1St Cruise -2 Questions?

[Rogue1230]

I read these boards all the time, like ALL the time and I am confused about drinks?

1. If you are at dinner are you being charged for soft drinks ordered there? should I be bringing a soft drink to dinner?

2. Dinner wear for normal dinner assignment? I am packing for everyone so in addition to the day time shorts and sandals, should I be packing a dress shirt and pants for my husband and 6 yr old son? A dress for myself? We are not planning to go to any fancy palo dinner, but for the evening meals what is expected?

 

[jdb in AZ]

I read these boards all the time, like ALL the time and I am confused about drinks?

1. If you are at dinner are you being charged for soft drinks ordered there? should I be bringing a soft drink to dinner? No. Soft drinks are free except at the bars, and the cans delivered by room service.

2. Dinner wear for normal dinner assignment? I am packing for everyone so in addition to the day time shorts and sandals, should I be packing a dress shirt and pants for my husband and 6 yr old son? A dress for myself? We are not planning to go to any fancy palo dinner, but for the evening meals what is expected?

A dress is fine, if you want one. Slacks are also appropriate. Disney cruises are more casual than others.

 

[DVCNuts]

Also, casual khakis and a golf shirt are perfect for men and boys. Sandals are OK for guys too. Inevitably you will see families who disregard the dress code and wear shorts. I wouldn't worry about it though. Not trying to stir up that whole shorts controversy.

 

[kshark1958]

Slacks, dress shirt and tie for me, dress for the wife on formal and semi formal night. Khakis and polo shirt for me with slacks and nice top for my wife the other nights in MDR. Trying not to pack to much so suit jacket or tux is out.

 

[jm106]

I plan dress or skirts for dinner and my kids/DH will be in khakis or dress pants with polo shirts except for semi-formal night they will wear shirts and tie(because they both like getting a chance to wear a tie.)

 

[Fishteacher]

We are also leaving on our first cruise next week! I see that the 3 night Bahama cruise has a formal night (on the Disney site). Is this optional or expected? We are also trying to stay under the 40lb weight limit on luggage so I am trying to "pack smart" Thanks!

 

[MrsScooby]

I read these boards all the time, like ALL the time and I am confused about drinks?

1. If you are at dinner are you being charged for soft drinks ordered there? should I be bringing a soft drink to dinner?

2. Dinner wear for normal dinner assignment? I am packing for everyone so in addition to the day time shorts and sandals, should I be packing a dress shirt and pants for my husband and 6 yr old son? A dress for myself? We are not planning to go to any fancy palo dinner, but for the evening meals what is expected?

The drink policy can be a little confusing at first until you get the hang of it.

Basically, at meals you can drink all the soda, ice tea, lemonade, coffee, milk that you want without an extra charge (included in cruise fare or "free"). If you order a smoothie or a drink with alcohol then you will be charged extra. If you order a soda from any of the bars then they will charge you extra. You can get soda and other drinks at the drink station on the upper deck near the pools for no extra charge. If you order soda from room service it will come in a can and you will be charged extra. Milk, coffee, tea (and I think drinks like lemonade and ice tea) from room service are no extra charge.

So basically there are 2 places to get soda at no extra charge ..at meals and at the drink station (upper deck, deck 9 or 10 depending on the ship).

As for dinner clothes...DCL requests no shorts or swimsuits and they will turn you away if wearing a swimsuit, but plenty of people dine wearing shorts no problem.
For my family, The guys will wear Kahki pants and a polo shirt and the girls will wear a casual skirt or slacks and casual top or a casual dress. Jeans are permitted and I make sure my teens bring only nice ones without holes. I will usually wear the same dress for Palo and formal night in the main dining room. We also change out of dress clothes after dinner as the pants and skirts will be re-worn on another night with a different top.

