*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 4

[sue l]

Hi Lynne,

How are the rash guards from Lands End? I was thinking about ordering one. Do they run big/small?

Received a box from Land's End today: rash guards (surf shirts for sun protection), pool cover-up, dress.

Wondering how I am going to do with the pack - and then take out 1/3 rule. We have formal, semi-formal, pirate, Villains', Mickey Mouse Club ... nights. Maybe the repeating will have to be for all the other nights.

To the newbies:

• On Villains' Night, many of us are wearing purple and/or black.
  
• One night, we DISers will have Mickey Mouse Club night; we are wearing Mickey ear hats and t-shirts which can be ordered from Zazzle? (check Noel's - birkner - Welcome Wagon Post)

Excited? I'm collecting things to pack - and it's 57 d 21 h to go.

 

[OKW93]

Tuesday, it was 98 degrees with a Heat Index of 110. Can we trade?

I hear ya! 101 heat index expected today in sunny Florida as well...I don't know why I bother styling my hair....it's one big bush by the time I get to work.

 

[RubyBlue]

What kind of weather should I plan for in Barcelona in Sept? We've had temps in the 100's (that's not even heat index, that's actual temp!) since June and I've forgotten what normal weather is like. It feels like I'm sticking my head in the oven every time I walk out the door.

I'd love some guidelines for what you experienced WBTA cruisers are expecting

 

[karentan]

The one I booked for my mother says: Category OGT, #GTY (that's the non-refundable oceanview with restrictions).

thanks, looks like i have got a 9D, not a GTY oceanview then. oh well, will have to wait til room assignments are made til i find out if i'm pixiedusted out of deck one

Can't wait to get our cabin assignment....that will make it seem more "real."

same here, it doesnt really seem real at the moment, but as soon as we get a room assignment, i'll be fanatically searching the net for room reviews and locations!

 

[OKW93]

What kind of weather should I plan for in Barcelona in Sept? We've had temps in the 100's (that's not even heat index, that's actual temp!) since June and I've forgotten what normal weather is like. It feels like I'm sticking my head in the oven every time I walk out the door.

I'd love some guidelines for what you experienced WBTA cruisers are expecting

Well for us....last September it was beautiful the day we arrived like a nice spring/autumn day. We did Fat Tire Bike Tours the entire afternoon and had a blast. Then it rained in the evening and the next morning was cooler (needed a jacket by the beach) but by the time we sailed it was perfect again. We had lightweight jackets just in case...that's all you should need. By the time we get to the Carribbean it'll be like an over again!!!

 

[binkytell]

Is anyone going to the movies this weekend? With Harry Potter out and Winnie the Pooh, we will be eating a lot of popcorn in the next 2 weeks. "butter in the middle please!"

I saw Horrible Bosses with my friend last weekend and it was crude and had appalling language but was funny as all get out. I kind of want to see it again b/c my husband would like it too. If you enjoyed the Hangover or any movie like that, go see Horrible Bosses b/c it is hilarious.

Sounds like you're getting ready! That is exciting

I probably won't pack until the week before the cruise, but we will start collecting things that need to be bought soon. I did a lot of shopping for our Med cruise in May and I figure the weather will be similar or warmer (for which I have my regular Florida clothes) so not much to buy for me, though I would like to have a new sundress or two....but its not a "must have."

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we are booked for saturday at 5.30,going to have harry potter fest friday night before, so cant wait saw trailer for horrible bosses look pretty funny, will go see that when its out in uk.

my suitcases are down an ive started packing

 

[karentan]

i'm not massively technical when it comes to computers, so the only way i know how to make door magnets is by inserting images into a word document. unfortunately that means i cant directly link to a picture, i have to take a photo of it then post the photo. so thats what i've done, and here's my travelling mickey door magnet. i hope he gets to travel all over the ship

(ps: i dont know my room assignment at the mo, so will write that in the gap on the bottom once i've found out where we are)

 

[seamour]

Karen SUPER cute! I am going to have to put some thought into this. What a great souvenir this will be with all our friends signatures on it!

 

[IansGran]

This is my first Disney cruise, but not my first cruise. My grandson will not be coming along this time, but we're trying this out for future reference. Any tips? thanks IansGran

 

[seamour]

Morning all

managed to get a Palo dinner - bit earlier than desired 6PM , but at least the views will be great Also went for Brunch - never did Brunch so that should be nice

Hope everyone got what what they went hunting for

you will love Brunch

. (And in Gibraltar we must go to Morrison I learned on Facebook!!!!).
So another 15 days waiting for us

What is Morrison, must know!!!!

 

[birkner]

ATTENTION LANYARD LIST AND LANYARD TEAM MEMBERS

I have finally corrected the IMG image of the lanyard list on the original post. Please check the list on the following link:

Lanyard List

Now I am adding the Lanyard team members. Please check this list and if you are missing or incorrect on either list, please PM me.

Noel

 

[karentan]

This is my first Disney cruise, but not my first cruise. My grandson will not be coming along this time, but we're trying this out for future reference. Any tips? thanks IansGran

welcome aboard!
i'm karen and i'm cruising with DH gary. there's a lot of important and fun info on the first two pages of this thread, so make sure to check that out as it includes info on all exchanges/meets/events we've got planned as a group

What is Morrison, must know!!!!

its a UK chain of supermarkets, there's one in gibraltar and we're planning on all going there to stock up on much needed supplies (which is alcohol for a lot of us) before we head out to sea

 

[Tod&Copper]

i'm not massively technical when it comes to computers, so the only way i know how to make door magnets is by inserting images into a word document. unfortunately that means i cant directly link to a picture, i have to take a photo of it then post the photo. so thats what i've done, and here's my travelling mickey door magnet. i hope he gets to travel all over the ship

(ps: i dont know my room assignment at the mo, so will write that in the gap on the bottom once i've found out where we are)

Hi Karen, that looks brilliant

Just a thought, if we are to stick the magnet on another disers door, is there a list going around with room numbers so we know where to put it next if the room numbers you know have already done it?

 

[granmaz]

This is my first Disney cruise, but not my first cruise. My grandson will not be coming along this time, but we're trying this out for future reference. Any tips? thanks IansGran

Hi and welcome. There is plenty of info on the first page or so, plus a website that Noel and her husband John have kindly put together. The link is in the first post too. You will find lots to sign up for if you want to join in.

 

[squitty]

This is my first Disney cruise, but not my first cruise. My grandson will not be coming along this time, but we're trying this out for future reference. Any tips? thanks IansGran

Welcome onboard IansGran

ATTENTION LANYARD LIST AND LANYARD TEAM MEMBERS

All correct for us Noel

i'm not massively technical when it comes to computers, so the only way i know how to make door magnets is by inserting images into a word document. unfortunately that means i cant directly link to a picture, i have to take a photo of it then post the photo. so thats what i've done, and here's my travelling mickey door magnet. i hope he gets to travel all over the ship

(ps: i dont know my room assignment at the mo, so will write that in the gap on the bottom once i've found out where we are)

Karen, that is lovely...

Hi Karen, that looks brilliant

Just a thought, if we are to stick the magnet on another disers door, is there a list going around with room numbers so we know where to put it next if the room numbers you know have already done it?

I was just thinking the same Mary

 

[Beauty & the Best]

Excellent magnets Karen! I need to work on designing ours - I've been waiting for the color ink refill to come in the mail....probably next week.

We're planning to see HP Sunday evening. It's the first time we won't be dressing up and going to the midnight show. That's been a tradition for us since the first movie - I made us "wizard robes" to wear. We even took them to Disney with us b/c we were going to be there when one of the movies opened. But this year we both have to go to work in the morning (I have to go to both of my jobs, in fact), then we have the show at the community theatre that night. Dennis has to work on Saturday, and we have shows Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Busy weekend!

Speaking of which, we're doing "Treasure Island," so we've been surrounded by pirates for a month now. We opened last weekend, and both shows were sold out. Looks like they might be the same for this and next weekend. Dennis is the stage manager and I run the light board. And Juanita supervises us all.

How neat Pat! Did I miss that y'all do community theater? That is so cool. Best of luck for the shows!!

Yes I planning this Theater Night tonight without knowing that there was a double feature w/ Deathly Hallows 1 & 2 tonight at 9pm.....I would've really liked to see part 1 and then part 2 in succession, so that is a bummer. But we'll have to catch it this coming week.

I will so be there for HP on Friday night with my husband and a couple of friends. We all watched part 1 last night to get a refresher for part 2.

Stupid comedy is not my style so I think I will avoid Horrible Bosses. Thanks for the warning!

I am so behind - is Part 1 available on dvd now? I should see if I can rent it real quick before we watch Part 2.

same here, it doesnt really seem real at the moment, but as soon as we get a room assignment, i'll be fanatically searching the net for room reviews and locations!

Hopefully it will be soon! *crossed fingers*

we are booked for saturday at 5.30,going to have harry potter fest friday night before, so cant wait saw trailer for horrible bosses look pretty funny, will go see that when its out in uk.

my suitcases are down an ive started packing

Have fun at Potter! My husband hasn't read the books, only sees the movies with me, so he is in for a surprise at the ending.

Yes Bosses is really funny, but gracious does Jennifer Aniston have a dirty mouth!

 

[Tod&Copper]

Speaking of which, we're doing "Treasure Island," so we've been surrounded by pirates for a month now. We opened last weekend, and both shows were sold out. Looks like they might be the same for this and next weekend. Dennis is the stage manager and I run the light board. And Juanita supervises us all.

