Insulin storage

[MeMawNM]

Sailing on Magic for the Northern European cruise and am concerned about keeping my insulin at the correct temperature. Do the refrigerators get could enough to store insulin?

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Fill out a medical request form to DCL for a proper fridge.

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/guest-services/guests-with-disabilities/

The form.

https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...s/SpecialServicesInfoForm06.10.16revision.pdf

The standard fridge can be more like a cooler, so ask for assistance.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

The refrigerators on the Magic are plenty cool to keep insulin. The coolers were all replaced with actual mini refrigerators. No need to complete medical forms. We use FRIO packs to keep our insulin room temperature and actually didn't need to use the refrigerator.

 

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

I keep my insulin in the fridge when I first get them, then after they are opened I keep mine room temperature and have never had a problem (and wear an insulin pump). The guidelines I've been given is the insulin can stay room temperature for about 30 days after being opened and I use mine usually within that time. The fridges to me, are definitely cool enough and you shouldn't have any issues at all. I know pens and other insulins might vary but I don't do anything different when I cruise (except keep all my pump, insulin and testing supplies in my carry on, and on me).

Have fun!
Heather

 

[SillyInventor]

Yes! keep it in carry-on. We were on this year's WBPC, when luggage went down in the ocean in Miami and some passenger's critical medicine went with it. You don't want a week's worth of insuline taking a swim...

 

[disneyfaninaz]

I keep my insulin in the fridge when I first get them, then after they are opened I keep mine room temperature and have never had a problem (and wear an insulin pump). The guidelines I've been given is the insulin can stay room temperature for about 30 days after being opened and I use mine usually within that time. The fridges to me, are definitely cool enough and you shouldn't have any issues at all. I know pens and other insulins might vary but I don't do anything different when I cruise (except keep all my pump, insulin and testing supplies in my carry on, and on me).

Have fun!
Heather

We do the same thing for our DD. There's no way we can keep insulin at fridge temperature while we're traveling, especially flying. We have had no problems using all the insulin within the 30 days of being room temperature. And we definitely keep all of her supplies in our carry-ons.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

To the OP, if you need a sharps container, just ask your room steward and he/she will provide one.

 

[ImprovGal]

The refrigerators on the Magic are plenty cool to keep insulin. The coolers were all replaced with actual mini refrigerators. No need to complete medical forms. We use FRIO packs to keep our insulin room temperature and actually didn't need to use the refrigerator.

I was on this year's EBTA on the Magic in May and my stateroom (2130) still had an empty minibar chillbox instead of a real dorm fridge.

 

[MeeskaMooska13]

The refrigerators on the Magic are plenty cool to keep insulin. The coolers were all replaced with actual mini refrigerators. No need to complete medical forms. We use FRIO packs to keep our insulin room temperature and actually didn't need to use the refrigerator.

We do this too!

 

[lanejudy]

We also use the FRIO with no problems. Cruise, WDW, as well as other vacations -- including tent camping for a week in the summer. We've never had a problem with the FRIO.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[sharksfinatic17]

As someone mentioned above, you can call Disney and confirm/request a fridge.

 

[SillyInventor]

To the OP, if you need a sharps container, just ask your room steward and he/she will provide one.

A month ago we were on the WBPC on the Wonder and I noticed a sharps container in the bathroom, even though we didn't request or needed it. So they might even be standard issue.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

A month ago we were on the WBPC on the Wonder and I noticed a sharps container in the bathroom, even though we didn't request or needed it. So they might even be standard issue.

Yeah, I noticed that also. We had one in our bathroom, and we didn't request it.

 

[lanejudy]

Be careful of mini-fridges at hotels/cruises if storing medication. Most are probably ok, but some can be wonky with regards to maintaining appropriate temps for meds. And some can vary greatly based on placement of the med/item in the fridge -- door, bottom shelf, back, etc. Be sure to check the settings yourself when you first put anything in and re-check it periodically throughout the first day to make sure it reaches the temperature you desire, then continue to check regularly throughout your vacation. Most meds that need to be kept cold should not be frozen, and mini-fridges can have a bad tendency to get too cold or not stay cool enough.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Be careful of mini-fridges at hotels/cruises if storing medication. Most are probably ok, but some can be wonky with regards to maintaining appropriate temps for meds. And some can vary greatly based on placement of the med/item in the fridge -- door, bottom shelf, back, etc. Be sure to check the settings yourself when you first put anything in and re-check it periodically throughout the first day to make sure it reaches the temperature you desire, then continue to check regularly throughout your vacation. Most meds that need to be kept cold should not be frozen, and mini-fridges can have a bad tendency to get too cold or not stay cool enough.

I've also found that the fridge runs more efficiently (cools better) if the outside cabinet door is left ajar (to allow better airflow).

 

[Spart02]

We travel with meds that need to be within 36-46 degrees. Before our last Fantasy sailing, we filled out the medical form and faxed that in within the necessary time frame. When we arrived in our stateroom, we just had the normal fridge that all of the other rooms have. The fridge could not keep the correct temp (we bring along a thermometer that alarms when too cold or too hot). I went to Guest Services and explained our situation. They had NO solution for us besides to have our stateroom attendant bring ice for us to use instead. I was shocked! We ended up having to go the ice route and were super lucky to have an amazing room attendant that brought us an ice refill at least twice a day. I have yet to find a better solution to this ongoing problem. Every cruise or long vacation we take we struggle with this issue.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

We travel with meds that need to be within 36-46 degrees. Before our last Fantasy sailing, we filled out the medical form and faxed that in within the necessary time frame. When we arrived in our stateroom, we just had the normal fridge that all of the other rooms have. The fridge could not keep the correct temp (we bring along a thermometer that alarms when too cold or too hot). I went to Guest Services and explained our situation. They had NO solution for us besides to have our stateroom attendant bring ice for us to use instead. I was shocked! We ended up having to go the ice route and were super lucky to have an amazing room attendant that brought us an ice refill at least twice a day. I have yet to find a better solution to this ongoing problem. Every cruise or long vacation we take we struggle with this issue.

Have you looked into a portable cooling unit for your medication. We have one for insulin, but don't use it when we fly. We used it for a trip to Yellowstone when we couldn't get fridges in our rooms.

You can keep it plugged in to keep you medication refrigerator temp.

 

[Spart02]

Do you have a link for where to purchase that? The only one I find is on Amazon and it's reviews aren't very good.

Have you looked into a portable cooling unit for your medication. We have one for insulin, but don't use it when we fly. We used it for a trip to Yellowstone when we couldn't get fridges in our rooms.

You can keep it plugged in to keep you medication refrigerator temp.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Do you have a link for where to purchase that? The only one I find is on Amazon and it's reviews aren't very good.

I got mine through Walgreens. I got it because I could plug it into a DC plug in the car for road trips.