My family recently went on a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston with Disney. I have been dying to share my Disney Magic cruise ship review! I have a lot of tips to share about what activities to prioritize. You’ll see lots of pictures as well, both my own and from the photo package.
This review comes from someone who first sailed in the Disney Wish and the Disney Fantasy. I know, I’m basically working my way backwards, right? Given the age of the Magic – Disney’s oldest cruise ship – I decided to prioritize her before boarding any other newer ones. Who knows when she’ll be retired!
I tend to provide a lot of detail, so click on a section below to skip to it.
Stateroom 6560
Location
We have always stayed midship, deck 6, starboard side up to and including this cruise. This time, I specifically picked a room as close to the elevator bank and stairwells as possible to minimize hallway walking. I highly recommend it, as you hardly hear any noise! The ship is well-built to minimize noise traveling.
While I normally enjoy being midship, I did find it much more difficult to catch an elevator on the Magic’s midship bank. There are only four, they are definitely the most-used of the three elevator banks, and they are not very big. Often you will have one stop just to find it completely full.
We used the steps probably 75% of the time, as it was almost always faster. Fortunately the Magic is a smaller ship, so it was only three floors up to the pool deck and three floors down to the lowest restaurants.
Size
As with all non-suite cruise ship rooms, the room was very small (as expected). The bathroom is split, which is nice so someone can use the toilet while someone is showering.
The toilet side is just big enough for someone plus-sized like me to comfortably do their business. Showering is doable, but I’m grateful there’s a removable shower head (as is my 6-foot husband, whose head nearly grazes the bathroom ceiling).
The space between the foot of the queen bed and the wall is so small that we had to shimmy sideways to get around it. The sofa is hard as a rock, but turns into a comfortable enough bed. Besides, we weren’t sitting in the room watching TV much anyway!
Speaking of the TV, it is very small, but it’s completely fine. I like that it’s on the sofa side of the room, since the kids were more interested in it than we were. It was also on an extendable arm so they could adjust the angle, but I could tuck it away when I needed to get around it.
Storage
I found there to be plenty of storage for a 5-night cruise, and could’ve definitely made do for a couple more nights’ worth of clothes. There are empty cabinets above the desk, drawers on either side below it. A drawer is on either side of the bed, plus several drawers and a flat surface tucked into the wall across from the bed. More drawers and a shelf are next to the closet, and, of course, the hanging space in the closet itself. I was able to fit my pop-up hamper in the closet for holding dirty clothes.
Overall I much preferred the storage on the Magic over the Wish. The Wish had a lot of open shelves instead of drawers, and I don’t like having all our clean clothes out on display all week.
The beds sit high enough that you can put your luggage underneath. All five of our suitcases fit under it, including my super-sized bag (once I unpacked it).
Verandah
We’ve had a verandah every time we’ve cruised, and I really love it. Warm, fresh ocean air while I drink my coffee first thing in the morning is hard to give up!
This balcony was on par with the one we had on the Fantasy. There’s just enough room for everyone to move around, with two chairs and a small table.
We actually had family members in the room right next to ours, and when we first got into our rooms, we saw that the verandah partitions had been tucked away so that we could cross freely between the two. We didn’t ask for this to be done, but we were completely fine with it! It makes it easier to communicate when you don’t have cell service or Wifi.
Ship Layout
Of all of Disney’s current cruise ship classes – Magic, Dream, and Wish – I definitely prefer the overall layout of the Magic! The smaller size makes it much easier to navigate. I must admit, though, that the atrium seems positively tiny.
The Good
The clustering of the adults-only bars on the forward of deck 3 makes it easy to travel between them, such as when we wanted to drink and listen to music at Keys, but pop over to O’Gill’s for their free late-night snack bar in between.
But more importantly, it also means you’re not likely to run into children while enjoying your nightcap! This is a problem on the Wish class, but at least they have restrooms off the atrium. The Magic does not have any nearby. You have to go to the bar area or down the hallway to Rapunzel’s to find one.
Lily, my daughter, was in Edge for the first time. She loved that it was on the pool deck and that they allowed food in! She could grab pizza or ice cream and take it back in with her.
The Not-So-Good
Most shopping is easy to find; Sea Treasures, however, can be tricky! It’s only accessible via the After Hours section, and you have to go all the way around the Fathoms hallway to see it.
