June 15, 2012 - 2 Night Getaway on the Disney Magic from NYC!

[tinkerbelltwins]

I am happy that I don't have to pack too many changes of clothing, light suitcase.

Me too! Course I say that now, but I'm sure that my clothes piles will get larger as time approaches.

 

[jandj524]

So happy to be 2 weeks from sailing

Been busy so haven't been around much - just caught up....

Beth - thanks for the great graphic http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44644712&postcount=494 (I will send a thank you to Millipie as well)

Cayla - congratulations!

Happy Birthday month to those celebrating a very special birthday on the cruise

Happy planning everyone

 

[bbn1122]

I do not know about eveyone else...but I am so excited for this very short cruise....I have looked a the Statue Liberty Webcam from yesterday and watched the Magic come and go....WOW!!!

I can not wait...

Someone has a post on the forum with the link to the webcam....

less than 2 weeks....is it 12 days.....

....I still need to get a new bathing suit....ugh!!!

 

[padalyn]

When you get back, I would like to hear about the NYC embarkation, seeing the sights in the harbor, etc.

I have to say it was pretty painless. Once you enter the terminal on the lower level, you take a HUGE elevator up to the upper level. There is a lot of signage to direct you to your castaway club level, or to an area for first time cruisers. Like in Port Canaveral, you get a boarding card, and then off to the walkway to board. This is a little different. You are "keyed" onto the ship before you get to the outside walkway (covered). Once there the walk is short and has a couple of turns. There is a short ramp to get onto the ship and your name is announced and from there it is business as usual.

I hope that explains what you were looking for - are you looking for more information about the on ship process?

have fun on the Magic, I want to know a few things after, one is what time the port opens and two is everyone about the 8 day, I'll be doing on of them in August

Michael had set up a special precruise even - we were on a ferry boat and greeted the Magic as she passed Lady Liberty. We had HUGE speakers onboard and played the Fantasy's horns at the Magic, the crew were exstatic...it was GREAT. Plus we got to see her new bumper sticker! We got back to the port at noon, since the ship hadn't arrived until 11:15 at the terminal, there was no point in getting there any earlier. Since I will be on the June 10 cruise, we are planning to have our ride pick us up at 10am for a 10:45 embarkation. There isn't much point in getting there any earlier, since they have to clean everything as well as loading stuff. There were many porters for luggage, security was fairly easy...the agents were laughing at my stuff! I had packed all my wine and liquor in file boxes and used my industrial grade wheels to haul them around. One commented "this box is ALSO full of booze - this girl can drink!" We took a case of Strongbow Cider, 13 bottles of wine, 1 box of sangria, 1 liter of Amaretto, and half a liter of sweet tea vodka...ended up bringing home 2 bottles of wine, 2 bottles cider & the amaretto (unopened). I tell people if you are bringing stuff on board, be sure to have a receipt for that bottle - this way there is no question about tax/tarrif

 

[traceyfitz]

Less than 2 weeks for you guys! I'm on the July cruise, and am very much looking forward to hearing details about your cruise, so that I know what to expect.
Have a fantastic time!

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Hi All!
We're not on this sailing but we are on the July 13th 2-nt weekend getaway cruise. If you don't mind, I'd love to hear all about it when you return. If anyone can post their Navigators, it would be greatly appreciated! I'd especially love to hear what shows are playing in the WD Theater & movies in the BV Theater.

Thanks & have a great cruise!

It won't be long now!

 

[kritter]

Can't wait for next week!!

 

[NJMermaid]

you are a pro,the pre cruise boat ride sounds marvelous,very special treat.I bet you are having a great time on all your cruises,you could drink me under the table. I never wrote that phrase before,it is sort of old fashioned,bu then,so am I,now that I am fifty.

 

[mindelmouse]

So how does it feel to be fifty??? Got that AARP all geared up and ready to go??? It really hit home when I got the real application in the mail. DH said to join for the discounts....go figure

Anyway my 50 buddies....can you guys let me know your real names for our get together...gonna be kind of wierd to call you by the disboard names...

 

[DMMarla07860]

So how does it feel to be fifty??? Got that AARP all geared up and ready to go??? It really hit home when I got the real application in the mail. DH said to join for the discounts....go figure

Anyway my 50 buddies....can you guys let me know your real names for our get together...gonna be kind of wierd to call you by the disboard names...

My real name is Julia, but people really do call me Marla(don't know why got that name freshman year of high school during basketball season and it still is used by some, was only used by 5 or so people back then anyway as well)

 

[DMMarla07860]

I have to say it was pretty painless. Once you enter the terminal on the lower level, you take a HUGE elevator up to the upper level. There is a lot of signage to direct you to your castaway club level, or to an area for first time cruisers. Like in Port Canaveral, you get a boarding card, and then off to the walkway to board. This is a little different. You are "keyed" onto the ship before you get to the outside walkway (covered). Once there the walk is short and has a couple of turns. There is a short ramp to get onto the ship and your name is announced and from there it is business as usual.

