May 26, 2007 (5/26/07) "First Magical Med Cruise!!" (The M&M's!)

[Coalchick]

Doug and I would like to join the winetasting if there is still room. We would love to see the suite too.

 

[jeanneg]

Someone mentioned having received written information from Disney in the mail recently. I also thought we were supposed to start receiving information about 5 months before the cruise. Since we had not recevied anything we called Disney on 1/23 and they said material was mailed around December 27. We asked for infomation to be mailed again and still have not received anything. Just curious if anyone else has had same experience.

that's very interesting....I called my TA and asked her if we would be getting any printed info regarding the excursions, etc. She said she called Disney and they said that all the info was on their website and they were NOT printing up a brochure. I wonder if the people who got the written info were located in the US....maybe it was just for international passengers.

 

[Bareacuda]

Hi Sweetsue...
I just niticed your ticker.. it says 7 months 2 weeks and 2 days.. When is that? Sept29th???
We're booked 8-22 cruise(ending the 29th).

Ann

 

[winotracy]

that's very interesting....I called my TA and asked her if we would be getting any printed info regarding the excursions, etc. She said she called Disney and they said that all the info was on their website and they were NOT printing up a brochure. I wonder if the people who got the written info were located in the US....maybe it was just for international passengers.

We were told at the end of last year that the packets were starting to go out. I haven't gotten one yet. Jeanne, don't trust your TA I've only heard of one person getting the packets so far so you're not alone!

 

[kpros]

Good morning everyone! So, did anyone fight the phone this morning and book something for 2008. We booked a west coast cruise - took about 10 minutes using the online system. A lot faster then when we booked the May 2005 repo.

We received the booklet for the Med cruises about 2 weeks ago. Nice presentation, but not really a lot of new information - and really nothing about the excursions.

Ken

 

[jeanneg]

I'm still on hold....since 8:03 this morning! And I didn't use the toll-free # either! I just checked and I have unlimited LD......thank goodness! I tried booking online and I keep getting an error message....don't know what to do...this is very frustrating, esp. since I know alot of people have double-booked.

 

[milestogo]

I have a thought about the food for the get together... Several of us will be in Barcelona for a couple of days. So we can pick up a bag of something local here or there and bring it for the party. Also, there are quite a few of us who don't drink alcoholic drinks, so we can keep our eyes opened for something local and fun to bring to drink as well.

We booked the PC this morning, Ken which date did you guys book?

 

[kpros]

We booked the PC this morning, Ken which date did you guys book?

We books the July 27, 2008 7 day. We did the repo last time and loved it. But we thought the 7 day would be fun this time.

Ken

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Todd & I (Kim) would like to join the wine tasting and our kids would love to see the suite if that's allowed. They'll be on their best look-don't-touch behavior. Hey it looks like I figured out the quote thing. Thanks for the help.

Hey Kim,
Your kids can touch- most of the trinkets are permantly attached to the cabin. You kids can only steal Ron's stuff...

 

[icunurse_celeste]

My family won't be doing any of the special 2008 cruises.

 

[figment52]

Does anyone know (without me reading 52 pages from the beginning) what time DCL is recommending for earliest departure flights back to the states?

TIA -

ps - have my reservation for WB Panama 2008 - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Coalchick]

Listed below is the response I received from Disney this morning. It sounds like there may be a disconnect between some of the telphone reps over what has actually been sent out......

Thank you for choosing a Disney Cruise Line Vacation!

At this time, the only Pre-Planning Arrival Kits which have been mailed,
are for guests on the 5/12/07 sailing. So, you have not missed out on
your packet, we hope to beginning mailing these kits shortly. We
sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.

I hope this information has been helpful. If you require further
assistance in planning your visit, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to sailing with you! Have a Magical Day!

Jeanette
Reservations Department
Disney Cruise Vacations

 

[kpros]

Listed below is the response I received from Disney this morning. It sounds like there may be a disconnect between some of the telphone reps over what has actually been sent out......

Thank you for choosing a Disney Cruise Line Vacation!

At this time, the only Pre-Planning Arrival Kits which have been mailed,
are for guests on the 5/12/07 sailing. So, you have not missed out on
your packet, we hope to beginning mailing these kits shortly. We
sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.

I hope this information has been helpful. If you require further
assistance in planning your visit, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to sailing with you! Have a Magical Day!

Jeanette
Reservations Department
Disney Cruise Vacations

That applies to us. We are on the repo, so that might be why we received ours.

Ken

 

[konslerg]

Does anyone know (without me reading 52 pages from the beginning) what time DCL is recommending for earliest departure flights back to the states?

10:30 AM

 

[kpros]

Does anyone know (without me reading 52 pages from the beginning) what time DCL is recommending for earliest departure flights back to the states?

10:30 AM

I've also seen on several threads that the airport is only 30 minutes away from the port. Lets hope that traffic in Barcelona is not like traffic in LA. It can take 30 minutes to go 10 miles here.

Ken

 

[LegalBriefs]

Hey Kim,
Your kids can touch- most of the trinkets are permantly attached to the cabin. You kids can only steal Ron's stuff...

UM.... HEY NOW!

LOL...

 

[sunshine state kim]

Hey Kim,
Your kids can touch- most of the trinkets are permantly attached to the cabin. You kids can only steal Ron's stuff...

Excellent - I'll bring along an extra suitcase!

 

[sunshine state kim]

Also, t-shirts are available at cafepress.com - if anyone gets a discount code, please post it here.

Ken

There is a $10 off $25 (DES143) and free shipping on orders of $50 or more (vdayship). I was able to use both codes on 1 order.

 

[kpros]

There is a $10 off $25 (DES143) and free shipping on orders of $50 or more (vdayship). I was able to use both codes on 1 order.

Thanks for the info Kim. I need to order a few more items myself.

Ken

 

[sweetsue]

Hi Sweetsue...
I just niticed your ticker.. it says 7 months 2 weeks and 2 days.. When is that? Sept29th???
We're booked 8-22 cruise(ending the 29th).

Ann

It's in September - on whatever cruise covers September 21st (my birthday). Unless my winning lotto numbers come in we'll probably move it to Easter, 2008 though. This Med cruise and trip keeps seeming to add more $ than I had expected. Once I added up shore excursions and came to over $3,000 I !

Sweet Sue