Handheld steamer

[lbgraves]

I think I may have realised what the issue is here... the site I linked to was a UK Disney site. The US Disney site may have different information (although it bothers me that it would!)

I can't access the US site as my server keeps redirecting me to the UK site.

The very same wording is found on the US site for DCL.

"For safety reasons, the provided irons or steamers may be used in the laundry room only;..."

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/faqs/onboard-services/laundry-service/

 

[Seraphine]

The very same wording is found on the US site for DCL.

"For safety reasons, the provided irons or steamers may be used in the laundry room only;..."

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/faqs/onboard-services/laundry-service/

Thanks LB for proving I just didn't make this up!

 

[cruisinwithmaandpa]

I think all cruise lines could avoid these issues if they provided reasonable cost services.

 

[Seraphine]

I think all cruise lines could avoid these issues if they provided reasonable cost services.

But Disney does provide this service at a reasonable cost! In fact, most lines we've been on have, except for Royal Caribbean.

While I don't want to be doing laundry on my holiday, we tend to favour the longer cruises so it's hard to fit 14 days of kids' clothes in a suitcase that will fit on an airplane. It's nice to have the option of doing laundry, even if I'm not using it all the time. I thought Disney's services were great - big laundry rooms with lots of machines that weren't expensive to use (especially as you didn't need lots of quarters to use them!)

As we had been talking about bringing a steamer onto a Disney ship, I still think this isn't necessary as irons are available for free. Why pack more stuff if you don't have to?

 

[G.Tyler]

My wife had a fairly expensive personal steamer (hand held) removed from her luggage at port. New Years Eve Cruise on the Dream. She did get it back after the cruise but it never worked again. I'm sure what ever happened was not intentional-just saying- we were later told that it is refered to in the "what not to bring" booklet that they send out. It was nice for shirts and other things but probably not worth trying to take.

 

[Deemarch]

Just spent last weekend on the Magic...Iron in my luggage, which I checked!

 

[OldtechCM]

Handheld steamers aside, out of interest, since DCL specifically and categorically state that irons are not allowed due to the risk of fire, why would anyone knowingly bring one aboard and use it when they have them in the laundry and serviced pressing charges are so reasonable?

I don't mean this to sound rude, but isn't it selfish to disregard this safety related request?

 

[Michellynn]

I did a lot of reading about the ironing "situation" after I booked our room on the Magic. I'm a bit obsessed with ironing my clothes...so this restriction was having a bit of a mild anxiety inducing effect on me.

Sooooo....when I got my DCL Passporter book I noticed where the laundry room was located on our floor. On deck 7, it is mid-ship (slightly aft), starboard side. I was booked mid-ship on the port side (slightly forward). Now, I know myself pretty well...and I probably would have been irritated if I had to walk over to the other side of the ship with my clothes in tow. So, after seeing this, I simply went in to our reservation online and moved our room to mid-ship starboard side.

Now...we are just a short walk down the hall from the laundry room and this should help keep any of my potential ironing "needs" in check, without having to haul my clothes all over the place.

While I would prefer an in-room iron, I can certainly make do with walking a short distance down the hall. Not worth having to lug an iron around in my luggage AND go against the SAFETY rules.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Just spent last weekend on the Magic...Iron in my luggage, which I checked!

and it is my hope I and my family are never on a cruise on which you are and that the next time you bring a iron onboard they catch it and take it away.

AKK

 

[Deemarch]

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

You think this is all a little joke?.....ever been on a ship fire?..seen how easily one can start and kill people?

Lets just say you are careful........what about other people? how careful are they?.......willing to take that chance with your family?

Well I have 3 times, once they start it not a fun little thing to joke about.

That is why I hope they catch you and take it away from you.

AKK

 

[Deemarch]

Ok, calm down...Do you think that they can keep you safe from fire? Do you think people bring candles on board? Hair irons?

Time for me to leave the paranoia!

 

[TLSnell1981]

. People who report taking a steamer on board were just lucky--they didn't get caught.

The guests were lucky, they didn't start a fire.

and it is my hope I and my family are never on a cruise on which you are and that the next time you bring a iron onboard they catch it and take it away.

AKK

I'm with you.

