10/20/2013 Disney Magic Miami Double Dip

[iloverags2]

Originally Posted by nicolet

We did the same cruise a couple of years ago. When we cruised we hit bad weather. They changed our sea day with Bahamas day. Pirate night was still on the Bahamas day. I don't know why they don't do it on the sea day because you can relax that day and nap. And be well rested.

So my money is on pirate night being on Bahamas day!

Ok, night 4 it is! I'll be ready whenever!

Originally Posted by jeanigor

To me Nassau day is like a sea day. Only some of the passengers vanish for a few hours. I'd prefer to just stay on the ship and kick back and relax. Have to go ashore though, let DBF wander around. He's never been out of the country (Canada and Tijuana don't count to us)

We love getting off the ship in Nassau! Usually it involves either snorkeling or heading over to Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle. And then a stop at Tortuga for rum cakes before getting back on the ship! Oh yes...and a passport stamp is always required too!

[TorontoGirl]

Whew - I finally got through all 27 pages of posts :-)

I just called to confirm with DCL - the Manager confirmed that you are given a "Keepsake" after the race but not a big medal like at the other RunDisney events. You do get a bib with Castaway Cay on it with a number on it - My DH did the CC 5K on a 4 Night on the Dream in 2011 and didn't get a medal either so if they did give out a Mickey medal I think they discontinued this awhile ago.

Has anyone done a CC 5K after Sept 2011 to now and got something other than the bib?

My DH and I are doing the Expedition Everest Challenge this May and the Tower of Terror 10 Miler at the beginning of Oct so we will definitely be doing to CC 5K even if we only get the bib :-P

Again they said there is nothing on the schedule for Halloween but it is normal for there to be festivities on the ships in the 2 weeks surrounding the holiday. They won't announce it till closer to LOL

My idea: all of us call and ask about it so they know there is a demand for it!!!

My DH and I will be doing some scary but not gruesome Disney themed characters :-P

[jeanigor]

Originally Posted by TorontoGirl

Whew - I finally got through all 27 pages of posts :-)

I just called to confirm with DCL - the Manager confirmed that you are given a "Keepsake" after the race but not a big medal like at the other RunDisney events. You do get a bib with Castaway Cay on it with a number on it - My DH did the CC 5K on a 4 Night on the Dream in 2011 and didn't get a medal either so if they did give out a Mickey medal I think they discontinued this awhile ago.

Has anyone done a CC 5K after Sept 2011 to now and got something other than the bib?

My DH and I are doing the Expedition Everest Challenge this May and the Tower of Terror 10 Miler at the beginning of Oct so we will definitely be doing to CC 5K even if we only get the bib :-P

Again they said there is nothing on the schedule for Halloween but it is normal for there to be festivities on the ships in the 2 weeks surrounding the holiday. They won't announce it till closer to LOL

My idea: all of us call and ask about it so they know there is a demand for it!!!

My DH and I will be doing some scary but not gruesome Disney themed characters :-P

I sailed on the Fantasy in October and got the Mickey DCL 5K medallion. Unlike other 5K fun runs, this one is rigid plastic instead of being flexible. But as there is no entry fee for this event, it is to be expected. Also got a bib.

See you at the Everest Challenge! We are bee lining it from Ft Lauderdale after disembarking the Oasis of the Seas Saturday morning.

[TorontoGirl]

Originally Posted by jeanigor

I sailed on the Fantasy in October and got the Mickey DCL 5K medallion. Unlike other 5K fun runs, this one is rigid plastic instead of being flexible. But as there is no entry fee for this event, it is to be expected. Also got a bib.

See you at the Everest Challenge! We are bee lining it from Ft Lauderdale after disembarking the Oasis of the Seas Saturday morning.

Whoo Hoo - great to know we'll get something :-)

I saw that you are at EEC too it's my first RunDisney event and I'm so nervous! I just posted a dumb ? about bag check LOL

Jealous that you are on the Oasis - we want to go on that or the Allure eventually Are you doing a trip report?

