Grinch here! Or perhaps Scrooge.

[DisneYE]

It is. But people seem to feel free to ignore it just like they ignore rules for: no seat saving, adult-only activities/area (not counting walk-throughs on the Dream class...though I maintain unless you are in Concierge, you CAN walk down the hall to the midship elevators), hand-washing, etc.

This.
I didn't know about the rule because I've never seen it enforced unless I called the attention of a lifeguard or CM.
I've seen countless babies with swim/regular diapers in the pool, especially at the Fantasy in Mickey's pool as parents seem to consider it a "splash pool" given that its so small and shallow.
As @Dug720 correctly points out, most parents with babies think their little ones are so special they have the right to bend the rules. This is outright rudeness towards other kids who are potty trained and want to enjoy the pool. If I was DCL I would station a CM at Miickey's pool to make sure the rule is enforced. The health hazard of massive poo residue that diapers create in the pools can't be overstated.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

most parents with babies think their little ones are so special they have the right to bend the rules.

Sorry, I take issue with "most" parents doing this. There's no way my kids were allowed to be in areas they weren't allowed. Or be in pools with swim diapers, when not allowed. And I doubt that I'm really in that much of a minority.

One reason the rule breakers stand out is that they are unique.

 

[DisneYE]

Sorry, I take issue with "most" parents doing this. There's no way my kids were allowed to be in areas they weren't allowed. Or be in pools with swim diapers, when not allowed. And I doubt that I'm really in that much of a minority.

One reason the rule breakers stand out is that they are unique.

My bad.
I should've said "some". Definitely not most. My apologies.

 

[lilsonicfan]

Not re: cruising, but I would like to point out that swim diapers are not meant to hold pee ... just poop!

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

I think going off menu is typical cruise experience. I personally have never asked for anything with special dietary requirements or off menu, but I see people doing it on all cruise lines, not just dcl, and it doesn't bother me one bit.

 

[Macmaro]

On night one on the Fantasy in August, I mentioned to our server (in passing as we were getting to know one another) that I was looking forward to the french onion soup on night two and he brought me french onion soup every night without me asking. I protested at some point and he wasn't having it. Just kept bringing.

On our Wonder cruise 2 weeks ago I asked if I could get french onion soup on our second night when we were in Animator's and he made a comment about having to go down a deck. He brought it to me but I never asked again.

Our Fantasy server got a great tip. Our Wonder server got a good tip. I guess I don't understand guests complaining about other guests doing this or anything else that doesn't really impact them. We are asked to select "excellent" service on the comment card. The service should be excellent. I would be much more concerned with the parents that encourage their children up on the stage in Tiana's when the band isn't there and ignore them when they stomp their feet on the neck of the bass or kick the mandolin stand. Or the people that stand in a row of seats in the WD theater and tell people the seats are saved just as the announcement is heard asking that seats are not to be saved. Or the woman that hauls out her mobile phone during Frozen with the brightness turned way up and proceeds to take photo after photo. She knew she shouldn't because she stopped when a CM came and stood near her but started as soon as he walked away. He did catch her a short time later. Or the CM in Cove Cafe that repeatedly engaged a child that came in with (presumably) her dad while making lattes knowing that children are not allowed in the adult area.

Or....

I just look the other way. It is what it is. If there is a risk to health or property, I will say something but my time is short on the ship and I want to spend it happy and not caring about what others are or are not doing.

 

[Dug720]

But when a server has to go elsewhere to get things, it DOES impact other guests as they are not getting attention or service because of the time to go elsewhere.

I witnessed this first-hand on the cruise on the Magic I took my parents on in February 2017. The final night, we had a substitute server because our regular one was sick and had been put on bed rest by the ship's doctor. I was seated so I could see the large table (like 2 of the larger in a section put together) in our section in action - and realized how much Aditya had reigned them in because that night was a disaster as they dictated and demanded so much. As in the adults all had adult beverages, so the assistant server had to go and get them. He was trying to serve them and not be pulled away from everyone else - I watched him when someone would ask for another drink, and he'd look around the table and ask if anyone else wanted another while he was going...they all said no, but as soon as he was back, someone else wanted another. Repeat scene multiple times. Then add onto that a couple of the kids insisted that their ketchup be Mickey-shaped at all times, so as soon as they dipped a fry in the ketchup, they were whining that they needed more ketchup. FINALLY our head server realized what was going on and came over to intervene. When Aditya was there, either he reigned them in or he basically handled the other 2 tables in the section (mine and one other) himself. But that night our service suffered a LOT because of that table and their demands on the service team and our regular server not being there to make it seamless. He was off bed rest the final morning, and I made it a point to give him an extra tip because I realized just how much he had done to keep things smooth. (Also mentioned him by name in my post-cruise email.)

