Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.5

[pjpoohbear]

Hi Everyone, ...

I was thinking about the powerpoint for husbands (mine could do with one too) if anyone is really tech savvy a iphone/ipad application giving day by day information would work. That way they wouldn't even have to tax their memory.

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michelle

I can send a link to the powerpoint file, it has blank spots for personalized information. I am also building an iCal calendar of DIS events and DCL events that we might know about before the cruise, I will publish it so others can download it to their iCal calendars in iPhones/iPods, and iPads. Does anyone know if iCal calendars can be subscribed to for other calendar programs?

Pj

 

[pjpoohbear]

Some Brits have problems telling the difference between US and Australian accents!!!! Oh, and I know it is really a capital punishment offence, but big problems telling the difference between US and Canadian accents!

I just have to say Toronto once and every one knows I am Canadian, lol.

PJ

 

[pjpoohbear]

Hi. I posted recently about getting my flight assignments through DCL. Here's my story. Back in March, I send an "air deviation" request to DCL because I wanted to make sure that me & my husband were on the same flights with my brother & sis-in-law. When the response came back, it was going to cost us $350 EACH to assure that we fly together. I called DCL Air Deviation and had a 30 min conversation with a VERY helpful representative. Since I had her ear, I asked all kinds of questions and she answered as she could. Bottom line, we decided not to "deviate" our original ressie and take the chance that we would all fly together (she had said 'they couldn't guaranty flights would be together but since we were a small party chances were we would fly together'). She told me that since we weren't going forward with the air deviation, we wouldn't find out our flights until sometime mid to late July. Much to my surprise -- and excitement -- I got home from work on Tuesday to find a phonemail message from the same woman saying our air had been booked and they were sending me an email with the flight information. I think that she was just a very thoughtful representative who must have seen notes in our record about our prior calls/questions. If you want the phone number for the deviation department (and her name) PM me and I'll be happy to share it with you. We are flying out on the red eye on 9/17 from JFK -- 5:45 p.m. direct to Barcelona --arriving at 7:55 a.m.

I am on that flight the evening before.

PJ

 

[pjpoohbear]

HEY ALL

It just so happens i just purchased myself a Smart Car just 2 weeks ago! I LOVE it. It's so super easy to drive and so much fun. iIve loved them since i first saw them as they're like nothing else on the road.

My friends all think it's hillarious that i choose to buy a smart car.

As i'm 6'3 tall.

But i can honestly say it's the only car i've ever really wanted.

I still need to name it tho?? I obviously wanted to give a Disney name but it's cream in colour and there's not too many cream Disney characters.

any suggestions PLEASE!!!!

SW

Mrs. Potts or perhaps Chip.

 

[Hoagie Pie]

ummmmm yes it is and were doing B2B with the Med prior , so ...she is either going to love it or hate it ....24 days on the ship , and she might just go crazy .....

Not on the Magic and not with us!!!

 

[TChrist05]

Well fellow TA cruisers....hopefully my DW and I will be on a jet right now in 16 weeks....and hopefully we will sleep for most of the flight....8 plus hours does not thrill me....
See ya all soon!
Tom & Marilou

 

[pilk]

Some Brits have problems telling the difference between US and Australian accents!!!! Oh, and I know it is really a capital punishment offence, but big problems telling the difference between US and Canadian accents!

for the latter just ask them to say about. If it sounds like "a boot" then they're canadian

Also, listen to were the "eh" is put. If it is at the beginning of the sentence then most likely an American. If it is on the end must be a Canadian, eh.

Jon

 

[HallsofVA]

Anyone get any credits from DCL on their credit card recently? We just got our statement today and got a credit we weren't expecting. I know folks on other sailings have posted about getting credits of $10 dollars or so, but this was over $200.

Very unexpected!

 

[castmeaway]

Hello everyone! Is there room for 4 more in this group? Traveling will be my DH, myself, my sister and her husband. (DH and myself will be doing the last Med cruise as well.) We've been on 12 Disney cruises, and did the WBTA in 2007 so we know what a great time this cruise will be. DH and myself are retired and live in FL so we get a lot of company and we travel when we can. DS and DBIL are working folks who live in MD. Our traveling and company visits will be wrapping up soon so we'll have some time to dedicate to getting ready to join you in Barcelona. This is going to be so much fun!

