*Should* you bring soda on a Disney Cruise

[Bishoparc]

How much soda and bottled water are you allowed to take on? (DH and I drink a lot of bottled water, I drink a Dr Pepper a day, and my brother and mom drink diet Pepsi like it's going out of style.)

Check my response in this thread, it has the official response from Disney: http://www.disboards.com/threads/bringing-drinks-onboard.3477934/#post-55043914

 

[xlxo]

How big is your carry-on? Before boarding.... shove everything into your checked luggage. There is no weight restrictions.

This free's up your carry-on for your favourite liquid gold. Just cross your fingers the checked luggage ends up on the right ship at the terminal, especially if there is more than one boat that day.

 

[CamColt]

I am a Diet Coke addict and I do bring some onboard. Usually its because we have some with us anyway, but it is nice to have a few cans in the fridge for times we dont feel like running up to the machines, or if we get room service, times like that. We bring bottled water too.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

We've taken Dr Pepper onboard.

We too, drank only half of what we brought (as someone mentioned earlier.) Yes, we will do it again, but won't take as much. (I'm okay with Coke, in the MDRs, but prefer my own cans of DP when walking around, or by the pools.)

 

[Pens Fan]

We always buy a couple of six packs of soda and water from room service to keep in the fridge. Yes, I know the price is ridiculous, but weighed against what we paid for the entire vacation, it's really nothing. I'm not a coffee drinker, so a diet soda is my wake up beverage of choice. I like being able to pop one open while I'm getting ready in the morning. And sometimes, you just don't feel like going up to the drink station, period. We have always had to fly to the port on our cruises, so never fooled with hunting down (and finding transportation to) a grocery store to bring our own on. Also our carryons are usually full of tons of camera equipment, and there is only so much you want to fool with, you know?

Bottom line, we are on vacation. Just keep it simple and easy.

 

[moremouse]

My husband drinks Coke exclusively. He prefers cans and bottles, so we bring our own. He brings one of those 12 pack boxes.

We usually wait until the rooms are ready before we check in so we can just walk them directly to our stateroom though. He'd do nothing but complain if he had to carry that around for hours.

He did end up ordering another six cans from room service. I didn't find them to be really expensive on board though. If you buy 5 you get the 6th one free.

 

[JW9DVC]

As it's free and UNLIMITED.... why bother?

Because the taste is off for some, having it available in the room and the convenience for the OP. I get it.

I agree with OP. I need my MT Dew and red bulls, while others need Coke Zero or even Pepsi products in general. Those are not free, not unlimited and most of all. Not Available.

JW

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

My ankles swell like crazy onboard. I thought it was the food all along but now I am thinking it may be the water. I may just bring bottled water onboard next trip and see if my legs swell as much. I drink a ton of water in the dining rooms at dinner so that could be the culprit.

MJ

It's not the ships water. That's not the cause.


There are many potential causes of foot, leg, and ankle swelling. They include certain lifestyle conditions or medications, such as:

• being overweight
• standing for prolonged periods of time
• being confined for long periods of time (especially during car rides or flights)
• taking estrogen or testosterone
• taking certain antidepressants, such as tricyclics or MAO inhibitors
• taking certain blood pressure medications
• taking steroids
• taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Other medical conditions or changes in your body can also cause your legs, feet, and ankles to swell. These include:

• natural changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle
• pregnancy
• preeclampsia (a condition during pregnancy that causes high blood pressure)
• a blood clot of the leg
• an infection in the leg area
• venous insufficiency (when the veins are not adequately pumping blood)
• injury
• recent pelvic surgery
• organ failure (particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney)
• pericarditis (a swelling of the membrane around the heart)
• lymphedema (a condition that causes blockages in the lymph system)
• cirrhosis (scarring on the liver)

Why on a cruise?.

Ehst us the cause if you only suffer from oedema on board cruise ships, The common denominator is that chefs on board the cruise ships are using large amounts of salt in their cooking, together with the fact that travellers tend to eat more on a cruise. Sea air contains much higher levels of salt, which adds to the problem.

