*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 3

[karentan]

we were the same last year too, we were on the barcelona to dover repo, but only booked it about two months out (if that) so it was a real last minute runaround to not only book everything, but to join in the FE and stuff
but it was an awesome cruise so i cant argue at all!

 

[col1]

Welcome aboard! You and your family will have a wonderful time on the cruise!

Hi

Thanks for the welcome, we are already over excited

Col

 

[auntlynne]

Oh, Connie just reminded me of a similar question. If you use a credit card, how do they determine the exchange rate? Do the credit card companies have a surcharge for this, or does it depend on the company? We will probably be using our Chase Disney Visa.

Typically, the exchange rate on the credit card transaction is better than what individual consumers get - however, many cards charge a fee. AMEX charges 2.75%, can't remember what Chase does.

***Notify Chase before going on vacation - they are known for denying charges outside your usual area, especially in ports or foreign train stations (ie,
Barcelona subway system or train to Monserrat). When you call, have a list of the countries you'll be visiting ready.

 

[col1]

Hi and welcome to a whole group load of excited people!!!

Thanks in that case I think we will fit right in

 

[Seraphine]

Hi

We are in Falkirk so just up the road!

The last cruise was amazing totally loved it, knew we would do it again.

Yvonne really wanted to do transatlantic so when we saw there were no Med cruises next year together with finding a really good deal on flights home we decided to go for it.

Col

You are so close! We are in Tullibody, and I'm probably in Falkirk 2-3 times a week!

I think we definately have enough for a Tartan Army now! Maybe we could organise a pre-cruise get together some time this summer?

 

[col1]

Dawn: love the photos; thanks for sharing

Julia Suzanne: hope you'll be able to join us !

Colin and family!

Hi

Thanks

Col

 

[col1]

Which one ... are you near us ???? We are 6003



Welcome aboard. We are Sarah and Tony from Wales. We did the WBTA last year and loved it

and yet more Scottish folk .....

Hi

Thanks for the welcome, we read your trip report on it thanks for taking the time to post it.

And yeah we turn up everywhere

Col

 

[col1]

Hey Colin aboard !
We are Mary and DH Stevie from Scotland too travelling solo on the WBTA without DD this time.
I think we may have spoken with you already, we were on the Dover to Barcelona last Summer too, we were chatting to a few Scottish couples and I have just asked my DD Rachel (16) and she said that she hung around with a Nicole from Scotland who was the same age as her. I am assuming it's the same person
She's miffed now that she said she wasn't coming with us now that one of her old muckers is booked on the WBTA
Do we have enough Scots on board now to have a Tartan Army?
[/QUOTE]

Hi, yeah we remember chatting to you and Nicole remembers rachel

Sounds like tartan army totally

Col

 

[col1]

Yay! Good for you



Welcome aboard Colin and family! We are Liz and Joe and we are recently booked as well.

Hi

Thanks for the welcome

Col

 

[col1]

right, who on deck 6 forward is up for a bit of synchronised riverdance?!!

We are in 6109

 

[col1]

Welcome aboard Colin & family.

Thanks

Col

 

[Tod&Copper]

we were the same last year too, we were on the barcelona to dover repo, but only booked it about two months out (if that) so it was a real last minute runaround to not only book everything, but to join in the FE and stuff
but it was an awesome cruise so i cant argue at all!

Karen I didn't realise you were on the Dover repo as well, I don't know if we crossed paths or not

 

[squitty]

We have an army, not the tartan one but a Toon one

 

[drewmer]

Been to Gibraltar before? Worth going to Europa point? Otherwise, I'm just planning to do a little shopping and call it good.

We loved Gilbraltar when we were there last year. We tried to get up on the rock but the lines were so backed up that they had to cancel our tour.

We spent the day shopping and exploring on our own. There are some great shops and places for food. We hope to get on the rock this trip but we will also be doing the shopping thing. There is a great hand made glass store that I am sure will be parting us from some of our money this year.

 

[Seraphine]

Add four more to the Deck 6 Riverdance team! We're in 6071!

 

[Dgentrysim]

deb - if you end up on a different deck, you can always come join in anyway

this'll be us:
http://youtu.be/44Y-_JAjAwE

Just call my room when you are ready and we'll all make one big line down your hallway and go to it! Thanks for the video....I've got a couple of months to practice and that video of expert dancers will help me out tremendously!!!!

 

[MandyGirl]

Oh, Connie just reminded me of a similar question. If you use a credit card, how do they determine the exchange rate? Do the credit card companies have a surcharge for this, or does it depend on the company? We will probably be using our Chase Disney Visa.

Check out the new Hyatt Visa. As we understand it, there is no currency exchange fee, plus you get two free nights at ANY Hyatt property worldwide. There are some in the Park Hyatt chain that are well over $500+ per night for a basic room.
http://www9.chasecreditcards.com/hyatt/search?CELL=6RRW&MSC=IQ30266754

This is the deck 5 DISers jumping up and down and banging the ceiling

I'll be joining you Mary, we will have to keep those noisy one's above us in check!

Plus if we do some star jumps each day it will burn off some calories for more Palo's.

just got a mental image of you lot banging on the ceiling with a broom like mr heckles from friends.....

We're right there with ya!! I figure I could put Sarah on my shoulders and let her practice drumming on the ceiling

We loved Gilbraltar when we were there last year. We tried to get up on the rock but the lines were so backed up that they had to cancel our tour.

We spent the day shopping and exploring on our own. There are some great shops and places for food. We hope to get on the rock this trip but we will also be doing the shopping thing. There is a great hand made glass store that I am sure will be parting us from some of our money this year.

So is one recommended over the other --- the rock versus Point Europa? I'm thinking our girls will enjoy seeing the monkeys (we saw lots in Barbados while doing a land vacation there). We are with the DIS Dolphin group in the morning

 

[Pinky166]

just got a mental image of you lot banging on the ceiling with a broom like mr heckles from friends.....

Thats what I was thinking of when I posted it but I couldn't remember his name.

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Right that's it .... I amd definitely packing my tap shoes !!! Watch out deck 5 !!

 

[sue l]

Wow, everyone seems to be on deck 6. I guess DH and I will be all alone on deck 7.