efuzz Posted August 15, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Anybody here recently returned from the restart of the Magic? Anything new to report (other than the new paint job)? I don't believe they made any major updates, but curious how things went and how Gary was as the CD? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted August 15, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2021 97 days and counting. I can't wait to hear more as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keels81 Posted August 15, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I was on the first sailing of the Magic! It was pretty great, a low-key return to sailing! Gary was a very fun Cruise Director -- I talked to him a couple of times, and he was really present with everything that goes into making a cruise run. "Deal or No Deal" was an absolute BLAST and I really enjoyed the "Celebrity Heads" game that he and the Fun Squad did. He's not as in-your-face as other CDs, which is more my style but will probably not be for everyone who wants a more over-the-top personality. Eddie Spaghetti was the karaoke host in the Red Frog and I love him. Also, Brad in the piano bar is EPIC! If you love Elton John, Brad is your guy. I miss him already. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efuzz Posted August 15, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Thank you @keels81 We were on the Magic in 2018 and had a great time. I don't mind Gary being a little less in-your-face. We might really like that. How were lines on the lido? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keels81 Posted August 15, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, efuzz said: Thank you @keels81 We were on the Magic in 2018 and had a great time. I don't mind Gary being a little less in-your-face. We might really like that. How were lines on the lido? Lines were GREAT -- very short or non-existent, but obviously due to sailing at a much reduced capacity. I never waited more than a person or two in the morning for a burrito and I think my longest wait at Guy's Burgers was five minutes? And that was just because fresh fries. I didn't eat at the buffet, but when I cut through there the lines were just fine ... definitely manageable. I'll miss cruising with such a low capacity! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend ITL Posted August 15, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Going on the Magic in about 10 days, couple questions: what were the big shows in the theater? is guys burgers doing the breakfast menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keels81 Posted August 15, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Legend ITL said: Going on the Magic in about 10 days, couple questions: what were the big shows in the theater? is guys burgers doing the breakfast menu? No breakfast at Guys. Big performance shows in the theater were 88 Keys and America Rocks. They also had the comedians in there one night as the big show, as well as Marcus Anthony (a variety performer). Deal or No Deal & Celebrity Heads were the two "game shows" I went to. Didn't go to the battle of the sexes or Love & Marriage show. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted August 16, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2021 We were also on the first magic cruise Aug 7th. Only took 20 mins from leaving our bags with the porters on the pier, to the first guys burger, and funship drink, and also had went to the mandatory safety drill which took less than five mins. Crew members were happy to see us as we boarded into the atrium area, singing and lots of welcome backs from them. The only elegant night we had, we did not have the usual lobster tail, but everything else was the same. Mask required in the casino, and when you first go into the MDR. but when seated, mask came off. Lido deck recommended them, but no one I saw was enforcing it. Debarkation they did use priority after self debarkation. Overall we enjoyed the cruise, and even won a little in the casino. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted August 16, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I was also on the first sailing. Lines and capacity - Great Chair Hogs - FULL FORCE on seaday(s) Drink wait - average to above average, don't remember waiting more than a few minutes to get served Gary - Didn't care for. I have different reasons than others, though. I don't know everyone's expectations but he did not go anywhere near out of his way to please anyone. Non-smoking casino - a wonderful addition for someone like me mask wearing - really not a big hassle. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeydad1972 Posted August 16, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2021 We are checked and waiting to board right now… Can answer any questions you all may have.. Ask away… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted August 16, 2021 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2021 We'll wave at you when you sail out this afternoon. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolaletu Posted August 16, 2021 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I was just speaking to someone today that just got off the Mardi Gras. She said that if you had My Time Dining all restaurants were available to you (including Specialty) at no charge. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this and was the Magic doing the same thing??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNCruiser Posted August 16, 2021 #13 Share Posted August 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Hockeydad1972 said: We are checked and waiting to board right now… Can answer any questions you all may have.. Ask away… Thanks! Can you please let me know which night of the cruise was formal night? We're going on a similar itinerary in a couple weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted August 16, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 16, 2021 5 hours ago, lolaletu said: I was just speaking to someone today that just got off the Mardi Gras. She said that if you had My Time Dining all restaurants were available to you (including Specialty) at no charge. