Norway Magic 6/6/2015

[sweetlovin']

Myself, DH, DS, 2 DD's, MIL, and both of my parents. Whew!

Welcome to the group

 

[thinkoflaura]

So, is ours the first ever sailing of the Norwegian Fjords for DCL?

during summer 2013, we sailed on DCL's first sailing into Venice (I think the ship was built or worked on in Venice or something so this was a "return" of sorts, but still very significant in the history of the ship)... anyway, several times during our 12-night trip, we were surprised in our cabins with lovely gifts from DCL to commemorate the trip... a framed lithograph, a beautiful stained glass dish...

If this is DCL's first sailing through the Fjords, maybe we'll be treated to the same surprises?

 

[WhosGoofy]

So, is ours the first ever sailing of the Norwegian Fjords for DCL?

during summer 2013, we sailed on DCL's first sailing into Venice (I think the ship was built or worked on in Venice or something so this was a "return" of sorts, but still very significant in the history of the ship)... anyway, several times during our 12-night trip, we were surprised in our cabins with lovely gifts from DCL to commemorate the trip... a framed lithograph, a beautiful stained glass dish...

If this is DCL's first sailing through the Fjords, maybe we'll be treated to the same surprises?

I was on that same inaugural cruise to Venice in 2013. Those gifts were really fun to find in our stateroom. The glass dish is on a table in front of me now. It was such a fantastic cruise, wasn't it?

I am also hoping for some cool Norway Inaugural gifts.

 

[dee47]

We are going early to Copenhagen maybe we can meet up before cruise ! How else is going early.

I'll be there early! There are several people and we were thinking either Tivoli Gardens or a Canal Cruise.

 

[the_princess]

I'll be there early! There are several people and we were thinking either Tivoli Gardens or a Canal Cruise.

If some of you have more then one day in Copenhagen, we could also make a day trip to Elsinore and visit Kronborg castle (Hamlet's castle) Which I think is the most interesting castle in Denmark and then take the boat to Sweden and have lunch there. I have spend most of my childhood at summer school there, so I love it like my second home. It's such a beautiful and historic area.

 

[sweetlovin']

So, is ours the first ever sailing of the Norwegian Fjords for DCL?

during summer 2013, we sailed on DCL's first sailing into Venice (I think the ship was built or worked on in Venice or something so this was a "return" of sorts, but still very significant in the history of the ship)... anyway, several times during our 12-night trip, we were surprised in our cabins with lovely gifts from DCL to commemorate the trip... a framed lithograph, a beautiful stained glass dish...

If this is DCL's first sailing through the Fjords, maybe we'll be treated to the same surprises?

I was on that same inaugural cruise to Venice in 2013. Those gifts were really fun to find in our stateroom. The glass dish is on a table in front of me now. It was such a fantastic cruise, wasn't it?

I am also hoping for some cool Norway Inaugural gifts.

Now I am so excited!! I had no idea about the cool gifts for being the first ones there

 

[JsMom2]

Now I am so excited!! I had no idea about the cool gifts for being the first ones there

They will probably have some cool stuff in the shops on board to commemorate the event as well. We were on one of the first Med cruises on the Magic, and they definitely made us feel very special. Not to mention the fact that there may be some celebrations at the ports to welcome the ship. It will be very exciting!!!

 

[DahliaRW]

If some of you have more then one day in Copenhagen, we could also make a day trip to Elsinore and visit Kronborg castle (Hamlet's castle) Which I think is the most interesting castle in Denmark and then take the boat to Sweden and have lunch there. I have spend most of my childhood at summer school there, so I love it like my second home. It's such a beautiful and historic area.

This is actually on our agenda (the castle), stopping at Brakken on the way back. I think on Wednesday. You're welcome to join us.

 

[Linda67]

I hadn't registered that this was Disney's first Norwegian Cruise
As if I wasn't excited enough already !!!

 

[spacecanada]

How is everyone dressing for 6/6. I have no idea what to pack. I think it will still be jeans and long sleeve shirt weather. Anyone know?

We live in a pretty cold part of Canada, where the weather in Norway will be fairly similar to home, if not a bit warmer. (Norway is 4C to 8C warmer than us today.) That means you'll find us wearing shorts, skirts (me), and t-shirts. I think it will be perfectly comfortable weather by June! It may get cool at night, and trousers, long skirts, and long sleeves would be recommended. If you live someplace warm, you may want to bring warmer clothes like sweaters, mittens, and toques (winter hats).

We will check the weather a week before and make sure we have appropriate clothing. http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/

 

[sweetlovin']

We live in a pretty cold part of Canada, where the weather in Norway will be fairly similar to home, if not a bit warmer. (Norway is 4C to 8C warmer than us today.) That means you'll find us wearing shorts, skirts (me), and t-shirts. I think it will be perfectly comfortable weather by June! It may get cool at night, and trousers, long skirts, and long sleeves would be recommended. If you live someplace warm, you may want to bring warmer clothes like sweaters, mittens, and toques (winter hats).

We will check the weather a week before and make sure we have appropriate clothing. http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/

LOL! You hit the nail on the head. I am in ATL, so I know the weather will be dropping significantly for me.

 

[sweetlovin']

I hadn't registered that this was Disney's first Norwegian Cruise
As if I wasn't excited enough already !!!

LOL! I knew we were the first, but it registered because the southern caribbean cruise I am on in Oct. still doesn't have the excursions listed. They keep saying "in a few weeks" they will be listed. I was thinking, "oh I need to get used to this because this will be the case for Norway cruise as well." I didn't know about the extras that we could possibly get for being the first. That makes the wait for excursions a little better.

 

[DahliaRW]

Layers. I'll probably pack skirts and short sleeve shirts, then some tights and a fleece for layering as well as my rain jacket. I may bring a winter coat f it looks particularly chilly on the forecast.

 

[DisneyHelen]

I am now looking up the ports of call and things to do, I think pulpit rock hike looks very nice.

 

[sweetlovin']

I am now looking up the ports of call and things to do, I think pulpit rock hike looks very nice.

I need to look these up as well. I'm at kung fu with my middle child, but as soon as I get home I'll get you set up on FB.

 

[spacecanada]

We're officially booked! We didn't know this was the first DCL trip to Norway either. How exciting! I wonder if the characters will have special costumes like they have for Alaska and Mexico. Super excited...

We're celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary in September 2015, but this will be our anniversary vacation, as I cannot get time off in September.

 

[the_princess]

This is actually on our agenda (the castle), stopping at Brakken on the way back. I think on Wednesday. You're welcome to join us.

I might take you up on that. I love Elsinnore and Bakken is also a lot of fun in a very beautiful area.

 

[sweetlovin']

We're officially booked! We didn't know this was the first DCL trip to Norway either. How exciting! I wonder if the characters will have special costumes like they have for Alaska and Mexico. Super excited...

We're celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary in September 2015, but this will be our anniversary vacation, as I cannot get time off in September.

Welcome to the group

 

[DahliaRW]

I might take you up on that. I love Elsinnore and Bakken is also a lot of fun in a very beautiful area.

As we get closer I'll have to post what we have planned (days are flexible once we're actually in Copenhagen, which will be late Monday through embarkation) and anyone from this group is welcome to join us!

 

[DahliaRW]

I am now looking up the ports of call and things to do, I think pulpit rock hike looks very nice.

Do you actually go up on the rock? It looks scary from the top, I'd fall in a crack!