Character interactions and meet & greets are not only popular in the Disney theme parks, but at sea too! Here Princess Tiana, Aurora, Cinderella and Belle love greeting their fans inside the central Atrium onboard the Disney Magic. Viewed from above you cannot see the massive lines of children and parents just waiting their turn for an autograph, picture and hugs from some of their favorite princesses, who apparently love going to sea too!
Showing posts with label Disney Magic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney Magic. Show all posts
Friday, February 15, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Featured Foto Friday - Sailing Away on the Disney Magic
As the ship gets ready to set sail, the "Sailing Away Deck Party" begins. On board the Disney Magic.
After lots of singing and dancing from assorted crew members, the Disney characters make their way on deck to enjoy the fun, and get the crowd ready for a week of fun and adventures at sea, followed by minor pyrotechnics and lots and lots of streamers!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Another Magical Port Adventure - Cozumel

Like so many other 7-night cruises out there, our sailing on the Disney Magic through the Western Caribbean included stops in ports of call. Our itinerary included stops in Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel. This entry will share some information about our stop in Cozumel.
Cozumel, also known as the island of the swallows, is an
island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. It is close to the Yucatan Channel, opposite
Playa del Carmen, and is one of the ten municipalities of the state of Quintana
Roo. The main town on the island is San
Miguel de Cozumel, and it is a major tourist destination for its balnearios,
scuba diving, and snorkeling. The
island is Mexico’s largest Caribbean island, and is formed on a flat bed of limestone, covered with jungles, and is
about 30 miles long by about 10 miles wide.
We met our guide, and the driver of the van, and were
quickly on our way with about a dozen dozen other guests to the site of the
Mayan ruins – San Gervasio Archaeological Site – Mayan Sanctuary of the Goddess
Ixchel.
At the conclusion of lunch, our time there was basically
done, with the exception of watching the few children on the tour get to enjoy
a piñata. It was fun to watch them try
to break it open. It was all part of the
experience, included in the tour, and kind of sad to watch the parents of said
children then limit their kids to just 2 or 3 pieces of candy each. Even the hosts of the museum thought it
strange as they were encouraging the children to take more. But the parents didn’t want their kids to
seem greedy, I guess, or were concerned for their teeth, or something… I’m not
sure what. So those kids each only got a
few small lollipops and other treats.
But it was still fun to watch, and listen as the hosts all sung a
traditional Mexican song as the piñata was raised and lowered during the
hitting process until it broke open.
Next time we’ll take a look once more at dining
opportunities onboard. Before that
though, for my U.S. readers, whatever you do, enjoy your Thanksgiving! Thanks
once again for reading and following along.
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friends and family.
Until next time,
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Not-So-Magical Port Adventures

After a quick safety lesson, and a brief talk about the ins
and outs of driving a stick-shift dune buggy, we were off, headed down the road
to our first stop – the “pee pee stop” as our guide called it. That would be about 10 minutes down the road,
prior to our 45 minute to hour-long ride out to the private beach area. We stopped in the town of Mahahual, and got
to walk out onto the beach. We were
given an introduction to the little town , including history, culture and the
like, and saw remnants of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Dean back in
2007.
Next time when we look at our port adventures – Cozumel,
Mexico.
Until next time,
Monday, November 5, 2012
Magical Port Adventures - part 1
Like so many other 7-night cruises out there, our sailing on the Disney Magic through the Western Caribbean included stops in ports of call. Our itinerary included stops in Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel. This entry will share some information about our stop in Grand Cayman.
Grand Cayman is the largest of the three islands that make up the Cayman Islands, which is still a British territory.
Geographically, it is south of the western end of Cuba, approximately 1,092 miles southeast of Galveston, TX. The island itself is about 22 miles long, and about 8 miles wide at its’ widest point. It goes no higher than 60 feet above sea level.
Yet, Grand Cayman, is home to hell on earth… literally – there is a place called Hell, on the island. It is a place about the size of half of a soccer field, filled with black limestone formations. It is ugly, yes, but nothing too exciting, though it certainly is a highlight of many tours, with a post office right onsite where guests can send cards or letters home “from hell.”
Overall, neither of us were terribly impressed by Grand Cayman. It has some lovely areas, and to be sure, some gorgeous beaches and ocean panoramas, but the port was dirty and ugly, and left a bad impression from beginning to end. The people there were very friendly, but the overall experience just wasn’t what we had hoped it might be. Perhaps if we go to Grand Cayman again on a future cruise, we will simply enjoy the beach instead of attempting a “port adventure” tour.
Next time when we look at our port adventures – Costa Maya, Mexico.
Until next time,
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Entertaining Adults...Magically

The Bucket Boys |
Each evening throughout the cruise we found some really fun shows, and some not-so-great shows. Some we really enjoyed, and others that were just so-so – but the options were wide and quite entertaining: from game shows, to adult-oriented versions of the “family shows” in the Walt Disney Theatre featuring the magician and the drummer-duo, the “Bucket Boys”. My personal favorites were ‘80s Night, and “POP”, a matching-style game based on pop culture from the areas of entertainment.
Another great way that the ship is fine for adults only
trips, is the Cove Café and Quiet Cove Pool – both areas on Deck 9 that are for
adults only, 24 hours per day. Filled
with wonderful deck chairs on the outside, and comfortable chairs and sofas on
the inside, the Cove really is a delightful respite for adults seeking some
peace and quiet, or simply an enjoyable spot to read, use their laptops or
other electronic devices, or just enjoy some conversation.
Not only is the Disney Magic great for families, but simply
put, it is great for adults of any age looking to have an enjoyable time.
Until next time,
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