I never once made it up to deck 10 to check anything out, since we didn’t eat at PALO or book Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. It was kind of a bummer to never wander into the Wide World of Sports Deck, and I think swapping its location with the Quiet Cove amenities would’ve been better.
My biggest beef with this ship is how the midship elevators are spaced so far apart, paired with how quickly the doors close! We had to have a man stationed on either side to catch whichever one opened, because if you don’t bolt to the opposite side, you WILL miss it!
Food
I have no real complaints about the food in any of the main dining rooms, Cabanas, or the pool deck. Some dishes were not particularly memorable, but nothing was bad. Overall it was on par with our dining on the other ship classes.
Lumiere’s
Lumiere’s is identical in its menu offerings to that of Royal Palace/Court on the Dream class ships. These are my FAVORITE menus!
Our first night in Lumiere’s was actually a ship-wide menu called Let the Magic Begin. I liked that it was one we hadn’t tried before, and chose to order outside of my comfort zone. My husband, however, always gets calamari if it’s an option.
The chicken bastilla appetizer was shockingly good, my strip loin was perfectly cooked, and I enjoyed both the Kahlua creme brulee and the dark chocolate bombe for dessert.
My son LOVES mint chocolate chip ice cream, so he ordered the Magical Express sundae from the adult dessert menu.
This was a 5-night cruise, so we didn’t get a lobster night. But that’s okay, because one of my favorite dishes is on the first menu for this restaurant: escargot!
The first time I ever tried it was on the Fantasy, and I was hooked. It was just like I remembered this time! I also loved the fried brie and French onion soup.
I have a hard time deciding between the rack of lamb and the filet steak, so my husband orders one, I order the other, and we share!
My son wasn’t feeling well this evening, so he and I went back to the room early. Our lovely servers prepared a to-go plate of desserts for my husband to bring me, and they were ALL phenomenal! I had the Grand Marnier souffle, the vanilla creme brulee, and he saved me a bite of his classic opera gateau.
Animator’s Palate
This restaurant also uses the same menus across the ships it appears on. While I find the offerings probably the least impressive, it is one of my favorite restaurants to be in, so it evens out.
Our first night here was actually on Marvel night, so we enjoyed a special Marvel menu! You can read more about the food we enjoyed on this night on my Marvel Day at Sea post.
Animator’s was also our final night, which is truly perfect. What could top ending your cruise with Sorcerer Mickey and a round of applause for all the serving teams? And the video portion was so well done it brought me to tears!
Like many sailors who enjoy this menu, I started with the black truffle pasta pursiettes – always delicious. Their baked potato and cheddar soup is excellent. My husband chose the pennette bolognese for his entree, while I simply couldn’t pass up an angus beef tenderloin! And it was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had.
The dessert menu on this night is my least favorite and the only time I have no trouble narrowing it down to one: the lemon icebox pie!
They also offered us the non-alcoholic cocktail as it came with a cute drinking spoon with Remy from Ratatouille clinging to the top. I asked if we could just buy the spoon, and they said no. So my kids split the drink, and I kept the spoon!
Rapunzel’s Royal Table
The Dinner Show
I was most excited to try this restaurant! I was a little bummed we only spent one evening here, but it was so much fun. The show is very funny, the characters are incredibly interactive, and my daughter joined in on the parade around the restaurant at the end. The floating lantern segment was beautiful!
My son, who can be sensitive to noise (particularly when he’s tired), did not love how loud it was. The stomping and clapping bit really got to him. Several characters tried to interact with him, including Hook Hand and the musicians, but he mostly kept his head down.
I recommend noise-cancelling headphones for sensitive children. Also, if you request a table “near the center,” be prepared to be called out and picked on during the show. This goes for adults, too!
The Food
The food here was actually really incredible. I started with the Snuggly Duckling platter, and it was one of the biggest appetizers I’ve ever gotten. And everything on it was so good, even the bit of bread and German mustard!
I also ordered a specialty cocktail as I usually do at dinner. Oddly enough, none of us were ever presented with a menu that showed the drinks – but I had seen them when checking the menu ahead of time on the Navigator app. They knew exactly what drinks we were referring to though! I got the Smolder, which was Bellini, Limoncello, pineapple cotton candy, and St. Germain.
The romaine wedge with hot smoked salmon was great. I don’t love pecans, but I can’t pass up Brie and smoked salmon! It did not disappoint.
I went in thinking I was going to order the Flynn Rider platter (smoked pork loin), but our server recommended the Captain of the Guards roasted prime rib of beef, so I went with that. I’m glad I did! It was scrumptious (and HUGE), and came with one of DCL’s famous twice-baked potatoes that I love.
Narrowing down the dessert menu was particularly hard here. I ended up with both Rapunzel’s fry pan sweet bread (essentially a donut topped with ice cream) and the Gothel blackforest tower, which was practically sinful.
Surprise Upsell
One thing I did not love about Rapunzel’s was the selling of the light-up Pascal clips. They are not particularly well-made – just clear resin Pascals with color-changing LED lights visible inside, attached to a plastic clip. And our assistant server had handed one to ALL the kids at our table before asking if we wanted to purchase them.
How could we say no at that point? And they were $6 EACH! It’s quite a ripoff.
Cabanas
While Cabanas’ lunch buffet is hit or miss, it’s nice that they at least change the dishes each day while maintaining kid staples like chicken tenders and mac and cheese. My favorite lunch item was the chicken tikka masala and naan I found on the last sea day.
I was excited to find lamb on embarkation day, but it was disappointingly overcooked (unlike when I order it in the MDRs). I know most people love the crab legs, but I don’t like to work that hard for my food on vacation, haha!
Where Cabanas really shines for me, though, is breakfast. I never order room service breakfast unless we have to get off the ship super early, because I am obsessed with Cabanas breakfast!
Every single morning I get to enjoy a ready-made eggs benedict with fresh hollandaise sauce. They rotate the ingredient under the poached egg; I have had Canadian bacon/ham, spinach, and my favorite, smoked salmon!
I usually pair this with one or two sausage links, either a pancake or piece of French toast, and a small slice of pound cake. They rotated between chocolate, vanilla, and lemon cake during our cruise.
But of course, if there are Mickey churro waffles on the buffet (and there were on the last sea day), I get a couple of those instead!
Pinocchio’s Pizzeria
This quick-service station is the easiest to spot from the pool area, so it is very popular. The pizza is good, but not great. I found it to be slightly better than the pizza on the Fantasy, though.
My kids were very comfortable going up to this station on their own to ask for extra slices. They frequently run out of cheese pizza, but it’s usually not too long before another comes out.
Duck-In Diner
I only had the chance to grab one burger from here, and it was one of my favorite meals on the ship. Unfortunately for you, it seems to have been a Marvel Day at Sea specialty, so you might not get the chance to try it!
The Mark XLIV, named after Tony Stark’s Hulkbuster suit, intrigued me with its inclusion of pimento cheese – something I grew up eating a lot. I didn’t get fries, and I’m glad I didn’t, because it was a BIG burger.
Daisy’s De-Lites
Daisy’s was not a location we happened upon much, as it’s tucked away in the back of the pool deck area away from everything except the entrance to the aft elevators.
Again, I only got to try one dish here, but I made a great choice! It was a panini with mushrooms, spinach, and feta. I had to wait several minutes for them to press it fresh and it still wasn’t really hot all the way through. But it was still an extremely delicious sandwich, and I’d get it again in a heartbeat!
Frozone Treats
For the first time, I ordered a pineapple Dole whip with a shot of rum. All I can say is it will be one of the first things I do on my next cruise!
But there are plenty of non-alcoholic smoothies for everyone to enjoy here as well.
Entertainment
Broadway-Style Shows
The bar is always high when watching stage shows produced by Disney. This cruise was particularly exciting because all three stage shows were brand new to me! I was a little worried though. In the weeks leading up to our trip, I had seen many reports of technical difficulties and canceled shows, particularly with Tangled.
I am pleased to report we encountered zero issues whatsoever. As per usual, we were blown away by the talent on display, the production design, and incredible teamwork put into these shows at sea.
If you’re wondering how far in advance you should line up for these shows, I recommend getting in line no later than 7:50PM for the 8:30PM shows. We arrived around 8:05PM for Tangled, and the theatre was already open and full of people! We sat in the very back, and while I wouldn’t say there’s really a bad seat in this Walt Disney Theatre, it would’ve been nice to be closer.
