DCL NYC to Canada 10/2 Magic (COMPLETE)

[Lunamis]

Thanks for sharing! I would have be thrilled with a Robin Hood hat!!
I would love to sail this ship if only for the Tangled show and Snugly Duckling.
I live in NJ also and always thought a Disney Cruise from NYC wouldn't feel as magical being that I see the city all time, commuting like you mentioned is more stressful than say leaving for a cruise from Florida...how did you feel?

The check in did not feel as Magical for sure. It was a boring room and lacked the magic of the Port Canaveral terminal. That being said- it was LOVELY viewing NYC/Jersey from the water. We were almost late to dinner on the 1st night because we were enjoying the views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty so much. It was nice not to fly, naturally, but for the past 2 cruises from Florida we went a day early, used Magical Express to stay on property overnight, took the Disney bus to the terminal in the morning, etc. By the time you are on the ship, you are really immersed in the Disney Magic. There's pros and cons.

Great report! We are sailing on the Magic in February and I was looking for info on the ship and food--your report was very helpful. I'd never considered a NYC to CA cruise before, but I think I would now--what a great way to see St. John and Halifax!

Glad you enjoyed!! It was a nice way to see those two cities. I would definitely recommend.

 

[ratt1345]

Glad to hear your report as we are going to do this cruise in Oct 2017. As "Lunamis" said, nothing is as magical as leaving from Port Canaveral. We left out of Vancouver for an Alaskan cruise a few years ago. It lacked the feel of Port Canaveral. I am looking forward to sailing past the Statue of Liberty. We live in northern FL so NYC will be a first time for me. Flew into JFK on the way to a European trip back in 1985. So that's my only time "in NYC". We will stay in NYC for 2 or 3 days prior to our cruise.

 

[Scarlett625]

I enjoyed reading your trip report and even laughed when I saw my daughter in your picture of the Pumpkin tree. I even think we were in the same Tequila tasting event. We had a great time and it was nice to read some of your experiences that we didn't do or get to do. It's fun to read how people can experience the same cruise but in different ways.

I agree with the check in. They tried with character pictures and banners, but it just didn't have the same feel as Port Canaveral.

 

[MouseOfCards]

We have a Canadian cruise on our radar in the future. Does anyone know the best time to go to see the beautiful scenery and colorful leaves?