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Disney Magic: Top 10 Tips, Shortcuts, and Secrets

Cruise Tips by The Jelly Beans - Videos
Cruise Tips by The Jelly Beans - Videos
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👁️ 14K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 8:17
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Caribbean · Winter · 5 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Tickets and reservation times can disappear quickly but Disney typically keeps a limited number available for embarkation day

The navigator is full of information for your cruise including main theatre performances activity highlights and the schedule of feature films

You can purchase disney gift cards at a discount to help save hundreds of dollars off the cost of your cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make reservations for specialty dining, adult beverage seminars, and ticketed meet and greets as soon as you have access
Have your camera recording when you board to capture the welcome aboard announcement
Review the voyage navigator after boarding for performance schedules and activity highlights
Bring an item for Disney characters to sign as a keepsake
Check out the Cove Cafe coffee bar in the adults-only area
Be aware of awkward deck layouts on the Disney Magic

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting reservations for specialty dining and eventsBook as soon as you have access; check availability on embarkation day if needed
Navigating the ship's layoutBe aware of dead ends and use the rhyme 'three four five be portside' for interior decks

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I make the most of my Disney Magic cruise?
QWhat are the best tips for dining on Disney Cruise Line?
QHow do I navigate the ship's layout?
QWhat are the best ways to save money on a Disney cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

We sailed aboard the Disney Magic for five days in December of 2019. If you follow these ten tips, you’ll likely enjoy sailing on her as much as we did. 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Pre-Cruise Reservations 1:04 - Embarkation Welcome 1:30 - Voyage Navigator Info 2:21 - Signature Item 2:53 - Cove Cafe Snacks 3:21 - More Snacks 4:27 - Disney Dining Experience 5:29 - Awkward Deck Layouts 6:31 - Premiere at Sea 7:04 - Spa Bathrooms 7:31 - Gift Card Savings More Disney Magic Tips and Info: https://www.thejellybeans.net/cruise-ship-disney-magic.php #TheJellyBeans