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

[holidayfanatic]

Coco's wife: here is the thread for the repo cruise. there are about 11 families doing it. Also, go on Disneycruise.com to the Eastbound 14 night and the excursions are listed.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1064911&page=373


Children under 8 can't climb the Pisa tower! My daughter will be so bummed!!!!!!

Thanks for the info about the hop on hop off buses. That is the way to go for us. Holidayfanatic: do let us know which one you took.

Don't know if this will help anyone with their choice of excursions (I have not been to Pisa) but I have been told by several friends who have been there that the tower is the ONLY attraction in this town.

We will therefore be giving Pisa a miss this time around.

 

[milestogo]

OK HOHO is our choice then. I'm so excited that we have an official plan for Rome now!!!!! one more thing off the checklist.

 

[renegade7]

Ok really leaning toward the hop on/off bus. Especially since others are going to do it. I think that will be the selling point for me to my father.

I have been shopping...
What is everyone using for a day bag? I am looking at L.L. Bean's Travel Touring Bag and Stowaway Pack. I have found some great travel size items at Walgreens - Toilet Seat Covers, Wipes, Static Guard, and Downey Wrinkle Release. Additionally, I found these laundry detergent gel packs at Bed, Bath & Beyond that I am going to try. My only concern is if they will make the trip in my suitcase without exploding.

Does anyone know what we are allowed to take off the ship when we go ashore? i.e. sandwiches, fruit, water, power bars, etc. I am thinking of snacks I am going to need and want when ashore and would be cheaper and healthier to bring with me than to purchase.

 

[plantman]

I've been a lurker for awhile and have been reading all the post. In reply to the post about what you are allowed to bring off the ship, the following items are NOT allowed to be taken off the ship fruits, vegetables, meats, and plants. You are allowed to take granola bars, chips, candy.

plantman

 

[faithfullyeeyore]

"The attire here is full of wild, bold colors. Every time I head up North (like to Orlando), I'm always surprised at how bland everyone's clothing is. "

HEY! I'm into wild and crazy colors and I live around Orlando! Hmmm, I might be the only one though!

Apryl

 

[winotracy]

DISboarders Invade Rome!!​

Come join us on a train ride to Rome !! Details to follow once we have a group. For those worried about missing the boat, my plan is that we be back to the ship before sunset. The way if we have any problems, we have some time to work it out.

Possible participants:

Winotracy
Milestogo
Hygiene99
Jeanneg
kpros/spros
sunshine state kim
yensidfan
rufustee
rohjoh
rmkd
garylpn
figment52
charwac1 ??
renegade7 ??

Anyone Else?!?

 

[faithfullyeeyore]

Is anyone staying at the Tryp Barcelona Aeropuerto? I got a really good deal on the hotel PLUS they provide transportation to the airport which is really why I picked it. I'll be staying there the 7th and then flying out the next day. Just wondering if anyone else was doing the same!

I've been so busy keeping up and posting on the Repo that I forget to post here as well!!

I have no plans made for this leg of the cruise except for Pompeii. I have been wanting to go there since I was about 12 and now that I am 31, you betcha I'm going!

So if anyone would mind me tagging along on whatever they are doing, let me know. I'm generally up for anything. I'll try anything twice! BTW, it's just me on the M&M

I think I'm signed up for the PJ party! i am so excited about the cruise that I'm getting lost, I need to set up a folder but, ya know, I like to be lost. It makes it more FUN!!

~Apryl

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Time to RSVP
The DISer Pajama Party

Sweet Dreams and Sweet Treats

Hosted by Tracy, Char & Celeste and sponsored by Dreams Unlimited Travel.

Just what you need to unwind and relax so that you can fall asleep!! Keep in mind this is a Disney ship though

Everyone who wishes to attend will receive an invitation in their fish mail once on the ship. How will we know you wish to attend? We need you to RSVP!! Please PM icunurse_celeste to RSVP and we'll get you on the list. Don't worry, if something comes up and you can't make it. Let us know if you want to come.
9 to 11pm
Ages 16 and older welcome!!!​

Guest list to date:
ICUNURSE_CELESTE: Celeste & Jennie
CHARWAC1: Char & Andy
WINOTRACY: Tracy & Bill
HYGIENE99: Peter & Jenn
SWEETSUE: Sue and Nana
KPROS: Ken & Shari
JEANNEG: Jeanne & John
LTLMERMAID: Melanie & Allison
TREASUREISLAND: Sharon & Keith
COALCHICK: Doug & Karen
SUNSHINESTATEKIM: Kim & Todd
PEPPERPIKE: Joe, Shirley, & Nancy
RENEGADE7: Johanna
KISSISSIMEE: Heloisa & Richard
FIRST TIMERS: Alex & Carolyn




PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE LEFT YOU OFF THE LIST....






Where is Scoob? Oh Scoob, where are you?? You haven't posted for a while.....did you get lost in Utah??




Peter, you know you want it....you know you want that cat 10.

Thank you so much for noticing! I was out of town for 11 days between two separate trips. I had about 17 hours in between to get my act together and pack for trip 2. So, I've MISSED YOU ALL! I got on about an hour ago about page 130, I've spent since then trying to catch up since 5 more pages had been added from the time I began reading.

I'm so excited this trip is really coming up fast! However, it leads to my panic about what all has to be done to get ready! I'm already missing my dog, and I haven't even left yet.