 

[Stratus22]

One of the points of cruising is the over the top service. If a server is offering, there’s no reason to not say yes just bc of some made up rule you have in your head.



Fun with fire hazards!!! We were standing (bc sitting on the ground hurts) half an hour before the show started and got yelled at. We chose to leave the entire area. I have no interest in being seated and awkward in an area where who knows what might happen.

And I’m used to Disneyland where they have people stand for fireworks. (Unless you’re back by small world, but there are far fewer people watching back there).



Fun with Fire Hazard how? This was during the Kids Mickey's Pirate of The Caribbean, not the Buccaneer Blast that happens at 10:15PM. And what could really Happen? Sorry If you can't sit for 30 min.

 

[iluvthsgam]

For everyone complaining about the kids in the pool areas with swim diapers, it is equally as frustrating when the ONLY area my kids are allowed to go is Nemo's Reef, the sign is posted for little kids only, and parents either let (or don't watch) their older kids run like crazy people through the area - making it impossible for my little one to enjoy the area because the big kids are running around fast. Of course the CM's there watching don't do a thing about it.

 

[ilovebassets]

Or the CM in Cove Cafe that repeatedly engaged a child that came in with (presumably) her dad while making lattes knowing that children are not allowed in the adult area.

This is a huge pet peeve of mine--kids in the adult only areas. I have no problems with kids walking through the adult only areas to get to other places because I know some of the cabins are awkwardly located forward of the adult only areas. But why on earth are you bringing you kids with you to Cove Cafe while you get your morning coffee? They can wait somewhere else and/or with someone else (or heck send them to the kids club or go to the Cove Cafe on deck 4). I have three kids. I am not anti-kid. But on our last cruise, DH and I stayed on board in Tortola purposely to enjoy a quiet morning around the adult pool with lots of mimosas, and I didn't love getting them from Cove Cafe with a dad and his two loud kids hanging out (loudly) there. Kind of ruined the vibe.

 

[pezgirlroy]

For everyone complaining about the kids in the pool areas with swim diapers, it is equally as frustrating when the ONLY area my kids are allowed to go is Nemo's Reef, the sign is posted for little kids only, and parents either let (or don't watch) their older kids run like crazy people through the area - making it impossible for my little one to enjoy the area because the big kids are running around fast. Of course the CM's there watching don't do a thing about it.

I completely agree with you. One thing to remember though is that 8 and under are allowed in Nemo's Reef. So some of the bigger looking kids may be allowed to be there. But agree with the point.

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

For everyone complaining about the kids in the pool areas with swim diapers, it is equally as frustrating when the ONLY area my kids are allowed to go is Nemo's Reef, the sign is posted for little kids only, and parents either let (or don't watch) their older kids run like crazy people through the area - making it impossible for my little one to enjoy the area because the big kids are running around fast. Of course the CM's there watching don't do a thing about it.

I am not sure what you are saying?

 

[iluvthsgam]

I am not sure what you are saying?

My little one is only allowed in one pool area. If you want me to follow the rules about no swim diapers in the pools then the big kids should also follow the rules and stay out.

 

[iluvthsgam]

I completely agree with you. One thing to remember though is that 8 and under are allowed in Nemo's Reef. So some of the bigger looking kids may be allowed to be there. But agree with the point.

Yes, I have complained to Disney many times but they do nothing about it. 8 years old is ridiculous. There is only one place for kids with swim diapers to go. There should not be an 8 year old playing with a 1 year old in the same spot. They should limit it to something like 4 or 5 and under.

