Canadian Magic ~ June 10, 2012

[pkmingo]

Hi all you Canada Trailblazers!!!!! We over on the 6/17 Canada cruise were wondering if any of you CC Plats had been able to see the times yet for the shore excursions? If no plats here, any golds that will be scheduling soon? We would all appreciate any times you can tell us for any of the shore excursions so we can all make our plans accordingly!! Some of us want to try to squeeze in 2 a day if the times are right! Thanks for any help you can give us!!!!
Carol

 

[padalyn]

Hi all you Canada Trailblazers!!!!! We over on the 6/17 Canada cruise were wondering if any of you CC Plats had been able to see the times yet for the shore excursions? If no plats here, any golds that will be scheduling soon? We would all appreciate any times you can tell us for any of the shore excursions so we can all make our plans accordingly!! Some of us want to try to squeeze in 2 a day if the times are right! Thanks for any help you can give us!!!!
Carol

Ok - here are all the times, but I have a question...why do you want this? You will not be able to "stack" excursions - because the cruise line insists that there be at least 1.5 hours between return time and leaving on the next excursion. None of these times are fixed and will not be until we dock, so all the times are purely for overview and planning - not time specific. good luck with what ever you are planning!

Ahoy Mates – Tall Ship Silva Sailing
$59.00 (ages 10 and up)
$35.00 (ages 0 to 9)
1.5 to 2 Hours
9am

Bay of Fundy Tides & Wines
$199.00 (ages 21 and up)
6.5 to 7 Hours
9:15am

Big Pink Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off
$42.00 (ages 10 and up)
$29.00 (ages 3 to 9)
At Leisure
All day

Coastal Peggy's Cove
$59.00 (ages 10 and up)
$29.00 (ages 3 to 9)
3.5 to 4 Hours
8:15am

Essential Halifax with Big Pink Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off
$52.00 (ages 10 and up)
$29.00 (ages 3 to 9)
At Leisure
All day

Family Fun with Big Pink Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off
$56.00 (ages 10 and up)
$31.00 (ages 3 to 9)
At Leisure
All day

HA07 PEGHIKE
$0.00 per adult
9:30am

HA35 THEOTUG
$0.00 per adult
9:15am

HA38 FISHIN
$0.00 per adult
8:45am

HA40 HALDUCK
$0.00 per adult
8:45am

Halifax Bike Tour
$49.00 (ages 16 and up)
2.5 to 3 Hours
9:15am
1:15am

Halifax City Tour
$45.00 (ages 10 and up)
$22.00 (ages 3 to 9)
2.5 to 3 Hours
1pm

Halifax Highlights by Land & Sea
$45.00 (ages 10 and up)
$29.00 (ages 0 to 9)
2.5 to 3 Hours
9am

Halifax Walking Tour
$27.00 (ages 10 and up)
$15.00 (ages 8 to 9)
2.5 to 3 Hours
8:30am

Halifax by Private Vehicle – 3 Hour Limo – up to 6 Guests
$649.00 (up to 6 Guests)
3 Hours
9am

Halifax by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour Sedan
$599.00 (up to 3 Guests)
4 Hours
9am

Halifax by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour Van – up to 5 Guests
$699.00 (up to 5 Guests)
4 Hour
9am

Halifax by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour van – up to 12 Guests
$1,299.00 (up to 12 Guests)
4 Hour
9am

Historical Halifax Pub Tour
$84.00 (ages 21 and up)
2.5 to 3 Hours
1pm

Learn the Ropes Featuring Exclusive Youth Activity & Hop On Hop Off
$50.00 (ages 10 and up)
$29.00 (ages 5 to 9)
2.5 to 7.5 Hours
9:15am

Lobsters and Lighthouses
$105.00 (ages 10 and up)
$75.00 (ages 5 to 9)
3 to 3.5 Hours
10:15am

Lunenburg – UNESCO World Heritage Site
$69.00 (ages 10 and up)
$45.00 (ages 3 to 9)
7 to 7.5 Hours
8:45am

Nature & Whale Watching
$45.00 (ages 10 and up)
$25.00 (ages 0 to 9)
2 to 2.5 Hours
9:45am

Peggy's Cove & Hop On Hop Off
$69.00 (ages 10 and up)
$33.00 (ages 3 to 9)
5.5 to 6 Hours
8:15am

