Do you know, I think it is the Castaway Cay update that always makes me want to book a
Disney cruise -- especially when you include pictures with the characters, the blue water, and your boys thoroughly enjoying their lunches! So much fun!!!
You know that is why we LOVED the 5 night cruise with the two day stop at CCay... not sure why they are stopping that one... it was great! It really makes for a fun day, wait till you see the next set of photos and updates!!!!
WOW! I just stumbled upon this report and read the whole thing! What a wonderful trip...... The boys look like they grew so much since June!
I have many questions.......We are booked on the 7 night western itinerary on the Fantasy in August..... Yes, prime hurricane time
Your posts about the choppy seas has me concerned!
Did you start giving the Bonine before you embarked? Also, how did the boys like the Magic after being on the Dream? Also, our formal night is night 2...we were thinking of going to Palo instead, did you notice a big difference in how guests dressed from formal night to semi-formal night? Thanks Jen, I'm really enjoying reading about your adventures and how fun to sail with extended family!
Hi Diane!!! WOW!!! GOOD for you! We have that cruise booked too, but not till November. I didn't know you were going on another cruise! Did you just decide? Going with Leslie and co again? The Mexican Riviera doesn't get the same storm patterns I hear, so maybe you get some unsettled weather along the way but then once you get to the region it will be better. The Bahamas are more suspect apparently...
Regarding Bonine, yes. We took it the day we left. The boys too. They have to take it twice a day. The kids version is a 6 - 8 hour pill... the adult dose once a day. Depending on Matthew's age, he might be big enough (weight, etc.) to take the adult version. Get it and take to your pediatrician to see.... Then he only has to take it once, AND it isn't chewable... Eric will probably have to go with the kids chewable... I would be safe vs. sorry, and Bonine is much better than Dramamine IMO -- even the non-drowsy Dramamine... I saw a lot of people with patches behind their ears... my DMIL also used our sea bands, which helped her... I can't stand them, though, they ruin my outfit LOL!!!!
The Magic was very different from the Dream for OBVIOUS reasons... but I have to say there were some elements from the Dream that they could have adopted to the classic ships... some of the buffet offerings for breakfast, for instance, and a few other things... now the Magic didn't have the same upgrade that the Wonder had for the Outlook Cafe and bar etc. for adults ... and I really missed that. Would have liked to have it for cocktails before dinner, or after dinner.... they had music in the evenings, it was nice because of the location and the view... You all would have liked that too I believe. The Outlook Cafe on the magic is only coffee drinks. Not a regular bar... Some of the ship looked a little worse for wear, well, maybe just a little neglected. Not on purpose, but I think b/c they were going in for drydock. I hope before the 2013 sailings they retrofit the Magic like the Wonder. I don't mean to say that to complain, I STILL felt it was a Disney cruise experience, AND it was awesome, but I have been a little spoiled on the Dream, and missed some of the features from the Wonder... The kids didn't seem to notice too much, they still enjoyed the club activities, the pool area, etc. They didn't get to do the Aqua Duck, obviously, and the technology in the kids club was not as elaborate, but Disney is still Disney. FOOD at dinner, etc. was great... NO complaints at all... Formal night MORE people did dressy dress-up I think then they "down played" it on Semi Formal -- like you might to a spring daytime wedding, event, etc... Like in June, with sparkles and even capris and such... but I had boys in ties and shirt both night, maybe a little more dressy with their slacks/shoes grey and black, vs. khaki and ties with loafers for semi.... and I wore a long Maxi dress for Semi Formal... Matt didn't wear a tie, just a jacket on semi Formal night... And it was more casual cut, light color, etc. So as with anything on these cruises, I think go with what you like!
I will look forward to hearing about your time b/c you are going on the Fantasy before us!!! I CAN'T wait!!!! I will say after that 7 night cruise, I won't do anything shorter, unless it is another 5 night... 4 nights with family seem too short. As a couple it is great. but for a family vacation, that 7 night is gold!!!
catching way up. When we cruise someday I will have you and Anita walk me through all the fun, you forget after time and I have no idea how to do with with the kids. I am waiting for the shopping pics and the future cruises you booked!
Oh you know that is how we all get the confidence and knowledge to do anything at Disney -- it is called help eachother sort things out with those in the know!!! LOL!!!!
I am wrapping up the CCay photos tonight, the TR tomorrow, and then!!!! OFF to my PTR for SUMMER!!!! (will include my Feb adult cruise getaway in there as well!!!!)
Boys looked really cute with their ties on 
