Ohana Means Family: The Disney Difference (Disney Magic 1/4/15 Western Caribbean)

[marshmeloh]

Hi All!

I just got back from my trip on the Disney Magic Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Key West, Grand Cayman, and Castaway Cay) on the January 4th voyage and wanted to share my trip report with you all because reading other people's trip reports was so helpful for me in planning my cruise and in building up anticipation for the sail away day!

I already have a blog and so I think I am going to post my trip report there and update here with a synopsis of the post and a link each time I add a post. I'll also keep a list of the links in my next posting here for easy access. Feel free to comment or ask questions here or in the comment page on my blog, I'm happy to answer them!

Here's my first post:
Trip Report Introduction and Trip Planning

In this post you will find an intro to me and my travel partner, how we decided on our cruise and the exciting story of how we funded our trip (I was on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire!). Enjoy!

 

[marshmeloh]

Here is a table of contents with all of the links to my trip report:

Post 1: Introduction and Planning
Post 2: Day 1- Wilderness Lodge and Monorail Loop Resort Fun
Post 3: Day 2- Embarkation and Sail Away
Post 4: Day 3, Part 1- Animation, Lobster Ravioli, and Cappuccinos, Oh My!
Post 5: Day 3, Part 2- Key West and My AquaDunk Experience
Post 6: Day 3, Part 3- Dinner at Lumiere's and the First Adult Variety Show
Post 7: Day 4, Part 1- Brunch on the HIGH seas!
Post 8: Day 4, Part 2- Mixology and Music Trivia!
Post 9: Day 4, Part 3- The Animator’s Palate Lonely Hearts Club Dinner
Post 10: Day 5, Part 1- I like LONG walks on the beach!
Post 11: Day 5, Part 2- Back to an Empty Boat!
Post 12: Day 6, Part 1- Mr. MOB, Mr. MOB, Mr. MOB to the aft.
Post 13: Day 6, Part 2- A Bit of Disappointment in Cozumel!
Post 14: Day 6, Part 3-Palo and Pirates!
Post 15: Day 7, Part 1- Another Amazing Sea Day!
Post 16: Day 8, Part 1- A 5k and Serenity Bay!
Post 17: Day 8, Part 2- Exploring Castaway Cay!
Post 18: Day 8, Part 3- Final Night at Sea

 

[ilovemykids1016]

I can't open the link.

 

[marshmeloh]

I can't open the link.

ilovemykids1016- Thanks for letting me know! I think I fixed it? I ended up with a double http:// in the address so I took that out and now it works on my end. Try it out, let me know if it doesn't work!

Now my picture works too!

 

[marshmeloh]

Here's a new post for you:

Day 1: Wilderness Lodge and Monorail Loop Resort Fun

In this post a little about the resort we stayed in, Christmas decorations at the Magic Kingdom resorts, and some quick service meals at Wilderness Lodge and the Polynesian.

Nothing too crazy here, but I promise we'll get to more meat and potatoes soon!

 

[marshmeloh]

A new post-finally on the ship!

Day 2: Embarkation and Sail Away

In this post: breakfast at Whispering Canyon, the embarkation process, exploring the ship, sail away party, introduction to our table mates, dinner at Carioca's and the adult's only Magic Quest!

 

[marshmeloh]

Day 3, Part 1: Animation, Lobster Ravioli, and Cappuccinos, Oh My!

This post goes into the morning of our first full day on the ship before we were able to debark in Key West at 12:30. It will include an animation class, a You Can Cook class where we made lobster ravioli, and our experience at Cove Cafe. Key West and my experience with the AquaDunk will be in my next post!

 

[marshmeloh]

Post 5: Day 3, Part 2- Key West and My AquaDunk Experience

In this post: Exploring Key West, Hot Sauce Tasting, Port Debarkation/Embarkation, and the AquaDunk!

 

[iceskhy43]

Keep the posts coming! Leaving on the same cruise Feb. 1!!!

-Colleen

 

[marshmeloh]

Keep the posts coming! Leaving on the same cruise Feb. 1!!!

-Colleen

Glad you've tuned in Colleen! Will try to keep them coming this week to get you pumped up for your vacation! Plus, it will help ease the blow of the blizzard thinking about the warm Caribbean!
Enjoy your trip, if you haven't cruised on Disney before beware, you'll get addicted!!

 

[iceskhy43]

Glad you've tuned in Colleen! Will try to keep them coming this week to get you pumped up for your vacation! Plus, it will help ease the blow of the blizzard thinking about the warm Caribbean!
Enjoy your trip, if you haven't cruised on Disney before beware, you'll get addicted!!

We love Disney World and this will be our first Disney Cruise!! I'll willingly get addicted haha

Looking forward to the rest of your report.

 

[st8y]

Great description of the Aquadunk! I have a question....did the end of the ride cause any swimsuit malfunctions?! I'm worried of flashing the top deck! Lol.

 

[marshmeloh]

Great description of the Aquadunk! I have a question....did the end of the ride cause any swimsuit malfunctions?! I'm worried of flashing the top deck! Lol.

Good question! I had the exact same worry and wore a tankini during pool days just in case I decided to go on, and did not have any problems. However, when I splashed down, I mostly felt the water pressure in my face, not my chest. Also, as long as you keep your arms crossed (which they tell you to anyway) you shouldn't have a problem.... but if you have a Tankini or a one piece, it probably wouldn't hurt!!

 

[marshmeloh]

Day 3, Part 3- Dinner at Lumiere's and the First Adult Variety Show

In this post: The Hundred-Foot Journey in the Buena Vista Theater, Disney Trivia at O'Gills, Matt Baker- Comedic Juggler, and Cake of the Day from Room Service

 

[marshmeloh]

Day 4, Part 1- Brunch on the HIGH seas!

In this post: Palo Brunch! (and the unfortunate coinciding seasickness!)

 

[Shea&Van]

Wow! This is a great report! I love all the pictures too. Looks like you all had a ball. Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[marshmeloh]

Wow! This is a great report! I love all the pictures too. Looks like you all had a ball. Thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks for tuning in Shea&Van! We did have an amazing time, now I'm afraid we're hooked! Hope it helps people in planning their own trips!

 

[marshmeloh]

Day 4, Part 2: Mixology and Music Trivia!

In this post: A Review of the Mixology Seminar and holding our own during 50s/60s music trivia!

 

[sdjen]

Love your report! Thanks for posting!

 

[PhiSigKris]

Loving your report!!! Looking at this cruise for our 10 year anniversary in 2018 (I like to think ahead!). Were the Christmas decorations still up on the ship?