Peggy's Cove & Titanic
$49.00 (ages 10 and up)
$24.00 (ages 3 to 9)
3.5 to 4 Hours
12:15pm

Peggy's Cove & Titanic – Adult Only Departure
$49.00 (ages 18 and up)
3.5 to 4 Hours
12:15am

Peggy's Cove, Lobster Lunch & Maple
$139.00 (ages 10 and up)
$109.00 (ages 3 to 9)
6.5 to 7 Hours
9:15am

Red Coat for a Day — 78th Highlander & the Camp of Instruction
$96.00 (ages 10 and up)
$96.00 (ages 6 to 9)
2.5 to 3 Hours
9:15am

Red Coat for a Day — Observer Companion
$29.00 (ages 18 and up)
2.5 to 3 Hours
9:15am

Top 10 Best of Halifax with Lunch
$99.00 (ages 10 and up)
$76.00 (ages 3 to 9)
7 to 7.5 Hours
8:45am

Top 10 Best of Halifax with Lunch — Adult Only Departure
$99.00 (ages 10 and up)
7 to 7.5 Hours
9am

VIP Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg
$3,999.00 (charter price for up to 10 Guests)
7 to 7.5 Hours
8:45am


St Johns:

Bay of Fundy Coastal Photography
$79.00 (ages 10 and up)
$59.00 (ages 3 to 9)
3 to 3.5 Hours
0:30am

Bay of Fundy Scenic Railway
$55.00 (ages 10 and up)
$29.00 (ages 3 to 9)
2 to 2.5 Hours
10am
10:45am
12:15pm
1pm

Bay of Fundy Whale & Wildlife Watching
$139.00 (ages 10 and up)
$119.00 (ages 0 to 9)
7 to 7.5 Hours
8:45am

Big Pink Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off — Saint John
$42.00 (ages 10 and up)
$22.00 (ages 3 to 9)
At leisure
All day

Big Pink Sightseing Hop On Hop Off & Bay of Fundy Scenic Railway
$75.00 (ages 10 and up)
$39.00 (ages 3 to 9)
2 to 8 Hours
10am
10:45am
12:15pm
1pm


Coastal Kayak & Lobster Cookout
$130.00 (ages 10 and up)
4 to 4.5 Hours
9:45am

Family Fun in Fundy — Critters & Creatures Catch & Release
$129.00 (ages 10 and up)
$89.00 (ages 3 to 9)
7 to 7.5 Hours
9:15am

Fundy by Land & Sea
$89.00 (ages 10 and up)
$69.00 (ages 0 to 9)
2.5 to 3 Hours
10:45am

Garden Tea Party Featuring Exclusive Disney Character Experience
$159.00 (ages 10 and up)
$139.00 (ages 3 to 9)
7 to 7.5 Hours
9:15am

Hike, Bike & Paddle
$85.00 (ages 10 and up)
3.5 to 4 Hours
1:15pm

History in Stone Walking Tour
$29.00 (ages 10 and up)
$19.00 (ages 3 to 9)
2 to 2.5 Hours
10:15am

Hopewell Rocks Tidal Discovery
$136.00 (ages 10 and up)
$99.00 (ages 3 to 9)
7 to 7.5 Hours
9:15am

Irving Nature Park Hike
$69.00 (ages 10 and up)
$55.00 (ages 5 to 9)
3 to 3.5 Hours
9:45am

Maple Sugar Shack & Brunch
$75.00 (ages 10 and up)
$59.00 (ages 3 to 9)
3.5 to 4 Hours
9:15am

Moosehead Beer Tasting & City Sights
$59.00 (ages 21 and up)
3 to 3.5 Hours
1:45pm

Ride the Rapids
$99.00 (ages 13 and up)
3 to 3.5 Hours
10:30am

SN02 TROLSJ
$0.00 per adult
9:45am
10:15am
11:30am
12pm
1:15pm
1:45pm
2:30pm
3pm
3:30pm

SN17 STMART
$0.00 per adult
10:15am

SN28 ADTROLSJ
$0.00 per adult
9:15am
11am

SN29 ADSTMART
$0.00 per adult
10:15am

Saint John Highlights
$45.00 (ages 10 and up)
$29.00 (ages 3 to 9)
3 to 3.5 Hours
9:15am