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this and was the Magic doing the same thing??? Not on Magic. Just got off this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo1098 Posted August 17, 2021 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2021 What is with the prices for Carnival. Magic 6 day on October 11. So cheap!! Many other dates just as cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted August 17, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Must be part of your VIDP offers. Prices for me is much higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toocrazy Posted August 17, 2021 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Our deal is for $100 per person for inside cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew12 Posted August 17, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Robo1098 said: What is with the prices for Carnival. Magic 6 day on October 11. So cheap!! Many other dates just as cheap. That is the cruise I booked at a higher price, but with a $500 room credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylittleone2000 Posted August 17, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just off the ship yesterday, no other updates really! I thought Gary was fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylittleone2000 Posted August 17, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 4:37 PM, keels81 said: I was on the first sailing of the Magic! It was pretty great, a low-key return to sailing! Gary was a very fun Cruise Director -- I talked to him a couple of times, and he was really present with everything that goes into making a cruise run. "Deal or No Deal" was an absolute BLAST and I really enjoyed the "Celebrity Heads" game that he and the Fun Squad did. He's not as in-your-face as other CDs, which is more my style but will probably not be for everyone who wants a more over-the-top personality. Eddie Spaghetti was the karaoke host in the Red Frog and I love him. Also, Brad in the piano bar is EPIC! If you love Elton John, Brad is your guy. I miss him already. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have! OMG, I loved Eddie Spaghetti! He did a few trivia sessions as well and was in the Bingos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeydad1972 Posted August 21, 2021 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 6:25 PM, newpherchris said: Thanks! Can you please let me know which night of the cruise was formal night? We're going on a similar itinerary in a couple weeks... Formal night was day 2 of our 5 day… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matymil Posted August 22, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 7:50 PM, keels81 said: No breakfast at Guys. Big performance shows in the theater were 88 Keys and America Rocks. They also had the comedians in there one night as the big show, as well as Marcus Anthony (a variety performer). Deal or No Deal & Celebrity Heads were the two "game shows" I went to. Didn't go to the battle of the sexes or Love & Marriage show. Did they add any activities for the kids to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNCruiser Posted August 22, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I boarded the Magic yesterday for the first time after having been on the Breeze and Dream for comparison. Some initial observations: we arrived at the terminal at 10:10 for a 10:30 1A boarding appt. We were on the ship by 10:55, a record. (This is after they called suite boarding first.) The staff on ship and at the terminal are very pumped / excited (or are faking it very convincingly) crowds are lower and there are far fewer children but there are still plenty of people most seem to honor wearing masks inside (so far) we skipped YTD and had dinner at the Lido buffet - we won't be doing it again as the options were meager, and when we talked by the main dining room later it didn't seem crowded we were supposed to sail at 4 but the ship didn't take off until 6 - Gary came on a few times in between to let us know that we were "awaiting paperwork" - but at around 5:50 we saw a couple of police taking a passenger into custody from our balcony. Slight bummer since we didn't get to sail by the Mardi Gras Looking forward to a lovely sea day 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matymil Posted August 22, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 22, 2021 28 minutes ago, newpherchris said: I boarded the Magic yesterday for the first time after having been on the Breeze and Dream for comparison. Some initial observations: we arrived at the terminal at 10:10 for a 10:30 1A boarding appt. We were on the ship by 10:55, a record. (This is after they called suite boarding first.) The staff on ship and at the terminal are very pumped / excited (or are faking it very convincingly) crowds are lower and there are far fewer children but there are still plenty of people most seem to honor wearing masks inside (so far) we skipped YTD and had dinner at the Lido buffet - we won't be doing it again as the options were meager, and when we talked by the main dining room later it didn't seem crowded we were supposed to sail at 4 but the ship didn't take off until 6 - Gary came on a few times in between to let us know that we were "awaiting paperwork" - but at around 5:50 we saw a couple of police taking a passenger into custody from our balcony. Slight bummer since we didn't get to sail by the Mardi Gras Looking forward to a lovely sea day 🙂 Thanks for the info. Going on next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keels81 Posted August 25, 2021 #25 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 2:30 AM, matymil said: Did they add any activities for the kids to do? For under 12? Nope. For over 12, it was the bare minimum. They did do the Build-A-Bear thing. They truly don't want unvaccinated groups of children roaming around, they want them with their family unit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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