[jeanigor]

Originally Posted by TorontoGirl

Whoo Hoo - great to know we'll get something :-)

I saw that you are at EEC too it's my first RunDisney event and I'm so nervous! I just posted a dumb ? about bag check LOL

Jealous that you are on the Oasis - we want to go on that or the Allure eventually Are you doing a trip report?

NO dumb questions. If you don't know something or aren't sure, best thing to do is ask. Unless you're on the Community Board, I've found that you'll get an answer in a respectful manor.

I'm not sure about a full trip report, but I will be happy to share my experience. This is my first time on RCL and I am looking forward to relaxing a bit. I don't quite seem to do that on Disney Cruise Line, even as an adult with no kiddos. Always something I want to do. (Yes, going and saying hi to Peter Pan is something I like to do!)

[TorontoGirl]

Originally Posted by jeanigor

NO dumb questions. If you don't know something or aren't sure, best thing to do is ask. Unless you're on the Community Board, I've found that you'll get an answer in a respectful manor.

I'm not sure about a full trip report, but I will be happy to share my experience. This is my first time on RCL and I am looking forward to relaxing a bit. I don't quite seem to do that on Disney Cruise Line, even as an adult with no kiddos. Always something I want to do. (Yes, going and saying hi to Peter Pan is something I like to do!)

Thanks! And don't worry - I relate, 18 nights between the Magic and the Dream & there is TONS I haven't gotten too yet

I too LOVE saying hi to Peter - he always seems to have just had a RedBull or maybe it's the unlimited Mickey Bars

[jeanigor]

Originally Posted by TorontoGirl

I too LOVE saying hi to Peter - he always seems to have just had a RedBull or maybe it's the unlimited Mickey Bars

I have a hat that I am quite fond of wearing while on a Disney vacation. (That's me on the right--not the middle)


I was wearing it while sitting at the rebooking desk talking about booking this cruise and Peter walked up stole my hat and flew away. Thankfully he just likes to have mischievous fun and I got my hat back.

[TorontoGirl]

Originally Posted by jeanigor

I have a hat that I am quite fond of wearing while on a Disney vacation. (That's me on the right--not the middle)

I was wearing it while sitting at the rebooking desk talking about booking this cruise and Peter walked up stole my hat and flew away. Thankfully he just likes to have mischievous fun and I got my hat back.

SPARKILY!!!

[goeva]

Originally Posted by jeanigor

I'm not sure about a full trip report, but I will be happy to share my experience. This is my first time on RCL and I am looking forward to relaxing a bit. I don't quite seem to do that on Disney Cruise Line, even as an adult with no kiddos. Always something I want to do. (Yes, going and saying hi to Peter Pan is something I like to do!)

Yes, please do. Would love to know more about Oasis as well.
I just received my RCL brochure yesterday.
So jealous!

Originally Posted by jeanigor

I have a hat that I am quite fond of wearing while on a Disney vacation. (That's me on the right--not the middle)


I was wearing it while sitting at the rebooking desk talking about booking this cruise and Peter walked up stole my hat and flew away. Thankfully he just likes to have mischievous fun and I got my hat back.

What a great picture. Thanks for sharing, Todd.
Love the hat!

[Silverfox97]

Hi everyone !!

Just off the Fantasy this AM I am going to miss all of the friends we made - we had our same server & head server from Dec and it was great. Like family A truly great cruise.

Bonniec - I used to request dining rotations. This time, I requested my server instead. In Oct., I'm going to take what they give us. As a first time cruiser, just go with the flow. You'll enjoy

CC 5K. Ran it in Aug 2010 but stopped because of the time it takes away from enjoying CC. It was a cluster yesterday; captain got the Fantasy there late, runners weren't allowed off first & we all got off ship ~10:20. No thanks. That being said, I may run it once in Oct because we have 2 stops there. Runners were given race bibs & "medals." T-shirts are avail for purchase.

