The MAGIC is Back!!! - 6th Sept 2014 WBTA - Come & join the fun! - PART 2

[mom_rules]

I agree that not just Disney races but running is addictive. How did you get signed up for the Tinkerbell already? I thought that opening registration day was August 12? I tried to sign up for the Princess in July but could not get through within the first hour and then I had a two hour meeting, and by the time I tried to sign up again the races were sold out. I even had the cruise booked for following the race. I think that is the best way to do it. Focus on the running, and then relax on the cruise. Enjoy your races and see you on the ship for the Run Across the Atlantic. I am assuming that you are signed up.

Tell us about the run across the Atlantic! My DH runs as well (he's doing the Wine and Dine in November again this year).

 

[AlexL]

On Sept 4? Our oldest daughter is turning 8 on that day as well!

Our youngest just turned 4 this summer.

Hi Mandy
Maxima turns 5 on august 30th, we are flying on the 1st to Barcelona, is a long trip from Argentina. we stay in Barcelona 3 days and the the cruise!
my son is 7 turning 8 on October 4th and the eldest is 11 and not 12 till next year!
it is nice to know they will have friend on board, specially because they had told me that few kids were on board due to the time of the year
Alex

 

[AlexL]

Hey guys. We will let you know. We are trying to still arrange things with shoreside concierge. I'm hoping we should be able to arrange things next and I'll keep you updated. If everything comes together it should be a fun time

Thanks Lauren! if you fnd a more suitable group is fine with us! I hope you all have a great b-day!
Alex

 

[Sparky47]

Tell us about the run across the Atlantic! My DH runs as well (he's doing the Wine and Dine in November again this year).

SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION. You don't have to be a runner. I plan to walk my Dopey! It's a way for me to stay motivated to do some walking and not just sitting (or eating)! "Relaxin' " was kind enough to coordinate the event so if you or your husband are interested she's the contact. She's generously making medals for each category too!

If there is anyone that is interested in joining the Run Across the Atlantic Challenge, you are more then welcome to sign up by sending me a PM. I will do my best to continue making medals until August 31, as long as I have time and supplies. This is a personal challenge, not a race. It was started by someone on FaceBook who is no longer going on the cruise, and before I knew I was offering to create medals for those who signed up. I have made over a 100 medals and still making them as more people sign up. Note: there are bibs that were created and there is a file on FB. If anyone is interested, I can email you the template. At this point, I do not think anyone has volunteered to make certificates. I do know that someone was thinking about make shirts, but I have not heard anything recently.

Below is the original post on FB
Please sign up below indicating your interest in ANY or all of the running events. Events are completed on the HONOR SYSTEM. You can run/walk/skip/crawl..You can run on deck, treadmill or at a Port of call. The idea is to have fun and make room for all that yummy food and still fit in our clothes!I will create Bibs with your room number as your bib number. If there is more than one person in your room you will be assigned a letter. You will be able to download this and laminate it before you leave home.IF you are interested in finisher medals please also indicate below. I will look into how much they will cost. I will also come up with finisher certificates that you can download once you get home

5K (3.1 miles)
10K (6.2 miles)
1/2 Marathon
RATA Challenge (10k and Half) (19.3 miles)
Full Marathon
Goofy (Half and Full Marathon)
Dopey(5k,10k,Half and Full) (48.6 FABULOUS MILES)

 

[GA-yaya]

Anyone have a recommendation to get from the airport to the hilton in Barcelona for 5 adults and a lot of luggage? We will be having to elders with us also.

In the past, we have used the taxis available at the airport in the taxi queue. On our last trip to Barcelona, our 2 adult children were with us and we had a good amount of luggage. They asked for the number in our group and brought forward the appropriate car/minivan. Easy!

This has always worked well for us, and no pre-planning needed.

Are you staying at the Hilton Diagonal Mar? If so, we'll see you there!

 

[GhostlyHitchhiker]

Has anyone dealt with bcn.travel site for transportation? I booked them for transport from the airport to our hotel as well as to the port the following morning. Since we're 5 people with a fair amount of luggage I thought it would be better to have something in place before we arrive.

