Interesting chatter about the Magic/Adventure

[JM_97]

I think they could use some scraps/artifacts from the ships and put them at the Beach Club or something. Or have like a "Hall of Fame" kind of thing. But no way they'll get the entire ship.

 

[jwalk03]

Seriously. Cut it into movable sections, move it, and reassembly it on site. Remember, the Magic is the only Disney ship to be built in two pieces at different shipyards, with the two halves being welded together. So there is already a seam.

Maybe they could just dig a canal from Port Canaveral to Disney World and sail it there!

 

[Mags2002]

Do not listen to absolutely anything that any CM says about anything happening with the ships. It is ALL speculation and gossip.
Crew simply do not know, and are not told anything at all about specific ships or operations.
What is true however is that crew want to try the Adventure, but not stay. It is not because it is a different culture. It is because of the demanding nature of the work. Short 3/4 night cruises so it is extremely repetitive, never any port stops so the incentive to work for a cruise line to travel is not there, and sea days are EXTREMELY HARD WORK.

 

[JM_97]

Do not listen to absolutely anything that any CM says about anything happening with the ships. It is ALL speculation and gossip.
Crew simply do not know, and are not told anything at all about specific ships or operations.
What is true however is that crew want to try the Adventure, but not stay. It is not because it is a different culture. It is because of the demanding nature of the work. Short 3/4 night cruises so it is extremely repetitive, never any port stops so the incentive to work for a cruise line to travel is not there, and sea days are EXTREMELY HARD WORK.

I'd imagine it's nothing different from office gossip. It might be true but it's all rumors.

 

[BrokeMack]

We all know the real facts come from WDW bus drivers.

 

[tvguy]

Are you trolling?
There's huge, and then there's huge. Artemis is 98 meters. Magic is 294.
It took 12 hours to move Artemis 4 miles. It is 60 miles from the port to the park. That's 7.5 DAYS.
Granted SLS is full of liquid and the interior of a cruise ship is mostly air, the sheer volume of it is staggering.
Have you seen how many cars utilize 528 at rush hour? This is not even remotely feasible.
I'll buy you a drink at Epcot if I'm wrong.

Hey, they moved the Spruce Goose over 900 miles. This is only a 60 miles. The Spruce Goose was three times as wide and the Magic, but only one third as long.

 

[BrokeMack]

Hey, they moved the Spruce Goose over 900 miles. This is only a 60 miles. The Spruce Goose was three times as wide and the Magic, but only one third as long.

Science is fun. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square–cube_law

Do we have a bet? 1 Epcot beer to be purchsed by the loser for the winner in the event the DCL Magic is either transported to Seven Seas Lagoon or sold/scrapped.

 

[tvguy]

Science is fun. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square–cube_law

Do we have a bet? 1 Epcot beer to be purchsed by the loser for the winner in the event the DCL Magic is either transported to Seven Seas Lagoon or sold/scrapped.

No. Because I don't think the Magic is going to be retired.

 

[Moonspinner]

lol

But on another note
I have also heard from two different dining teams that no one wants to go to the adventure, and that yes it is because of culture. One CM from the Philippines even told us he would be closer to home so it would be better for him but that he still did not want to go because of the culture. He said politely, “It’s just different.”

You couldn’t get me on that ship either

 

[RedHead0186]

Do not listen to absolutely anything that any CM says about anything happening with the ships. It is ALL speculation and gossip.
Crew simply do not know, and are not told anything at all about specific ships or operations.
What is true however is that crew want to try the Adventure, but not stay. It is not because it is a different culture. It is because of the demanding nature of the work. Short 3/4 night cruises so it is extremely repetitive, never any port stops so the incentive to work for a cruise line to travel is not there, and sea days are EXTREMELY HARD WORK.

Thanks for sharing, Mags! That's an excellent point about cruises that don't have port stops. I hadn't considered it's kind of a 'double whammy' for cast members-they don't get to get off the ship/have some time off in port cities plus since all the guests are always onboard, cast members don't get a 'break' where the population on the ship is lower because guests are in port (obviously I'm speaking collectively instead of individually).

 

[JM_97]

lol

But on another note
I have also heard from two different dining teams that no one wants to go to the adventure, and that yes it is because of culture. One CM from the Philippines even told us he would be closer to home so it would be better for him but that he still did not want to go because of the culture. He said politely, “It’s just different.”

