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[winotracy]

At Grand Cayman, the liquor stores deliver to the cruise ships and DCL does not accept any liquor deliveries while in port. Once the liquor places saw that you were from DCL ship, they wouldn't sell you anything - I was told there was a another store that would sell it to you and let you hand walk it back on the ship, but never did find it.

Not sure if other ports are the same way.

I did purchase a bottle of rum onboard and it was delivered to me the last night - all packaged up ready to take home.

I have always been able to buy liquor in St. Thomas and Nassau and carry it back to the port. No problem at all.

 

[aspen37]

I was talking to my step-mom today about carry-ons on the plane. I was telling her that I was going to take my soft sided cooler as a carry-on on the plane. Then I was going to use it on the cruise. She was telling me that I can't take any alcohol on the ship. Then she was telling me that any alcohol that we buy in port that the ship will take it until we get off the ship in Florida. Is this true?

So, can I take the cooler with CLOSED alcohol? I know that I can't take open stuff. Will we have access to any alcohol we buy at ports?

Here Nicole this is what I found.

This is from cruisemates.

Disney
Honesty is the best policy with Disney, and moderation is the key. Here is the line's policy as told to us by the media relations department.

Guests can purchase alcohol in a port and bring it to their stateroom.

Disney Cruise Line does not prohibit Guests from bringing alcohol onboard. However, please be aware that any fragile items (including alcohol) must be hand-carried onboard in a day bag and/or carry-on, which cannot exceed 22" wide, 14" high and 9" deep.

Please note that beverage coolers are not permitted onboard (cannot be checked or hand carried). Guests who request a Wine Steward to open and serve a bottle of champagne, wine, or liquor that has been brought onboard will be charged a corking fee of $15.00 per bottle.

What is the policy on bar service on Disney ships?

The drinking age aboard ship is 21. Valid photo I.D. is required. Disney Cruise Line® reserves the right to refuse sale and/or service to anyone.

Can coolers and/or food items be brought onboard?

Coolers are not permitted except for those needed for medications, baby food or items related to dietary constraints. Items must be pre-packaged, unopened and cannot require any food prep from the kitchen. Coolers filled with personal items (e.g. soda, chips, candy, etc.) may not be brought onboard. Homemade items or pre-cooked items purchased on the way to the ship will not be allowed to be brought aboard. Also, open bags or containers of snack items should not be brought aboard. All items will need to be stored in the stateroom; the ship's storage and/or refrigeration are not available to use.

Each Guest returning from the Eastern Caribbean to the U.S. can bring back up to a total of U.S. $1,200 worth of duty-free merchandise (retail price). However, no more than $800 in combined purchases can be made on board the ship, St. Maarten and Castaway Cay. Or, the entire U.S. $1,200 exemption may be used on purchases from St. Thomas alone. Each Guest 21 and older is limited to 5 liters of alcohol (only 1 liter can be acquired in St. Maarten or on the ship, with an additional 4 liters being exempt if purchased on St. Thomas, provided at least 1 liter is produced in the U.S. Virgin Islands).








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Are You Legal?
Drinking age on both of Disney Cruise Line's ships is 21 for all itineraries.

Bringing Booze Onboard
Bringing liquor onboard at embarkation: Allowed, for consumption in cabin. Note, however, that fragile items (read alcohol) must be hand-carried onboard in a day bag and/or carryon, which cannot exceed 22 inches wide, 14 inches high and 9 inches deep. Beverage coolers are not permitted onboard.
Bringing wine or Champagne onboard: Passengers who request a wine steward to open and serve a bottle of champagne, wine or liquor will be charged a corkage fee of $18 per bottle.
Purchasing liquor in port: Allowed, above rules for bringing onboard during embarkation apply.
Purchasing liquor in ships' duty-free shop: Held until debarkation.

Free Drink Caveat
Adults who participate in select activities (like karaoke) on Disney Wonder and Disney Magic can be eligible to receive complimentary shots.

Beers on Draught
Unknown

Bottled Beer
Unknown

 

[georgemoe]

I'm good to go George. The only thing I'm sick of now is work!

You and me both!

I think my DH/3guysandagal will be doing the beer tasting.

You would think.

