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3. Lumiere’s Dining on Disney Cruise ships is second to none, and the Disney Magic is no exception. All the dining rooms are fantastic, but we particularly love the Beauty and the Beast styling of Lumiere’s, as well as the fabulous French and American cuisine. We all know how fun it is to be whisked into one of your favorite ...

9. AquaDunk However, there’s nothing relaxed about the AquaDunk, a water thrill ride exclusive to the Disney Magic ship. After you step into the slide canister, you wait with nervous anticipation knowing the floor will fall out from beneath your feet at any moment. With a whoosh, you’re swept down a few decks and out over the sea until you ...

8. Aqua Lab Speaking of water advantages, my kids adored playing in the Aqua Lab on the Disney Magic. With a variety of spinners, misters, buckets, pop jets, and more, it’s pretty amazing! This splash area for older kids is not available on the bigger ships, so it’s a cool bonus on the Magic. (However, the Dream and Fantasy both ...

7. Avengers Academy My kids also loved playing in the Oceaneer Club on the Disney Magic, especially because of the Avenger’s Academy. Who can blame them? Learning to “fly” like Iron Man is pretty sweet no matter how old you are! Oceaneer Clubs and Marvel activities are not exclusive to the Magic, but they are definitely a huge reason to ...

6. Marvel Day at Sea However, the Disney Magic is the only ship where you can experience the Marvel Day at Sea. On select sailings, the Marvel heroes take center stage with special stunt performances, exclusive meet and greets, movie marathons, costume parties, and themed youth activities.  Photo Credit: Disney

The Disney Magic may have been the first of the Disney fleet, but with plenty of modern updates and unique features, it’s anything but an ordinary boat. The Magic can accommodate approximately 2700 guests in its 875 staterooms, with about 950 crew members on board for each sailing. My family personally loves the Disney Magic Cruise ship for it’s classic ...

10. Smaller Size Having cruised both the Magic and the Dream (sister ship of the Fantasy), there is a marked difference in the atmosphere of the smaller Magic versus the two larger sisters. While both types of ships have their advantages, our family was charmed by the smaller size of the Magic, noting that activities seemed less crowded and the ...

9. Pop for Popcorn Buckets One of the most economical moves you can make in my opinion is a refillable popcorn bucket. Not only is it a great snack and a fun souvenir, refills are available for the length of your stay for super cheap!     

8. Split or Bring Meals Save money at lunch time by having kids split meals and then plan on stopping for a snack later. The portion sizes, even on kids meals, are usually pretty generous. We also like to pack a light picnic lunch then buy a fun afternoon snack—it saves time and money!   

7. Use Rider Switch For the “big” rides (those with a height restriction), one adult can stay out with the little one(s) while the other rides. Then the waiting adult can get a special FastPass ticket to avoid a second wait. See the cast member BEFORE the first adult rides.