May 14, 2011 - Eastbound TransAtlantic

[hrhdhd]

Deidre,
I sent you a PM.


Christi

Just replied. I was without my computer for a few days at a conference.

Regarding clothes, I'm one of those Floridians who's cold at 70. I'm thinking pants and lightweight fleece. Highs in the 60s means lows lower than 60! Yikes!

 

[tamsocal]

Just replied. I was without my computer for a few days at a conference.

Regarding clothes, I'm one of those Floridians who's cold at 70. I'm thinking pants and lightweight fleece. Highs in the 60s means lows lower than 60! Yikes!

the predicted weather temps look mostly like home-Southern California weather to us & the kids never want to wear pants or long sleeves. Even when the 7 yr old has goose bumps- he still doesnt want a sweatshirt. We are planning shorts, & Short sleeves, with sweatshirts, windbreakers, maybe one or 2 pairs of pants for the 7yr old who wore shorts on our Antarctica cruise. We are doing the swim w/ wild dolphins in Madeira-- might be a smidge chilly- not sure if we will bring a spring suit

 

[ssgtravel]

Are the ship-board photos taken in a horizontal or vertical format? Just wondering as I am planning to have a frame signed and would like to get the orientation right (I will put one of the photos from the cruise in the frame--either a photo with characters or a formal one when we're dressed up).

 

[EyeDisneyCruise]

Are the ship-board photos taken in a horizontal or vertical format? Just wondering as I am planning to have a frame signed and would like to get the orientation right (I will put one of the photos from the cruise in the frame--either a photo with characters or a formal one when we're dressed up).

Both!

You can always make requests --- and also I suggest considering the photo package where at the end they give you a CD with all the pictures -- that way you can crop and print at home! Great value too!

 

[Zippety-Doo-Dah]

Has someone used the onboard internet on a transatlantic trip before?

I want to maintain some correspondance with my elderly mother as 2 weeks is too long for her to go without worrying. I think the internet uses satellite communication, but I've never used it.

Do I have to bring my own netbook or are there computers on board to use?

My alternative is to rent a phone, but I think that might be very expensive!

Thank you for your help.

Carol

 

[Can't wait to cruise]

There are computers available for use in the internet cafe just forward of the aft elevators by the lounge on deck 3. Fairly expensive at 75 cents/minute or you can buy packages if you plan to use the internet frequently. Great resource if you need to check in with the family but not something you need to drag a laptop along on your own. Just be sure you know how to access the "webmail" website for your email as that will be the fastest way to get on, check your email and get back off.

Anyone notice that Disney's not offering any more inside cabins in the reservation system for this cruise? Not sure if they've sold out the inside cabins, limiting capacity, forcing more to outside cabins for more revenue, etc. Hopefully if they're out of inside cabins, those with inside cabins will get upgraded to open up room for those still wanting to book inside cabins at less cost. We're still hoping for an upgrade but haven't seen it yet.

 

[kcashner]

Has someone used the onboard internet on a transatlantic trip before?

I want to maintain some correspondance with my elderly mother as 2 weeks is too long for her to go without worrying. I think the internet uses satellite communication, but I've never used it.

Do I have to bring my own netbook or are there computers on board to use?

My alternative is to rent a phone, but I think that might be very expensive!

Internet on the ship is S...L...O...W (or at least it was on last year's TA cruises). There is inexpensive internet available at some of the ports, but that doesn't help you on 6 sea days. The internet costs 75 cents per minute (packages can get it as low as 30 cents per minute), there are computers in the internet cafe (next to the Promenade Lounge).

Cellular at sea costs $2.49 per minute + any carrier charges--this may be a good alternative if you have a cell phone.

 

[oddman]

Anyone notice that Disney's not offering any more inside cabins in the reservation system for this cruise? Not sure if they've sold out the inside cabins, limiting capacity, forcing more to outside cabins for more revenue, etc. Hopefully if they're out of inside cabins, those with inside cabins will get upgraded to open up room for those still wanting to book inside cabins at less cost. We're still hoping for an upgrade but haven't seen it yet.

had the same thought. no inside no oceanview ..... but there are plenty of more costly rooms.

 

[oddman]

does anyone know if the last Transatlantic trips held a "Princess party" like the one in 07?

if I remember correctly it was during the at sea days and was by invitation.

 

[EyeDisneyCruise]

does anyone know if the last Transatlantic trips held a "Princess party" like the one in 07?

if I remember correctly it was during the at sea days and was by invitation.

For the 2010 TA they held a princess/prince party hosted by Belle...it was by invitation only (because of space limitations).

 

[singlis]

I just joined exchange 5 as I have candies from Newfoundland, but I need to know is ANYONE in Candy Exchange 5 allergic to peanuts?

 

[jettybean]

Don't want anyone to be left out! About 17 early dining reservations have been linked. This means our group will be on the same dining rotation and will be seated near one another. If you have not joined us and would like to please send me a private message with name and reservation number and I will call DCL to get you linked!!

 

[jettybean]

Any Med early diners want to link for dining? Let me know!!
Jeanne

 

[teburgess]

This has most likely been mentioned... but do we get a Pirate night when leaving Castaway? I got my awesome Pirate costumes to decide if they need to get packed.

Also, does anyone know if we will get to see the premier of "On Stranger Tides." I was onboard when they premiers "At World's End" the same day it came out in theaters.

Also, I cannot get the facebook page to work.

 

[teburgess]

Just booked our return flight today. Found an incredibly reasonable price for one-way ticket and jumped on it. Still have to book our flight from DC to Orlando but won't do that until February.

Swiss Airlines
Barcelona (BCN) to Washington, DC (IAD)
2 Adults 1 Child
$1,547.57 total

Boards have been quite busy lately. Have to remember to check 'em every once-in-a-while.

Less than 8 months to go!

I booked my SWISS flight months ago as well. We are flying from Barcelona to Chicago via Zurich the day after. $2400.00 for Business class and it is going to be 10 hours of awesome.

 

[TxMermaid1]

This has most likely been mentioned... but do we get a Pirate night when leaving Castaway? I got my awesome Pirate costumes to decide if they need to get packed.

Also, does anyone know if we will get to see the premier of "On Stranger Tides." I was onboard when they premiers "At World's End" the same day it came out in theaters.

Also, I cannot get the facebook page to work.

YES... we will have a Pirate Night... So PACK that costume!

 

[TheCheshireCat]

I just joined exchange 5 as I have candies from Newfoundland, but I need to know is ANYONE in Candy Exchange 5 allergic to peanuts?

I am but it is nothing serious, I just can't eat it, I'm sure my fiance wouldn't mind taking mine.

 

[heatherb819]

Heather- I took myself off the champagne girls.


Christi

OK Christi, Thanks for letting me know!

FYI everyone else!!! I'm still waiting to hear back from DCL on this.

 

[ssgtravel]

Do the folks supplying recipes put their name on the cards, or is it done anonymously? If you put your name on, is it your screen name or real name?
Thank you.

 

[mboekhoff]

Do the folks supplying recipes put their name on the cards, or is it done anonymously? If you put your name on, is it your screen name or real name?
Thank you.

I would say put your name on the card, both your real and your screen name