Riley's Mom

I have been platinum the last 4cruises and it always takes at least 2-3 hrs after to boarding to get our luggage. I have never noticed any colored sticker on our luggage tags. Are the stickers something new since last Sept (last time we cruised) ?

We always tell the porters we are Platinum. But we are being dropped off by Lighthouse Parking and the porters take lots of other peoples luggage on the same cart as ours.

Are we doing something wrong? Maybe we should drive up in our personal car and find porter to drop off to instead of taking luggage on the parking bus.

And we always tip the porters more than the dollar a bag rule.

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We were there last May and are going again this May.

We loved it. Especially love the bed/cabanas that are located in the

pool area. Both my daughters took naps!

The food was good and the drinks were strong and tasty.

WE had an amazing time there. Everything was clean and well maintained.

The waitress and bar staff were awesome. I tipped one of the bartenders

$20 with my first drink and after that he was more than happy to serve

me quick and added extra rum to my Bahama Mamas!

AFter we left the Hilton we walked about 2 blocks to Senior Frogs

and spent an hour or two there. Then it was about 2 blocks walking back

to the ship thru the market place.

Great day and Great Place!

Have Fun!

We always book the Spa balcony cabin on the Magic and have one booked for our May cruise.

We love the location and decor. The decor, pictures, color scheme is different that the reg balcony cabins. The balconies don't have a top to them, so your open to direct sunlight.

Elemis shampoo, shower gel and lotion is provided in the Spa cabins. You are allowed to refill the

Bottles twice during the week.

They provide free comfy slippers and plush Spa robes to use for the week.

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When are you cruising?

We are cruising May 18th.

We love the Spa deck and always book these cabins.

The rooms have a little different decor and colors. They are close to all the action.

You walk out the side doors and your at the water park.

Free Spa amenities. And free slippers to keep and nice robes to use.

And the cabin amenities include the spa shampoo, shower gels, lotions, etc.

They are the Elemis brand used in the spa. Nice touch.

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My daughter and me would like to go parasailing when in Key West in May.

Is there a place close to the cruise ship pier that offers this?

Thank you.

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Thank you all for your replies.

I'm excited to have my daughter's pics taken with the private session

photographer. I'm hoping he will be creative and an amazing photographer.

I'm prepared to buy several hundred dollars worth of the pics.

I normally spend atleast $400 on ship photos anyway.

Thank you.

I would love to see more private session photos if anyone has them to share.

GAWN,

Your daughters pictures are absolutely beautiful and unique.

I would love to see more!

After seeing your pics I definately want to do this for my daughter in May

on the Magic.

I wonder if the photographers ont he Magic are as good as the one who

took your daughters pics?

I think this is a very unique and awesome idea. I just might steal it!

I just created a topic asking if anyone has photos they can share of the

Private session pics. I'm wanting to see what makes the private session pics

So amazing.

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I am thinking about doing this for my daughter on our May cruise.

Does anyone have the private session photos they would like to share?

I'm wondering what type of photos they take and what makes them different.

Thank you.

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I've heard people talk about a BBQ on the Magic but don't know where it is located?

Is it open every day? What do they have available on their menu?

Thank you for your replies.

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Red Frog Pub, also liked the Serenity area.

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Thank you. We loved Guys when on the Truimph last year. It would be a great addition to the Magic.

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Is there a Guys Burger baron the Magic?

Last year there wasn't, but I just read someone post that

One of Their fav thing to do on the Magic was to at at Guys?

Thank you.

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Thank you so much.. I was thinking the color of the walls was orange...

Looks pretty much like any other cabin..

Does anyone have personal photos of the Cloud 9 Spa balcony cabins.

I have seen the ones on the Carnival website but would like to see a fellow cruisers photos..if possible.

Also, is there a door to the outside deck coming off the spa deck. On the Conquest they had a door at the end of our hall and it went directly to the

outside deck.

Thanks for your help...

Wow!!!! Thanks for the pictures. The food looks so good..

I love BBQ'd meat...Where is this located>? Outside by the Red Frog ?

Here is a quote from the dining review for the Magic on this website:

If you're hankering for something different for lunch on sea days, don't miss the Oceanside Barbecue set up on Deck 5 near the RedFrog. We felt bad for the occupants of the smoke-enveloped Deck 6 cabins just above the grills that were churning out sliders, hot dogs and chicken, but once we dug in to the feast we stopped caring. Diners can also enjoy homemade chips and salsa and a selection of salads.

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I haven't heard of a BBQ before.

Has anyone been? Is it good?

Can I ask where Tracy will be going for 6months?

I seemed to have missed something and I can't find the info..

Just being curious!

And by the way...i LOVE your reviews... Makes me feel like I am there with your family..

Thanks.

This is seriously like a postcard photo! UNBELIEVABLE

 

I hope when we travel to Half Moon Cay, I can get a photo like that! Holy cow.

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Thanks for the compliment. I love taking photos ..My kids get so annoyed with me.. But ..whatever..lol

If you ever go to HMC you will notice that they have this long path and every so often there are benches like this to sit at. Each with its own unique traits..The path leads you to the buffet area and restrooms and other parts of the island.

It is one of the prettiest places we have been to..

Half Moon cay Beach front

Half Moon Cay...And the Carnival LIberty in the background

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I took this last year at Half Moon Cay. I wish I were back there today..

These are indiviual showers we are talking about right?? Not one big open shower like I see on prison documentarys...lol??

How many showers are availble in the spa?

I have seen where people staying on the spa deck use the showers in the spa vs their cabin shower... Why?

Is there a huge difference? if so, I may try it next time. We have had cabins on the spa deck three times before and never used the spa showers>

Thanks for enlightening me.

One of the main reasons we use Lighthouse [and previously EZ] is for the shuttle service that will take ALL your luggage. This eliminates the need to stop by the pier first and dropoff luggage. We just pull into Lighthouse,park the car and a van comes up behind our car..loads all our luggage on the van and takes us to the pier. Saves time and aggravation...