Non-Smoking Wavebands!!

[inkkognito]

Kudos to DCL...they are trying out a non-smoking policy in Wavebands!!

For years, I have had to cut my visits there short due to the poor ventilation and bad separation of smoking/non-smoking sections (you could be in "non"-smoking and have a table of smokers right behind you). I don't mean this as a cut on smokers; that club is just not set up to have well-separated sections. I mainly go there for shows (i.e. Match Your Mate, 70s and 80s parties), and I always hoped DCL would ban smoking during showtimes. Now, on the Wonder, is is banned in Wavebands completely!! I believe you can still smoke in Diversions at certain times...not sure about Cadillac, and I don't know if this is happening on the Magic too.

I think it is just being tested out, so if you are pleased with this change, please let DCL know. I have always applauded them for having a good balance between smokers and non-smokers needs. RCCL's ships absolutely reek of smoke, but on DCL there are lots of areas for smoking and also plenty where non-smokers can avoid it if they choose. For those who want a quick cigarette, you can go up one deck and step outside on 4...very convenient from the club.

Please do not turn this thread into a debate on smoking/non-smoking. I simply want to communite this new policy.

Barb

 

[WDWLVR]

I think that is great news! Looking forward to it still being smoke-free when we sail in September.

 

[jgiants21]

Hey Barb, Where have you been - we have not seen you on the July 2 cruise meet thread that you started. Are you still on the July 2 cruise?

 

[inkkognito]

No, we had to cancel July 2
Tony has to go to some training related to work, and he couldn't get out of it. It broke my heart to cancel!! But to cheer ourselves up, we booked the double Castaway Cay cruise next May 27.
Barb

 

[jgiants21]

I am glad you had fun on your recent cruise. We will miss you July 2 - your cruising experience is so valuable to others. Hope we will meet on ship down the road.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Oh, how I hope this also means no smoking in Rockin' Bar D on the Disney Magic!

 

[glindamood]

I will be on the Wonder for Thanksgiving and the Magic right before Christmas - I hope it stays that way on the Wonder and expands to the Magic.

Barb, hope you are taking your usual Thanksgiving cruise - looking forward to meeting up with you.

 

[CPM]

I'm very happy about that. I agree with you, there is no ventilation in that place. Maybe they finally realized that.

 

[lbgraves]

That would be wonder if they did it on the Magic too!!! We would finally be able to see some of the nightlife that people have been talking about.

 

[westjones]

I'm SO excited about this! We have NEVER been to any of the adult evening shows because of the smoke. This will be super if they continue it so when we go on our March 2006 cruise we will get to try something new!

Thanks for letting us know!
DJ

 

[Honu]

This is AWESOME news!!!

Thanks Barb.

 

[Hygiene99]

Rockin Bar D has gone NONSMOKING. On the Magic at least it was on the Repo..
Diversions nonsmoking before 9 pm.
Inside cove Cafe nonsmoking all the time...


Peter

 

[MandyMommytoReaghan]

Hi Barb, Thanks for the update! I have heard there was quite a bit of smoke in Wavebands, so we will be glad to know it will be all clear for us in August

 

[JSCTRico4]

YEA!!!!! Being from California, we too also passed on much of the nightlife because of the smoking. We are fortunate to have "no smoking" laws. IMHO it is only fair to have a smokefree invironment with specific designated smoking areas. Not only is it horribly unpleasant to the non smokers trying to enjoy their vacation, it is UNHEALTHY!!!!! I surely hope this policy sticks! If someone wants to smoke (in a designated area), that is their choice, but I will be so HAPPY to enjoy the shows without it!!!

 

[debloco]

This is great news! Thank you for posting the info and I hope they stick with this policy. We will be on the Wonder in Oct. and it will be very nice to not have to worry about the smoking in an enclosed space like Wavebands. My DH has asthma so it's been tough to be able to go to those activites, now...no worries!

 

[disneydizz]

Yipppeeee!!!!!

 

[Hollyster2]

Oh I hope it is true about Rockin D being non smoking! It will be greatly appreciated!

 

[ChrizJen]

Just would like to add a "RIGHT-ON, DCL!!!!!!"

I really hope it stays that way!!! We're cruising the Magic in September, and I would LOVE to be able to go do some nighttime stuff!! YAYY!!!


We love to partake in the "night life", but with allergies and asthma, a smoke-filled bar makes it difficult...So this would be awesome!!!

 

[BethC1952]

This would be great news. I haven't been to any of the shows in the clubs because of the smoking. I don't go to bars, clubs, or parties at home for the same reason.

Hey Barb, are you joining us for Thanksgiving?

Beth

 

[GenieDana]

My Vote - No indoor smoking on DCL.