Hi! My wife and I sailed on the Magic in August and we were in stateroom 5522 and it was a great experience. Since our room was a connecting room, I think with 5524 we heard a little noise from the family in that room but it wasn't very bad at all. The location for 5520 is perfect. You are right above the Walt Disney Theater and the Buena Vista Theater is just a few steps down the hall. We even went to one late night movie in our pajamas and after the movie walked right down the hall to bed. Talk about a cool experience!! The room is really convenient to the forward stairwells and elevators. Also, that set of rooms are the only ones in that area so the hallway traffic is minimal. There was some concern that since the room was on deck five with the Oceaneers Lab and club that we would be flooded with kids, but we never saw any, except the kids staying next door to us, because the clubs are located midship and you will be forward. For the money the "secret porthole" rooms can't be beat. You made a good choice!