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

[alexandmaddie]

Thanks again Sarah - you are a hero in our household! Our flights are booked $800 including the luggage.
They only took a $330 deposit with the balance due next July. My credit card is very relieved
I tried to change our cruise booking to use DVC points - no luck. I`ll keep trying though - the thought of not paying cash for this cruise is music to Dh`s ears.
This evening I`ve got to transform myself into a tarty 1950`s police officer -a role I`ve got to play in our local theatre next week. The play is thankfully comedic. Give me strength

Can I ask why you couldn't change your cruise booking to DVC points? I was able to do it just this past Sunday.

Krista

 

[pilk]

Well done! Im so behind you all!

You are not the only one. Good thing this isn't a running race or I would have to use my to get out of last place.

 

[su_kraft]

Hi Everyone! WOW - Looks like we are very late to the party!! We just booked the Western TA tonight! This was an upgrade to the 4 night cruise we had booked while on the magic this year... We are in cabin 8002 - anyone know anything about this room? We also found airfare for $650 all inclusive on AirFrance. We took care of getting "permission" to pull the kiddos from school (they are on vacation for 5 of the days, but the extra 7 we wanted to make sure it wouldn't be frowned upon), and they are excited - its going to be a very long 300 plus days until we sail!

So, being new to the boards, can someone fill me in on how we get involved with all the fun? Also, while DH and I are thrilled to celebrate our 18th anniversary on board, I worry about our kids (ds - will be 13 and dd will be 6). Can anyone fill us in on how they fill the days at sea?

Oh - and a request from our son - how do we get in on the FE fun? I cant wait to be able to pack and get underway!

Sue

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi Everyone! WOW - Looks like we are very late to the party!! We just booked the Western TA tonight! This was an upgrade to the 4 night cruise we had booked while on the magic this year... We are in cabin 8002 - anyone know anything about this room? We also found airfare for $650 all inclusive on AirFrance. We took care of getting "permission" to pull the kiddos from school (they are on vacation for 5 of the days, but the extra 7 we wanted to make sure it wouldn't be frowned upon), and they are excited - its going to be a very long 300 plus days until we sail!

So, being new to the boards, can someone fill me in on how we get involved with all the fun? Also, while DH and I are thrilled to celebrate our 18th anniversary on board, I worry about our kids (ds - will be 13 and dd will be 6). Can anyone fill us in on how they fill the days at sea?

Oh - and a request from our son - how do we get in on the FE fun? I cant wait to be able to pack and get underway!

Sue

Welcome aboard!!!!!

I haven't been around much lately because life has been so busy. Between my grandfather, working at the Disney Store and just life in general I haven't been online very much. I'm really looking forward to this cruise!

 

[MrsMork]

Welcome, Sue!! The first post of the thread has lots of info for you, including how to get involved with the FE and other fun stuff. Your kids should have no problem staying busy between the clubs, the pools, the food, shuffleboard, ping-pong.

 

[adnil530]

This was our DIS group a couple of weeks ago.

oh to be back there now.

What a great looking group of people. Lots of participants. Looks like you posed just before the auction? I've never participated in the auctions. Looks like too much fun for me. I'd be waving that paddle around and bidding on everything!

Hi Everyone! WOW - Looks like we are very late to the party!! We just booked the Western TA tonight! This was an upgrade to the 4 night cruise we had booked while on the magic this year... We are in cabin 8002 - anyone know anything about this room? We also found airfare for $650 all inclusive on AirFrance. We took care of getting "permission" to pull the kiddos from school (they are on vacation for 5 of the days, but the extra 7 we wanted to make sure it wouldn't be frowned upon), and they are excited - its going to be a very long 300 plus days until we sail!

So, being new to the boards, can someone fill me in on how we get involved with all the fun? Also, while DH and I are thrilled to celebrate our 18th anniversary on board, I worry about our kids (ds - will be 13 and dd will be 6). Can anyone fill us in on how they fill the days at sea?

Oh - and a request from our son - how do we get in on the FE fun? I cant wait to be able to pack and get underway!

Sue

Welcome aboard! As Mrs. Mork says above, lots of info posted. I wouldn't worry about the fun and/or activities running out for the kids or the adults.

My DD is wondering where all the kids are on the kids only post? Also, any more talk on a homework/study group on board?

Linda

 

[MrsMork]

Homework!!! EEEEWWWW!!!

 

[su_kraft]

Welcome aboard! As Mrs. Mork says above, lots of info posted. I wouldn't worry about the fun and/or activities running out for the kids or the adults.

My DD is wondering where all the kids are on the kids only post? Also, any more talk on a homework/study group on board?

Linda

Im not worried about the activities for my son - he will get over being shy pretty quick. My daughter is another story... She is painfully shy and wouldn't do the club unless she knew someone in there... I so hope that she is over that and can do the kid activities - she missed so much this last cruise!

My kids will have homework so I am way in favor of a homework or study group!!