Ok, calm down...Do you think that they can keep you safe from fire? Do you think people bring candles on board? Hair irons?
Time for me to leave the paranoia!

It's not paranoia, but a real concern. It not for guests to decide, what constitutes a fire hazard. DCL makes the rules and I'm sure they have valid reasons. It bothers me, some do not realize the potential consequences of their actions.

BTW~Candles are not allowed either. We were unable to even use a birthday candle.

 

[jd9891]

You think this is all a little joke?.....ever been on a ship fire?..seen how easily one can start and kill people?

Lets just say you are careful........what about other people? how careful are they?.......willing to take that chance with your family?

Well I have 3 times, once they start it not a fun little thing to joke about.

That is why I hope they catch you and take it away from you.

AKK

I just have two things to say:

1. Three times.........., remind me not to get on a ship with you.

2. It's a cruise, why iron? That's why I go on vacation, so I don't have to worry about things like ironing.

 

[Silverfox97]

Three times.........., remind me not to get on a ship with you.

He's a former merchant marine. I'm certain he's seen many other scary things besides fires.

His warning is one to be heeded though......

(We have a hand held steamer, but would never bring it. DH just heads down to the laundry room to touch up his stuff!)

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[Disneyholic]

Handheld steamers aside, out of interest, since DCL specifically and categorically state that irons are not allowed due to the risk of fire, why would anyone knowingly bring one aboard and use it when they have them in the laundry and serviced pressing charges are so reasonable?

I don't mean this to sound rude, but isn't it selfish to disregard this safety related request?

BUT, it's only a request, just like the dress code for dinner in the MDRs and you know how many people don't follow that because a request isn't an order and they are on vacation and they paid a lot for this vacation, so they can do anything they want, doncha know. Who cares if it might start a fire & maybe kill someone. They've done it before without being caught or causing a fire so it's OK, right?(Sarcasm intended)

WRONG!!!!!!

 

[disneybeachprincess]

should be followed! There are thousands & thousands of lives on board a cruiseship! It's not like wearing shorts to dinner! Wow, I cannot believe anyone would chance starting a fire in their cabin just to have "pressed pants"! I hope the OP reconsiders this & others who may try to smuggle an iron or other heated device onboard. Especially if you have children! What are you teaching them? There are enough chances of a fire breaking out in the kitchens, etc...IMHO!

 

[disneybeachprincess]

BUT, it's only a request, just like the dress code for dinner in the MDRs and you know how many people don't follow that because a request isn't an order and they are on vacation and they paid a lot for this vacation, so they can do anything they want, doncha know. Who cares if it might start a fire & maybe kill someone. They've done it before without being caught or causing a fire so it's OK, right?(Sarcasm intended)

WRONG!!!!!!

Well said!!!

 

[MissMet]

I think the reason why people still bring on irons is because they are not really gonna believe the supposed threat of a fire from an iron left on in a stateroom as long as other electronics with the same technology, such as flat irons & curling irons, are perfectly acceptable. And with those, it's mainly TEENS that are using them. They also probably feel that they are responsible enough to use them without starting a fire just like when they are at home.

IMO, as long as they allow those other items no one really can take their stance too seriously. Especially when using the communal iron can be seen as an inconvenience & the only other option is to pay to have them pressed.

I've cruised 9 times (DCL, NCL. Princess) & I've always had my travel iron with me without issue. I had no idea it was a thing.

 

[Disneyholic]

should be followed! There are thousands & thousands of lives on board a cruiseship! It's not like wearing shorts to dinner! Wow, I cannot believe anyone would chance starting a fire in their cabin just to have "pressed pants"! I hope the OP reconsiders this & others who may try to smuggle an iron or other heated device onboard. Especially if you have children! What are you teaching them? There are enough chances of a fire breaking out in the kitchens, etc...IMHO!

Yes it is. Disney makes request about a lot of things and because it is ONLY a request people think that they don't have to follow it, thus the comparison to dress code. There are a lot of other things Disney requests that are not followed by our fellow travelers because it is THEIR vacation and they don't have to follow the rules because they don't think a request is a rule.

The only difference in this situation is that the people who are bringing irons & steamer onboard are risking not only their lives, but the lives of all their fellow passengers. But who cares, at least their clothes will look nice for dinner.