Nobody EXPECTS the Spanish Reposition!!! Taking the Magic Back to the Med 4/10/10

[Brooklyn]

Hi all was wondering if anyone could help with a question i have about our arrival in Barcalona. Months ago when we first booked this cruise we looked on youtube and saw the 2007 Disney Magic arriving at night and there was an amazing firework display but when we looked at the 2010 arrival time we noticed it was on friday morning and thought oh well to bad. I was reading some trip reports about the 2007 cruise today and someone asked a question that was never answered before the thread ended. they asked if it was true that in Barcalona they have 2 seperate ports one for trans-atlantic and one for the med cruises and if this was the so does the ship change port when everyone boards again on the friday night. If this was the case do you think we will be treated to the same display or am i just clutching at straws.

The fireworks happened on THursday night before actually docking in BCN...then Friday morning we docked and people got off for hte day.

I have no idea if DCL will do it again. It was a huge display. It had to have cost a fortune. It will be interesting to see if they do it again. I have to say it was amazing and my eyes still tear up when watching the video of it all.

 

[KrisannB]

Question!

Can we vote on a Lanyard color? How do we set up a poll?

Krisann

 

[Dishy24]

great - my whole packing plan just got thrown out the window - on the main board they are talking about how disney is now requesting no jeans at dinner now. Not a major deal so to speak but my packing plan was with jeans to help save on space.

Krisann

I never knew we could wear jeans at dinner....

 

[Brooklyn]

Question!

Can we vote on a Lanyard color? How do we set up a poll?

Krisann

Yes Please....it is just like setting up a thread...I would do it under the meet thread like lynne did.

 

[KrisannB]

Yes Please....it is just like setting up a thread...I would do it under the meet thread like lynne did.

What colors should I include?

Red
White
Blue
Lime Green

any others?

 

[KrisannB]

I never knew we could wear jeans at dinner....

yes for awhile now. Here is what is listed on DIS for info on dress code:


"As part of the "Cruise Casual" policy, it is asked that you do not wear tank tops, swim wear or shorts to the dining rooms. Jeans are allowed"


Krisann

 

[Brooklyn]

What colors should I include?

Red
White
Blue
Lime Green

any others?

I would say also
black
gold

then how will we decide on the printing color?

r u setting it up like blue lanyard red printing, etc or just lanyard color then we will worry about printing???

 

[KrisannB]

I would say also
black
gold

then how will we decide on the printing color?

r u setting it up like blue lanyard red printing, etc or just lanyard color then we will worry about printing???

Lets do the lanyard color first and then another poll for the writing


Krisann

 

[TnRobin]

Is this the thread that you want to be the successor. Also everyone can try to click here to make sure they are comfortable using the link. Just double click below and it should take you there.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2368190

 

[Happy Goofy]

I wish Disney would reconsider and do Pirate Night when we have a sea day. A lot of us are doing the West Madeira tour which will get us back to the ship late and then to try and get dinner and dress for the pirate night is going to be a hassle.

My husband and I never played the match game but we may be willing to try.

Has anyone gotten any definate information about the private van for Gibralter?

How do we go about paying for the name tags etc.?

 

[sdlong329]

Is this the thread that you want to be the successor. Also everyone can try to click here to make sure they are comfortable using the link. Just double click below and it should take you there.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2368190

I believe Aunt Lynne was trying to set up things in advance, and was going to post the link when it was ready. At this time, I do not believe messages are to be posted on the new thread. Granted, I am not in charge of the current, or new thread - but that was my understanding. Lynne is taking a lot of time to set up the new page properly.

yes for awhile now. Here is what is listed on DIS for info on dress code:
"As part of the "Cruise Casual" policy, it is asked that you do not wear tank tops, swim wear or shorts to the dining rooms. Jeans are allowed"

... and yet, people continue to wear shorts and a t-shirt to Lumiere's ... or shorts and a polo shirt to Palo's. I think the dress code on the Magic started to deteriorate when cruisers from other cruise lines did not adhere to DCL's dress code. When we sailed on the Wonder (4/08), we saw virtually no distinction between dress code in Topsiders vs Animator's Palette vs. Palo's. Then again, when on a 3 or 4 day cruise, you aren't really exposed to Formal Night, Semi-Formal dress, Captain's Gala, etc.

To me, CASUAL equates to a nice pair of jeans, and collar-less shirt. Cruise Casual equates to dockers or khaki's and a collared shirt (no sneakers or sandals). Formal night does NOT mean to button-up a polo shirt, but you'd be surprised at what is worn or allowed to be worn. During the last Eastern cruise to Tortola, I noticed the Maitre 'd at Palo's was issuing jackets to men who showed up without a tie, even though courtesy messages were left on their stateroom voice mail, reminding guests of the dress code.

Shorts, sneakers, and sandals may be okay at Topsiders ... but not elsewhere. DCL isn't Freestyle cruising. I do not mean to offend anyone, or come across with the wrong attitude ... but most everyone on DCL is paying at least twice the normal fare to cruise on DCL, as compared to most other cruise lines (let alone Carnival). I choose not to sail Carnival for a reason.

--Steven

 

[Brooklyn]

KrissannB - maybe you can go post at the new thread to hold a spot for lanyards. Then I think we will be all set!

 

[auntlynne]

Another poll? Ugh. Sorry.

Can't we just do something to match the logo?

Classy dark red with golden yellow? Goes with the ship on the bottom.

Lettering style Tall Deco to match the wording on the top of the logo with "Disney" in Disney script, to read:

BOUND FOR BARCELONA APRIL 2010 DISNEY MAGIC EASTBOUND TRANSATLANTIC

 

[Beauty & the Best]

Have a great vacation Lynne.