Also, has anyone stayed at the Olivia Plaza Hotel? We're staying there and it looks amazing, rated well, perfect location, but the fact that they had availability when I know some other hotels were sold out makes me wonder if I just got really lucky.

 

[GatorMomInNC]

Has anyone dealt with bcn.travel site for transportation? I booked them for transport from the airport to our hotel as well as to the port the following morning. Since we're 5 people with a fair amount of luggage I thought it would be better to have something in place before we arrive.

Also, has anyone stayed at the Olivia Plaza Hotel? We're staying there and it looks amazing, rated well, perfect location, but the fact that they had availability when I know some other hotels were sold out makes me wonder if I just got really lucky.

I am interested in this as well as I am considering booking a transfer with them from the airport. I don't want to stand in a taxi line with my elderly mother and 2 kids after traveling for 17 hours.

 

[wayneg]

Not concerned at BCN, there is always a line of taxis outside for around 25 Euros to city centre.
I am more concerned about PR at the end of the cruise to the airport, will there be taxis waiting there? I keep considering using DCL transfers but it would be 3 times the cost of a taxi.

 

[woody73]

In the past, we have used the taxis available at the airport in the taxi queue. On our last trip to Barcelona, our 2 adult children were with us and we had a good amount of luggage. They asked for the number in our group and brought forward the appropriate car/minivan. Easy!

When we get a taxi, we always go to the taxi queue.

NEVER accept a ride from someone who approaches you in the terminal or baggage claim. Those are often drivers without a taxi permit who overcharge.

Woody

 

[diznefamily]

SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION. You don't have to be a runner. I plan to walk my Dopey! It's a way for me to stay motivated to do some walking and not just sitting (or eating)! "Relaxin' " was kind enough to coordinate the event so if you or your husband are interested she's the contact. She's generously making medals for each category too!

I would like to sign both me and my DH.

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[diznefamily]

If there is anyone that is interested in joining the Run Across the Atlantic Challenge, you are more then welcome to sign up by sending me a PM. I will do my best to continue making medals until August 31, as long as I have time and supplies. This is a personal challenge, not a race. It was started by someone on FaceBook who is no longer going on the cruise, and before I knew I was offering to create medals for those who signed up. I have made over a 100 medals and still making them as more people sign up. Note: there are bibs that were created and there is a file on FB. If anyone is interested, I can email you the template. At this point, I do not think anyone has volunteered to make certificates. I do know that someone was thinking about make shirts, but I have not heard anything recently. Below is the original post on FB Please sign up below indicating your interest in ANY or all of the running events. Events are completed on the HONOR SYSTEM. You can run/walk/skip/crawl..You can run on deck, treadmill or at a Port of call. The idea is to have fun and make room for all that yummy food and still fit in our clothes!I will create Bibs with your room number as your bib number. If there is more than one person in your room you will be assigned a letter. You will be able to download this and laminate it before you leave home.IF you are interested in finisher medals please also indicate below. I will look into how much they will cost. I will also come up with finisher certificates that you can download once you get home 5K (3.1 miles) 10K (6.2 miles) 1/2 Marathon RATA Challenge (10k and Half) (19.3 miles) Full Marathon Goofy (Half and Full Marathon) Dopey(5k,10k,Half and Full) (48.6 FABULOUS MILES)

Sign me (Dani) my DH (Steve) up for Dopey. I am not a runner but would like to take this opportunity to start a healthier lifestyle.

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[MandyGirl]

Hi Mandy
Maxima turns 5 on august 30th, we are flying on the 1st to Barcelona, is a long trip from Argentina. we stay in Barcelona 3 days and the the cruise!
my son is 7 turning 8 on October 4th and the eldest is 11 and not 12 till next year!
it is nice to know they will have friend on board, specially because they had told me that few kids were on board due to the time of the year
Alex

Very cool!! We would love to meet you guys for sure! Our daughter turning 8 is in a dual language program at school and loves meeting all sorts of people, especially from other countries!

And yes - the WBTA 2011 was very low in child numbers. Fewer than EBTA 2013.

Will you be at the meet-and-greet? 2:45 embarkation day at Promenade Lounge. Please seek me out!

 

[Relaxin']

Sign me (Dani) my DH (Steve) up for Dopey. I am not a runner but would like to take this opportunity to start a healthier lifestyle.

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I have added you to the list, if for some reason, you can not make it to the medal presentation on the last sea day at 9:00AM on Deck 4 Starboard, you can PM me your room number and I can drop it off at your room.

 

[we're aliens]

Not concerned at BCN, there is always a line of taxis outside for around 25 Euros to city centre.
I am more concerned about PR at the end of the cruise to the airport, will there be taxis waiting there? I keep considering using DCL transfers but it would be 3 times the cost of a taxi.

Disney transfers $20 each...No worries...No contest!

 

[mdvasquez]

SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION. You don't have to be a runner. I plan to walk my Dopey! It's a way for me to stay motivated to do some walking and not just sitting (or eating)! "Relaxin' " was kind enough to coordinate the event so if you or your husband are interested she's the contact. She's generously making medals for each category too!

If there is anyone that is interested in joining the Run Across the Atlantic Challenge, you are more then welcome to sign up by sending me a PM. I will do my best to continue making medals until August 31, as long as I have time and supplies. This is a personal challenge, not a race. It was started by someone on FaceBook who is no longer going on the cruise, and before I knew I was offering to create medals for those who signed up. I have made over a 100 medals and still making them as more people sign up. Note: there are bibs that were created and there is a file on FB. If anyone is interested, I can email you the template. At this point, I do not think anyone has volunteered to make certificates. I do know that someone was thinking about make shirts, but I have not heard anything recently.

Below is the original post on FB
Please sign up below indicating your interest in ANY or all of the running events. Events are completed on the HONOR SYSTEM. You can run/walk/skip/crawl..You can run on deck, treadmill or at a Port of call. The idea is to have fun and make room for all that yummy food and still fit in our clothes!I will create Bibs with your room number as your bib number. If there is more than one person in your room you will be assigned a letter. You will be able to download this and laminate it before you leave home.IF you are interested in finisher medals please also indicate below. I will look into how much they will cost. I will also come up with finisher certificates that you can download once you get home

5K (3.1 miles)
10K (6.2 miles)
1/2 Marathon
RATA Challenge (10k and Half) (19.3 miles)
Full Marathon
Goofy (Half and Full Marathon)
Dopey(5k,10k,Half and Full) (48.6 FABULOUS MILES)

I would like to sign myself Dena and my DD Ashley for the Goofy. We are in stateroom 2104. Thank you.

 

[mdvasquez]

Hotel - check
Airline tickets - check
transfers - check
suitcases - almost packed
Daughters school - check
Husbands job - check
Cats taken care of - check
FE gifts - check
Secret Mickey gifts - check
Candy swap - check
Just started my next college class, so all I have to do now is get 5 weeks worth of work done in 2 1/2 weeks........

 

[Relaxin']

I would like to sign myself Dena and my DD Ashley for the Goofy. We are in stateroom 2104. Thank you.

Got ya!

 

[lovingthemouse]

OMG Dena - you are too organized!!! Ticket stuff is all done, candy swap is done, but FE and scrapbook swap things are not complete yet!!
What is packing??? lol clothes are organized, list is made, now to follow through in the next 2 weeks and get them done.

 

[diznefamily]

I have added you to the list, if for some reason, you can not make it to the medal presentation on the last sea day at 9:00AM on Deck 4 Starboard, you can PM me your room number and I can drop it off at your room.

We will be there. Thank you. We are room 8054..

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[mdvasquez]

OMG Dena - you are too organized!!! Ticket stuff is all done, candy swap is done, but FE and scrapbook swap things are not complete yet!!
What is packing??? lol clothes are organized, list is made, now to follow through in the next 2 weeks and get them done.

I have to be organized, or else I am awake all night worrying about how and when I am going to get everything done.