3decades3kids What Do I Pack For The Disney Magic Weekender Cruise NYC? 7 Day Countdown!

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3decades3kids
What Do I Pack 
For The
Disney Magic 
Weekender Cruise
NYC?
7 Day Countdown
From the minute our family booked the Disney Magic out of NYC the question crossed my mind about exactly how I should pack for everyone. Since I am the main packer, it’s pretty much on me to remember everything. 
We are only going on the Disney Magic for the weekend. The cruise sets sail on Friday and returns Sunday morning, so you would think this would be easy, right? But, it’s not for the true Disney fan! 
Of course we are starting off in our matching Disney tees, that’s a must!
Each of us is bringing a backpack that will include paperwork, a bathing suit and pins to trade!
Of course my daughter’s backpack will have her bathing suit, pins to trade and her Cinderella gown. That makes sense, right? You never know when you will have to transform into a princess, so it’s better to be prepared!
We are also packing pirate ears and Jack Sparrow hats for the Pirate Party! 
I think we will bring one casual, but nice outfit for dinner on the last night.
Disney pajamas go without saying and my Eeyore slippers are in the suitcase already, too.
Next Friday this time, we will have already boarded the Disney Magic. I was pleased to find out that even though the Disney Magic sails at about 4pm, you can board the ship beginning at 11am. You can reserve your boarding time online. We chose 11:30am Now, back to the packing! 
Disney List:
Disney earrings
Disney Princess suitcase
Disney Quest backpacks
Disney bows for Emily
Disney ears
Jack Sparrow Hats
Cinderella gown
Glass slippers
Tiara
Princess Bathing Suit for Em
Pink Minnie flip flops
Princess Cover Up
Princess dress for Em
Mickey tees for the guys
Trading pins
Trading Vinylmations
Disney Gift Cards (for the kids)
Disney nightwear
Eeyore slippers
Animal flip-flops
Animal cap
Dusting Body Glitter
Well, I think I remembered all the Disney items I need to pack. I already have a pre-made list of regular trip packing essentials that go on every trip. I’m not worried about packing any of that.
This is our official 7 Day Countdown to the Disney Magic NYC.
Cannot wait to experience the true magic of Disney at sea.
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Disclosure: All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids.
Email: ELGeorgia@aol.com

3decades3kids We Are Going On The Disney Magic NYC

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3decades3kids
We Are Going On
The Disney Magic
NYC

Anyone that knows our family, knows what huge Disney fans we have been forever.
A summer does not pass by that we do not head to Disney World for a week or two.
But, this year we decided to trade in our August trip ritual for a chance to experience Disney on the high seas! 
Ever since the Disney Cruise Line announced they would be sailing out of NYC our family have been intrigued with the idea. The thought of leaving right from our own area was so appealing we could not resist the idea to test it out. 
Hubby has been on his share of cruises, but for the rest of us, it will be a first.
We recently caught the Disney Magic leaving the port in NYC an the excitement of our family could not be contained! The people on board looked like they had been transported into another world. We could not see much of the top of the ship, but we did hear a lot of cheering and the magical horns announce that the voyage was about to begin.
Our family stood and watched and started our countdown to happiness right there.
For us the decision was pretty easy. We have been Disney Vacation Club members since 1997.
The toughest decision was just to decide that we wanted to book the cruise. Disney Cruise Line took it from there. I called and in less than a half hour  our family of five was booked into a beautiful Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah.
It was as simple as that! I was pleased to know that our family of five could all be in one room. The verandah was a real plus! Our cruise documents were mailed to our address and we easily checked in online. We also registered our 12 and 5 year old into some activities in advance.
Now all we have to do is PACK! 
From what we have heard there will be a Sail Away Party, a Pirate Party, and a plenty more.
My kids have their pins ready for pin trading, and Em has her Cinderella gown and light up glass slippers ready to go! We are counting down the days!
To find out more about Disney Cruise Line click here.
Disclosure: All opinions are that of 3decades3kids/Diane Sullivan
Email: ELGeorgia@aol.com