Was Live Now Great Memories From the May 27th Double Scoop Cruise

[Shannon1984]

Thank you for all your posts. It is a wonderful way to start the day by reading these reports. Thank you so much

 

[lbgraves]

What fun! It sounds like Stacey had a ball at the brunch. Can't wait to see some of those shots! Thanks for the word on the HSM on the dumbotron. The kids will love that.

 

[Buddy Bear]

Yep, nothing better than going to work, turning on the computer, getting a cup of coffee, and catching up on your extended family. I guess should be working...

Last November we went to Costa Maya over Thanksgiving, but hurricane Wilma had just visited so the port was still getting back on its feet.

I can't wait to read how things are now. Have a great Costa Maya day!!

Jeff

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

I keep thinking about my sister...Oh right now she is eating breakfast...now they must be getting ready for formal night...I need the days to move quicker!!!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Mary...you knew EXACTLY what I was looking for!!! Thanks so much for the details. That chocolate pot sounds amazing. I'm going to have to try that next time.

We've had Anne Marie for brunch and dinner last time and she was great! SO glad to hear it was a wonderfully delicious time!

 

[Almagetty]

I hope you are all having an amazing time!!

If any of you make it over to Paradise Beach in Cozumel, I would love to read your impressions. We'll be there next week!

Take care of the Magic for us!!

 

[WldWcnWmn]

Thanks so much for the Live Reports! Good to know the theme for the photos is 2x's the Magic.....gonna' have to let our Double Scoop Group know...Thanks for taking the time out of your vacation to post! We really appreciate it!

 

[faireygod mother]

Please fill us in on Costa Maya and the tourist transportation. Hope you all had a great day. Thanks so much for posting.

 

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL


hope your cruise is going smooth???????

been tring to get all my work done. ITS BEEN VERY HOT HERE.


no ocean breeze to cool things down.

nothing new here same oh same oh



ENJOY YOUR CRUISE










gaRRy

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! Checking in from at sea as we are getting ready to dock in Cozumel. I've got my laundry running so thought I would scoot down here for a few minutes.


Yesterday was a beautiful day! Docked in Costa Maya under clear skies and sunshine. We didn't have anything planned as this cruise is all about relaxation for us but I know one large group of DISers was doing a Scuba/Snorkel/Beach Party. Haven't seen them for details on how it went.

Sandi & Larry did the tour with David & Ian and loved it! Larry says he highly recommends it. I'm going to try and get Sandi to log in and give her impressions but if we don't hook up I'm sure she'll post them when she gets home.

The port area of Costa Maya is really cute with the swimming pool and all the little shops. Unfortunately we aren't big fans of fancy jewelry or native crafts so after walking around we just headed back to the ship. Did some swimming, read some of my book, took in the American Buffet at Topsiders and took a nap. We went to the afternoon showing of Twice Charmed. This was the first time I've seen it and liked it a lot. To me it is better than the Golden Mickeys but still not as good as Disney Dreams.

Dinner last night was the Master Chef's dinner. We had one less at our table as KT (one of our Tweens) was doing dinner in the suites with some of the other girls (they did this on the 10 day as well). After dinner we chilled until about 9:30 then headed down to listen to the Beach Bugs and catch Rich Pupura's adult show. Both were very good.

Today is Cozumel and in keeping with our relaxation theme we aren't even getting off the ship. We are tendering in Cozumel and got a detailed sheet in our stateroom last night. Pretty much the same as in Grand Cayman. If you are on a tour that gets you on the tender. If you are on your own show up with your complete party at the Buena Vista Theatre and pick up a tender number.

I believe all aboard tonight is 6 pm.

Tonight is also pirate night and the deck party.

Well that's all for now - I'll check in later. Have a great day everyone!

 

[michelle9343]

Thanks for keeping us updated. I hope you have a great day!!

 

[klineyqueen]

Thanks for the great reports! I am really enjoying your trip

 

[dipdotdarlin']

We are going on the double dip June 24th. Thanks for posting. We are very interested in any details you can give us for our cruise. Did anyone go to Majahaul beach yesterday in Costa Maya? If anyone did, how was it? Also at Cozumel, we booked the Fury Catamaran Snorkeling excursion. We would appreciate any details on that excursion too. Thanks so much.

 

[Diamond_Girls]

what is the master chef's dinner? Is that "formal" night and is it on the Costa Maya day rather than on the day at sea?

 

[ibouncetoo]

what is the master chef's dinner? Is that "formal" night and is it on the Costa Maya day rather than on the day at sea?

Monday, Formal Night, is still a restaurant specific menu (your first three days are menues specific to your location). Thursday, Semi-Formal Night, is Lobster night!!! Oh sorry, sidetracked by lobster. Anyway, after the first three nights, the menu is the same in every restaurant...Master Chef, Pirate menu, Seafood and I forget what they call the last one. If I had my PassPorter I could give you an example of the menues, but, alas, my sister has it.

