• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About/Hire Me
    • About Me
    • Hire Me
    • Contact
    • Family
    • Faith
    • FAQ
    • My Running Story
    • Recipes
  • Disney
  • Fitness
    • runDisney Information Page
    • Fitness
    • Races
  • Parenting
  • Travel

Through Heather's Looking Glass

  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • family
  • About Me

Disney Magic Photos

September 4, 2015 | blogging, Disney, Travel

I have really been missing cruising lately, and as I was going through some photos on my computer earlier this week, I came across these from when I sailed on the Disney Magic right after it was refurbished a couple of years ago. Disney went to great lengths to update this ship, and while it is still lacking in some areas, it looks much better than it did before.

DSC_0359

DSC_0358

One thing I love about the Magic is how cozy it feels. Bigger isn’t always better!

DSC_0360

Now that I have a little one, I have been paying more attention to photos of kid areas.

DSC_0371

Yes, I went down the slinky dog slide!

DSC_0374

Superhero fun anyone?

DSC_0377

I did NOT go on the new waterslide!

DSC_0409

DSC_0420

Disney made the rooms all look like the staterooms on the Dream and the Fantasy.

DSC_0405

Something a lot of people didn’t notice was that Disney added shaded areas over some of the pool chairs. Definitely needed!

DSC_0412

Also don’t forget there is an all new restaurant that took the place of Parrot Cay.

DSC_0478

Who is ready to sail on the Magic? Have you been on this ship, or any of the Disney cruise line ships? Which is your favorite? I would love to book your trip for you, it doesn’t cost you anything extra! heather@travelwiththemagic.com

QOTD: What is your favorite cruise line or port that you have stopped in?

Like this:

Like Loading...

Sign up for my newsletter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    September 4, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I’d love to go on a cruise one day! This one looks really nice!

  2. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    September 4, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    The ship looks great!!! My hubby and I had a blast on our honeymoon on a Disney Cruise! Would love to cruise again one day!

  3. Rachael @ Catch Me If You Can says

    September 4, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Ive only been on one cruise and it was the Alaskan Disney wonder. It was fabulous! I cant wait for my next cruise, i think its my new favorite kind of travel

    • Heather says

      September 4, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      I want to do Alaska so bad!

  4. Vanessa says

    September 4, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I’ve been on the Dream twice (last time was concierge) and the Wonder once. I really liked the Wonder for the size and “coziness”, but the Dream concierge level is unreal. If they upgrade the Wonder to have a concierge lounge and other amenities like the Dream, I would definitely consider another cruise. I would love to do a 7-night on the Fantasy but they are pricing the average family out.

  5. Christian says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    I just registered for the Castaway Cay Challenge after the WDW Marathon weekend next January. I’ve been on two cruises before, both with Norwegian Cruise Lines, but I’ve never been on a Disney cruise and my husband has never been on any cruise. I loved seeing these pictures of the Magic. It looks like such a beautiful ship, I hope the Dream will be as nice!

  6. Karen says

    September 7, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    I love the Magic! It still remains my favorite ship! 🙂

  7. Karen H says

    September 9, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I’m going on the Magic in October! Can’t wait!

Trackbacks

  1. runningwithsass says:
    September 4, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Disney Magic Photos

    I have really been missing cruising lately, and as I was going through some photos on my computer earlier

Primary Sidebar

I am Heather Montgomery, a 30 something southern girl living in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband Bobby, 10-year-old daughter Emma Kate, and our goldendoodles Dolly and Luna. I’m just a regular girl who likes to workout, travel, hang with my family, text, and eat chips and queso. Be sure to check out my “about me” page for more info!
Thank you for visiting, and feel free to contact me with questions, (or for PR inquiries or press trip invites) at Support@HeathersLookingGlass.com.

Please, no guest post requests. 🙂

More about me

Privacy Policy

You can also find me here:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • Family Fun in Tuscaloosa: Your Ultimate Getaway Beyond Game Day
  • 5 Reasons to Try a New Way of Travel
  • Experience Superhero-Sized Fun at Gaylord Opryland DC Summer
  • Digital Nomads: Safely Working Remotely While You Roam
  • Tips for Surviving (and Thriving) as a Travel Ball Mom

 

Search

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Family
5th grade. ✏️ 🍎 📚 Today she left eleme 5th grade. ✏️ 🍎 📚 

Today she left elementary school to change classes all by herself, do homework on a Chromebook, and basically be a grown up at school. 😭

How did we get here? She was just lifting her arms up saying “mommy, hold you!” And it felt like yesterday. It’s bittersweet watching her grow, but I know she is going to do amazing things. She’s got a special fire inside of her that can’t be taught, and I know it will take her far in life.

Chase your dreams baby girl. We will always be right here cheering you on. 🩷 @theprincessek 

#backtoschool #firstdayofschool #fifthgrade #5thgrade
Summer photo dump ☀️ Emma Kate starts school Summer photo dump ☀️ 

Emma Kate starts school tomorrow, so I guess summer is officially over. 😭 It’s bittersweet. I’m excited to be back into a routine and fall is my favorite, but I will miss lazy mornings and traveling on a whim and not having to help with homework. 😵‍💫

Here is a carousel of some of my favorite moments. From basketball tournaments to travels down to south Florida and back, Atlanta, Asheville, Tuscaloosa, Pigeon Forge, and all the way to Disneyland, and my 40th birthday plus 4th of July, tiny house camping and Opryland for Bobby’s birthday, we packed a lot into the past 2.5 months. 