 

[pezgirlroy]

Yes, I have complained to Disney many times but they do nothing about it. 8 years old is ridiculous. There is only one place for kids with swim diapers to go. There should not be an 8 year old playing with a 1 year old in the same spot. They should limit it to something like 4 or 5 and under.

I actually disagree with you on this. My seven year old last year was able to play with her sister who was 2 at the time. Honestly I did not see any issue with the older kids being a problem. I did see a child who looked to be about 12 or so and I mentioned it to the CM and the child was asked to leave and they did. This was on the Fantasy.

 

[MomOTwins]

Yes, I have complained to Disney many times but they do nothing about it. 8 years old is ridiculous. There is only one place for kids with swim diapers to go. There should not be an 8 year old playing with a 1 year old in the same spot. They should limit it to something like 4 or 5 and under.

Yeah; I'm not sure I get the problem here. On our first cruise, my husband was sick (quarantined) and I was on my own with two 6 year olds and a 2 year old. Nemo's reef was great for me to sit and play with water jets with the little guy while the older kids used the slide. And a 1 or 2 year old is never going to be unattended so I don't see how they are in any real danger of anything other than getting splashed! Plus, if toddlers were allowed in the pools, there would be even older kids being rowdy in an even smaller space, so how would that be any better?

Plus, only one place to go? Little ones are allowed in open houses in the oceaneer's club/lab with a parent, in the nursery without a parent, at toddler time activities, and at any of the character meet and greets and any kid friendly activity.

 

[iluvthsgam]

Yeah; I'm not sure I get the problem here. On our first cruise, my husband was sick (quarantined) and I was on my own with two 6 year olds and a 2 year old. Nemo's reef was great for me to sit and play with water jets with the little guy while the older kids used the slide. And a 1 or 2 year old is never going to be unattended so I don't see how they are in any real danger of anything other than getting splashed! Plus, if toddlers were allowed in the pools, there would be even older kids being rowdy in an even smaller space, so how would that be any better?

Plus, only one place to go? Little ones are allowed in open houses in the oceaneer's club/lab with a parent, in the nursery without a parent, at toddler time activities, and at any of the character meet and greets and any kid friendly activity.

Only place to go with a swim diaper - i.e., play in the water. I am not a helicopter parent who hovers over the kid while he plays. He wants to go play himself. He's crawling and just learning to walk. When the older kids are in there and overpowering the slides and area it is hard for him. It is not unreasonable to ask those kids to go play elsewhere, especially when they have options and I don't.

 

[iluvthsgam]

I actually disagree with you on this. My seven year old last year was able to play with her sister who was 2 at the time. Honestly I did not see any issue with the older kids being a problem. I did see a child who looked to be about 12 or so and I mentioned it to the CM and the child was asked to leave and they did. This was on the Fantasy.

Nothing wrong with an older kid playing nicely with a younger sibling. I do have a problem with two 8-year olds playing in there. Dominating the slides and toys. Go play somewhere else, they have plenty of other options. The 2 year old does not.

 

[lklgoodman]

I think the problem is more the way SOME of the kids MAY act while in Nemo's than the age (all though, I think 8 is a littlle old for that area). I only have one child (who is 10 yrs old), so we've never used Nemo's. When she was 8 yrs old she wasn't interested in it anyway, there's that other splash area on the Fantasy that older kids can use. I think the problem may be that sometimes some older kids start running around like crazy and can bump into the little ones. I can see if you have a toddler and a 5 or 6 yr old that it is nice to be able to have one place for both of them. But I've seen older kids in there that run wild and no parents in site. If I had a toddler and saw an older kid running wild in there I wouldn't want to take my toddler in there because I'd be afraid they'd get hurt. If an older kid is in there with a sibling and a parent and knows how to act, then personally I'd have no problem, but it's the kids who don't know how to behave(and run over the little ones)--these kids shouldn't be in there.

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

My little one is only allowed in one pool area. If you want me to follow the rules about no swim diapers in the pools then the big kids should also follow the rules and stay out.

Unfortunately having diaper age children is very difficult. We have been there, and it does limit your vacation. You should not impose your frustration on other people by breaking the rules. Nemo's Reef is not your private play area. Other people can be annoying in any situation but that is life. My advice would be to frequent Nemo's at less crowded times. That's what we always did. Early morning. Dinners. Etc.