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Cartagena — Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise

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Slowly cruising into the port of Cartagena. Busy place! We’re off shortly to grab some breakfast and then head off on our excursion. This is actually an historic day for the Disney Magic as this ship has never before stopped in Cartagena! As we got off the ship we were greeted by much music, dancing, … Continue reading "Cartagena — Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise"
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Gatun Locks Panama Canal, Disney Magic Cruise

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It’s almost 6pm and we are in the Gatun locks …waiting. We’ve been watching the APL container ship in the lock next to us move ahead. Very cool to see the water level change. I have a photo of the closed gate showing the lower level in front and higher level above. My goodness. We’ve … Continue reading "Gatun Locks Panama Canal, Disney Magic Cruise"
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Panama Canal Disney Magic Approximate Times

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Remember these times are One hour behind Eastern Time Here is the tentative schedule from the Navigator: 7am Passing under Bridge of the Americas 8:40am Arriving at Miraflores Locks 10:20am Departing Miraflores Locks 10:50am Arriving Pedro Miguel Locks 11:50am Departing Pedro Miguel Locks 1:00pm Passing Gamboa 3:00pm Arriving Gatun Locks 5:20pm Departing Gatun Locks Link … Continue reading "Panama Canal Disney Magic Approximate Times"
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Day at Sea – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise August 2008

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Another day at sea! Yeah! First thing: sleep in. Check. I decided I’ve spent enough time in seminars and tastings and lectures, etc., etc. So, I cancelled our wine tasting reservation in exchange for time on deck in the sun and in the pool. Well, first I did promise Michael I would tag along with … Continue reading "Day at Sea – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise August 2008"
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Disney Magic Enters Panama Canal

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From Lori We were up early this morning – before 6am. Apparently, it rained overnight, but it is beautiful now. I think we are about 30 minutes behind the published schedule. First round of photos – Boat pulling away from Magic from dropping off Canal Pilot. Many, many, many other ships “parked” outside the canal. … Continue reading "Disney Magic Enters Panama Canal"
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Miraflores Locks Part 1 – Disney Magic Panama Canal

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Photos from the Panama Canal Webcam as the Disney Magic entered the Miraflores Locks. To see the engineering marvel of the locks, focus on the lower part of the ship. Look at the lifeboats, then move your eyes below to the yellow line and then below still to the dark area and port holes. Follow … Continue reading "Miraflores Locks Part 1 – Disney Magic Panama Canal"
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Miraflores Locks Part 2 – Disney Magic Panama Canal

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The technology is amazing. First, we have the technology of the Canal much of which has been in place since the 1930s. And, we have today’s technology. Deb Wills is watching the ship from the webcam on the locks and we are using SKYPE to talk about what’s happening. Way cool. (Deb’s Note: It was … Continue reading "Miraflores Locks Part 2 – Disney Magic Panama Canal"
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