Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.3

[orlandothebeagle]

I had a pair of scissors once, really expensive surgical ones, I forgot I had bought them at a conferance for work, they tried to take them from me, I had to go downstairs and post them to myself, I managed to loose my wallet I was so stressed out when I cought the stamps,after searching fo ages some very nice person found it, they announced my name over the loud speaker system,40 mins later len and shaunie heard this and was wondering what was going on,they were having a canary wondering where I was as they had went through to departure lounge, no I check,double check and triple check i have nout in my hand luggage!!!!!
It was not good, I had a sore head after all that.

 

[GOS]

A red eye is generally a late night/over night flight. Most European flights are over night so red-eyes.

The flights back to the UK from Orlando are nearly always overnight. I hate them

 

[GOS]

I am going to go out on a limb and admit that when Stephanie and I did our four parks in one day, we took a set of very old clothing. Our plan was that one of the three major rides in AK was Kali Rapids. We changed into the old clothing, got very wet, changed back into dry clothing and threw the whole bag of very wet, very old clothing away.

We've done a 4 park dash in a day. Stayed away from the wet rides and only done the rides that we had marked. Long day, but enjoyable and we tried to use different types of transport from park to park.

 

[TotallyAngelic]

The flights back to the UK from Orlando are nearly always overnight. I hate them

me too - it's an ordeal - you can never sleep no matter how shattered you are. Mind you I hate flying at the best of times so it's always an ordeal.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I know coming back from la last month took the biscuit. Left la at 8p ,got into house 11pm the next day.

 

[gismo1554]

The flights back to the UK from Orlando are nearly always overnight. I hate them

LOL see I love them! Full day in the parks then sleep on way home, but then hate the next day when you're so so tired!

 

[gismo1554]

I had a pair of scissors once, really expensive surgical ones, I forgot I had bought them at a conferance for work, they tried to take them from me, I had to go downstairs and post them to myself, I managed to loose my wallet I was so stressed out when I cought the stamps,after searching fo ages some very nice person found it, they announced my name over the loud speaker system,40 mins later len and shaunie heard this and was wondering what was going on,they were having a canary wondering where I was as they had went through to departure lounge, no I check,double check and triple check i have nout in my hand luggage!!!!!
It was not good, I had a sore head after all that.

lol My God that is like a day from hell!

 

[ReAnSt]

Hi Becky. Glad youre still here. My God how many people does your Aunt know!!!!!!

Lots and lots.

Both her and her fiance have large families. Her Mom had 11 siblings, her Dad had 14 siblings. Her fiance has lots of Aunts and Uncles. He is one of 5 siblings. Most of them have adult or almost grown children.

They both have a large group of friends and business contacts.

I made 112 invitations for the bridal shower.

The thing that makes no sense to me is the size of her wedding party. Then again it is not my wedding. It is super tiny. It is maid of honor, best man, flower girl and ring bearer. That is it. Part of it was because they did not want to have to select 1 person over another.

 

[2canadianfans]

Any advice on which Disney hotel to stay the night before ? Would love to hear from anyone who has stayed in one before..Thanks

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Any advice on which Disney hotel to stay the night before ? Would love to hear from anyone who has stayed in one before..Thanks

Some of the hotels look huge and very expensive, we are only going to have 1 night there so probably go for a moderate priced hotel as we will hardly be in it.
Good question though, interested to see what the "experts say"

 

[MrsMork]

We will also be looking for a moderate priced hotel. Not knowing the city, we would be interested to hear in what area we should stay, or rather what areas we should avoid.

 

[MagicMe]

count me in on looking for a moderate priced hotel for one night!!

 

[granmaz]

Yes, us too. I think we might get a couple of days there before the cruise.

 

[Terapin]

Us too- we are hoping to come in 2 nights before the cruise and visit Barcelona. It would seem a shame to get there and jump right on the ship. Our family's European experience is pretty limited and I'd like to show the kids around and see some sights.

