My Alaskan Cruise on the Magic - PREP 515
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I highly, highly, highly recommend it. It is one of my regrets from the last Alaskan cruise is that we didn't allow enough time in Vancouver.
The veranda is never more worth it than on the Alaskan cruises because you have views the whole time. So I would definitely include that cuz you can just sit on your veranda the whole time and look out if you want.
I think it really comes down to preferences if you find yourself wanting to do Alaska and now that there's two ships available. Do you want service and better food on the Wonder or do you want better shows and an extra water slide and the magic?
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I recap my five-night Alaskan cruise on Disney Cruise Line’s Magic, the ship’s first Alaska sailing, chosen for a lower price and a single port stop in Ketchikan. I recommend arriving early to explore Vancouver, share highlights like walking the seawall to Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, and a 360-degree viewing area, and my Sheraton stay booked with Marriott points. Onboard, I discuss a confusing, slow terminal check-in, a GTY-assigned veranda stateroom on deck 5, and being seated with other guests at dinner. I detail Glacier Viewing Day activities, Frozen-themed offerings, and using platinum perks (champagne gift and included Palo dinner). In Ketchikan, I skipped excursions and did a food-and-drink crawl but noted delays and scheduling conflicts with the Tangled show. I wrap it up comparing Magic vs Wonder: Magic has better shows and an extra slide, while Wonder has better service and food. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/wdwprepschool/ https://www.facebook.com/WDWPrepSchool/