Where to get food when you first get on the Magic?

[hogie1]

Any tips on where to get something to eat when you initially board the ship? 2005 was our last DCL but I remember having a hard time trying to find some lunch. We are doing the earliest boarding for NYC-Bermuda in Oct and I can't wait!! I get hangry if I don't keep my belly full......

 

[Carrie in AZ]

Cabanas for buffet.

 

[KashasMom]

Cabanas buffet is always open before passengers board so you won't get hangry!

 

[darnheather]

What time does Luimeres open for lunch? I know some people prefer that to the buffet. Personally we always do Cabanas because shrimp.

 

[NC State]

A few years a go we went to deck 2 for wait staff. Are they still doing that?

 

[mmouse37]

Only thing on Deck 2 on Magic would be room service in your cabin. Is that what you mean?

OP, Cabanas will be open and I believe Lumiere's will also be open when you board plus all the quick serve options up on Deck 9.

MJ

 

[cadien]

We ended up doing the quick service options on the pool deck instead of the buffet. More relaxed.

 

[Shanti]

Any tips on where to get something to eat when you initially board the ship? 2005 was our last DCL but I remember having a hard time trying to find some lunch. We are doing the earliest boarding for NYC-Bermuda in Oct and I can't wait!! I get hangry if I don't keep my belly full......

I like getting something from Pete's Boiler Bites on the pool deck.

 

[cadien]

What time does Luimeres open for lunch? I know some people prefer that to the buffet. Personally we always do Cabanas because shrimp.

Navigator says 11:45 for that day. But it's only open 2 hours.

 

[Marc D]

Cabanas buffet is always open before passengers board so you won't get hangry!

It happened to us once or twice that Cabanas was not opened yet when we boarded. We were Concierge and omitted going directly to the lounge. Both the dining room and the buffet were still closed. We had to wait around 15 minutes.

 

[Weedy]

The restaurant times will be listed in the Navigator. You will receive a hard copy when you check in or you can download the app. The app will start working when you board.

 

[hogie1]

The restaurant times will be listed in the Navigator. You will receive a hard copy when you check in or you can download the app. The app will start working when you board.

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Awesome! Thx for this info. I'm so excited, even more than my kids!

 

[gatordoc]

Shawarma!

 

[DIS_MIKE]

Shawarma!

I was just going to mention those! Not sure if they’re available as soon as you board the ship though. I wish the Dream had them because they are delicious. I’ll be booking a placeholder on my upcoming Cruise next month. I’ve been looking at 5-night cruises out of Miami on the Magic so I’m really looking forward to it experiencing a new ship and lots of Shawarma.

 

[NC State]

Only thing on Deck 2 on Magic would be room service in your cabin. Is that what you mean?

OP, Cabanas will be open and I believe Lumiere's will also be open when you board plus all the quick serve options up on Deck 9.

MJ

Feb '17 we went down to the restaurant that was in the place of Rapunzel's Royal Court to eat. I prefer something that over the Cabanas. So my question is have they moved it to Lumieres?

 

[Marc D]

Feb '17 we went down to the restaurant that was in the place of Rapunzel's Royal Court to eat. I prefer something that over the Cabanas. So my question is have they moved it to Lumieres?

The embarkation lunch in Rapunzel’s is now limited to Concierge guests. Other guests can have lunch in Lumieres.

 

[cadien]

I was just going to mention those! Not sure if they’re available as soon as you board the ship though. I wish the Dream had them because they are delicious. I’ll be booking a placeholder on my upcoming Cruise next month. I’ve been looking at 5-night cruises out of Miami on the Magic so I’m really looking forward to it experiencing a new ship and lots of Shawarma.

When we boarded the Magic in April of this year, the shawarma place wasn't open yet. Not sure if that's standard or they were just running behind. We boarded around 1:30.

 

[mike314]

it seems a lot of people go for the quick service option, will it be packed?

 

[Weedy]

It gets more crowded as the day goes on. Just be aware that everything closes at 3:30! for the lifeboat drill.

 

[hardis5]

Shawarma!

From where?! This has me excited for the first meal