Magic Sewage Issues

[woody64]

I am also on that sailing as well as the 4/28 sailing, not concerned either.

We are also on this sailing and not concerned.

 

[obsesseddisneyfan]

We're not on until next year for the WBPC. 14 nights on deck 6 midship. I'm very slightly, it's in the back of my mind, worried.

Anybody know what would happen if rooms end up out of service on a completely sold out ship? Especially if you're already at sea? Where would they move you?

I believe they have been holding back rooms on the WBPC. Some people have canceled (saw on the face book page) and those rooms have not been released.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

I am also on that sailing as well as the 4/28 sailing, not concerned either.

We'll be on the 4/28 sailing too! Deck 7 fwd. I'm not worried.

Note: Flushable wipes only appear to be flushable. They cause a lot of problems downstream.
My husband works at a wastewater treatment facility. The other culprits are hair and tampon strings which are both amazingly strong.

I can't wait for our cruise time to get here!

 

[dreamer17555]

I believe they have been holding back rooms on the WBPC. Some people have canceled (saw on the face book page) and those rooms have not been released.

How would someone know the rooms were not released vs just being snatched up quickly? I know several cruisers who are checking day and night for a spot.

 

[happycamper47]

I believe they have been holding back rooms on the WBPC. Some people have canceled (saw on the face book page) and those rooms have not been released.

How would someone know the rooms were not released vs just being snatched up quickly? I know several cruisers who are checking day and night for a spot.

Yep, also TA's are looking at them regularly day and night for clients.

 

[Grandmatoone]

So we were booked on the Panama Canal cruise for April 2026. I cancelled this morning due to concern about the sewage issues, lack of ports and minimal time in each of them (24 hours total port time over 14 days is too little IMO). We also had a cabin on deck 6.

As soon as I cancelled with the Disney agent I went back to the Disney website and searched the Panama Canal cabin options and no cabins appeared. It seems like DCL is holding them back.

 

[dreamer17555]

So we were booked on the Panama Canal cruise for April 2026. I cancelled this morning due to concern about the sewage issues, lack of ports and minimal time in each of them (24 hours total port time over 14 days is too little IMO). We also had a cabin on deck 6.

As soon as I cancelled with the Disney agent I went back to the Disney website and searched the Panama Canal cabin options and no cabins appeared. It seems like DCL is holding them back.

Most canceled rooms take a Anywhere from a few minutes to 30 minutes to return to inventory and by the time that you checked it, somebody might’ve easily snatched it up or it might not have returned to inventory and by the time that it does, somebody else will have grabbed it, and you will not find it.

Being unable to see them does not mean that somebody else did not get it or that Disney is holding them back. In fact, if Disney is going as far as to hold back state rooms for cruises happening in April 2026, then the plumbing issues must be much more severe than previously reported- DCL is not going to give up money easily.

 

[obsesseddisneyfan]

How would someone know the rooms were not released vs just being snatched up quickly? I know several cruisers who are checking day and night for a spot.

No real way to know for sure. However multiple people have released rooms at specific times to let someone book them and they have not shown up. One person even wrote a program to keep checking for the room. It was assumed that the rooms were held back, given to people internally or travel agents. Or they holding them until they have a few and will release them all at once. Who knows what Disney is going to do.

 

[SnowWhite2]

Update on Deck 6 issue: DD is on the Magic deck 6 currently and says that the room is fine and the hallway smells fine. She is mid ship and has walked down to the aft elevators.

She is upset that the Tangled show won’t be performed due to unforeseen circumstances. That is her favorite movie and was the one thing she was looking forward to.

 

[Mags2002]

Update on Deck 6 issue: DD is on the Magic deck 6 currently and says that the room is fine and the hallway smells fine. She is mid ship and has walked down to the aft elevators.

She is upset that the Tangled show won’t be performed due to unforeseen circumstances. That is her favorite movie and was the one thing she was looking forward to.

That’s unfortunate. In all my contracts, I have only seen a few times when the show was not performed at all; usually due to mechanical issues, incredibly rough seas or the cast were unable to perform (sickness/injury).
Luckily, she will get a mini show at RRT!

 

[SnowWhite2]

They have a Stars on Broadway performer on board. I assume that is why Tangled can’t be performed. It is only a 3 nt cruise. I told her to go to that as it is a good performance and the person talks about their life. Saw one on a PC cruise and it was great. Not as great as a stage performance but great in a different way.

 

[Disneyworldlocal]

Update on Deck 6 issue: DD is on the Magic deck 6 currently and says that the room is fine and the hallway smells fine. She is mid ship and has walked down to the aft elevators.

She is upset that the Tangled show won’t be performed due to unforeseen circumstances. That is her favorite movie and was the one thing she was looking forward to.

Sure hope Tangled is back up for our May 2nd sailing. Haven’t seen it before and really looking forward to it

 

[massholemouse]

They have a Stars on Broadway performer on board. I assume that is why Tangled can’t be performed. It is only a 3 nt cruise. I told her to go to that as it is a good performance and the person talks about their life. Saw one on a PC cruise and it was great. Not as great as a stage performance but great in a different way.

Boarding the magic tomorrow. Any information if tangled will be performed?

 

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

On Magic right now. She is in pristine shape no issues whatsoever. We're staying on Deck six also

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Sure hope Tangled is back up for our May 2nd sailing. Haven’t seen it before and really looking forward to it

We just disembarked the Magic yesterday. Tangled was available the first night.
We stayed deck 7 very close to the forward elevators. No weird odors that I could smell.

I have to say, the Magic was our first Disney cruise back in 2007 which we booked in 2005 to get good pricing. Our kids were little then. She still looks beautiful.

I realize my opinion is very biased because I have lost count how many times we have sailed on her since but I would do it again in heartbeat. Our friends that sailed with us were slightly concerned at first that we were sailing Disney's oldest ship and that there are so many newer, bigger options available. By the end of the 4 nights, they loved how easy it was to navigate and agreed that it's a wonderful option to have. CMs were constantly painting the exterior, putting new varnish on the wooden trash bins and towel bins on the pool decks. They are hooked and plan to book a future cruise for their kids and grandchildren. We both booked 2 placeholders for that.

 

[BrokeMack]

Just got off the Magic yesterday. Stayed in 6630. No plumbing or smell issues. Lotta aft vibration though. Otherwise everything was great. If you do Palo, ask for Sandro from Portugal. Best Palo server we've ever had (first time on the Magic though).

 

[tink1970]

Just got off the Magic yesterday. Stayed in 6630. No plumbing or smell issues. Lotta aft vibration though. Otherwise everything was great. If you do Palo, ask for Sandro from Portugal. Best Palo server we've ever had (first time on the Magic though).

We sadly left the Magic yesterday, too! Unfortunately didn't have Sandro in Palo but did for our embarkation lunch in Lumiere's and agree, amazing server.

The Magic is definitely holding up in my completely biased opinion (LOL) and I hope DCL is very thoughtful about when they retire her.