5 NIGHT DISNEY MAGIC CRUISE!!! Embarkation Day!!! Galveston, Texas! DAY 1 VLOG! February 2024!!!

The Holgate Family

The Holgate Family

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👁️ 38K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 36:36

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first day of a five night Disney Magic cruise departing from Galveston, Texas. The vlog follows a family of four, including a young child, as they navigate embarkation, explore the ship, and settle into their accommodations. After initially checking into an ocean view stateroom, the family receives an unexpected upgrade to a veranda stateroom from guest services. The video highlights various onboard activities such as dining at Rapunzel's Royal Table, attending a sailaway party on the pool deck, and participating in a trivia game called Musketeer Madness. The creator also captures moments of family interaction, including mealtime traditions, room tours, and shopping for cruise merchandise. The day concludes with the family ordering room service and relaxing in their new stateroom while watching a Disney movie. The vlog emphasizes the family's excitement and their history of frequent Disney cruises.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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4½ Happy Bacon

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1½ Happy Bacon

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What This Creator Said

4 Happy Bacon

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Winter · 5 nightsFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is my 15th Disney Cruise Line sailing, Bryan's 12th and Kenzie's 11th

we're The Holgate Family! I'm Stephen, married to my husband Bryan, and we have an amazing 12 year old daughter named Kenzie

we stayed in stateroom 6088 - Category 05B - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

we're going to do a fake cheers to a Disney crows Cheers Cheers

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Get a Brea pitcher for water on cruises to avoid frequent trips to the water fountain

✓Order room service for convenience, especially for late-night snacks

✓Consider upgrading staterooms if available, as they did from Oceanview to Verandah

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling cold on deck during sailaway party — Dress warmly, as it can be windy and cold even in Texas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation day experience on a Disney Magic cruise?

QHow does the family prepare and feel about their cruise?

QWhat are the dining and room service options on board?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston4 Happy Bacon

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