I hope that explains what you were looking for - are you looking for more information about the on ship process?



Michael had set up a special precruise even - we were on a ferry boat and greeted the Magic as she passed Lady Liberty. We had HUGE speakers onboard and played the Fantasy's horns at the Magic, the crew were exstatic...it was GREAT. Plus we got to see her new bumper sticker! We got back to the port at noon, since the ship hadn't arrived until 11:15 at the terminal, there was no point in getting there any earlier. Since I will be on the June 10 cruise, we are planning to have our ride pick us up at 10am for a 10:45 embarkation. There isn't much point in getting there any earlier, since they have to clean everything as well as loading stuff. There were many porters for luggage, security was fairly easy...the agents were laughing at my stuff! I had packed all my wine and liquor in file boxes and used my industrial grade wheels to haul them around. One commented "this box is ALSO full of booze - this girl can drink!" We took a case of Strongbow Cider, 13 bottles of wine, 1 box of sangria, 1 liter of Amaretto, and half a liter of sweet tea vodka...ended up bringing home 2 bottles of wine, 2 bottles cider & the amaretto (unopened). I tell people if you are bringing stuff on board, be sure to have a receipt for that bottle - this way there is no question about tax/tarrif

lol about the huge speakers. I was thinking we should get there around 10:30-11:00, so seems like from what I have heard from random people I was about right on time for going

 

[mindelmouse]

My real name is Julia, but people really do call me Marla(don't know why got that name freshman year of high school during basketball season and it still is used by some, was only used by 5 or so people back then anyway as well)

Julia - I don't think we knew you were part of the "50" club...welcome. Right now I was referring to NJmermaid and BCBN (I think that's the name)...we all turn 50 in June and were meeting in my room at 4 pm on embarkation day for a drink to celebrate....please join us....I'm in the Roy suite....

 

[DMMarla07860]

Julia - I don't think we knew you were part of the "50" club...welcome. Right now I was referring to NJmermaid and BCBN (I think that's the name)...we all turn 50 in June and were meeting in my room at 4 pm on embarkation day for a drink to celebrate....please join us....I'm in the Roy suite....

I'm not part of the 50 club, was just saying my real name Sorry for the cunfusing in that post

 

[DMMarla07860]

So is anyone else that cruised the Fantasy worried the magic might not live up too what it once was? I sure am, hope I am wrong though

 

[NJMermaid]

Hello Mindelmouse and 1122,
My real name is Suzy.
hello there.

 

[padalyn]

lol about the huge speakers. I was thinking we should get there around 10:30-11:00, so seems like from what I have heard from random people I was about right on time for going

might be a bit early unless you are platinum, we arrived and walked right on, but the ship was deadheaded from Florida. Usually they don't let folks on until after 12

Julia - I don't think we knew you were part of the "50" club...welcome. Right now I was referring to NJmermaid and BCBN (I think that's the name)...we all turn 50 in June and were meeting in my room at 4 pm on embarkation day for a drink to celebrate....please join us....I'm in the Roy suite....

Cathy and I qualify...we are 51 now. Would we be able to visit the suite? She has never seen it and I would love for her to get to!

So is anyone else that cruised the Fantasy worried the magic might not live up too what it once was? I sure am, hope I am wrong though

different type of ship all together...you won't be disappointed. The crew is much friendlier I think.

 

[DMMarla07860]

might be a bit early unless you are platinum, we arrived and walked right on, but the ship was deadheaded from Florida. Usually they don't let folks on until after 12

we are Platinum, well 10:30-11:00am is the time we think about, because we are driving, and I'm guessing there might be lots of people parking at port. Don't know if it it hard to find a spot or not If it's easy then we most likely will just try to arrive at 11:00am or a little after. I know we boarded the Fantasy before 12:00pm when we cruised in April, but I know there have been times where we have gotten on at 12:00pm as well

 

[mindelmouse]

Cathy and I qualify...we are 51 now. Would we be able to visit the suite? She has never seen it and I would love for her to get to!


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I've never seen it before either...you are absolutely welcome to come by

 

[jenny105]

We're in single digits! 9 days to go!

We're planning on getting there around 11:30-12. We're about 30 minutes from NYC and my sister is driving us. I was going to park at the port but the last time I was there it was only $15/day. Now I believe it's double that!

 

[DisneyTrek]

We're in single digits! 9 days to go!