My wife and are are experienced cruisers. Disney wasn't on our radar screen until we accidentally came across an "Internet special" for a 7 night West Caribbean cruise targeted toward Florida residents able to travel at the last minute. Signed on first week of January 09 for departure on the 24th. Cost approximately $750 pp, outside ocean view cabin cat 9, deck 2. Couldn't pass on this significant discount. Plus it called at Key West, one of our favorite ports.

Disney Magic has to be one of the most stunning ships afloat. The look is classic Cunard style, only sleeker...can't stop looking at it. Moderate size, carrying 2,000 plus, many which are kids sharing parents' staterooms. Eleven decks. Walkers/joggers enjoy full round the ship paths on two decks. Mouse ears on the two funnels make for easy ID. Pool areas for kids and adults are separate. Shopping is minimal, one shop for misc. and one for Disney stuff. Spa pushes the usual expensive treatments, though the Rainforest area offers restful escape into steam rooms, saunas, heated ceramic chase lounges, etc. at reasonable price. Gym very well equipped. No casino, a big miss for us. Multi story atrium provides a (relatively smallish) gathering area. Hallways and stairs are narrow, elevators are really cramped. Overall impression is of a small, intimate ship. In service 10 years now. Refurbished and looks great everywhere... no threadbare here!

Staterooms are generous sized. Deck 2 midships location for us proved ultra smooth sailing even in rough seas. Round super size porthole, diameter 4 foot, offered unique, nostalgic view of the passing water close up. Ultra quiet inside the stateroom...Disney built cabins with extra soundproofing for families. We may never book a balcony again. Only complaint was a mini bathtub that squeaked when moving about during showering. Read more