Happy about alcohol policy!!

[Jaesc0515]

My wife and I aren't big drinkers - a glass of wine maybe once a week - so we really don't care about this policy change. However, I am curious - what about this makes you actively "happy"? Have you had a bad experience with drunk people on a cruise before?

Cruise no as this is our first, but Disney parks and hotels yes. I understand that this will not eliminate drunk people (I only need one drink and I am pretty tipsy) but I do feel it will lessen as people will not want to pay the prices.

 

[perditax]

My wife and I aren't big drinkers - a glass of wine maybe once a week - so we really don't care about this policy change. However, I am curious - what about this makes you actively "happy"? Have you had a bad experience with drunk people on a cruise before?

I saw a review on another site where someone said their only problem with the cruise was that there were adults-only areas. They said they didn't think there should be ANY adult-only areas because the Disney cruises are for the kids.

I guess it's like that.

 

[deide71]

Your schadenfreude is showing.

 

[perditax]

And here's the real thread:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/dcl-carry-on-alcohol-policy-changing-sept-30-2015.3439583/

 

[squirk]

Cruise no as this is our first, but Disney parks and hotels yes. I understand that this will not eliminate drunk people (I only need one drink and I am pretty tipsy) but I do feel it will lessen as people will not want to pay the prices.

I can only speak for myself, but it looks like others will back me up on this - on four cruises, I have never seen any overt problems with excessive drinking. I am not saying it doesn't happen, but I also don't think it's the problem that you are anticipating.

I could be wrong, but I don't think this is an attempt by Disney to curb drinking (because, again, I don't think it's a huge problem on these ships; yes, there is alcohol served, but they aren't "booze cruises"). I think it's a cash grab.

 

[MaleficentRN]

There are people that cruise DCL without their kids. There are people that cruise DCL that don't even have kids. It's not always about the kids.
But the thing about the new policy and the cheaper "booze cruises" you speak of is many could justify he high cost of DCL because they paid very little for their wine, beer, cocktails when they BYO'd. Well, that's gone. It's getting to be a stretch to talk yourself into booking now.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

We are 2 adults that cruise DCL without kids and stay in the adult areas of the ship. We like to bring our own beer to drink in our stateroom and we can still do that just not as many. We don't drink soda or use the hot tub/pool. This will not affect us but I understand that it does for other adults.

The law in Fl use to be no kids at the bar. I asked at one of the resorts and it's permissible with a family member. What really needs to be changed is kids sitting at bars...imo. I've even seen it in the adult area and the Moms reply was "they (adult guests) will get over it".

 

[Allison]

I wouldn't say happy, but I honestly don't care as I don't drink (and frankly, don't understand the fascination).

Since you don't drink is probably why you don't understand that it is not a fascination.

 

[Mrs Green]

Thanks to google I know I like this!

Your schadenfreude is showing.

 

[kaseyC]

Cruise no as this is our first, but Disney parks and hotels yes. I understand that this will not eliminate drunk people (I only need one drink and I am pretty tipsy) but I do feel it will lessen as people will not want to pay the prices.

So you haven't even set foot on a Disney cruise yet but are already passing judgement on others. Sheesh, you can't make this crap up!

 

[CastawayCayLover]

Cruise no as this is our first, but Disney parks and hotels yes. I understand that this will not eliminate drunk people (I only need one drink and I am pretty tipsy) but I do feel it will lessen as people will not want to pay the prices.

Let's see, no experience with cruising and yet you have the opinion that there's a huge problem with drunks on board because of the carry-on policy?

Did you have that one drink before you started this thread?

I've done 13 DCL cruises, total of 90 nights on the ships, never once saw a person drunk enough to be causing any issues to any other passengers.

Since the policy was in effect when you booked your cruise, didn't you actually sign up for the very booze cruise you want to avoid?

 

[El Cid 94]

I wouldn't say happy, but I honestly don't care as I don't drink (and frankly, don't understand the fascination).

Since you don't drink is probably why you don't understand that it is not a fascination.

I guess we have to be one or the other according to some folks...

or

 

[cheribelle]

Well I have been on 15 DCL cruises. I would say Disney is one of the more sober cruises to take. It was never a booze cruise. I think the option was nice. Since the ship bars close so early compared to the other cruise lines. Walk around the ship at 1:00 am and it is very very quiet. I only drank Smirnoff ice coolers ( which are now banned) and maybe would have 2 during the whole trip. The only thing I do not like about the announcement is it should have been done before paid in full dates of people. It would have just been common courtesy. Bottom line is many will still sneak booze in now. I would never do that but many will. I find it kind of strange you would call it a booze cruise never having been on a DCL cruise.

That's what I drink too (Smirnoff ice or some kind of flavored cooler)! It tastes good and doesn't affect me as fast as a mixed drink would. Now I have to buy more of those mixed drinks and be more loopy. Disney didn't think too well with passengers like me!
Good thing we leave Saturday and have my Smirnoff packed for my verandah late at night

 

[JERME81]

Those worried about protecting children from drunk people on the ship, do you take your kids off the ship in ports of call? Not exactly Disney World in the port of oh lets say Nassau, or somewhere in Mexico?

 

[tinkerone]

Thanks to google I know I like this!

yes, its now my new word of the day.

 

[morgan98]

am I the only person who is happy about this policy. I am going on a Disney cruise for my kids not a booze cruise. There are plenty of those around and much cheaper.

Just because an adult wants to have a drink with alcohol in it does not mean they are on a booze cruise. My mother was born in Italy and I grew up watching people have wine and myself having wine with dinner very regularly. I drink in moderation and am not an alcoholic. This has no impact on any children.

 

[NancyIL]

I don't drink alcohol (or soda), so the change in policy doesn't affect me. I think DCL's new policy is still quite generous compared to other cruise lines. I wonder if DCL will stick to their guns this time, or if they'll back down - as they did a few years ago after public outcry?

 

[NancyIL]

Just because an adult wants to have a drink with alcohol in it does not mean they are on a booze cruise. My mother was born in Italy and I grew up watching people have wine and myself having wine with dinner very regularly. I drink in moderation and am not an alcoholic. This has no impact on any children.

You apparently haven't been on a Disney Transatlantic cruise!

 

[Quellman]

I don't drink alcohol (or soda), so the change in policy doesn't affect me. I think DCL's new policy is still quite generous compared to other cruise lines. I wonder if DCL will stick to their guns this time, or if they'll back down - as they did a few years ago after public outcry?

Corkage fee:
DCL: $25
Carnival: $10
RCCL: $15 $0
Princess: $15
NCL: $15

I wouldn't say that is a generous policy with regards to corkage fees.

[RCCL] is actually $0 per this post.

 

[TAK]

I don't drink alcohol (or soda), so the change in policy doesn't affect me. I think DCL's new policy is still quite generous compared to other cruise lines. I wonder if DCL will stick to their guns this time, or if they'll back down - as they did a few years ago after public outcry?

I've been out of the loop so I apologize, but what's the policy change on soda? I didn't know there was one?