*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* - From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 6

karentan

karentan

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Welcome Aboard!!​

This thread is a continuation of
previous thread - part 1
previous thread - part 2
previous thread - part 3
previous thread - part 4
previous thread - part 5

A big welcome to all our new cruisers, please join in the fun!

Please take time to read the information on the first two pages. They contain important information, as well as details of all the events, exchanges and meet ups that are being planned.

Lynne has very kindly been writing awesome recaps of the week's events, so those who arent glued to the dis 24/7 can keep up with all thats been going on. The latest weekly recap is on the bottom of this page, and all previous recaps can be found on this thread

If you would like to join in any of the events and exchanges below, please PM the person organising that particular event. In order to ensure smooth running, if you are joining in the events and exchanges, please ensure you take time to reply to any and all PM’s the organiser may send you. If after several attempts you cannot be reached by the organiser, they reserve the right to remove your name from that event/exchange.

Sorry for all the information overload, now back to the fun!


2011 WBTA website
(with thanks to noel and john)

https://sites.google.com/site/wbtasep2011/

this will hopefully be used later to create something similar to what was done for last year's WBTA:

2010 WBTA dis navigator

PLEASE NOTE: when signing up to the website - clicking on FE, SM or any other activity DOES NOT enrol you for that group. You MUST PM the organiser of that activity in order to be signed up for it. The organisers take no responsibility for people thinking they're signed up for something when they're actually not. It is up to YOU to sign up and respond to any PMs that are sent to you.

Itinerary
2011 westbound transatlantic itinerary

Saturday 10th Barcelona, Spain - aboard 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 11th At Sea
Monday 12th Gibraltar, U.K. - ashore 7:30 a.m, aboard 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 13th At Sea
Wednesday 14th Madeira, Portugal - ashore 8:30 a.m, aboard 9:30 p.m.
Thursday 15th At Sea
Friday 16th At Sea
Saturday 17th At Sea
Sunday 18th At Sea
Monday 19th At Sea
Tuesday 20th St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles - ashore 7:15 a.m, aboard 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 21st Tortola, British Virgin Islands - ashore 7:30 a.m, aboard 3:45 p.m.
Thursday 22nd At Sea
Friday 23rd Castaway Cay - ashore 11:15 a.m, aboard 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 24th Port Canaveral, Florida - ashore 7:30 a.m



Calendar of events
Date Day Port Event
10-Sep Saturday (Barcelona) Promenade Lounge meet-up 3pm
11-Sep Sunday (At Sea) (formal night) toddler meet-up, deck 9 splash area 10am
12-Sep Monday (Gibraltar) Morrisons shopping trip! (opening hours approx 9-7pm)
13-Sep Tuesday (At Sea)
14-Sep Wednesday (Madeira, Portugal) Madeira Tour (Birkner)
15-Sep Thursday (At Sea) (theme night - probably villains) The Magic Pub Crawl (Chris&Jeremy/Cliffy97) Champagne Girls!! (Pinky166)
16-Sep Friday (At Sea)
17-Sep Saturday (At Sea) (formal night)
18-Sep Sunday (At Sea) Pajama Breakfast (MandyGirl)
19-Sep Monday (At Sea) Mickey Mouse Club night
20-Sep Tuesday (St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles) (pirate night) St Maarten Shark dive (txmermaid1)
21-Sep Wednesday (Tortola, British Virgin Islands) Jost VanDyke excursion (Beach Day and Snorkeling) (MandyGirl) ; Tortola scuba diving (txmermaid1)
22-Sep Thursday (At Sea) (semi formal) farewell lunch 12.15pm, location to be decided
23-Sep Friday (Castaway Cay, Bahamas)
24-Sep Saturday (Cape Canaveral, Florida)



Current list of cruisers:
(updated 3rd September 2011)
People with a ? next to their name have not confirmed yet if they are definately able to cruise
If i have missed anyone out, please let me know :)

2BNDisney - blake (solo)
? 2canadianfans – Sharon and Jean-Marc
3Canadianslovedisney - Leanne, DH Ken, DD Morgan (9), parents Ted and Dorothy
alphainn -
Amackay – Allan and DG Genna
AngieKaye - angie and manda
auntlynne - Lynne (solo)
aurore - Aurore and DH Iestyn
babydiver - richard and sue
beauty & the best - liz and DH Joe
Beccabeehappy - Becca and Frankie
Berries97 – Kim, DS royce(4)
? Bhsddisneynut – him and DW
binkytell - Sarah, DH Brian, DD Beth (9), DD Ellie (7 months)
Birkner (and birknerjohn) – Noel and John
? Boswellnakia - tyrone
Brookspayne - Burnice and parents
Caaimee - amy (solo)
? Cadznychc - Brenda, DS, DBIL
calipenna - larissa, DH robert, DS liam (3)
CaroleRWO - Carole, Mike and Jenny
carolsherman - carol
cartmeller - graeme and DW margaret
Carys – Sandra
? CastMember_02
chanti - her, DH, DD (4)
chirpee - Lorraine and DH paul
Chris&Jeremy (and Jeremy&Chris)- Chris (33) and Jeremy (32)
Christannj – her, DH, two adult children
? Cingularone @yahoo.co – Dennis and DW Donita
Cliffy97 - Dan and Bruce
col1 - colin, DW Yvonne, DD Nicole (16), DS Ryan (12)
colkath2005 - colette, dad bill, mum kath, DS billy (13), DS jayden (11), DS keegan (4)
cruisingswedes - jenny and DD filippa (4)
csgraves - dan and connie
csworthy -
DCL_dreamer - Claire and DH Bob
? Debg -
Dgentrysim - Debra and DH Rick
? Dibond38 - Diana, Steve and DD (6)
disneyfan_sd - Crystal and Trent
disneynut64 - cindy and pam
? disneymagicgirl -
disney mamakj - kj and ?
diszneycrazee - bren, OH Paul, DD Georgia (6)
donaldcp98 - mike and tabitha
? Doodledoo -
dopeylover54 -
dreamscomealive - tiago, helena
dylan'smom - bev,
eblong - Bruce and DW Rita
Ebony - Jan, DH Carl
Edith75 - Edith, DH Darren, DD Mallory (13), DD Mackenzie (10)
emmah16 - emma, DH dan, DS Sam (3)
eeyorelvr10 - laura
*flower* (and mr_smee) - kris
fly4free2 - evelyn
fontabel - her and DH
GA-yaya - Peggy and DH Roger
GatorMomInNC - danae, DS Jonas (7), DS Carter(4), Dmom Phyllis (78)
giraffe104 - Josh (solo)
Goofy_Adpi - Laura
Goofprincess - Sandy and DH Tony
Granmaz – Marilyn and DH John
Grumpy1234 (and magic123)- Norman and DW Margaret
Happyfeet - Sue
hazelandannie - hazel and annie
heatherLOVESmickey - heather and DH
iansgran - charlie and jean
iceman93 - Rick, Jen, Josselyn (7), Kayni, and Camilla
jadragnfly - nancy and rich
? Jennifer_in_MI – Jennifer, DH Steve, DS Sam (15), DS Andrew (13), DS William (11), DD Margaret (5)
jessicasmom (and jessicasdad) - Pat, Larry and DD Jessica (26)
jinxleprechaun - Michael, DW Mary, DD Tamara (12), DMIL Rosanna
jjb52 -
jsassy -
Juliasuzanne - Julia and Samantha
Julie2009 - Julie (solo)
Just_love_Eeyore (and Rasmus Faber) – Christina, DH Rasmus, DS Thomas
Karentan – Karen, DH Gary
kentgirl - Tracey, DH Dave, relatives Lesley and Tony
? kileybeth -
KiwiMatt – Matthew, DW Hanneke, DD Arwen (5)
kj_connections - Karen and DH Jeff
KrisannB - Krisann, DH Ashley, DD Ashlyn (16), Aaron (14)
krystyneb
kthomas618 -
liesbeth1012 - liesbeth and DS
Lindababe (and MomE and LovingtheMouse) - Linda, Eilean, and Caroline
lionessa - nancy and DD nancy-paris (8)
m_kasch - mary (solo)
? Madscrapper - Jeannine, DD (15) and DD (12)
MandyGirl – Mandy, DH Curt, DD (5), DD (15 months)
Manon_Paul_Nina - her, DH and DD (3)
mausmu - mark and sandy
? Meliador – Melia, DH
melonz - Mel, DD Paris (16), DD Chanelle (14) and DS Ethan (10)
Middleofamerica - Matt, Mindi, and 3 kids (9, 7, and 4)
michelle2 - michelle
? MissErin – Erin, DH Jeff, DD Abby, DS Drew, DD Cara
Missjudit - Judi and DH David
mlandgrebe - merill and DH drew
? Mom_rules - her and DH
monicaortiz15 -
? Mousemansion
Namsupak - Lauren, DH James, DD Lorelei (2)
? Nassausoccermom
Nick262 – Nickole, DH Dom, DD Kirsten (8)
njmom23grls - lisa
okw93 - susan and michael
Paragd911 – Mark and DW Joy, doggy JJ
pink pug - Pat and Anna
Pinky166 – Claire and DH Lee
pixie_dust_for_me! - karen and DS Andrew (12)
PFlamingo - Pat and DH Dennis
pkicinski @ yahoo.com - pat and tom
poohluv2u - karen and ed
pooh's pals - Jane and DH Tony
purplelv93 - monique and dad
qittarabhen989 -
rala - couple and DD (2)
rikersmom - karen and DS Kevin (adult)
rubyblue - karen and DH stan
seamour - Mic, DD sarah (13), DD Talena (24)
schmendrick54 - Jerry and DW Linda
? Scothen - Scot
seawyse - chris and yvonne
seraphine - dawn, DH steve, DS Calum (6), DD Eilidh (2)
SHarper02 - them and DS (10)
Sinnika - taina
smootenloopers - tammy (solo)
sorcerer-mickey - natasha and erik
Squitty - Michelle and DH Neil
steamboat_will - him and friend Abby
stlucielady - lisa and DD JoAnna (27)
sue_l - sue and Dsis Vickie
Susie2 - Susie and DH
thepicketts - Damian and mother in law Jimmie Joyce
theviking - heather and DH erik
Tigger 24 - Bernadette, DH Jon, DD Hailey (7)
time2cruise -
tobyjasper1970 - mike and tracy
tod&copper (and StephenKay) - Mary and DH Stevie
tojam - him, DW Jamie, DS and Jamie's mother
TotallyAngelic - Sarah and DH Tony
tubbsteruk - paul, DW helen, DD grace (2)
txmermaid1 - jill and cousin jana
? U2FanHfx – Chad and DW
We’re_aliens – Jane and Dave
Wkrider (and buttercup) – Mark and Katie
williamk99 - him, DW, DS (8) and DS (4)
wrabitdad - bob and DW dale
yogitxtx - sandy (solo)
ziggybaby -



Logos that can be added to signatures/magnets/tshirts etc

official one:

DCLMAP2.jpg


link to signature size version of the logo above

link to other WBTA logos in various sizes




Other useful info​

For non-US citizens
The visa waiver scheme has now been discontinued and has been replaced by the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. Any non-US citizens from previous visa waiver countries now need to apply online for authorization to travel to the US, prior to travelling. You no longer have the option of filling in the form while on the ship. ESTA application process
The site states that you only have to take note of the authorization number, and do not need to print anything out. However one of the cruisers from the 2010 WBTA reported that this was not the case, DCL requires a print out of the ESTA. Those that did not have the print out were required to reapply for the ESTA at check in. Understandably this caused a lot of stress for some people, so please take note of this, so you dont get caught out the same way.


