Disney Magic Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Fantastic! Loud, full of kids - but still fantastic!

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic
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Dragonesque
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Feb 2012

Let's get one thing out of the way before anything else. I am not a big fan of children. They scream, they throw tantrums, they make a mess. And they scream. Did I mention they scream? Their parents are sometimes even worse. So why, do you ask, am I taking a Disney cruise? Simple: I love Disney. Despite the crowds, the noise, and the strollers, I have a deep-rooted, incurable love for Mickey and the gang, and the magic of Disney. So here is an unbiased account of the doings aboard the lovely ship called the Disney Magic.

EMBARKATION

Disney is a well-oiled machine, so I expected their usual perfection in herding the hoards of sheeple quickly and efficiently. I was not disappointed. This could not have gone any smoother. The cheerful guys at the terminal quickly unloaded our luggage and rolled it away almost before I got out of our car. My mother was just getting over a very bad cold, and since it was February, the air had a bit of a bite to it, which made her cough. One of the porters took her by the arm and said, "Let's get you out of the wind," and told the rest of our party where we could find her. That was the typical thoughtfulness expected of Disney cast members, and I knew we were in for an easy time of it. Once inside the terminal (which is enormous), we were directed to the counter without a smidgen of fuss, duly processed, and we boarded the ship based on an assigned number that was called over the intercom every few minutes. I was pleased to see not one, not two, but four "Welcome Aboard" photographer stations, which kept the wait to a minimum and kept the line moving. Our rooms were not ready yet, so the cast directed us to the cafe or the Parrot Cay restaurant for some lunch. And right on schedule, we were settled in our staterooms, and with a blast of the horn (which plays "When You Wish Upon a Star," how completely cool!), we were on our way.

Cabin Review

Cabin 5A

Lots and lots of space, tons of shelves, nooks, crannies, and drawers, and the huge, lighted closet had lots of sturdy hangers. "Split bathroom" is outstanding. TV selection knocks it out of the park.

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