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Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Well you got your exercise in for the day! I can't remember (and not going back to see!), but where are Julia and Other Mark from again? It'd sure be nice if you could ever meet up again for another cruise.
It's too bad they have to embark/disembark this way in this port. Sounds not quite magical.
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Oh, that liquor pickup is a zoo. When we disembarked the Wonder on Sunday, it was horribly disorganized. They had no rhyme or reason in the stored bottles and were simply searching all of the stored bottles until they came upon the right bag. They also did a terrible time with the non US citizens who all had to be cleared at the Azure lounge before anyone could disembark (including all the crew members). The line was long and I heard complaints about how disorganized it was as well. At least we were exiting through Deck 3 and not doing walk off with our luggage. I heard people were lined up at 4 am for walk off! We weren't even in port then!!
Oh my everything is conspiring against you this morning!
It pretty much was!
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What a work-out. And yes with that much going on for you that early, it's hard to imagine what it would be like a few hours later. I think folks oughta be required to take an elevator-riding class. I hate it when we stop and the folks waiting to get on stand there like its the biggest decision ever ...
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful idea - I love it!
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I love traveling but lugging cases is certainly an unwelcome part of it.
Well I'm glad you're finally off the ship, but a little nervous to learn what you've done ...
Yes, it wasn't a pleasant experience, I'll just say that....
Well you got your exercise in for the day! I can't remember (and not going back to see!), but where are Julia and Other Mark from again? It'd sure be nice if you could ever meet up again for another cruise.
Oh now you've got me thinking. In fact, you have us both thinking. I said Ohio immediately, but I don't remember if that's right. I feel so bad now. It would be lovely to meet up for another cruise. Mark was travelling over here regularly, but the last time I messaged her, it was off the cards for a while, as we were hoping we could at least meet up with him next time he's over.
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It's too bad they have to embark/disembark this way in this port. Sounds not quite magical.
Oh, that liquor pickup is a zoo. When we disembarked the Wonder on Sunday, it was horribly disorganized. They had no rhyme or reason in the stored bottles and were simply searching all of the stored bottles until they came upon the right bag. They also did a terrible time with the non US citizens who all had to be cleared at the Azure lounge before anyone could disembark (including all the crew members). The line was long and I heard complaints about how disorganized it was as well. At least we were exiting through Deck 3 and not doing walk off with our luggage. I heard people were lined up at 4 am for walk off! We weren't even in port then!!
Ok, you've just completely put me off ever doing a Panama canal cruise. Is it usually that bad? I thought the whole "get the foreigners gathered together as if they're second class citizens" (can you tell how much we hated that? ) had gone out with the ark. I only remember doing it on our inaugural cruise in 2004 and it really spoilt things for us, as it was a horrible ending to the cruise, having to be up stupidly early.
You've also put me off buying any liquor during our cruise, although then again at least in September we have an overnight stay in Quebec City, so hopefully that might make things easier if we do decide to get something. I might have to ask how that will work, just in case we see anything we like the look of...
You've also put me off buying any liquor during our cruise, although then again at least in September we have an overnight stay in Quebec City, so hopefully that might make things easier if we do decide to get something. I might have to ask how that will work, just in case we see anything we like the look of...
I wonder if they would let you keep it if you got something the day before debarkation? The other option is not turning it in when you get back to the ship, and hoping they don’t say anything when you go through the X-ray. I’m not confirming I’ve done that, but........
I wonder if they would let you keep it if you got something the day before debarkation? The other option is not turning it in when you get back to the ship, and hoping they don’t say anything when you go through the X-ray. I’m not confirming I’ve done that, but........
I think it's pot luck through the x-ray. I know Mark and Julia had one bottle that didn't get picked up through the x-ray and that's happened to us before as well.
Quite a disembarkation process and seems a bit unorganized with the elevator situation and the chaos with the throngs of people! My experience on The Magic is it couldn't of been any smoother as I was off in no time. Just had to wait about ten minutes in line for immigration. That one lady who wouldn't let Mark on needs to be put in her place! Too bad Cabana's menu was a bit limited, but shouldn't be a surprise on the last day.
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It would be lovely to meet up for another cruise. Mark was travelling over here regularly, but the last time I messaged her, it was off the cards for a while, as we were hoping we could at least meet up with him next time he's over. 
) had gone out with the ark. I only remember doing it on our inaugural cruise in 2004 and it really spoilt things for us, as it was a horrible ending to the cruise, having to be up stupidly early. 
My experience on The Magic is it couldn't of been any smoother as I was off in no time. Just had to wait about ten minutes in line for immigration. That one lady who wouldn't let Mark on needs to be put in her place! 
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