if you were coming to Atl. Don't worry about the early flight because if you are like me I won't be sleeping much the night before anyway!

Nope.. I try to avoid Atlanta and usually can do it We are a Continental hub, so rarely do I have to travel through ATL. But every time I have it was an adventure

I will be like the commercial... "I am too excited to sleep." I think my ride will be here to pick us up at 4:30 ish..... The person taking us works nights, so he will be wide awake! I think I may have him call me and wake me up

Maybe I should change it to 3 more sleeps, because I won't be sleeping that night

Debbie