How gorgeous does Juanita look in her little outfit.... I could just keep her

Are the outfits going with you for pirate night?

I was just thinking the same Mary

Great minds ........

 

[karentan]

Hi Karen, that looks brilliant

Just a thought, if we are to stick the magnet on another disers door, is there a list going around with room numbers so we know where to put it next if the room numbers you know have already done it?

not as far as i'm aware but just stick it on another door with a FE i guess. there's going to be enough of them around!
never done this before so dont really know the logistics of it all, but hoping it goes round the ship and more importantly makes it back at the end!

Excellent magnets Karen! I need to work on designing ours - I've been waiting for the color ink refill to come in the mail....probably next week.


Hopefully it will be soon! *crossed fingers*

thanks really pleased with the way it came out, just had a bit of a creative mad half hour. finally printed out the last bits i needed for my FE gifts, so they are all totally finished now, printed off some new ears for our door (we did have mickey ears, we're going for stitch ears this time), and made our travelling mickey magnet. need few more door magnets now but apart from that we're good!




for other people who are planning on doing the travelling door magnets, what characters are you thinking of doing? (just thinking it'd be fun if we all do different characters, that way we can see how many we can find during the cruise )

 

[birkner]

This is my first Disney cruise, but not my first cruise. My grandson will not be coming along this time, but we're trying this out for future reference. Any tips? thanks IansGran

Welcome aboard IansGran!! Please tell us you name and a little about yourself.

We are Noel and John and this will be our 5th cruise on DCL. Our last cruise was the 2010 WBTA so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask or PM me.

My DH John and I have created a website for you view other cruisers and sign in with your information. If you want to add your picture, you can send it to us at nbirkner@yahoo.com
Please check this first page of the thread to orient yourself about the cruise, DIS members on the cruise and all the activities planned.
To help you with all the activities that are planned, here is some information to help you decide if you want to participate:

01. If you are interested in participating in the Fish Extender Exchange (FE), please PM Pat (PFlamingo) with the following details:
Send her your stateroom number, Disboard name, first name of each person in the stateroom, realtionship to you (DH, DW, DD, DS, etc) ages and gender of children. You can cut and paste the format below.
Stateroom #:
Disname:
First name:
Age:
Disname:
First name:
Age:
Cutoff date for joining the FE is August 1, 2011.

02. If people are interested in being in the same area as other DIS'ers to send Dan (Cliffy97) a PM with Lead Passenger name, your booking number and if you are Early or Late seating. Dan was told by Disney today that this is all they need to put folks together. . Linked Dining
03. If you are interested in the Candy Swap, please PM Jacqueline (goofieslonglostsis).

04. If you are interested in Secret Mickey Exchange, please PM Karen (karentan).

05. If you are interest in getting a WBTA lanyard, please PM Noel (birkner). See this lanyard link for example of the previous 2010 WBTA lanyard. Hopefully, a group of DISers will volunteer to underwrite the lanyards as they did last year so they will be free to the rest of the DISers. We already have several people offering to be part of the lanyard underwriting group. If you wish to join, please send Noel (Birkner) a PM. If we get enough members, the cost should be $10 or less per member.

06. If you are interested in a WBTA lanyard pin,please PM Noel (birkner). See the lanyard link above for example of the previous 2010 WBTA pin. Cost will be 5 Euros per pin. Payment is to be made by June 30, 2011 to birkner@needinfo.com on PayPal. Contact Noel (birkner) if you have more questions about pins. * Just a quick note on Lanyard pins. I have ordered a couple extra pins so if you want a pin, pls PM me, first come, first served until the pins are all sold.

07. If you are interested in participating in a Mickey Mouse Club night, please check out this Mickey Mouse club post. Plans are to do this event on Monday September 19 at both early and late seating dinners. We will all wear our Mickey Mouse shirts and ears!!

08. I am organizing two tours in Madeira. West we did last year and also one for East Madeira. Here is the a PDF file that gives more information about the 2010 tour. If you are interested, please send Noel (birkner) a PM.

09. We are also going to do a Champagne Girls meet. The Champagne Girls event originated on the WBPC cruise in 2008. Women get together dressed in pink to drink champagne or non alcoholic bubbly and chat. Pictures of the first meet are in this post and pictures from the last WBTA are in this post. Please PM (Clare)Pinky166 to add you name to the list.

10. If you would like to join in the Scrapbooking Exchange, please PM Clare (Pinky166) with your name and room number. The idea is to give your fellow exchangers some scrapbooking embellishments for use in your scrapbooks after you return home! For more info check this post.

11 Join us for a Pajama breakfast on September 18 at 10:00 AM at Lumiere's. We will meet outside Lumiere's at 9:50 AM to take group pictures. If you are interested, please PM Mandy (MandyGirl) with the number in your party.
Here is the picture from the PJ breakfast on last years WBTA.

