Elevators during Muster Drill

[Ariel-Rocks]

I have read that during the Muster Drill Elevators are not running. Does anyone how far before the Muster Drill they stop allowing guest to use them ? Plus how long after it is over ? My mom has bad knees so I would like to get her there before she can't use them. Thanks

 

[jdb in AZ]

DMIL had mobility issues and we made sure she and her wheel chair were on the same deck as her muster station before the warning sound blasts started. DCL makes several announcements over the P.A. telling people of the upcoming drill, and how soon it will start. Just be off the elevator before the warning blasts. Some of the stations have limited seating (like in a lounge or dining room), and it's good to arrive early so your mom won't have to stand through the whole drill. If your station is up on deck she may have to stand anyway.

After the drill, a lot of people head for the closest elevators. Depending on where your muster station is, you might want to find something else to do for ten minutes instead of fighting the crowd(!) at the elevator.

In the event of an actual emergency the crew would have carried DMIL down the stairs to her station. That's something she (and they) didn't want to practice.

 

[Ariel-Rocks]

DMIL had mobility issues and we made sure she and her wheel chair were on the same deck as her muster station before the warning sound blasts started. DCL makes several announcements over the P.A. telling people of the upcoming drill, and how soon it will start. Just be off the elevator before the warning blasts.

After the drill, a lot of people head for the closest elevators. Depending on where your muster station is, you might want to find something else to do for a few minutes instead of fighting the crowd(!) at the elevator.

In the event of an actual emergency the crew would have carried DMIL down the stairs to her station. That's something she (and they) didn't want to practice.

Thank you so much JDB !! That is what we will do.

 

[clten]

What was described is what we have found as well when we traveled with our parents (limited mobility; we always made sure they used the wheelchair so they would be sure to be able to sit through the drill). Just wanted to add that about 2-3 minutes before the drill is finished, the Assembly Leader would indicate to us that we could leave. We never took them up on it because we figured by time we made it part way to the elevators everyone would be dismissed and we would still be in with the big crowd. We always found it easier to wait the 10-15 minutes while everyone cleared out because everyone is so anxious to get on deck for the sailaway party that some forget their manners and elevator etiquette.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

When my father-in-law sailed the Wonder before his cancer surgery we asked our muster leader if he could sit somewhere because he couldn't stand for long. After swiping their key card to check them in they sent my inlaws back to their stateroom before the drill started, told them to turn on the tv, and get the info there.

 

[Ariel-Rocks]

What was described is what we have found as well when we traveled with our parents (limited mobility; we always made sure they used the wheelchair so they would be sure to be able to sit through the drill). Just wanted to add that about 2-3 minutes before the drill is finished, the Assembly Leader would indicate to us that we could leave. We never took them up on it because we figured by time we made it part way to the elevators everyone would be dismissed and we would still be in with the big crowd. We always found it easier to wait the 10-15 minutes while everyone cleared out because everyone is so anxious to get on deck for the sailaway party that some forget their manners and elevator etiquette.

Good tip. I hate to fight all the crowds ! Thanks

 

[Ariel-Rocks]

When my father-in-law sailed the Wonder before his cancer surgery we asked our muster leader if he could sit somewhere because he couldn't stand for long. After swiping their key card to check them in they sent my inlaws back to their stateroom before the drill started, told them to turn on the tv, and get the info there.

Wow that was very nice of them to do that for your FIL.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Wow that was very nice of them to do that for your FIL.

It really was. He couldn't stand for long at all due to the kind of cancer he had. And he couldn't simply just sit, either. All the walking just to get him on the ship was rough. Once rooms were ready he laid down & only got up to go to the drill. It was good being on a smaller ship for 14 nights because he could take his time when he was comfortable enough to get up & go do things. Never very far to go. We were extremely appreciative that they let him go back to the room for his muster instructions. He avoided the mass of humanity after. I think if people with limitations and things just talk to the muster leaders they can offer solid options to accommodate whatever each person's needs are.

((In case anyone wonders why my FiL would even have gone on the cruise....it was a 14-night Panama Canal with more stringent cancellation policy. He didn't find out until literally weeks before the cruise that it was cancer. Again. It being his 3rd diagnosis he decided he wanted to see the Canal just in case he didn't make it through. Thankfully, his surgery & treatment were very successful and he's cancer-free. Again. I think it was one of those things where life felt way too short. It was paid for. He didn't want to stop living.))

 

[Ariel-Rocks]

It really was. He couldn't stand for long at all due to the kind of cancer he had. And he couldn't simply just sit, either. All the walking just to get him on the ship was rough. Once rooms were ready he laid down & only got up to go to the drill. It was good being on a smaller ship for 14 nights because he could take his time when he was comfortable enough to get up & go do things. Never very far to go. We were extremely appreciative that they let him go back to the room for his muster instructions. He avoided the mass of humanity after. I think if people with limitations and things just talk to the muster leaders they can offer solid options to accommodate whatever each person's needs are.

((In case anyone wonders why my FiL would even have gone on the cruise....it was a 14-night Panama Canal with more stringent cancellation policy. He didn't find out until literally weeks before the cruise that it was cancer. Again. It being his 3rd diagnosis he decided he wanted to see the Canal just in case he didn't make it through. Thankfully, his surgery & treatment were very successful and he's cancer-free. Again. I think it was one of those things where life felt way too short. It was paid for. He didn't want to stop living.))

Very smart man !! I'm sure he also wanted to make sure he could make great memories with his family. Even if he had to spend more time in the room you all got to spend sometime together and nothing can take those memories away from you. I'm so glad to hear the treatments worked and he is cancer-free !