Cruise secrets that DCL doesn't tell you

[tdizzle]

Great ideas! we leave for our first cruise in 9 days!

 

[sssteele]

Sorry, didn't read through this whole thread -- but can relate to doing 25 days onboard. We did b2b in 2007 (10-day Med and 14-day Transatlantic) and LOVED it.

Wow! sounds like a great trip. DH and I are looking at adults ABD in Italy, then cruise. He wants Med, and I would like Transatlantic to get us home. Did you do a trip report? Would love to hear all about your experience.

 

[RedSox68]

Wow! sounds like a great trip. DH and I are looking at adults ABD in Italy, then cruise. He wants Med, and I would like Transatlantic to get us home. Did you do a trip report? Would love to hear all about your experience.

I would be glad to mail you a "shorter" version of our trip report.

 

[lisafjl]

bump - to follow thread

 

[makaylee]

A little while ago someone posted on this thread that you can make coke floats.

Great idea!

I also like them with root beer.

Tip: If you are going to try one and have never made one before, put the coke or root beer in first and then the vanilla ice cream.

If you put ice cream in a glass and then add the soda, you might end up with froth all over yourself.

Just wanted to add, if you want rootbeer, you have to bring it on yourself.

 

[makaylee]

This will not work in Europe as you need to carry your passport when in port

The only place we needed our passport was Tunisia.

 

[gunghomom]

My kids really wanted to get stamps in their passport when we're in the Bahamas. Has anyone gotten one? How do you go about getting it?

 

[BealsRwe]

My kids really wanted to get stamps in their passport when we're in the Bahamas. Has anyone gotten one? How do you go about getting it?

While we have not done this, I heard guest services telling another guest if they brought down their passports the night before arriving in port, they would try to get them stamped for them. They said no guarantees. It would depend on the agents working in the ports and how busy they were. Good luck.

 

[mqsmob]

I didn't find this particular plate, but google Mickey Mouse plastic plate or Mickey Mouse white glove plastic plate. I saw a very cute Mickey Mouse white glove plastic plate.

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I did find the exact plates! And some other good stufff at LaughingPlaceStore. You will have to add the .com Search for plates.

THANK YOU so much for this idea!!! I just ordered two from Laughing Place Store for my upcoming cruise. I collect disney plates and have them hanging on the wall in my kitchen. This will be such a great addition!!

 

[loving _life]

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[Minniemiss]

My kids really wanted to get stamps in their passport when we're in the Bahamas. Has anyone gotten one? How do you go about getting it?

Here you go. This family gives great info on how to get a passport stamp in Nassau

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34477402&postcount=67

 

[DizDragonfly]

Here you go. This family gives great info on how to get a passport stamp in Nassau

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34477402&postcount=67

Oh, thanks for the link! I had a great laugh over that post!! What a hoot!

 

[latinqt]

Great info. Will follow

 

[bossjoan]

Bring a fish extender, all the little surprises when you get back to the room is so much fun! I got mine on ebay.

 

[DizDragonfly]

Bring a fish extender, all the little surprises when you get back to the room is so much fun! I got mine on ebay.

If you're going to bring one, make sure you sign up for the FE exchange in your cruise meet thread.

 

[Susiesark]

Oh, thanks for the link! I had a great laugh over that post!! What a hoot!

That was a great trip report, although it ends suddenly on Day 2 in C.C. I wanted to read about the rest of the trip.

 

[julluvsdisney]

Thanks so much for all of the great tips!

 

[tikimimi]

bump - to follow thread

Love your signature - Congratulations whenever it is or was!!!!

 

[meburgess]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Melo597]

I read through the entire thread and didn't see this. It was my life saver. Since I am a Mom of two pre-schoolers little details like room numbers escape me (can anyone relate??)
The first picture I took was of our room number on our door. Since I ALWAYS have the camera with me, I was able to easily reference our room number in case I had to run back to the room for an emergency. You know, autograph book or pen or something else or equal importance.