10/28/15 - 4nt. Halloween Magic Double Dip from Miami

[JoyB-UK]

We definitely want to do FE gifts! In fact I just finalized what our gifts are going to be this weekend and am so excited. That said, I would really, really prefer to be in a small group. I want the experience of FE, and I enjoy connecting with other cruisers. However, the practicalities and total cost involved have sunk in a little and being in a smaller group would make positive difference for our family.

Definitely still interested. Robin (F) and Kevin (M), both in our early 40s.

We'd like to join both lists. We did a very large FE the first time and a very small FE the second time and kind of felt like we were missing out doing the smaller one....

Thank you both for replying your requests have been noted.

 

[hollypoast]

I heard that some cruises have a brunch on the Nassau day so we might be lucky.
FE NEWS
I'm going to start and get a bit more organised with the FE stuff and figure it might take ages for everyone to get back to me. So, I need to know who wants to do a small group. (10 ish cabins) and who would like a larger group and be on 2 groups? (or more if we get a later rush). Once I get the information back I can split the list and everyone can start getting their things organised.

1. Everyone on the FE please reconfirm your interest

2. Let me know if you want to join one list of approx 10 cabins or be on both lists and do everyone.

Thank you in advance.

Tough question depending on how big the group gets... I guess I'll say big group assuming the big group won't go over 20 cabins.
Thanks!

 

[LauraJL]

I heard that some cruises have a brunch on the Nassau day so we might be lucky.


FE NEWS

I'm going to start and get a bit more organised with the FE stuff and figure it might take ages for everyone to get back to me. So, I need to know who wants to do a small group. (10 ish cabins) and who would like a larger group and be on 2 groups? (or more if we get a later rush). Once I get the information back I can split the list and everyone can start getting their things organised.

1. Everyone on the FE please reconfirm your interest

2. Let me know if you want to join one list of approx 10 cabins or be on both lists and do everyone.

Thank you in advance.

Hi Joy

We would still wish to do the FE please, me Laura, DH Rich and DD7 Indi and would prefer to be part of a smaller group.

Thank you for sorting this

 

[JoyB-UK]

Tough question depending on how big the group gets... I guess I'll say big group assuming the big group won't go over 20 cabins.
Thanks!

If I put you in 2 groups there won't be more than 20 cabins as some people in the second group will also be in the first.

Hi Joy

We would still wish to do the FE please, me Laura, DH Rich and DD7 Indi and would prefer to be part of a smaller group.

Thank you for sorting this

Thank you both for replying.

 

[jadedjojo]

FE NEWS

I'm going to start and get a bit more organised with the FE stuff and figure it might take ages for everyone to get back to me. So, I need to know who wants to do a small group. (10 ish cabins) and who would like a larger group and be on 2 groups? (or more if we get a later rush). Once I get the information back I can split the list and everyone can start getting their things organised.

1. Everyone on the FE please reconfirm your interest

2. Let me know if you want to join one list of approx 10 cabins or be on both lists and do everyone.

Thank you in advance.

We will be in all groups Joy! We love doing FE's.

In other cruise news, only 194 days left until we are cruisin' out of Miami .

 

[poison ivy]

Joy,

we haven't decided yet on the FE. If we do join in, we'd prefer a small group. Will let you know soon. Thanks for organizing.

And now for some photos of the AFT balconies. I only have 3 which isn't much and I'm not sure which rooms these are: But I am standing on the level of Cabanas.

 

[JoyB-UK]

We will be in all groups Joy! We love doing FE's.

In other cruise news, only 194 days left until we are cruisin' out of Miami .

Thank you.

 

[Henlady]

JoyB, I would like to be in a small group - 10 staterooms. Thanks

 

[MeganWalter]

I heard that some cruises have a brunch on the Nassau day so we might be lucky.


FE NEWS

I'm going to start and get a bit more organised with the FE stuff and figure it might take ages for everyone to get back to me. So, I need to know who wants to do a small group. (10 ish cabins) and who would like a larger group and be on 2 groups? (or more if we get a later rush). Once I get the information back I can split the list and everyone can start getting their things organised.

1. Everyone on the FE please reconfirm your interest

2. Let me know if you want to join one list of approx 10 cabins or be on both lists and do everyone.

Thank you in advance.

I heard that some cruises have a brunch on the Nassau day so we might be lucky.


FE NEWS

I'm going to start and get a bit more organised with the FE stuff and figure it might take ages for everyone to get back to me. So, I need to know who wants to do a small group. (10 ish cabins) and who would like a larger group and be on 2 groups? (or more if we get a later rush). Once I get the information back I can split the list and everyone can start getting their things organised.

1. Everyone on the FE please reconfirm your interest

2. Let me know if you want to join one list of approx 10 cabins or be on both lists and do everyone.

Thank you in advance.

My family is still in for the FE. 2 adults Chris and Megan 2 kids Payton(f4) Colton(m3). We'd prefer to be in a smaller group. Thank you for organizing!

 

[JoyB-UK]

Thanks for replying Henlady and Megan.


The NFL schedule is out and the Dolphins are not playing that Sunday we disembark so at least now I can start making some solid plans for post cruise. The football game will have to keep for another time.

 

[Johnny Quest]

looks like the Eagles are not playing at home that week so Iron Man can join us afterall.

ok who's ready for some food pics?

 

[poison ivy]

It's Cinco de Mayo. Let's eat.
Food is in abundance on the Magic!

Lunch is served the moment you step on the ship. We chose Cabanas.

this is a HUGE buffet. It wraps around in a big horseshoe.











Plus a side station

 

[poison ivy]

The Menu does change up a bit every day.
Here's a sample of what we were served on embarkation day.

Fried chicken / Mac and cheese / Fries / Corn / Soup



Chicken Fingers



Assorted Breads and Rolls



Penne Pasta and Macaroni w/assorted mushrooms



Grilled Ribeye and Smashed baked potato



Grilled Lamb chops and sautéed asparagus



Chicken breast and Steak fries



Meatloaf and mixed vegetables



Carved roast beef w/gravy and horseradish







Carved Turkey



Vegetable Fried Rice



Pork w/chow mein noodles



Chicken Fried Rice



Ham wrapped Salmon steak and honey glazed carrots/snowpeas



Grilled Swordfish and Cut Corn



Seafood Station - stone crab claws / shrimp cocktail / mussels
(there is also a salad bar to the right here which I forgot to photograph - sorry!)

 

[poison ivy]

And for DESSERT

Berry self saucing pudding
(served warm - there was a vanilla sauce for this)



Assorted desserts







our plates

cold buffet - make your own garden salad / lo mein / coleslaw / sliced ham / shrimp and bread



cold salads - artichoke / redskin potato / garden / shrimp and cheddar cheese



Hot Buffet - counter clockwise: Carved beef / roasted corn / grilled lambchop / macaroni w/mushroom / steamed vegetables / asparagus / vegetable fried rice / smashed baked potato / lo mein



Dessert - Cranberry cheesecake / Fresh fruit salad

 

[dvcakv]

We will be cruising with all you wonderful people. Happy Halloween. We would like to join fish extender group. This cruise will be our 5th cruise and the 2nd part of back to back cruising! We are very excited. $ people myself, DH, DS8, DD4.

 

[JoyB-UK]

We will be cruising with all you wonderful people. Happy Halloween. We would like to join fish extender group. This cruise will be our 5th cruise and the 2nd part of back to back cruising! We are very excited. $ people myself, DH, DS8, DD4.

Hi, thanks for joining the FE. I have added you to the list. Would you like to be in a group of 10 cabins or would you prefer a larger group?


Can the other members of the FE who haven't been in touch recently let me know their preferences for either a large or small group? I would like to start splitting the group so that those who only want 10 cabins know who they are with. Thank you to everyone who has already replied.

 

[hollypoast]

Looks like our itinerary changes a bit. Noticed these new times online today when I went to prepay for gratuities:

• Castaway Cay 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
  
• Nassau 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  
• Castaway Cay 12:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
  

 

[hollypoast]

I am so on the fence about whether to take a shuttle to the airport (FLL) or do car rental. I have a car rented from Alamo, MIA to FLL for $60.10 and the shuttle would coast $78 through SAS. Any opinions, please?

Or flight is at 1:05 pm, if that matters.

 

[karmacats]

Looks like our itinerary changes a bit. Noticed these new times online today when I went to prepay for gratuities:

• Castaway Cay 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
  
• Nassau 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  
• Castaway Cay 12:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

That noon arrival for the second castaway cay day keeps changing. it was noon when that stop was originally key west, then stayed noon for a while after CC was substituted, then went to 8:30, and i guess now back to noon. does anyone know how long it takes to get between CC and nassau? i suspect if we really leave nassau at 3:45, we should be able to get to CC in the morning.

i for one wouldn't mind a late arrival. i usually don't head onto CC until about noon, anyway, and i bet it'll be easier to get a cabana if our time there is short, as fewer people will be willing to cough up the money.

 

[jadedjojo]

That noon arrival for the second castaway cay day keeps changing. it was noon when that stop was originally key west, then stayed noon for a while after CC was substituted, then went to 8:30, and i guess now back to noon. does anyone know how long it takes to get between CC and nassau? i suspect if we really leave nassau at 3:45, we should be able to get to CC in the morning.

i for one wouldn't mind a late arrival. i usually don't head onto CC until about noon, anyway, and i bet it'll be easier to get a cabana if our time there is short, as fewer people will be willing to cough up the money.

It is very close. We have left Nassau at 2 AM a few times and have arrived at CC by 9:30 (they stay at 2 AM every few weeks to give the crew time off the ship). Nassau is only 71 miles away from CC (62 nautical miles, I had to look it up, haha! ). I have no idea why we would get to CC so late. I am going to call in a few weeks to do our table request, so I will ask then why it keeps changing.