I never want to forget these special moments with my little family. Memories to last a lifetime that I thank God for. 🩷

Have your kids started school yet? 

#summer2025 #summerofmemories #summertime #summerbreak #summervacation #summermemories
THIS is your sign to start packing… because @nor THIS is your sign to start packing… because @norwegiancruiseline is giving away 250 FREE cruises — and you are hearing about it first RIGHT HERE!  #ad

I was just told about this and had to share — it’s one of those rare chances to win a dream vacation, and yes, it’s completely real.

Whether you’re craving island sunsets, ocean breezes, or just some serious downtime… this could be your way to get it for free. 

250 winners means the odds aren’t bad — and the sweepstakes is officially live!

 Link’s in my bio to enter.
Tag your cruise buddy and don’t wait on this one! 

#NorwegianCruiseLine #FreeCruiseGiveaway #CruiseSweepstakes #NCLGiveaway #UltimateVacation #NCLPartner #EscapeToTheGreatLife
Island vibes in the Smokies 🌺☀️ Stayed st Island vibes in the Smokies 🌺☀️ 

Stayed steps away from rides, shops, and sweets—then escaped to rooftop views and poolside hangs when we needed to reset. 

Margaritaville Island Hotel = Tennessee’s version of chill.

#hosted #MargaritavilleIslandHotel #PigeonForgeWithKids #FamilyTravelVibes #pigeonforgetennessee #theislandpigeonforge
(#Ad) Back-to-school season is no joke — between (#Ad) Back-to-school season is no joke — between practices, homework, and trying to figure out dinner every night, I’ll take any shortcut I can get. 🙌🏼 

One of my favorite time (and money) savers? Grabbing a gift card at Kroger for one of our favorite spots (Zaxby’s for us!) and clipping the digital coupon for 4X fuel points. 

That means dinner is DONE and I’m saving at the pump. Total win-win! 👏🏼 These gift cards are also perfect for teacher gifts, last-minute summer outings, or a first-day celebration meal. Smart moms know — gift cards give back 💡 

🛒 Head to your local @krogerco to snag yours and clip your 4X fuel points coupon before 8/12! 👉 
kroger.com/o/gift-cards 

#BackToSchoolSavings #GiftCardsGiveBack #MomLifeHacks #KrogerDeals #KrogerPartner #KrogerGiftCards #BackToSchool4x
BACKSTORY TIME! 🚘 I drove the same Toyota 4Ru BACKSTORY TIME! 🚘 

I drove the same Toyota 4Runner for 14 1/2 years. Last October, we got a good deal on a Highlander platinum with 10,000 miles on it from @foxtoyota. 

The only problem is, I wanted the Grand Highlander platinum, because it has way more cargo room, legroom, and some other features that the regular Highlander doesn’t have. I thought that’s what we were getting, but it wasn’t available and we ended up with the regular Highlander, which don’t get me wrong, I was very grateful for after driving the same car for so long.

However, as the months went on, the differences were very noticeable, especially with how much we travel and the lack of space. Without me knowing, Bobby had been doing research and working with the wonderful folks at Fox, and was able to find us a brand new Grand Highlander platinum. 

He had hoped it would arrive for my birthday, but it was a couple weeks late, which was totally worth it. He’s usually really bad at surprising me (my 40th birthday party a couple weeks ago was supposed to be a surprise, but I found out.) so I was truly in shock and speechless when I came home and this new car, which we named Ruby, was in the garage!

@bobbymontg may not be the most romantic guy, but he shows his love in ways that he knows I appreciate. Best birthday gift ever! 🩷

#toyota @toyotausa #lovemytoyota #grandhighlander #toyota2025 #foxtoyota
ad ✨Back-to-school gift hack you’ll actually w ad ✨Back-to-school gift hack you’ll actually want to do! 🎁✏️ 

While grabbing a few things at Walgreens, I picked up a Kohl’s gift card and turned it into the cutest teacher gift — a mason jar wrapped in ribbon, full of pencils with a tag that says “This year is going to be on point.” 🎯 

It’s simple, thoughtful, and super practical — because who doesn’t love a gift they can actually use? 

Walgreens makes it so easy to grab @incommpayments gift cards for everyone on your back-to-school list — from teachers to even yourself (because let’s be real, moms need a win too 😉). 

👉 Tap here to shop gift cards now: https://bit.ly/InCommWalgreens See gift card for terms, conditions, and applicable fees. 

#BackToSchoolWithGiftCardsFromWalgreens 
#BackToSchoolGifts #WalgreensFinds #InCommGiftCards #TeacherGiftIdea #KohlsGiftCard #MomHacks #GiftCardDIY

Copyright © 2025 · Through Heather's Looking Glass · Theme by Bella Creative Studio

%d