Cruise secrets that DCL doesn't tell you

[ashleysev]

Awesome thread! Going to take me a while to get through all the pages.

 

[KDlady72]

Don't forget to sign up for the welcome to the cruise phone call from Mickey before your cruise. My son got the call and at the end, I heard him say, "I can't wait to see you either Mickey!" I almost cried! (And he is 7!)

I love this idea. First I've heard it. Will definitely look into for my almost 6 yr old. Thanks.

 

[KDlady72]

1. Take your own tervis tumblers or large cups with lids to use at the drink stations. All they have are 8oz cups that you would have to keep filling otherwise. Just note that they want you to use a paper cup to fill your cup with for sanitary reasons.
2. When stopping at another country ask someone from GS if they can get your passports stamped. You should take a copy with you just in case you are getting off the ship so that you may return.
3. Mickey ice cream bars can be ordered from room service or you may have them for dessert.
4. When getting things signed through GS you are given the choice of what characters to sign ie: princesses, all, princeses, etc. I did the 11x14 mat with all in colored sharpies and it turned out great. We framed our formal night pic with the mat.
5. On formal night if you would like to eat in your room you can request your dinner from RS and they will bring whatever is on the menu in your resturant.
6. You can ask for a tour of the wheel house.
I hope this help some out there if I can think of anymore I will.

Appreciate these tips. My boys would love the ice cream bars... And so would this momma.

 

[valee]

If you're not planning on getting an item signed during the cruise, remember that a signed item may be a nice thank you gift for someone who isn't on the cruise, like a young neighbor picking mail up from your house while you're gone.
I had a pillow case signed during my last cruise, and gave it to a co-worker who's guardian of her 7 year old grandchild. 18 months later, she's told me that on laundry day she has to be sure to have that pillowcase back on her grandchild's bed before bedtime.

 

[BLTOH]

Deck 4 loungers are a fantastic place to watch people exercising for you or take a nap.

I had to chuckle when I read this.

 

[BLTOH]

On our last cruise I made did a activity/ autograph book. She carried it with her all the time and every friend she made, cm from the children's areas, characters, house keeping , etc she had them sign it and put where they was from. Then when we got back home we took the map pages of her activity book and marked each spot someone was from so she could see how far each traveled to do the cruise. Some of the kids even wrote their addresses so they could be penpals after the cruise

 

[CruiseCrazy44]

On our last cruise I made did a activity/ autograph book. She carried it with her all the time and every friend she made, cm from the children's areas, characters, house keeping , etc she had them sign it and put where they was from. Then when we got back home we took the map pages of her activity book and marked each spot someone was from so she could see how far each traveled to do the cruise. Some of the kids even wrote their addresses so they could be penpals after the cruise

I love that idea! Are you a homeschooler?! Lol I am so going to have my son do this when we sail in September!

 

[plutosbuddie]

What a great thread!! Thank you for all the helpful tips!!!

 

[BLTOH]

I love that idea! Are you a homeschooler?! Lol I am so going to have my son do this when we sail in September!

No I an not just like doing unique ideas that will allow learning and playing to be fun for all. Plus it allows family time spent together in making it

 

[dbarker]

Bump

 

[jbullard01]

I love that idea! Are you a homeschooler?! Lol I am so going to have my son do this when we sail in September!

Does your family homeschool ? We do

I love being able to travel during the cheaper slower seasons

 

[Muppetmama]

Has anyone cruised recently on the Fantasy with kids? Do they still get pillowcases if they attend the slumber party at the Oceaneer's club?

 

[alagille]

We did last year, October. Listed in the navigators as "plutos pajamas party". That's what we requested the characters sign. Turned out great.

 

[tinkledpink]

Our kids got the pillowcases at Pluto 'a slumber party last week on magic, great

 

[tinkledpink]

Our kids got the pillowcases at Pluto 'a slumber party last week on magic, great souvenir!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Has anyone cruised recently on the Fantasy with kids? Do they still get pillowcases if they attend the slumber party at the Oceaneer's club?

We sailed on the Fantasy in February and my DD decorated a pillowcase at Pluto's Pyjama Party. It's adorable!!

 

[MomRip]

Thank you for those two.

 

[arielchickenofthesea]

Mickey ice cream bars...yummy!

I always get the chocolate chip cookies and milk before bedtime. They keep records of your likes and dislikes. One trip I called for room service dinner and they asked if I wanted my usual cookies and milk later. I asked them how they knew I always ordered that and they just laughed and said they had their ways. We had cruised approximately 7 times before that and they do keep notes on guests likes and dislikes....I did order my cookies and milk later before bedtime.

Now I always try to have a couple ice cream bars per trip.

 

[DisneyLola]

Great tips - love especially the magnetic clips!

Live these ideas. Thanks!

 

[MDennis28]

I think they got that from the previous reply. I believe they are asking what it actually is. I'm curious too as I've never seen it.

Also curious. What, when and where is the Golden Mickey's after party held please?