November 6, 2013 - Magic from Miami

[colachdec]

I'm sorry to say this, but we have had to cancel this cruise. I hope everyone has a great time!!

Sorry you had to cancel
Hope you have a chance to cruise again soon.

Welcome to all the new bookers!
80 days

 

[Donna3271]

We just had damage to our inground pool. New liner and new cover so we are good to go. However, we still have friends living with us. It is getting old. They need to move out soon.

OMG! That is TOUGH!!!! Ben Franklin said it best "Fish and houseguests smell after 3 days"! I can't even imagine having people living with us that long! You are an awesome friends! I am glad your house was OK, and you were able to fix the pool.

This will be a well-desevered vacation for you!!! We are excited to see the Magic! We are on the 8/26 Alaska cruise next week. When that is over, I can put my full efforts into planning this one!!!

 

[jrvikngfan]

I'm sorry to say this, but we have had to cancel this cruise. I hope everyone has a great time!!

We hope everything is ok and you get to cruise very soon.

 

[jrvikngfan]

I've been there on the Western. They have this cute trolley you can take around town. It is hop on-hop off. You can get it right off the pier. It stops all over, Hemmingway's house, the southernmost point, etc... You really do not have to pre-book anything (unless you want to do a water activity). We also stopped at Margaritaville on the way back to the ship.

So do you guys catch a trolley on your own once you arrive in KW or do you purchase a Disney excursion? We booked an excursion (biking) since the excursion description said the train wasn't a hop on and off situation and we didnt want to miss the chance to get pictures, etc. we would also like to keep costs down if we can and I have always heard excursions booked with the cruise line are usually over priced. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[jrvikngfan]

Anyone interested in a fish extender group? I am not sure that it has been talked about at all.

Mousefan5,
We did our first FE on the last cruise and it was so much fun. For those less crafty folks (like myself and apparently OMalley) a smaller group is nice. We just did little gifts one day of the cruise that we delivered to the others who were interested. We ended up with 15 families which isn't large to some cruisers who have been doing FE for awhile, but we gave gifts to each person in each stateroom, so the number of gifts added up fast. With this being a smaller ship and less than 90 days to go , should be easier to manage for anyone interested.

Let me know... I am game for FE if anyone else is.

 

[Littleone68]

Mousefan5,
We did our first FE on the last cruise and it was so much fun. For those less crafty folks (like myself and apparently OMalley) a smaller group is nice. We just did little gifts one day of the cruise that we delivered to the others who were interested. We ended up with 15 families which isn't large to some cruisers who have been doing FE for awhile, but we gave gifts to each person in each stateroom, so the number of gifts added up fast. With this being a smaller ship and less than 90 days to go , should be easier to manage for anyone interested.

Let me know... I am game for FE if anyone else is.

We would be up for it. Had fun with it last time.

 

[Donna3271]

So do you guys catch a trolley on your own once you arrive in KW or do you purchase a Disney excursion? We booked an excursion (biking) since the excursion description said the train wasn't a hop on and off situation and we didnt want to miss the chance to get pictures, etc. we would also like to keep costs down if we can and I have always heard excursions booked with the cruise line are usually over priced. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

hi, We totally did it on our own. It is literally right off the pier. Really, no need to buy from Disney. Save some money. My son just turned 12, and Disney excursions charge 10 and above the adult price. These tours usually charge 12 and under the child price, so I book independent when I can.

The trolly is great (NOT THE TRAIN)!!! Hop on- hop off. Especially if you want to go the the most southern point. It is too far to walk there from the ship.

 

[mousefan5]

I am interested in a fish exchange. I organized it last time so I can do the same. I will start to compile a list of those interest and start brainstorming ideas. I know my daughter enjoyed this on our last cruise.

 

[Ferrentinos]

Hi all - We are looking to book this cruise! It will be our second aboard the Magic and I really hope that we can make this trip work! I'll subscribe to the thread and hope to have a definite booking at this time tomorrow! It will be me, DH and DD2 - her 3rd birthday is right after we get home. I REALLY hope that this works out for us!!! We were aboard the Magic last summer (2012) when it was out of NYC and we LOVED it!!!!