Are we going to have a recap before we leave (or before you b2b's leave) for all the onboard activities and Barcelona activities? Or will we just list on page 55?

I thought I'd let you all know too. I got my phone bill......it was ugly. I had to call Barcelona to book our apartments for before the cruise. There are 11 of us and only two days so it took some special circumstances and working. Anyway, it cost me about $74 for about 30 minutes....so, just be careful.

BTW....anyone else booking on an interline rate? When do you think we'll get our room #'s????

Lori banana: happy to be back)

 

[Scooby3x1y]

I've been a lurker for awhile and have been reading all the post. In reply to the post about what you are allowed to bring off the ship, the following items are NOT allowed to be taken off the ship fruits, vegetables, meats, and plants. You are allowed to take granola bars, chips, candy.

plantman

We've taken everything off the ship and it wasn't a problem. Maybe it's one of those it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission?

I think they worry more if it's not for personal consumption. We've ordered cookies and sandwiches at night to take the next morning.

Oh yeah all! Don't forget those ziploc bags.

 

[Coalchick]

We were not quite as lucky as others to get Air France. We are booked on Delta through Atlanta direct from there into Barcelona. I am concerned about the return flight though. We are scheduled to leave on Delta at 10:00am (I thought Disney advised against scheduling this early). We go from Barcelona to JFK and then to Tampa.
Have a great night.

 

[renegade7]

We were not quite as lucky as others to get Air France. We are booked on Delta through Atlanta direct from there into Barcelona. I am concerned about the return flight though. We are scheduled to leave on Delta at 10:00am (I thought Disney advised against scheduling this early). We go from Barcelona to JFK and then to Tampa.
Have a great night.

I am guessing it is safe to assume you let Disney book your air for you....

I just wanted to double check as I am still on that same 10 am flight back. I was never able to get on the later Delta flight through ATL and have been torn if I need to spend another night in Barcelona.

 

[susans]

Is anyone else having to call to book excursions...I can book my husband just not me on Disney Cruise's website.


Also is anyone else as excited as I am about this cruise????

I have my toga
I have my pirate's costume
I have numerous Disney ties for Hubby
I've already started packing...

I can't wait!

 

[kpros]

Is anyone else having to call to book excursions...I can book my husband just not me on Disney Cruise's website.

The same thing happened to me. I could book Shari but I couldn't book myself. I ended up booking her on everything and then calling DCL and they then added me to all the same excursions. It was some problem again with the software - but it appears they knew about the issue when I called.

Ken

 

[meb51]

My stepdaughter thought that the problem in booking excursions might be related to Palo reservations. That is, due to some glitch, if you have a Palo reservation, you are no longer able to reserve excursions on line. So if the Palo reservation is in your name, you can not book it on line but other people in your party can. Not sure if anyone else has heard this.

 

[kpros]

My stepdaughter thought that the problem in booking excursions might be related to Palo reservations. That is, due to some glitch, if you have a Palo reservation, you are no longer able to reserve excursions on line. So if the Palo reservation is in your name, you can not book it on line but other people in your party can. Not sure if anyone else has heard this.

I believe that is probably correct. That is what happened to me. Once I booked Palo - I couldn't book an excursion. I would suggest booked the spouse for all the excursion you want and then call DCL and let them add you to those excursions.

Ken

 

[sweetsue]

We've taken everything off the ship and it wasn't a problem. Maybe it's one of those it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission?

I think they worry more if it's not for personal consumption. We've ordered cookies and sandwiches at night to take the next morning.

Oh yeah all! Don't forget those ziploc bags.

I'll add it to the FAQs. I promise I will really call this week!!!! Today it was on the agenda but it was the day from h*ll. Between locking myself out of the house, setting off all the alarms in the mall, breaking a couple ramekins and seeing my 6 yo suffer a meltdown so huge it required a 2-hour nap to recover, I've been a bit busy today.

Sue

 

[Coalchick]

You assume correctly. Since I have not been on a cruise or to Europe before (I really sound green don't I?), we thought it best to have Disney coordinate the flight arrangements for the 10 of us.

 

[cocoswife]

BTW....anyone else booking on an interline rate? When do you think we'll get our room #'s????

Lori banana: happy to be back)

Hi Lori!

We also booked the interline rate, I'm checking everyday to see if our cabin # has been assigned. Hopefully it will be assigned, at least, 30 days prior. By the way, how are you getting to Barcelona?

Camille

 

[sweetsue]

We were not quite as lucky as others to get Air France. We are booked on Delta through Atlanta direct from there into Barcelona. I am concerned about the return flight though. We are scheduled to leave on Delta at 10:00am (I thought Disney advised against scheduling this early). We go from Barcelona to JFK and then to Tampa.
Have a great night.

DCL said you could book flights from 10am. They don't have the same "arrive ten million hours in advance" rules in the EU as they do for the US, so it shouldn't be an issue. The very last DCL bus leaves the port at 9:30am so they expect the ENTIRE boat to clear by then. It could be a bit concering if you have late seating though since you are in the second breakfast rotation. It's possible that you could ask to skip breakfast and leave from the boat earlier if you're concerned.

Sue

 

[cocoswife]

Coco's wife: here is the thread for the repo cruise. there are about 11 families doing it. Also, go on Disneycruise.com to the Eastbound 14 night and the excursions are listed.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1064911&page=373

Thanks!! The repo thread is extremely active!!

Camille