Saint John Hightlights – Adult Only Departure
$45.00 (ages 18 and up)
3 to 3.5 Hours
9:15am

Saint John River Cruise
$85.00 (ages 10 and up)
$65.00 (ages 0 to 9)
3.5 to 4 Hours
1:15pm

Saint John by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour Limo
$1,150.00 (up to 10 guests)
4 Hours
9am

Saint John by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour SUV
$599.00 (up to 6 Guests)
4 Hours
9am

Saint John by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour Towncar
$599.00 (up to 3 Guests)
4 Hours
9am

Taste of Saint John — Gourmet Lunch & Wine Tasting
$119.00 (ages 21 and up)
2.5 to 3 Hours
11:30am

Whale of a Time Featuring Exclusive Youth Activity
$109.00 (ages 10 and up)
$99.00 (ages 5 to 9)
2 to 2.5 Hours
9:45am
1:15pm

Wild Blueberry Tour & Tasting
$69.00 (ages 10 and up)
$59.00 (ages 3 to 9)
3.5 to 4 Hours
1:15pm

 

[pkmingo]

Thank you so much for the times! I think some people were hoping for one in am and then another one in afternoon but looks like that is not possible. Well maybe now they can plan one and something else on their own.

Did you notice if any Palos brunch and/ or teas? If so, both sea days? Thanks again for all you info!!!!

 

[padalyn]

Thank you so much for the times! I think some people were hoping for one in am and then another one in afternoon but looks like that is not possible. Well maybe now they can plan one and something else on their own.

Did you notice if any Palos brunch and/ or teas? If so, both sea days? Thanks again for all you info!!!!

yes to all of the above. No point in posting the times because they are different on every cruise.

FYI - DCL will seldom let you do two excursions without a long break between them I have done it....in St Petersberg I set a record according to the crew of the Magic - I did 6 excursions in 2 days. In order to make it happen, I had to sign off on each one with the understanding that if I came back late from any of them I would miss the next and still have to pay for it. I also had to go through customs both directions between each excursion. Port Adventures would NOT allow me to even consider it unless there was 90 minutes between the return and leaving times. That is why I use that window of time.

The computer will not allow you to book them unless there is 2+ hours between those times. This all has to be done onboard and about 2 days before the excursions, because that is when the vendor will be contacted about the number of people and the time set as final. All the fees are non-refundable at this point in time - used to be one could cancel onboard without paying - this is not the case any longer.

 

[BethC1952]

Did you notice if any Palos brunch and/ or teas? If so, both sea days? Thanks again for all you info!!!!

As of yesterday afternoon brunch and high tea were available on each of the sea days, and dinner was available each night. I booked our brunch for Monday, my high tea for Thursday and my dinner for Tuesday! We haven't decided about excursions yet, but we'll make up our minds before the end of the weekend and get that all settled. I'm coming up to a busy time at work and I don't want to forget to do all this!

Beth

 

[pkmingo]

Thanks for all the information on shore excursions and Palos. This will help a a lot in our planning as we get ready to book ours soon!

 

[dstevens]

I'm in a Fantasy world while watching the Dream on the Port web cam. I Wonder what kind of Magic we will experience on our cruise?

 

[Time4disneynow]

I'm in a Fantasy world while watching the Dream on the Port web cam. I Wonder what kind of Magic we will experience on our cruise?

Well said!!!!!

 

[Tigger1313]

unless there is a sudden ground swell - we will close this list on April 10. If anyone joins after that date - they may or may not receive gifts from everyone on the list.

I put the close date on the spreadsheet.

I will break the group up if the number of cabins exceeds 30 (that would make it 15 in each group). However - if you wish to do both groups - that is acceptable as well. Just let me know (assuming we get to those numbers) we are at 17 cabins now. Is everyone ok with this?


Any thoughts on how to split it? by deck or fore/aft?

I like 30 days, I feel bad if someone come in after the cut off date, I also agree to break up the list if it gets over 30. I just got off the Magic yesterday and we split up the list. one list was for adults and older kids. and the other one was for familys with younger kids. It worked great. BTW there is a new Castaway gift. blue back pack and new snacks.

 

[dstevens]

BTW there is a new Castaway gift. blue back pack and new snacks.

