They give you "disposable" underwear, but seriously it was for someone who was a size 8 (not me.) I just draped a towel strategically where it needed to be and it was fine. They then painted seaweed mud on me and then wrapped me in a cocoon over the flotation bed. It was modesty all the way even though non-clothed. HTH
we are also interested in riding the aquaduck but wondering what kind of tolerance other cruisers have for those of us who are pooh sized? do you get filthy looks from others for daring to be out without a muu muu? i am around a 22/24 but have experienced some size-ist comments and slurs before and really don't want my vacation ruined by it
I was once solely into the swimdress... however the fine ladies at a local Catherines store turned me onto the tankini. LOVE IT! I haven't been in a swimdress in quite some time... You can get a nice top and a skort, and some are even more flattering than a swimdress (not to mention MUCH easier to navigate in the bathroom!) I am sold. The only places I will buy swimdresses, though is Catherines or Lands End. HTH
We just got off the Fantasy today after a wonderful week-long trip in ocean bliss! This was our third DCL cruise and I have noticed that they just keep getting better and better!
It occurred to me yesterday that it might be helpful to other plus size passengers (like myself) if I passed on a couple tips that I discovered during the week. Sometimes it helps to be prepared with these kinds of things....
1. If you plan on using the spa, bring your own white robe if you care about "fitting in." It's funny, because I have been to many spas in the southeast (Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation, Grove Park Inn, Chateau Elan, and they ALL have plus size robes. However, neither Disney nor DCL has plus size robes. It's like - they expect all spa folks to be skinny doodle. I have complained about this for years.
2. Consider booking a room near the forward elevators. We were in 5546 which was AMAZING. It had an extended balcony which fit 4 comfortably, and you could easily watch the fireworks from the extended balcony. It also had 4 chairs, two of which were the half reclining loungers. We were always able to get an elevator quickly (which cannot be said about the midship or even aft elevators.)
3. The other reason to be near the forward elevators is the adult area. You can easily catch the elevators up to the spa to take a shower in the spa changing/locker room - a MUCH better experience than the cabin bathroom (that was fine, but there is much more space, and a much more enjoyable experience in the locker room bathrooms - I had read about this tip many times before, but I had never done it. This cruise, I took a shower there once during the trip, but it was GREAT! Due to our room placement, it was incredibly simple and quick as well.)
4. Try to take a towel or two from the spa to use in your cabin. MUCH larger than the towels in the cabin, and also much more enjoyable.
5. Request that your table in Royal Palace doesn't have chairs with arms. While you are at it, request a table with a view!
6. Request to not be placed at one of the circular tables at Enchanted. We had a circular table, and it was fine - but this might be something to consider. After the third night, I was a little tired of having to do the scoot thing. (Also see #5 about requesting a table with a view.)
7. Walt Disney Theatre seating - The very last row has individual chairs, however the theatre seats in the back slanted part of the theatre have surprisingly low legroom and surprisingly small hip room. The last row also has compromised view. The best place to be is on the floor of the theatre, in about the first five rows. I have seen some families sit in individual chairs in the side balconies - if you can figure out how to do that, I would say that would be an excellent place as well.
8. Strongly consider getting at least one days pass to the Rainforest room! It is really amazing.
9. If you can book a service using the 0 gravity flotation bed - it seriously is fantastic as well.
Hope you enjoyed my tips and ideas - and I hope they help to make your cruise a more enjoyable experience. We can't wait to go again!
Best,
Leslie Ann
and always worry about things that other people might take for granted. I've been on 5 cruises so far with 4 different cruise lines and I've noticed that things are different on all ships. With that said, my biggest concern is always arms on the chairs, since my hips/butt/legs is where I carry most of my weight. What about the chairs in the buffet area? I know some cruises that I've been on, the only ones they had, had arms on them and they were SMALL. Along with their bench seats. It was so damn uncomfortable. And you did mention to request armless chairs in Encharted Garden and Royal Palace. What about Animators Palette and Palo? How are those chairs?
and i wouldn't consider it a thrill ride, so even if you don't generally do tube rides you should still be ok. i don't want to scar anyone off, just give something to consider.
Thank you!!! I'm also VERY plus size (30/32)
but then i found other tables with 3 armed and 1 armless and other configurations. i thought they did an excellent job of stocking the ship chairs with the most flexibility. 
I was once solely into the swimdress... however the fine ladies at a local Catherines store turned me onto the tankini. LOVE IT! I haven't been in a swimdress in quite some time... You can get a nice top and a skort, and some are even more flattering than a swimdress (not to mention MUCH easier to navigate in the bathroom!) I am sold. The only places I will buy swimdresses, though is Catherines or Lands End. HTH
