{"id":30267,"date":"2013-07-31T23:19:28","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T03:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=30267"},"modified":"2022-05-05T00:25:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T04:25:16","slug":"the-magic-on-the-disney-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/the-magic-on-the-disney-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magic on the Disney Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Disney Magic\u00a0\u00a0 \"Blog<\/p>\n

The first time I was onboard was also my first time on a cruise of any sort.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It was 2005, and we were traveling with my mother, my husband, me, our three children and our oldest daughter\u2019s boyfriend.\u00a0\u00a0 We also had a large group of Mouse for Less members on this\u00a0 cruise, and we had so much fun planning the cruise together in chat rooms and email, that I wasn\u2019t sure how the cruise could live up to all our fun.\u00a0\u00a0 But it did.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We were booked in two of the \u201csecret porthole\u201d rooms that are on the classic ships.\u00a0 They are category 9 cabins, sold as a category 10 because the porthole is somewhat obstructed.\u00a0\u00a0 There are three of them on each side, 5020, 5022, 5024, and 5520, 5522 and 5524.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 These are only on the Magic and the Wonder (the classic Disney ships).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I loved everything about the ship, and our Mouse for Less group, and as often happens on a cruise, we made some lifetime friends.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Some may have thought this was a \u201cbad\u201d cruise as we missed not one but two ports of call, one of them being Castaway Cay, due to high winds.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While we couldn\u2019t dock at Castaway Cay, the captain was able to take the boat to find us some sunshine.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That was a nice option, if you don\u2019t like the weather, move the ship!<\/p>\n

After that cruise I was hooked.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We did another group on Royal Caribbean\u2019s Freedom of the Seas, and then a couple of shorter cruises on the Disney Wonder and the Disney Dream.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Our next experience on the Magic was another group of Mouse for Lesser.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We did an eastern itinerary and had a great time.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This was our first time participating in a Fish Extender Exchange (which would require a blog all of its own), as well one family in our group had upgraded to the Walt E. Disney Suite and invited us all over for an afternoon.\u00a0\u00a0 Then, an incredible opportunity fell into my lap.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A 14 night transatlantic cruise on the Disney Magic.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I would say, while I loved the Magic before, after spending all those wonderful glorious days at sea really sealed our relationship.<\/p>\n

So with the newer ships out, you might wonder what it is I love about the Magic aside from my list of \u201cfirsts\u201d that involve the Magic.\u00a0 \u00a0First off the size, the size is just perfect to me, I didn\u2019t feel like I was trekking miles to get anywhere, but also never felt crowded onboard or during disembarkation in the ports of call or worse yet at customs when our time ended.\u00a0\u00a0 The layout to me flows better than the newer Disney ships, and things like the kids clubs were located in a better location.\u00a0 On the Magic and Wonder, the kids club check in areas are on deck 5, but in the middle of the ship, up from the atrium area.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the Dream and the Fantasy, they\u00a0 are located in the hallway heading towards the aft part of the ship, and inevitably, our cabin on the Dream.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There was a bottleneck in front of the kids clubs pretty much every time I forgot to go up or down before heading forward.<\/p>\n

I love the variety of lounges on the Magic.\u00a0\u00a0 The promenade is in such a great location to catch people\u2019s attention when they are walking past, to draw them in for a drink, a game of trivia or some evening music.<\/p>\n

\"Giovani
Giovani bringing my frosty beer!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Getting
Getting to know each other in the Promenade Lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My overall favorite however is currently on the chopping block.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The upcoming rehab on the Magic will be eliminating my beloved \u201cDiversions\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diversions is located in the adult club area, however during the day children are welcome, and there is often family games going on there from giant Jenga to Family Feud.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appetizers are put out in the late afternoon, and while I do wish they would get a bit more creative with the appetizers, it was nice to know they were available.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (typically it was hot dogs, nachos, veggies and dip).\u00a0\u00a0 There were \u00a0times I was beginning to feel like Norm from cheers, as soon as I sat down, the wonderful waiter would be heading over with an icy cold Stella Artois or Amstel Lite for me.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (no they didn\u2019t actually all say \u201cMIC\u201d when I walked in, but they wanted to, I could just feel it).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If your timing was off for a scheduled activity, or it was 3am, there were board games you could play, as well as chess, checkers and decks of cards.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As you may have guessed, I really enjoy playing games, and it is not something we make the time for as much in our regular busy lives.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While I imagine they will continue with the games in the updated Pub coming out on the Magic, the only way to find out IF it I will like it as much as Diversions would be to take another cruise.<\/p>\n

Of course I do not want you think I spend all my time in Diversions……<\/p>\n

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Rockin Bar D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Divas
Divas at the Pool Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I am also a regular at my dining time, the only thing I will miss it for is Palo!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We have met some wonderful (and yes still in contact) friends dining on Disney.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here is the group from my east bound transatlantic cruise with our incredible wait staff<\/p>\n

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I also like to take in a movie either on the jumbotron screen above the pool or in the theatre, or make flubber at midnight!<\/p>\n

\"Adults
Adults flubber session<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Movies
Movies on the pool deck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More fun cannot be had anywhere!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can find out more about the Magic and the re-imagination of the Magic at https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/disney-cruise-line\/magic-ship-facts\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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