Disney Magic In England, May 2020 to October 2021 Updates In First Post

[gismo1554]

Staying at an anchorage close to Dover wouldn't be all that different, but a lot cheaper, so I'd still consider that waiting it out "in" Dover

Not sure if you actually can sit out there at anchorage to be honest as its such a busy terminal in terms of cargo I feel it might not be possible but I don't know for sure

 

[harriet2]

Not sure if you actually can sit out there at anchorage to be honest as its such a busy terminal in terms of cargo I feel it might not be possible but I don't know for sure

That's why I suggested the North Sea. There are anchorages there and it isn't that far. I doubt there is one in the Canal as that would indeed be too busy

 

[Deb T.]

She's still in Dover! This must cost a fortune! Wonder why they aren't going to an anchorage in the North Sea or something

She's still there because her main engines have been shut down and she's only using shoreside electical power provided at the dock.

 

[FSU Girl]

Disney officially cancelled the Magic sailings through October 2.

 

[BadPinkTink]

yup just got the email for my September European cruise

 

[Lill]

Disney officially cancelled the Magic sailings through October 2.

I just saw. So sad.. Was about to come here to say that we cancelled yesterday. I didn’t want to pay in full as had gut feeling it will be cancelled.. lost my onboard booking benefits but well well... it was too much money to pay even for 125% FCC.

edit: thought I’d posted in the cruise meet forum in BadPinkTink’s thread

 

[mmmears]

Disney officially cancelled the Magic sailings through October 2.

Yep. The writing has been on the wall for a long time now but it's good that they finally made it official. We cancelled our Magic cruise before PIF date because just waiting for DCL to do it was too painful, but that still leaves flights, hotels, and tours to cancel. It's sad news, but not really unexpected.

 

[TinkTatoo]

It’s hardly a surprising with all the travel restrictions in Europe and the fact the Magic only came over to here to dry dock and bring crew home. I don’t know how anyone could realistically expect late European summer sailings to actually go ahead, given the situation and with no crew.

We were booked on the EBTA and the 7 night Russian in August and as much as I would have loved to cling onto the hope that we might sail, given the severity of the situation, it was never going to happen. We’re rebooked next summer and even then, unless there’s a vaccine, I’m not sure how cruising will work

 

[gismo1554]

Not a surprise but I was still hoping the WBTA would still happen as they have to get the ship back. I guess the two ports being cancelled was the final nail in the coffin. Now I need to decide what to change to! Just wish they had decided last week as spent a very early morning booking things lol

 

[fishingfool999]

Magic left Dover this morning on Her way to Anchorage off Southampton?

 

[harriet2]

Magic left Dover this morning on Her way to Anchorage off Southampton?

She's turning around? Maybe getting (and disposing of) water?

 

[fishingfool999]

Yes, now the trackers are showing "Destination - Dover".

 

[SamFaniam]

I think she hast to be underway to use her desalinators. Plus, she had been sitting for quite a while. It is probably useful to get her up and running fully now and then to make sure everything is operating correctly.

 

[DCLDVC1]

I think the Magic will sail back to the US empty after the dry dock.

I finally got a prediction correct!

 

[SamFaniam]

I finally got a prediction correct!

Please start predicting good things!

 

[BadPinkTink]

The Magic is now on the way back to Dover, after her day out in The English Channel

 

[BadPinkTink]

Update May 2021

Its now been 1 year since The Magic started her journey to Europe. Its so interesting reading all the comments, how many people were so sure the ship would return to USA.

 

[BadPinkTink]

well its time to update this post.

The Disney Magic has completed the summer 2021 UK staycation cruises and has now stated the transatlantic crossing with no passengers. According to shipmapper, The Magic is on the way to Ponta Delgado.

After a very successful summer season in The UK, its interesting reading back on this thread.

 

[BadPinkTink]

Monday 4 October 2021
Depart London Tilbury
At Sea - Atlantic Ocean
Destination Ponta Delgada

Tuesday 5 October 2021
At Sea - Atlantic Ocean
Destination Ponta Delgada

Wednesday 6 October 2021
At Sea - Atlantic Ocean
Destination Ponta Delgada

 

[BadPinkTink]

Update on The Magics Transatlantic Journey

Thursday 7 October 2021
At Sea - Atlantic Ocean
Destination Ponta Delgada