Advise for 1st time Cruisers - Veteran Cruisers please Help us Newbies **Ideas Added

[Cherinva]

Great work Tracey !!

 

[safetymom]

If you are bring lots of electronic gadgets, camera, phone,etc. bring a surge strip to plug them all in on the desk.

 

[bigmoonmullen]

Excellent thread... Thank you Tracey.

 

[jeanigor]

•Know your limits. If you've enjoyed too much sun or drink or Cuban cigars and need to take a nap, do it. You being miserable is going to turn your day sour as well as those around you.
•Bring dollar bills to tip room service.

 

[tlcoke]

1st post updated. Keep them coming!!!

 

[mainegal]

if you need to take a nap, do it. You being miserable is going to turn your day sour as well as those around you.

This sounds like extremely excellent advice!

 

[Cherinva]

•Know your limits. If you've enjoyed too much sun or drink or Cuban cigars and need to take a nap, do it. You being miserable is going to turn your day sour as well as those around you.
•Bring dollar bills to tip room service.

I like that idea....I'm like Bob....I believe in naps !!!!

OH......post # 1600

 

[mdvlprof]

need to take a nap, do it. You being miserable is going to turn your day sour as well as those around you.

True for everyday life.

 

[mdvlprof]

If you don't like your food, have server bring something else. You don't have to clean your plate. If you want two deserts, go for it. You're on vacation.

 

[Tonya2426]

If you are bring lots of electronic gadgets, camera, phone,etc. bring a surge strip to plug them all in on the desk.

an extension cord is also helpful - especially if you travel with a fan and like it to be close to your head

 

[MinnieGarden]

If you are participating in the Fish Extenders, be sure to bring an extra bag for all the goodies!

Room service is free, however they do appreciate cash tips. They will bring you anything from dinner, to a mickey bar, to a corkscrew and wine glasses!

 

[tlcoke]

List updated - great suggestions - keep them coming.

 

[miss missy]

New cruiser here... thx for the thread. Love it!!

 

[LeahZ]

I love the idea of having the characters sign a pillowcase! It's our first cruise too, so we're watching all these great ideas!

 

[jessrose18]

Does anyone remember the dates for the discussion podcast where they discussed the cruise primers before 1.0????

found the archives pages!

feb 25 2009- first time cruisers primer
march 4 2009-part 2 of primer
march11 2009-pete and walter talk about their wonder cruise
march 18 2009-next part of primer
march 25 2009-last instalment, discusses ports of call

 

[txtara]

To all you DCL newbies so far all great advice! I have cruise DCL 4 times and wish I had that list as I could have saved my self some trouble! Here is my little piece: Don't be that family that saves chairs by the pool and then does not come back for hours. I promise you will find a seat when you need it....but most of all forget about what is happening on land and have an awesome time!

 

[tlcoke]

Does anyone remember the dates for the discussion podcast where they discussed the cruise primers before 1.0????

found the archives pages!

feb 25 2009- first time cruisers primer
march 4 2009-part 2 of primer
march11 2009-pete and walter talk about their wonder cruise
march 18 2009-next part of primer
march 25 2009-last instalment, discusses ports of call

The post has the links to the podcast in them:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32434233&postcount=18

 

[tlcoke]

Updated.. Great ideas keep them coming.

 

[DVCsince02]

Bring ziploc baggies in different sizes. You can find lots of uses for them and if you don't need them, they don't take up much space.

An over the door shoe organizer is great for the bathroom door. There isn't much counterspace in the bathrooms and will help you to keep your items neatly out of the way, yet very accessible.

Be sure to close your closet doors all the way before bed. Sometimes the movement of the ship will make them slam and wake you up. Scares the poo out of you!

An air freshener with night light combo.

 

[tlcoke]

Thanks Jen, those are great ideas.