 

[HallsofVA]

There is at least 1 Cat 12 available to book for a party of 4 on our cruise at the moment. It is not at a super low price though, at $3698, it's only $60 less than a Cat 11 (which a party of 4 would get upgraded to at a minimum automatically). But it's the first time I've seen a 12 available in quite awhile.

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

Hope to meet you to on the Magic, and tell me all about your country. One day we want to go there, only the flight off 24 hours is holding us back.

It is a looooong flight, It is 34 hours for us to get to Barcelona, via SIngapore and London.

We have decided to splurge on the deluxe dining plan this time round, but three meals a day is too much. This is why I have concentrated mainly on Signature restaurants for dinner as they take two credits. The only restaurants that we have previously eaten at are Jiko, which we both loved, and Chef Mickey's, but for dinner. At Jiko last year, there were some older kids. On our last visit we found that most restaurants were simply too noisy for us (strange enough the character meals at Crystal Palace and Chef Mickey's were among the quietest). We are hoping that this will be less of an issue at the Signature Restaurants. Jiko was most certainly quiet.

We've heard good things about Jiko. Sounds like you'll have some beautiful meals at all the signature restaurants. Did you consider the Spirit of Aloha dinner and show, It's one of my favourites? But my favourite food has to be the beignets at Port Orleans, French Quarter, Have you had them? They are devine!
BTW, Loved your med trip report

Let's do it then!

It's list time again!

If you would like to be included in the Inbound Barcelona List to help facilitate early DIS meets at flight pre-board, on the planes, at the baggage claim, as well as ground transportation coordination, please PM me the following information:

• DIS Name(s)
• Real Name(s)
• Departure Date
• Hub's Departure City
• Airline
• Arrival Time

Thanks!

I don't think I'll bother you with my 3 flights, there's only a couple of us coming from OZ, and I know the others are leaving before me, LOL!

HEY ALL

It just so happens i just purchased myself a Smart Car just 2 weeks ago! I LOVE it. It's so super easy to drive and so much fun. iIve loved them since i first saw them as they're like nothing else on the road.

My friends all think it's hillarious that i choose to buy a smart car.

As i'm 6'3 tall.

But i can honestly say it's the only car i've ever really wanted.

I still need to name it tho?? I obviously wanted to give a Disney name but it's cream in colour and there's not too many cream Disney characters.

any suggestions PLEASE!!!!

SW

'Rabbit' from Winnie the Pooh? or 'Tex' from Cars?

Anyone get any credits from DCL on their credit card recently? We just got our statement today and got a credit we weren't expecting. I know folks on other sailings have posted about getting credits of $10 dollars or so, but this was over $200.

Very unexpected!

Lucky you!!!

 

[1DisneyQueen]

Throwing another idea out to the group....

Is there any interest in accumulating info about flights going into BCN? I was considering a list referencing your departure date and city, airline, and arrival time. That might be TMI for some to share, which is perfectly fine. I just thought it would help facilitate early DIS meets on the planes or at baggage claim as well as ground transportation coordination.

Thoughts????



Oh thank you, Marilyn!!! I'll bookmark that this time!

Love the idea and already PMd you.

I can't remember who posted about all of who were going to celebrate anything while on the cruise to get together some day for lunch. Stephanie (Steffy) and I would be interested.

I did. Guess we need to start a "list"

Anyone get any credits from DCL on their credit card recently? We just got our statement today and got a credit we weren't expecting. I know folks on other sailings have posted about getting credits of $10 dollars or so, but this was over $200.

Very unexpected!

Very lucky you!

Hello everyone! Is there room for 4 more in this group? Traveling will be my DH, myself, my sister and her husband. (DH and myself will be doing the last Med cruise as well.) We've been on 12 Disney cruises, and did the WBTA in 2007 so we know what a great time this cruise will be. DH and myself are retired and live in FL so we get a lot of company and we travel when we can. DS and DBIL are working folks who live in MD. Our traveling and company visits will be wrapping up soon so we'll have some time to dedicate to getting ready to join you in Barcelona. This is going to be so much fun!

Welcome. Ther is plenty of room.