New snacks? I preferred the old stale snacks.

 

[dstevens]

one list was for adults and older kids. and the other one was for familys with younger kids. It worked great.

So, you gave out Adult gifts and family gifts? I like that idea

 

[S'sMom]

Unfortunately, we wont be able to join you guys on the cruise
It is ok, because I have made the change to Christmas. I am going to look forward to any trip reports that come about

 

[padalyn]

I like 30 days, I feel bad if someone come in after the cut off date, I also agree to break up the list if it gets over 30. I just got off the Magic yesterday and we split up the list. one list was for adults and older kids. and the other one was for familys with younger kids. It worked great. BTW there is a new Castaway gift. blue back pack and new snacks.

So no more drink canisters? Those were useful while onboard, what else was in the bag?

Unfortunately, we wont be able to join you guys on the cruise
It is ok, because I have made the change to Christmas. I am going to look forward to any trip reports that come about

Sorry you won't be joining us - I do not think you were on the FE list, right?

 

[padalyn]

duplicate post - sorry

 

[Tigger1313]

So no more drink canisters? Those were useful while onboard, what else was in the bag?


Sorry you won't be joining us - I do not think you were on the FE list, right?

no more drink canisters (I did not like them anyway), the snacks were a bag of pretzels and a container of goldfish shaped like micky. there is also a new keychain.

 

[Tigger1313]

So, you gave out Adult gifts and family gifts? I like that idea

I did one bag per cabin, but us being aduts only I did like having the order kids on your list.

we had over 30 cabins so the list was split in two.

Our list (since we were adults only) had the cabins with adults only and cabins with older kids ( I think the cut off was around 10).
The other list was familys with younger kids.

We did have a few people that gave out a gift to everyone. That was very nice of them, but I did feel bad that I did not have anything for them

It worked out will.

 

[rmprhp]

I have a question for all of my fellow train travelers: What is the best way to get from Penn Station to the pier? Is it walkable? Do you think Disney will have any type of shuttle available? (I know wishful thinking, but maybe, just maybe)

 

[SheaBear]

I have a question for all of my fellow train travelers: What is the best way to get from Penn Station to the pier? Is it walkable? Do you think Disney will have any type of shuttle available? (I know wishful thinking, but maybe, just maybe)

As much as I wish there was going to be a shuttle, I highly doubt Disney would provide one. And as far as walking, it is about a 2 mile walk. I know I surely wouldn't lug all my bags for 2 miles.
The subway doesn't run all the way to the pier nor does a bus line so my best suggestion is to just catch a cab. really shouldn't cost ya more than $10 each way.

 

[Weedy]

You beat me to it Patty. I was just comimg here to do this!

If you want to join our facebook page the link is here:

FACEBOOK PAGE LINK

It's a closed group. Just request to join and Patty or I will approve you!!

I am so excited about this cruise!

I requested to join the facebook group, my Facebook name is Louise

 

[michfish]

I am super excited, and am trying to sign up for the Fish extenders, but I tried to Personal Message, and the program won't let me. Any advise? I have all the info ready to go...

Michelle

pjstevens & dstevens ~ Patty and Dale

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Dawndenise ~ Dawn and DH

disneycruisin' ~ Kimberly, DH and DS

DisneyGyrl ~ Tara and Caleb (DS-9)

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jrose529 ~ Judy and Steve and Amy (DD)

kimkreis ~ Kim

mdvlprof ~ Jennifer and Paul (DH) and kids Cedric (22) and Kayla (20)

Minnie Monellen ~ Ellen and Mona (DM)

padalyn ~ Cayla and Cathy (DGF) and crusin' buddy Michael

patsy1969

rmprhp ~ Gina and DH and DD (22); DD (18) and DS (8).

S'sMom ~ Raquel and DH and DD (9) and DS (3)

SheaBear ~ Shea and her mom (xginny1008x)

shippedtosea ~ Jennifer & DH

suz d ~ Suz; Jeff(DH); Katie (dd#1); Bobbie (dd#2)

taitai1 ~ Diane and Gary

tigger1313 ~ Cathy and Dave

Tinked ~ Karen; Gail and Gayle

travelincyn ~ Cynthia and family

yensidfan ~ Pete, Faith, Courtney (DD), and Peter (DS) Stateroom 5520

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