can you bring booze on board?

[DVC4US]

Who had their entire luggage ruined. There is no thread on here that I found. Do you really think they drop boulders on these bags or something. There is no way a plastic liquor bottle can possibly break if packed tightly between cloths.

Since you seem to want to argue the point - here is an example. This thread was originally about water bottles but if you read posts # 21 & 26 on page 2 you will see instances where someones clothes were ruined by leaking items. This is not the first post I have seen someone commenting on clothes ruined by leaking items and I have been on these boards for about 12 years.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/bringing-water-bottles-onboard.3101659/page-2

Also, as I believe PrincessShmoo already posted,(which is posted again below) it states in DCL policy that "Beverage containers are considered fragile" - it does not specify glass or plastic, but all beverage containers. And it goes on to say that these containers "have previously caused damage in checked luggage".(See line in bold) This is directly from DCL not something we made up. So I will say again, that no matter how well you "package" your beverage container there is the chance that it can break or leak. As I have stated before - I really wish DCL would enforce this policy, otherwise we all might end up like Carnival cruisers and lose the privilege to take any beverages(alcohol, soda & water) on board.

You may bring onboard whatever type of beverages you wish, as much as you wish as long as you carry it on. From the DCL website:
Q:May Guests bring alcohol onboard?
A:While adult Guests ages 21 and older may bring alcohol onboard, the following guidelines apply:

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  • Alcohol brought on board may not be consumed in any lounge or public area.
  • Guests who arrive in the dining room with a bottle of champagne or wine that has been brought on board will be charged a corking fee of $20.00 per bottle.
  • Beverages must be packed in your carry-on bag—which must not exceed 22 inches wide, 14 inches high and 9 inches deep in dimension
  • Coolers filled with personal items (e.g. soda, alcohol, chips, candy, etc.) may not be brought on board.

Please note: Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to remove fragile items (including beverages) from checked luggage. In such cases, items will be stored and returned at the end of the voyage. Beverage containers are considered fragile and have previously caused damage in checked luggage. All fragile items must be transported inside carry-on luggage.
https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/...aring-for-your-cruise/alcohol-onboard-policy/

 

[xlxo]

Even the airlines don't treat luggage the way DCL does.

I have to say my luggage has more cracks in it when I cruise compared to when I fly.

To ensure my carry-on makes it on the flight, I now sit at the rear of the plane to ensure it does not get express checked...

 

[TXDCLfan]

No a plastic bottle of rum will not break just as easy. I keep it very well packaged. Sorry not sorry to all you rule followers. Must of been Safety Patrols when in grade school. I will say just be careful how you package your bottle. Also I would say that the drinks onboard are not that expensive compared to a resort. If you avoid the mass produced drinks and talk to the bartenders they tend to give you nice pours.

Thanks to people like you I have had to send clothes out twice on DCL because one of our bags showed up at our room soaked in booze.

 

[mylittlebuttercup]

No a plastic bottle of rum will not break just as easy. I keep it very well packaged. Sorry not sorry to all you rule followers. Must of been Safety Patrols when in grade school. I will say just be careful how you package your bottle. Also I would say that the drinks onboard are not that expensive compared to a resort. If you avoid the mass produced drinks and talk to the bartenders they tend to give you nice pours.

Thanks to people like you I have had to send clothes out twice on DCL because one of our bags showed up at our room soaked in booze.

Apparently, "me, me, me" is more important than you. To some people at least. Just follow the DCL rules. They are there to protect everyone's baggage.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

We were on the Magic about 6 years ago and in the next cabin, a family was being advised that their checked luggage had bottles of wine some of which broke and wet down another passengers bag/ clothes. The Manager was clearly advising the man they were being charged for the cleaning costs and any stains not removed. The Manager had the bag right there. The man tried once to say he wasn't paying and the Manager politely told him either he agree or pack and leave.

It is really very easy to see which bag would have wet another, the one found on top is likely the problem. I for one was happy to see DCL enforce the rules, especially since they were plainly so wrong not to follow a simple rule about no liquids in checked luggage and the reasons why. I would not have been happy getting a wine wet bag of clothes.

AKK

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Is very rare they're actually going to be able to identify the leak like that. And if they don't you will be out of luck.

But if it makes you feel better to assume Disney will do this feel free.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

I do disagree on the idea that a plastic bottle will not break. Anything can break and certainty a plastic bottle will break as well as I am sure all of us have had happen in our homes. This can happen as easily in luggage.

Just ONE example would be if you packed a bottle,(no matter how well wrapped)in a soft sided bag and a hard sided bag came down on it, the bottle could break.

This is a simple rule to follow and makes logical sense. If nothing else but being polite to your fellow passengers.

