Reviews & Ratings for the Disney-Magic

On April 23, 2026, approximately ten crew members of the cruise ship 'Disney Magic' were apprehended by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in San Diego. As of now, the identities of those detained and the specific charges against them remain undisclosed. Reports indicate that among those apprehended was the head waiter from the recent four-night cruise to Catalina and Ensenada. Eyewitnesses noted that these crew members were escorted without personal belongings to an unmarked white van, appearing in restraints during the process. The political rights organization, Union del Barrio, confirmed that around ten employees of Disney Cruise Line faced arrest that day, just ahead of the apprehension of several crew members from the Holland America Line’s ship 'Zaandam' a few days later. Witnesses reported that CBP officials boarded the 'Disney Magic' and escorted the crew members off the vessel into a CBP vehicle. There are ongoing calls from various organizations for CBP to clarify the legal justifications behind the detainment of workers who were not seeking entry into the United States. They are also seeking clarity on the whereabouts of those detained and how legal representatives could ensure their rights were upheld, as well as the ability for family members to reach them. In a wider operation, US Customs and Border Protection apprehended 28 employees from Disney Cruise Line over alleged offenses related to child pornography. This significant crackdown took place across five different cruise ships, targeting individuals suspected of possessing or distributing illegal materials involving child sexual exploitation. Authorities have since annulled the visas of those arrested and initiated their removal from the country. Further details, including the precise charges and the personal information of those taken into custody, continue to be under wraps.

On March 29, the Disney Magic encountered a significant setback while sailing from Miami to San Juan due to a serious leak originating from the floor of deck 5. The water intrusion was particularly alarming as it cascaded down from the ceiling near the chandelier lights in the main atrium, affecting areas all the way down to deck 3. The situation escalated by the following day, March 30, as the leak continued and intensified. Consequently, access to floors 3, 4, and 5 amidships was restricted, leading to the cancellation and relocation of various activities. Passengers found themselves rerouting to other decks to navigate from the forward to aft sections of the vessel. In addition, several guests in cabins in the 6500s were required to switch rooms to ensure their safety and comfort, with compensatory measures provided. The Disney Magic ultimately docked in San Juan on March 31. For further details, including a visual report, check out the video coverage here: https://www.cruisehive.com/disney-magic-ship-experiences-another-major-leak/167297.

On March 3, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a daring medevac operation to rescue a 9-year-old girl from the cruise ship 'Disney Magic,' which was situated approximately 170 miles offshore from Galveston, Texas. The incident prompted a swift response from Air Station Houston after reports of a medical emergency on board. The Coast Guard helicopter successfully airlifted the young passenger and transported her to UTMB Health - University of Texas Hospital in Galveston for urgent medical care. Fortunately, the child is reported to be in stable condition following the incident. The 'Disney Magic' had set sail from Galveston just a day prior, on March 2, for a four-day cruise across the Western Caribbean. For more details and updates, visit: http://crew-center.com/9-year-old-girl-airlifted-disney-cruise-ship

On the evening of March 9, 2023, an urgent medevac operation was executed by the US Coast Guard to rescue a 37-year-old passenger aboard the cruise ship 'Disney Magic' near Venice, Louisiana. The call for assistance was logged by Coast Guard Sector New Orleans around 9:30 p.m., as the ship reported that the individual was suffering from severe abdominal pain. In response to the situation, the watchstanders at Sector New Orleans promptly dispatched a boat crew from Coast Guard Station Venice aboard a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium. Upon arrival, the crew successfully evacuated the distressed man and transported him back to Station Venice, where he was handed over to emergency medical services for further care.