Barcelona tips
Travelling from London to Spain by train
Barcelona Cruise Terminal Information
Hotels in Barcelona thread, more hotels, even more hotels
Kids in Barcelona
Barcelona with Children
Where to buy cheap alcohol before boarding (borrowed from the 2010 WBTA thread):
Before the 2007 TA, we discovered the wine shop in El Corte Ingles, which is a department store located at the top of Las Ramblas. The wine department is on the lower level, in the grocery store. The selection is fabulous, and the prices incredible!
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London tips
What to do in London
Travel for kids
Things for children to do in London



Previous trip reports
Totally Angelic
Tinker1belle
MagicMe
MinnieMousefam
DolphinGirl47

(thanks to Noel (Birkner) for these links, they've been shamelessly stolen from her previous posts!) :rotfl:


Where to find WiFi access
wifi access points while in port


kids thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2680262


Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_152365544827288


Dining nights
Mary (Tod and Copper) has had this confirmed by DCL
I've just been speaking to DCL so asked while I was on. She couldn't give me the menu/dining themes for the evening yet, but she did confirm the undernoted:-

Night 2 - Formal Night (Sea Day)
Night 6 - Theme Night TBC (Sea Day)
Night 8 - Formal Night (Sea Day)
Night 11 - Pirate Night (St Maarten)
Night 13 - Semi-Formal (Sea Day)
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Secret Mickey Gift Exchange​

Welcome to the 2011 WBTA Secret Mickey exchange

This exchange is a bit different from the fish extender exchange, but works along the same way as a secret santa exchange.
Each participating stateroom will be matched with another stateroom, and should buy a gift for that cabin with a total cost of no less than $20 but no more than $25 (approx GB£16, Aus$25, Can$25)
The gifts can be one per cabin, or individual gifts for each person. You can leave the gift in that cabin's fish extender if they have one, or you can ask their stateroom host to put it in the room. Alternatively you can leave the gift with guest services and ask for it to be delivered to your recipient. You should attach a note to the gift that says its a gift from their secret mickey.

If you would like to join in the Secret Mickey exchange, please PM me with names of everyone in the room who is participating, ages of children, and your room number (if known). Please could you also include a vague idea of your favourite characters/what things you like to receive etc

Cut off date for joining the secret mickey exchange will be Saturday 27th August. PMs will then be sent out with details of your recipient. If you would like your recipient early, then please PM me and I'll be happy to assign yours early.
There may be a possibility that latecomers will be able to join in after the cut off date, but only if even numbers of people join after that date (ie: if one person joins after the cut off, then they wont be able to join in - but if two people join after the cut off, then we'll be able to add you to the group)

Participants so far:
(updated 31st August 2011)

karentan - karen, DH Gary - room 5002 - likes: stitch, mickey, disney pins, and chocolate
Pflamingo - Pat, DH Dennis - room 5622 - likes: Pat - Stitch; purple; reading, sewing, crochet, Dennis - Woody & Bullseye; blue; flying, We both love our dogs, cooking, wine, and all things Disney
pinky166 - Claire, DH Lee - room 6507 - likes: Stitch, Minnie & Wall.E, likes sweets/choc, Stitch only pins, Vinylmation figures & pins
mandygirl - DD Sarah (5) - room 2010 - likes: anything princess
Dgentrysim - Debra and DH - room 2022- likes: mickey and scrapbooking
sue_l - Sue, Paul and Vicky - room 7512 - likes: Mickey, Wall-E, cats, the beach. DH loves Donald Duck, white and dark chocolate, golf. Vickie loves Goofy, dogs and the beach
disneyfan_sd - trent and crystal - room 7510 - likes: mickey, pluto and minnie
just love eeyore - thomas (5) - room 6634 - likes: mickey and toy story
jessicasmom - Pat, Larry, DD Jessica (26) - room 8594- likes: travel, gardening, gaming (Jess), Mickey, Minnie, Chip & Dale, and sweets.
melonz - Mel, DD Paris (16), DD Chanelle (14) DS Ethan (10) - room 1054 - likes: toy story, lion king, sweets (of course) minnie mouse, stitch, pluto
dizneycrazee - Bren, Paul and DD Georgia (6) - room 6011 - likes: anything disney, georgia loves disney animals (101 dalmations/lady and the tramp etc)
fontabel- Amanda and DH Jared - room 5142 - likes: (Amanda) piglet, necklaces, (DH Jared) coffee, gaming (both) travel, reading, keychains, bookmarks.
jinxleprechaun- Michael, DW Mary, DD Tamara (12), DMIL Rosanna - room 1060 - likes: books, chocolate, disney pins, ceramic thimbles, minnie and stitch
pink pug- Pat and Anna - room 2632 - likes: anything disney
txmermaid1- Jill and Jana - room 7072 - likes: blue and purple, mickey mouse and anything disney
binkytell- beth (9) - room 5009 - likes: ariel, mickey and goofy
tubbsteruk- grace (2) - room 7000 - likes: tinkerbell, fairies, princesses
m_kasch- mary - room 5005 - likes: purple and pink, tinkerbell, mickey, minnie, anything disney, harry potter
williamk99- william, DW monica, DS Will (8) and DS Logan (4) - room 5018 - likes: anything disney, marvel, star wars, Logan likes Mickey Mouse
fly4free2- evelyn - room 8008 - likes: anything disney
hazelandannie- hazel and annie - room 6101 - likes: Hazel - likes Duffy bear, scrapbooking & pin badges, Annemarie DP- likes chocolate, pirates, chocolate, mickey mouse!
krisannB- krisann, DH Ashley, DD Ashlyn (16), DS Aaron (14) - room 6550 - likes: krisann -daisy duck, ashley -mickey, ashlyn -anything tinkerbell, aaron -pluto and sour candy
emmah16- emma, DH dan, DS sam (3) - room 2109 - likes: emma - eeyore, dan - donald duck, sam - toy story and cars
beauty & the best- liz - room 6067 - likes: disney dogs, sidekicks, WTP, tink, rapunzel, cooking gadgets, stuffed animals
pixie dust for me- andrew (12) - room 7631 - likes: disney pins, hockey and all things disney
berries97- royce (4) - room 2609 - likes: toy story, pirates, dinosaurs
heatherLOVESmickey- heather and DH - room 6152 - likes: anything mickey!
yogitxtx- sandy - room 6600 - likes: anything goofy, alice or disney castles
GatorMomInNC- danae, DS Jonas (7) and DS Carter (4) - room 2138 - likes: anything Disney, and my 2 sons (DS Jonas 7 - loves science, superheroes, Looney Tunes and Phineas and Ferb); DS Carter 4 (loves Cars, Mickey Mouse and Lilo and Stitch - really anything Disney).
sinnika- taina - room 8008 - likes: travel, cats, broadway shows, coffee, and Mickey and Minnie
sorceror-mickey- natasha - room 6020 - likes: anything pink, mickey mouse, tinkerbell, jiminy cricket, disney crafts, scrapbooking, traveling
cliffy97- Dan and Bruce - room 1048 - likes: Mickey, Stitch, Donald
cruisingswedes- Filippa (4) - room 7629 - likes: anything that a 4 year old would like (Princess stuff, arts and crafts, books, etc)!*
 
The deadline to sign up for the FE Exchange has passed.



Informational threads for those still working on FE's and gifts. (Thanks to karentan (Karen) for finding these! :thumbsup2 )

FE basics
fish extender info
instructions for the no sew FE
handmade FE gift ideas
other FE gift ideas
(Just a thought: Do not be intimidated by all the uber-creative ideas on the "handmade FE gift ideas" thread! :worship: Whatever you decide to give will be enjoyed and appreciated.)

FE List on Google Groups​


Please, please, PUH-LEEEEZZZE check your groups again. There have been some changes in the last few weeks (thank you, Tammy, for finding my typos in the numbers column :thumbsup2) and I wouldn't want anyone to be overlooked.

WBTA FE 2011


THANK YOU to everyone who signed up and helped me put this together! This is going to be an awesome trip and a fantastic FE Exchange, because of all of you!! :grouphug: :grouphug:
 
Come & join us for a Farewell DIS Lunch​


Come & join us for a farewell DIS lunch on the last sea day. Thursday 22nd Sept at 12.15pm at Lumiere's.

Please PM me if you'd like to join us and I will add you to the list, then once onboard I will notify the restaurant so they can seat us together at some large tables.


Joining us, so far:

Claire & Lee (pinky166)
Susie & John (Susie2)
Michelle & Neil (Squitty)
Noel & John (Birkner)
Liesbeth (Liesbeth) & Paul
Pat & Dennis (PFlamingo)
Sarah & Tony (TotallyAngellic)
Karen & Gary (Karentan)
Lorraine & Paul (Chirpee)
Lauren, James & Lorelei (Namsupak)
Jill + 1 (TxMermaid1)
Dan & Bruce (Cliffy97)
Warren & Abby (Steamboat Will)
Chris & Jeremy (Chris&Jeremy)
Crystal & Trent (Disneyfan_SD)
Pat, Larry, Jess, Grandma Pat & Anna (Jessicasmom)
Mandy, Curt & 2 DD's (Mandygirl)
Sue, Paul & Vickie (sue l)
Paul, Helen & Grace (Tubbsteruk)
Mary (m_kasch)
Debra & Rick (Dgentrysim)
Norman & Margaret (Grumpy1234)
Karen & Ed (poohluv2u)
Brenda, Paul, DD Georgia (diszneycrazee)
Sarah, Brian, DD Beth, DD Ellie (Binkytell)
Sandy & Tony (Goofprincess)
Lynne (Auntlynne)
Karen & Stan (Rubyblue)
Leanne, Ken DH, Morgan DD, Dorothy DM, Ted DF (3canadianslovedisney)
Amanda & Jared (Fontabel)
Julie (Julie2009)
Damian & MIL Jimmie (ThePicketts)
Evelyn (fly4free2)
Carole, Mike and Jenny (CaroleRWO)
Hazel & AnneMarie (HazelandAnnie)
Mary & Stevie (Todd&Copper)
Krisann, Ashley, DD & DS (KrisannB)
Matthew, Hanneke & Arwen (KiwiMatt)
Dawn & Steve (Seraphine)
Kim & Royce (Berries97)
Danae, Phyllis, Jonas & Carter (GatorMomInNC)
Josh (Giraffe104)
Sandy (Yogitxtx)
Caroline (Lovingthemouse)
Linda (LindaBabe)
Eilean (MomE)
Mic & Sarah (Seamour)
Chris & Chuck (christannj)
Taina (Sinnika)
Kris & Larry (*flower*)
Lisa & JoAnna (stlucielady)
Liz (Beauty & the Best)
Charlie & Jean (Iansgran)
Filippa & Jenny (CruisingSwedes)
Richard & Sue (Babydiver)
Heather & Erik (HeatherLOVESMickey)
Mel, Paris, Chanelle & Ethan (Melonz)
Nancy (Lionessa)
Sue & Richard (Babydiver)
Paul, Michelle, Finn, Martin & Hayley (Ziggybaby)
KJ & Alfie (disneymamakj)
Karen & Jeff (KJ_Connections)
Keri & Andrew (Pixie Dust For Me!)
Graeme & Margaret (Cartmeller)
Sonja, DS & DD (sonjaleigh)
Bev (dylan'smom)
Krystyne & Angeline (KrystyneB)
Nickole, Dom & DD (Nick262)
Pat & Tom (pkicinski@yahoo.com)
Michael, DW Mary, DD Tamara (12), DMIL Rosanna (jinxleprechaun)

(159 so far!)






Scrapbooking Exchange​


*** Closing date to sign up for this exchange is Passed ***
THIS EXCHANGE IS NOW CLOSED, BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR A SCRAPBOOK MEET - COFFEE & CHAT (SEE BELOW FOR INFO)


If you would like to join in the scrapbooking exchange, please PM me, Pinky166 (Claire) with your info and room number.

The idea of the scrapbook exchange is to give your fellow exchangers some Disney/cruise scrapbooking embellishments for use in your scrapbooks after you return home!

You don't have to spend a lot or any money towards this exchange.
The gift(s) can be homemade, already in your scrapbooking inventory, or purchased.
Some ideas include page borders, journaling boxes, photo frames, titles for pages, and small embellishments.
Your gift(s) can have a theme related to something you do on the ship (games, dining, pirating, etc.), or ports-of-call, cruising in general, Disney, or whatever else comes to mind.

You will need to deliver the exchange to the relevant Fish Extenders whenever is convenient for you. A list will be supplied just after the cut off date for new sign up's, 1st August. If you have any questions or want to sign up please contact Pinky166 (Claire)


Participants so far:


Pinky166 = Claire, #6507
Birkner = Noel, #8024
Dgentrysim = Deb, #2022
LindaBabe = Linda #5020
LovingtheMouse = Caroline #5020
Namsupak = Lauren, #8086
Pixie dust for me! = Karen, #7631
Poohluv2u = Karen, #7129
HazelandAnnie = Hazel, #6101
Donaldcp98 = Tabitha, #6592
HeatherlovesMickey = Heather, #6152
Sorceror-Mickey = Natasha, #6020





Scrapbook Cove Cafe - Coffee & Chat:​


Any one else care to join us on a sea day (to be decided) for a coffee & chat about all things scrapbooking? Let me know & i'll add you to the list. :thumbsup2


Claire (Pinky166)
Mary (Tod&copper)
Pat (Pflamingo)
Lauren (Namsupak)
Linda & 2 roomies (Lindababe)
Tabitha (Donaldcp98)
Hazel (Hazelandannie)
Karen (Poohluv2u)
Deb (Dgentrysim)
Sarah (TotallyAngelic)
Heather (HeatherLOVESMickey)
Noel (Birkner)
Natasha (Sorcerer-Mickey)
 
Champagne Girls!!​



Would you like to join the Champagne Girls? I am arranging a girly meet where we will dress in pink!!! Tiara's & Feather Boa's optional but highly recommended, and its a good excuse to chat and drink Champagne!! (not essential). :banana:

Date: 15th September
Time: 3pm - 4.30pm
Location: Sessions
Cost per person: $20 (charged to your stateroom, please note this will be charged by DCL regardless whether you show up to the event or not!)



If you would like to join us then please PM me, Pinky166 (Claire):


Participants so far:


CONFIRMED!!!


Claire - Pinky166
Mary - Tod&Copper
Krystyne - KrystyneB
Angeline (No DIS id)
Jenny - CruisingSwedes
Margaret - Magic123
Carole - CaroleRWO
Hazel - HazelandAnnie
AnneMarie - HazelandAnnie
Michelle - Squitty
Taina - Sinnika
Sue - Susie2
Brenda - Dizneycrazee
Kris - *Flower*
Debra - Dgentrysim
Dawn - Seraphine
Sarah - Binkytell
Sarah - TotallyAngelic
Pat - PFlamingo
Jill - TXMermaid1
Jana - TXMermaid's Cousin
Evelyn - Fly4free2
Melanie - Melonz
Jean - IansGran
Peggy - Ga-yaya
Sue - Sue L
Vickie - Sue L's Daughter
Kim - Berries97
Noel - Birkner
Michelle - (No DIS id)
Hayley - (No DIS id)
Elisabeth - Liesbeth1012
Judy - MissJudit
Lynne - AuntLynne
Cindy - Disneynut64
Pam (No DIS id)
Julie - Julie2009
Bev - Dylan'smom
Mary - m_kasch
Tito - Witchety slammer
Monica - WilliamK99's Wife
Lisa - STLUCIELADY
JoAnna - (No DIS id)
Abby - (No DIS id)
Katie Jane - disneymamakj
Natasha - Sorcerer-Mickey


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Room changes/Upgrades once onboard! ​


PLEASE NOTE:

If you are lucky enough to get an upgrade / change of stateroom and are taking part in any of the special events, such as the Fish Extender, Secret Mickey, Candy Swap, Scrapbook exchange etc then you will need to notify everyone of your new room number as soon as possible. Therefore I will put a whiteboard on my stateroom door 6507 as soon as we can access the rooms after boarding, please make your way there asap & leave a message stating your DIS name, old room number & new room number.

Anyone distributing gifts/exchange presents should swing by & check the board before delivering gifts to check on any room changes. I will also have a few spare printed FE lists in my FE just incase anyone forgets to bring a copy with them.


In the unlikely event that I get a room upgrade, I will put my white board on one of my neighbours doors (probably Mary, Tod&Copper #6511, if she doesn't mind ;) ) as there are several of us in that area of the ship. (I'll clearly mark the whiteboard as room change info so you know it is the right one & not someone's general message board).




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Calling all Pin Traders!!!!


Some of you may have seen on the Facebook page that there are quite a few pin collectors/traders onboard. It has been mentioned that due to luggage restrictions people don't want to bring all their traders with them so i've created a separate thread just for us to post photos of our pins and agree trades now, so that we only need to bring the pins we've traded onboard with us.


Hope to see all you traders there.....http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2762877




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Ladies only Palo High Tea​


CANCELLED - SORRY IT HAS NOT BEEN POSSIBLE TO ARRANGE PALO HIGH TEA WITH DCL.
 
Mojitos & Mixology tasting's ​

If you want to sign up to any of the activities that various people are arranging then you must contact whoever is organising that particular event here on the DIS, confirming you want to take part on the registration of Noel & Johns website will NOT get you added to the official list.


Contact has been made with DCL regarding the above tastings.
We're hoping to arrange them for any of days that we are at sea...15th, 16th, 17th, 18th or 19th September. Dates have NOT been confirmed yet.

What is the Mixology tasting?
Sarah explains it, complete with photo's Here

What is the Mojito tasting?
I have linked back to a previous WBTA's cruisers trip report, who gives some detail in her trip report, the beginning of this page Here

Email received:
Hi Michelle,

We would be glad to do that for you within 30 days of sailing.
The minimum is 25 guests the max is 50.
The price is $20 pp.
We will need all the names of those attending and they will be charged whether they show or not.

Take care
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Please note that payment for these tastings will be charged to your room. I will need your name and cabin/stateroom number once we get the dates. I will contact those that are on the list when we have the ok.
Also note that you will be charged whether you attend the tastings or not.

Please note that the lists below will be updated weekly. If you have PM'd me, you will be added to the master list on my pc.

Who's going?
We onto group 2 for both the Mixology & Mojito tastings!!

Sign ups have now closed.

We have the dates & times!!!!!
Animators Palate 2:45 – 3:45pm
Mixology 9/16 – Group 1
Mixology 9/17 – Group 2
Mojito 9/18 Group 1
Mojito 9/19 Group 2

Please check your name in the groups below. I need to know by Monday if you are not wanting to participate. If I don't hear from you I know that you are ok and that you are happy to go ahead with everything.
Thanks.