For Twice Charmed, we took no chances and headed to Preludes at 7:40 and got to be the first family in line for that one, with another following close behind. That may seem super early, but with the doors opening around 8:05, you really don’t have to wait in line that long. 7:40 on Disney Dreams night made us the third family in line.
Tangled
Tangled is very much the classic story you’re used to, with no big surprises or changes. Maximus is a highlight, as the animals often are in stage productions. I have to say, for the cast we saw, Mother Gothel stole the show from Rapunzel – and I recognized her later to be Lady Tremaine as well. She’s incredible!
Twice Charmed
Of the three shows we watched, it’s very tough to pick a favorite. But I think I’d have to go with Twice Charmed, just because it’s such an original story and very intriguing! And the sets were absolutely gorgeous, particularly the ballroom at the end (though the lights nearly blinded me, haha).
Disney Dreams
Disney Dreams is the classic hodge-podge show DCL loves to produce, featuring your favorite characters and pulling on your heartstrings. I cried a little bit during this show, as I think the fear of outgrowing that magical feeling is something many Disney fans can relate to.
It featured Belle, my favorite princess, among a large collection of other favorite characters. I was very impressed by the Lion King section. And the finale certainly delivers on the sentiment!
Magic Show
Our one night without Disney entertainment featured magician Zak Mirz, and we attended his show in Walt Disney Theatre. He was very good, stumping me several times!
I particularly loved that you could see he was a family-oriented magician, bringing multiple children onstage to help with his tricks. A father-daughter duo was even featured in a very cool mind trick! He had a rather moving speech toward the end about his favorite trick to perform for his own child, which I loved.
I highly recommend catching his show if you can! The theatre wasn’t as full as for the Broadway shows, but it was close, so don’t wait too long to grab a seat.
Characters
I found that the Magic had a much lighter character schedule than the bigger ships, which is somewhat of a double-edged sword. It can be harder to meet the characters you want to with fewer time slots, but having fewer characters overall means you don’t feel stressed trying to squeeze in so many!
On Marvel day, I definitely prioritized meeting all the available characters. Other days, I did not. This was our third Disney cruise, so I had met Mickey and the gang many times, and they weren’t going to be wearing any special outfits we hadn’t seen before on the other days.
Princesses
I did snag tickets to the Royal Gathering on the last sea day for all of us. I’ll never pass up an opportunity to meet princesses again! Belle is my absolute favorite, after all.
The Magic also featured Tiana and Cinderella in the gathering.
Ariel was NOT part of the Royal Gathering, which I was super bummed about. But she did have a couple of separate meet-and-greets, including on embarkation day and in the afternoon of the last sea day.
We also ran into Ariel in the hall, and the kids got to chat with her for a bit!
Rapunzel’s Royal Table has a dinner show featuring Rapunzel, Flynn, Hook Hand, and Attila. There is also a trio of musicians that perform on the stage as well as walking around the restaurant.
I was sad that Rapunzel wasn’t part of the Royal Gathering. The Wish featured five princesses in theirs! However, the Magic has a much smaller atrium, which accounts for the difference. Rapunzel also didn’t have any meet-and-greets scheduled, but she does stop at every table in her restaurant.
Other Characters
The Magic does not have Stitch at all, which is a bummer. And since we had no Pirate Night on this sailing, we didn’t see Captain Hook, either. The only other non-princess characters to meet were Bruno and Mirabel, which we definitely went to!
We went to their early morning meeting on the last sea day, but they also made a surprise appearance at the end of the Encanto Celebration event that afternoon.
Here’s a tip: when the hosts ask you to join in a conga line, hop in IMMEDIATELY. The front of the conga line becomes the front of the surprise meet-and-greet line at the end!
And finally, my main man Sorcerer Mickey does make an appearance in Animator’s Palate at the end of the show, dancing around the dining room. He does not stop for any hugs or photo opportunities, unfortunately. I did get a special moment, though, when he stopped by our table to point out my Mickey ears with a mini sorcerer hat attached!
Oceaneer Club and Lab
I thought that perhaps since this ship is so much smaller than the newer ones, the kids’ clubs would also be smaller. Good news: they are NOT! These areas have just as many uniquely themed spaces and room to run around as the newer ships did.