You couldn’t get me on that ship either

Also, I think the ship is kind of ugly lol

I have nothing against mega ships but the funnels look strange.

 

[Marley21]

lol

But on another note
I have also heard from two different dining teams that no one wants to go to the adventure, and that yes it is because of culture. One CM from the Philippines even told us he would be closer to home so it would be better for him but that he still did not want to go because of the culture. He said politely, “It’s just different.”

You couldn’t get me on that ship either

I'm sure the "culture" criticism involves tipping in some way. I know the Wonder crew members were always relieved when the Australian season ended and the ship went back to the U.S. where the passengers are familiar with the tipping process and more generous in the tips they leave for the crew. Given its geographical location, I'm sure the crew members on the Adventure are making far less than what their colleagues are making in the states.

 

[Moonspinner]

I'm sure the "culture" criticism involves tipping in some way. I know the Wonder crew members were always relieved when the Australian season ended and the ship went back to the U.S. where the passengers are familiar with the tipping process and more generous in the tips they leave for the crew. Given its geographical location, I'm sure the crew members on the Adventure are making far less than what their colleagues are making in the states.

I would think definitely a huge part of it

 

[Mags2002]

Thanks for sharing, Mags! That's an excellent point about cruises that don't have port stops. I hadn't considered it's kind of a 'double whammy' for cast members-they don't get to get off the ship/have some time off in port cities plus since all the guests are always onboard, cast members don't get a 'break' where the population on the ship is lower because guests are in port (obviously I'm speaking collectively instead of individually).

Yes, people don’t often realize quite how intense sea days are; you work longer hours than port days and always have to be “on”. It’s quite exhausting.
I can’t speak for other departments, but the Cast usually have a lot more time off than other crew, which is much less on the Adventure. Sea days are always tricky with so many character appearances and shows all crammed in together. It’s hard for performers to rest and recover at that pace.

 

[Becx N Gav]

I have seen some wild ideas on the internet before but getting the Disney Magic to Disney World may be the wildest. There is no way on earth that is feasible!

Tokyo Disney Sea is right up on the coast!

 

[Becx N Gav]

Yes, people don’t often realize quite how intense sea days are; you work longer hours than port days and always have to be “on”. It’s quite exhausting.
I can’t speak for other departments, but the Cast usually have a lot more time off than other crew, which is much less on the Adventure. Sea days are always tricky with so many character appearances and shows all crammed in together. It’s hard for performers to rest and recover at that pace.

There also seemed to be a lot of shows that are repeated throughout the day/cruise!
Must be very hard work and the location is supposed to always be hot and humid, some of the shows are outdoors! I really don't know how they do it!!

 

[DCL58]

lol

But on another note
I have also heard from two different dining teams that no one wants to go to the adventure, and that yes it is because of culture. One CM from the Philippines even told us he would be closer to home so it would be better for him but that he still did not want to go because of the culture. He said politely, “It’s just different.”

You couldn’t get me on that ship either

Same. Heard from multiple cast members that are friends that some cast members who already went to the Adventure are begging to get back to a US based ship and that very few cast members want to transfer to the Adventure. Cultural differences are too great. That includes guests not tipping.

 

[holula]

Same. Heard from multiple cast members that are friends that some cast members who already went to the Adventure are begging to get back to a US based ship and that very few cast members want to transfer to the Adventure. Cultural differences are too great. That includes guests not tipping.

I’m surprised Disney didn’t roll gratuities into the fare for the Adventure. They don’t learn as the exact same thing happened in Australia.

 

[DCL58]

I’m surprised Disney didn’t roll gratuities into the fare for the Adventure. They don’t learn as the exact same thing happened in Australia.

Does Disney cruise line ever learn anything? I’m beginning to think they don’t.

 

[RedHead0186]

I’m surprised Disney didn’t roll gratuities into the fare for the Adventure. They don’t learn as the exact same thing happened in Australia.

I can imagine that might be difficult from a website perspective. Some cruises have gratuities included in the fare, while others don't? Let alone that seems wayyyyy more than Disney IT can handle (lol), I would think that would be confusing for those shopping for cruises.