Disney Magic Review

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Disney Magic or Tragic?

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Disney Magic

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Sail Date: Aug 2008
Traveled with children

So you are searching for a special cruise and notice that Disney is very expensive. This was our first cruise and it was tremendous. Email for details but I can tell you that there are spa specials throughout the week and excursions are less in some cases after you debark and don't think that they are sold out by any means. We went to the Dolphin excursion in Cabo San Lucas and there was plenty of room. Our kids 3 and 7 didn't want to leave the clubs they were in and they are available from 8am till 12am. We had a lot of time to ourselves. Do watch the price tags on souvenirs. I found 3 prices on one item and 2 on another. The clerks only scan the tags. If you aren't paying attention you will automatically pay the higher price. Although our cruise was sold out there are times that the decks on the Magic are empty. We asked servers and other employees about other cruise ships they worked on they said hands down Disney is the best. I told them is that because the Mouse has big ears and may hear you they said absolutely not! Workers want to work on the Disney line. They are happy to be there and they know that we are there to relax and enjoy. There was another cruise line traveling next to us. Without mentioning the name of the line let's just say God Save the Queen. While in port Disney sets up several pop up canopies and cold water and lemonade. There was a server walking through the line passing them out. The other cruise line had 1 pop up and a construction type Igloo with paper cups for their consumption. Before all meals Disney passes out sanitary hand wipes. I can't say that the environment is germ free but Disney does all it can to help reduce germs. The ship is in constant maintenance. We noticed that they were staining the deck, painting, replacing carpet areas that were stained and cleaning the pools. Speaking of pools, their pools are emptied and cleaned at least once per week. They do not allow kids that aren't potty trained in the bigger pools. Even if they are wearing the swimming diapers. There is a separate pool for those little cruisers. Things to do and avoid. Although they offer first run movies in the Buena Vista Theatre DON'T GO! The seats are uncomfortable, the sound is horrific and people are very noisy. To avoid long lines get to ALL activities 15 minutes early. This includes dinner. 15 minute rule will get you to the front and the best seating. Don't worry about formal night. Men, pack some Docker type pants and you'll be fine. I think they ask for formal so they can take more pictures of you so you will buy them later. Budget $200.00 for photos. You may roll your eyes right now but you're going to spend it. Also budget $300.00 for tipping, I was reluctant to give the same dollar amount for a tip from my 3 year old but if you do the math it's the right thing to do. This was a magical cruise! Well worth the money and we are planning to go again when the new ships come out in 2011 & 2012. Email me for questions. I couldn't find too much help with general questions. I'll help you PLUS I kept the spa price list. tcbperez@sbcglobal.net

Cabin Review

Save your money and stay inside. The price for the window that you can't open isn't worth it. Inside rooms are dark and your kids will fall asleep and sleep in late because it is dark. I suggest Midship deck 7. It is 2 decks above the kid area and 2 decks below the pool area. Very quiet too.

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