Too much salt in one's diet causes fluid retention, and this could be why your feet and ankles return to normal when you return home.

 

[jdb in AZ]

How much soda and bottled water are you allowed to take on? (DH and I drink a lot of bottled water, I drink a Dr Pepper a day, and my brother and mom drink diet Pepsi like it's going out of style.)

We carry a small, collapsible wheeled luggage cart in a suitcase with us, and after buying "provisions" we stack it at least four 12-packs which are held on with bungie cords. When we go through security we have to unload the soda to send it through the x-ray machine, then reload, but if you're a soda fiend, you gotta do what you gotta do.

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

We carry a small, collapsible wheeled luggage cart in a suitcase with us, and after buying "provisions" we stack it at least four 12-packs which are held on with bungie cords. When we go through security we have to unload the soda to send it through the x-ray machine, then reload, but if you're a soda fiend, you gotta do what you gotta do.

Is there a limit to carry on bags? I've seen inconsistent information - some things I read said one carry on per person, others said there's no limit to the number of carry ons allowed.

 

[MickeyEarrings]

How big is your carry-on? Before boarding.... shove everything into your checked luggage. There is no weight restrictions.

This free's up your carry-on for your favourite liquid gold. Just cross your fingers the checked luggage ends up on the right ship at the terminal, especially if there is more than one boat that day.

Putting liquids in your checked luggage is absolutely forbidden! Princess Schmoo will show you why...

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Putting liquids in your checked luggage is absolutely forbidden! Princess Schmoo will show you why...

I read xlxo's post to mean empty your carry on of everything that isn't liquid (e.g. clothes) so you can fill your entire carry on with beverages.

 

[MickeyEarrings]

I read xlxo's post to mean empty your carry on of everything that isn't liquid (e.g. clothes) so you can fill your entire carry on with beverages.

Ah!! Thank you! I see the words "checked luggage" and "liquids" and look where my mind goes...straight to the bottom of that pile of luggage!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Is there a limit to carry on bags? I've seen inconsistent information - some things I read said one carry on per person, others said there's no limit to the number of carry ons allowed.

No limit to carry on bags. There is a maximum size for them 22X14X9, I believe. But, as to how many, it's up to you how many you want to wrangle until your room is ready onboard.

 

[FairestOfThemAll37]

It's not the ships water. That's not the cause.


There are many potential causes of foot, leg, and ankle swelling. They include certain lifestyle conditions or medications, such as:

• being overweight
• standing for prolonged periods of time
• being confined for long periods of time (especially during car rides or flights)
• taking estrogen or testosterone
• taking certain antidepressants, such as tricyclics or MAO inhibitors
• taking certain blood pressure medications
• taking steroids
• taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Other medical conditions or changes in your body can also cause your legs, feet, and ankles to swell. These include:

• natural changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle
• pregnancy
• preeclampsia (a condition during pregnancy that causes high blood pressure)
• a blood clot of the leg
• an infection in the leg area
• venous insufficiency (when the veins are not adequately pumping blood)
• injury
• recent pelvic surgery
• organ failure (particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney)
• pericarditis (a swelling of the membrane around the heart)
• lymphedema (a condition that causes blockages in the lymph system)
• cirrhosis (scarring on the liver)

Why on a cruise?.

Ehst us the cause if you only suffer from oedema on board cruise ships, The common denominator is that chefs on board the cruise ships are using large amounts of salt in their cooking, together with the fact that travellers tend to eat more on a cruise. Sea air contains much higher levels of salt, which adds to the problem.

Too much salt in one's diet causes fluid retention, and this could be why your feet and ankles return to normal when you return home.

I switched to bottled water only and it made all the difference for me. I could be an anomaly but I don't want to test it. While ship water is perfectly safe and is otherwise have no issue drinking it-switching to bottled water meant no swollen feet and ankles.

Not sure what is different but there may be something to it for some people.

I'm not sure how much, if any, sea air makes you retain water. I've never heard that. I spend a lot of time living near the ocean where I'm eating out everyday (lots of salt in restaurant food) and don't have this issue. For me it's definitely a water thing.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I switched to bottled water only and it made all the difference for me. I could be an anomaly but I don't want to test it. While ship water is perfectly safe and is otherwise have no issue drinking it-switching to bottled water meant no swollen feet and ankles.

