March 3,2014 Magic Bahamas cruise

[Minniemoomoo]

PIF today, so I took a look. I'm afraid they're all booked.

Thank you I appreciate it!

 

[Minniemoomoo]

Hi Minniemoo! Did you decide to add the February 28th Magic Cruise to your itinerary? If so that cruise is still showing cabanas available. I'm not eligible to check this March 3rd one yet. We booked a cabana for the 28th! Pretty excited about that (Merry Christmas to me I guess! ; I suppose I will let my DH spend a little time on the hammock... if he stays on my nice list!).

We are leaving on a cruise Wednesday on the Magic. I was going to check pricing and OBC for the cruise prior for a possible B2B.
I think it would be great fun to try it.

 

[Emzed]

We are leaving on a cruise Wednesday on the Magic. I was going to check pricing and OBC for the cruise prior for a possible B2B.
I think it would be great fun to try it.

Cool! Well.. it sounds like there are a few of us doing the B2B and the more the merrier! Enjoy your cruise. Post any "reviews and revelations" you may have afterwards here!

 

[Sinderelly]

Hi Sinderelly! There are a few of us here who are sailing on B2B including the 28th You, Cajun Princess and I and possibly more (Minniemomoo was considering it as well). My family has never attempted this before but we are looking forward to the experience. From what I'd read in posts on other forums regarding this phenomenon it seems like Disney runs a reasonably seamless transition. Mdwoodman (in this forum) has offered advice about how this works; I have to get my list of questions organized... I'm coming up with a few!

Glad to see there are other B2Bers. For some reason the idea of a B2B is really exciting. I need to take notes from Mdwoodman too.

Does anyone know if there is an FE list?

 

[mdwoodman]

Glad to see there are other B2Bers. For some reason the idea of a B2B is really exciting. I need to take notes from Mdwoodman too.

Does anyone know if there is an FE list?

Standing by for those questions. Fire away!

 

[Emzed]

Standing by for those questions. Fire away!

Okay... here we go:
When completing the "online check-in" for the second cruise do we need to submit a requested check-in time?
I have heard we are to advise them that we are B2B while on board. To whom should we give this information?
How long are we expected to vacate the ship? How, when and from where do we re-board?
We have the same stateroom; can we really leave all our things on the ship?
Are we required to gather at the muster station again?
Will we have the same stateroom attendants, waiters, etc for both cruises? Should we tip separately or upon completion of both?
I have heard that B2B-ers are able to board the second leg earlier than other passengers but have limited access to facilities. What has been your experience?
Okay... that should do for a start. Any additional information you might have would also be appreciated.

 

[mdwoodman]

Okay... here we go:
When completing the "online check-in" for the second cruise do we need to submit a requested check-in time?
No. There is a place in the online check-in for the first cruise where you can mark that you're going on another cruise. No need to request a check-in time (you'll be boarding before the earliest check-in time).
I have heard we are to advise them that we are B2B while on board. To whom should we give this information?
Tell your stateroom host or hostess. If you're in the same cabin on both cruises, you just leave all of your things in the cabin. If you're changing cabins, you'll have to pack up but everything will be moved for you.
How long are we expected to vacate the ship? How, when and from where do we re-board?
After breakfast, you'll walk off the ship and go through immigration and customs (nothing to declare, obviously, since you won't have your belongings with you) but instead of walking outside, you make a right turn and go back up the escalator to the check-in area.
We have the same stateroom; can we really leave all our things on the ship?
Oops, I was early on this answer! Yes, you simply leave everything unpacked in the cabin. After you re-board, they'll have the barriers up because they'll still be cleaning staterooms. If you need to go back to your room for any reason, you may.
Are we required to gather at the muster station again?
Unfortunately, yes. They'll be taking roll call and you need to be there to register.
Will we have the same stateroom attendants, waiters, etc for both cruises?
Since you'll be in the same stateroom, you will have the same host/hostess - unless he or she is getting off the ship for some reason (like end of contract) but that's not likely. You can request the same waiter and assistant waiter but it's not guaranteed. If you don't request them, you will probably be at a different table with a different team.
Should we tip separately or upon completion of both?
Gratuities are automatically added to your KTTW card. Of course, you are free to adjust the recommended amounts up or down as you desire. You will be given envelopes with receipts for each Cast Member to whom the tips will be paid. It's entirely up to you if you want to give them the envelopes at the end of each cruise or both at once at the very end.
I have heard that B2B-ers are able to board the second leg earlier than other passengers but have limited access to facilities. What has been your experience?
Yes, you will be back on board early, probably between 10:00 and 10:30. Many of the facilities will be closed until 11:00. The Cove Cafe will definitely be open.
Okay... that should do for a start. Any additional information you might have would also be appreciated.