In the meantime, I think I signed us up for everything!! It is going to be a long wait until we leave! On the plus side, we were able to get our airfare way cheap, so we are doing an extra day in Barcelona. We are staying on my points at the Holiday Inn (penny pinching a bit here...) but the TA through our office said that it was supposed to be safe, clean and most importantly we can ship a box over ahead of time, so we don't have to worry about the luggage restraints with Air France (1 23KG bag per person) or the liquid restrictions...

Sorry to go on and on! I am just so thrilled to be able to do this!!

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Hi Everyone! WOW - Looks like we are very late to the party!! We just booked the Western TA tonight! This was an upgrade to the 4 night cruise we had booked while on the magic this year... We are in cabin 8002 - anyone know anything about this room? We also found airfare for $650 all inclusive on AirFrance. We took care of getting "permission" to pull the kiddos from school (they are on vacation for 5 of the days, but the extra 7 we wanted to make sure it wouldn't be frowned upon), and they are excited - its going to be a very long 300 plus days until we sail!

So, being new to the boards, can someone fill me in on how we get involved with all the fun? Also, while DH and I are thrilled to celebrate our 18th anniversary on board, I worry about our kids (ds - will be 13 and dd will be 6). Can anyone fill us in on how they fill the days at sea?

Oh - and a request from our son - how do we get in on the FE fun? I cant wait to be able to pack and get underway!

Sue

HI Sue - welcome aboard - we are Sarah and Tony from North Wales and this is our 2nd Disney Cruise. We booked with over 600 days to go so we feel we are getting really close now!

Welcome, Sue!! The first post of the thread has lots of info for you, including how to get involved with the FE and other fun stuff. Your kids should have no problem staying busy between the clubs, the pools, the food, shuffleboard, ping-pong.

If you want to join in with the Secret Mickey - check out the details on the website ( http://www.transatlanticpirates.com ) and then send me your details - I have taken over the Secret Mickey as the original cruiser has had to cancel this cruise - the website hasn't been updated yet - but PM me your details if you would like to join in with that.

 

[epcot1stfave]

Welcome Sue & family, I am Michael and DW (hotfudgesundae) is Trish.
I have a question regarding American Airlines that I hope some one can help with. What is the baggage allowance for internal flights in the States, I have looked at the web site 1st bag $20, 2nd bag $30, 3rd bag $100, is that the allowance each or in total. For 3 bags between the two of us would that be $150 or $50 for me checking 2 bags and then another $20 for DW checking the third total $70. Does that make sense or am I not reading it right
Thanks Michael

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I am having a very productive day! Have just booked our Barcelona hotel for 2 nights prior to the cruise - after researching for simply ages and ages we have decided that will be staying here:

http://www.hotelpraktikrambla.com/en

Good Tripadvisor reviews and I think it looks really nice and is in a great location.

Anyone else staying here?

Brilliant, when do you fly to barcelona again?

Thanks again Sarah - you are a hero in our household! Our flights are booked $800 including the luggage.
They only took a $330 deposit with the balance due next July. My credit card is very relieved
I tried to change our cruise booking to use DVC points - no luck. I`ll keep trying though - the thought of not paying cash for this cruise is music to Dh`s ears.
This evening I`ve got to transform myself into a tarty 1950`s police officer -a role I`ve got to play in our local theatre next week. The play is thankfully comedic. Give me strength

Brilliant, its great to get sorted!! Any excuse eh?

The theater might be a great idea!



Wish I could be productive. DH employer finally put the vacation leave sheet out today. Should be able to have everything booked by this time next week if he gets all the time he's requesting

On another note, anyone booking New Years on the Dream tomorrow?

Linda

No, gonna book when on the cruise for the dream in 2012

To be honest it was Lynne (OrlandotheBeagle) who gave me the heads-up on Globespan - so we both owe her a big thank you
The tarty police officer sounds interesting - I think we need to see photos! What play are you doing?

Oh, shucks, you cant blame me though if flights are crap.

A big thankyou to Lynne as well!

The play is Dutch Uncle by Simon Gray - he wrote Cell Mates the play made famous by Stephen Fry when he fled the production and went to France. I`ve just terrified DH with my outfit and make up!

dito

Hi Everyone! WOW - Looks like we are very late to the party!! We just booked the Western TA tonight! This was an upgrade to the 4 night cruise we had booked while on the magic this year... We are in cabin 8002 - anyone know anything about this room? We also found airfare for $650 all inclusive on AirFrance. We took care of getting "permission" to pull the kiddos from school (they are on vacation for 5 of the days, but the extra 7 we wanted to make sure it wouldn't be frowned upon), and they are excited - its going to be a very long 300 plus days until we sail!

So, being new to the boards, can someone fill me in on how we get involved with all the fun? Also, while DH and I are thrilled to celebrate our 18th anniversary on board, I worry about our kids (ds - will be 13 and dd will be 6). Can anyone fill us in on how they fill the days at sea?

