i really want to know what to expect, having not been on any cruise im pretty much a virgin to cruises... i know the cruise i want, its on the Disney Magic i believe.. to the eastern Caribbean, im getting the room with the verandah, cuz i want to enjoy the view...
I guess it's a little difficult to definitively tell you what to expect. Every person can have a different experience depending on their own personality and how "involved" you get. One person can have a cruise that is quiet and relaxing and basically they do nothing but enjoy the sea air, eat and sleep. The person sitting right next to them may have a cruise where they attend art auctions, play bingo, go to the clubs in the evening, attend lectures, have a massage in a cabana, go snorkeling in every port, etc. etc. So, you see, a cruise, like any vacation, is what you make it
You can be super laid-back or try to squeeze as much into your vacation as possible. But, just remember that if you are the type to "squeeze" - you won't be able to do everything in one trip -- that's why so many of us rebook
Some things I can share: You can expect great service from a staff that is there to serve
Very good food and and plenty of it
Wonderful locations to visit
Broadway style shows
A beautiful ship
Disney characters
Lots of kids
You won't be bored, if you don't want to be
The DIS boards is a great place to learn about the
DCL experience. You'll hear both the good and the bad here. I can say from personal experience the Magic is a great ship - I loved our verandah room and my family is booked on a Mediterranean cruise this spring, in a veranda room, on the Magic
Once you've booked or know which cruise you're going to book - go out to your MEET thread and get to know some of your fellow cruisers. It's always nice to make friends prior to the cruise and most groups schedule some activities together while on board the ship - lots of fun!
Good luck and enjoy your trip!!!