I am totally intimidated about booking a room, especially with our family of 5 and getting it right.

 

[renegade7]

Shoes are the killer for me too - the only way round it is to buy all clothing in one colour and then you would only need that colour shoes (I think not !) I am thinking to pack shoes in hand luggage to keep the weight of the checked baggage down!

Last year on the Panama Canal cruise that is exactly what I did - layed out all my outfits and then only packed the ones that would match the 1 pair of dress shoes, 1 pair of dressy sandals, 1 pair of sneakers and 1 pair of Tevas I took. Everything else went back in the closet. Ironically after packing everything I realized after rejoycing of getting everything into 1 suitcase that I did not put the shoes in.

Just wondering what hotel to book through Disney the night before the cruise.We have booked Disney air and think we will try to avoid the red-eye flight and come in early. Any info would be great.. anyone booked a red-eye before ?

I personally love red-eyes. That is my 1st choice flying from CA to PA. Granted I can sleep anywhere and I always try to get a window so I can lean. I heard if you want to change Disney Air there is a non-refundable $75 deviation fee that they will charge (not sure but guessing it is per person).

As for the hotels in Barcelona. Personally I think the rates that Disney is quoting are ridiculous. I was on the Med Cruise in 2007 and booked my own hotel (but at one of Disney's) for much cheaper. I was able to use the cruise line desk they had set up there and even add on the transfers to the port (for a fee, but they took our luggage and everything). In 2007 I stayed at the Hesperia Presidente (which is not one of the hotels this time).

I have started to make a spreadsheet of the hotels in the area (I am a little over 60 at this time). I am noting what prices are right now for the same days in 2009 (both from their websites and hotels.com) Most hotels should start to open up reservations about 1 year out. Personally for me I am looking for hotels within a few miles of Plaza de Catalunya. This at the top of the La Ramblas - very centrally located to the things I am looking to do. If anyone is interested I would be more than willing to post the spreadsheet to Google Docs.

Here are 2 links about the different neighborhoods.
From Trip Advisor

From Barcelona Man

 

[MrsMork]

Yes, us too. I think we might get a couple of days there before the cruise.

Maybe we can spend a day together before the cruise. We would love that.

Last year on the Panama Canal cruise that is exactly what I did - layed out all my outfits and then only packed the ones that would match the 1 pair of dress shoes, 1 pair of dressy sandals, 1 pair of sneakers and 1 pair of Tevas I took. Everything else went back in the closet. Ironically after packing everything I realized after rejoycing of getting everything into 1 suitcase that I did not put the shoes in.




I personally love red-eyes. That is my 1st choice flying from CA to PA. Granted I can sleep anywhere and I always try to get a window so I can lean. I heard if you want to change Disney Air there is a non-refundable $75 deviation fee that they will charge (not sure but guessing it is per person).

As for the hotels in Barcelona. Personally I think the rates that Disney is quoting are ridiculous. I was on the Med Cruise in 2007 and booked my own hotel (but at one of Disney's) for much cheaper. I was able to use the cruise line desk they had set up there and even add on the transfers to the port (for a fee, but they took our luggage and everything). In 2007 I stayed at the Hesperia Presidente (which is not one of the hotels this time).

I have started to make a spreadsheet of the hotels in the area (I am a little over 60 at this time). I am noting what prices are right now for the same days in 2009 (both from their websites and hotels.com) Most hotels should start to open up reservations about 1 year out. Personally for me I am looking for hotels within a few miles of Plaza de Catalunya. This at the top of the La Ramblas - very centrally located to the things I am looking to do. If anyone is interested I would be more than willing to post the spreadsheet to Google Docs.

Here are 2 links about the different neighborhoods.
From Trip Advisor

From Barcelona Man

Wow! Thanks for these links. I would love to see your spreadsheet.