Oh - and a request from our son - how do we get in on the FE fun? I cant wait to be able to pack and get underway!

Sue

Welcome aboard sue and family, a big huge warm welcome from a very chilly scotland

Welcome aboard!!!!!

I haven't been around much lately because life has been so busy. Between my grandfather, working at the Disney Store and just life in general I haven't been online very much. I'm really looking forward to this cruise!

Yes, me too, things will settle down and we will be here when youve more time

 

[Feebs]

Can I ask why you couldn't change your cruise booking to DVC points? I was able to do it just this past Sunday.

Krista

Thats a good point - we wanted cat.11 and that is what we have booked. They said no availability and I did wonder, once I`d ended the call why they couldn`t just transfer the booking. I think I`ll phone again later.

Welcome Su - this cruise is going to be fantastic!

 

[gismo1554]

You are not the only one. Good thing this isn't a running race or I would have to use my to get out of last place.

LOL I would have to too! You can give me a lift on the way!

 

[gismo1554]

Hi Everyone! WOW - Looks like we are very late to the party!! We just booked the Western TA tonight! This was an upgrade to the 4 night cruise we had booked while on the magic this year... We are in cabin 8002 - anyone know anything about this room? We also found airfare for $650 all inclusive on AirFrance. We took care of getting "permission" to pull the kiddos from school (they are on vacation for 5 of the days, but the extra 7 we wanted to make sure it wouldn't be frowned upon), and they are excited - its going to be a very long 300 plus days until we sail!

So, being new to the boards, can someone fill me in on how we get involved with all the fun? Also, while DH and I are thrilled to celebrate our 18th anniversary on board, I worry about our kids (ds - will be 13 and dd will be 6). Can anyone fill us in on how they fill the days at sea?

Oh - and a request from our son - how do we get in on the FE fun? I cant wait to be able to pack and get underway!

Sue

Hi Sue! Glad you joined us. Definately look at the first page and itll give you data on who to contact for things. At the moment our Web Guru is busy doing stuff so hasn't been on much and our Captain is too so you may not here back for awhile but they will be back in the new year hopefully.

 

[Disneynut64]

Yes we were. I don't recall meeting but we probably passed like ships in the night. We did the Kayak/Snorkel trip in St. Thomas and the Tortola Beach excursion. Did you do either one of those?
Also, there is a group picture floating around...are you in it?

With the size of this group, who knows how we are going to get a group picture! I'm sure one of the veteran cruisers will let us know.

Our youngest DD is in the front row on the right w/brown jacket. DD, DH & myself are stacked up straight behind her. That was a wonderful trip.

If we haven't met, I certainly look forward to meeting you.

Linda

Yes i am in the photo, i am in the bag with the yellow.gold mickey cruise shirt on short hair with glasses my husband is behind me. We couldn't believe how after the meet we never ran into anyone after that. Looking forward to meeting up again.

 

[Disneynut64]

Hi Yoda



Pilk
Youre a real naughty noodle.

You will have to get off the cruise ship in barcelona and get back on. so i believe you will clear customs in barcelona then in port canaveral when you arrive in florida. The ship has to clear the port of entry upon arrival and i believe so does all the passengers. Hope that helps

 

[Disneynut64]

I`ve been looking at flights ( no change there! )
Icelandair have flights from JFK to Manchester for £280, on their website they have them to Heathrow for £221. Very good I think, though the planes look a bit crappy but I won`t let that put us off.
How does $144 sound for a one way direct flight from MCO to JFK?
This option could come in at a price I`m comfortable with.

Re transport links from Manchester to Birmingham - there is a railway station incorporated into the airport. Birmingham is about 90 miles away.

might be able to get bet the mco to jfk for a little cheaper around 99 a person

 

[Disneynut64]

Thanks again Sarah - you are a hero in our household! Our flights are booked $800 including the luggage.
They only took a $330 deposit with the balance due next July. My credit card is very relieved
I tried to change our cruise booking to use DVC points - no luck. I`ll keep trying though - the thought of not paying cash for this cruise is music to Dh`s ears.
This evening I`ve got to transform myself into a tarty 1950`s police officer -a role I`ve got to play in our local theatre next week. The play is thankfully comedic. Give me strength

Why can't you use your dvc points for this cruise we did?

 

[Disneynut64]

This was our DIS group a couple of weeks ago.

oh to be back there now.

Was this from the Disney magic oct 24th I was on this cruise. but signed up too late to be part of the disboard fesitivities

 

[Walt & Di]

Was this from the Disney magic oct 24th I was on this cruise. but signed up too late to be part of the disboard fesitivities

Good morning,

Walt and Di was on that cruise, we are the two inside the right rails. Heather's the blond in pink shirt on the right side of the steering wheel behind the sitting lady.


We had such an excellent group and enjoyed every minute meeting people thru out the ship day and night.

Walt