Disney Magic stuck at Castaway Cay due to wind

[Joshua_me]

I wonder why Disney picked Epcot for the free admission.

Why not just a choice of any one park ?

 

[LMO429]

I remember the last night of the podcast cruise the boat was rocking quite a bit on our return back to port canaveral. I know my balance was off for a day or two afterwards from all the rocking back and forth. I much rather be stuck a day or two then deal with the boat rocking in bad weather and my safety being in jeopardy. I can't even begin to imagine how uncomfortable and scared I would be in 50 mph winds.

 

[crazydisneyman]

Remember that the people stuck on the Magic now have to call their airline and change their flight IF THEY CAN.

And who pays for the schedule change? Unless you booked through Disney, I suspect that the passengers will pay.

The entire airline industry is just beginning to recover from all the Mid-Atlantic storms so the passengers may not be able to rebook for a Sunday flight. Now what do they do? That may mean loss of work if they have to be back to work on Monday.


More on the story at:

http://www.wesh.com/news/22555339/detail.html




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Armand

I understand what you are saying but this wasn't DCL's fault. This IS why you have trip insurance. It covers situations like this.

As a traveler, I always allow for a bit of flexibility in the schedule so that when these things happen, and they always do, it won't be a disaster. Examples: flights canceled, luggage lost, money or documents stolen or lost, reservations canceled or not received, etc.

I am not trying to lecture anyone, just to give some advice because I have been in these sitautions before, so I expect the unexpected.

 

[Iggipolka]

Hurm. We're going to be on the Magic next month and while it does sound like Disney has taken care of both those on the ship and those waiting to board, I really hope that we have warmer, calmer weather and an uneventful cruise!

Oh..and yes, we did buy trip insurance.

I'm impressed by how Disney is handling this!

 

[DisneyKevin]

We will take it Kevin considering it has been in the 20s-30s here with over 3 ft of snow and 40 mph winds on two days this past week. LOL And not improving either. We have another snow storm on the way Monday into Tuesday.

It's 10 degrees warmer in the tropics. Woohoo!

C'mon down......the weather is chilly.

 

[FireDancer]

This is one of those "accept the things you can not change" moments. Being stuck on the boat is not ideal and neither is being stuck off the boat but until we find a way to control the weather and make it do our will we are at its mercy.

Disney doesn't have much choice. If they risk the trip and something happens it would be much worse then a little expense to change or re-book a flight or having to call work and say you'll be back a day late. Again, not ideal, but better then bobbing around in the Sea waiting for the coast guard.

 

[jeanigor]

This is one of those "accept the things you can not change" moments. Being stuck on the boat is not ideal and neither is being stuck off the boat but until we find a way to control the weather and make it do our will we are at its mercy.

Oooo!!! Like Sean Connery in The Avengers?

I tried to find a pic of him in the full highland regalia, but came up empty.

 

[FireDancer]

Oooo!!! Like Sean Connery in The Avengers?

Yes, only less kilty.

 

[starwood]

We are on our way down to Florida right now and were hoping to get to the port to see the Wonder sail. Looks like we may get to see both.

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

I was wondering if anyone had an update. I Googles it but didn't see any update. I suppose no news is good news, wondering if our friends were able to get on with their trip or not?

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

I did just find that they were scheduled to board and depart today. Well, that is good and hope they have better weather.

 

[WebmasterJohn]

I was wondering if anyone had an update. I Googles it but didn't see any update. I suppose no news is good news, wondering if our friends were able to get on with their trip or not?

There is a thread on the cruise board with live updates from people both on the Magic during this and waiting to get on the Wonder - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2395681

You can skip to the end if you want to catch what's currently going on.

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

Wow, great!!! Thanks!!!

 

[Halbleib1]

It's 10 degrees warmer in the tropics. Woohoo!

C'mon down......the weather is chilly.

Yeah but at least they dont have the snow to dig out from. LOL Oh well the snow is nice for awhile. But spring can come now. Also better snow than a hurricane or other bad storm.

 

[Halbleib1]

This is one of those "accept the things you can not change" moments. Being stuck on the boat is not ideal and neither is being stuck off the boat but until we find a way to control the weather and make it do our will we are at its mercy.

Disney doesn't have much choice. If they risk the trip and something happens it would be much worse then a little expense to change or re-book a flight or having to call work and say you'll be back a day late. Again, not ideal, but better then bobbing around in the Sea waiting for the coast guard.

So true. I would rather lose a little bit of money and have some inconvenience than to risk my life.

 

[Joshua_me]

Yes, only less kilty.

"Less kilty" !

 

[two-foxes]

This is just why you buy the trip insurance...

Could not agree with you more! We had to file a claim for a trip delay on DCL a few years back and it was the best investment. We were reimbursed for all but a bottle of wine We don't cruise with out it!!!!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Yeah but at least they dont have the snow to dig out from.

Yes.....that's why we live here.

And Disney World.

 

[Joshua_me]

Hmm...

Could people stay on Castaway Cay while they were "trapped" there, or did they have to stay on the ship ?

Or, perhaps go back and forth ?

Is the island a walk on or do you have to tender there ?

Is this enough questions for one post ?

Yes, I think it is.

Right ?

 

[LeahZ]

I updated my news story with info from a Disney Cruise Line press release.
Kathy went over today and took pictures of the ships in port.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Disney_cruise_ship_stuck_at_Castaway_Cay.htm