 

[jellojatdisney]

I recently booked 3 kids and myself on cruise. I usually take kids on Disney Cruises alone as I was only able to convince DH to join us on Alaska Cruise. I think this is our 8th as I am a bit obsessed with Disney Cruises. We live in NJ and kids have off Thursday-Friday. It will be me , DS 13 , DD 11, and DD 9. Would love to meet up with others.

 

[jellojatdisney]

I am interested in a fish exchange. I organized it last time so I can do the same. I will start to compile a list of those interest and start brainstorming ideas. I know my daughter enjoyed this on our last cruise.

Please count us in fish exchange

 

[Spiny Norman]

Mousefan5, I pm'd you ...but count us in on FE, too. I hope a few more will join, makes it fun! Thanks for offering to organize it!

 

[mousefan5]

Mousefan5, I pm'd you ...but count us in on FE, too. I hope a few more will join, makes it fun! Thanks for offering to organize it!

Got your message. Thanks. I will go over all posts this weekend and get a list going. Should be fun.

 

[mousefan5]

Mousefan5, I pm'd you ...but count us in on FE, too. I hope a few more will join, makes it fun! Thanks for offering to organize it!

Yes u got your message. I will start organizing the list this weekend. Should be fun

 

[mousefan5]

Calling all cruisers interested in the fish extender. In case you were not sure what there is, you can get tons of information by searching the cruise thread but the short version is that it is a gift exchange between the families that are interested. There are not necessarily any set guidelines for gifts. You could give a family gift or individual specific. You could do one gift or a couple. Participants will need to hang something outside their door. I have a simple decorated canvas bag. Currently there are four families interest (jrviknfan, jellojatdisney, spinynorman, and mousefan5). If I missed you or if you are interested, let me know. I will need to know names of people, ages of children, and room number. There is plenty of time to join. The cut off for participant is typically a month before sailing to allow participants to prepare. Jellyoatdisney, can I have your specific info? Thanks.

 

[Littleone68]

The next two month are going to drag on and on!! Wish it was November already! But, I guess the anticipation is all part of the fun. Can't wait!

 

[jellojatdisney]

Calling all cruisers interested in the fish extender. In case you were not sure what there is, you can get tons of information by searching the cruise thread but the short version is that it is a gift exchange between the families that are interested. There are not necessarily any set guidelines for gifts. You could give a family gift or individual specific. You could do one gift or a couple. Participants will need to hang something outside their door. I have a simple decorated canvas bag. Currently there are four families interest (jrviknfan, jellojatdisney, spinynorman, and mousefan5). If I missed you or if you are interested, let me know. I will need to know names of people, ages of children, and room number. There is plenty of time to join. The cut off for participant is typically a month before sailing to allow participants to prepare. Jellyoatdisney, can I have your specific info? Thanks.

We are in 7064
Ellyn (me)
Logan (DS) 13
Leah (DD) 11
Julia (DD) 9

 

[dave7927]

I am also from NJ traveling with DW, DS13 and DS9, along with their grandparents. Second disney cruise (Dream in 2011). DS13 is shy, but is looking forward to doing things on the boat both with and without his younger brother.

Look forward to seeing you (and everyone else)!

 

[jellojatdisney]

I am also from NJ traveling with DW, DS13 and DS9, along with their grandparents. Second disney cruise (Dream in 2011). DS13 is shy, but is looking forward to doing things on the boat both with and without his younger brother.

Look forward to seeing you (and everyone else)!

Dave7927 we live about 40 minutes south of you in Moorestown. We should try to introduce the boys. My kids are shy as well, but my DS13 has enjoyed going to the pre-teen club on our last 2 trips. He even met a friend on the Alaska trip !!

 

[Donna3271]

Dave7927 we live about 40 minutes south of you in Moorestown. We should try to introduce the boys. My kids are shy as well, but my DS13 has enjoyed going to the pre-teen club on our last 2 trips. He even met a friend on the Alaska trip !!

We are from NJ too and just did Alaska as well!!!
My son is 12. He may want to check out the Marvel area on the ship. He is very shy as well. My daughters will be almost 8 (twins).

What airport are you flight out of? I may need to book La Guardia. Newark's fares to MIA are high!!!

THANKS!!!