Cruise secrets that DCL doesn't tell you

[tita155]

Originally Posted by DizDragonfly

Just be aware that if an emergency occurs (sickness, injury or death of someone in your traveling party or someone at home, etc.) and you need to fly home from outside the US, you have to go through the US Embassy. In an emergency situation, you want to be able to book a flight and go, not spin your wheels while dealing with paperwork and bureaucrats.

Personally, we don't cruise without passports or travel insurance. Yeah, it costs a little upfront, but it more than pays for itself in piece of mind. And if you do end up needing one or the other or both, you'll be SO glad you have them.

Great point, I having been going back and forth since its only a 3day cruise I should really consider.

[kristieboyd]

It took me a while to track this thread down, so I figured I'd bump it for any other newbies looking for some fantastic tips!

thanks so much to everyone who contributed....I've read through the entire thing (all 73 pages! whew!) and took LOTS of notes!

Thanks again! Y'all rock!

[disneybeachprincess]

Disney doesn't tell you that you will be so addicted to Disney cruising after your first cruise! I love the addiction to all things Disney

[geffric]

Originally Posted by DizDragonfly

Personally, we don't cruise without passports or travel insurance. Yeah, it costs a little upfront, but it more than pays for itself in piece of mind. And if you do end up needing one or the other or both, you'll be SO glad you have them.

I second that..passports and travel insurance are a most to me..

[TheLabelles]

Has anyone experienced problems printing out their maganets? I am new to this and don't really know what I am doing wrong. I have always wanted to put them on our door but never knew where to find them. With everyone's discussion I am eager to do some but when I print it out on the magnetic paper it just comes out cut off but with regular paper it is fine.
If someone can help me that would be greatly appreciated. My kids would love to have someone on our door this year.

Therese
Disney Magic 2009 Western
Disney Magic 2011 Eastern
Disney Fantasy 2013 Western

[Larene]

Hi I am taking my first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wonder on Feb. 7th out of Miami. I would love to be a part of Fish Extenders but do not know how to find a list or start a list. I would love any advice or suggestions for my upcoming cruise. I am very excited! I will be taking my 10 year old son and 6 year old grandson as well as my mother. So want to make this the most memorable vacation for my boys.

[phoenixleigh]

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2923211

Is this it? I found under Disney Cruise under the Disney cruise meets.

[minniescout]

Originally Posted by TheLabelles

Has anyone experienced problems printing out their maganets? I am new to this and don't really know what I am doing wrong. I have always wanted to put them on our door but never knew where to find them. With everyone's discussion I am eager to do some but when I print it out on the magnetic paper it just comes out cut off but with regular paper it is fine.
If someone can help me that would be greatly appreciated. My kids would love to have someone on our door this year.

Therese
Disney Magic 2009 Western
Disney Magic 2011 Eastern
Disney Fantasy 2013 Western

I printed out what i wanted and bought sheet magnet paper at Hobby Lobby and stuck the printed items on there. I couldn't get the sheet printer magnet paper to work in my printer (very old) so this worked.

[tikimimi]

Originally Posted by Larene

Hi I am taking my first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wonder on Feb. 7th out of Miami. I would love to be a part of Fish Extenders but do not know how to find a list or start a list. I would love any advice or suggestions for my upcoming cruise. I am very excited! I will be taking my 10 year old son and 6 year old grandson as well as my mother. So want to make this the most memorable vacation for my boys.

Here is the link to your cruise's cruise meet - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2923211 Someone named Jessica is interested in having the FE - see post #9.emtmom0104
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[bellabaloo]

What a fantastic post! THanks for all the tips

[Zapataii]

Here's a snooty question: is the room service coffee still bad? Should I pack the small creamers? Do they have Splenda, or just regular sugar? First timer here

[goeva]

Originally Posted by Zapataii

Here's a snooty question: is the room service coffee still bad? Should I pack the small creamers? Do they have Splenda, or just regular sugar? First timer here

I don't drink coffee so I can't tell you but you definitely should bring your camera(s) and they do have Splenda on board. :

[violetmonarch]

Originally Posted by Zapataii

Here's a snooty question: is the room service coffee still bad? Should I pack the small creamers? Do they have Splenda, or just regular sugar? First timer here

Take the coffee creamers since ya just never know! There's bad coffee that is like tolerable, then there's BAD coffee that need CPR! Just saying.

[Troop o' Goofs]

Originally Posted by Zapataii

Here's a snooty question: is the room service coffee still bad? Should I pack the small creamers? Do they have Splenda, or just regular sugar? First timer here

The coffee was not as bad as it was in the parks. Definitely tolerable.

[Susiesark]

Originally Posted by Zapataii

Here's a snooty question: is the room service coffee still bad? Should I pack the small creamers? Do they have Splenda, or just regular sugar? First timer here

I always take a bag of small flavored creamers, and take a few to the food counters with me.