9/27/14, Returning to the Southern Caribbean

[TravelingAggie]

My name is Leslie, my husband is Jody and we have a 4yo named Ethan. We just purchased this cruise last week and are really looking forward to it! It will be our 2nd Disney cruise, the first was last Nov on the Dream.

I am looking at excursion options and there are many. We really don't want to sign up for an excursion on every island because that would just get tiring. We have never been to any of these islands. So can anyone suggest which islands are easy to navigate and enjoy without doing an excursion, and which islands really need to include an excursion to appreciate?

Also, any idea which night the costume party will be on?

Thanks! really looking forward to the cruise!

 

[goofy370]

We booked our flights home on 10/4 on Jet blue. They have now changed the flight. The only flights that day are 11:45am and 4:45 pm.

I would love to take the 11:45 but am afraid it would be cutting it close. What times are your flights home?

Thanks,

Tracie

 

[wnissen]

If you look under "ground transportation" in the My Reservations section of the DCL website, you can see the info they have. Disney is recommending:

Earliest departure time from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport on Debarkation Day: 11:30 a.m.

That is the flight time we have, coincidentally. It's true that if the ship is late, we could be on the hook for change fees, etc., though typically when the ship is late it's because there is a hurricane, and flights can often be rescheduled under those conditions.
Now, they also say that the latest flight arrival time you should choose is 6:30 p.m. for a 9:30 p.m. drop-dead boarding time, which seems insane, so you might not want to cut it that close.

 

[Debbiedu]

1) Number of adults / children in your group: 4 adults
2) Names of adults in your group: Bonnie, Jamie, Vicki and Debbie
3) Ages of children in your party (at your discretion): none
4) General location of where you currently live: Florida and Texas
5) Castaway Club Level: Silver (I think)
6) Disney Vacation Club owner?: Vicki 11 yeara

Please add me to your FB page . . . we were originally booked for the 10/4 sailing but then we lucked out and got this one for cheaper!

 

[poohkinandpiglet]

My husband and I are sailing on this cruise.

1) Number of adults / children in your group: 2 adults
2) Names of adults in your group: Kris & Sharon
3) Ages of children in your party (at your discretion): none
4) General location of where you currently live: Texas
5) Castaway Club Level: Gold
6) Disney Vacation Club owner?: Yes (BLT & Aulani)

I've sent a request to join the FB page.

 

[wnissen]

They're not available in the US yet, but I ordered an Easybreath snorkeling mask from Spain as a present and it just got here. Very exciting! http://www.tribord.com/en/brand/innovation/easybreath-snorkeling-mask

Now is probably a good time to get some practice using any masks and fins you plan to bring on the trip.

 

[sdlong329]

Please remember to read the first two posts on PAGE 1 of this thread, as it contains useful information for all cruisers. Many questions posted by those joining the thread can be answered in the noted posts on page 1.

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1) Number of adults / children in your group: 2 adults
2) Names of adults in your group: Steven & Donna
3) Ages of children in your party (at your discretion): none
4) General location of where you currently live: Suburban Philadelphia
5) Castaway Club Level: Platinum
6) Disney Vacation Club owner?: Since 1994

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Steven

 

[Terrimcbride]

Where going on magic Sept 27,2014.I need to know how to sign up for the fish extender. Please help me.

 

[coconutsunshine]

Hi all,

DH and I will be travelling with our two sons aged just 5 (turning 5 three weeks before the cruise) and 13 months. I'm starting to get nervous that I'm crazy dragging two young children to San Juan. Anyone else travelling with young ones? Are we crazy???

Oh and we will be staying at disney for 12 days prior to the cruise!

 

[wnissen]

DH and I will be travelling with our two sons aged just 5 (turning 5 three weeks before the cruise) and 13 months. I'm starting to get nervous that I'm crazy dragging two young children to San Juan. Anyone else travelling with young ones? Are we crazy???

We took our son when he was almost 4, and he did great. He also had a blast in Cancún when he was 2.5. Of course, he was also already comfortable with day care. I think you'll have a great time.

 

[sdlong329]

"Beta" and "Mary Jo" are requesting to join our FB page, but I do not see anyone with those names here on DISboards.

Steven

 

[coconutsunshine]

I'm sure all these questions have already been asked and answered but I'll ask again anyway

1. IS anyone flying in the day of? We just booked our flight today and fly in the day of from Orlando. We always fly the day before but we just felt this would be easier with two small kids...any thoughts. We arrive at 12:50.

2. Is Disney offering transfers to the port and if so does anyone know how much they are charging?

Thanks

 

[Terrimcbride]

Can't wait to cruise sept 27. It me and my daughter that is 14.

 

[Terrimcbride]

CasNumber of adults / children in your group. 1 adult 1 kid. castaway member silver. name in party Terri and Destiny 14.We live in Ogden Utah.

 

[Terrimcbride]

Who else is going to have fun on this cruise.This will be my 4 cruise 2 time on the Magic.

 

[Terrimcbride]

Any new things we should know about the Magic.Please let us know.

 

[Terrimcbride]

How many days till sailing.can't wait.

 

[Terrimcbride]

I can't wait to see MIckey Mouse it will be fun. Can wait for the beach and sun

 

[Terrimcbride]

Has anybody been there before what is there to see. Please let me know.

 

[Terrimcbride]

I needed 15 post to seen the fish extender person to that we like to be part of it. Sorry my post are stupid.