Magic's Dry Dock Changes Announced

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

wide awake:

Why would that cause you to not go on DCL? I guess I don't understand how one small thing would create such a reason to not cruise with them.

 

[castlegazer]

I feel that Movies under the Stars is AWESOME!!!! It truly is from an experience standpoint. What are your reasons for not liking it?


I for one am excited because we sail on Princess and are now changing to DCL due to our kids and this is something we would miss from Princess (not to mention our butler but that is a different story).

 

[cats04]

We are booked on the Sept. 24th-Oct. 1st Western. Looks like we're the last cruise before dry dock. Do you think this will effect our service/experience? Has anyone sail right before a dry dock? Any input? Thanks all!!!

 

[Jazzman]

I noticed there was no mention of wifi access during the drydock changes, yet that was something that had been heavily rumored recently. Anyone have additional info on that?

-Jazz

 

[TootyJane]

Of 2005? 2006?

I was wondering this too. 2005 or 2006? Anyone? TIA

 

[kikipug]

i hope bermuda is one of the new ports in 2007! I am dying to go to bermuda again and would love to cruise there, esp aboard DCL!!!!

Bermuda is my favorite place on earth... DCL NEEDS to go there!!!! (Especially since I moved to FL 2 years ago, and miss that easy Boston-Bermuda cruise!!!)

Dark & Stormy's... the next specialty drink for sailaway parties!!!

 

[mark_story]

I noticed there was no mention of wifi access during the drydock changes, yet that was something that had been heavily rumored recently. Anyone have additional info on that?

-Jazz

I've heard the rumors as well and have read that it was just a matter of time before they do it. Anyone heard anything?

 

[goofymama]

I noticed there was no mention of wifi access during the drydock changes, yet that was something that had been heavily rumored recently. Anyone have additional info on that?

-Jazz

Pardon me ... but what is wifi???

 

[Mike_in_FL]

Pardon me ... but what is wifi???

WiFi is short for Wireless Fidelity and is used to refer to wireless networks such as you can find in hotels, Starbucks, airports or in some homes. If you have a computer equipped with wireless capability (built-in or with a wireless card) you can access the internet via these networks (often for a fee ).

Hope this helps,
Mike

 

[wide awake]

I don't like MUTS because it forces people to listen to the movie if they want to be outside, some of the Princess reviews even talked about hearing it from their balconies !!! Spiderman was mentioned...also music videos...I don't force others to listen to my choices, I don't want to listen to theirs. As it is now the music on deck 9 is contained in each area...if I don't like it I can sit on another part of the deck, and if I want quiet I can be on my balcony. If I want to be on deck at night I want to see the stars and hear the ocean, not some loud action flick with lots of special effects...my definition of a stupid movie...lots of noise and action necessary when there is no story. So to all who were curious, that is why I won't be on DCL once MUTS is installed, which just leaves more room for the rest of you.

Edited to add that I didn't mean the above to sound snotty, but I really hate all the noise that seems to be necessary in today's world. Whatever happened to peace and quiet and enjoying your own thoughts ?

 

[CPM]

I'd love to see them cruise to Alaska!!
I also love the outdoor movie idea. reminds me of the dive in Movies at the Universal resorts, they are a big hit.
Love the expansion of the kid's area too.

 

[cali4niacruisin]

MUTS seems to be having a bit of the same affect here as it did on the Princess boards when it was added there. People either love the idea or hate it, not much middle ground.

Cirque Du Soleil did the same thing on the Celebrity boards when it was announced. Many loyal Celebrity cruisers said they would never sail with Cirque because it ruined their ship. They were saying that before the first cruise with Cirque even set sail. Now that Cirque has been in place for a few months, it is getting pretty good reviews. We were on Celebrity in March and loved the Cirque Bar.

The bottom line with these types of changes is that some people dislike the idea of change and assume it will be for the worse. Makes more sense to me to wait until things are up and running and we get some feedback on the results before deciding that Disney ruined their entire cruise experience by adding a new feature.

 

[SueEllen]

I would expect that Disney would contain the "noise" from the movies the same way as bands and the sail away is now. You can hear it in that area, but if you move to another area of the ship it's muffled.

I think it's a neat idea, and would hope that they do it in a way that would not affect the serenity of sitting outside stargazing.

Sue Ellen

 

[American Scrapper]

Eveything sounds great!! I was wondering what they had planned for the dry dock. We are sailing the first Western cruise after drydock later this year and will be excited to see the changes! Cali4niacruisin, it is still not to late to join us!! It would be nice to see you again!

Kathy

 

[lbgraves]

I also agree that they should be able to contain the sound from the movie the same way they do now with the music. Disney doesn't want to drive anyone away.

 

[txaggie94gigem]

I thing the jumbotron idea is great but i also hope it is not on all the time! It will be neat to have for parties and special movie nights but i hope it doesn't run nonstop with videos and shows all day long! Knowing disney, i don't think it will...

i am also excited to hear about the spa changes.... A really hot "hot tub" in the tropical rainforest full of aromatherapy scents would be heaven! That's the only thing the rainforest needs...plus more warm benches!

 

[Euphscott]

Just like on Princess boards, most of the vocal crowd AGAINST the video screens are people that THINK they won't like it. Instead of experiencing the screens and then returning to say they dislike them, it's speculation.

I sailed aboard the Grand Princess which has the MUTS. I LOVED the feature. Even during the day it was a nice touch to watch a movie out by the pool. If I wanted a quiet pool to lounge by or to hear music, there were alternative pools to visit. The system Princess used was remarkable in that you could literally walk around the corner into the area next to the main pool and you could not hear the sound system. It's no different than the movie theaters indoors. If you walk by you MIGHT hear some of what is going on, but you can just move away a bit and you don't have any idea it's there. But for those that choose to be in the theater or in the pool area, it is a nice feature.

Carnival is also adding some screens on their ships. These things are VERY expensive. The cruise lines would not be adding them if they were not popular features with those that experience them.

So please, before you weigh in that you would hate this, give it a chance before you wail. Once you experience it, I think you'll find it a nice addition and option. And if it is not your cup of tea, there is plenty of open deck space and public rooms you can go escape to.

And yes - we had a balcony three decks below the MUTS on the Grand and we were not in the least disturbed by the movies at night (daytime we were too busy to ever check).

Kudos to DCL for adding a nice new attraction.

 

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Euphscott: Very well said!

I couldn't have said it any better. I agree with you. Don't knock it until you try it.

I have noticed when I have cruised on DCL when there is a deck party with the band once you walk away from the area you don't hear it anymore. I had a balcony room on Deck 7 (2 decks below the party) and didn't hear any of the party out on our balcony. I believe the same will happen with the movies.

 

[Talking Hands]

My only question about MUTS is how it would be accessible to those who are HOH or deaf.

 

[din]

Who ever is going after the dry dock, please let us know how is it? We are on the Christmas 2005 and looking forward to it. The family loves outdoor movies.

We use to live in a city that had outdoor movies during the summer. Now we get our fix at drive in movies!!!