APRIL 25,2012 5 night THE MAGIC KEY WEST CRUISE

[aaustin2]

I grew up in Ft lauderdale and have been to Key west. I attached a web site for the sunset festival. Its free and on the southern most point. I dont remember when it starts or ends???
http://www.sunsetcelebration.org/
Would love to walk around Key west with others in our group. We will wear our beads the whole first day! looking forward to meeting everyone

I am going to stay at second seating for dining.

 

[aaustin2]

$300 to drive from Deleware? Do you have a Prius? Thats good MPG

 

[aaustin2]

http://www.kwflausa.com/sunset.php

is a better link to fest in Key west

 

[emtmom0104]

$300 to drive from Deleware? Do you have a Prius? Thats good MPG

I actually have a newer Camry. I think it cost us like $250 in gas last time we went so I'm guess maybe 300-350 to drive. I can make it from here to south of the border and doesn't really need to fill but there isn't a gas station for a while. It's $13 in tolls down and back. Then I have to find parking at the port and that is like $150 for our entire trip. The the $750 it's gonna coat to board my 3 dogs for 11 days.

 

[1153rsmith]

I actually have a newer Camry. I think it cost us like $250 in gas last time we went so I'm guess maybe 300-350 to drive. I can make it from here to south of the border and doesn't really need to fill but there isn't a gas station for a while. It's $13 in tolls down and back. Then I have to find parking at the port and that is like $150 for our entire trip. The the $750 it's gonna coat to board my 3 dogs for 11 days.

To save some money on parking, you may want to try Park n Cruise http://parkcruise.com/ . A friend of mine used it last year and said it worked out great. If you reserve online before you go, it is $5.99 a day instead of the $15-20 a day at the terminal. We are going to give it a try. It is really close to the terminal (right across the waterway from it.)

 

[Srebro Family]

Has everyone received their cruise docs/luggage tags already?? Haven't gotten ours and I'm getting a little nervous!!!

Can't believe how close it is!!!! Just got our beads, so we will be wearing them too!!

 

[emtmom0104]

Has everyone received their cruise docs/luggage tags already?? Haven't gotten ours and I'm getting a little nervous!!!

Can't believe how close it is!!!! Just got our beads, so we will be wearing them too!!

We got ours either thurs or fri of last week. We also got our docs for the trip on the 30th on tues this week. You should be getting them any day now. My TA no sonnet got the mail and was emailing me lol. I think she's as excited as we are

 

[1153rsmith]

Has everyone received their cruise docs/luggage tags already?? Haven't gotten ours and I'm getting a little nervous!!!

Can't believe how close it is!!!! Just got our beads, so we will be wearing them too!!

We have ours, but in truth, it is really just the luggage tags. (at least for us anyway.. not sure how it differs if you book things like flights and transfers through disney) If you have done your online check in, you have the most important part.

Although, it is still neat to get "Mickey Mail". I sort of wish, they would put something extra special in the mailer... I don't know what would be, but I am sure Disney could come up with something.

 

[aaustin2]

Thanks for the park and cruise tip. I am going to do that and pay right now!!!

 

[1153rsmith]

Thanks for the park and cruise tip. I am going to do that and pay right now!!!

You just have to reserve online... you don't pay till you get to the lot. They don't even ask for a credit card to hold.

 

[emtmom0104]

You just have to reserve online... you don't pay till you get to the lot. They don't even ask for a credit card to hold.

Thank you so much. Made my eeservation already and got instant confirmation!

 

[1153rsmith]

Happy Friday everybody!!!

We are well under the 30 day mark now, and the excitement is building.

We are almost done with our FE gifts... that is a good thing.

For those of you who have been on the Magic, does anyone know if they have the banana soft serve ice cream like they do on the Dream? That stuff was killer. Also, do you know if the serve Reubens anywhere onboard? My son loves those.

I hope everyone will have a great weekend.

 

[aaustin2]

I want to book another Disney cruise. Do they give you a discount if you sign up for another one when your still on the boat?

 

[1153rsmith]

I want to book another Disney cruise. Do they give you a discount if you sign up for another one when your still on the boat?

Yes!!! When you book on board, you get 10% off the cruise price, the deposit is only 10% instead of the usual 20%, plus you get an on board credit for the next cruise: $100 if less than 7 nights, $200 for 7 nights or more.

You will have to pay the deposit at time of booking. It will not be added to you room.

One thing to think of, if you are not sure when you want to sail again, or don't have a lot extra right now for the deposit, you can book a short cruise, and pay the deposit on it. When you decide what you really want, you can change that reservation and the on board discounts will still apply, including an increased On Board Credit if you move up to 7 nights or greater.

We booked on board and moved our cruise twice to get on this one. I am planning on booking something just to get the discount. Not sure when we will actually cruise again.

 

[djy252]

T...G...I...F....

Only 3 more Fridays before our cruise....

 

[hill7475]

Do any of you use an online travel agent like Dreams Unlimited or just a local one? I read somewhere that your agent can get you an additional onboard credit. I was just wondering if you have an online agent if you'd be willing to share. Also, if any of you has any additional info. on the travel agent credits I am all ears.
Thanks!!!

 

[1153rsmith]

Do any of you use an online travel agent like Dreams Unlimited or just a local one? I read somewhere that your agent can get you an additional onboard credit. I was just wondering if you have an online agent if you'd be willing to share. Also, if any of you has any additional info. on the travel agent credits I am all ears.
Thanks!!!

When I booked on board, I had my reservation assigned to Beth F. at Dreams Unlimited. They give OBCs based on length as well. She has been great to work with. You can see their on board credits here. http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/specials.htm

I have used DU now twice, and both times, I have gotten excellent service.

 

[johnkerryP]

I used the park and cruise last year for 5.99.. it was well worth it and very safe.

 

[aaustin2]

I will make sure I book while on the cruise! I was thinking summer 2013 the europe sailing???

 

[mcmommy77]

Happy Friday everybody!!!

We are well under the 30 day mark now, and the excitement is building.

We are almost done with our FE gifts... that is a good thing.

For those of you who have been on the Magic, does anyone know if they have the banana soft serve ice cream like they do on the Dream? That stuff was killer. Also, do you know if the serve Reubens anywhere onboard? My son loves those.

I hope everyone will have a great weekend.

There was only chocolate and vanilla last year. But the ice cream counter was not very organized. I would love banana!

And I don't remember seeing any reubens.