On all ships, I tend to think the Club side is slightly more tailored to the littlest kids, while the Lab side is slightly more for the older ones. But I really mean slightly, as both sides are definitely enjoyable for all ages.
Club
Both sides sort of arrange their defined spaces in a circle. The Club starts on the left with the star of the show: the Toy Story room! It was a huge hit, as it was the first one we’d been in that actually had the Slinky Dog slide! Even my 11-year-old went down several times during open house.
Next to that is a simple Mickey Mouse Clubhouse style space with a TV and activity tables. It leads into the Marvel room, which also has a large screen. It features several Avengers artifacts behind glass, including Thor’s hammer, Captain’s shield, and Iron Man’s suit!
Toy Story and Inside Out-themed restrooms are nearby, with the automatic handwashing stations I wish I could install in my own house. The center of the club is where most group games and dance parties take place, and it also has a very large screen.
Around the corner is Pixie Hollow, the final activity space with tree and mushroom tables and a very calming vibe.
Lab
The lab has slightly less obvious Disney theming. The first room on the left is a space for drawing, complete with a light-up table for tracing help!
The next space is similar, with tables for coloring or crafting and a giant world map on the wall. After that comes my son’s personal favorite spot: the gaming station. It has a couple of screens playing a movie while the other screens allow you to play Nintendo Wii and Switch games! He and his dad had a Mario Kart battle during an open house later in the cruise.
There are also a couple of stand-alone games where you can captain a cruise ship. Outside this space is the center of the Lab where games take place (such as Four Square), and it also has a large screen.
To the right is the largest single activity space, taking up the entire other half of the Lab. It is full of tables and stools for doing a plethora of activities. We saw coloring supplies, board games, puzzles, and Magna tiles.
This side also has the restrooms, which feature Clubhouse characters in their pirate gear!
Below is a video of us touring both sides during the open house on embarkation day.
Atrium
As I’ve said, when your first DCL experience is on the Wish (or even the Fantasy), the Magic’s atrium pales in comparison. When we were welcomed aboard, I actually thought we weren’t entering through the atrium because it didn’t feel as grand as the others.
Our first two cruises on the Wish and Fantasy, I got a little teary-eyed upon entering the atrium. I had no such feels this time, because it’s simply not an overwhelming space.
That said, once you get used to the atrium, it definitely still feels like the “hub” of the ship. The stage is small but functional, with a piano tucked under the grand staircase. I never actually saw any guests using the staircase, though; it was usually roped off when I walked past it.
We listened to music, saw characters, met princesses, and watched the Diaper Dash in the atrium. It’s not a wasted space, it’s just not what we were used to.
The four midship elevators have the see-through side facing the atrium, which the kids always think is cool. I also like that both decks 4 and 5 have small balconies between the elevators for overlooking the atrium. Many “wandering” characters would end up here for unscheduled photo ops as well.
The Most Noticeable Problem
Now, Disney usually has top-notch cleanliness and a sparkling appearance in all aspects of a Disney experience. And I’m not saying the atrium was dirty, per se. It’s not like there were dust bunnies or tile streaks anywhere.
But that atrium carpet seriously needs replacing, like, months ago. It’s harder to tell when you are down on deck 3 walking on it, but when we were on the floors above looking down, it was painfully obvious how many stains are covering it! It was the first time I ever felt the floors of a Disney ship looked disgusting.
The Magic is due for a dry dock soon, and I can only assume they plan on ripping out that carpet. It’s bad.
Pools
Given that we were on a 5-night cruise out of Texas in February, I chose not to swim at all. My son spent part of our last sea day playing in the water, though.
As you might expect, a smaller ship means less pool space. There is a single family pool, Goofy’s pool, that has a large ledge all the way around it, and it sinks down to four feet deep. The deck still has life jackets for children who need them.
I was surprised to see that the main pool area had two hot tubs right next to the family pool! This was a welcome difference from the other ships, where the hot tubs are exclusive to adults-only areas. When I collected my son, he was actually enjoying the hot tub himself!
I went to Signals Bar and Cove Cafe during the sailing, and I was also shocked at how LARGE the adults-only pool is! And it has two hot tubs of its own! It was the first time I really wanted to have a day where I just lounged in the adults area. We’re sailing on the Wonder (the Magic’s twin sister) to Alaska next, so I hope to make time for it on a sea day!
