First Disney Cruise ever...HELP!

[Rebecca Pocahontas]

I am an experienced cruiser and a Disney fanatic, but I will be going on my first Disney cruise in February to Castaway Cay/Key West. I would love information about anything about the Disney Magic. What to do, what not to do. Anything helpful would be amazing.

Anything about the shows, the pools, Castaway Cay, character meet and greets. There will be 3 of us, all over the age of 21 in my party. What are some of the best things that aren't exactly "meant" for kids? Also, we love trivia on the other cruises. Do Disney cruises have group games.

Anything at all would be very helpful! Thanks!!

 

[MickeyEarrings]

One of the best things you can do is to read trip reports written by people who cruised a similar itinerary...

 

[Uncleromulus]

Do yourself a big favor and get the Passporter Guide to DCL!!

Will answer many of your questions--then use these boards to refine things or for more personal detail!!

 

[Neptune's Fork]

Are you looking for specific info on the Magic, or Disney Cruise Line in general?

 

[squirk]

And feel free to search this board for threads with the word "first" in the title. You will find many many threads, several of them less than a week old, already filled with great first-timer tips and suggestions.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I am an experienced cruiser and a Disney fanatic, but I will be going on my first Disney cruise in February to Castaway Cay/Key West. I would love information about anything about the Disney Magic. What to do, what not to do. Anything helpful would be amazing.

Anything about the shows, the pools, Castaway Cay, character meet and greets. There will be 3 of us, all over the age of 21 in my party. What are some of the best things that aren't exactly "meant" for kids? Also, we love trivia on the other cruises. Do Disney cruises have group games.

Anything at all would be very helpful! Thanks!!

Well, for starters - the shows onboard the Magic are Tangled, Disney's Dreams, and Twice Charmed. There's also Pirate night with a special show on the pool deck followed by fireworks.

Frozen Meet & Greet and Princess Gathering require tickets. Those can be reserved during your online excursion booking process (as long as available).

On the Magic the adult dining option (18+) is Palo. I personally prefer the brunch over dinner, but the new dinner menu is better than the old one (IMO). Also there's Quiet Cove (adult pool and lounge area). And there's all the alcohol tasting classes, definitely adult-only. As well as Serenity Bay on Castaway Cay is adult-only. There's always been trivia sessions on all our cruises.

Not exactly sure what you mean by "group names"?