14 day transatlantic, Laundry? - The DIS Discussion Forums

bobbiwoz · 01-31-2013, 08:38 AM

Does the Magic have a guest self service laundry?

For 14 nights, 3 Pre/post cruise nights, I am wondering just how much to bring. Suggestions?

Thanks, Bobbi

bats · 01-31-2013, 08:45 AM

There are lots of laundry rooms on the Magic .... you swipe your KTTW card to pay.

Whatever you do, don't leave your washing or drying in the machines after it's finished .. you may find your clothing taken out and left on the table!

Is that what you mean by self service?

kcashner · 01-31-2013, 09:03 AM

There are 3 laundry rooms on the Magic--decks 2,6, and 7. DCL calls them midship, but I call them aft (just toward mid of the aft elevators).

$2 to wash, $2 to dry, $1 to purchase products, all on KTTW card swipe. Bring your own products in individual load amounts to save money.

There is a timer on each washer and dryer. It is polite and appropriate to remember your time and show up a minute or two before your machine is due to stop--that way you can empty your machine and/or restart your dryer, allowing other guests to have their turn at the facility.

Yes, if you leave your stuff in a stopped machine, you may find it stacked on the table--the use of the machine is clearly noted as 27 minutes (or whatever), then it is the next person's turn. Leaving stuff in machines is just rude. It places the next guest in an awkward position--do they move the first guest's stuff so that they can have their turn...or do they leave the stuff there and continue to wait for what has been known to be DAYS?

On a 14 night cruise, we are ALL doing laundry! Hee hee......

MagicFan75 · 01-31-2013, 09:10 AM

We sailed a Transatlantic cruise in Sept 2010 on the Magic (amazing trip), and did laundry a couple of times. I prefer to bring my own powdered detergent and dryer sheets. Also, a laundry bag is a great thing to bring, as it packs easily and will be a huge help in toting the laundry to and from the room (resulting in less lost socks, etc.).

Enjoy your trip! I know it will be amazing.

DisneyOHFan · 01-31-2013, 09:24 AM

We pack extremely light, so we are always doing laundry on the ship. It also makes less to unpack when you get home.

bobbiwoz · 01-31-2013, 09:47 AM

By self service, I meant "not given to Disney to wash."

OK...thanks for the information.

We will be booking excursions soon!

Princess Dolly · 01-31-2013, 10:22 AM

We did a 15 day Panama Canal with a couple days at Disneyland before. I think I did laundry twice that trip. We are early risers (like awake around 5 AM) so I would just do my laundry then. Machines were always available.

stsomewhere · 01-31-2013, 11:24 AM

When I was on the EBTA in 2011, I remember DCL running a laundry special. $30 a bag.

over50visits · 01-31-2013, 11:37 AM

We're in a different camp....every minute of cruising is valuable to us, and an hour or two doing laundry is an hour or two we're not on deck, in the coffee shop, ashore, etc. We paid dearly for the cruise, and an extra $10 or $20 or $30 spend on the ship's laundry service is worth every single penny. Our room steward takes the laundry/dry cleaning and brings it back the next day. And rates are (surprisingly) very reasonable, no more than at home.

bobbiwoz · 01-31-2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stsomewhere

When I was on the EBTA in 2011, I remember DCL running a laundry special. $30 a bag.

Quote:

Originally Posted by over50visits

We're in a different camp....every minute of cruising is valuable to us, and an hour or two doing laundry is an hour or two we're not on deck, in the coffee shop, ashore, etc. We paid dearly for the cruise, and an extra $10 or $20 or $30 spend on the ship's laundry service is worth every single penny. Our room steward takes the laundry/dry cleaning and brings it back the next day. And rates are (surprisingly) very reasonable, no more than at home.

These things are good to know, too! Thank you.

jdb in AZ · 01-31-2013, 12:59 PM

The ships will also press your clothes for a reasonable fee. On our last cruise DH's sport coat was quite wrinkled in our luggage, so he sent it out to be pressed before going to Remy.

Yvet · 01-31-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdb in AZ

The ships will also press your clothes for a reasonable fee. On our last cruise DH's sport coat was quite wrinkled in our luggage, so he sent it out to be pressed before going to Remy.

Hmmm then it isn't needed because there is no Remy on the Trans Atlantic cruise since it's on the magic..... ;-))

I think we are doong 2 loads this cruise...

jdb in AZ · 01-31-2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yvet

Hmmm then it isn't needed because there is no Remy on the Trans Atlantic cruise since it's on the magic..... ;-))

I think we are doong 2 loads this cruise...

Lots of guys wear sport coats on formal night on the Magic, and the Wonder as well.

kcashner · 01-31-2013, 02:24 PM

I can't handle the idea of someone else poking thru my undies...sorry. Also, I don't put some certain items in the dryer--again, needs my personal attention. But it is not a big deal to toss in a load, take my book up on deck, and return 25 minutes later to transfer items to dryer.

To each his own on that.

I do have family trained (FINALLY) to separate items when they take them off--dirty = needs to be washed, place in laundry bag. OK to wear again = put them somewhere else until you have worn again.

lilpooh108 · 01-31-2013, 02:37 PM

Purex sheets--best tip I've ever gotten on the DIS.

Now we bring these everywhere (even just DVC trips).

