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Is The DISNEY MAGIC Still Worth It In 2024? (NOT What We Expected)

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Travel Spree
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👁️ 37K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 22:17

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their return to Disney Cruise Line after a two year hiatus, boarding the Disney Magic, which they note is one of the oldest ships in the fleet. The vlog follows their initial boarding process, including navigating boarding groups and experiencing the ship's unique atmosphere. They explore various amenities, such as the Cabanas buffet, where they discuss the food quality and availability of items like chicken tenders and shrimp. The creators also provide a look inside their midship deck one stateroom, noting the cozy feel and the benefit of being low to the water for stability. Throughout the day, they visit different lounges, including a jazz bar, and experience a themed dinner celebrating Rapunzel's birthday. The video concludes with their impressions of the high quality Broadway style entertainment and the practical design of the ship's split bathrooms. They express excitement for the following day, which involves visiting Disney's new private island, 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
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are finally back on Disney Cruise Line today kind of excited kind of not I don't know I feel weird about it

these beds are dangerous hopefully they have banana ice cream cuz that would be we're never raving about this but it was so good last time we had it

I'm really surprised of how chill and quiet it is out here me too but honestly I think everyone is up at Cabanas

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a boyfriend, fiancé, or husband to stay downstairs with the bags while they go get the car to avoid stress.
Try the banana ice cream and bubble gum milkshake on Disney Cruise Line.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship being old and possibly outdatedThe ship is clean, fancy, and stylish despite being 26 years old; quality is still there.
Not knowing what to do on a Disney CruiseFollow experienced Disney cruisers or join activities like the Rapunzel birthday dinner show.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Disney Magic still worth it in 2024?
QWhat is the experience like on Disney's oldest cruise ship?
QWhat can first-timers expect on a Disney Cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point3½ Happy Bacon
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