The only thing shameful about your post is your attitude. I hope you have a safe flight home out of Florida and get some perspective before your next cruise during hurricane season. Which is June 1st to November 30th.
I am quite sure CM's weren't sleeping in as they still have to clean up after all the passengers leaving the ship and prepare for all the new guests coming on.
As for lines and ropes... that would be great if there weren't inconsiderate guests who don't believe that lines and ropes apply to them and their schedules. There are always going to be more people who think that their time is far more valuable than everyone elses. Ropes won't be anything more than something for kids to hang onto and swing on.
DCL does have a plan, but it requires folks to be patient and use those common sense skills. Unfortunately, they seem to be lost on the first evening of a cruise and not seen again for the duration.
I really do hope you make it safely home and can take a moment to be thankful that you made it back to port safe , sound and well fed thru a Category 5 hurricane.