Travel iron?

[gdwest]

Does Disney allow passengers to bring aboard their own irons? If so, will it pass throught security without a problem? Thanks!!

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

When we went on our last cruise we were told no irons, there was an ironing board and iron in the laundry room. Well the one on our floor was the only one that worked. There was a long line to use it and one woman had no regard and ironed her whole wardrobe with about 4 people waiting. Next time, I'm taking my own and packing it in my suitcase.

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Irons are not supposed to be used in staterooms due to the fire hazard... particularly given that ship is a moving vehicle.

 

[loudmouth824]

My mom and I aren't much into the whole ironing thing, so when I went away to a 2 week band camp, I asked if she could get me that wrinkle remover spray, and it works WONDERS! (lol, pun very much intended). You might want to try that.
~*~Toni~*~

 

[Wonderwoman1982]

We packed an iron in our suitcase. I cannot live without my iron. Same thing when we washed our laundry, one woman stood there and hogged the iron while others waited. She could have cared less. I'll be taking my iron NEXT time we go, too..But the fire hazard thing is true, too. We have one that shuts itself off if it gets too hot, or you forget to unplug it, or even not use it for like 3 minutes.. But we still are VERY careful about remembering to not leave it plugged in. We never forgot to, since we knew you aren't supposed to have them in your rooms. We were scared it'd get confiscated, so we were careful.

 

[taswira]

I know you are careful and this is nothing personal, but the idea of anyone bringing an iron onboard and using it in their stateroom seriously worries me. I am not one to break the rules because they are made for a reason.

DCL clearly states: "For safety reasons, irons or steamers may be used in the laundry rooms ONLY."

Careful or not, auto-off or not, accidents and malfunctions do happen. I know I'll take a beating for this statement, but the SAFETY of all passengers and crew and of the beautiful Disney ships is far more important to me than lack of wrinkled clothing.

 

[Wonderwoman1982]

No, no beatings from me for your statement. Everyone has a right to their own opinions. But like I said before, Just like at home, we use our irons, then ALWAYS unplug them. Not one time have we ever NOT done that, and most especially on the ship. But, if Disney had more ironing options available, like more to use in more areas or SOMETHING, maybe people wouldn't have to resort to breaking rules, because lets face it, you need to have ironed clothes, or you look bad. And with the rudeness of MANY people, everyone else having to wait for ONE person to iron their entire families outfits for the week all at once, is unfair to everyone else who DOES follow the rules.

 

[aprilgail2]

I plan on bringing the wrinkle releaser which works great! No way am I going to iron clothes while I am on vacation....I go away to get away from ironing!!!!

 

[abitjaded]

Has anyone tried the wrinkle relaxer on fancy fabrics, i.e. silk, satin, brocade?

You could always try my-husband's-grandfather's solution. Stick whatever it is between the mattresses.

Carla

 

[CRB#33]

I'm going to try the wrinkle releaser too. I'm not sure about delicates though.

I will have a travel iron in my suitcase because of the land portion of my trip before the cruise. I won't use it, but can they take it away?

 

[taswira]

The mattress, or anything heavy and flat, could work. I'm someone who never irons anything. I buy wrinkle-resistant clothing, use Pack-It-Sacks for packing, roll items that can be packed rolled (It really helps), pack the dressier items in plastic (like the bags from dry cleaners) which helps tremendously, and use wrinkle relaxer or hang clothes in the bathroom while I shower to de-wrinkle them. I may not looked "starched and pressed," but I have better things to do than spend a good chunk of my life ironing. And when it comes to dressing up - - as soon as you stand up after sitting through dinner your outfit will look like it never saw an iron, even if it was freshly pressed two hours ago. My philosophy: Relax and maybe the wrinkles will too!

 

[vicnmickey]

I am with you taswira on the ironing thing. Ecspecially on vacation. I spent enough hours ironing when I was in the Navy. The wrinkle releaser sounds like a good idea. Also, taswira, whats a pack it sack. I know how to roll clothes learned that in the military,but this sack sounds interesting. Were do you buy them. 383 days to go and counting everyone of them

 

[ennazus]

Amen!! taswira!

 

[taswira]

Actually I guess they are call Pack-It envelopes now. You can get them (and other similar products with slightly different names) from Travelsmith (travelsmith.com), Magellan, and other travel specialty stores or catalogs. Mine are actually made by Eagle Creek. If you go to Travelsmith online, search for item #9959. It shows pictures and description.

 

[aks22]

I understand the no irons rule (aside from the fire hazard, anyone ironing on the floor, couch etc, can leave an unattractive burn mark), but I didn't realize it applied to travel steamers as well. Travel steamers produce lower temperatures than hair dryers or curling irons (plus no hot surface), so where is the hazard? Or is there another valid reason that I'm not thinking of?

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by abitjaded
Has anyone tried the wrinkle relaxer on fancy fabrics, i.e. silk, satin, brocade?

You could always try my-husband's-grandfather's solution. Stick whatever it is between the mattresses.

Carla

Definintely NOT! Most of these fabrics aren't supposed to get wet, and will stain, wrinkle even worse, shrink, not a good idea!

I use it on cottons and polyesters, that's it. It works OK, it doesn't give you a crisp ironed, starched look, and it won't take out really set in wrinkles, but it's grest for the little ones you get from packing.

Anne

 

[Familyof6]

I've also found that the wrinkle releaser works GREAT on light fabrics...such as the ones you'd be wearing on a cruise...but not so great on heavy fabric like denim. You'd probably have to absolutely soak the item and that defeats the purpose. I plan on bringing the biggest bottle of WR that I can find! I have lots of clothes that'll need treatment with 6 of us. I plan on ironing before I pack, then just touching up with the WR on the ship.

I'm just not one to break the rules...and since I KNOW this rule, I can't bring an iron. (it would be teaching my kids a terrible lesson) I kinda wish I hadn't found out about this rule, though.

Lisa

 

[taswira]

Originally posted by Familyof6
I'm just not one to break the rules...and since I KNOW this rule, I can't bring an iron. (it would be teaching my kids a terrible lesson) I kinda wish I hadn't found out about this rule, though.

Lisa

I know what you mean. As they say, "Ignorance is bliss." In spite of my personal stand on not breaking rules, I am not one to criticize others for their personal choice to "bend" a few . . . UNLESS it is a safety issue, which in this case, it is.

I commend you for being concerned about setting a good example for your kids, since "Do as I say, not as I do" rarely works. Doing what is "right" is always a fine example.

 

[mello5]

Can you bring an iron onboard, but only use it in the laundry room?

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

taswira You rule! But, now I must bring up something very, very important...
Who is that gorgeous hunk of man in front of Walt in your sig?