We got a late start to the day, but not as late as the Ellis’. After a great breakfast at Tom Siders Buffet, Tricia and Elena hit the pool while Steven got a work out in the sweet gym above the bridge.

Within an hour, we arrived at Key West where Steven and Kara braved the White Knuckles Thrill Speed Boat Ride, where they survived 70 to 80 mph speeds on the open seas and lots of 360 degree turns. Steven lost his Under Armor hat to the sea, but at least he did not have to fight off any sea creatures! (inside joke between Steven and Disney folks)

Kara and Steven stand next to the boat of death!

After a great first day at sea, with the sailing away party, lots of swimming, lots of eating, some goofing around, the mandatory safety evacuation drill and even seeing Steven get on stage during a live comedy performance (ask him to show you the video, it is HILLARIOUS) we called it a night. Disney is so cool, we got to our rooms and found some chocolates next to a baby elephant that found his way into our room. Let see what is on the bed tomorrow night. And with that note – Goodnight!

It did not take Elena long to start having a great time aboard the ship. We hadn’t been on the ship but 10 minuets, yet Elena found a cool place to slide around, the Ocean-ears Club.

Elena goofs around on the slide.

The family arrived safely to Port Canaveral to see the huge ship they would be calling home for the next seven days, the Disney Magic. Check out some of the photos below, as well as pictures with the famous Mouse! And although the bus driver kept telling us there were gators in the lakes and ponds – we did not see any.

Elena shows off a model of the Disney Magic, the ship we are about to board.

The family takes a second to pose with Mickey Mouse.

The Disney Magic!

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Thank you for taking the time to check us out online. We thought this will be a cool way to help all of our family and friends keep up with the crazy lives of Steven, Tricia, Elena and Emma Miranda. Our first adventures will take us throughout the Caribbean as we enjoy our first family vacation in 10 years! We are sailing the high seas on the Disney Cruise Lines, as we jump upon the Disney Magic to sail the Western Caribbean.

Ahoy!