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<font color=teal>I feel like I am in the "Twilight
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I will begin by saying that this was the 8th Disney cruise for Hubby (Rick) and Me (Teri). I want to also add that this was the BEST cruise for us so far!! Mainly because of the wonderful people we met here on the "Dis" boards.
Pre-cruise- We stayed at the Radisson in the whirlpool suite. We really enjoy staying here before the cruise. WE went to Jetty Park Thursday afternoon to watch the Wonder leave.
Friday - we met (ArmandXG) Shaughn & James and (my3m) Anna poolside.
Saturday- We parked our car at the Radisson and were on the first shuttle to the Magic.The service was very good and we were at the Disney terminal within minutes. As soon as we got of the bus I heard my name being called and was greeted by two very charming men. Bob (Goofydrivesacar) and Chris ( AWOLTODAY) We all talked for a few minutes and we made our way across the street to the terminal. We were given boarding pass # 2. We checked in and made our way across the terminal to take pictures and await boarding.
a few minutes later I heard my name being screamed, and met Deanna (Buckifan)We hugged and talked excitedly for several minutes. Then we started meeting lots of "Dis" er's. Chris (AWOLTODAY),and his wife Teena (Choc Marg), Bob (Goofydrivesacar).and his wife Katie (Larue), Heather(Princessh) and her Husband Tim, Dave (Xlt800) and his wife Fran, Sherry (sjcubefofct) and her husband Scott, Melissa (Gocar24), and Kristin (Kritter)
11:45 we started boarding, They let wheelchair guest and Concierge level Guest board first. A few minuted later they called us boarding pass # 2. We had our pictures taken and entered the Atrium as the welcomed "Rick and Teri for their 8th time."
We went up to Topsiders and had a bite to eat. Then we went to our room and put our magnetic signs on out door, Then it was off to our "Dis" Meet in the Promenade Lounge. WE met up with the same people we had met in the terminal as well as many others who had just come aboard like Landee(wndrnmite) and her girls. We took a group picture and talked until it was time for the lifeboat drill.
The lifeboat drill went pretty smoothly. It would have been a lot quicker is everyone would show up ON TIME!!!! we had several stragglers but were done in a matter of 20 minutes.
Now on with the sail away party!!! It is always fun when you are the ones sailing away and several hundred people are waving at you along the way. We felt like Royalty waving at all of the people, who were wishing they were the ones on the Disney Magic.We stayed on deck 10 until we were safetly out to sea. We went back to our room and all of our lugguage had arrived. We dressed for dinner and started our rotation at table 36 in Lumiere's. Our servers were Jose and Abraham. Our Table mates were Barbara and her Cousin Teresa from Vermont. We had a fabulous Dinner and decided to go the the "Welcome Aboard Show" The show was awesome and we were tired but decided to hit the pool and Jacuzzi before bedtime. The pool was very warm and soothing. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
I will continue with day 2 tomorrow.
Teri
Pre-cruise- We stayed at the Radisson in the whirlpool suite. We really enjoy staying here before the cruise. WE went to Jetty Park Thursday afternoon to watch the Wonder leave.
Friday - we met (ArmandXG) Shaughn & James and (my3m) Anna poolside.
Saturday- We parked our car at the Radisson and were on the first shuttle to the Magic.The service was very good and we were at the Disney terminal within minutes. As soon as we got of the bus I heard my name being called and was greeted by two very charming men. Bob (Goofydrivesacar) and Chris ( AWOLTODAY) We all talked for a few minutes and we made our way across the street to the terminal. We were given boarding pass # 2. We checked in and made our way across the terminal to take pictures and await boarding.
a few minutes later I heard my name being screamed, and met Deanna (Buckifan)We hugged and talked excitedly for several minutes. Then we started meeting lots of "Dis" er's. Chris (AWOLTODAY),and his wife Teena (Choc Marg), Bob (Goofydrivesacar).and his wife Katie (Larue), Heather(Princessh) and her Husband Tim, Dave (Xlt800) and his wife Fran, Sherry (sjcubefofct) and her husband Scott, Melissa (Gocar24), and Kristin (Kritter)
11:45 we started boarding, They let wheelchair guest and Concierge level Guest board first. A few minuted later they called us boarding pass # 2. We had our pictures taken and entered the Atrium as the welcomed "Rick and Teri for their 8th time."