Shopping
I am clearly not DCL’s target audience when it comes to shopping, as I am disappointed by the selection every time.
I am just not much for blowing money on high-end bags, jewelry, or spirit jerseys, and that is clearly the target demographic for cruise shops. They really messed up tucking Sea Treasures where no one could find it, as the build-your-own-headband product – which was also insanely expensive – would likely do very well in Mickey’s Mainsail.
I’d like to see more ship-specific mementos and t-shirt collections onboard.
There were ornaments and magnets, but not ship-specific ones (which is what I want). There were ship-specific Loungefly backpacks, but not more general DCL ones. I bought the Pirate Stitch bag on the Fantasy, because it was perfect, but no others have ever tempted me! Everything is backwards from my preferences.
The clothing is seriously overpriced, but for a good quality shirt based on the specific sailing or theme, I will pay the extra. I was disappointed to find only ONE adult Marvel Day at Sea t-shirt design to choose from, and it wasn’t terribly impressive. The material was also thinner than a similarly priced Halloween on the High Seas shirt I got on the Fantasy.
Our Tiny Haul
My daughter struggled to find any souvenirs she really wanted, and ended up with a cute yellow Stitch jacket and some Mickey-head hair ties. My son got the only youth-sized Marvel Day shirt, a pirate hook hand, and a Pirates of the Caribbean sword. The sword was actually reasonably priced for how realistic it looks.
The one big item I did get myself was the Helmsman Mickey atrium statue, as I am collecting them from every ship we sail on. I was pleasantly surprised to see it available for pre-order in the Onboard Gifts section of the app/website for the first time! It was waiting in its box in our room when we first boarded.
He is significantly darker than the flapper Minnie statue, which itself is darker than the Cinderella statue. I’m not sure why there’s such a difference in coloring between them all, but I have to admit, it bothers me. Oh well!
Photo Package
I’m a little surprised by how often I see people asking whether or not the photo package is “worth” it. For some adults who sail for the service and not for the characters, I can see why that might be a debate. But as a mom to two children, it’s a no-brainer for me. I get it every single time!
The price is high, sure. I paid $246 for a 5-night cruise – and that was with the pre-purchase discount.
But as a mom who is almost never in the photos with her kids, having so many opportunities for family photos alone is worth the cost! I also happen to love meeting the characters, and it’s nice to be in the shots with my kids – or even meet them on my own and not have to hand my phone to a stranger.
We also make a point to be ready for dinner early enough to hop in line for the “scenic backdrop” photos they have in the atrium every night. Sometimes we get both sides done before dinner. Other times we’ll take one before dinner, then go back for the other one between dinner and the evening entertainment.
Overall Thoughts
The Disney Magic is the OG Disney Cruise Line ship, and that alone commands a certain level of respect. Closing in on 30 years of service, one might expect her to look run down. While the carpet was overdue for replacement, overall she is as sparkling and magical as the day she first sailed!
Despite her less astounding features and decor, particularly with the atrium and pool deck, she is still a beauty. The craftsmanship is undeniable. She leans more substance and less glitz than the newer models, and that isn’t a bad thing.
The smaller size means this is by far the easiest Disney cruise ship to navigate, with my 11-year-old daughter having all locations down pat by the end of the first night. But really, it has just about as many lounges and activity spaces as the other ships!
At first, it may seem disappointing to see fewer characters to meet, or a lack of activities like mini golf or the Incredi-Games. But in the end, this was much more conducive to a relaxing, go-with-the-flow kind of cruise. There’s no pressure to run around checking out “all the things,” which is what I usually do.
There were still plenty of trivia rounds, crafts, and family games, if that’s your thing. The service was still impeccable, from our stateroom host’s crazy towel animals to our serving team. Shoutout to Head Server Bruno for dealing with my crazy, contradictory dining rotation requests and still giving us prime real estate at Rapunzel’s and Animator’s!
I would sail the Magic again in an instant, but I’ve got to check out the other ships first. Truth be told, you can’t go wrong with a Disney cruise.
Before You Go…
This cruise sailed to Cozumel and Progreso. Find out which beach club you definitely SHOULDN’T go to in Cozumel – we had a horrible experience! But the Dzibilchaltun ruins in Progreso made up for it.
Trying to decide between Disney ships? Check out my review of the Disney Wish, too!