 

[cdnmickeylover]

My 18 year old Stepson has been a Marine for just over a year (He actually graduated early so he could go sooner). He is currently in Japan and also is hoping to go to Afghanistan or Iraq. It's not exactly what we would like, but it is his life so we will stand behind him. Honestly, we are in awe of him and could not be more proud of his bravery.
I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers, and please thank him for his service, they are all true heroes!

Thanks for the thoughts and I will keep your stepson in my prayers.

I have to admit that my current office window overlooks the "highway of heroes" and one of my first thoughts was good -- at least I won't be able to watch anyone on his rotation come home. Now I watch all of them and it's heartbreaking.

Fiona

 

[cdnmickeylover]

Fiona, my god, I can't believe he wants to go, but I guess that's good as we need our volunteers.
My thoughts and prayers will be with him every single day he is there.
As for your not sleeping next Febuary I guess we will just have to keep you extra busy so you will fall asleep.
If you need anything you know to just holler!!

He's young -- almost 23 and as he puts it - it's what I've spent years training for. I can't really argue with him because it's what he wants to do. He's had lots of friends do a tour (which thankfully is only 6-8 months) and most have come home safe and sound but not all so he does know what he's getting into. He just picked up two friends on Wed who came home from their tours. (one a female btw).

I'm not sure how I'd cope if his tour was 15 months like the US forces -- I so admire these men and woman and esp. the ones at home -- I think it's almost harder to be at home than to go.

Fiona

 

[shellyminnie]

How about at the parks? Is it cool in Florida in the evenings?

Not in May!

 

[DVCsince02]

Hey, we have new comers!

Welcome Michael and Carol!

 

[georgemoe]

Hey, we have new comers!

Welcome Michael and Carol!

Perfect time for a dance! Welcome Michael & Carol!

 

[A.Mickey]

Here Nicole this is what I found.

This is from cruisemates.

Disney
Honesty is the best policy with Disney, and moderation is the key. Here is the line's policy as told to us by the media relations department.

Guests can purchase alcohol in a port and bring it to their stateroom.

Disney Cruise Line does not prohibit Guests from bringing alcohol onboard. However, please be aware that any fragile items (including alcohol) must be hand-carried onboard in a day bag and/or carry-on, which cannot exceed 22" wide, 14" high and 9" deep.

Please note that beverage coolers are not permitted onboard (cannot be checked or hand carried). Guests who request a Wine Steward to open and serve a bottle of champagne, wine, or liquor that has been brought onboard will be charged a corking fee of $15.00 per bottle.

What is the policy on bar service on Disney ships?

The drinking age aboard ship is 21. Valid photo I.D. is required. Disney Cruise Line® reserves the right to refuse sale and/or service to anyone.

Can coolers and/or food items be brought onboard?

Coolers are not permitted except for those needed for medications, baby food or items related to dietary constraints. Items must be pre-packaged, unopened and cannot require any food prep from the kitchen. Coolers filled with personal items (e.g. soda, chips, candy, etc.) may not be brought onboard. Homemade items or pre-cooked items purchased on the way to the ship will not be allowed to be brought aboard. Also, open bags or containers of snack items should not be brought aboard. All items will need to be stored in the stateroom; the ship's storage and/or refrigeration are not available to use.

Each Guest returning from the Eastern Caribbean to the U.S. can bring back up to a total of U.S. $1,200 worth of duty-free merchandise (retail price). However, no more than $800 in combined purchases can be made on board the ship, St. Maarten and Castaway Cay. Or, the entire U.S. $1,200 exemption may be used on purchases from St. Thomas alone. Each Guest 21 and older is limited to 5 liters of alcohol (only 1 liter can be acquired in St. Maarten or on the ship, with an additional 4 liters being exempt if purchased on St. Thomas, provided at least 1 liter is produced in the U.S. Virgin Islands).








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Are You Legal?
Drinking age on both of Disney Cruise Line's ships is 21 for all itineraries.

