Originally Posted By Kala If anyone sees anything please post a link here. I was trying to price a cruise for my brother and his family but the website was down. Then I remembered the mystery at sea game and an announcement on 3/21. It may be news about a European cruise in 2007. Thanks!
Originally Posted By leemac Kala It is this morning and LP are in attendance at the media event. More news will be available later! Lee
Originally Posted By Labuda So what time is the press event, and how long will it take the news to hit LP?
Originally Posted By Labuda Dude, I'm not CAPABLE of being patient! I wanna know NOW NOW NOW! heheheh Can you at least tell me what time the press event is?
Originally Posted By leemac The news was as follows: 10 and 11 day itineraries calling at Spain, France and Italy for the Disney Magic next summer. There will also be a 2 week repositioning cruise too across the Atlantic. Bookings go on sale in 2 weeks. Enjoy! Lee
Originally Posted By leemac Press release reads as follows: "Our guests have told us they would love to take a European vacation, but all of the planning and logistics can be daunting. These special sailings will offer a hassle-free way to experience the beauty and culture of Europe combined with the fun of a Disney cruise," said Disney Cruise Line President Tom McAlpin at an announcement event at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort this morning. With eight European ports of call, which provide gateways to familiar cities such as Florence, Rome, Pisa and Cannes, these new Mediterranean itineraries present the family vacation of a lifetime. "The flexibility and mobility of Disney Cruise Line allow us to offer guests a new way to explore other parts of the world while enjoying a world-class cruise experience," said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo. "Disney Cruise Line is a model for the way we are expanding our family vacation business worldwide by offering new experiences the whole family can enjoy." The four 11-night itineraries depart on Saturdays: May 26, June 16, July 7 and July 28; while the four 10-night itineraries depart on Wednesdays: June 6, June 27, July 18 and Aug. 8. Both itineraries will depart from Barcelona for the summer. Special 2007 Mediterranean Cruises to Europe 10-Night Itinerary Wednesday Barcelona, Spain(embarkation) Thursday At Sea Friday Palermo, Sicily Saturday Naples, Italy (Pompeii) Sunday Olbia, Sardinia Monday Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) Tuesday La Spezia, Italy (Florence & Pisa) Wednesday Marseille, France Thursday Villefranche, France Friday At Sea Saturday Barcelona, Spain (debarkation) 11-Night Itinerary Saturday Barcelona, Spain (embarkation) Sunday At Sea Monday Palermo, Sicily Tuesday Naples, Italy (Pompeii) Wednesday Olbia, Sardinia Thursday Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) Friday At Sea Saturday La Spezia, Italy (Florence & Pisa) Sunday Marseille, France Monday Villefranche, France Tuesday At Sea Wednesday Barcelona, Spain (debarkation) In addition to the Mediterranean cruises, two 14-night trans-Atlantic sailings bookend the 10- and 11-night adventures with the eastbound itinerary departing from Port Canaveral, Fla., May 12, and the westbound starting from the Port of Barcelona, Aug. 18. Bookings for these special and very limited itineraries are scheduled to open on April 4, giving interested guests time to plan with their families and friends. Starting rates for the Mediterranean 10- and 11-night itineraries range from $2,399 to $3,499 and are based on double occupancy. Guests interested in booking a Mediterranean cruise to Europe with Disney Cruise Line should call (888)-DCL-2500, visit disneycruise.com or contact their travel agent. <<END>>
Originally Posted By Kala Thank you so much Leemac! I just knew LP would be there covering. As always I've come to the right place. I'd love to go on a European cruise, but we are planning to go 2008 for our anniversary. $$wise just can't do both, unless we win a lottery or something.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Thank you so much Leemac! I just knew LP would be there covering.>> You are so welcome Kala!
Originally Posted By mrichmondj Great itinerary I think! Aside from Marseilles and Naples, I think they picked a pretty good roster of Mediterranean ports.
