What Does YOUR DCL magnetic door sign look like? With other great tips for your sign

[clewert]

Where did you get that background?

I found it here http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/DisneyPCs.html by accident just now

 

[macphrsn]

Thanks Crystal,

I have added a couple of the pictures to my jumpdrive.

 

[4theloveofdisney]

No need to post...just picture this:


LOST

 

[NYAna]

I haven't been on these boards for some time now since I started nursing school. I have no life! Well, that's why I'm back. I have to go on another Disney cruise. This thread has got me pumped. I'm so excited. I can't wait till I book my next Disney Cruise... and I can't wait to make my door sign! Thanks for all the ideas! This is going to be so much fun!

 

[clewert]

Ok here is another one I made my DH has now Forbidden me to make anymore since I have made like 15 he says we have no more ROOM on the door for more

 

[macphrsn]

Very cute, keep making them. I put them on the other side of the door and changed them around a little everyday (keeps things interesting).

 

[kritter]

Ok here is another one I made my DH has now Forbidden me to make anymore since I have made like 15 he says we have no more ROOM on the door for more

very cute.. makes me want to start thinking about mine....Where and how should I start?? Need help...

 

[clewert]

very cute.. makes me want to start thinking about mine....Where and how should I start?? Need help...

Well first off find the clipart you want to use Just do a search for Disney clipart and you will have A LOT to chose from. I also downloaded A LOT of Disney fonts (again do a search and you will find MANY) I used powerpoint to do most of mine it has really cool effects you can do. For the Pooh one I looked up pooh wallpaper for the desktop.

 

[pjacobi]

In addition to your full name, please display your Social Security number, Date of Birth, and Mother's maiden name, on your door sign!

Seriously, *any* personal information displayed on your door sign is a security risk! Why give anyone a clue that the room is even occupied?

Use common sense on vacation - Don't let your brain go on vacation. I don't post my name on my hotel room because of security concerns, and I certainly would not want my name on my DCL stateroom.

While DCL is a *very* secure environment, why take unnecessary chances.

-Paul

 

[clovely]

pjacobi, I've just read this whole thread thinking what you just posted. Ironic that yours is the last post as I got to the end of the thread and you just posted a couple hours ago.

I'm going to make signs and I might say "The Lovely Family" (or I might not) but I'm definitely not going to put our first names on it. I'm travelling with small children and that kinda creeps me out. I'm also thinking of making matching shirts for my dd and ds - in bright colors so they're easy for me to spot them if I need to...but I'm not putting their names on those. Even if, in the club, they'll probably put nametags on them. And I was thinking of having the t-shirts match our door sign if I maybe make daily ones . . . and I'm sure everyone on the boat will be the nicest most wonderful people . . . but why go looking for trouble - it would only take one weirdo or scumbag on the boat and you'd think there's got to be at least one.

Hate to be paranoid but I don't want to be dumb either. Glad I wasn't the only one thinking that, Paul.

 

[clovely]

But, I've gotten a lot of great links and ideas here! Thanks to everyone who shared!!!

 

[kritter]

Well first off find the clipart you want to use Just do a search for Disney clipart and you will have A LOT to chose from. I also downloaded A LOT of Disney fonts (again do a search and you will find MANY) I used powerpoint to do most of mine it has really cool effects you can do. For the Pooh one I looked up pooh wallpaper for the desktop.

ok then what should I do?? Print it out on magentic paper??

 

[clewert]

ok then what should I do?? Print it out on magentic paper??

Alot of people on here use magnetic paper I print mine on photo matte paper then run through my zyron which has a laminate/magnet cartridge. I can't tell you anything about magnetic paper but if you do a search on this topic you will find where people get theirs and also alternatives to magnetic paper. I am all knew to doing this also so I am sorry I am not much help.

 

[jazstar87]

here are some of my sings for the up coming cruise:

Enjoy!

just a question can you see my pics? One of the dis member couldn't before..

 

[alanapapa]

ok then what should I do?? Print it out on magentic paper??

I like printing on magnetic paper. I had a few problems the first time I tried though. I have some magnetic paper from Avery (purchased at WalMart or some such place) as well as some bought off the internet and I like the thicker and less expesive from the internet. A word of caution, when printing use the option for the thickest paper setting you have. I have an inkjet and would not use a laser printer.

 

[clovely]

I have a question...what's the whiteboard for?

 

[macphrsn]

Kritter,

I think I mention this before but I went to Michaels and bought magnetic strips in a package. I think that there were 6 pieces about 4 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. I cut the strips into 4 pieces about a 1 inch long. These strips have stick backings so I just stuck a piece in each corner. I think I paid about $1.99 for the package.

I used these on my signs and they stuck for the entire 7 days.

I also brought a roll of packing tape and when I ran out of magnetic strips I used the tape.

 

[taeja71]

I have a question...what's the whiteboard for?

You could use a whiteboard to let other cruisers leave messages or fun notes for you. Having that would/could be dangerous. You don't know what type of sayings would be put on it. If I had a whiteboard, I'd use it inside our cabin so that I can leave messages to my family letting them know where I am. Even that can be a dangerous thing to do. The cabin stewards would know your comings and goings. ((Can you tell I'm a pesamist?)).

 

[skibum]

I don't know much about door signs ...please help.

When you make door signs, do you put them up after you get in your room or do you send them to someone to hang up so they're on the door before you get in your room?

 

[alanapapa]

I don't know much about door signs ...please help.

When you make door signs, do you put them up after you get in your room or do you send them to someone to hang up so they're on the door before you get in your room?

We put them up when we got to the stateroom.

Here are some I have for the cruise we have planned in Mar '07: