APRIL 26th: details about The Magic to be announced!

[DVCNuts]

We just disembarked The Wonder after a 4-night cruise, and Capt. Thord told us that there will be an announcement on April 26th about the plans for The Magic during dry dock. He would not provide any other details except that The Magic will be sailing for many more years. He was also very direct in saying that not everything you read here on the DIS Board is factual. Unless you hear it from shoreside management, it is purely speculation.

We spent about 10 minutes chatting with Captain Thord during the Gold and Platinum reception. He was sincere, and we enjoyed the conversation. He wasn't shy at all about his preference for the Magic and Wonder. He was one of the original captains, on the opening team. Among other things, he prefers the more maneuverable "classic" ships. "We get to drive the Ferraris while (the Dream and Fantasy captains) get to drive the buses."

Well said, sir.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

We just disembarked The Wonder after a 4-night cruise, and Capt. Thord told us that there will be an announcement on April 26th about the plans for The Magic during dry dock. He would not provide any other details except that The Magic will be sailing for many more years. He was also very direct in saying that not everything you read here on the DIS Board is factual. Unless you hear it from shoreside management, it is purely speculation.

We spent about 10 minutes chatting with Captain Thord during the Gold and Platinum reception. He was sincere, and we enjoyed the conversation. He wasn't shy at all about his preference for the Magic and Wonder. He was one of the original captains, on the opening team. Among other things, he prefers the more maneuverable "classic" ships. "We get to drive the Ferraris while (the Dream and Fantasy captains) get to drive the buses."

Well said, sir.

I could not agree with the Captain more!


AKK

 

[woody73]

. . . The Magic will be sailing for many more years. . .

That's good news.

Any word about new ships?

Woody

 

[DVCNuts]

That's good news.

Any word about new ships?

Woody

Nope, no comments about new ships. He did say he has been involved in 6 new ship launches, and that was enough.

 

[*Nessa*]

Couldn't agree more! Capt. Thord is the best he married us on the Magic in 09! really lovely & genuine will be exciting to hear the plans for the Magic!

 

[super mike b]

couldn't agree more! Capt. Thord is the best

x2

 

[lilpooh108]

We just disembarked The Wonder after a 4-night cruise, and Capt. Thord told us that there will be an announcement on April 26th about the plans for The Magic during dry dock. He would not provide any other details except that The Magic will be sailing for many more years. He was also very direct in saying that not everything you read here on the DIS Board is factual. Unless you hear it from shoreside management, it is purely speculation.

We spent about 10 minutes chatting with Captain Thord during the Gold and Platinum reception. He was sincere, and we enjoyed the conversation. He wasn't shy at all about his preference for the Magic and Wonder. He was one of the original captains, on the opening team. Among other things, he prefers the more maneuverable "classic" ships. "We get to drive the Ferraris while (the Dream and Fantasy captains) get to drive the buses."

Well said, sir.

Captain Thord is so friendly and approachable....

My husband LOVES Captain Thord. Sometimes he walks around the house and says "Captain Thord" in a fake British Accent (I know Captain Thord is not british, but my husband has only 2 accents )

 

[magrudersmakes3]

We just disembarked The Wonder after a 4-night cruise, and Capt. Thord told us that there will be an announcement on April 26th about the plans for The Magic during dry dock. He would not provide any other details except that The Magic will be sailing for many more years. He was also very direct in saying that not everything you read here on the DIS Board is factual. Unless you hear it from shoreside management, it is purely speculation.

We spent about 10 minutes chatting with Captain Thord during the Gold and Platinum reception. He was sincere, and we enjoyed the conversation. He wasn't shy at all about his preference for the Magic and Wonder. He was one of the original captains, on the opening team. Among other things, he prefers the more maneuverable "classic" ships. "We get to drive the Ferraris while (the Dream and Fantasy captains) get to drive the buses."

Well said, sir.

You need to tell Frank this. I am pretty sure I have him convinced to go on the Magic to Key West in November

 

[DVCNuts]

Captain Thord is so friendly and approachable....

My husband LOVES Captain Thord. Sometimes he walks around the house and says "Captain Thord" in a fake British Accent (I know Captain Thord is not british, but my husband has only 2 accents )

HAHAHAHAHAAA!!! That made my night!

 

[FJS961]

... he prefers the more maneuverable "classic" ships. "We get to drive the Ferraris while (the Dream and Fantasy captains) get to drive the buses."

Luigi only follows the Ferraris

 

[DVCNuts]

You need to tell Frank this. I am pretty sure I have him convinced to go on the Magic to Key West in November

I sooo want to go back on the Magic and Wonder. Love those ships. I was so sad to drive away this morning.

 

[magrudersmakes3]

I sooo want to go back on the Magic and Wonder. Love those ships. I was so sad to drive away this morning.

We are thinking of booking for November 6th

Where did you guys stay the night before?

 

[DVCTigger]

Really, REALLY hoping Captain Thord will be taking the Wonder through the Panama Canal in four weeks!! He is by Far our favorite! Would be So happy to have him as our captain on our upcoming cruise!

 

[sorul82?]

not everything you read here on the DIS Board is factual.

 

[DVCNuts]

Where did you guys stay the night before?

We stayed at The Marlin, a boutique hotel in South Beach. Booked it on hotels.com. Not a bargain hotel at $300 for room and tax. However, the location and the hotel itself were outstanding. Recommended for couples-- not so family friendly. Easy walk to everything fun. We didn't have a car, and didn't need one. The only cabs we took were airport to hotel and hotel to port.

 

[magrudersmakes3]

We stayed at The Marlin, a boutique hotel in South Beach. Booked it on hotels.com. Not a bargain hotel at $300 for room and tax. However, the location and the hotel itself were outstanding. Recommended for couples-- not so family friendly. Easy walk to everything fun. We didn't have a car, and didn't need one. The only cabs we took were airport to hotel and hotel to port.

We are going to be bad parents and go without her again We may have to look at that one. I want somewhere nice and close to everything.

 

[Beermam42]

This is even more ture when the people designing the change drwings make it on the internet. Magic all new room make overs, topsider buffet gone, stations, parrot cay complete change. No water slide. Lots of TLC.

 

[pyramid2000]

We just disembarked The Wonder after a 4-night cruise, and Capt. Thord told us that there will be an announcement on April 26th about the plans for The Magic during dry dock. He would not provide any other details except that The Magic will be sailing for many more years. He was also very direct in saying that not everything you read here on the DIS Board is factual. Unless you hear it from shoreside management, it is purely speculation.

We spent about 10 minutes chatting with Captain Thord during the Gold and Platinum reception. He was sincere, and we enjoyed the conversation. He wasn't shy at all about his preference for the Magic and Wonder. He was one of the original captains, on the opening team. Among other things, he prefers the more maneuverable "classic" ships. "We get to drive the Ferraris while (the Dream and Fantasy captains) get to drive the buses."

Well said, sir.

It was nice to have a one on one conversation with Captain Thord! He didn't have to do a general speech since there were so few people there. What, maybe 4 groups? He does love the classics!

 

[Silverfox97]

Now Inside the Magic is reporting it....

http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/...magic-and-wonder-may-receive-major-makeovers/

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[wdwwishes]

When is the Magic's dry dock that will include all of this? I'll put that Med. cruise on the Magic back on my list then Any mention of similar plans for the Wonder?