12. Mandy (MandyGirl) is organizing a Tortola Excursion of a group rate day sail on a power catamaran to Jost VanDyke with Tortola Charters. Please PM Mandy with the number in your party if you are interested in being added to the standby list of this full excursion.

13. Claire (Pinky166) is organizing a Ladies High Tea at Palo's. If you are interested, send her a PM for details. Ladies High Tea is planned for September 13 at 3:00 PM.

14. Squitty (Michelle) is organizing private Mixology and Mojito tastings. If you are interested, send her a PM for details.

15. Karen (Pixie Dust For Me!)is organizing stateroom tours, but we can't do it without you! PM me with your stateroom assignment and room number and we will tour as many staterooms as possible. It would be great to get one in every category!
When: Definitely on a sea day....stay tuned for which day!
Time: TBD
Where: You will be given a list of participating stateroom numbers and categories the day after we embark (to account for all those upgrades, don't you know )
Refreshments: Optional per discretion of stateroom participant.

16. If you want a designed DIS tee shirt for this cruise, follow the instruction in this post. DIS Tee shirt

17. Cliffy 97 (Dan and Bruce) are organizing a typical English pub crawl on Friday, September 16 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM. We can then restart after dinner.
Those who were interested will in one of the bars for ( Traditionally a half pint pounded, 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 min at each location versus the 5-10 min you have on the monopoly pub crawl in London.

Tee Shirt Order Site
More details on the pub crawl here: Pub Crawl

If you are located outside of the USA and want a t-shirt, please PM Chris&Jeremy and he will send you the artwork so you can have your own shirt printed locally.

18. If anyone wants to organize a postcard exchange, please feel free to start one. What we did las year is bring a postcard from where we lived and left in each other's FE. It is best to limit the number of participants no more than 25 as cost and weight to bring become an issue.

19. If you are interested in joining us for a farewell lunch, contact Claire (Pinky166) to be added to the list.
Come & join us for a farewell DIS lunch on the last sea day. Thursday 22nd Sept at 12.15pm, we are not sure which of the three rotational restaurants will be open on that day, should there be more than one open I have put them in order of preference - 1st Lumiere's, 2nd Parrot Cay or 3rd Animator's Palate.
Please make sure you check your Navigator that morning to see which restaurant is open for lunch as I won't be able to tell you in advance.
Please PM me if you'd like to join us and I will add you to the list, then once onboard notify the restaurant so they can seat us together at some large tables.

20. Hard Rock Cafe Meet. Some of us are hoping to meet up for drinks/a meal the evening of Friday 9th September at 6:30 PM at the Hard Rock Cafe on Placa Catalunya and is being organized by Sarah (Totally Angelic). Please send her a PM if you want to join in the fun!

21. Jane (We'reAliens) is organizing a Book Exchange. The idea is that a large bag will be hung on handrail outside stateroom 7120 available for anyone to borrow and, of course, donate books.

22. Jill (TxMermaid1) is organizing a dive in Tortola. Here is the info on the dive trip for Tortola Group leader lead by Jill Bouska, PADI Master Scuba Diver Instructor. Tortola Dive
(http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41602319&postcount=2002)

 

[TxMermaid1]

Ironing is a foreign concept to me as well. The iron I got for my bridal shower, 20 years ago, is still in the box with the shower card attached.

What kind of weather should I plan for in Barcelona in Sept? We've had temps in the 100's (that's not even heat index, that's actual temp!) since June and I've forgotten what normal weather is like. It feels like I'm sticking my head in the oven every time I walk out the door.

I'd love some guidelines for what you experienced WBTA cruisers are expecting

I feel your pain... I am in North Fort Worth... it is sooooo hot!!!!!
We should try to meetup before the cruise.....

thanks, looks like i have got a 9D, not a GTY oceanview then. oh well, will have to wait til room assignments are made til i find out if i'm pixiedusted out of deck one

All ocean views are in the cat 9's it only means the worse room you will get is 9D... you may get better... most of the folks on the EBTA did.....

same here, it doesnt really seem real at the moment, but as soon as we get a room assignment, i'll be fanatically searching the net for room reviews and locations!

All ocean views are in the cat 9's it only means the worse room you will get is 9D... you may get better... most of the folks on the EBTA did.....

i'm not massively technical when it comes to computers, so the only way i know how to make door magnets is by inserting images into a word document. unfortunately that means i cant directly link to a picture, i have to take a photo of it then post the photo. so thats what i've done, and here's my travelling mickey door magnet. i hope he gets to travel all over the ship

(ps: i dont know my room assignment at the mo, so will write that in the gap on the bottom once i've found out where we are)

That is really cute..