Cruise secrets that DCL doesn't tell you

[CaymanJet]

I have seen some beautiful embroidered pillows Ashe for sale on etsy, but certainly not inexpensive. Might it be possible to get pillowcase for the kids at Goofys pj party and have them sign those?

 

[js]

I have seen some beautiful embroidered pillows Ashe for sale on etsy, but certainly not inexpensive. Might it be possible to get pillowcase for the kids at Goofys pj party and have them sign those?

We picked up pillow cases from the Dollar Store for signatures.

 

[tekaye]

I like the pillowcase idea, are they still willing to let you drop it off at guest services. A plain white pillow case even with signatures seems so boring. But it seems like one with a print or design would be too busy or you can't see the autographs. I am not crafty at all to do embroidery and I do not know anyone who is or where I could even begin to get it done. Do you buy it somewhere or find someone to do it. Suggestions? (relatively in expensive).

I purchased pillowcases on Etsy with the date of the cruise and my kids' names embroidered on there. Not too busy but not too plain. They were perfect!

 

[summibc]

Loving reading theses tips! I'm only on page 38, but I'm looking forward to learning more. DH (47) and myself ,(46) will be taking our 1st Disney (3rd over all). Cruise in April. 7 weeks!!! Thanks to all that have shared

 

[carissa1970]

I like the pillowcase idea, are they still willing to let you drop it off at guest services. A plain white pillow case even with signatures seems so boring. But it seems like one with a print or design would be too busy or you can't see the autographs. I am not crafty at all to do embroidery and I do not know anyone who is or where I could even begin to get it done. Do you buy it somewhere or find someone to do it. Suggestions? (relatively in expensive).

We bought one on etsy that had been embroidered with a pirate theme. Not too much money, but I don't remember exactly.

 

[perditax]

(I don't mean to complain, but I keep waiting for the secret tips and it seems like this thread should be renamed the DCL pillowcase thread. )

 

[ToyStory3]

(I don't mean to complain, but I keep waiting for the secret tips and it seems like this thread should be renamed the DCL pillowcase thread. )

I'm glad someone else said it....same here. I still appreciate the thread immensely.

 

[TAK]

I'm glad someone else said it....same here. I still appreciate the thread immensely.

Same here. It's good intel on getting pillowcases signed, but I keep hoping there's something new.

Let's see... if you're on your honeymoon, go to Guest Services when you arrive and they'll give you two buttons that say "Just Married!". When you wear them, during the cruise, CMs will greet you and ask about your wedding & wish congrats. It's not a huge deal, but if you're like we are and still excited about being newlyweds, it's nice to get so many well wishes.

 

[KatieMill]

The best tips are at the start. This thread started a LONG time ago. I believe someone has even posted a compiled version of the tips that can be found at the start. there is a lot of GREAT information in this thread.

 

[CAEMOM]

great tips == thank you!

 

[eaglegirl826]

Lots of great tips! Will have to make note of the good ones for possible cruise next year!

 

[Kathysf1014]

does anyone know if they still have the Hidden Mickey challenge at Guest Services?

 

[belle0906]

Bring a pillowcase from home and give that and some markers to guest services when you board. They will have the chAracters sign it and return it to your room before the end of the cruise.
Great and not so expensive treat!!

I can't wait to do this on our upcoming cruise! What a great treat for the kiddos!

 

[belle0906]

Leave a wake-up call. It's Mickey Mouse who will call you. When you answer, hit the speaker phone button so your entire cabin can hear. My kids thought this was hysterical. Especially when Mickey called us one morning 11 times!!

Good idea! My kids would love that!

 

[belle0906]

Good thought. I totally forgot about the menus! Our son has a pirate themed room and his pirate night menu is on the wall.

What a good idea! I haven't heard that one before. I will have to keep it in mind for our cruise.

 

[silverangel879]

Same here. It's good intel on getting pillowcases signed, but I keep hoping there's something new.

Let's see... if you're on your honeymoon, go to Guest Services when you arrive and they'll give you two buttons that say "Just Married!". When you wear them, during the cruise, CMs will greet you and ask about your wedding & wish congrats. It's not a huge deal, but if you're like we are and still excited about being newlyweds, it's nice to get so many well wishes.

It work the same if you are celebrating an anniversary or birthday! Go get your pins...

 

[cbonebt]

making coke floats and watching the late funnelvision movie!!

 

[noahdove]

Lisamarie, I will take a white plate with just one Mickey on it for my autographs this time. Last time I had
a photo matt for my oldest granddaughter.. It was beautiful once finished...

 

[FLpixie]

I'm up to page 50 at the moment so it's possible these questions are answered somewhere in the next 54 pages but...

FYI- They are getting really picky with the port times. No matter what time you show up, if your number doesn't corespond with the time your registered for online, the person who checks you in may switch your number. It happens more often than not...

On the bright side, if you have issues in the port where you get a higher number then you should just talk to the check in person and they will help you out.

Not sure what this means - "if you have issues in the port where you get a higher number then you should." As this will be my first DCL cruise, I won't know what number I should have for our 1:30pm boarding time. We had really hoped to have something earlier but my passport just arrived and 1:30-2pm was the earliest time left available.

 

[NYIceQueen]

Oh my gosh...I actually read all 104 pages. All of them. I'm seeing double

Great tips though!!!!!!