We left the ranch about 6:30 am for the drive south and arrived about 11:00 am at EZ Cruise parking.

I was excited about this cruise and review as this is my 1st Disney (DCL) cruise, but 76th overall. I am traveling with the Dear Wife (DW) and we know that there will be a lot of new experiences this cruise.
We left the ranch about 6:30 am for the drive south and arrived about 11:00 am at EZ Cruise parking. I was a bit worried if they would have parking space as DD (Dear Daughter) was arriving on the Carnival Triumph and they were not allowing passengers to debark due to a US Customs situation. No problem and they had us shuttled over to the Disney Magic by 11:20. We proceeded through security and Disney check-in straight away. They we re just about to start boarding and since we had a higher boarding number with to the Cabin Upgrade line to see what was available. We had already lucked out with cabin assignment as we booked an interior guarantee at a very good rate and got a category 11 interior on deck six. Because of the value fare we had the upgrade charge for us would have been $600 to O/V or $1400 to Veranda so we passed as that was more than we paid for the cruise in base fare. It was now boarding time and we proceeded up the gangway to the ship. As you enter the atrium they have a staff of people in uniform who great each party individually and announce you as you enter the ship. They then assist comfort inn motels in lasvagus with directions and questions. Very impressed, the Disney magic has begun! It was now about noon so we went to Parrots Caye, one of the MDR s, for a buffet comfort inn motels in lasvagus lunch. They also have the Topside buffet on Lido deck, but we chose the MDR. They had a salad area and fair selection of entrees, I had the pork cutlets. The big item was fresh Peel Eat Shrimp with cocktail sauce. Very good. Since our cabins were not yet ready we went to the Diversions Lounge to watch the OU vs.UT football game. It was amazing how many Sooner fans, including myself, were wearing their colors as we boarded the ship. I later learned that it was a fall holiday at many schools in Oklahoma and that is why there were many Sooners on board. The Texas fans seemed to have changed right away as OU won big 63-21. Diversions is set up well for NCAA football on Saturdays showing the feature game on big screen and most all others on smaller TV sets. It makes since once you realize that Disney owns ESPN sports network. We went to our cabin (6543) and was very pleased with first impression. It s 184 sf and decorated in a very nice nautical theme with a lot of wood trim and brass hardware. We rested until boat drill was held at 3:45. We went to our muster station and the roll was taken electronically by a staff member with the roster on an iPad type device. Good that we went and it only took about 25 minutes. We got the drink of the day, a Bon Voyage (similar to a Miami Vice), comfort inn motels in lasvagus and went to the sail away party on Lido deck. The entertainment staff and all the Disney characters danced and performed and they shot streamers and confetti into the air at the conclusion reminiscent of sail always from an earlier era. After sail away we dressed for dinner and went to The Welcome Show in the Walt Disney comfort inn motels in lasvagus Theater. It was the best welcome show I ve seen featuring the production cast and Disney Characters dressed as passengers and crew at ship embarkation. The routine/show was a great way to introduce pax to the ship. The CD, Mr. Peter introduced two of the feature performers, Steve Carte and Brad Cummings who each did a small part of their act as well. After the show we went back to Diversions that is now set up as a bar and has light snacks such as Guacamole, Salsa, Queso, Buffalo Wings and more. It really reminded me of the Diamond Lounge on RCL ships. I had a Stella Artoi on tap and sampled the snacks. Still exploring we went to Sessions , the Piano Bar. It was very nice and we know we will return, but it s now time for dinner. On Disney ships you rotate between three themed restaurants although you keep the same wait staff. Tonight we were in Lumiere s dining room. We had a nice eight top table, all adults, including a couple from OKC we had sailed with in the past. I was very impressed with the wide variety of good selections offered on the first night dinner menu. Entrees included Duck, Lamb, Choice Angus Steak, also a variety of salads and French Onion Soup. I ordered comfort inn motels in lasvagus the Shrimp Cocktail, comfort inn motels in lasvagus Escargot, Tomato Soup, and Sea Bass. I was very impressed with the Escargot, it was actually the better French variety and was served with a proper cocktail fork. Also a great selection of desserts, I ordered the Grand Mariner Souffle and the Creme Brulee. After a great dinner and a long busy day we retired to the cabin for the evening.
