First cruise... Can't decide....

[cjp]

We are looking at our first Disney Cruise for this October (Halloween week). It would be me, my wife, our 3 y/o daughter and 1 1/2 y/o son. We are split between the 5 day Magic western caribbean cruise in a Concierge 1BR suite and the 7 day Fantasy western caribbean cruise in a 4A deluxe family oceanview stateroom with veranda. Any advice to help us make up our minds?? Thanks!!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

We are looking at our first Disney Cruise for this October (Halloween week). It would be me, my wife, our 3 y/o daughter and 1 1/2 y/o son. We are split between the 5 day Magic western caribbean cruise in a Concierge 1BR suite and the 7 day Fantasy western caribbean cruise in a 4A deluxe family oceanview stateroom with veranda. Any advice to help us make up our minds?? Thanks!!

Well that's tough. I always say longer is better, but the 5 night would be on the brand new Disney Magic so that would be pretty awesome. I don't think you have a bad choice there!

 

[Brandon Bowman]

We are looking at our first Disney Cruise for this October (Halloween week). It would be me, my wife, our 3 y/o daughter and 1 1/2 y/o son. We are split between the 5 day Magic western caribbean cruise in a Concierge 1BR suite and the 7 day Fantasy western caribbean cruise in a 4A deluxe family oceanview stateroom with veranda. Any advice to help us make up our minds?? Thanks!!

What is your itinerary for both?

 

[wdwstateofmind]

I haven't been on the Magic...but our 7-nighter on the Fantasy was amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone...

 

[TDF]

Well a 1BR for a 5 Night… I would really consider that. The Magic is being redone and should be awesome. Plus if this is your first cruise ever start smaller and then head bigger… trust me you will be back anyway!
- Justin

 

[iloverags2]

I have been both the classics and the new ships, and my preference is the classics. They are much more intimate, and seem to be less rushed. While normally I would go with a longer cruise and the 7-nights on the Fantasy, 5-nights on the reimagined Magic would probably win out with me. What are the exact itineraries for both? That might also factor into my decision.

 

[deanaandrich]

With your little ones on their first cruise, I would start out with the 5 day to see how they do and then you can always go back for a longer one.

 

[Brandon Bowman]

The 7 Day Fantasy is priced well and has a much better itinerary then 5 day. 7 Days might be too long with kids but that is up to you. Either way the 7 day would offer a much better experience