DCL carry-on alcohol policy changing Sept. 30 2015

[BooToYou7]

"Again, I am so sorry for any disappointment and hope these concerns will not affect your regard for Disney, as there is magic in the Disney name" has me wondering is there REALLY any magic left in the Disney name???

As with the theme parks, it sounds like they have chosen to ride on the coattails of what the Disney name has been rather than what it currently is.

 

[kaseyC]

"Again, I am so sorry for any disappointment and hope these concerns will not affect your regard for Disney, as there is magic in the Disney name"

LOL!! Pixie dust and Disney magic is the answer! I just have a picture of someone laughing their butt off as they wrote that line.

 

[Kae]

Since I'm on one of the final cruises, even though I'm not a big drinker I've decided I'm going to stop in PC and pick up a bottle of this Fireball whiskey I keep hearing about, and some hard cider to chase it. Look out world.

Drop a shot of fireball in the hard cider.. very good

 

[AFamily]

That would be a "moot" point

How about a "Moo" point
"It's like a cow opinion, you know, it just doesn't matter. It's moo." - Joey Tribbiani

 

[godde8ss]

Something I forgot to ask about the new policy...what in the world is powdered alcohol?

 

[kaseyC]

Prepare yourself...it's called Fireball for a reason. It burrrrrrrns!

But it burns SO good!!

 

[Ariel484]

But it burns SO good!!

I mean...it just....


...yeah, you're right.

 

[squirrel]

Something I forgot to ask about the new policy...what in the world is powdered alcohol?

Not sure but I know there are mixes that contain alcohol in powdered form. Not sure if you can get other stuff in powdered form.

 

[AFamily]

Something I forgot to ask about the new policy...what in the world is powdered alcohol?

Yeah when I read that I was thinking, "Powdered alcohol is a thing!"

 

[over50visits]

That would be a "moot" point

A muted point?

 

[over50visits]

Well got my canned reply from Disney and these two things disappointed me even more....

"This type of alcohol beverage policy is not unusual in the cruise industry."

That's my problem Disney...I'm a HUGE Disney fan because Disney has always (to me anyway) been ABOVE the usual industry. Now with the DCL alcohol policy being the standard, prices for cruises and excursions steadily rising and the itineraries lacking in comparison to other cruise lines for some of the longer cruises along with your park ticket prices rising and dining prices rising, your statement of "Again, I am so sorry for any disappointment and hope these concerns will not affect your regard for Disney, as there is magic in the Disney name" has me wondering is there REALLY any magic left in the Disney name???

Your bolding is excellent. First argument, as you say, is just a diversion. It is often used by posters on this board to excuse lots of actions by Disney. The old "everyone else does it so it is okay" is not relevant, and no defense of unpopular/unethical actions (yes, I know, everyone registers their ships in Nassau so it is okay...).

Second, sounds like Disney themselves are acknowledging they are able to charge more because of the brand name. We all feel warm and fuzzy about Bambi, Mouseketeers, Walt Disney, so we are willing to pay more for related products. Look at how many people happily pay $10 or so for pins that cost Disney about 30¢ each to produce. I understand the value of a brand name, but this is the closest I've seen them come to excusing their excessive charges and reduced service because of the value of that name.

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Yeah it sounds like they are trying to be like other cruise lines instead of standing out anymore. Really sad.
If they would just allow one bottle of "spirits" per person all this would go away (for the most part).

YES!!!! I am fine with wine but 6 beers for hubby isn't gonna cut a 4 night or longer cruise. An 18 pk would be fine for that but 6...lol...not happening. And this would allow my sister who doesn't drink wine or beer to have her bottle to mix her fruity drinks or my husband to bring Crown or Fireball vs beer. I mean that's all we usually bring anyway because I have to have a drink of the day and if we go to the clubs we buy their drinks there. Ah well. All we can do is voice our thoughts.

As with the theme parks, it sounds like they have chosen to ride on the coattails of what the Disney name has been rather than what it currently is.

Yes, sad but true.

Drop a shot of fireball in the hard cider.. very good

2nd this!!!!

 

[TestingH2O]

Print media is dead; it's a mute point.