So relax and have fun

 

[MrsScooby]

We are also leaving on our first cruise next week! I see that the 3 night Bahama cruise has a formal night (on the Disney site). Is this optional or expected? We are also trying to stay under the 40lb weight limit on luggage so I am trying to "pack smart" Thanks!

On Formal Night you will see a variety of dress.
Anything from shorts and t-shirts, jeans to various levels of dressy clothes.
So very much optional
I have never been on a 3 night cruise but I have heard they are more casual than the longer ones
Unless you really want the formal dress photos I would just bring regular dress clothes for this night. Separates that can be mixed and matched are the most practical (a pair of black dress slacks and can be reworn no problem). A Tide stain stick is a good thing to bring too.

Have fun
The cruise goes fast so make sure you relax and enjoy it.

 

[momto3gr8boys]

We are also leaving on our first cruise next week! I see that the 3 night Bahama cruise has a formal night (on the Disney site). Is this optional or expected? We are also trying to stay under the 40lb weight limit on luggage so I am trying to "pack smart" Thanks!

We are doing a 3 night as well and there is no formal night listed on my activities. Pirate night is listed for day 2 (Nassau). Where did you see it listed?

 

[tweis]

We are doing a 3 night as well and there is no formal night listed on my activities. Pirate night is listed for day 2 (Nassau). Where did you see it listed?

Their is a "dress up" night. Not formal but not cruise casual.

 

[Sunseeker17]

To clarify the soft drink question further, the soft drinks that are free are the same flavours that are in the dispenser on the pool deck. My nephew ordered root beer at dinner (not available in the "free" dispenser) and was charged $1.75 each night he ordered it.

 

[jdb in AZ]

To clarify the soft drink question further, the soft drinks that are free are the same flavours that are in the dispenser on the pool deck. My nephew ordered root beer at dinner (not available in the "free" dispenser) and was charged $1.75 each night he ordered it.

Kinda pricey for rootbeer, say what?

 

[MrsScooby]

To clarify the soft drink question further, the soft drinks that are free are the same flavours that are in the dispenser on the pool deck. My nephew ordered root beer at dinner (not available in the "free" dispenser) and was charged $1.75 each night he ordered it.

Didn't know root beer was available Thanks that's good to know

Kinda pricey for rootbeer, say what?

Yeah, probably because they get it in cans rather than in bulk syrups.
If you really like your rootbeer you are probably better off bringing your own on board

 

[bluesky1997]

Is there a formal night on the 4night Bahamas on the Dream?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Is there a formal night on the 4night Bahamas on the Dream?

No, there is a "Dress Up Optional" night. You may dress up or just wear cruise casual.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

How about 'virgin drinks'. I don't have alcohol, but like some of the virgin cocktails (especially piña colada!!). Are these extra? Bi imagine they will be as somebody needs to mix them. I am hoping the virgin cocktails won't be as expensive as the ones containing alcohol.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

How about 'virgin drinks'. I don't have alcohol, but like some of the virgin cocktails (especially piña colada!!). Are these extra? Bi imagine they will be as somebody needs to mix them. I am hoping the virgin cocktails won't be as expensive as the ones containing alcohol.

If you order them in the bars/lounges, yes there is a charge. Any drinks ordered in lounges/from poolside servers/outside theatres have a charge.

 

[antlawn]

How about 'virgin drinks'. I don't have alcohol, but like some of the virgin cocktails (especially piña colada!!). Are these extra? Bi imagine they will be as somebody needs to mix them. I am hoping the virgin cocktails won't be as expensive as the ones containing alcohol.

Yes... On our summer cruise, our tablemate was quite "shocked" on final morning, to learn the "virgin" drinks his 2 DD's ordered ( sometimes 2 or 3) every evening were extra!!

 

[jm106]

They do not show you a receipt or bill to sign for drinks?^^

 

[PrincessShmoo]

They do not show you a receipt or bill to sign for drinks?^^

Yes, when drinks are charged, they will give you a receipt to be signed.