Mixology List updated 03/09/11
Group 1 ~ 09/16
1. Allan & Genna (amackay)
2. Chris (barbie5)
3. Sarah & Brian (binkytell)
4. Burnice & Ron & Lil (Brookspayne)
5. Lorraine & Paul (Chirpee)
6. Chris & Jeremy (Chris&Jeremy)
7. Dan & Bruce (cliffy97)
8. Deb & Rick (Dgentrysim)
9. Crystal & Trent (DISNEYFAN_SD)
10. Brenda & Paul (Dizneycrazee)
11. Edith (edith75)
12. Peggy & Roger (GA-yaya)
13. Norman & Margaret (Grumpy1234 & Magic123)
14. Mary (m_kasch)
15. Mandy (MandyGirl)
16. Mel (melonz)
17. Judi & David (missjudit)
18. Pat & Dennis (PFlamingo)
19. Claire & Lee (Pinky166)
20. Karen & Stan (RubyBlue)
21. Dawn & Steve (Seraphine)
22. Michelle (squitty)
23. Lauren (Namsupak)
24. Warren & Abigail (steamboat will)
25. Sue & Jon (susie2)
26. Mary & Stevie (Tod&Cooper)
27. Sarah & Tony (TotallyAngelic)
28. Jane & David (we're aliens)


Group 2 ~ 09/17
1. Lynne (auntlynne)
2. Carol (carolsherman)
3. Cindy & Pam (Disneynut64)
4. Hazel & Annemarie (hazelandannie)
5. Kev & Gill (kevbrydon)
6. Mathew & Hanneke (KiwiMatt)
7. Liesbeth & Paul (liesbeth1012)
8. Rasmus (Rasmus Faber)
9. Erik & Heather (heatherLOVESmickey)
10. Jenny (CruisingSwedes)
11. Kris (*Flower*)
12. Danae (GatorMomInNC)
13. Pat & Jessica (JessicasMom)
14. Pat (PinkPug)
15. William & Monica (WilliamK99)
16. Tracey & David (kentgirl)
17. Lesley & Tony (kentgirls SIL/BIL)

Mojito List updated 03/09/11
Group 1 ~ 09/18
1. Allan & Genna (amackay)
2. Sarah & Brian (binkytell)
3. Burnice & Ron & Lil (Brookspayne)
4. Chris (Chris&Jeremy)
5. Dan & Bruce (cliffy97)
6. Deb & Rick (Dgentrysim)
7. Crystal & Trent (DISNEYFAN_SD)
8. Peggy & Roger (GA-yaya)
9. Norman & Margaret (Grumpy1234 & Magic123)
10. Amanda & Jared (Fontabel)
11. Gary (karentan's DH)
12. Kev & Gill (kevbrydon)
13. Mary (m_kasch)
14. Mel (melonz)
15. Lauren (Namsupak)
16. Judi & David (misjudit)
17. Angie & Amanda (?)
18. Cindy & Pam (Disneynut64)

Group 2 ~ 09/19
1. Lorraine & Paul (Chirpee)
2. Janene (jjb52)
3. Pat & Dennis (PFlamingo)
4. Claire (Pinky166)
5. Rasmus (Rasmus Faber)
6. Dawn & Steve (Seraphine)
7. Michelle & Neil (squitty)
8. Sue & Jon (susie2)
9. Mary & Stevie (Tod&Cooper)
10. Jane & David (we're aliens)
11. William & Monica (WilliamK99)
12. Carol (carolsherman)
13. Erik & Heather (heatherLOVESmickey)
14. Danae (GatorMonInNC)
15. Pat & Jessica (JessicasMom)
16. Pat (PinkPug)
17. Karen & Stan (RubyBlue)
18. Leanne (3canadianslovedisney)
19. Michelle (chelle6)
20. Chris (barbie5)



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For those of us staying at the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel​


Is anybody interested in sharing a shuttle to the port? Just throwing this idea around, nothing set in stone yet.

I know they have a free shuttle (if you've booked the pre cruise package) but they don't start running till 11am and then every hour on the hour afterwards. The reports I have read regarding shuttles etc are not good. Would be looking at getting to the port at 11am (ish)

Also from what I've read on some of the shuttles websites, they allow 1 x suitcase & 1 x hand luggage per person. Any other baggage would be classed as excess and will incur extra charges.

We are booking on Sunday 17th July. We have 15 people definitely wanting to share. The Mini bus only holds 16 so have space for 1 more.
It's all booked...thank you everyone for being so prompt with everything. It's all booked now and confirmed.
Prat Llobregat ›› Barcelona Cruise Port
Passengers 15
Service date: 10/09/2011 pick up time at 10:30am
From:
Renaissance Marriot Barcelona Airport Hotel
Plaça Volateria, 3 - Parc de Negocis Mas Blau
To:
Cruise Port - Moll Adossat - Terminal C
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Shuttle Sharers:
squitty - Michelle & Neil 2
susie2 - Susie & John 2
Ebony - Jan & Carl 2
kiwimatt - Matthew & Hanneke 3
Julie2009 - Julie 1
fly4free2 - Evelyn 1
sinnika - Taina 1
Berries97 - Kim & Son 2
birkner - Noel & John 2
 
Tortola Excursion to Jost VanDyke (Beach Day and Snorkeling)​

DCL Magic is in port Wednesday 21st Tortola, British Virgin Islands - ashore 7:30 a.m, aboard 3:45 p.m.
Excursion is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Excursion is COMPLETELY FULL with NO STANDBY LIST ACCEPTED (Due to capacity - See below)

:boat: Mandy is organizing a group-rate day sail on a power catamaran to Jost VanDyke with the company "Tortola Charters" from 8:30-2:30. It includes free snorkel gear to all guests and a guided tour of the reef at White Bay (they are preferred customers of the Soggy Dollar Bar and receive free use of all of their facilities including chairs and hammocks). Lunch is on your own, and meeting location is right where the Magic docks in Tortola. Tortola Charters is the official excursion company for Norwegian Cruise Lines. :boat:

http://tortolacharters.com/

Our Group Pricing:
$50 (ages 12+), $40 (ages 3-11), Free (under 3 years) - description above of what they include
Payment is in US Dollars (cash) or Traveler's Checks at the dock, directly to the catamaran company. PLEASE SHOW UP ON TIME IF YOU HAVE A SPOT RESERVED! Would not be cool to be a no-show. :mad:
Directions: see below
Comparable (similar) DCL Excursion (DCL includes lunch and some water activities): "Jost VanDyke Beach Day" ($105 for adults, $75 for kids)
Please note: Since we did not set up this excursion until January, they already had people booked for this day. Therefore, this is not a "private" excursion but rather a group rate.

Note: When googling Soggy Dollar Bar, they have lunch there on the beach for purchase. And beverages...


Here is a video of the area to put you in the island mood!! :beach: The DCL excursion page also shows some pics of the beach with boats tied to moorings.


NOTE: There is NO DOCK at White Bay Beach... you use the steps/ladder at the back of the catamaran to go ashore via water (wading/jumping in/whatever)... hence the name SOGGY DOLLAR BAR. For pics, please see the linked websites mentioned above or this pic to see the short distance from boat to beach. Here is a picture of the ladder to go back into catamaran since no dock.
From my contact at Tortola Charters:
"We have non-swimmers and guests with somewhat limited mobility on this trip all of the time and it is never a problem". Because this excursion will have two boats, one will have a dinghy IF needed. If you have mobility concerns going up/down the ladder, please PM me to put your party on the catamaran that "has a power dinghy that can take them right to the shoreline if they prefer that instead of swimming in the few yards."
Please note in their description of this excursion on their website, "(This tour is suitable for all ages including infants and non-swimmers – snorkeling is done from the beach and is optional)" which is different from the description of the Virgin Gorda Baths excursion (more strenuous).

Please PM me if you need to be on the catamaran with a dinghy due to this.

Definitely: :flower1:
Name- Adults- Children(ages3-11) - Infants(under 3 free) - Total $ owed in USD CASH
binkytell 2 1 1 140
Birkner 2 0 0 100
Chirpee 2 0 0 100
Chris&Jeremy 2 0 0 100
Col1 4 0 0 200
Dgentrysim 2 0 0 100
DISNEYFAN_SD 2 0 0 100
Fontabel 2 0 0 100
GA-yaya 2 0 0 100
Goofy Adpi 1 0 0 50
Grumpy1234 2 0 0 100
jjb52 2 0 0 100
Julie2009 1 0 0 50
Just love Eeyore 2 1 0 140
KiwiMatt 2 1 0 140
LindaBabe 3 0 0 150
m_kasch 1 0 0 50
MandyGirl 2 1 1 140
melonz 3 1 0 190
njmom23grls 1 0 0 50 (added Aug 1 when Pinky166 and Poohluv2u both cxl)
PFlamingo 2 0 0 100
Pixie Dust for Me! 2 0 0 100
pkicinski@yahoo.com 2 0 0 100 (moved from standby 6/9)
squitty 2 0 0 100
susie2 2 0 0 100
Tod&Copper 2 0 0 100
TotallyAngelic 2 0 0 100
we're aliens 2 0 0 100



Standby List cleared and confirmed on August 19 - cannot accept any further standby passengers:

hazelandannie - 2 adults (added to waitlist June 27) $100
kentgirl - 4 adults - PM on 17-Jul 200
cliffy97 - 2 adults - PM on 26-Jul 100
CruisingSwedes - 1 adult 1 child - PM on 08-Aug 90
giraffe104 - 1 adult 50

TOTAL = 74 DIS onboard


Directions:
Summarized from their webpage:
From cruise ship dock, turn right as you leave the cruise pier gate. Go through the old gravel parking lot down to the docks at Village Cay. There are several weekly charters in this area, and we are looking for TORTOLA CHARTERS with Bill.
*** I would plan to arrive early since we have so many of us ***


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Pajama Breakfast (Sept. 18 - Pics 8:50AM - Eat at 9:00)​

List will be closed on Sept 1 since many are departing for pre-cruise stay!

Time change to one hour earlier since last year's Navigators show the restaurant closing at 9:30AM twelve of the fourteen days last year.

Mandy is organizing a PJ breakfast on Sunday the 18th September (a sea day) at 9:00 am, at Lumieres. If you would like to join in, please PM MandyGirl (Mandy).
There is no cost involved for the breakfast, and there are no set times for breakfasts on DCL, so your evening dining rotation does not affect participation in this event at all. We will be meeting outside Lumieres at approx 8:50 a.m. for a group photo prior to the breakfast.

Please note:
If you had previously PM'd hayley (the previous organiser), please re-PM Mandy so we can get an updated list of who's still interested.

Current list:
Screenname - Count
3canadianslovedisney 5
MandyGirl 4
binkytell 4
squitty 2
Tod&Copper 2
Goofy Adpi 1
melonz 4
Julie2009 1
m_kasch 1
Birkner 2
Seraphine 4
Pflamingo 2
ThePicketts 2
KrisannB 3
AuntLynne 1
Berries97 2
giraffe104 1
fly4free2 1
*Flower* 2
seamour 3
christiannj 2
JoAnna (caligirl15) 1
Lisa (STLUCIELADY) 1
Taina Po (sinnika) 1
Gene & Cheryl - newgeneb 2
TxMermaid1 2
caaimee 1
SonjaLeigh 3
MiddleofAmerica 5
JessicasMom 5
krystyneb 2
CaroleRWO 3
Pinky166 2
yogitxtx 1
namsupak 3


Total = 78 plus 3 highchairs = 81
Highchairs: Mandygirl, Binkytell, Seraphine (am I missing anyone?)

