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EXCITEMENT + MISHAPS | Disney Cruise Embarkation Day Vlog

Ashley Wright | Pixie Dusted Mom
Ashley Wright | Pixie Dusted Mom
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 41:23

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first day of a three night cruise aboard the Disney Magic departing from Fort Lauderdale. The vlog begins with the family preparing at their resort, where the creator shares lessons learned regarding luggage tags and packing strategies for checked bags. After checking in and traveling to the port, the family navigates security and boarding to reach the ship. Once onboard, the creator explores various amenities, including the pool deck, the kids clubs, and the themed bathrooms. The video highlights the importance of visiting kids club open houses on embarkation day to help children acclimate. The family also experiences the sail away party and settles into their stateroom. The creator provides a detailed review of their dining experience, comparing the food quality to their previous experience on the Disney Wish. The vlog concludes with the family participating in fish extender activities and preparing for their upcoming visit to Lighthouse Point.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Magic
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Disney Magic
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· 3 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are very very excited so if you are ready to see a full embarcation day on the Disney Magic in here from Fort Lauderdale

I would highly recommend stopping by on your embarcation day so you can do that and check out out and hang out with them

it was amazing 100% would go back and order everything that I had again

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't throw your luggage tags away until after your cruise
βœ“Bring snacks for kids during embarkation
βœ“Consider earlier dining with young kids to avoid hangry moments
βœ“Stop by the kids club open houses on embarkation day

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Luggage tags and baggage handling β€” Don't throw luggage tags away until after cruise; consider checked bags for extra space
Finding seating in Cabanas β€” Be prepared to eat on pool deck if Cabanas is crowded

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation day experience on a Disney Cruise?
QHow can families prepare for a Disney Cruise with young kids?
QWhat are the dining and entertainment options on the Disney Magic?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3 Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconPool Deck2Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale3 Happy Bacon
Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point4 Happy Bacon
Nassau3 Happy Bacon
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