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mrfredmor · 01-22-2013, 11:04 AM

I've searched the threads and can't find a good answer to these two (potentially stupid) questions - help!

Going on the Magic this Saturday and wondering about dinner plans. My family wants to do the MDR some nights but not every night; are the other dining establishments available in the evening (buffet, etc.)?

Also, regarding storing luggage, we have some nesting suitcases the largest of which needs an underbed clearance of about 12" to fit - will this work or should we use duffles? If it makes any diff, we'll be in 6008.

Love the enthusiasm and helpful nature of the DISboarders here - looking forward to a great time!

Jareds_mommy · 01-22-2013, 11:09 AM

there is a buffet for dinner

kcashner · 01-22-2013, 11:11 AM

On the Magic, if you lift the bed frame you are able to slide bigger luggage underneath the bed. The frame hangs down and blocks the access until you lift it up. You should have no problem sliding the cases under (I can fit my 27 inch expandable without trouble). TO be complete, the beds on the new ships are higher so luggage slides under without lifting.

Dinner--first and last nights, MDRs and adult dining only. Fast food outlets and room service is also available. Other nights, Topsiders (pool deck) will offer a "walk in" at your convenience, casual table service. They had a menu of selections from the MDRs, a salad bar, and a "carved item." This is a training restaurant, so no tipping is expected. The food quality and service was EXCELLENT. We were very pleased. You just show up at the podium during the hours listed in the Navigator. If you wish, you can review the menu at the podium before making a decision. It is not the FULL menu from any dining room. On signature nights, it is 2 items from each MDR, on theme nights it is 5 selected entrees.

There is NO buffet for dinner on the Magic or Fantasy. No RECENT personal experience on other ships.

SunshineCruiser · 01-22-2013, 11:22 AM

I thought that Topsiders was the buffet for Dinner. Never heard of a sit down restaurant other than the 3 main dining rooms. Is it different on different ships?

kcashner · 01-22-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SunshineCruiser

I thought that Topsiders was the buffet for Dinner. Never heard of a sit down restaurant other than the 3 main dining rooms. Is it different on different ships?

Topsiders is a buffet at breakfast and lunch. It is a casual sit down at dinner, and is closed at dinner on the first and last nights (at least on 7 night cruises. Shorter/longer cruises may vary.) Cabanas on the Fantasy was the same way. On the Magic, this has been happening at least since 2011.

It was totally GREAT! Good atmosphere, no crowds, relatively quiet, great view. But we may have just chosen a good night.

PrincessShmoo · 01-22-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kcashner

On the Magic, if you lift the bed frame you are able to slide bigger luggage underneath the bed. The frame hangs down and blocks the access until you lift it up. You should have no problem sliding the cases under (I can fit my 27 inch expandable without trouble). TO be complete, the beds on the new ships are higher so luggage slides under without lifting.

Dinner--first and last nights, MDRs and adult dining only. Fast food outlets and room service is also available. Other nights, Topsiders (pool deck) will offer a "walk in" at your convenience, casual table service. They had a menu of selections from the MDRs, a salad bar, and a "carved item." This is a training restaurant, so no tipping is expected. The food quality and service was EXCELLENT. We were very pleased. You just show up at the podium during the hours listed in the Navigator. If you wish, you can review the menu at the podium before making a decision. It is not the FULL menu from any dining room. On signature nights, it is 2 items from each MDR, on theme nights it is 5 selected entrees.

There is NO buffet for dinner on the Magic or Fantasy. No RECENT personal experience on other ships.

On the Wonder Beach Blanket Buffet is also a sit-down table service for dinner.

erionm · 01-22-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessShmoo

On the Wonder Beach Blanket Buffet is also a sit-down table service for dinner.

As is Cabanas on the Dream for dinner.

bats · 01-22-2013, 11:41 AM

We also did Cabanas for a relaxed dinner .. fantastic view, better than any other restaurant!

Great service, great food.

mrfredmor · 01-22-2013, 11:42 AM

Thanks for all the great info!!

01-22-2013, 11:04 AM	#1
mrfredmor Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 9	First-timer questions: dining and luggage I've searched the threads and can't find a good answer to these two (potentially stupid) questions - help! Going on the Magic this Saturday and wondering about dinner plans. My family wants to do the MDR some nights but not every night; are the other dining establishments available in the evening (buffet, etc.)? Also, regarding storing luggage, we have some nesting suitcases the largest of which needs an underbed clearance of about 12" to fit - will this work or should we use duffles? If it makes any diff, we'll be in 6008. Love the enthusiasm and helpful nature of the DISboarders here - looking forward to a great time!

01-22-2013, 11:09 AM	#2
Jareds_mommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 800	there is a buffet for dinner __________________ 2008 Christmas at the AKL 2009 Halloween at the CSR and 2010 Mothers Day at CSR then 2011 10 days On the Wonder!! [url='http://www.mickeypath.com/']

01-22-2013, 11:41 AM	#8
bats Enjoying Bahama Mama's Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 924	We also did Cabanas for a relaxed dinner .. fantastic view, better than any other restaurant! Great service, great food. __________________ Bats Quality Inn International Apr 2003 - Magic Mouse Villa on Windsor Palms Apr 2006 - Hong Kong Disney Jan 2007 - Dibb villa & Disney Wonder Sept 2008 - Dibb villa for DBF's 40th Feb 2009 - Dibb villa Sept 2009 - Disneyland Paris Nov 2009 - Disneyland California Apr 2010 - Disney Magic 8 night Western Europe Jul 2010 - SSR Sept 2010 - Maiden Voyage on The Dream Jan 26th 2011 - Disney Magic Med cruise Aug 2011 - OKW Sept 2011 - AKV & Disney Dream Feb 2012 - SSR & Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Oct 2012 - Disney Magic B2B Med Aug 2013

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01-22-2013, 11:11 AM	#3
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	On the Magic, if you lift the bed frame you are able to slide bigger luggage underneath the bed. The frame hangs down and blocks the access until you lift it up. You should have no problem sliding the cases under (I can fit my 27 inch expandable without trouble). TO be complete, the beds on the new ships are higher so luggage slides under without lifting. Dinner--first and last nights, MDRs and adult dining only. Fast food outlets and room service is also available. Other nights, Topsiders (pool deck) will offer a "walk in" at your convenience, casual table service. They had a menu of selections from the MDRs, a salad bar, and a "carved item." This is a training restaurant, so no tipping is expected. The food quality and service was EXCELLENT. We were very pleased. You just show up at the podium during the hours listed in the Navigator. If you wish, you can review the menu at the podium before making a decision. It is not the FULL menu from any dining room. On signature nights, it is 2 items from each MDR, on theme nights it is 5 selected entrees. There is NO buffet for dinner on the Magic or Fantasy. No RECENT personal experience on other ships.

01-22-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
SunshineCruiser Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 76	I thought that Topsiders was the buffet for Dinner. Never heard of a sit down restaurant other than the 3 main dining rooms. Is it different on different ships?

01-22-2013, 11:42 AM	#9
mrfredmor Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 9	Thanks for all the great info!!