The Best Cruise Ship We’ve Ever Been On
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Editorial Summary
The creators document their return to the Disney Magic, a ship they describe as their favorite due to its traditional nautical atmosphere and sentimental value as their honeymoon vessel. The journey begins with a drive from Orlando to Port Everglades, where they navigate parking and terminal logistics. Upon boarding, they explore the ship's layout, noting recent updates like the Soulcat Lounge while also highlighting the challenges of an older vessel, such as small elevators and the lack of a balcony in their booked ocean view cabin. A significant portion of the video focuses on their disappointment regarding cabin cleanliness, noting thick dust and dirty surfaces despite the high nightly cost. However, the tone shifts positively during their dining experience at Animator's Palette, where they praise the high quality of the food and the exceptional service provided by the crew. The creators conclude their first day by enjoying a Broadway style musical and reflecting on the ship's unique ability to balance Disney magic with a classic cruising feel.
Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.
How This Review Compares
This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.
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Creator's Key Takeaways
We've been so lucky to take over a 100 cruisers. And the most common question we get is what cruise ship is our favorite.
It's crazy to be back. She looks beautiful. She was built all the way back in 1998, but she looks impeccable for a ship her age.
We completely paid for this all of ourselves. There is a lot of press and media and bloggers on board who have been hosted by Disney, but we are not one of them.
Every single surface has lots of thick dust. Everywhere I've ran my finger, it's dirty, thick dust, which is unacceptable on a $100 a night cruise, let alone $1,000 a night.
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