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There are other changes as well.
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So I just received the cruise documents for my honeymoon and much to my delight we were upgraded from a Cat 9 room on deck 2 to a Cat 6 room with the verandah on deck 5!
We were both giddy but when I went to check the stateroom reports for our room on the Magic only one person rated the room and gave it a 1 complaining of noise and water on the balcony! I've been unable to find anything else online about this room and I've been wondering if I should try and get the room changed before I board or if it's possible to get the room changed after we check in if it's really a problem. Of course the review sounds "complainy" pointing out the stewards lack of English and could be someone with an axe to grind and it's really nothing to be concerned about.
Since it's our honeymoon and I want things to be perfect for her I'm worrying
So, advice? And has anyone ever stayed in 5124 on the Magic? Thanks!
I haven't stayed in that room (we were on Deck 6) but did the person say where the water was coming from? Was it condensation or was it from something like the crew cleaning a deck and it washing down onto that verandah?
I hope someone can comment who has sailed in that room....because a verandah is a "can't miss" opportunity (especially with no additional money)! Remember to always take reviews with a grain of salt (which it sounds like you're doing).
I haven't stayed in this stateroom, but looked at the reviews. You're right that the one negative one just sounds like a complainer. The other two reviews were positive and being near the aft elevators is very convenient for Topsiders, the beverage station, Animators Palate and Parrot Cay.
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I was waiting and waiting to hear about an upgrade for my trip.... well today they let me know that one was available.... to go from a cat3 to a cat 2 would cost $4k... I think i'll stay in my cat 3 and love it....
go for the verandah.... it'll be so romantic to have your own private balcony.... if you stay in your room the whole time.... you may hear noise... I'm just in my room to sleep, and shower.... I'm sure the water on the balcony was from them cleaning the deck or maybe it could have even been rain or mist from the waves....
I would take the category 6 for sure! There is nothing as romantic as a balcony stateroom, especially for a honeymoon. Order a pot of coffee (or even your breakfast!) in the morning and have it on the verandah. Or evening drinks before dinner as the sun goes down. Or a late night snack, looking out at the dark water. . .as you can tell, I am a big fan of a balcony. DH and I had one on our honeymoon and it was wonderful. We used it quite a bit since we were on a 10 night cruise. We may downgrade to a category 9 for our next cruise after the one coming up (which is a category 6) due to finances, but I would ALWAYS choose a category 6 or better if I could.
I saw that there were two other reviews for that stateroom number, though on the Wonder and the negative one was for the same stateroom on the Magic.
I would think even though the reports were for same stateroom on two different ships, that the stateroom would be in exactly the same location on both ships, so things like location, noise, etc. would likely be comparable (if not things like how well maintained the bathroom is, etc.).
So, I would focus on the positive reviews. I agree the negative one sounds sour grapey.
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I would say go for it. The last cruise I was on, my sister and I wished our room had a Verandah (we had an inside room across the hall from our dad and stepmom's room), and their view was excellent (mind you we were on Celebrity Cruiseline). Really most people on cruises only are in their rooms to sleep, and clean up before Dinner time, unless you have a Verandah than that is quite a romantic spot as others have mentioned especially on your Honeymoon I say stick with the Free Upgrade and hope you have a Magical Honeymoon Cruise
Deck 5....don't think the waves could cause the water, and the outdoor deck is on deck 4 below. There really is no reason for the water on your level deck since the next 3 decks above are all staterooms. If no one else commented on that, I would suggest that the Negative Commenter is just a fluke.
Congrats on the upgrade -- free??? You must have made quite an impression on Disney in your booking. I realize it's your honeymoon, but we've gone during special times (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) and haven't been upgraded in advance.
As for noise -- the walls contain only so much noise. We were on Deck 7 and we could hear everything going on outside the hallway (running, talking). Just remember that when you are enjoying your honeymoon "activities".
We've never gone on a Disney Cruise, but on our RCL cruise, we had a verandah, and I wouldn't cruise without having one. Nice to sit out in the morning or late evening just watching the water. You will love the verandah.
Deck 5....don't think the waves could cause the water, and the outdoor deck is on deck 4 below. There really is no reason for the water on your level deck since the next 3 decks above are all staterooms. If no one else commented on that, I would suggest that the Negative Commenter is just a fluke.
Congrats on the upgrade -- free??? You must have made quite an impression on Disney in your booking. I realize it's your honeymoon, but we've gone during special times (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) and haven't been upgraded in advance.
As for noise -- the walls contain only so much noise. We were on Deck 7 and we could hear everything going on outside the hallway (running, talking). Just remember that when you are enjoying your honeymoon "activities".
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