Where are you headed for 3 1/2 weeks? I hope it's somewhere warm

 

[auntlynne]

Have a great vacation Lynne.

Where are you headed for 3 1/2 weeks? I hope it's somewhere warm

Wed-Sat: joining up with my SIL in LA (she'll be in Vancouver on a business trip before that and didn't want to fly home to Boston and then back again on Sat). Pick up my DB at LAX on Sat. Got a 1/2 price rate at the Marriott Vacation Club in Newport Beach (2 bed/bath condo) since I own at other properties (like the Maui one I'll be visiting).

Sunday 1/17 - 2/6 : Hawaii, all four major islands, staring and ending on Oahu. Packed with activities, since DB and SIL said this would be their only trip to Hawaii. We'll just see about that, I say. They are darn excited about this trip (and they are seasoned travelers).

Don't cry for me,
Lynne

 

[dee47]

To me, CASUAL equates to a nice pair of jeans, and collar-less shirt. Cruise Casual equates to dockers or khaki's and a collared shirt (no sneakers or sandals). Formal night does NOT mean to button-up a polo shirt, but you'd be surprised at what is worn or allowed to be worn. During the last Eastern cruise to Tortola, I noticed the Maitre 'd at Palo's was issuing jackets to men who showed up without a tie, even though courtesy messages were left on their stateroom voice mail, reminding guests of the dress code.

Shorts, sneakers, and sandals may be okay at Topsiders ... but not elsewhere. DCL isn't Freestyle cruising. I do not mean to offend anyone, or come across with the wrong attitude ... but most everyone on DCL is paying at least twice the normal fare to cruise on DCL, as compared to most other cruise lines (let alone Carnival). I choose not to sail Carnival for a reason.

--Steven

THANK YOU!

 

[ilovedale3]

I believe Aunt Lynne was trying to set up things in advance, and was going to post the link when it was ready. At this time, I do not believe messages are to be posted on the new thread. Granted, I am not in charge of the current, or new thread - but that was my understanding. Lynne is taking a lot of time to set up the new page properly.



... and yet, people continue to wear shorts and a t-shirt to Lumiere's ... or shorts and a polo shirt to Palo's. I think the dress code on the Magic started to deteriorate when cruisers from other cruise lines did not adhere to DCL's dress code. When we sailed on the Wonder (4/08), we saw virtually no distinction between dress code in Topsiders vs Animator's Palette vs. Palo's. Then again, when on a 3 or 4 day cruise, you aren't really exposed to Formal Night, Semi-Formal dress, Captain's Gala, etc.

To me, CASUAL equates to a nice pair of jeans, and collar-less shirt. Cruise Casual equates to dockers or khaki's and a collared shirt (no sneakers or sandals). Formal night does NOT mean to button-up a polo shirt, but you'd be surprised at what is worn or allowed to be worn. During the last Eastern cruise to Tortola, I noticed the Maitre 'd at Palo's was issuing jackets to men who showed up without a tie, even though courtesy messages were left on their stateroom voice mail, reminding guests of the dress code.

Shorts, sneakers, and sandals may be okay at Topsiders ... but not elsewhere. DCL isn't Freestyle cruising. I do not mean to offend anyone, or come across with the wrong attitude ... but most everyone on DCL is paying at least twice the normal fare to cruise on DCL, as compared to most other cruise lines (let alone Carnival). I choose not to sail Carnival for a reason.

--Steven

 

[ilovedale3]

I can't believe it... everything is DONE!!!

I booked our pre-cruise hotel (Country Inn and Suites in Cape Canaveral) through Priceline. Got it for $63 ($49 + tx)!

I have been looking for flights from Atlanta to Orlando and the cheapest I have seen so far was $125 pp. Plus we would have to get to Cape Canaveral by shuttle/rental car/etc. So on a whim, I checked on a one-way car rental through Hertz (since the Hertz location is close to the Country Inn & Suites and there is a Hertz location just a few minutes away from our house). With AAA, a one-way rental was only $105!!! We always drive down anyway so the idea of driving was no big deal. Therefore, I booked the rental car... that means more money for the cruise!!!!

So now, ALL of our transportation, shore excursions, and dining stuff is taken care of. Now to sit back and relax for the next 90 days!!!

 

[belle1627]

Is this the thread that you want to be the successor. Also everyone can try to click here to make sure they are comfortable using the link. Just double click below and it should take you there.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2368190

Works for me and it looks awesome already, you are all amazing thank you for all your hard work!!!! This is why I love the DIS!!!

I wish Disney would reconsider and do Pirate Night when we have a sea day. A lot of us are doing the West Madeira tour which will get us back to the ship late and then to try and get dinner and dress for the pirate night is going to be a hassle.

I second that.

Another poll? Ugh. Sorry.

Can't we just do something to match the logo?

Classy dark red with golden yellow? Goes with the ship on the bottom.

Lettering style Tall Deco to match the wording on the top of the logo with "Disney" in Disney script, to read:

BOUND FOR BARCELONA APRIL 2010 DISNEY MAGIC EASTBOUND TRANSATLANTIC

That sounds great to me

 

[joius24]

Another poll? Ugh. Sorry.

Can't we just do something to match the logo?

Classy dark red with golden yellow? Goes with the ship on the bottom.

Lettering style Tall Deco to match the wording on the top of the logo with "Disney" in Disney script, to read:

BOUND FOR BARCELONA APRIL 2010 DISNEY MAGIC EASTBOUND TRANSATLANTIC

I agree ....liking the classic colors and fonts (red gold blue and deco)..but truth be told I will bow to whatever majority says...I carry the lanyrd in my fanny pack all cruise - don't like neckwear ....never did.... LOL...but I do save them and scrapbook them... hang in room ....admire them ....etc....

I am considering paying a friends mom to do my FE pockets