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Toddler Meet-Up (Too young for Kids Club)​

informal "toddler meet-n-greet" for the kiddos too young for Kids Club (under age three) on the first sea day from 10:00-10:30. (Sunday - the day between Barcelona and Gibraltar) That way they get a chance to meet, Moms get a chance to meet (and/or Dads), etc. Planning on the area in the shade by the toddler splash area. No sign-up necessary - just a place so that we can meet before lunch/naps/cranky time :) This will help us recognize one another the remainder of the cruise as well.

We are planning on the area on Deck 9 Port in the shade by Mickey's Splash Pool. Depending on weather, they may or may not get wet, but we could always walk them down to Flounders to see it or Kids Club to play a little indoors.

The other timeframe mentioned was same day, same place, 1:00-1:30 for those who could not attend 10:00... but not as many may attend then. We are mainly aiming for the 10:00 slot first for Toddler meet-n-greet. We also realize that is the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 and hope a memorial service will be available onboard. Speculation is a memorial service will be broadcast live by DCL... New York Time... which would be after lunch. Therefore, the previously discussed 1:00 timeframe may have many watching the memorial.

Also remember that you can accompany your under-three kiddos to the Kids Club when you see activities that look like they would be fun - we just can't leave them since too young (or not potty trained). And don't forget to pre-book your nursery hours!

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TO ORDER YOUR OWN T-SHIRT ​
Examples of DISigns (created on the DIS DISign board) that you can upload and create yourself:
Shirt: "DIS Postage Stamp"

DIS Postage Stamp FRONT:



DIS Postage Stamp BACK:




SHIRT: "DIS Life Ring"

DIS Life Ring FRONT:



DIS Life Ring BACK:



Additional Shirts with FRONT ONLY:

Shirt: "DIS Ship FRONT ONLY"





Shirt: "DIS Map FRONT ONLY"




Another option is to create a VistaPrint account for yourself and upload the raw images (found in this folder). With VistaPrint online, choose the shirt you want, go to Advanced Editing, and import your images to arrange however you like. There are also more images available on the DISboards Creative DISigns thread here. Just use the search feature if you are looking for a name, or click on any of the DISigners' "shared" files to look for graphics that have already been created. If you are sure one has not been created (such as a Mickey Head with your name on it) then post to the DISigner's thread according to their instructions. With these DISigns, you can make your own tshirts (AmyMickey.com has GREAT transfer paper with your inkjet printer) or make your own magnets. It can take the DISigners several weeks due to the backlog of requests, so just be patient and plan well in advance! VistaPrint has been good at having tshirts delivered within the 7-day period from ordering, and have not rejected any orders that we are aware of due to Disney copyright concerns.
 
SCUBA DIVING


Anyone interested in diving in Tortola please PM me.

TORTOLA: This dive is sold out right now but if you are interested let me know. I can put you on a waiting list or contact the shop to see if they have room on another boat. If there are enough interested we will ask for a second boat. Each boat takes a max of 8 divers.

Anyone interested in diving St. Maarten's please PM Nick262

ST. MAARTEN'S THIS IS A SHARK DIVE. This is a little info sent to me by the dive shop.
"Let me tell you a little bit about this dive; Our shark dive is not caged, they’re Caribbean reef sharks free to come and go as they do so we never know how many sharks will show up for the feed. We only feed a couple of pieces of fish once or twice a week so they still have to hunt for themselves, we say that we give them “snacks”!
We’re very passionate about these beautiful creatures and after many years of doing this dive have as our goal put YOU on contact with them so you learn to love and respect them, this way you would like to protect them, sharks are being killed by millions every year for nonsense reasons, there are going to be vanished if we don’t do something and we need this animal for the balance of our oceans just as we need the reef to be healthy.
During the dive you would be at 60ft deep on a designated spot on the sand marked by a rock just watching our instructor to feed the sharks by a stick, it’s a single dive that should last 30 to 40 minutes and it’s a 20 minutes boat ride from the shop. We always run this dive in the afternoons."


I am a PADI MSDT dive instructor, there will also be a dive instructor or divemaster from the shop diving with us.
You may take pictures and video. I will have a video camera and will be videoing the dive.
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Hard Rock Cafe Pre Cruise Get-together in Barcelona


Some of us are hoping to meet up for drinks / a meal the evening of Friday 9th September at the Hard Rock Cafe on Placa Catalunya.

http://www.hardrock.com/locations/ca...41&MIBEnumID=3

Meet at 6:30 pm for drinks and chat, and those who want can eat there afterwards. We have access to a downstairs room and will have wristbands for reduced drinks.

Send me a PM sarah (totallyangelic) if you are interested.

Names so far:

Sarah and Tony (totallyangelic)
Claire and Lee (Pinky166)
Jeremy and Chris (Chris&Jeremy)
Lynne (AuntLynne)
Mary (m_kasch)
Dennis and Pat
Liesbeth and Paul
Linda, Eilean + 1
Paul, Helen and Grace (tubbsterUK)
Pat, Larry, Jess, Pat, Anna (Jessica's Mom)
Aurore and Iestyn
Connie & Dan
Matt + 1
Karen + Stan ( RubyBlue)
Richard + Sue ( Babydiver )
Mandy, DH Curt, DD (5), DD (15 months) (Mandygirl)
Charlie and Jean
Ken and Christie
Chris and son ( from the DIBB )
Krystyne + Angeline
TC, Jamie, Linda and Callen
Chris, Chuck, Amy, Chuck
Sue and Vickie
Judy and David
Kris and Larry
Amanda and Jared
Jill and Jana

Can those who are thinking of eating at the Hard Rock send me a PM just to get ideas of tables needing to be set up.

People eating at Hard Rock:

Sarah and Tony
Paul, Helen and Grace
Lee and Claire
Mandy and Curt plus 2
Charlie and Jean
Chris and Jeremy
Pat, Larry, Jessica, Pat (Grandma) and Anna.
Chris plus 3
Connie and Dan
Liesbeth and Paul
Chris and son ( from the DIBB )
Jean and Charlie
Krystyne and Angeline
Richard and Sue
TC, Jamie, Linda and Callen
Chris, Chuck, Amy, Chuck
Sue and Vickie


Birthdays on board


I thought I would keep a list of all the birthdays on board. This is what I have so far, so if anyone is missing from the list, or you could fill in names and cabin numbers if you have them, that would be great.

MANDYGIRL - Mandy's daughter Sarah – 4th September - celebrating embarkation day ( 5th birthday)
TXMERMAID1 - Jill Hart Bouska - 5th September - celebrating ( whole cruise ) with cake on 11th September CABIN 7072
BROOKPAYNE - Burnice - 5th September - celebrating on
MIDDLEOFAMERICA - Mindi - 9th September - Cabin 2094 / 2096
COLCATH2005 - DS Billy - 12th September (14th birthday) - Cabin 5501
MELONZ - Melanie's daughter Chanelle - 13th September ( 15th birthday )
DISNEYFAN_SD - Crystal North Rachetto - 17th September ( 40th birthday )
JINXLEPRECHAUN - Michael - 17th September
DISNEYMAMAKJ - KJHarrold: 18th September
ZIGGYBABY- Paul Hacketts wife Michelle - 18th September
TOTALLYANGELIC - Sarah Whittam-Howsam - 18th September
DISNEYMAMAKJ - KJHarrolds son - 20th September ( 3rd birthday )
MANON-PAUL-NINA - Manon's husband - 21st September
JULIE2009 - Julie Nimmo - 21st September
CSGraves - Dan - 24th September - 6564
GAYAYA - Peggy - 26th September

Anniversaries


Sep 2 - (33rd) carmeller - Graeme & Margaret
Sep 2 - (30th) poohluv2u - Ed & Karen
Sep 3 - (34th ) CaroleRWO - Carole and Mike
Sep 4 - (35) babydiver - Richard & Sue
Sep 4 - (18th) 3canadianslovedisney - Ken & Leanne
Sep 9 - (11th) Seraphine - Steve & Dawn
Sep 13 - (25th) CSGraves - Connie and Dan
Sep 19 - (24th) Squitty - Neil & Michelle
Sep 20 - (3rd) Donaldcp98 - Mike & Tabitha
Sep 20 - (8th) GatorMomInNC - (husband not on cruise)
Sep 28 - (20th) Tod&Copper - Stevie & Mary

Celebrating anniversaries:

(60th) Brookspayne's dear parents
(45th) missjudit - David & Judi (Oct 22)
(25th) magic123 + grumpy1234 - Margaret & Norman
(10th) hazelandannie - Hazel & Annemarie
(8th) tojam - TC & Jamie
 
Linked Dining!
Requests for linked dining are no longer being taken and the lists have been sent to DCL. If you provided any specific instructions (Who you want to sit with etc.) I have sent those through as well.

Can wait to see all of you on the cruise.

Current Linked Dining List:
Main Lindababe
Main fly4free2 / Sinnika
Main RubyBlue
Main pKicinski@yahoo.com
Main giraffe104
Main Cruising Swedes
Late Cliffy97
Late Chris&Jeremy
Late Sue L
Late Pflamingo
Late Magic123
Late Jinxleprechaun
Late Pixie Dust For Me!
Late Seraphine
Late Fontabel
Late Binkeytell
Late HazelandAnnie
Late Ebony
Late Julie2009
Late Mandygirl
Late Liesbeth1012
Late Birkner
Late STLUCIELADY
Late The Viking
Late Sorcerer-Mickey
Late IansGran
Late Poohluv2u




The Magic Pub Crawl 2011
:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1

Chris&Jeremy and I (Cliffy97 - Dan & Bruce) are hosting the Magic Pub Crawl:drinking1.

This will be held on: Thursday 15 September @ Starting at 13:00 - 17:00.

The Route for the crawl will be:

Diversions <----- Start point and initial meeting place
Rockin Bar D
Promenade Lounge
Signals
Cove Cafe


Those who are interested would meet in Diversions (Deck 3 Forward and Beat Street area) for (Traditionally a half pint pounded :drinking1 but as this is a big group I would suggest a drink of your choice) and then visit (Crawl) every other bar on the ship at least once.

As we do not have to worry about anything closing or how we are getting home, I would imagine we can spend 20-30 convivial minutes at each location versus the 5-10 min you have on the monopoly pub crawl in London.


