Tag: Panama Canal Cruise
May 17, 2008 Port of Call: At Sea The Disney Magic was very slow to waken this morning. Everyone spent the Panama Canal day visiting all parts of the ship, taking photos, enjoying every moment, not wanting to miss a thing — that we were all quite tired. The sea was like shimmering glass .. … Continue reading "Day 8 – At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –"
Panama Canal Part 3 – Miraflores Lock -Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise
Posted onSIDE NOTE: Karen emailed asking what type of camera I am using. It is a Canon S5IS, an advanced point and shoot camera. It has a 12x optical zoom and a 48x digital zoom. To get good use of the digital zoom it must be on a tripod or other stationary object. I have done … Continue reading "Panama Canal Part 3 – Miraflores Lock -Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise"
Panama Canal Part 2 Pedro Miguel Lock – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise
Posted onAfter an extensive morning approaching the Panama Canal and going thru the three steps of the Gatun Locks; it was time for LUNCH! Approximately 2pm we began our approach to the Pedro Miguel Lock. What was really cool was that we got to watch the Submarine go through the lock just ahead of us. Unlike … Continue reading "Panama Canal Part 2 Pedro Miguel Lock – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise"
Day 6 – Sea Day Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –
Posted onMay 15, 2008 Port of Call: SEA I’ll file this report at a later date. Tomorrow we go through the Panama Canal. The whole ship is buzzing with excitment. Here is the Panama Canal Port Authority WebCams. Follow our journey through the Canal.
Day 5 – Aruba Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –
Posted onMay 14, 2008 Port of Call: Aruba Weather: High 80s, Low Humidity, Sunny morning, cloudy afternoon Approaching Aruba Linda enjoys the view from our balcony. About Aruba: According to the Aruba Tourism Authority website, “the first people to inhabit the island were a nation of Arawak Indians called the Caiquetios who migrated north from the … Continue reading "Day 5 – Aruba Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –"
At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 4
Posted onMay 13, 2008 Port of Call: SEA Weather: Hot, Low Humidity, Sunny Ah….we awoke to get a glimpse of the sunrise about 6:30am. The humidity is gone and so the cabin doors are wide open. We enjoyed coffee, listened to the Panama Canal History Lecture on the TV and I caught up on email. While … Continue reading "At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 4"
At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 3
Posted onMonday May 12, 2008 Port of Call: SEA Weather: Hot and Humid Ah…… Sea Days! One of the best parts of cruising and we have 2 in a row. We were up around 6 and had just missed the sunrise. Room service coffee came quickly and I logged in and Linda is on the couch … Continue reading "At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 3"
Castaway Cay Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 2
Posted onSunday, May 11, 2008 Castaway Cay Our day at Castaway Cay was beautiful. It’s like coming “home” again when we pull into port and see all the pastel colored umbrellas and the waving DCL and Castaway Cay flags from the post office. The starboard side of the ship has a great view of the island … Continue reading "Castaway Cay Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 2"
Embarkation Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 1a
Posted onLinda and I flew into Orlando on Friday. I slept on the plane and awoke bright eyed and ready to go! Once the plane stopped rolling I got up and started moving around getting excited. Linda laughed with me. The trip of a lifetime had begun. We had a quick reunion with Beci and Chris … Continue reading "Embarkation Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 1a"
Embarkation Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 1b
Posted onToday we got up early and met Sandy and Sharon, at the Dolphin’s Fresh, for Breakfast. At 9:30, Happy Limo picked us up for our journey to the port. As you might imagine, Port Canaveral was just BUZZING with excitement. Over 2,000 passengers were about to board the ship for a 15 night cruise through … Continue reading "Embarkation Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 1b"