 

[becka]

Monday, Formal Night, is still a restaurant specific menu (your first three days are menues specific to your location). Thursday, Semi-Formal Night, is Lobster night!!! Oh sorry, sidetracked by lobster. Anyway, after the first three nights, the menu is the same in every restaurant...Master Chef, Pirate menu, Seafood and I forget what they call the last one. If I had my PassPorter I could give you an example of the menues, but, alas, my sister has it.

So if Formal Night is restaurant specific does that mean if you are in AP on Formal Night that is the only night they run the "show"? I had really hoped to be in Palo for formal night and let the kids eat before hand at the buffet but I would not want them to miss AP. DS still talks about the restaurants where all the pictures light up. He would be really disappointed.

 

[lbgraves]

Here are the menus.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL-Navigator-Eastern-Dec/pages/Menu-Animators_Dinner_Menu_1.htm

 

[lbgraves]

So if Formal Night is restaurant specific does that mean if you are in AP on Formal Night that is the only night they run the "show"? I had really hoped to be in Palo for formal night and let the kids eat before hand at the buffet but I would not want them to miss AP. DS still talks about the restaurants where all the pictures light up. He would be really disappointed.

Yes, if your are suppose to be in AP on formal night you will see the show that night. They will not run it again.

 

[WDWLVR]

Hi everyone! Checking in between dinner and the deck party!

Jackie - sorry I never answered your question about Palo. For our cruise the person who did book it was concierge. Don't know if you have to have someone in the party be concierge but it sure didn't hurt. Terry for the photo what the clerk at Shutters told us to do was have the Palo Manager (PJ) call the photo manager about sending someone up. They were busy with the character breakfast that morning but PJ came back and said someone would be there by 12 (our brunch started at 10:30) and they came about 11:30.

So on to today. It looks like they are making great progress with the docks and I wouldn't be surprised to see them starting to be able to dock soon. Of course I'm just going by what I saw from the ship so they might not be as far along as they look. One large Carnival ship was docked so I know they have one open (I'm thinking the Carnival ship is a weekly visitor so they get priority).

Started the day doing laundry. I find early morning is the best time to get it done and not have to wait for a washer or dryer. Gives me a chance to DIS and do some walking as well. While the stuff was in the dryer I went up to deck 9 and made some tea and since Topsiders wasn't open yet went over to the Goofy Gallery which is new since we last sailed the Magic in December of 2004. They had a number of pastries and they had Stollen bread - just like in Palo. No whipped cream, jam or berries to go with it but it was still delicious.

After putting away the laundry Mark and I went up to breakfast and watched as we pulled into the port area and saw all the tender ships lining up. After breakfast we headed down to deck 4 to grab some comfy deck chairs and read for a while. Mark also saw that they were loading the boat that heads over to the mainland for the Tulum tour and since our tablemates the Ohio mouse family were on that he waited to see them board and grab a photo for them. Oh those deck 4 chairs are comfy!

After that we went back to the room for a while and chilled while watching a movie, then lunch, then a much needed nap to prepare for tonight (I'm so not a late night person without a nap).

Dinner had us in Parrot Cay which I really enjoy on Pirate night. Just kind of adds to the theme. Also we think that the Pirate night menu is one of the best they have. After dinner we went to the lobby to have our lifestyle portraits done. Hope they come out nice. I've seen so many great ones we just had to try it.

Then back to our room and a Magical Moment. Waiting on our message fish was an invitation to join the Captain on the bridge Friday afternoon as we leave Castaway Cay. Andy your luck must be rubbing off on us! We are very excited! I know one other DIS family that also got an invitation.

So now we are changed into t-shirts (from our pirate excursion in St. Lucia) and shorts and just chilling until it is time for the deck party. We hope to be able to stay awake for the showing of Pirates on the Dumbotron at 11 pm.

Oh another note for those of you with little ones - I saw they were playing Playhouse Disney on the Dumbotron this morning.

 

[scrappy910]

We went to the afternoon showing of Twice Charmed. This was the first time I've seen it and liked it a lot. To me it is better than the Golden Mickeys but still not as good as Disney Dreams.

Hi Mary,

Glad to hear you and Mark are having a relaxing cruise. Seems the weather is cooperating also. We saw Twice Charmed when we were on the Panama Cruise. I, too, liked it better than the Golden Mickeys, but my favorite is still Disney Dreams. Hopefully we will be able to take the grandkids on a Disney cruise next year and they can see the shows. I know they will love them.

Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

Carol
(Still trying to recoup from the Disneyland trip)