I think that I have been appointed the cruise meet executer. So...what do I do? I need some tips to make this as easy as possible? I have heard that a map of the ship with everyone's room highlighted is quite helpful. Do I need to "reserve" a meeting space? Is the meeting on...
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Archive for February, 2010
Cruise meet, need help
Currency question for EBTA
We're up in the air trying to decide what to bring with us on this cruise. Usually we'll take traveler's cheques and a little bit of cash, but that's only dealing with US $'s. Now we've got to deal with Euros & British Pounds. We're not sure if we should take TC's, or just...
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Formal nights on long cruises
How many formal nights are on the longer cruises? Is it 2 formal & one semi formal? We are going on the TA in April and I promised myself that I wouldn't overpack, again.:goodvibes
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Exactly one year from today …
... we will be on our very FIRST Disney cruise ... on the new DREAM !!! :banana::banana::banana::banana: We're actually not booked yet ... our friends left today on the Magic, and will be cruising with us next year, so they are booking our staterooms while on board. I categorized our deck and cabin category...
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Quake closes Santiago airport for three days; cruise ships wait out tsunami – MiamiHerald.com
ABC News Quake closes Santiago airport for three days; cruise ships wait out tsunamiMiamiHerald.comPrincess Cruises said it had changed some of its port calls Saturday and Sunday as a result of the quake, but it expected that its Star Princess would be ...Hawaiian destinations shuttered over tsunamimsnbc.comall 8,054 news articles »
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Cruise ship evacuated from port as tsunami threat looms – New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald Cruise ship evacuated from port as tsunami threat loomsNew Zealand HeraldPhoto / Greg Bowker Commercial ships in Auckland's seaport, including a 2000-passenger cruise ship, have been evacuated to deep harbour as a tsunami ...Shipping sent away from ports of Auckland and NapierRadio New Zealandall 23 news articles »
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We surprised our kids with a cruise
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb2ISuWuIek A couple of notes: 1. We had just spent the week at Disney on a budget trip - staying off property so that mom (me!) could run the half marathon. It was a budget trip so that we could afford to do the cruise too!! 2. Our 9 yo reads...
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Atlantis Resort and crowds
I was wondering if someone could tell me how long the lines can be for the Atlantis water park slides during spring break. We have a room at the Comfort Inn, but it is still a pricey excursion and I want to make sure we will get our $ worth.
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CC in December – January
We have never sailed at this time of the year. What's the temps generally like at Castaway Cay late December early January?
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Huntington and Olds cruise to 2010 Iron Dog win – Anchorage Daily News
Huntington and Olds cruise to 2010 Iron Dog winAnchorage Daily NewsAs expected, Tyler Huntington and Chris Olds rolled into Fairbanks today with no one giving chase to claim victory in the Iron Dog, the longest and toughest ...and more »
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Your thoughts on castaway cay…
Does cruising have the same "peak" season as the Disney parks.Are the ships normally at capacity?? Since Disney Dream is larger....will that make Castaway cay more crowded?? I sound like a three year old firing out questions...LOL.Thanks DIS vets....any thoughts?
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Need recommendations for snorkeling choices in Nassau
My older boys are 13 and 10 and want to go snorkeling. Disney offers two choices are either of these good? Or do you have any recommendations of other choices that we can book prior to our visit? My 6 year old is not interested in going snorkeling and wants to stay in the...
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75 days out…..what do I do now?
Another newbie question - I put the May 13th Disney Wonder Cruise on hold last night and we plan to pay today. Once we pay I can access the Planning Center. What do I need to be doing/reserving at this point?
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Riders cruise along Canal Street – The Xavier Herald
Riders cruise along Canal StreetThe Xavier HeraldThe City of New Orleans has made traveling somewhat trouble-free for residents of the Big Easy. Streetcars are reliable transportation ...and more »
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2/13 Magic -So Annoyed At Disney !
Just returned home after the 2/13 cruise on the Magic and not at all happy with Disney over our compensation or our treatment at the time ! It was certainly no 'party' or picnic, as I have previously seen it described on here before.... and now looks like their so called 'compensation' is not...
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Taking snacks to the shows??
If you don't want to purchase the snacks from the vendors outside the theatre can you bring your own snacks and drinks???
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Trip insurance when paid with DVC points
If you pay using Dis Vac Club points are you limited to DCL travel insurance?
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Can you bring your own wine to Palo??
can you bring a bottle of wine to Palo?? i know they will charge a corking fee but is it allowed?? dh 7 I rarely get to go out for a fancy dinner and we have a favorite wine i'd love to bring. tia
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A Spiritual Connection to the Ships – New York Times
New York Times A Spiritual Connection to the ShipsNew York TimesTHE TOURISTS COME When you see a cruise ship, you know you'll have an influx of tourists. Some are from foreign countries, and you learn a little about them ...and more »
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What all does a TA do?
I already booked, using DU. I did it for the OBC. What are some things that make having a TA come in handy? I am totally new at all of this, so learning as I go. Just curious to know what benefits I might not be aware of. I still go to the DCL...
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