Bringing Booze Onboard
Bringing liquor onboard at embarkation: Allowed, for consumption in cabin. Note, however, that fragile items (read alcohol) must be hand-carried onboard in a day bag and/or carryon, which cannot exceed 22 inches wide, 14 inches high and 9 inches deep. Beverage coolers are not permitted onboard.
Bringing wine or Champagne onboard: Passengers who request a wine steward to open and serve a bottle of champagne, wine or liquor will be charged a corkage fee of $18 per bottle.
Purchasing liquor in port: Allowed, above rules for bringing onboard during embarkation apply.
Purchasing liquor in ships' duty-free shop: Held until debarkation.

Free Drink Caveat
Adults who participate in select activities (like karaoke) on Disney Wonder and Disney Magic can be eligible to receive complimentary shots.

Beers on Draught
Unknown

Bottled Beer
Unknown

That's Funny!

I was just talking to a coworker today about the upcoming cruise and talking about how it wont be that expensive because we are bringing our booze on the ship, and they said that they will confiscate it because they want you to be their booze. Well I guess not Disney! Yay! They were talking about Royal Caribbean and Carnival. I was going to ask about this, but it looks like it already has been answered! Thanks!!

 

[tickledtink33]

This is true with other cruise lines but not with Disney. Disney will allow you to bring alcohol onboard when you board and at the ports of call. You will be able to bring everything back to your room.

This has always cracked me up about DCL. They do not want to have a casino on board because they want to be family friendly but no worries, feel free to carry on the booze.

 

[dpuck1998]

This has always cracked me up about DCL. They do not want to have a casino on board because they want to be family friendly but no worries, feel free to carry on the booze.

Even if you don't bring it with you, there is plenty on board waiting

 

[DVCsince02]

ASK TRACY QUESTION...



Can I pre-order any of food items/beverages to be ready in our stateroom when we arrive? If so, how?

 

[winotracy]

ASK TRACY QUESTION...



Can I pre-order any of food items/beverages to be ready in our stateroom when we arrive? If so, how?

Just go onto My Disney Cruise and there is a link there with Gifts and Amenities. There are instructions for ordering there (a order form you can fax in or you can call Disney as well). Very simple.

 

[exwdwcm]

It still sucks...

Thanks for all the good thoughts guys. I really appreciate it. It just sucks right now.

I've thought about temping...i've also thought about going down and getting a job at Three Dog Bakery too... I'm trying to postpone the job hunt for me until after the cruise. We'll be fine financially for a bit, even with the cruise, but it certainly won't last very long... He's still applying for all kinds of jobs though. He's confident that he'll have something soon. I just wish the damn phone would ring.

I will never again plan a trip so far in advance again. This has been agony as things just keep popping up left and right, seemingly conspiring to keep me from Fun on a Boat!

thoughts and prayers with you guys. i've been laid off twice before and i know how hard the no job thing can be, even beyond the financial part. hang in there and hopefully after the cruise, you will find something great!

That's a bit much. I had a compact res with them for just the day before the cruise and for another $.50 I upgraded to a full size. I had Budget booked and then changed to Alamo when I switched to the Dolphin and DU transfers. I just read a recent horror story about Budget drop offs at Port C. Long car return lines, long shuttle lines to port, and only one shuttle running. I'm glad I'm not going to have to deal with that now.

Todd- i booked with Alamo for like $90 for May 8-10. i did it online a few weeks ago. i wonder why it was showing so high now?

I just cannot keep up with this thread - I have tried and tried but I fail every time. My apologies if this has been brought up before but I wanted to tell everyone who was able to get through to the call-in show - you all made me smile the entire show (posting here since the show was mostly podcast cruisers). I loved to hear from everyone and cannot wait to meet everyone next month. I've been sick this week and feel like a truck ran over me but while I was listening to the show, y'all made me forget I how awful I am feeling. I had a smile from ear to ear the entire time - you guys are awesome and I just wanted to say a big thank you for the smiles!

Also, DH was wondering if anyone here will be doing the beer tasting. He knows I won't touch the stuff but I figured there might be a few people here who would be doing the tasting.

hope you are feeling a lot better!!!!!!!!

Happy Good Friday everyone
I had my LASIK surgery yesterday and happy to announce I now have 20/15 vision. I had my first post op appointment this morning - I am so relieved.... I was having nightmares about something going wrong so close to the cruise!!

