PCC 4.0 Questions

[Cherinva]

I thought I would start a thread, for anyone having questions. I know our fellow cruisers will have the answers. I will organize the questions on the second post with the answers for all to see.

 

[Cherinva]

Does anyone know the cost of doing laundry on the ships? - Not sure, but can be charged on room card
Is the laundry room open all the time? - not while in port
What type of laundry detergent is available to purchase? - unknown at this time

 

[OKW Lover]

The only thing I can contribute to the laundry question is the following list of where the rooms are on the Dream.
deck 10 midship - starboard - opposite 10572
deck 9 forward - starboard - opposite 9500
deck 8 aft - port - opposite 8150
deck 7 forward - port - opposite 7014
deck 6 forward - starboard - opposite 6508
deck 5 most aft - - opposite 5192
deck 2 forward - port - opposite 2002
Presumably the Fantasy will have them in the same location.

I understand that you can buy detergent, etc with your room key, which is also how you pay for the machines themselves.

 

[mdvlprof]

I think you can't use washers while we're at port. Other than that, I thnk laundry rooms are 24hrs.
I don't buy soap at laundry places. I use Purex 3in1 sheets, since they're not much bigger than a dryer sheet. Might try the pre-measured 'pods' that Tide has come out with. Travel sites on internt might have other options, too.

 

[Cherinva]

I think you can't use washers while we're at port. Other than that, I thnk laundry rooms are 24hrs.
I don't buy soap at laundry places. I use Purex 3in1 sheets, since they're not much bigger than a dryer sheet. Might try the pre-measured 'pods' that Tide has come out with. Travel sites on internt might have other options, too.

I've looked for the Purex 3in1 sheets here, but can't find them. I also can't use Tide...so I just might have to take my own...thanks for the info.

 

[mdvlprof]

..so I just might have to take my own...

Done that before, too. Packed some powder in a small peanut butter jar. Felt that a screw-top lid is more secure than pop-top.

 

[chirurgeon]

I do know the the best money I spent on PCC 2.0 was getting my dinner clothes pressed by the laundry service onboard. It was less than $15 (I really think it was less than $10) to press a couple of pairs of pants and 3 tops. I put the things out the first night and had them back for dinner the 2nd night. I will definitely do that again.

Kim

 

[Cherinva]

I do know the the best money I spent on PCC 2.0 was getting my dinner clothes pressed by the laundry service onboard. It was less than $15 (I really think it was less than $10) to press a couple of pairs of pants and 3 tops. I put the things out the first night and had them back for dinner the 2nd night. I will definitely do that again.

Kim

Now that I didn't know about...good idea...

 

[Euphscott]

I find that I can get all my ironing done leading up to the safety drill - no one else uses the laundry room then and then I can enjoy the rest of the week...

 

[Cherinva]

I find that I can get all my ironing done leading up to the safety drill - no one else uses the laundry room then and then I can enjoy the rest of the week...

That's a great idea too....but if I know me, I'll be exploring the ship right after lunch before the drill.

 

[mdvlprof]

Iron?? That's what travel-knits are for. And Downy Wrinkle Release.
I'm on vacation. Don't want to waste it ironing [not that I iron that often anyway. ].

 

[NancyIL]

I understand shops and the casino (if DCL had one) being closed while in port, but washing machines? That makes no sense, and I would bet that isn't the case. If they really do close the laundry rooms while the ship is in port, it's a STUPID thing to do!

 

[mdvlprof]

Tried to use washers once while in port. Probably closed because of regs at port about water waste. Or that the closest I can surmise.

 

[NancyIL]

Tried to use washers once while in port. Probably closed because of regs at port about water waste. Or that the closest I can surmise.

If I need to do any laundry on that trip, it will be at WDW before boarding the ship. I have no need to do laundry on a 7-night cruise.

 

[Cherinva]

If I need to do any laundry on that trip, it will be at WDW before boarding the ship. I have no need to do laundry on a 7-night cruise.

I'm trying to cut back on the amount of clothing we usually take....DGD always takes too much, and I figured that if I do laundry one night, that would help on the amount...still thinking about it though, not sure I want to waste time doing laundry when there's stuff more interesting to do on the ship.

 

[Marla Hellwig]

For our DCL Baltic cruise - we boarded in Dover and as soon as we could get to our room, i started laundry - after spending a week in London - I had packed all of our dirty laundry in our carryon - I saw our hostess in the hall and asked and she said to go for it - everything was done by the time the safety drill was done - no one wanted to use either washers or dryers

 

[Cherinva]

Anyone else have any questions? Post them and I will update the list for all to see.

 

[dansyr2514]

Subscribing! We are first time cruisers and any info is appreciated.
So anyway, my first questions are about dining. Being a podcast cruise, will they seat you with other dis'ers for dinner? Also, what is the dress for dinner? Are long pants required for men? Would nice golf shorts and a collared shirt be appropriate?
I always overpack so I will have something appropriate...but dbf brings the necessities.

 

[mdvlprof]

On PCC 2.0, we were seated at the next table from other PCC guests. I think they try to put you with other PCC if you're a small party.

Official DCL dress code - http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/faqs/onboard-dining/dining-attire/

DH wears dockers, [and a sport jacket for formal night]. Tennis shirts or golf shirts should be fine. DH wears hawaian shirts most of the time.

 

[PDJPrinceCharming]

I can see the transfers on PCC 4.0 might be a tad confusing so here goes. I am getting in on November 28 & i'll be at Sports by the time the 8th comes around. I am doing the DCL transfer to Port Canaveral & after I get off the ship i'm heading to Pop for one 4 parks in 1 day adventure before flying back that sunday at some point in the afternoon.

I'm guessing I have to get off the DCL bus & transfer to a DME bus to get back to Pop but i'm not completely sure. I am also guessing the DCL bus that picks me up at Sports & takes me to the airport isn't a direct trip either & i'll have to switch buses in order to head to Port Canaveral. I'm not sure either way, any advice would be appreciated. TIA!