May 14, 2011 - Eastbound TransAtlantic

[heatherb819]

awww, poor guy! I feel for him, it would be killing me too if I weren't able to go!

 

[Winstanik]

My son(12 1/2) has been begging to go to Europe.HE tried to convince me to take him along. Not happening!

He just found out the cruise was on Disney. He told me the every time he hears about the trip it gets worse... First, Transatlantic.. then, 14 nights.. now , Disney. It is killing him.


Christi

I've got a 7 year old daughter that said the same thing ! When we booked last June, I asked my mother if she would mind keeping her for 14 days, because we found this cruise. My daughter wanted to come with us at first and I told her that this time it's mommy and daddy alone time (we brought her everywhere with us before) She was fine with my answer until she found the DCL logo on the paper that I was showing my mother !

 

[stsomewhere]

I think that we will have a PremEAR at sea. Pirate of the Caribbean : On Stranger tides is scheduled to be released on May 20.

Christi

 

[twokings]

I think that we will have a PremEAR at sea. Pirate of the Caribbean : On Stranger tides is scheduled to be released on May 20.

Christi

Yes we do. Very excited!! My daughter Arianna is even more excited!

 

[stsomewhere]

Good morning everyone! Everyone in my house is still sleeping. I am up researching excursions.

Trying to narrow it down.

For those who have been to these ports before, can you recommend any tours?

Also, has anyone mentioned the Dis meet? When and where?

I saw that someone is staying in the Walt Suite that I am so jealous.
On our last cruise, the family staying in the Walt Suite had a party for the Dismeet halfway through the cruise. It was amazing inside.


Christi

 

[owensjro]

Welcome to the new folks since I last posted (guess I better start checking more frequently now that things are picking up!)

So I think I counted there are 16 weeks till the cruise now. I think I should make my goal of losing 1 pound per week before that so I can then gain 1 pound a day on the ship I may even come out ahead!

I hope they get the new pirate's movie on board. Last time we had a premear at sea it was Toy Story 3 and they kept telling us they weren't sure if they would be able to get it. Maybe that's just their standard line to keep us all guessing.

We should do a meet in the port terminal for those planning on being there early (we'll be there as soon as it opens because I am impatient!). And we can plan a meet on the first day if people think that will work. I know it can be a bit crazy...but I also know my daughter would love to meet all the kids and go to the sail away party together.

Jim

 

[stsomewhere]

Our last cruise we had a quick meet in the promenade Lounge at 3pm.
It worked out very well. The kids got to meet each before the sail away. We saw friendly faces around the ship that evening.

As for meeting at the terminal, I am using DCL air and not sure when I will arrive.

We saw a PremEar of Confessions of a shopaholic on A Wonder cruise.

Christi

 

[sbassgva]

Still looking for additional input on the t-shirt vs. lanyard option. If we go with the lanyard option, is there someone who has creative abilities with Word or some other electronic creator that would be willing to design the inserts?

As for the on-board 1st meet, we also will be using Disney for our travel and therefore probably won't be in as early as some. However something later in the afternoon, either just before or just after the drill would be fine.

Has anyone gotten any feedback from previous transatlantic cruisers regarding weather and associated attire? I'm kinda starting to think that packing for this cruise may be a nightmare? Anyone?

Starting to get a little excited about this!!

 

[kcashner]

My son(12 1/2) has been begging to go to Europe.HE tried to convince me to take him along. Not happening!

He just found out the cruise was on Disney. He told me the every time he hears about the trip it gets worse... First, Transatlantic.. then, 14 nights.. now , Disney. It is killing him.


Christi

Ah memories. I did the TAs last year (both while DD was in school). In fact, the reason I'm doing it again ...or one of them...is that she will be out and able to sail with me this time. It was killing her last year!

And....I got ALL my ressies!

 

[stsomewhere]

My son already has plans while I am gone. He is going on a 4 day trip to Chicago for his 7th grade trip. Then, he has a big Boy Scout Spring Camporee (which my husband is in charge of)

I told him we would take him to Europe in the next few years. But, it had to be during school break.

 

[stsomewhere]

What does your screen name stand for?