Very nice seas and we had a very good nights sleep. The weather today is perfect with clear skies and warm, but comfortable temperatures in the mid 80 s. We slept late and went up to Topsiders buffet for breakfast. Not a wide variety but all the basics for breakfast. After breakfast I made some notes in the cabin then we went exploring the ship. We just happened to walk by Topsiders buffet as they opened for lunch and although early for us we went to see the fresh presentation of the food. It was Italian themed so I had some Antipasto, Chicken Cacciatore, a Shrimp and Rice dish, and small Tiramisu for dessert. After lunch we went to Quiet Cove to swim. It s a very nice adult only swimming pool and area. At 2:30 we attended a Martini Cocktail Presentation in the Sessions Bar. It was interesting and they served us four small martini s while explaining various types and styles of the drink. Following we went back to Quiet Cove to relax, swim, enjoy a cocktail, and visit with new friends. They made an announcement that the evenings feature presentation (our time would have been 6:15 to attend as late dining has the early show time)) had been cancelled for tonight so we just extended our little deck party through sundown in the Quiet Cove. Dinner tonight was in Animators Palate dining room, another interesting MDR. For dinner I ordered a Slow Roasted Duck Cheese Quesadilla, The Beast s Potato Sausage Soup, and the Peppercorn comfort inn motels in lasvagus Crusted New York Strip Steak. All very good. For dessert I ordered Cinderella s Lemon Cheesecake and a Princess Aurora Sundae. After dinner we went to Rockin Bar D, a smaller showroom and bar, to see the physical comedy comfort inn motels in lasvagus of Steve Carte . It was an adult only show and very entertaining, we then stayed to watch the Love Marriage show following.
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It s a warm and beautiful day. We arrived at Grand Cayman and anchored off Spott s Bay not the usual downtown Georgetown location. We have decided to stay on board and enjoy the ship since we have been here many times. DW had room service breakfast and I went to Lumiere s for my first proper breakfast of Eggs Benedict, bacon, hash browns, etc., it was the best breakfast comfort inn motels in lasvagus of the cruise so far. After breakfast it was up to Quiet Cove the adult only area to swim and relax. comfort inn motels in lasvagus They have a large pool, two hot tubs, Signals Bar, padded loungers, tables, and a small cafe: The Cove. They also have entertainment in the afternoon comfort inn motels in lasvagus and evenings, a very nice touch. The three beers on tap at Signals bar: Shiner Bock, Longboard Island Lager, and Bud Light. Everyone knows about Shiner Bock a great Texas beer, but the Longboard, a Hawaiian comfort inn motels in lasvagus beer is very good as well. We had lunch in Topsiders and it was again very good. They had Crab Legs, Sirloin Steak on the carving station, Lobster Rolls, and much more. A really amazing selection for lunch. For dessert they has a make your own Sundae station. comfort inn motels in lasvagus After lunch we returned to the Quiet Cove area. It s really busier than I thought it would be as many cast members comfort inn motels in lasvagus were also enjoying the pool and great weather. Interesting seeing them and speculating on who is which particular comfort inn motels in lasvagus Princess, Prince Charming, Pirate, or Disney character. We sailed from Grand Cayman about 4:30 and we enjoyed our day on ship. We returned to the cabin to get ready for the 6:15 show featuring David McWilliams or Magic Dave . He had an interesting comfort inn motels in lasvagus show, very family oriented as he used children in the act. After the show we went to Sessions for piano music and a couple of Side Car cocktails. Tonight comfort inn motels in lasvagus is Pirate Night on the ship and many guests and most of the crew are dressed in pirate gear this evening