 

[MrsMork]

We heard of another spot to find huckleberries and went up there today. Lots of berries and on the way home there was a short stretch of highway that got SNOW!!! while we were up there. Yowzer! Snow in August! Enough of it to stick and pile up a little on the side of the road. The forest was dusted with it. Funny thing, we were at a higher elevation picking berries and all we got there was very heavy rain storm. Dennis said the area with the snow was probably a little under 6000 feet. And another really strange thing is that it is just not that cold. We just had on long sleeve shirts and were not cold. Seems there must have just been a very small area of really cold air right in that one spot. Crazy!!

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Last year on the Panama Canal cruise that is exactly what I did - layed out all my outfits and then only packed the ones that would match the 1 pair of dress shoes, 1 pair of dressy sandals, 1 pair of sneakers and 1 pair of Tevas I took. Everything else went back in the closet. Ironically after packing everything I realized after rejoycing of getting everything into 1 suitcase that I did not put the shoes in.




I personally love red-eyes. That is my 1st choice flying from CA to PA. Granted I can sleep anywhere and I always try to get a window so I can lean. I heard if you want to change Disney Air there is a non-refundable $75 deviation fee that they will charge (not sure but guessing it is per person).

As for the hotels in Barcelona. Personally I think the rates that Disney is quoting are ridiculous. I was on the Med Cruise in 2007 and booked my own hotel (but at one of Disney's) for much cheaper. I was able to use the cruise line desk they had set up there and even add on the transfers to the port (for a fee, but they took our luggage and everything). In 2007 I stayed at the Hesperia Presidente (which is not one of the hotels this time).

I have started to make a spreadsheet of the hotels in the area (I am a little over 60 at this time). I am noting what prices are right now for the same days in 2009 (both from their websites and hotels.com) Most hotels should start to open up reservations about 1 year out. Personally for me I am looking for hotels within a few miles of Plaza de Catalunya. This at the top of the La Ramblas - very centrally located to the things I am looking to do. If anyone is interested I would be more than willing to post the spreadsheet to Google Docs.

Here are 2 links about the different neighborhoods.
From Trip Advisor

From Barcelona Man

I am impressed, you are very orginized, bye the way, how do you find out what hotels disney use?

We heard of another spot to find huckleberries and went up there today. Lots of berries and on the way home there was a short stretch of highway that got SNOW!!! while we were up there. Yowzer! Snow in August! Enough of it to stick and pile up a little on the side of the road. The forest was dusted with it. Funny thing, we were at a higher elevation picking berries and all we got there was very heavy rain storm. Dennis said the area with the snow was probably a little under 6000 feet. And another really strange thing is that it is just not that cold. We just had on long sleeve shirts and were not cold. Seems there must have just been a very small area of really cold air right in that one spot. Crazy!!

SNOW!!!!! we are still waiting for summer in scotland.

 

[granmaz]

Maybe we can spend a day together before the cruise. We would love that.

That is a date then!!

 

[GOS]

As for the hotels in Barcelona. Personally I think the rates that Disney is quoting are ridiculous. I was on the Med Cruise in 2007 and booked my own hotel (but at one of Disney's) for much cheaper. I was able to use the cruise line desk they had set up there and even add on the transfers to the port (for a fee, but they took our luggage and everything). In 2007 I stayed at the Hesperia Presidente (which is not one of the hotels this time).

I have started to make a spreadsheet of the hotels in the area (I am a little over 60 at this time). I am noting what prices are right now for the same days in 2009 (both from their websites and hotels.com) Most hotels should start to open up reservations about 1 year out. Personally for me I am looking for hotels within a few miles of Plaza de Catalunya. This at the top of the La Ramblas - very centrally located to the things I am looking to do. If anyone is interested I would be more than willing to post the spreadsheet to Google Docs.

Here are 2 links about the different neighborhoods.
From Trip Advisor

From Barcelona Man

Very interesting read. Thanks for sharing.