I'll think about it a bit and see if I have anything else to add.

Michael

 

[Emzed]

Wow!! Thanks Michael! That all sounds good and if you think of anything else... I'm all ears

 

[Sinderelly]

Yes thank you Michael! Great info. Very interested in learning all I can about the B2Bs. We are changing staterooms so we will be packing everything.

 

[Minniemoomoo]

We decided not to do a B2B. We had already borrowed points from DVC to stay at the parks and we would lose them to cancel our plans... So maybe next time. They are offering super rates for that cruise for sure.

 

[wld4mky]

All paid and ready to sail. Palo dinner resi secured.
Lets go!!!!

 

[wld4mky]

Oh and just one more thing. I was wondering how the FE list is coming and is there a cutoff date that I missed reading in a post? Anxious to get started with some gifts. Have a few ideas. but looking forward to making them.

 

[Emzed]

Has anyone else booked a Palo Brunch? Has anyone booked any excursions? For those of you on a "back to back" are you visiting Nassau on the first, second or both? If anyone has BEEN on a Nassau excursion and loved or ... "not-so-loved" it let us know.

 

[Sinderelly]

Oh and just one more thing. I was wondering how the FE list is coming and is there a cutoff date that I missed reading in a post? Anxious to get started with some gifts. Have a few ideas. but looking forward to making them.

I really would like to be included for the FE list. Is there an existing list. Does this group have a FB page?

 

[Sinderelly]

Has anyone else booked a Palo Brunch? Has anyone booked any excursions? For those of you on a "back to back" are you visiting Nassau on the first, second or both? If anyone has BEEN on a Nassau excursion and loved or ... "not-so-loved" it let us know.

We are booked for Palo brunch. One of our fav activities. We love to eat!

I'm not sure what we will do in Nassau yet. The only activity DH and I discussed is getting off the ship to go to Starbucks for our frappacino/Wifi fix. We will probably stay on the ship at Nassau for the other cruise.

Last Jan (on the Dream) we wondered around a bit, went to the straw market and some of the shops. The vendors are a little aggresive but we didn't have any major problems just politely said no.

 

[mdwoodman]

Has anyone else booked a Palo Brunch? Has anyone booked any excursions? For those of you on a "back to back" are you visiting Nassau on the first, second or both? If anyone has BEEN on a Nassau excursion and loved or ... "not-so-loved" it let us know.

Palo brunch and Palo dinner booked. We are almost certain to stay on the ship in Nassau. On our last trip to Nassau, we did go to the pirate museum and enjoyed it; it was actually quite informative and well researched - not just the tourist trap I was frankly expecting.

 

[Minniemoomoo]

New FE list

Cheer25mom
Minniemoomoo
MallieGirl
Dubblewide
Time4disney
wld4mky

Adding a new group to FE list:

Donald and Sonya (already listed as Minniemoomoo.

Adding:
Danny, Princess,Stephanie and Mina
All adults. I will post staterooms later.

Getting close to 70 day mark!

 

[Sinderelly]

Adding a new group to FE list:

Donald and Sonya (already listed as Minniemoomoo.

Adding:
Danny, Princess,Stephanie and Mina
All adults. I will post staterooms later.

Getting close to 70 day mark!

Please add us to the FE list:
Two adults Jim and Kathy
Stateroom #6648

 

[jenifred]

Hello everyone!

We are also escaping Mardi Gras this year and joining you on the Magic. It will be Me, DH and DD6 and DS3 and my parents. (And yes, I am geauxlsutigers' daughter.)

I would definitely recommend Palo's brunch. The food and service is excellent. I know it sounds odd, but the grape and gorgonzola pizza with a balsamic reduction is really good.

Also, for you Castaway Club folks, I saw a post that DCL just rolled out a new gift bag. No more backpacks...Yay!

See ya real soon!

 

[WDWFANCBIIIME]

Hey Guys I cannot wait for our cruise I am in a 1 bedroom suite and cannot wait!!!

Its me 20...
My younger brothers 10 - 11 Mom and Dad and our best friends two girls 6 and 10 and 2 adults

We are all absolutely thrilled and cannot wait! This is half our parties first cruise and the rest 2nd / 3rd

I do not know if we will be doing the fish extenders yet but I wanted to introduce myself and say it'll be here soon

Also we are doing Palo Bruch so maybe we will see some of you there!!!

I would love a DIS meet of some sorts would be fun

Have a Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year!