Also, Please remember that you do not have to sign up and you may join for all or part. Really the more the merrier. The sign up is really just more for us to see who will be with us :)



Current Pub Crawl Group (47 ppl have said I want to join):
Chris&Jeremy
Cliffy97
GA-YAYA
Tod&Copper
Grumpy1234/Magic 123
Disneyfan_SD
Dgentrysim2
Goofy Adpi
Seraphine
col1
Karentan
Fontabel
Pflamingo
Binkeytell
TXmermaid1
Sue L
fontabel
TotallyAngelic
Nick262/Dom262
Seamour
Krystyneb
IansGran
christannj
MissJudiT
Tojam




Please PM Chris&Jeremy or Cliffy97 with questions. Thanks!
 
If you want to be added to the list you MUST PM ME. Do not post int eh thread because I miss things that way.

Here's a list of the hotels people are using and also a list of when everyone arrives. Please PM me if you want to be added to the list.

Updated 9/1/11

Acta Atrium Palace:
Grandmaz- Marilyn 9/8

Acta Ink 606
Aurore- Aurore and DH Iestyn 9/8

AC Diplomatic:
Chris&Jeremy- 9/9
DisneyFanSD- 9/9
Drewmer- Drew and Merrill (mlandgrebe) 9/9

Hesperia Ramblas:
Dgentrysim- Deb 9/9

Hilton Diagonal Mar:
Auntlynne- Lynne 9/8
csgraves- Connie and Dan 9/9
christannj- Chris, Chuck, Amy, Chuck
GA-yaya- 9/7

Holiday Inn Express BARCELONA:
*Flower*- 9/9

Hostal Gat Xino:
liesbeth- 9/8

Hotel Atlantis:
Babydiver- Sue and Richard 9/8

Hotel Continental Palacete:
PFlamingo- 9/8

Hotel Denit:
Pinky166- Claire
TotallyAngelic- Sarah

Hotel Inglaterra
Fontabel- Amanda 9/9

Hotel Cuatro Naciones:
Edith75- Edith 9/9

Hotel Para-lel:
LindaBabe – Linda 9/7
MomE – Eilean 9/7
LovingtheMouse – Caroline 9/7

Hotel Pratik Rambla:
Chirpee- Lorraine and Paul 9/8
caroleRWO- Carole, Mike, Jenny 9/9
m_Kasch- Mary 9/8

Hotel Regencia Colon:
Missjudit- Judi and David 9/8

Hotel Regina:
Jinxleprechaun - Michael, Mary, Tamara, Rosanna 9/9

Novotel Barcelona:
Melonz- Mel
3canadianslovedisney- Leanne 9/9

Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel:
birkner- Noel and John 9/9
Cartmeller- Graeme and Margaret 9/9
Ebony- Jan & Carl 9/9
Fly4free2- Evelyn 9/8
GatorMomInNC- 9/9
Julie2009- 9/9
Just Love Eeyore- Christina 9/9
IansGran- Charlie and Jean 9/9
Michelle2- Michelle, DS
Namsupak- Lauren 9/9
Nick262- Nickole 9/9
Sinnika- Taina 9/9
Smootenloopers- Tammy 9/9
Squitty- Michelle 9/9
sue l- Sue and Vickie 9/9
Susie2- Susie

Tryp Apolo at Avda Paralelo:
pkicinski@yahoo.com- 9/9


Arriving 9/10 (Day we board the ship!:woohoo:):
Cliffy 97- Dan and Bruce, arrive 9:30 and willing to share cab
Tod&Copper- Stevie and Mary, arrive 10:10 and willing to share taxi
karentan - karen and gary- arrive 10.30am
disneynut64 - cindy and pam- arrive 11am
steamboat will - will and abby

Karentan is arranging for transportation from the airport. It should be around 15 euros. Please PM her if you are interested.

Flight Info:

liesbeth1012: Amsterdam to BCN Transavia flight 5133 at 6:35 PM Arrives Sept 8th at 8:45 PM

csgraves: Arrives 9/9 at 7:35 AM

Sinnika: Houston to Philadelphia 5:30 pm flight 1824
PHL to BCN flight 6:25pm Sept 8th Arrives Sept 9th at 8:25 AM

Sue l: JFK to Dublin to BCN Arrives 9/9 at 10:10 AM

GatorMomInNC: Are Europa flight 2006 departing Madrid Arrives Sept 9 at 3:55 PM

Namsupak: Easyjet from Paris to BCN Arrives 9/9 at 4:05 PM

birkner: air berlin flight 8208 Arrives Sept 9th at 5:50 PM

IansGran: Virgin Atlantic MCO to London then to Easyjet to BCN Arrives Sept 9th around 6 PM

Lionessa: Easyjet Arrives 9/10 at 11:05 AM
 
Can't read 10 pages a day? Catch up on the last week here.

Previous weeks can be found here: Weekly Recaps

WEEKLY RECAP
Thursday August 24 - 29
Pages 9 - 51 (42 pages)


onboard land line phone

There's no way I can hide the "American tourist" cuz the second I open my mouth nuthin' but Texas drawl comes out!

I believe I've mentioned living in the cultural wasteland of the universe, where getting "dressed up" means removing one's baseball cap.

...Here in Texas dressing up is accomplished with a CLEAN baseball cap, still worn to the table!!

With one phone call at the top of the phone tree the Magic sells out of its advertised drink of the day!


WELCOME ABOARD

csworthy - " Hey folks. Late to register, but I have been reading things off and on for months getting ready for the cruise. We are the Worthy's from the FB group in Palo group #4.

We are Americans (texans) living in Napoli, Italia and are going home on the Magic for the first time in three years. long time from home, but will be fun to go back this way.

Want to say thanks for all of the great info and the help getting the Palo brunch - grazie mille!"


ANOTHER HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sinnika - Taina

Happy Birthday Karen

and

Happy Birthday Dan

Hope you both have a wonderful day


CONGRATULATIONS - WELL, MAYBE

magic123 (and grumpy1234) - Well just back from a quick drive up the motorway, DS passed his driving test. Another tick on my list great.... now to trackle motorway drive to London and the M25 and do some night driving..... but of couse now he knows it all

Follow-up: What ever made me think it was a good idea to take DS for some motorway practice on a public holiday. Came home and just had to go to bed for a nap, and to cap it all, managed not to buy anything at the outlet centre but a packet of prunes !!!!

DS decided to a have a sissy fit, after ignoring my advice and pulling out, then not being able to get back over for his exit!!.... then he managed to wedge the car sideways in the exit ramp of a multi-story car park… but then he passed his test and he knows it all now. Was hoping he would give us a lift to London city airport next week, but not sure my nerves will be able to handle it, so the train it is.

Maybe it was a sign I should have stayed home and completed my packing !! Sorry rant over !!


FLIGHT INFO LIST

If you would like your flight into added on the hotel post then please PM me your flight info. I will only be accepting PM's. Also if your hotel info is not on the hotel post please PM me the info. Namsupak Lauren


easyJet LUGGAGE

Hand Luggage

You can take one piece of hand baggage into the cabin with you; maximum dimensions are 56 x 45 x 25cm. Hand bags, briefcases, laptops and laptop bags are all counted as one piece so if you have a hand bag and a laptop bag for example, you might want to consider putting one inside the other. Remember to plan your hand and hold baggage in advance though; if you bring too many items of hand baggage to the check-in desk, staff there will insist that they be booked into the hold; you’ll be charged £25 per item, as we will have higher handling costs if we register your hold bag only at the airport. If you checked in online and bypassed check-in and you arrive at the boarding gate with too many items of hand baggage, there’s a charge of £40 per item if we need to book them into the hold at this stage. We charge this high fee to avoid delays at the boarding gate and ensure a smooth boarding process.

Check-through Luggage

If you buy additional hold luggage this does not increase your weight allowance, it just means you can spread your 20kg across another bag.

"Each passenger who pays for a hold bag can take up to 20kg of luggage. This weight allowance applies to the passenger rather than to the bag so purchasing extra bags is possible but will not increase the weight allowance. If you think you’ll need to take a little bit more with you, you can buy some extra weight – it’s best to do this online before you fly as the online charges are considerably cheaper than at the airport."

Additional fees are £10 per additional kilo


NEXT STOP: MADRID

The hotel where we stayed was comfortable and an excellent location on Puerta Del Sol - http://www.hoteleuropa.eu/?lang=en

Everything is within walking distance from this hotel and if you're not much for walking, there is a metro station right in the square. There's a fantastic bakery right on the square where you can get breakfast every morning. We've always felt very safe there and Madrid is a beautiful city with lots of squares - we prefer it to Barcelona, it seems less touristic and more of a cosmopolitan city like Paris.

It depends how long you'll be there, but the highlights for me are - Palacio Real, Retiro Park, Prado Museum, a drink in Plaza Santa Ana & then Tapas (I can recommend some restaurants), a pastry from the bakery on Puerta del Sol, and just walking around and discovering your own "hidden" spots in the city. The people of Madrid are night owls, so be prepared to eat dinner around 10 or 11 at night - but if you get a drink around 8 and take it easy, it shouldn't be a problem.

Here are some photos:

Palacio Real
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Retiro Park
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Retiro Park
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Retiro Park
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Plaza Santa Ana
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Plaza Santa Ana
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Hotel Europa
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Puerta Del Sol
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Street Scene
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MIL STORIES: AND THE WINNER (OR LOSER) IS

At my wedding reception, during the photographer shoot, the bride and groom posed with everyone. Attendants, whole family, bride's family, groom's family. When we were getting together with the groom's family, my brand-new MIL pushed me aside and said, "This is just for family." Let's just say, it was the start of a long, strained relationship. The only reason my marriage survived was that we moved 600 miles away soon after.....


THIS IS WHY I LOVE THE DISBOARDS

"I had a lovely time meeting Binkytell today! My daughter Eilidh and I met up with Sarah and Ellie in Glasgow this morning and had a great time shopping and having lunch. The girls were both immaculately behaved...no worries for the dining room!"


2010 WBTA REUNION

"Thought I would post some photos from our WBTA 2010 reunion:

At our meal in TGI Fridays ...

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Having lunch in the sun:

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and me getting a bit of practice in :

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We had a great weekend .... it was wonderful to see everyone again.


PETS AND PACKING

Does anyone else's dog get really upset when the suitcases come out? That's one reason we wait until the week before to pack.

- Yes animals can be so funny or not as the case may be, our cat gets very up set when it see's the suitcase. We have to make double sure she can't get into our bedroom because she like's to show her displeasure by doing something nasty on our bed !!!.... and then when we come back she always ignores us for a while

- My cats go to "grandma's" where they get spoiled with bits of ham. As long as someone feeds them and they have someone to cuddle up against when they sleep, they are fine. They do ignore us a little for a day or so when we get home, but they get over it quick. DH will be home with them this time, I'm sure they will be more than happy to take over my side of the bed. I will be hard pressed to get it back.