We went up to Topsiders and had a bite to eat. Then we went to our room and put our magnetic signs on out door, Then it was off to our "Dis" Meet in the Promenade Lounge. WE met up with the same people we had met in the terminal as well as many others who had just come aboard like Landee(wndrnmite) and her girls. We took a group picture and talked until it was time for the lifeboat drill.
The lifeboat drill went pretty smoothly. It would have been a lot quicker is everyone would show up ON TIME!!!! we had several stragglers but were done in a matter of 20 minutes.
Now on with the sail away party!!! It is always fun when you are the ones sailing away and several hundred people are waving at you along the way. We felt like Royalty waving at all of the people, who were wishing they were the ones on the Disney Magic.We stayed on deck 10 until we were safetly out to sea. We went back to our room and all of our lugguage had arrived. We dressed for dinner and started our rotation at table 36 in Lumiere's. Our servers were Jose and Abraham. Our Table mates were Barbara and her Cousin Teresa from Vermont. We had a fabulous Dinner and decided to go the the "Welcome Aboard Show" The show was awesome and we were tired but decided to hit the pool and Jacuzzi before bedtime. The pool was very warm and soothing. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
I will continue with day 2 tomorrow.
Teri
Your Brother and his Wife were also very funny and nice.
We then went to Topsiders for breakfast. I had a fresh made to order omelett which was very good.
We all did some Disney trivia and got involved in meeting our fellow return cruiser's. We sat near Sherry and Scott(sjcubedofct) and had a great time talking with them. Heather (Princessh) sat with us for a while before she had to leave to get her kids ready for the Dis Trick ot treating. They were giving away 
to dinner. We had a fabulous meal and Our waiter's Jose and Abraham, as well as our Maitre D', John brought me out a beautiful cake 
and sang Happy Birthday to me. Chris (AWOLTODAY), Tenna (Choc Marg), Bob (Goofydrivesacar), Katie (Larue), and their children all joined in. I was also surprised by a lovely gift ( Capt. Mickey which holds a photo) from their Children Samantha, Cody, Elizabeth, and Natalie. What a special day this was for me!! Thank You all so much 
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and were amazed by the costumes. We saw Sonny and Cher, Austin Powers, Cave man and Cavewoman, Little Red Riding Hood and Grandmom/Wolf, The Mouseketeer's, Loose Box Of Crayon's Asst. Pirate's, Mrs. Pott's, Prince Charming, Sleeping Beauty, Minnie Mouse, and sooo many more great costumes. Rick was tired and went to bed but I continued dancing the night away. 
We got over the situation pretty quick but thought this was just plain RUDE!! Anyway, We saw lots of beautiful sights and stopped in Marigot on the french side to shop. The bus driver told everyone to keep their same seats when they returned. Oh well, I guess we were stuck were we were. Marigot is a very pretty shopping area with a mall, and open air market. I found some beautiful sterling silver jewelry that I purchased.The only problem is the vendor ripped me off by $10.00. I really had no recourse beacause she handed me my change out of a $100.00 and walked away. I looked in my bag to make sure I had added correctly, but she had taken the price stickers off. Lesson learned. Make sure you give smaller bills or exact change, and count your $$$ before the vendor walks away. I really love my jewelry and still feel I got a reasonable deal. The sun 
Bob, brought his magic Bullet with him and doubled as Bartender. He mixed everyone up margarita's and we all talked and got to know each other even better. Deanna (Bukifan) and her Husband Rob (Hang On Sloopy) Joined us after the show. as well as Dave (XLT800) and his Wife Fran. We all then procceded tp the " Pirate's Of The Caribbean Party". 
Rick will be soooo excited to get a surprise. Pirate Night was Great!!! It was even better because of my new FRIENDS!!!! 
Back on the open air truck and holding on for dear life 
,We had many sharp turns up and around the mountain ,where it was a contest to see who was going to give in to the right of way. I thought it was kinda fun, but am amazed at the sharp turns ,and tiny small one way lanes. Rick told me "I can never complain about his driving again".
We were kept waiting in the heat for about 15 minutes for Godfrey's 2nd tour truck to meet up with us. There were two people who opted to go back to the Ship and they decided to transfer them to our Truck. Not a big problem except the Woman had to go to the restroom, so we had to wait another 20 minutes (She was in a wheelchair which was no easy task to push in the sand) for them to get back. I am in no way blaming her. When you've gotta go, you gotta go. I just don't think it was fair to make us wait when they could have taken her back in the same truck she came in. So finally, we are on our way. We didn't get to see a few of the stops we were suppose to see as we were running 45 minutes behind.So we were dropped off at Havensight Mall to do some last minute shopping.