01-31-2013, 08:38 AM	#1
bobbiwoz I'm happy to dance with you I have 2 opinions We had tried usual things to keep them away, including something like coyote urine, it is sold in hardware stores by us Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington Township OH and Cape May NJ Posts: 50,488	14 day transatlantic, Laundry? Does the Magic have a guest self service laundry? For 14 nights, 3 Pre/post cruise nights, I am wondering just how much to bring. Suggestions? Thanks, Bobbi __________________

01-31-2013, 08:45 AM	#2
bats Enjoying Bahama Mama's Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 919	There are lots of laundry rooms on the Magic .... you swipe your KTTW card to pay. Whatever you do, don't leave your washing or drying in the machines after it's finished .. you may find your clothing taken out and left on the table! Is that what you mean by self service? __________________ Bats Quality Inn International Apr 2003 - Magic Mouse Villa on Windsor Palms Apr 2006 - Hong Kong Disney Jan 2007 - Dibb villa & Disney Wonder Sept 2008 - Dibb villa for DBF's 40th Feb 2009 - Dibb villa Sept 2009 - Disneyland Paris Nov 2009 - Disneyland California Apr 2010 - Disney Magic 8 night Western Europe Jul 2010 - SSR Sept 2010 - Maiden Voyage on The Dream Jan 26th 2011 - Disney Magic Med cruise Aug 2011 - OKW Sept 2011 - AKV & Disney Dream Feb 2012 - SSR & Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Oct 2012 - Disney Magic B2B Med Aug 2013

01-31-2013, 09:03 AM	#3
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	There are 3 laundry rooms on the Magic--decks 2,6, and 7. DCL calls them midship, but I call them aft (just toward mid of the aft elevators). $2 to wash, $2 to dry, $1 to purchase products, all on KTTW card swipe. Bring your own products in individual load amounts to save money. There is a timer on each washer and dryer. It is polite and appropriate to remember your time and show up a minute or two before your machine is due to stop--that way you can empty your machine and/or restart your dryer, allowing other guests to have their turn at the facility. Yes, if you leave your stuff in a stopped machine, you may find it stacked on the table--the use of the machine is clearly noted as 27 minutes (or whatever), then it is the next person's turn. Leaving stuff in machines is just rude. It places the next guest in an awkward position--do they move the first guest's stuff so that they can have their turn...or do they leave the stuff there and continue to wait for what has been known to be DAYS? On a 14 night cruise, we are ALL doing laundry! Hee hee...... Last edited by kcashner; 01-31-2013 at 09:35 AM.

01-31-2013, 09:10 AM	#4
MagicFan75 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 216	We sailed a Transatlantic cruise in Sept 2010 on the Magic (amazing trip), and did laundry a couple of times. I prefer to bring my own powdered detergent and dryer sheets. Also, a laundry bag is a great thing to bring, as it packs easily and will be a huge help in toting the laundry to and from the room (resulting in less lost socks, etc.). Enjoy your trip! I know it will be amazing. __________________

01-31-2013, 09:47 AM	#6
bobbiwoz I'm happy to dance with you I have 2 opinions We had tried usual things to keep them away, including something like coyote urine, it is sold in hardware stores by us Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington Township OH and Cape May NJ Posts: 50,488	By self service, I meant "not given to Disney to wash." OK...thanks for the information. We will be booking excursions soon! __________________

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

01-31-2013, 09:24 AM	#5
DisneyOHFan Livin' for Disney Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,283	We pack extremely light, so we are always doing laundry on the ship. It also makes less to unpack when you get home.

01-31-2013, 10:22 AM	#7
Princess Dolly Unfortunately it encroached the danger zone Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The beachy side of Central Florida Posts: 2,081	We did a 15 day Panama Canal with a couple days at Disneyland before. I think I did laundry twice that trip. We are early risers (like awake around 5 AM) so I would just do my laundry then. Machines were always available.

01-31-2013, 11:24 AM	#8
stsomewhere DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,997	When I was on the EBTA in 2011, I remember DCL running a laundry special. $30 a bag.

01-31-2013, 11:37 AM	#9
over50visits DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,135	We're in a different camp....every minute of cruising is valuable to us, and an hour or two doing laundry is an hour or two we're not on deck, in the coffee shop, ashore, etc. We paid dearly for the cruise, and an extra $10 or $20 or $30 spend on the ship's laundry service is worth every single penny. Our room steward takes the laundry/dry cleaning and brings it back the next day. And rates are (surprisingly) very reasonable, no more than at home.

01-31-2013, 12:59 PM	#11
jdb in AZ It could end up curdled Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,337	The ships will also press your clothes for a reasonable fee. On our last cruise DH's sport coat was quite wrinkled in our luggage, so he sent it out to be pressed before going to Remy.

01-31-2013, 02:24 PM	#14
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	I can't handle the idea of someone else poking thru my undies...sorry. Also, I don't put some certain items in the dryer--again, needs my personal attention. But it is not a big deal to toss in a load, take my book up on deck, and return 25 minutes later to transfer items to dryer. To each his own on that. I do have family trained (FINALLY) to separate items when they take them off--dirty = needs to be washed, place in laundry bag. OK to wear again = put them somewhere else until you have worn again.

01-31-2013, 02:37 PM	#15
lilpooh108 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Depends on the moment Posts: 3,056	Purex sheets--best tip I've ever gotten on the DIS. Now we bring these everywhere (even just DVC trips). __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: