Confiscating power strips??

[garbinda]

Can anyone confirm or deny whether they are confiscating power strips? Heard a rumor that they are and I'd be very upset if true! On Wonder next week.

 

[lsutigger2]

I don't know the answer to your question, but am very interested to know as well.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Can anyone confirm or deny whether they are confiscating power strips? Heard a rumor that they are and I'd be very upset if true! On Wonder next week.

I've seen a couple of reports where some said their extension cord was confiscated. I'm not sure why.

We use this for all the charging we have to do, it has 3 outlets and 2 USB ports:

 

[MDTerp]

We had no issues with ours on the Wonder two weeks ago.

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[CrawfordMomof2]

I've seen a couple of reports where some said their extension cord was confiscated. I'm not sure why.

We use this for all the charging we have to do, it has 3 outlets and 2 USB ports:

Thanks for posting that picture. I had never seen one that small. I think that we have to get one now.

 

[queenofeverything]

They did not confiscate mine! I think the issue is with extension cords, not power strips. They are not as safe. I know when my son went to college, they could have power strips in the dorms, but not extension cords

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Thanks for posting that picture. I had never seen one that small. I think that we have to get one now.

I got ours at WalMart.

 

[timweston]

Prior to cruising a few weeks ago, I didn't know there was a potential issue with power strips on DCL. I used a Monster Outlets To Go power strip (three AC outlets and 1 USB port; available at Amazon) which is travel sized and I didn't run into any issues. I didn't attempt to hide it and I kept it plugged in all week without issue.

 

[Beermam42]

Brough a 4 ft cord with a place to plug in 3 devices, Magic Feb. Was in checked bags. Have a great trip.

 

[lbgraves]

Had a power strip in our carry on for the 3/23/13 Fantasy cruise. Nothing was said to us by security or our host and it was out on the desk all week.

 

[vcunning]

The great thing about this device is the input plug can rotate, so you can fit it into the odd, compact sockets on the ships. I have a couple of these. They're great

I've seen a couple of reports where some said their extension cord was confiscated. I'm not sure why.

We use this for all the charging we have to do, it has 3 outlets and 2 USB ports:

 

[garbinda]

Thanks all! I heard the rumor and I figured I'd check it out! We bought a small travel one specifically for this trip so I didn't want to lose it.

 

[LindaBabe]

I have always brought and used an extension cord for my cpap machine (the only way to get power to the head of the bed. I run it along the wall and over the hook that holds the curtain tieback, so it never crosses the floor. No one has ever messed with it. BUT it means I always have to sleep on the side of the bed where the desk is located.

 

[chateau]

I've seen a couple of reports where some said their extension cord was confiscated. I'm not sure why.

We use this for all the charging we have to do, it has 3 outlets and 2 USB ports:

I like that.... recall where you purchased it?

 

[garbinda]

We had no issues with ours on the Wonder two weeks ago.

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MDTerp, two OT ?s for you- #1, are the safes still card swipes or keypads now?; #2, will I need a magnetic stripe card for the lights? Also read that somewhere...

 

[Jestocost]

Brough a 4 ft cord with a place to plug in 3 devices, Magic Feb. Was in checked bags. Have a great trip.

Doesn't really matter what you were able to get on board. Extension cords technically are not allowed and if found in checked or carry-on bags may be confiscated. Of course it's possible that they won't find it and you will be able to use it, but that doesn't mean they are allowed.

I drove 80 MPH in a 65 MPH zone last week and didn't get a ticket. But that doesn't mean that I wouldn't have gotten one if the police had clocked me on their radar gun.

 

[BethC1952]

MDTerp, two OT ?s for you- #1, are the safes still card swipes or keypads now?; #2, will I need a magnetic stripe card for the lights? Also read that somewhere...

I'm not MDTerp, but I can tell you that Wonder and Magic have keypad safes, and no card is needed for the lights!

Beth

 

[IbeAbitGOOFY]

I like that.... recall where you purchased it?

You can get them on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outl...1366120047&sr=8-2&keywords=belkin+power+strip

 

[MickeyWatcher]

I have always brought and used an extension cord for my cpap machine (the only way to get power to the head of the bed. I run it along the wall and over the hook that holds the curtain tieback, so it never crosses the floor. No one has ever messed with it. BUT it means I always have to sleep on the side of the bed where the desk is located.

How long of an extension cord do you use? I have a cpap and have been wondering what length to bring.

 

[1153rsmith]

How long of an extension cord do you use? I have a cpap and have been wondering what length to bring.

On the Magic, my wife was able to plug her CPAP in beside the bed. There was an outlet for a clock that we used. I have always requested water and an extension cord (if needed) on our reservations before hand.

We carry a small extension cord for charging purposes.

We will be on the Wonder next Monday as well.