Live from the Halloween Magic

[Theresa McDowell]

Originally posted by SweetSpot


I will bring home copies of all the Navigators for Dave and have also been able to get a couple of all the new kids menus. I will check to see if I can get any copies of dinner menus if they are different than what is posted.

Off to Art of Entertaining.

Just for the record, my offer still stands. If anyone gets a copy of the current dinner menus to Dave from Marietta, and I see them up on his sight, I will send him some money to keep his wonderful site open.

 

[jlawall]

Thx for sharing your Halloween cruise with us!!

 

[wide awake]

Hope all of you have a wonderful time !! SweetSpot, sent you an email.

 

[SweetSpot]

Weather here is still wonderful. Yesterday was really windy but today it is perfect. Already did Art of Entertaining and had my morning wine tasting.. gotta love port at 10:30AM. Also went to see an animator from the Incredibles. They are planning on showing the movie on the ship on Friday. Our Premear movie is Ladder 49. Tonight is formal night and Golden Mickeys.

The menus so far have been the same as the ones posted. The only difference is the outside of the menus have changed and are very nice now.

The suite is wonderful. We do hear noise from above but it is no worse than when we were in 8576 the last two years except we hear a great deal of creaking. It was really bad the first night and kept us awake but we are getting use to it. We keep joking after we saw the pictures of the ship when it was in two pieces and wonder if we should be concerned. It can't be so bad we are attempting to book the same room again. The neat little things are the special treats delivered daily, Sessions booking was heaven, yesterday the special trick or treats brought to the room and a special find the Mickey's treasure hunt for the kids. Ana is the concierge we have dealt with most and she is wonderful.

Last night went to Palo for dinner and had Milan as our server. he was truly excellent. Made us feel very special, took care of our every need yet had the really unique balance that allowed us to have our time to spend alone together. He also took the time to talk to us for a bit one of my favorite parts of the cruise getting to know the CM's. PJ is currently on vacation but will return soon. Also found out the Alex at Diversions is no longer on the ship. Such a sad lose for the Magic.

Hi Wideawake: Got your email and so happy to know that you enjoyed your cruise. I had a couple fru fru drinks for you already. Off to lunch.

 

[SFed]

I assume that you guys are talking about Miguel from Peru. I met Migeul at the ESPN bar (man am I going to miss that place) on our first cruise many years ago, and have had the pleasure of hanging out with him on two others.

I certainly have had a number of rough mornings as a result of his bartending skills. I consider him a friend and hope his wedding was a success.

Does anyone know if he was planning on returning to the Magic? Also, if anyone has a forwarding address or email please PM me.

 

[SweetSpot]

No sorry I was talking about Miguel from the Phillipines. A little bit of rain right now so stepped into the Cove to check email otherwise a beautiful day.

 

[KEH]

Hi again. Have just come back from High Tea at Palo - really good but I am now very full!

I just overheard a CM at Guest Services telling his colleages that the Magic will be going back to Grand Cayman next week. Don't kniow how firm that is but I thought it might be of interest for anyone crusing next week.

Sfed - the Miguel I mentioned was from Peru. I know what you mean about the rough mornings!

 

[staylor]

That is so great that you did a DIS trick or treat. What fun!
I cannot wait to hear more.
One question, are they still charging for yoga and pilates?
Thanks
Staci

 

[jel0511]

I just overheard a CM at Guest Services telling his colleages that the Magic will be going back to Grand Cayman next week. Don't kniow how firm that is but I thought it might be of interest for anyone crusing next week.

Yes, it's true. We received a call from DCL on Friday that we will indeed be sailing to Grand Cayman on the 11/6 Magic. Keep the ship in good shape for us!!! Have a wonderful time this week!

 

[Masonpips]

PJ is currently on vacation but will return soon.

Which means he should be on board for our New Year's cruise -

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

We love PJ!!!

 

[lbgraves]

Originally posted by SweetSpot
a great room steward Don.

SweetSpot, is this your Host, Don? If so please tell him that the Graves from 11/15 room 7010 say hello! He was so sweet with Kaitlyn & William. I hope that it is him. They would love to say hello when we are on the ship next month!

 

[dzneprincess]

Karen and family! Try not to cry too much since we are not sailing with you this year! LOL I cant believe you DIS halloweiners sailed without me this year! LOL I hope you all are having a great time and if you see Ginger or Deena tell them Amanda says hi!

 

[NAT&MAGSMOM]

Could someone please find out for me when PJ will be back???

I agree with Mason....I cannot cruise without PJ.......

Can someone ppppppllllllleeeeeaaaassssseeeeee find out for me?

Thanks
Phyllis

 

[staylor]

How's it going on the cruise? Hope you're having a fantastic time. Anyone know if they still charge for yoga/pilates?

 

[mickey squared]

We agree about how great Don is! We were in the Roy suite last year with my autistic sons, and he was so caring towards them. He was also very funny for my girls, they loved him. We ended up writing DCL and commending him for his great job. We thought he was the best CM for us on the whole trip and told them so! (Unfortunately, this past Sept., we had someone who was very lackluster and couldn't compare!) Just wondering, can you request room stewards? Just curious.

 

[disneygatorfan]

I hope PJ is back in time for my December 11 cruise. He's the best Head Server EVER!

 

[lbgraves]

Originally posted by mickey squared
We agree about how great Don is! We were in the Roy suite last year with my autistic sons, and he was so caring towards them. He was also very funny for my girls, they loved him. We ended up writing DCL and commending him for his great job. We thought he was the best CM for us on the whole trip and told them so! (Unfortunately, this past Sept., we had someone who was very lackluster and couldn't compare!) Just wondering, can you request room stewards? Just curious.

Don just went out of his way to help us. In the afternoon after dragging the kids away from the pool on my own I was a bit challenged. He started talking to them and got them to calm down while opening the door for me. I am also afraid of getting a host & server that wont measure up to our first cruise experience.

 

[jjgarv]

Is Robin on the Cruise staff still of the MAgic? We always thought he looked like Robin Williams! He was hilarious! Especially in hosting the newlywed game, do they still have that?

 

[faireygod mother]

We were in St maarten today and it was great. The weather was great as well. We rented a jeep and drove around the whole island. The French side is much nicer. The price of gas here is over 5.00 a gallon. What a surprise.

We went to High Tea and there were only a few people there and no one appeared to be from the Dis board. Still have not met anyone.

I highly recommend Palo for brunch. High Tea was okay, but not worth the money.

Tomorrow we are in St Thomas.

Tonight Ladder 49 is playing and it was also tropical night. Disney did have tricer trat for the children and a costume contest for the adults later that evening. It was nice that they changed formal night.

 

[faireygod mother]

Today we were in St Thomas. The wether was great. I have now been to Magan Bay and Sapphire Beach. Both are great. Magan's Bay is more for sunning and swimming. Sapphire beach is great for snorkeling as well as swmining.

Magan's Bay cost 3.oo per adult and they did not charge us for the children. The taxi ride from the ship is 6.00 per person including children.