Mine is from a Jimmy Buffet song. ".......I want to go to st somewhere. Ii want to go where its warm."


Christi

 

[stsomewhere]

Still looking for additional input on the t-shirt vs. lanyard option. If we go with the lanyard option, is there someone who has creative abilities with Word or some other electronic creator that would be willing to design the inserts?

As for the on-board 1st meet, we also will be using Disney for our travel and therefore probably won't be in as early as some. However something later in the afternoon, either just before or just after the drill would be fine.

Has anyone gotten any feedback from previous transatlantic cruisers regarding weather and associated attire? I'm kinda starting to think that packing for this cruise may be a nightmare? Anyone?

Starting to get a little excited about this!!

I was thinking the same thing about packing! I was doing some research on weather.
Castaway between 70-84 degrees.
Other ports were 55-69 degrees.

I am thinking that it might be on the cooler side for transatlantic crossing.

Christi

 

[Winstanik]

Talking about weather, it's Brrrr over here this morning. Good thing the sun is out !When I got up it was -23 C (which is about -10F) So the temperature in May seems sooo good right about now !!! Can't wait for winter to be over.

On another note, would anywone be interested in a Facebook group page ? Is there other Facebook users in the group ? I've never done one, but can try to do it. I think that I need to have a few friends to invite in order to start one. So if anyone wants to be friend with me, I am under Anik Bergevin-Goundrey. Please leave me a msg to let me know that you are in the Dis group.

 

[owensjro]

Talking about weather, it's Brrrr over here this morning. Good thing the sun is out !When I got up it was -23 C (which is about -10F) So the temperature in May seems sooo good right about now !!! Can't wait for winter to be over.

On another note, would anywone be interested in a Facebook group page ? Is there other Facebook users in the group ? I've never done one, but can try to do it. I think that I need to have a few friends to invite in order to start one. So if anyone wants to be friend with me, I am under Anik Bergevin-Goundrey. Please leave me a msg to let me know that you are in the Dis group.

I was thinking about this last night. Sounds like a great idea to me.

As for weather...we were thinking we will mostly want long pants for this trip so we're reducing the number of shorts we bring. I'm also planning on bringing layers that we can mix and match to get the most out of packing space.

Jim

 

[stsomewhere]

Talking about weather, it's Brrrr over here this morning. Good thing the sun is out !When I got up it was -23 C (which is about -10F) So the temperature in May seems sooo good right about now !!! Can't wait for winter to be over.

On another note, would anywone be interested in a Facebook group page ? Is there other Facebook users in the group ? I've never done one, but can try to do it. I think that I need to have a few friends to invite in order to start one. So if anyone wants to be friend with me, I am under Anik Bergevin-Goundrey. Please leave me a msg to let me know that you are in the Dis group.

This is a great idea for facebook. I will send you a message. It is Christi Peer Marlin.

 

[stsomewhere]

It is cold here today, too. It was 0 F when we woke up. The temp is slowing climbing. We are suppose to get 10 inches of snow tonight. Now , they are saying it could be freezing rain instead. The kids are hoping for a snow day tomorrow.

Lazy day today. The kids are off of school for Martin Luther King Day. Erik is working from home since his client is closed for the holiday.

I worked hard all weekend and finally got my daughter's room finished. So, i decide to relax today,too.

 

[heatherb819]

A Facebook group page is set up! Come join us and put some faces with the names. Thanks for linking the spreadsheet with the facebook page Amanda!!

 

[Winstanik]

A Facebook group page is set up! Come join us and put some faces with the names. Thanks for linking the spreadsheet with the facebook page Amanda!!

Thank you so much for doing this !

 

[platinumcruzer]

Got all my resssies set up....

Weather here in FL is unpredictable as usual...yesterday sunny and 75 today 45 and pouring rain. Thank goodness I don't have to worry with snow though.

Busy getting prepared for the Dream sailing next week. Don't know which cruise I'm more excited about.

As to tshirts or lanyards, I vote for lanyards.

 

[twokings]

This is a great idea for facebook. I will send you a message. It is Christi Peer Marlin.

I was thinking about this last week. Looked quickly into. Notice there was an EBTA page for last years cruise(I believe). Love the idea. just let us know if one gets created.