 

[acourtwdw]

I read a post that said DCL ran out of Mickey bars in Europe!! Say it ain't so For those of you that have done the WBTA before,did they run out and did they get more in time for that cruise?

 

[birkner]

Hello everyone! Is there room for 4 more in this group? Traveling will be my DH, myself, my sister and her husband. (DH and myself will be doing the last Med cruise as well.) We've been on 12 Disney cruises, and did the WBTA in 2007 so we know what a great time this cruise will be. DH and myself are retired and live in FL so we get a lot of company and we travel when we can. DS and DBIL are working folks who live in MD. Our traveling and company visits will be wrapping up soon so we'll have some time to dedicate to getting ready to join you in Barcelona. This is going to be so much fun!

Welcome!! My name is Noel and my DH John and I are also looking forward to this cruise. Check the first page of the thread for all of the activities planned for this great group of cruisers!![

 

[luvdamouse91]

No Mickey Bars? - That's it. We're not going!

Melisa
mm4mm's wife

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

Hello everyone! Is there room for 4 more in this group? Traveling will be my DH, myself, my sister and her husband. (DH and myself will be doing the last Med cruise as well.) We've been on 12 Disney cruises, and did the WBTA in 2007 so we know what a great time this cruise will be. DH and myself are retired and live in FL so we get a lot of company and we travel when we can. DS and DBIL are working folks who live in MD. Our traveling and company visits will be wrapping up soon so we'll have some time to dedicate to getting ready to join you in Barcelona. This is going to be so much fun!

There's always room. Welcome!

I read a post that said DCL ran out of Mickey bars in Europe!! Say it ain't so For those of you that have done the WBTA before,did they run out and did they get more in time for that cruise?

O M G, Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! No, No, No!!!
Lets hope they stock up for us! Well....my PT will be happy if there isn't any left.

 

[pjpoohbear]

Hello everyone! Is there room for 4 more in this group? Traveling will be my DH, myself, my sister and her husband. (DH and myself will be doing the last Med cruise as well.) We've been on 12 Disney cruises, and did the WBTA in 2007 so we know what a great time this cruise will be. DH and myself are retired and live in FL so we get a lot of company and we travel when we can. DS and DBIL are working folks who live in MD. Our traveling and company visits will be wrapping up soon so we'll have some time to dedicate to getting ready to join you in Barcelona. This is going to be so much fun!

Welcome aboard!

4 more is easy! Retired? Those folks are planning Geezer meets at Cove cafe in the latish evening, they picked their own name honest! I am a Geezer in Training, lol. check out the first couple of pages for quick info.


Pj

 

[pjpoohbear]

No Mickey Bars? - That's it. We're not going!

Melisa
mm4mm's wife

I heard they ran out in 2007, but that the Wonder left stock at Castaway Cay for the Magic on the WBTA in 2007.

Pj

 

[BearFan]

Hello everyone! Is there room for 4 more in this group? Traveling will be my DH, myself, my sister and her husband. (DH and myself will be doing the last Med cruise as well.) We've been on 12 Disney cruises, and did the WBTA in 2007 so we know what a great time this cruise will be. DH and myself are retired and live in FL so we get a lot of company and we travel when we can. DS and DBIL are working folks who live in MD. Our traveling and company visits will be wrapping up soon so we'll have some time to dedicate to getting ready to join you in Barcelona. This is going to be so much fun!

Welcome back! We were on that last WB TA with you, too. Looking forward to meeting up with you in Spain.

Lisa Marie
aka BearFan

 

[1DisneyQueen]

I read a post that said DCL ran out of Mickey bars in Europe!! Say it ain't so For those of you that have done the WBTA before,did they run out and did they get more in time for that cruise?

They did not have "Mickey Bars" on the WBTA in 2007. We were told that when they received them they were cracked and could not serve them. However, they had a fake Mickey Bar that was not chocolate covered and was "Ok" On our last night we had some of the "Mickey Bars" at early dining becasue the Wonder left them for us at Castaway Cay. However, late seating did not get them (according to the other folks we were travelling with).

I will not be surprised if they do not have any. I will be disappointed and Dh, DBil and Dsis will no doubt go through some sort of withdrawls. However, with all the booze tasting we have signed up for, I feel comfortable in saying they are likely to forget about the Mickey Bars and possibly their own names.