I liked this assuming it was sarcasm. Now I see others taking it seriously.... <-- 4 dots

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

CCL actually did a great job handling this, they dropped their price to $2.99/6 pack of water. Certainly beats the $35.00/24 pack I paid yesterday to order for our upcoming Wonder cruise. And please don't tell me that ship water is fine. I grew up on Mesa, AZ water and still drink it daily, and it's not high quality stuff. We do bottled water on board for convenience.

 

[over50visits]

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[lanejudy]

Something I forgot to ask about the new policy...what in the world is powdered alcohol?

Yep, it's real. Similar to Kool-Aid, it's a powdered form, just add water (or other liquid). Several states have banned it. I'm not sure about availability in other countries, but it's quite controversial here in the States.

 

[Minniemiss]

I'm not sure where people are getting that other lines don't allow you to bring wine on board, that's not what I'm finding in my research. DCL used to be the most liberal and now they are one of the most expensive and restrictive.

HAL
Each guest 21 years and older may bring one bottle of wine or champagne (no larger than 750ml) onboard in carry-on luggage at the beginning of the voyage. This bottle will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom. Additional wine or champagne bottles (no larger than 750ml) in carry-on luggage are welcome, but will incur a US$18.00 (subject to change) corkage fee each, irrespective of where they are intended to be consumed. Wine and champagne bottles (no larger than 750ml) purchased in ports of call are welcome to be brought onboard subject to a US$18.00 (subject to change) corkage fee each, irrespective of where they are intended to be consumed. Alternatively guests can choose to have these bottles stored and returned on the last evening of the voyage at no charge

Princess
As provided in the Passage Contract, guests agree not to bring alcoholic beverages of any kind onboard for consumption, except one bottle of wine or champagne per adult of drinking age (no larger than 750 ml) per voyage, which will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom. Additional wine or champagne bottles are welcome, but will incur a $15 corkage fee each, irrespective of where they are intended to be consumed. Alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty free from the ship's gift shop, or at ports of call, will be collected for safekeeping and delivered to the guest's stateroom on the last day of the cruise.

Celebrity
No beer or hard liquor may be brought onboard for consumption. If you wish to bring personal wine onboard with you on the day you board your cruise, you may do so, limited to two (2) 750ml bottles per stateroom. When enjoyed in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.

RC
Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom. Additional bottles of wine beyond two (2) bottles that are brought onboard or any alcoholic beverages purchased in ports of call or from Shops On Board will be stored by the ship and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the sailing.

NCL
Please note that with the exception of Wine and Champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships. If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase(s) and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.

Guests may bring bottles of wine and champagne on board. When bottles are brought on board and served or consumed in any restaurant, public room area or in their stateroom, a corkage fee will be charged according to bottle sizes noted below.

750 ml Bottle: $15.00
1,500 ml Magnum: $30.00

It appears HAL is the most liberal as they don't restrict the number of bottles and if you buy in a port you can ask them to hold it for delivery (no charge) or consume it with a corkage charge. DCL appears to be more in line with Celebrity in corkage fee and restriction (other than the 6 beers).

Oops - missed NCL - which might be more liberal than HAL, have included them now!

Thanks for all the work and the post.

 

[turtle27]

Just like GAC turning into DAS. If there was a problem with abuse, stop the CMs who were turning GAC into FOTL! Even DAS is being used that way; I have a few friends who were recently at WDW and they are trustworthy people who swear up and down that they got FOTL. One has now invited herself on our future trip, and she'll bring her mom, so that we can all (this would be a group of 10 at least LOL) get FOTL. But instead of stopping the CMs, they burned it to the ground and started anew

Don't shoot me, but if you are going to use acronyms, you may want to at least let the rest of us in on what they mean. (Maybe everyone else already knows) but I could not follow your post.... TIA!

 

[TestingH2O]

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Shall we start a new debate on the Oxford comma?

 

[RedHatDisney]

peritax-------"print media is dead, it's a MUTE point"

MAJOR LOLROFLMAO!!!! Brilliant pun. (I got it ;-) ) By the way, I read your CC solo room review yesterday. Loved the review and really want to read your books........give me heads up when available, if at all possible.