Going to miss the crew friends we made over the past 3 Fantasy sailings, but excited to get on the Magic in Oct.!!!!!

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[madmaxmom2]

Hi All!!
Just got home from the 6 nt Magic out of Galveston and rebooked for the Oct. 20th Magic in Miami. There were so many extra crew members on this past cruise looking over the ship and discussing the changes for dry dock. I do know that Parrot Cay will be changed completely, Topsiders will be converted to be more like Cabana's and not be the same and that they are adding in the same skyline bar that they have on Dream/Fantasy. I am so excited to be back on this ship and so are our kids. It is me, DH, DD (age 10) and DS (age 7). We love the smaller ship over the bigger ones. It never feels crowded on them. So very excited.

[iloverags2]

Originally Posted by madmaxmom2

Hi All!!
Just got home from the 6 nt Magic out of Galveston and rebooked for the Oct. 20th Magic in Miami. There were so many extra crew members on this past cruise looking over the ship and discussing the changes for dry dock. I do know that Parrot Cay will be changed completely, Topsiders will be converted to be more like Cabana's and not be the same and that they are adding in the same skyline bar that they have on Dream/Fantasy. I am so excited to be back on this ship and so are our kids. It is me, DH, DD (age 10) and DS (age 7). We love the smaller ship over the bigger ones. It never feels crowded on them. So very excited.

Hi and Welcome!!!

[threewilmingtonwalls]

Hi! My DD (7 at time of sailing) and I will be joining you for this cruise, along with two of of our dearest friends (mommy and DD 7). We just sailed an 8-night Bahamas sailing out of Galveston and missed Castaway Cay due to bad weather, so this will be our CC do-over cruise! I am considering adding the 2-day cruise to nowhere to make this a B2B, but it will depend on how much I have to shell out for airfare and pre-cruise hotel.

This will be our 4th cruise aboard the Magic, and our friends' first-ever Disney cruise. We will probably not do FE's this time around, but would love to participate in a meet. I notice that some of our cruisemates for the 10/11/14 Southern Caribbean are also in this group - YAY!! I put in a request to join the FB group. Looking forward to planning and sailing with you all!

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[iloverags2]

Originally Posted by threewilmingtonwalls

Hi! My DD (7 at time of sailing) and I will be joining you for this cruise, along with two of of our dearest friends (mommy and DD 7). We just sailed an 8-night Bahamas sailing out of Galveston and missed Castaway Cay due to bad weather, so this will be our CC do-over cruise! I am considering adding the 2-day cruise to nowhere to make this a B2B, but it will depend on how much I have to shell out for airfare and pre-cruise hotel.

This will be our 4th cruise aboard the Magic, and our friends' first-ever Disney cruise. We will probably not do FE's this time around, but would love to participate in a meet. I notice that some of our cruisemates for the 10/11/14 Southern Caribbean are also in this group - YAY!! I put in a request to join the FB group. Looking forward to planning and sailing with you all!

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Welcome to all of you! So glad you will be joining us!

[first timers]

Originally Posted by TorontoGirl

I just called to confirm with DCL - the Manager confirmed that you are given a "Keepsake" after the race but not a big medal like at the other RunDisney events. You do get a bib with Castaway Cay on it with a number on it - My DH did the CC 5K on a 4 Night on the Dream in 2011 and didn't get a medal either so if they did give out a Mickey medal I think they discontinued this awhile ago.
Has anyone done a CC 5K after Sept 2011 to now and got something other than the bib?

When they first started the 5Ks there were only a handful of participants and they did not give out anything. As they got more popular they gave out bibs and a plastic finisher "medal" shaped as a Mickey head (big circle, two ears). We did the 5K in January on our "reward cruise' for doing the Disney marathon that Sunday, and we got a finishers certificate. I don't remember getting a bib this time. Alex