AKK

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

How often the CM's would catch a leaking bag would depend on the size of the bottle/bottles. If a passenger where sneaking in 1 oz , airline bottles I would say its likely a broken one or two likely not be found until the bag was unpacked. However since many folks bring in full wine bottles, fifths or even liters, it would be pretty obvious when the product started leaking out of the bag and effecting another passengers bags. Just picking up a bag would show a CM's or Cabin Steward pretty fast that their was a problem and which other bags maybe effected.

Even if someone was uncaring enough to take a chance with someone else's property and pack a large bottle/bottle in my checked bag and had it break, I would hope they would at least report it to the guest services and except the blame and try to see if another else property was damaged... I would hope so anyway.


AKK

 

[Crystal O_o]

How often the CM's would catch a leaking bag would depend on the size of the bottle/bottles. If a passenger where sneaking in 1 oz , airline bottles I would say its likely a broken one or two likely not be found until the bag was unpacked. However since many folks bring in full wine bottles, fifths or even liters, it would be pretty obvious when the product started leaking out of the bag and effecting another passengers bags. Just picking up a bag would show a CM's or Cabin Steward pretty fast that their was a problem and which other bags maybe effected.

Even if someone was uncaring enough to take a chance with someone else's property and pack a large bottle/bottle in my checked bag and had it break, I would hope they would at least report it to the guest services and except the blame and try to see if another else property was damaged... I would hope so anyway.


AKK

Yeah right, if they have no problem breaking the rule do you really think they will make it known their bottle broke?

 

[TinkRose]

Who had their entire luggage ruined. There is no thread on here that I found. Do you really think they drop boulders on these bags or something. There is no way a plastic liquor bottle can possibly break if packed tightly between cloths.

No a plastic bottle of rum will not break just as easy. I keep it very well packaged. Sorry not sorry to all you rule followers. Must of been Safety Patrols when in grade school. I will say just be careful how you package your bottle.

Why is it so hard to follow the rules? When people don't follow the rules we all risk the chance of this great privilege being removed! Thanks for ruining it for all of us because you can't carry a small bottle onto the ship in a carry on! It's not that hard - or are you so weak you can't even use a rolling carry on to put your booze in? I see you removed one of your posts but luckily we can copy it from when it was quoted.

I have had my clothes, makeup, etc ruined by an airline because the luggage fell into a huge puddle in the pouring rain. My colleague had even worse damage. Most of her things had colors run onto other things that could not be removed. Luckily for us it was at the end of the trip but would have been a real problem at sea. It would have ruined the whole cruise and in that case I would expect to be reimbursed for the whole cruise and the clothes, etc.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Yeah right, if they have no problem breaking the rule do you really think they will make it known their bottle broke?

As I pointed out, I said *I would hope they would anyway*. No I agree, its not likely.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

There is no thread on here that I found. Do you really think they drop boulders on these bags or something.

No, but they do drop other suitcases on them - some of which probably weigh quite a lot.

I witnessed a luggage issue caused by a broken bottle of wine - at the Beach Club at WDW. Where the suitcases were piled into a cage and transported to the resort. Much like is done at DCL when they are piled up in the loading areas. the luggage guys at BC knew which suitcase had the broken bottle in it as it was soaked in red wine, they had 2 other affected suitcases with wine stains.

 

[lilozz_6]

Just curious. It says you can't consume the drinks in public places, do you all just drink in your rooms? Is there anywhere else you could bring your mixed drink?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Just curious. It says you can't consume the drinks in public places, do you all just drink in your rooms? Is there anywhere else you could bring your mixed drink?

The only alcohol that you bring onboard that DCL would allow you to bring into a public space is wine. You can bring a bottle into the MDRs, and they will charge a corkage fee to serve it there.

Other than that DCL requests that alcohol brought onboard not be consumed in public areas.

Do people do it anyway? Yes. Should they? IMO, no.

 

[lilozz_6]

The only alcohol that you bring onboard that DCL would allow you to bring into a public space is wine. You can bring a bottle into the MDRs, and they will charge a corkage fee to serve it there.

Other than that DCL requests that alcohol brought onboard not be consumed in public areas.

Do people do it anyway? Yes. Should they? IMO, no.

Thx!

 

[MUN]

Just curious. It says you can't consume the drinks in public places, do you all just drink in your rooms? Is there anywhere else you could bring your mixed drink?

Just be cool and use discretion. For example, I wouldn't bring my own booze into the lounges, that's not cool.

 

[scm]

Is it inappropriate to bring a glass of wine into the MDR?

 

[MUN]

Is it inappropriate to bring a glass of wine into the MDR?

I'm not a wine drinker, but I wouldn't bring my own cocktail to the MDR. However, I do bring my own cocktails to the Walt Disney theater. I doubt a CM would say anything to you.

 

[Notyourtypicaldisney]

I bring mine to the pool. Nobody says anything and if they did I wouldn't care what anybody or cast member said. I did have a "stereotypical Disney rule follower" stare at me as I poured a drink and drank it. I offered her a drink and defused the entire situation. As for the clubs I tend to buy as I will enjoy a nice martini.