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SIMPLY MAGIC
on 4/25/2010 by Paula
Well what can be said that has not already... simply MAGIC.. We had a wonderful time on our Western Carribean cruise. Too bad for a storm that kept us from Castaway Cay.. the sad part of that, if that is not enough, it was my sisters birthday on that very day... oh the disappointment!!! Just must go back! Highly recommend this cruise... DO IT, YOU WiLL love it!!!!
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Typical Disney, would expect no less! on 2/5/2007 by Marissa
I have been on both the Magic and Wonder several times, and must say, both are beyond magical. As certified Disney addicts, my family knows darn close to EVERYTHING about Walt Disney World and vacationing there, and the cruises are by far and away our favorite trips. My particular favorite is the eastern Caribbean cruise. Both ships are immaculate (would you expect any less from Disney?) and the character touches are subtle. As much as people think that Disney cruises are for kids, they are far from. People who have been on the cruise and say that are just in all the wrong places. The good adult spots? Deck 4, the jogging deck, is silent most of the day, a perfect spot. Plus, the comfy wooden lounge chairs are almost always empty. Palo and the spa, too, are kid-free for obvious reasons. If you want a quieter dinner, pick the later seating. Parents of young screaming kids tend to pick the earlier seating to put the kids to bed early. And on Castaway Cay, you absolutely HAVE to go to the adult beach. It's a slice of pure heaven. Dead silent, devoid of crowds, and beyond beautiful. I can honestly say, though, I can't review the young kids programs - the youngest anyone in my family was when we have cruised was 16. If you haven't taken a Disney cruise, you are missing out like you wouldn't believe. And don't expect to love it the instant you get off the ship, either - it took our family a few weeks to realize how much we truly loved the cruise.
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Awesome on 1/27/2007 by ash
I give the disney magic a huge thumbs up.
It was awesome, the food, the rooms, the restaurants, everything was awesome
I wish i could just live on the ship!!
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Great Place! on 1/23/2007 by singlemomwiththree
in April of 2006 my children and i went on the cruise and it was awesome! i saved up for it for 12 months to go and it was worth it! great food, fun to play with characters, and my 18 month old actually stayed at the kids clubs for 6 hours!
i was shocked! i love this ship and am going again next year. it is clean and magical! Best vacation ever! i felt like a kid again!
i love the spa and adult pool. the spirits on the island are phenominal! great vacation!
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The refurbished Magic is GREAT! on 11/30/2006 by Ahnalira
Everything is up several notches, imho
The category 3 stateroom has a much more spacious design, the teen area (The Stack) and the adult coffee house (The Cove) are PERFECT, and the food is up several notches! I am eager to go again
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Entertainment off the map! Good pizza!
on 10/28/2005 by Ser Alan
I think for famillies there just isnt a better cruise ship than the Disney Magic. The kids really have it good on this ship with all the play areas and the pool.
Of course, as usual, I am reviewing from an adult perspective so I have to say that the Disney Cruise Line is not the greatest for adults. The things I love about the Disney Magic are:
- The pizza on this ship is fantastic, my favorite pizza of all the cruise lines Ive been on!
- The entertainment is among the best. I enjoy the Hercules show every time I see it. Great comedy, the night clubs are very good, the dance activities are often well attended and well done!
- The ship itself is very nice, gotta love those characters on the prow... I think its Goofy isnt it?
And now for the things I dont love so much:
- First of all, the food is just not up to snuff. It does get better every year but still lags way behind competitors like Holland America and Celebrity.
- Suite cabin layout, I just dont like the way theyve done it, feels small even though its supposed to be a larger room. Again, other ships have much nicer suites!
- Noisy pool deck... if you just love kids I think it must be heaven. But for me its just a little too loud and raucous up by the main pool not to even mention the kiddie pool.
Over all I say the pluses and the minuses balance out to give this a 3 overall in my experiences of cruise ships. If you are wondering what kind of ships I really love take a look at the Celebrity Millenium class!
