Just off the Dream...a few interesting points

[mcurrence]

Me too...interesting!!!

 

[pixiedustedme]

I can't help but think "Now you will have more room in your suitcase for souvenirs" is a bit snarky.... lol.

A bit?

That shows that it really is about the money. They didn't even try to pretend it was about the environment. And to boot they ragged on customers for taking the travel-sized ones home.

 

[MelissaE1]

A bit?

That shows that it really is about the money. They didn't even try to pretend it was about the environment. And to boot they ragged on customers for taking the travel-sized ones home.

Disney isn't usually so overt – I'm really hoping they meant "Since we are providing larger bottles of shampoo, etc. you won't have to bring it yourself." But if so, they chose unfortunate placement and wording, lol.

 

[lilsonicfan]

A bit?

That shows that it really is about the money. They didn't even try to pretend it was about the environment. And to boot they ragged on customers for taking the travel-sized ones home.

YES .... that's it exactly. It costs far less for them to use refillable dispensers than to make plastic tubes that everyone wants to take home. Pretty ridiculous they didn't even try to mention the environment in that email.

 

[closetmickey]

Our next cruise is early may and I will find out if the room host can provide nagivators each night if requested...

TIA for reporting back!

 

[KashasMom]

During our first cruise, my son and I ate gluten-free, and our dining server told me to preorder a special-made lunch for Castaway Cay. We're Texans, so I ordered ribs and beans.

The ribs were like big chunks of rubber, and the beans were unseasoned kidney beans. I almost cried.

You didn't miss much. The "regular" food on CC is pretty gross.

 

[KashasMom]

If I have to go to GS each night to get my Navigator you can be sure I'll be leaving them all the ads/junk that are left in my room. This is really disappointing!

 

[KashasMom]

On the Fantasy, you could get the paper navigator from guest services beginning at midnight the day of. Since I was in bed by midnight, I would get my paper navigator first thing in the morning.

If the Navigator is delivered to my room by 9 p.m. the night before, they can certainly have them at GS by that time.

 

[KashasMom]

I can't help but think "Now you will have more room in your suitcase for souvenirs" is a bit snarky.... lol.

That is EXACTLY how I read it!

 

[bbel]

I can't help but think "Now you will have more room in your suitcase for souvenirs" is a bit snarky.... lol.

It's true though!
A good percentage of the comments that weren't in favor of the switch were because people couldn't take them home...

 

[mmouse37]

Ok, I can live with the dispenser bottlers but am I the only who does not like the idea of glass in the bathroom? Are they in any type of holder that will not move in rough seas?

MJ

 

[North of Mouse]

Barbeque ribs & beans are very appropriate to picnics here in Texas. I learned at that time not to pre-order again, or to expect DCL to be able to decently make barbeque ribs or beans.

I'm with you - nothing wrong with 'good' ribs and smoky sauced beans!! Yum! Not just in Texas - it's a southern thing with us too!
(all summer long - or anytime we can get/make them)

 

[kiford]

Is that information on the app and is it accessible when you’re not on the ship?

No, it's not accessible off the ship. No idea if it's on the app or not. I will definitely make sure I get that information and put it into my phone, however, whether it's preprinted or just available to me.

The softer reflected light from a paper source is much more comfortable on our eyes.

Not mine. It's much harder for me to read. I now read books almost exclusively on a tablet because I otherwise have to have a strong light on the page in order to read it. The backlight on a tablet is much better for me because it creates a better contrast between the "page" and the text.

 

[DCLDVC1]

I can't help but think "Now you will have more room in your suitcase for souvenirs" is a bit snarky.... lol.

I love that snark. The cruising hoarders have no one to blame but themselves for the change.

 

[cadien]

I love that snark. The cruising hoarders have no one to blame but themselves for the change.

Ditto.

 

[islandsnoopy]

I can't help but think "Now you will have more room in your suitcase for souvenirs" is a bit snarky.... lol.

Agree. Wonder if that's the standard response. If so, DCL needs to delete that remark.

 

[islandsnoopy]

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Hi all! I sent an email asking specifically about the lotion and this is what I got back...

Thanks for sharing this info. Glad the bar soap will be available.

 

[thebwit]

I can't help but think "Now you will have more room in your suitcase for souvenirs" is a bit snarky.... lol.

So how many bottles would you bring home with you?

 

[thebwit]

Hey cruise buddy! Just got off the Dream yesterday too! We stayed deck 8 midship and did not get the individual sized soap bottles they had big glass pump bottles with tamper proof tape on the lid. We did get the soap bars. I was sad to see no navigator in the cabins either. I was also suprised to see shutter sound printing pictures but suspect they will move towards doing away with it pretty soon. I didn’t notice a lot cutbacks. The DVC previews used to give free drinks of the day but they now give water bottles and up to $50 stateroom credit for anyone who go to the one on one sessions.

Is this $50 only for previews or also for the DVC member party? No way was I drinking $50 worth at the member party on embarkation day. So if I can get a $50 stateroom credit, count me in.

 

[lilsonicfan]

So how many bottles would you bring home with you?

ONE MILLION BOTTLES a la Dr. Evil