- My two don't bat an eyelid when the cases are work-in-progress in the spare room, but as soon as they come up to the hallway, they start howling and crying and stand guard by the cases. We literally take them from the spare room to the car to stop them sounding like the are being murdered

- Mine just mopes around when he sees us packing. No screaming or surprises in our bed, but a pouty face and very sad eyes to look at. Something like this:

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- My dog always pouts... She used to get in my suitcase while I was packing.. and not looking.. and she would leave a little present.. guess she wanted to pack her s***. Anyway one time my DH was leaving to go on a trip for business. I told him not to leave the lid open on the suitcase if he was not in the room. He listened and all was well. Well... sorta... he was getting dressed the next morning and he was about to put his shoe on when..... well something came rolling out! She found a way to make sure he did not forget he left her at home!.... and really she is house broken! ... he is lucky.. he said he lifted it and sorta turned it as he was putting it on... and it fell out... how did a 5 lb dog do that?

- Our previous cat used to run and hide when she saw the suitcases come put. She knew they meant a trip to the vet for boarding was in her future....and boy, she knew how to hide! Our current cat though sees a case and just tries to climb in!

- Our 2 cats hate it as soon as the cases come out. One will try and sneak herself inside the bag to stow away with you. The other thinks that if he drapes himself over the top of the case then you wouldnt possibly be able to pack anything so will just stay at home!!

This is Poppy last year the night before we went away. I think she took the " if you're going, then i'm coming too approach!"

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BEVERLY HILLS 09210..WHOOPS!

Well, it seems the company who I purchased the lanyards and badge holders shipped them to the wrong zip code. I specified UPS and they shipped USPS! Next instead of my zip code of 94062, they shipped to 49062 which is not Woodside, California but Kendall, Michigan.

Good grief!! Not only did they not ship it for signature only or insure it, they JUST SHIPPED IT!!!

Stay tuned!!


PROFESSIONAL/WHITE BACKGROUND PHOTOS

Q: This concerns those nice white background professional photos taken on the ship: is there an extra fee or are they just considered another 8x10 photo (requiring 2 credits or $19.95)?

Do you just walk up and get in line when they are working or do you make an appointment?

A: We had one done with a white background on our last cruise and we were really pleased with it; one of the best photos we've had done by a professional photographer. No appt needed; just join the line up. I think they advertise the times of the sessions in the Navigator if you want to make sure you don't miss the opportunity to get this done. We had bought a package of set # of prints and this one just counted as one of the photos in that package. We will definitely be having our picture taken with a white background again this time.


SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE

Toward the end of Thread Five, someone mentioned a 9/11 get together to remember those who passed, their families, co-workers and the countless rescue workers, etc.

I have not recently heard anything about it and wondered if anything had been planed. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

A: We are still planning to get together; the 8:46am NYC time (when the first tower was hit) is 2:46 pm between Barcelona and Gibraltar (they are the same time zone).

I've got lists of all the victims of the Sep 11 attacks. Wondered if we could split up the list and have individuals read the names (first only would be okay) simultaneously. For the World Trade center, I've got 13 pages with 3 columns - that could be 39 people. Then there are the 4 planes + the Pentagon. These lists aren't as long and could be combined. If we have more than 39 that want to participate, we could have multiple people with a list. No one person's voice would dominate and perhaps we would like to do it up on Deck 10 in the open air. Thought it could be interesting if we spread out all around the top of the ship, forming a large circle, facing the ocean.

...I remember that *flower* said DCL might do something - and of course, there will be programs on the TV. The time of the first airplane strike was 8:46 am ET - which is 2:46 pm in our part of the Med. She had suggested 2:30 to gather. That would give us time to hand out lists and then have a moment of silence. Someone could be the designated starter and wave to the next person - like lighting bonfires along the coast of England or the Great Wall of China - and then the reading of names in remembrance would begin after you waved.

Since it seems we are not supposed to throw anything off the ship, we'll just throw our voices to the wind.

I think that port side, aft, would be a lovely place to gather. There should be an area with a few wooden benches surrounded by a wall. 2:30pm

On the starboard side is the entrance to Palo, so people can take the elevator to the top floor and come around the back side of Palo's or in front of the smoke stack (or up the stairs from the drink station/MM pool).

*Flower* - "I also found a logo for a shirt, but don't know if anyone else would want to use it. If you'd like to, let me know and I can send it to you. DH has already enhanced the file size to make a good quality logo. The file size is just under 700k."


WAVEPHONES

DCL-provided portable phones (2 per room) that allow you to call or text passengers and certain DCL numbers (Guest Services...).

Down side $250 fine if you lose one. They supply 2 in every room, along with your standard telephone


ELECTRICAL SOCKETS & HAIRDRYERS

Onboard

Some people have said there are UK and US sockets in the cabin - this is NOT so....NO UK sockets. They are the normal US sockets

Hairdryer is located in bathroom - though rather wimpy/weak.

Electrical outlets behind TV - handy for plugging in Wavephone (which blocks second outlet on desk when in use).

On Land

You will need a European convertor in Barcelona.


SECRET MICKEYS

just sent the last few PMs out with the remaining secret mickey recipients. have now assigned all people involved, the final cabin count is 33 not a bad turnout!


AIRPORT TO PORT SHUTTLE - SEPTEMBER 10

still two places available on the airport to port shuttle. 10 euros per person, PM me if interested (karentan)


BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

Birthdays

Sep 4 - BD - MandyGirl's DD Sarah (5)
Sep 5 - TxMermaid1 (Jill)
Sep 5 - Brookspayne (Burnice)
Sep 12 - colkath2005's DS Billy (14) #5501
Sep 13 - melonz's DD Chanelle (15)
Sep 17 - jinxleprechaun - Michael
Sep 17 - DISNEYFAN_SD - Crystal (40)
Sep 18 - KJHarrold - Kj
Sep 18 - TotallyAngelic - Sarah
Sep 18 - Paul Hackett's DW Michelle
Sep 20 - KJHarrold's DS (3)
Sep 21 - Manon's DH
Sep 21 - Julie Nimmo

Anniversaries

Sep 2 - (33rd) cartmeller - Graeme & Margaret
Sep 2 - (30th) poohluv2u - Ed & Karen
Sep 4 - (35) babydiver - Richard & Sue
Sep 4 - (18th) 3canadianslovedisney - Ken & Leanne
Sep 9 - (11th) Seraphine - Steve & Dawn
Sep 19 - (24th) Squitty - Neil & Michelle
Sep 20 - (3rd) Donaldcp98 - Mike & Tabitha
Sep 20 - (8th) GatorMomInNC - (husband not on cruise)
Sep 28 - (20th) Tod&Copper - Stevie & Mary

Celebrating anniversaries:

(60th) Brookspayne's dear parents
(45th) missjudit - David & Judi (Oct 22)
(25th) magic123 + grumpy1234 - Margaret & Norman
(10th) hazelandannie - Hazel & Annemarie
(8th) tojam - TC & Jamie


CHAMPANGE GIRLS

Ok folks i've got an update for the Champagne Girls!!!!


DCL have finally been in contact with me & offered the 15th September, 3pm - 4.30pm at Sessions. :cool1: :yay: :banana:

The cost will be $20 per person - I am still waiting for confirmation how much Champagne we will get per person for that price. I will also need more information from you guys, such as room numbers etc but i'll update again as soon as I hear from DCL.

Now the issue we have is the 13th September is the new date the Pub Crawl was moved to & quite a few people are signed up for both the Champagne Girls & also the Pub Crawl. What are your opinions please? Is it possible to move the Pub Crawl again without causing too many issues with child care? We also need to bare in mind that Michelle is still awaiting the dates for the Mojito & Mixology tastings so they could clash with the pub crawl? Although she will hopefully have two groups for each so we can switch people around if need be to avoid any further clashes.

CHAMPAGNE GIRLS PLEASE READ!!!!

Ladies, I need to get some information from everyone who will be attending the meet. I need to send a list to DCL so they can charge the $20 fee's to our rooms once we are onboard.

Therefore if you are definitely coming to the Champagne Girls event please can you PM me with your full name & cabin number (or GTY).

Reminder = you WILL be charged by DCL even it you don't show up on the day.

If you have decided you don't want to come then please let me know so I can offer someone on the waitlist your place.

Thanks, I am really looking forward to seeing you all in your pink tops, Tiara & Feather Boa's.


FLASH MOB CHAMPAGNE MEET

How about meeting under the stars or even during the day on the "secret" aft deck on deck 7. It has enough room for all of us...we could be a flash champagne mob.

REMEMBER - the secret deck 7 aft overlook is CLOSED from 7pm until 7am.


FEs & ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

ATTENTION FE PARTICIPANTS!! IF YOU HAVE A GTY ROOM (OR ANY OTHER TO-BE-ASSIGNED CATEGORY) PLEASE SEND ME A PM HERE ON THE DIS AS SOON AS YOU KNOW YOUR ROOM NUMBER!!! I will update the Google lists as quickly as possible (please remember I have to work 3 days next week, and pack, and finish FE gifts, and a number of other tasks before we leave). IF YOU POST YOUR ROOM ASSIGNMENT ON THE THREAD I MAY NOT SEE IT, SO PLEASE SEND A PM!! Thanks!! - PFlamingo


MICKEY MOUSE CLUB NIGHT

I just have to share.... Curt and his mom are down in the basement going through old memorabilia in various boxes. He came across two Disneyland shirts from his early years, a Donald and a Mickey. Both are ringer tees. I think that since he can't wear them, they look like they may fit Sarah, so I am going to have her wear the MIckey ringer on our DIS Mickey Club House night! (Need a little OxyClean though...) NOw... the name is not across the back, but diagonal on the front in one-inch felt iron-on letters... and of course spelled "CURT". I told Sarah "how cool is that" to wear a shirt and be able to point to your Daddy's name to let others know it was his about 30 years ago! Completely vintage.


HURRICANE IRENE & CASTAWAY CAY

Hopefully this is a little bright news for you cabana peeps! USAtoday says "The storm also closed Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Cay, but damage was minimal. Dream will change its itinerary, rescheduling a Tuesday stop until Wednesday, giving crews an extra day to freshen up the popular call."


GTY ROOMS GET PORT SURPRISE

I am collecting names & room #'s for the Champagne Girls so I asked my contact what information she needs for those that still have a GTY status and her reply was those that have GTY at this late stage are unlikely to get a cabin number until they check in at the port.


IS THIS YOUR ROOM?

Also.. It would be nice if everyone had a magnet with their Dis name on it on their door. That way we know we are leaving our gifts at the right cabin.


MISC

- Earthquake in Virginia - felt in Ottawa by Chirpee
 
Candy Swap

The sign up for the Candy Swap has closed.

The participants are:
Pflamingo
Pinky166
3canadianslovedisney
Just Love Eeyore
Binkytell
Jessicasmom
Pinkpug
GatorMomInNC
Kthomas618
Disneynut64
Hazelandannie
TXMermaid1
*Flower*/Mr_Smee
heatherLOVESmickey
Karentan
WilliamK99
STLUICIELADY
Squitty
Tubbsteruk
CruisingSwedes

You can see the groups here:
http://groups.google.com/group/wbta-fe-2011/browse_thread/thread/d86a9fb7bd096367

Most people are in more than one group so remember to check them all.


There are no rules in the Candy Swap. You can give out as much/little as you like and spend whatever amount on the candy. Just have fun with it:cool1:

Deliver the candy into the participants FE with a note saying who it's from and perhaps some info about the candy. You decide when during the 2 weeks you want to deliver the candy.

If some of the participants doesn't have a FE, Guest Services can help you deliver the candy directly in the staterooms.
 
Lanyards and pins

Because so many people have asked about lanyards and pins what did they look like last year, I decided to post a picture. Our lanyards this year will be wider and have a water resistant pouch.

I will be making up lanyards with waterproof holders for all the DIS members who PM me. The lanyards and badge holders will look like the ones below though I have not decided in what color.

Lanyards
Badge Holders

Here is what last years lanyards and pins (on the card) looked like:
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Here is how to pay.

Please mark the payment as a gift to me on PayPal at birkner@needinfo.com so the only fees you may have to pay is convert to Euros if this is not your principal currency.

Be sure you put your DIS name in the notes so I know where the payment came from and can properly credit you.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to PM me.
Allright-----WHO WANTS A LANYARD????
OK folks----

Let the sign-ups for lanyards BEGIN!!!

If you would like a FREE custom lanyard and name badge for this cruise (a great way to meet new people, identify other DIS friends, and put faces and names with screen-names), then I need you to EMAIL ME YOUR INFORMATION!!

Here is the information that I need:
DISBoards screenname: I need the DISBoard name(s) spelled and capitalized the way you want it on your name badge. For many/most groups, there will probably be only one DIS name for a group of people---that is totally fine. If there ARE multiple different DIS names/users in a group, let me know all of them but ALSO be sure to link the correct DIS name with the correct person.
First Name: Please give us the first name of EVERYONE in your party who would like a lanyard the way you want it to appear on the name badge. (Please remember that spelling counts!! The name you give here is what your name badge will say....so make sure it's correct!) Also---and this is important---make sure that the FIRST name you send is the primary DIS user under the screenname you send!
Stateroom #: Why do I need your room #? To get your lanyard to you! I will try to give out all the lanyards in the port or at a meet onboard during embarkation...but if I miss you, I need your room # so that I can deliver them to you later. If you are GTY, that's fine, just say so. There will be plenty of time later to fill in room #'s or to make changes if people switch rooms.

So please put all the above information into an email and send it to this address: dcl.wbta.2011@gmail.com

(Please note, I will not necessarily be replying individually to every person confirming receipt of their request for lanyards....HOWEVER, once I get requests rolling in I will be putting them into a spreadsheet on our website that I will link through google docs and people can view (but NOT edit) so you can look for yourself there to make sure you are listed and that all your information is correct...and then email me with any changes obviously).

Let the lanyard fun begin!!!
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Information on Madeira Tours. I am organizing two tours this year. One is the West tour which we did last year and one will be an East tour.

Cable Car and Toboggan rides.

• Câmara de Lobos – just passing by. Note from Noel: See Noel's Note under number 14.

• Cabo Girão – a 20 minute stop.

• Ribeira Brava – passing by only also. Note from Noel: From my Thomas Cook Travellers Guide there is not much to see unless you are going for a walk leading up the valley to the Boca de Encumeada.

• Encumeada – a short stop.

• From Paúl da Serra to Santa – a short stop for sightseeing along the way.

• Porto Moniz – you’ll be able to stay there for something like 1h30m to 1h45m. The people interested can stay in the pool for about 30 minutes, before lunch.

• São Vicente – a 30 minute stop. On your tour, you’ll be seeing the very last waterfall named Bride’s Veil. But apart from this one, you’ll also see other waterfalls, along the north coast.

• Finally, back to Funchal on the express way.

• Drop off at either Old Blandy's Wine Lodge or be returned to the ship


Below is a link to information about the West tour which is still 30 Euros per adult:

West Madeira Tour link

Below in red is the emailed itinerary that Eusébia of Daniel Taxis who was our previous tour guide suggested for the East tour:

I think maybe you and everybody else who took last year’s tour, will like to do the East tour this time. It takes about 6.5 to 7h and, as you already have 30 persons, we’ll charge 25 EUR per person. Last year Daniel Taxi charged 30 EUR per person, because we added Monte to the West tour, otherwise it would also have been 25 EUR.

Our East tour itinerary is as follows:

· Camacha
· Poiso
· Pico do Areeiro
· Ribeiro Frio
· Faial
· Santana
· Porto da Cruz
· Machico
· Santa Cruz
· Back to Funchal

Madeira East Tour itinerary

As always, we’re open to any changes to this itinerary, in case anybody has any other preferences.

Our Port’s website says Disney Magic arrives at 7:30am and leaves at 9:30pm. As it leaves so late, some people will probably choose to stay in Funchal after the tour, but others may prefer to be taken to the cruise ship straight away, one way or the other will be quite fine with us.
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BOOK EXCHANGE​


During our first Disney cruise last year, I was befuddled enough to think that I would have plenty of time to read all sorts of great books.
How wrong can you be? A quick look at the daily Navigator revealed that if I got up early enough, I might just have time to get in the odd paragraph before rushing off to some fabulous meal, fun event or mind-expanding seminar.

However, for those of you determined to spend at least some time relaxing, I will be happy to run the Book Bag scheme which was organised so successfully on the last WBTA by Paula Sillars from New Zealand.

Books are on sale in the Treasure Ketch, and The Cove has a cupboard full of very variable offerings for people to borrow, which last time were pretty grim at the start of the cruise but did improve as the voyage got under way.


The idea is that a large bag will be hung on handrail outside our stateroom – 7120 – available for anyone to borrow and, of course, donate books.

If you have a special favourite you are willing to part with, that would be much appreciated to get the Bag going.
I will be bringing my World Book Night choice, One Day by David Nicholls, which was one of 48 free copies I had to distribute as part of a million-book nationwide giveaway.

Looking forward to seeing you all – Happy reading!

Jane
 
Group Palo Brunches​


Group # 1

Coordinator: binkytell -Sarah

September 13 at 10.30am

binkytell - Sarah and Brian
Liesbeth - Elisabeth and Paul
mandygirl - mandy and Curt
Fontabel - Amanda and Jared
GatorMominNC- Danae and Phyllis
seraphine - Dawn and steve
tubbsteruk - Paul and Helen



Palo Brunch Bunch (Group#2)

Coordinator: auntlynne - Lynne

September 15 at 10:30am

Karen ... Pixie Dust for Me!
Lynne ... auntlynne
Susan L & Victoria ... sue l (and sister)
Margaret & Norman ... magic123 and grumpy1234(?)
Laura ... Goofy Adpi
Evelyn Wingo ... fly4free2
Taina ... sinnika
Joanna & Lisa ... STLUCIELADY (and daughter)
Melanie ... melonz
Catherine & William O.



Black Pearl Brunchers (Group #3)

Coordinator: giraffe104 - Josh

September 11th at 10.30am

birkner (2) Noel and John
giraffe104 (1) Josh
yogitxtx(1) Sandra
3canadianslovedisney4 (4) Kenneth, Leanne, Theodore, Dorothy
heatherLOVESmickey (2) Erik and Heather
caroleRWO (3) Carole, Michael, Jennifer



Group 4

Coordinator: Cliffy97 - Dan

September 19 at 10:30am

Cliffy97 x 2
IansGran x 2
CruisingSwedes x 1
Berries97 x 1
SorcererMickey x 1
Facebook x 4 (No Disnames - The Worthy's, Maria, Carlos)
2BNDisney x 1
Chris&Jeremy x 2


Don't be too early; they won't be open. If you are late, just tell them you are with the group in the private dining room.

Dress Code

Brunch- Cruise casual wear suggested.
No shorts, swimwear, tank tops or blue jeans are permitted.

Cancellation

Cancellation fees - 100% of the Palo Dining Option is applied to the Guests’ folio, when the Guests do not show or have not cancelled by 2:00 PM the night the reservation is confirmed.
 
Travelling Door Magnets​

Here are the current travelling magnets we have. If you come across any of them, please sign them and pass them on, likewise if you end up with one on the last day, please take the time to deliver them back to the room number of the owner.

ps: not sure how everyone else has done theirs, but i've asked for people to write their hometown on my magnet, as i'd love to see how far round the world mickey can make it!


hazel and annie's (hazelandannie)

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karen's (karentan)

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pat's (pflamingo)

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norman's (grumpy1234)

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jill's (txmermaid1)

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liesbeth's (liesbeth1012)

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heather's (heatherLOVESmickey)

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josh's (giraffe104)

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debra (dgentrysim)

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krisann's (krissannb)

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Hi everyone,

I know many of you are waiting (I'm sorry for that) to hear your Stateroom assignments, but that's OK....you can still offer to be part of the Stateroom Tour!

If you have you ever thought about trading that verandah for an inside to save a bit of money for that back-to-back cruise you want to do? Or maybe you have a special celebration coming up and you want to see if the suite of your dreams lives up to your wife's expectations (hint, hint). Well, have we got the opportunity for you!

I am in the process of organizing a state room tour...but I need your help! So far, our wonderful cruise mates have volunteered to show off their rooms in categories, 3, 5A, 7A, 9A, 9D, 11A (accessible) and 11A (sideways). We need more volunteers to show off their rooms.

My thought is that we would do this early in the cruise on a sea day in the late morning to accomodate those who have little ones (or others) who like to nap in the afternoon.

DATE: How about Friday, September 16? Would 10:30 to 11:30 work?

Remember, the tour is only as good as we make it!

Thanks,

Keri

Keri (aka, another Karen)
 
Yay, now that all the organisers have posted their bits:

Welcome to part six!
19 days til we sail!
 
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