Not sure what is different but there may be something to it for some people.

I'm not sure how much, if any, sea air makes you retain water. I've never heard that. I spend a lot of time living near the ocean where I'm eating out everyday (lots of salt in restaurant food) and don't have this issue. For me it's definitely a water thing.

People love to blame things, Salt is the main cause. No need to lug a case of water with you when you go cruising. The tap water on cruise ships is completely safe and drinkable, having been through rigorous filtration and testing, all of which are overseen by U.S. and European heath agencies. While some cruisers claim that the tap water in restaurants and bars tastes different from what comes out of the cabin bathroom, it is all, in fact, the same water.

Ship water is better as land water may have other contents and chemicals added.

It's an interesting question as to why people feel they need to buy and drink bottled water, the soft drink companies have done an exceedingly good job of convincing people in the country with some of the best water in the world that they need to spend huge amounts of money for something they can get for a fraction of the price from their own taps at home.

Bottled water is rarely a necessity.

Ships have completely suitable drinking water on board (it's filtered and good-tasting), and you can carry a refillable bottle (such as a Sigg bottle) and refill from dispensers in the buffet area or from the tap in your cabin's bathroom). It will save you many unnecessary dollars if you do this.

 

[FairestOfThemAll37]

People love to blame things, Salt is the main cause. No need to lug a case of water with you when you go cruising. The tap water on cruise ships is completely safe and drinkable, having been through rigorous filtration and testing, all of which are overseen by U.S. and European heath agencies. While some cruisers claim that the tap water in restaurants and bars tastes different from what comes out of the cabin bathroom, it is all, in fact, the same water.

Ship water is better as land water may have other contents and chemicals added.

It's an interesting question as to why people feel they need to buy and drink bottled water, the soft drink companies have done an exceedingly good job of convincing people in the country with some of the best water in the world that they need to spend huge amounts of money for something they can get for a fraction of the price from their own taps at home.

Bottled water is rarely a necessity.

Ships have completely suitable drinking water on board (it's filtered and good-tasting), and you can carry a refillable bottle (such as a Sigg bottle) and refill from dispensers in the buffet area or from the tap in your cabin's bathroom). It will save you many unnecessary dollars if you do this.

I believe I even said in my post that there isn't anything "wrong" with ship water and my only issue is it leads to swelling for me.

I drink tap water at home and in restaurants as I think it's fine as well.

However, once I stopped drinking ship water completely (bathroom, restaurant, everywhere at the suggestion of an MD) I stopped having issues with swelling.

Maybe it's a fluke, maybe not. I don't claim that my anecdotal evidence is anything but just that.

I'd rather be comfortable on my cruise so I choose to purchase bottled water. Yes, the ship water is just fine and a refillable bottle would save me money, but then I'm also dealing with uncomfortable swollen legs, feet, and fingers.

It may not be the water but if switching to bottled water cures the problem, why wouldn't I do that?

 

[budamacdvcr]

I'm that way with coffee and have never found it a problem to walk up on deck to get a cup. We always stay on deck 8 or 9 on the Fantasy so it's easy to run up there. I like to go up and get a couple cups of coffee, a pastry and wake up peacefully in Satellite Falls, it's awesome up there.

Not sure if you have tried this already, but we order a carafe of coffee at night before going to bed and it stays hot overnight. You could take the carafe and a cup up to Satellite Falls - we think the coffee is better from room service ????? Just thought I would pass along........

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

Not sure if you have tried this already, but we order a carafe of coffee at night before going to bed and it stays hot overnight. You could take the carafe and a cup up to Satellite Falls - we think the coffee is better from room service ????? Just thought I would pass along........

Thanks, I'll have to remember to do that for our next cruise.

 

[summerskye]

We are planning on bringing 14 diet DPs for our trip. Diet Dp is our "coffee", can't start the day without it. After the initial wake up, the free stuff will do. That is until it's time for the adult beverages...