Live from the 1/3/04 Magic

[Buckleybunch]

Have fun in Key West-

 

[BAKAROMA]

You are the last 7 day sailing before we go 1/17. So all your info and cruise report are vital to my sanity. It is great to hear your weather is good. Hope you are enjoynig KW.

 

[PhotoLisa]

Here's a screen capture from a few moments ago of the ship at port in Key West.

Hope it posts . . . never embedded a photo here before.

 

[Verandah Man]

Good Job PhotoLisa!!!

 

[SeaSpray]

Have a great cruise!!!!

 

[jlawall]

Love those live pics, have a great time!!!

 

[cjsmith]

Just got back from the castaway cay club party. It was quite large and we had both Diversions and Rockin d bar. Brack and LvTravel were both there and I greatly enjoyed spending some more time with them. The DIS meet was great and it was so much fun to meet those that you have been talking to for months.
The captain did say that they were looking at different cruises and ports for 2005 and that we should be looking for an announcment. He also said that the rumors for the 3rd ship are alittle ahead of time, nothing is being done yet.
Grand Cayman was wonderful. Spent the day shopping and at 7 mile beach. Tomorrow we're off to Cozumel.
Have a great week everyone!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by cjsmith
Just got back from the castaway cay club party. It was quite large and we had both Diversions and Rockin d bar. Brack and LvTravel were both there and I greatly enjoyed spending some more time with them. The DIS meet was great and it was so much fun to meet those that you have been talking to for months.
The captain did say that they were looking at different cruises and ports for 2005 and that we should be looking for an announcment. He also said that the rumors for the 3rd ship are alittle ahead of time, nothing is being done yet.
Grand Cayman was wonderful. Spent the day shopping and at 7 mile beach. Tomorrow we're off to Cozumel.
Have a great week everyone!

Thanks, that's what I'm waiting to hear about the different cruises and ports for 2005. Rae and I will be joining Disneyland in celebrating our 50th Birthday's during 2005.

 

[jlawall]

New ports of call for 2005 would definitely interest this family! How about Hawaii????

 

[mmouse37]

Glad you are enjoying your cruise but I am so jealous!!!! We were on the Magic this week last year.

Waves were so large at Grand Cayman that we could stay there. We had an extra night in Cozumel and most of the crew got the night off...one wild night in Carlos & Charlies!!!

MJ

 

[Mjasp]

Carolyn...Have a great cruise. We really enjoy your live reports.

Joanna

 

[GoofyFD]

Bring on the Bahama Mamas, Have a great cruise.

 

[awatt]

Where would you recommend going on 7 mile beach?

 

[jlawall]

Keep those reports coming!! How's the weather??? It's getting really cold up North!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by jlawall
Keep those reports coming!! How's the weather??? It's getting really cold up North!!

Yea, more like frigid!!! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

 

[MarkLem]

Hi All
I'm on board now as well, so thought I'd tag on this thread. The Dis meet was great, lots of people.

On Grand Cayman, did Capt Marvin's for 2 snorkeling dives and Stingray City. Poopy and Amy from here were also on our boat. It was a great day, smooth & sunny. Saw 2 huge moray eels on one of the snorkeling dives next to Stingray City (the Captain lured a 6 footer out with some squid, held him up (underwater of course) for the cameras. Can't recommend Capt Marvins enough - lots less $$ than the Disney excursion, more snorkeling, and a free rum cake to boot. The driver also dropped us off at the Holiday Inn beach along 7 mile beach. We spent about 2 hours there before taking a taxi back to the beach. There are water toy rentals (boats, etc) good swimming & snorkeling right off the beach, a bar with food, everything you could want. It was excellent.

Cozumel yesterday (Wed) was great. Did Disney's Dolphin excursion at Chankanab for the kids. It actually was very good. Weather was sunny int the 80's, just like everyday ut today.

THe shows on board are very good, expecially the new Golden Mickeys. TOnight is Dreams and we are looking forward to it.

Last night was the first bad weather (20 ft waves, kept me awake a bit but the kids slept right on through). Today it's our first overcast day and mildy rough. Can't complain though since every day so far has been bright and sunny and smooth!!!!!

Palo's was as good as everybody says, the other restaurants are OK. Our serevers (Inyo and Zaldi) are excellent.

Tomorrow is Castaway Cay, should be great!

We are more than satisfied, being this is our fisrt cruise ever! We will be back to do it again probably next year.

 

[MNmom]

Thanks for the updates. I have been reading very closely as we leave in 8 days!!!

So Dreams is on THurs. Night??? When was Golden Mickeys??

There seems to be some changing of the show schedules since the Western 12/6. If you could let us know which shows you saw which nights, that would be fantastic.

We are on the next Western and hope the weather stays fantastic!!

Enjoy CC

 

[Hack1vball]

Hey Mark!
My mom and I are sitting, reading your post and are sooo jelous... but happy for you. 26 Degrees here at home. 3 Intches of snow on the way. Please tell dad what a great time you had so we get on that cruise with you next year. Guinnes and Mr. Biggens are great infact headed down their now. See you soon.

-Kate

 

[ExecuMom]

MN - We were on last week's NYE Eastern. They had Golden Mickey's on Wednesday night and Disney Dreams was Thursday night.

Hope that helps.

Enjoy your cruise!!! Only 400 more days until our next one!!

Michele

 

[Jeanny]

Hey Everyone~!
just popping in on Carolyn's thread....
It's very windy and cold today... yep, it's 75 out.. brrr..so we came down and sat out on our verandah!! Heard it's 23 back in providence, RI/Boston, MA area... I hope I missed a lot of snow...

We're having a great time. It's been it the low 80's, usually right around 79 or so on shore & when I get up in the early morning to enjoy a walk up to deck 10 to take some pictures..

HEY ANDY! I miss you, best friend... How's Rae also?? and AnnMorin??? I miss you guys terribly... I think today is THursday, so that means Castaway Cay tomorrow and parasailing for us. YEA..
Just went on the Kitchen galley tours... I volunteer to peel the potato's (Potatoes???) if we get stuck at sea, I'll earn my keep. Tonight is formal night and I ripped a seam on my skirt, so looks like I'll be going semiformal instead.

Went to see Haunted Mansion & Cold Creek Manor last night, going to see Under the Tuscan Sun tonight. Saw Golden Mickey's== and thought of Barb & Tony-- it was great... Roy Disney IS still in it! Saw Hercules.. Can I take him home with me??
GOing to Disney Dreams tonight.

See you guys!! Miss you all... going back to the verandah!