So here it is, our last post about the Disney Magic, at least for now. Just for information, this past cruise was the 3rd time that my wife and I have sailed on the Disney Magic, but the first 2 times were for our honeymoon and 2 year anniversary. Both of those times were when Disney Cruise Lines were still newer and only had their 2 original ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. A few years ago, we cruised with Disney on the Disney Fantasy, the first time our kids we able to take a cruise vacation. It was interesting to go back to the Disney Magic after many years and now we want to give you our overall impression of this ship.
Chad – When you first get on a ship that is now 20 years old, it is hard to imagine what you are going to see. You hear horror stories of cruising on old ships and seeing the disheveled look that these older ships seem to fall over time. Even though there were signs of the age of the ship, overall, I thought that the ship was almost as beautiful as the first time my wife and I were able to sail the ocean, Caribbean, blue back on our honeymoon in 2003. In many ways, the “ears” of experience made this sailing better than our first two on the Disney Magic. The shows during the cruise were amazing, I always love to eat great food and the service is always top notch. This cruise was a memory-making experience for our whole family. It was also a memory evoking trip back to when we were younger. The only thing that I can say negatively about this trip is that it wasn’t long enough. After all, it was a 4-night cruise and not the 7-night cruise that we would prefer. If I were to rate the Disney Magic on a 4-star scale, it would get an overall score of 3.75 stars. Slight signs of aging that will hopefully be fixed during the refurbishment that they just received. I can’t wait to get back on board myself.
Ami – Overall, I enjoyed the Disney Magic. This is the ship we have been on the most because it happens to match our wants at the time of booking. The food, shows, and service are fantastic. I can’t wait to try the new Tangled themed restaurant when we board this summer. Our most recent cruise on the Disney Magic, we were only on board for 4 nights and it just did not feel like enough time. I also felt that some of the ship needed extra attention and was showing its age. However, neither of these would keep me from booking another vacation on the Disney Magic.
John – I believe the magic is an amazing ship. It and the Fantasy are the only ships I have been on, and both are amazing. Pirate night is amazing the first time, but you need to get there early and DO NOT LAY ON THE GROUND during to show. All the stage shows are amazing, and so are some of the side shows. The lunch is amazing and so are the destinations. And of course, the ice cream is free.
Josiah – The ice cream, the slides, and the movies. The ice cream will fill you up. The slides are super fun! The movies are the best.