Cruise secrets that DCL doesn't tell you

[maryksupastar]

For those of you that have U.S. passports. You can leave them with Guest Services (you get a receipt that you must have to get it back), and they will have it stamped at each country you visit. On the last night, you go and pick it back up.

Love this one! My passport did not arrive in time for my honeymoon (long, crazy story!!) so it's never been stamped!

 

[The Sasquatch]

For everyone requesting pillow cases and frames, make sure you send a bag of goodies with your stuff.

These kids are sitting up at night signing everyones things and its nice to give them something in return.

As someone suggested, get a box of different color sharpies and they will sign them in the characters colors. Nice additional touch.

 

[CMontheseas]

For everyone requesting pillow cases and frames, make sure you send a bag of goodies with your stuff.

These kids are sitting up at night signing everyones things and its nice to give them something in return.

As someone suggested, get a box of different color sharpies and they will sign them in the characters colors. Nice additional touch.

That's so sweet! For accuracy's sake, not so much at night as between 1 - 4 in the afternkn depending on their greet/stroll schedule (they technically aren't allowed to do Mickey Mail outside of work areas/off hours!)

 

[PrincessShmoo]

That's so sweet! For accuracy's sake, not so much at night as between 1 - 4 in the afternkn depending on their greet/stroll schedule (they technically aren't allowed to do Mickey Mail outside of work areas/off hours!)

Thank you for that info. It's long been speculated here that the characters were putting in extra time (working late, and during breaks) doing this and maybe it would be discontinued because there are too many people requesting it.

 

[DreamBound23]

That's what they say....but we took two pillow cases for our two boys and had no problems. We had a friend with an embroidery machine stitch the boys' names in Waltograph font with the cruise dates and ship. They are asleep on them right now. So glad we did it. One more thing I didn't see posted... If someone offers you a drink, it's free! I didn't know that one until after the Sail Away party. The drinks are complementary at the Sail Away party and at the Captain's reception.

. Free drinks at the Sail Away party? Never experienced this?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

. Free drinks at the Sail Away party? Never experienced this?

Nope. At the sailaway party, drinks have a charge. Now the Captain's reception, there are free drinks, pretty watered down and small.

 

[carissa1970]

. Free drinks at the Sail Away party? Never experienced this?

We got free drinks at the DVC presentations, more than one.

 

[tinkerone]

We got free drinks at the DVC presentations, more than one.

interesting. I went to two dvc presentations on our last cruise and didn't get drinks at either. got a fee backpack thing but no drink. lol.

 

[carissa1970]

interesting. I went to two dvc presentations on our last cruise and didn't get drinks at either. got a fee backpack thing but no drink. lol.

Maybe I should clarify...the DVC member presentations, not the ones for non-members. I have no idea if that makes a difference or not? I am positive they gave us mimosas for free, as many as we wanted.

 

[tinkerone]

Maybe I should clarify...the DVC member presentations, not the ones for non-members. I have no idea if that makes a difference or not? I am positive they gave us mimosas for free, as many as we wanted.

at least now I don't feel like I missed anything. lol. yes, we went to the non-members presentation. no drinks there but they did give me a bingo card as well, which I never did use.

 

[Mollie Mooster]

I went to the non member DVC presentation and won $200 OBC drawing.

 

[rescuetink]

I went to the non member DVC presentation and won $200 OBC drawing.

For everyone requesting pillow cases and frames, make sure you send a bag of goodies with your stuff.

These kids are sitting up at night signing everyones things and its nice to give them something in return.

As someone suggested, get a box of different color sharpies and they will sign them in the characters colors. Nice additional touch.

Always take care of the CM's, they deserve it!!

 

[wrighter]

What kinds of goodies might you suggest?

 

[momof2tx]

I heard an awful rumor somewhere that they may have stopped signing items that guests bring to guest services.
Please tell me this is just a rumor!

We went on the Dream NYE cruise - 12/29/13 - 1/2/14 and left a Mickey white plate with sharpies. Received back with sharpies on last evening and all looked great!

 

[Lauralaylin]

Does anyone know if there is a size limit? I wanted to have the matte of a frame signed. It's not small, although it's the same size as one we carried around WDW in a backpack, so it's not super huge.

 

[GoofyLovingFamily]

We had a photo mat signed that holds an 11 x 14 photo. I think your photo mat will be fine.

 

[rosinski]

I want to bring a matte frame to have signed but I'm not sure how to get it on the plane. I would like to get an 8x10 but afraid to pack it in my luggage just in case it gets smashed. Any suggestion?

 

[GoofyLovingFamily]

I put my mat in between two bigger pieces of sturdy cardboard. I then packed in the middle of my clothes in a suitcase. It was fine for us.

 

[RapunzelFloyd]

That's what they say....but we took two pillow cases for our two boys and had no problems. We had a friend with an embroidery machine stitch the boys' names in Waltograph font with the cruise dates and ship. They are asleep on them right now. So glad we did it.

One more thing I didn't see posted... If someone offers you a drink, it's free! I didn't know that one until after the Sail Away party. The drinks are complementary at the Sail Away party and at the Captain's reception.

I was thinking about bringing one photo mat and two pillowcases, it is my hubby's 30th surprise trip to go on Dream in June. So I wanted a frame to get a birthday picture of him, then two pillowcases (one for each of us), would that be an issue?

Also the free drinks and stuff, I am so lost. I thought the cruise was all inclusive. What do you pay for? We don't drink alcohol, so I don't have to worry about this. But I am lost, I thought we didn't pay for any food or drinks, can someone clarify what we pay for so I am not caught off guard. Help!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I was thinking about bringing one photo mat and two pillowcases, it is my hubby's 30th surprise trip to go on Dream in June. So I wanted a frame to get a birthday picture of him, then two pillowcases (one for each of us), would that be an issue?

Also the free drinks and stuff, I am so lost. I thought the cruise was all inclusive. What do you pay for? We don't drink alcohol, so I don't have to worry about this. But I am lost, I thought we didn't pay for any food or drinks, can someone clarify what we pay for so I am not caught off guard. Help!

All food is included, except for the adult dining (Remy/Palo). Beverages at meals (except for alcoholic) included also included 24/7 from the drink station. Alcoholic drinks/specialty coffee all have a cost. Sodas ordered from room service, in the bars/lounges, and from poolside servers have a cost.