We also found water shoes at Walmart - I know, very exciting

The kids are now off until Monday the 20th , I think I am going to take them to see the Hannah Montanna Movie sometime during next week so they don't drive me crazy!

yeah for lasik!!! i am so jealous! i need to call and really investigate having mine redone (over 12 years ago and my eyes are shot again now). now you can see everything very clearly on our KTTK tour. you might have describe it all to my mom and I.

speaking of mom- good news, she goes home tomorrow! they took out her final drainage tube from her head today. they have had her up and walking a bit, but she was still sleeping almost all the time. turns out her thyroid was way down, so they upped her meds and hopefully tomorrow she gets some more energy. we are just happy to have her home for Easter. we plan to just plant her on the couch and do everything for her! we can't wait to have her home. Her head is looking better, still quite a huge wound, ear to ear all across head. hopefully the hair grows in quickly. we plan to go find some pretty scarves or something for her for the cruise and until it does grow back!

QUESTION- so i haven't measured the cooler from disney shopping- does it fit within the specs they give to bring on board?

Poor DS fell today on the sidewalk- (yeah, there was a step there!) and looks like he went 10 rounds and lost. poor kid! i guess it is the first of many.

 

[georgemoe]

Michelle. That is awesome news about your Mom!

There was mention that the Disney Shopping cooler "does not" meet the approved dimensions. Neither does mine. 16x16x13.

I planned to bring a case of beer and water on in mine.

 

[maiziezoe]

speaking of mom- good news, she goes home tomorrow! they took out her final drainage tube from her head today. they have had her up and walking a bit, but she was still sleeping almost all the time. turns out her thyroid was way down, so they upped her meds and hopefully tomorrow she gets some more energy. we are just happy to have her home for Easter. we plan to just plant her on the couch and do everything for her! we can't wait to have her home. Her head is looking better, still quite a huge wound, ear to ear all across head. hopefully the hair grows in quickly. we plan to go find some pretty scarves or something for her for the cruise and until it does grow back!

QUESTION- so i haven't measured the cooler from disney shopping- does it fit within the specs they give to bring on board?

Poor DS fell today on the sidewalk- (yeah, there was a step there!) and looks like he went 10 rounds and lost. poor kid! i guess it is the first of many.

Great news about your mom!! Fantastic!

Your poor DS! It will be the first of many, I'm afraid. I'm almost 41 and I still fall!

 

[DisneyKevin]

The Klose / Magi family has received their cruise docs.

We're official.

 

[ADP]

The Klose / Magi family has received their cruise docs.

We're official.

Woo! But weren't you both official about 16 months ago?

 

[LMO429]

The Klose / Magi family has received their cruise docs.

We're official.

 

[aspen37]

The Klose / Magi family has received their cruise docs.

We're official.

thoughts and prayers with you guys. i've been laid off twice before and i know how hard the no job thing can be, even beyond the financial part. hang in there and hopefully after the cruise, you will find something great!

Todd- i booked with Alamo for like $90 for May 8-10. i did it online a few weeks ago. i wonder why it was showing so high now?

hope you are feeling a lot better!!!!!!!!

yeah for lasik!!! i am so jealous! i need to call and really investigate having mine redone (over 12 years ago and my eyes are shot again now). now you can see everything very clearly on our KTTK tour. you might have describe it all to my mom and I.

speaking of mom- good news, she goes home tomorrow! they took out her final drainage tube from her head today. they have had her up and walking a bit, but she was still sleeping almost all the time. turns out her thyroid was way down, so they upped her meds and hopefully tomorrow she gets some more energy. we are just happy to have her home for Easter. we plan to just plant her on the couch and do everything for her! we can't wait to have her home. Her head is looking better, still quite a huge wound, ear to ear all across head. hopefully the hair grows in quickly. we plan to go find some pretty scarves or something for her for the cruise and until it does grow back!

QUESTION- so i haven't measured the cooler from disney shopping- does it fit within the specs they give to bring on board?

Poor DS fell today on the sidewalk- (yeah, there was a step there!) and looks like he went 10 rounds and lost. poor kid! i guess it is the first of many.

Michelle, I am so happy to hear that your mom is doing so well. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers.