May Med Magic - May 15 2010 - Meet thread

[Welsh Girl]

Are you flying from Gatwick? We are...think the flight leaves at ten to 7??

welcome Lee Adeline and Madison

Does anyone know what time we will be able to board the ship, as we have a early flight from the UK and arrive in barcelona at 9.55?

joanne

 

[abdmom]

The port opens at 10 a.m. Boarding time will depend on how fast people from the previous cruise get off, but my guesstimate would be 11 -11:30 for a start time.

 

[Jeff Spencer]

Really, the only reason I want the 9 is for the window. I *HATE* *HATE* *HATE* waking up in the dark. But I will manage if I don't get it. Still, a girl can dream...

Sayhello

My wife is the same way. I'm completely the opposite because I automatically wake up when light comes in the room whether I'm ready to get up or not.

 

[tripodjw]

The port opens at 10 a.m. Boarding time will depend on how fast people from the previous cruise get off, but my guesstimate would be 11 -11:30 for a start time.

I don't have it with me and can't remember for sure - but I'm sure the info packet said port opens at 10am and then something like 1 or 1.30pm for boarding.

Whatever time it says I remember thinking that it was later than at Port Canaverel which is supposed to be 12 but sometimes starts a little earlier at around 11.30 (from what i've read).

Guess we'll find out for sure when the first Med cruise sails in late April.

:welcome new cruisers btw, you've all been added to the cruise list on page 1 of this thread. Let me know if you want to add any extra info or join the FE exchange.

 

[jojo6617]

Are you flying from Gatwick? We are...think the flight leaves at ten to 7??

Hi Welsh Girl
yes we are, we must be on the same flight are you staying at one of the gatwick hotels in the 14th?

 

[peterpanstout]

The port opens at 10 a.m. Boarding time will depend on how fast people from the previous cruise get off, but my guesstimate would be 11 -11:30 for a start time.

I have not received my package from Disney yet, so I don't know what time boarding starts....but I do know I have a pedi appointment at 1:45. So, it has to be before then.

 

[jojo6617]

I have not received my package from Disney yet, so I don't know what time boarding starts....but I do know I have a pedi appointment at 1:45. So, it has to be before then.

Wow peterpanstout, fab way to start your holiday with some pampering I think I may have a spa treatment on the first sea day.

joanne

 

[sayhello]

According to the documents from Disney, Terminal C opens at 10am, and boarding starts "around 1pm".

I don't think we leave until like 9:30 or 10 pm, so that may be why they're doing things a bit later. It might also take them a little longer to clean up after 10-11 days than it does after 7!

Sayhello

 

[peterpanstout]

JoAnne, it's the best way.

I would love to know what else is in the info package. We have not received anything yet. All of our mail goes through the US military to the base in Germany. It can take up to 30 days to get mail. I just called guest services and they said nothing but a confirmation letter was mailed to me. No way I will get my luggage tags, which she said are mailed out two weeks before sailing.

 

[jedijill]

JoAnne, it's the best way.

I would love to know what else is in the info package. We have not received anything yet. All of our mail goes through the US military to the base in Germany. It can take up to 30 days to get mail. I just called guest services and they said nothing but a confirmation letter was mailed to me. No way I will get my luggage tags, which she said are mailed out two weeks before sailing.

Hey peterpanstout! I used to be stationed in Mannheim! I miss Germany.

Jill in CO

 

[pixiedust519]

We got airfare!!!! Woohoo!!

That's a big relief to have that over with. Now we can focus on more of the fun stuff. We were able to find a flight for my family so they could avoid the LGA to JFK mess. We will all meet up at JFK on the 13th and will arrive in Barcelona at 8:45am on the 14th so we can have a full day of sightseeing!

 

[tripodjw]

We got airfare!!!! Woohoo!!

That's a big relief to have that over with. Now we can focus on more of the fun stuff. We were able to find a flight for my family so they could avoid the LGA to JFK mess. We will all meet up at JFK on the 13th and will arrive in Barcelona at 8:45am on the 14th so we can have a full day of sightseeing!

Good stuff.

We booked our post-cruise hotel last night. We're having a few nights after the cruise just down the coast from Barcelona in what is supposed to be a really nice quiet village with a beach.

Just carhire for that part and parking at Heathrow to sort out now.

Oh and door magnets and Fe's and a few pounds of weight to lose (to make room for the cruise-gains) Maybe a few more things to do still then.

 

[sayhello]

We got airfare!!!! Woohoo!!

That's a big relief to have that over with. Now we can focus on more of the fun stuff. We were able to find a flight for my family so they could avoid the LGA to JFK mess. We will all meet up at JFK on the 13th and will arrive in Barcelona at 8:45am on the 14th so we can have a full day of sightseeing!

Congrats! I'm glad that all worked out. What airline did you end up going with?

Sayhello

 

[pixiedust519]

Congrats! I'm glad that all worked out. What airline did you end up going with?

Sayhello

We booked it with American Airlines.

 

[ebony]

Hello Everyone!

We booked this cruise while on the Eastern Caribbean May 2009. My DH's parents are joining us, too.

We are in cabin 7501.

We are David and Kischa with our kids, Cailin and Zach, who are teenagers.

Early Seating (hope this works out OK).

We are planning on flying into London a week prior to departure, spending a few days there and a few days in Paris. Then on to Barcelona for our cruise.

Hi Folks we are first time cruisers and looking forward to arriving in Barcelona from the UK.

Lee, Adeline and Madison.

Welcome to all you newcomers, more and more each day .

We have booked a cat 12 guarantee as well, as lots of you it seems. Its our first time doing this. Does anyone know, when we get our cabin nos assigned ?.
Maybe we can post when we do get a cat and cabin no, so people can find out about there own.
Didnt think that there many cat 12 cabins.

We are flying to Barcelona on the Friday afterrnoon before the cruise and staying at the Marriott hotel at the airport. Is anyone else staying there ?

Jan

 

[sayhello]

Welcome to all you newcomers, more and more each day .

We have booked a cat 12 guarantee as well, as lots of you it seems. Its our first time doing this. Does anyone know, when we get our cabin nos assigned ?.
Maybe we can post when we do get a cat and cabin no, so people can find out about there own.
Didnt think that there many cat 12 cabins.

We are flying to Barcelona on the Friday afterrnoon before the cruise and staying at the Marriott hotel at the airport. Is anyone else staying there ?

Jan

There are only 13 Cat 12 cabins, so some people *will* be getting upgrades, it seems.

Most of the people I've seen reporting back are getting their cabins assigned between 45 to 30 days out. But who knows? I guess we'll see!

Sayhello

 

[BckBlue]

Hi JOJO6617,

We are arriving at 13.55 into Barcelona from Gatwick I think the intention if possible is to have everybody checked in by 16:00.

I will be onboard with my wife and daughter I don't know if the is the correct area to ask but I wonderd if anyone would be intrested in sharing an independent tour of Rome?

 

[abird]

You can add me and family
abird

Anne 49
DH Keller 52
DD Kate 26
DD Mary 21

Room: GTY 12

 

[rashdecision]

wow, this board is taking off! I can't believe the flight costs. We booked ours early and the prices have certainly not dropped. It has snowed constantly here and Im about sick of the weather.

 

[Jeff Spencer]

I will be onboard with my wife and daughter I don't know if the is the correct area to ask but I wonderd if anyone would be intrested in sharing an independent tour of Rome?

Welcome BckBlue,

If you look back in the thread there are some posts of people that are doing private tours in Rome (and elsewhere) that have posted openings.