live from Disney Magic Feb 14th -- Almost Emergency

[JanDave]

Hi Demswalsh:

How are things on the Magic today? Anyone injured? I sure hope no one was injured from this. Please keep us posted when you have time.

Thanks.

Jan

 

[demswalsh]

Sorry they are also having internet satellite problems.

Here's what happened with the fireworks --

about 1/4 of the way through one misfired and hit the side of the ship. The next one misfired and landed right next to palo's and started a fire. That set off the fire sprinklers on deck 10 aft. Our assistant server is part of the fire team. He said it was a HUGE mess because the Captain sent everyone to the Pirate buffet instead of Palo's. The people working the buffet were scared to death because they had no idea the buffet was on fire -- it wasn't. The captain then sent everyone to the right place and everything seems ok. All brunch's at Palo's today were cancelled, but dinner's were ok. Our Assistant Server told us that Fireworks are a sign of distress, so Disney has to let everyone know what they are doing first and then this happens ... They haven't said if they will or won't be doing fireworks again.

Hope this clears everything.

 

[sherekhan]

Sorry they are also having internet satellite problems.

Here's what happened with the fireworks --

about 1/4 of the way through one misfired and hit the side of the ship. The next one misfired and landed right next to palo's and started a fire. That set off the fire sprinklers on deck 10 aft. Our assistant server is part of the fire team. He said it was a HUGE mess because the Captain sent everyone to the Pirate buffet instead of Palo's. The people working the buffet were scared to death because they had no idea the buffet was on fire -- it wasn't. The captain then sent everyone to the right place and everything seems ok. All brunch's at Palo's today were cancelled, but dinner's were ok. Our Assistant Server told us that Fireworks are a sign of distress, so Disney has to let everyone know what they are doing first and then this happens ... They haven't said if they will or won't be doing fireworks again.

Hope this clears everything.

THANK YOU for posting! It's good to know what happened as I'll be getting on board next week. My take-away from this is that the drills and the safety procedures worked and based on your info and the earlier post from DISGAL520 ("We were told on our 1/27 cruise that the ship is pointed into the wind before any fireworks are set off so the fireworks go off the back of the ship. "), it would be a good idea to watch the Pirate celebration from the fore of the ship just in case!

 

[taswira]

demswalsh - Thanks so much for the info.

Just curious - Is Captain Tom still aboard or have they switched out?

As much as I love the fireworks, I really would not mind if they discontinue them for safety reasons. I am confident they will do everything to keep passengers safe, but I am concerned about the risk to the crew. Anyway, I do hope no one was injured and that any damage on the ship was minimal.

 

[Babs417]

 

[woody73]

Thanks for the reports.

Woody

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Thank you for letting us know. I just have to say that Disney is the best and they will keep every one's safety in mind.

 

[taswira]

****

I only WONDERED if Captain Tom was onboard because I just got off the Magic on Feb. 3rd and was CURIOUS. ****I like all the captains but like many repeat cruisers I do have my favorites so I asked.

As for the fireworks - I LOVE the fireworks. I said that "I really would not mind if they discontinue them for safety reasons."****


If no one was injured and damage on the ship was minimal, THAT is what is important.

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

*****

Anyway, as one who has enjoyed the fireworks and LOVE them - I also would rather passengers and crewmembers be safe - if it meant that they couldn't continue.

 

[kritter]

Oh my gosh!! I bet this will make Disney rethink the fireworks now!!!!!!!

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

I am glad everyone is O.K.

 

[LadyShiva]

Nevermind.

 

[DiaLady]

Wow! Glad to hear everything worked out. I'm sure there will be lots of discussion, but when you play with fire your sometimes get burned. Considering how long they have done fireworks (twice a week for a couple of years), it is pretty impressive that they have only had one incident!

I'm sure they will figure out the cause and come up with a good solution.

Thanks for all the updates!

 

[dixieslanding]

oh please...

the fireworks are incredibly awesome and something that Disney has LOTS of experience with. If there was a misfire i'm sure it was handled safely and quickly. Plus, this is a metal ship, not a woodend boat.

It would be VERY VERY sad if the fire works were discontinued. They are INCREDIBLE. I can remember the cruise director saying... 'remember, this isn't Epcot' and I can remember us reacting... 'are you sure?' .. and 'WOW', and 'Amazing'.

Please people, this is Disney. One of the most professional companies around. Let's not get crazy. The fireworks are extremely well managed and safe.

 

[plutospup]

I love fireworks and look forward to seeing them on our next cruise, BUT...

We were on the "Fire Cruise" March '02, when the Magic's aft funnel was on fire. At about 5 a.m. everyone had to go to their muster stations with their life vest. Fortunately the fire was extinguished, and by 7 a.m we could return to our staterooms, but Studio Sea, Buena Vista Theatre, and the Mickey pool were closed for the remainder of the cruise.

The Magic is made of metal, as Dixielandings said, however, there are a LOT of flammable materials on the ship, including tons of fuel. That is why fire is always the number one concern on any ship.

 

[Babs417]

WOW I think you just lost your ears!

 

[kritter]

Anymore word on this??!!!

 

[kritter]

I love fireworks and look forward to seeing them on our next cruise, BUT...

We were on the "Fire Cruise" March '02, when the Magic's aft funnel was on fire. At about 5 a.m. everyone had to go to their muster stations with their life vest. Fortunately the fire was extinguished, and by 7 a.m we could return to our staterooms, but Studio Sea, Buena Vista Theatre, and the Mickey pool were closed for the remainder of the cruise.

The Magic is made of metal, as Dixielandings said, however, there are a LOT of flammable materials on the ship, including tons of fuel. That is why fire is always the number one concern on any ship.

WOW!! That must have been really scarey to be on board during this.. You had to stay at the muster station for two hours??? WOW!!!!!!

 

[yankeegal64]

We were on deck 10 watching the fireworks and my DB and I both just happened to look at the firing point when the malfunction occured. I was so impressed at how Disney handled it. The Pirate Party continued and there were 2 quick "codes" called. The CMs in the Pirate Party didn't miss a beat even though they knew something was up. They kept everyone occupied while security searched the ship. I actually had words with a fellow cruiser the next morning. He was in front of me at Guest Services and whining about his wife being traumatized because a security officer entered their stateroom to check their veranda. Then came the "What is Disney going to do for me?" speech. It just went all over me and I told him he should be ashamed that Disney was looking out for his safety and he was trying to get something out of it. These type of people will be the reason that the fireworks will be cancelled.

 

[woody73]

. . . It just went all over me and I told him he should be ashamed that Disney was looking out for his safety and he was trying to get something out of it. These type of people will be the reason that the fireworks will be cancelled.

I'm proud of you!

Woody