Cruise secrets that DCL doesn't tell you

[st0nehedge]

This thread has been a wonderful read - and to imagine it started in 2007!

Thank you to everyone who participated. Lots to remember but the complied list that Rescuetink made is brilliant for an overview of the last 8 years of tips!

Looking forward to our first cruise, hopefully in 2017.

 

[EvieBug]

"For those of you that have U.S. passports. You can leave them with Guest Services (you get a receipt that you must have to get it back), and they will have it stamped at each country you visit. On the last night, you go and pick it back up. "

This is from the tip document from 2013 - does anyone know if this is still true? I was just thinking about this the other night, that we won't get stamps for these countries since it's a cruise (and we LOVE stamps in our passports)

 

[phinz]

"For those of you that have U.S. passports. You can leave them with Guest Services (you get a receipt that you must have to get it back), and they will have it stamped at each country you visit. On the last night, you go and pick it back up. "

This is from the tip document from 2013 - does anyone know if this is still true? I was just thinking about this the other night, that we won't get stamps for these countries since it's a cruise (and we LOVE stamps in our passports)

It is my understanding that they do not do this anymore. Perhaps somebody who has asked recently (I haven't asked) will be able to confirm.

 

[EvieBug]

It is my understanding that they do not do this anymore. Perhaps somebody who has asked recently (I haven't asked) will be able to confirm.

It does sound fraught with troubles - assuming responsibility for someone's legal documents, ensuring they get returned to the right person free of damage/issues, etc. Worse than the Mickey Mail. But it did sound like a cool idea! I have never cruised so I assume there is no other way to document a visit to these countries? (meaning: recognized record of travels kind of thing)

 

[phinz]

I have never cruised so I assume there is no other way to document a visit to these countries? (meaning: recognized record of travels kind of thing)

Here's a recent article: http://millennialcruiser.com/where-to-get-your-passport-stamped-in-the-caribbean/

 

[EvieBug]

Here's a recent article: http://millennialcruiser.com/where-to-get-your-passport-stamped-in-the-caribbean/

Thank you!!

 

[Caldwells]

They are discontinuing the pillowcases with signatures

 

[rescuetink]

They are discontinuing the pillowcases with signatures

WAIT... WHAT????????

When did this happen??? Are you sure?? Can any one confirm this???

 

[canadiandisneyfamof4]

WAIT... WHAT????????

When did this happen??? Are you sure?? Can any one confirm this???

My understanding from some of the social media groups is that as this was never an official practice they won't make an official announced, but DCL did provide dates when this will be discontinued - all ships will be done by the beginning of September.

 

[Sytrace]

I've been over to Downtown Disney 3 times this past month but did not find any cruise specific items. I always keep hoping they stick some out on the shelves. There is a lady on ebay that makes awesome paper piecings. I have some of them and absolutely love them. She is going to make some custom pieces for me after the cruise. I'm going to send her some specific pics for her to copy. If anyone is interested, e-mail me and I will give you her info.

Jo

At the store across from Once Upon a Toy at DTD, there is a section of DCL pins. I am pretty sure I saw some DCL scrapbook items at World of Disney as well.

 

[st0nehedge]

WAIT... WHAT????????

When did this happen??? Are you sure?? Can any one confirm this???

Such a bummer. Understandable, however, still bummed. We were looking forward to this unique opportunity.
http://www.disboards.com/threads/dc...ey-mail-being-discontinued-in-august.3433165/

 

[Filipina]

From the Post:

"The ship by ship discontinuation is as follows:

• Disney Dream – August 7, 2015
• Disney Fantasy – August 8, 2015
• Disney Magic – August 10, 2015
• Disney Wonder – August 10, 2015"

Got lucky... I'm on the last Wonder Cruise that will do this.

 

[Pegasus928]

Ironically it's probably threads such as this one that has indirectly led to Disney stopping the practice.

 

[perditax]

Here's the thread to discuss item signing:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/dc...l-being-discontinued-in-august.3433165/unread

Maybe this thread can go back to being about current tips and tricks.

 

[Trera]

Here's the thread to discuss item signing:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/dc...l-being-discontinued-in-august.3433165/unread

Maybe this thread can go back to being about current tips and tricks.

agreed

 

[mershell]

Can you get a passport stamp on Castaway Cay? That'd be cool

 

[perditax]

I don't know about the CC passport stamp, I've never heard of it, BUT they did just install those new Bahamas security checkpoints on CC.

Trick I haven't personally verified yet, but which I think is still current/true: Unlike some other cruise lines (cough NCL), DCL doesn't 'lock down' the HDMI ports on the televisions in the staterooms. This means that with the right kind of cable you can output video from your (phone/tablet/laptop/video streaming box) to your television in the room. I know there is a lot of Disney content available on-demand, but some people like me may enjoy being able to watch downloaded versions of their weekly tv show addictions before bed.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Here's a list I made way back before my last cruise that you can scroll through. We'll be cruising again in 2017 so I may start updating that list since it only goes up to page #46!!





I never knew there was a cake of the day!! We'll have to try that!!

Oh yea, I totally agree, TIP YOUR SERVER!!!!

Very cool -- thanks for this!

 

[Nolchic]

Ordering Mickey Bars!!!!

 

[Disneymom56]

That matte idea is awesome!! Does any one have any packing suggestions for it? Did you put it in a carry-on or in a suit case?

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For those of you that have U.S. passports. You can leave them with Guest Services (you get a receipt that you must have to get it back), and they will have it stamped at each country you visit. On the last night, you go and pick it back up.

I wished I would have read this before my cruise. Just got my first passport and I don't have any stamps for all the money, work, and cost. Oh well, now I have a reason to go again!!