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Magic Refurbished on 6/1/2004 by Ahnalira
In Oct 2003, the Disney Magic set sail "refurbished"... With several modifications like a larger teen area and every stateroom and public area was redone:)
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common grounds on 2/29/2004 by Alex Bortone
about two years ago, my family and I went on the Magics seven day western cruise. Since I had been before, There was only one place that ment the most to me on board. Being that I was 13 and now able to attend the teen club, I headed to Common Grounds. It has been my favorite spot on the cruise for years. I dont know why. I think that the art on the sign brought me into the club. It was the coolest place I had ever been to. It still is, I think. Recently I heard that the club is gone. The club has moved to a new location but the theme and name has changed. As sad as it was, I am look ing foward to hanging at the new club. The cove cafe looks the same as the old club and I probably will sneak in there for a bit. I have been searching all over for some photos of the new club. (full sized photos) I hope the new club was as good as the old one.
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Disney Magic march 2000 on 11/20/2003 by Amanda
Wow! what all can i say about the Disney Cruise. It was amazing. I was only 14 when I went on the cruise and met a wonderful guy who made my life full of joy. We stayed in touch about a year after the cruise but grew apart. Even though we dont stay in touch the memories make me live each day with a smile on my face. What is wonderful is that i am still great friends with his sister and I am going up to visit her in a few months. If it wasent for the cruise and the wonderful people on it I am not sure where Id be. Thanks to mickey :o) I am here living a life full of happiness with a lifetime full of magic memories.
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Common grounds on 11/7/2003 by Common grounds 98
Common Grounds is the coolest place ever! Iam disappointed they took it out of the Magic! If you havent been to the grounds... Go! it is worth it!
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cruise april 27th on 5/2/2002 by karen
just got back- all i can say is it the best experience i have ever had !!
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internet cafe on 2/18/2001 by Ahnalira
That's right - an internet cafe on both ships meaning that, for a nominal fee, one can check emails and surf the net while onboard:) How cool is that?!
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Restaurants:
Animator's Palate (Magic)Lumiere'sPalo (Magic)Parrot Cay (Magic)Topsider's Buffet (Magic)Description:
There are two Disney cruise ships (so far), the Magic and the Wonder. Both are tied for second place in the category “largest cruise ship on the seas”. Like a floating resort, each ship houses staterooms one third larger than any other cruise ship and a variety of entertainment venues. There are four full service restaurants, one buffet, and several counter service restaurants on board both ships – all themed in Disney magic. Indeed, in order to make choosing which ship to sail upon easier, the restaurants and their menus are exactly the same with the exception of one: On the Magic, Lumiere’s offers a Beauty and Beast theme while on the Wonder, Triton’s creates an undersea Little Mermaid environment. Both ships have a stadium theatre with delightful Disney productions and a movie theatre showing first run features. Both ships offer state-of-the-Art fitness and spa facilities as well as the best in children’s’ facilities. Characters abound on both ships. In other words, with only a slight variation in colors and theming, one can choose either the Magic or the Wonder and count on a very similar ship experience.
The entrance to the ship from the port is on deck three into a beautifully designed three story lobby reminiscent of early cruise ships from the ‘30’s with curved staircases and ornate Disney sculptures. Also on this floor is the adult section of the ship – themed Beat Street on the Magic and Route 66 on the Wonder. Here, live music, both jazz and dance, as well as comedy improv talent extend cruise activities into the early morning hours. Tritons, on the Wonder, and Lumiere’s, on the Magic, are on the third floor, too. The fourth floor holds the stadium theatre for live performances and two more full service restaurants: Parrot Cay, with a Caribbean flare, and Animator’s Palette, a Disney dining “show” not to be missed. The fifth floor houses the children’s wing for fun and adventure: The Oceaneer’s Club for the younger set and the Oceaneer’s Lab for older group. The ninth floor has the buffet, a pizzeria, hot dog and burger stand, ice cream shop, and pools for both families and adults only. On specified evenings, one of the pools is covered to become a dance floor for a live music party with buffet and fireworks. Deck ten is the home for Palos, the adults only restaurant, a strolling deck, and the ESPN Sports Bar.
There is 24-hour room service on board, and special meal requests are accommodated (with supplies on board). There are excursions for all ports of call, though the ship activities continue for those who wish to remain on board. Concierge service, for stateroom levels 1, 2, and 3 includes a staff person to make all spa and excursion appointments as well as process all personal requests. As well, concierge level staterooms have additional snacks brought to the room each day. The ships hold over 3.000 people, and the staff to cruise ratio is approximately one staff member for every two guests, however, so service is excellent regardless of the concierge amenities or stateroom size.