DCL Confessions

[steves100]

If Palo had a dress DOWN day - we'd pay every night we could book a table. But I refuse to dress "fancy schmancy" while on vacation. Nope - I must dress everyday for work/clients. V IMHO - vacation means relax.

Pretty sure no one will miss you at Palo then

 

[makclair]

animator's palate is my least favorite.


i ask for multiples of the shampoo and conditioner and hoard it

 

[phinz]

Ooooh! That's a good idea. I'm going to bring my CAH box with me on my next cruise.

I couldn't fit my Bigger, Blacker Box and other box into my luggage. Too many cards!

 

[stephmarty]

My wife orders steak every night at dinner. No matter where we are and how high the quality, she requests A1 Sauce. She knows it drives me crazy and can be embarrassing, but she doesn't care. Once, on the first night, our waiter brought a bottle of A1 that he had to go elsewhere on the ship to find. I made her put it in her purse and carry it around the ship all week so she wouldn't have to ask for A-1 sauce every night.

 

[IRLdisneyprincess]

Almost got eaten alive last time for posting this, but I plan on wearing PJ bottoms to dinner! And I'm meeting people from my group and we are all having a PJ meet-up. Lol. I'm excited.

 

[DLM1980]

Almost got eaten alive last time for posting this, but I plan on wearing PJ bottoms to dinner! And I'm meeting people from my group and we are all having a PJ meet-up. Lol. I'm excited.

Go for it. Last June our tables mates all said we should have a toga party so for our second night at tianas the one lady got her stateroom host to give her 6 extra sheets and brought them to dinner. It was a blast we walked in the parade with our togas. Definitely a highlight I will never forget

 

[Bonnie1222]

THIS IS GENIUS!!!!...not that it would apply to me... DENIAL.

That's funny. I just take my CC bag, hang it from a hook and fill it every day. Last year my steward caught on and hid a couple extra sets in the shower for me. But I only use the lotions, bar soaps and from the hotels the body wash. I give my friends all the shampoo/conditioner when they come to visit. DH thinks I'm crazy, and I finally decided to start using the stash that takes up the bottom half of my linen closet (I have tubs filled from our cruises and Disney stays). DH hasn't had to buy bar soap in over a year and I still have dozens of bottles of shower gel and tubes of lotion.

 

[AngelaC]

This happened on our very first cruise, in 2003. You may all hate me and think of me as "Typhoid Mary" after this. But my family of 3 teens and my husband had gotten to Florida the night before the cruise after a long, long trip from ND. This cruise was a big deal for us; it'd been a long time since we'd had any kind of vacation. We were all very excited about this Christmas trip and getting away from the -30 degree ND temps, so try to put yourself in my shoes on this one.

After our months of planning, we're driving the last two miles on the morning of disembarkation, and I suddenly shout to my husband "PULL OVER! STOP!" Before he completely stops the rental car, I fling open the door and projectile vomit. I run through the possibilities, one of which was that I was the only one who ordered seafood at the restaurant the night before, and felt slightly queasy all night. We get to the port, are next in line to be checked in, and I flee to the bathroom. I pull myself together, make it back to the front of the line, where my 3 kids and DH are talking to the check-in person, and I hear my son say, "My mom's in the bathroom throwing up."

I'm horrified! I don't know if this is always the case, but this was definitely one of those times when everyone is asked if anyone in the party has shown signs of illness. . . .

Next thing I know, survival words come out of my mouth, as I lean forward and tell the poor guy "I'm pregnant and didn't want to tell my husband until we were on the ship to soften the impact."

To my husband's credit, he only turns several shades paler, but does not faint.

Please understand we had two adjoining rooms, and I was already thinking I'd quarantine myself in one room and let DH and kids still have their cruise. But miraculously, once on board, I was completely recovered! I still think it was the food from the night before. And because I really wasn't pregnant, I could drink! I certainly had some explaining to do, however, and it wasn't the best example to set for my kids. But they wouldn't have forgiven me if they didn't get to have this trip, either!

 

[Cackyschmackers]

animator's palate is my least favorite.


i ask for multiples of the shampoo and conditioner and hoard it

Same! !

 

[Msmit002]

I couldn't fit my Bigger, Blacker Box and other box into my luggage. Too many cards!

I'll have to be selective in what packs I bring. Our CAH collection has gotten a bit out of control. (Man, we really are horrible people. ) I still have my starter box, which is fine for a trip like this, but I'll mix it up. I'll definitely have to include some of the better cards from the interesting card packs we've purchased over the years. I wonder if we start playing in one of the adult clubs one evening if random folks will come and join in? Guess we'll find out...

 

[steves100]

Go for it. Last June our tables mates all said we should have a toga party so for our second night at tianas the one lady got her stateroom host to give her 6 extra sheets and brought them to dinner. It was a blast we walked in the parade with our togas. Definitely a highlight I will never forget

Like the toga idea, not the pjs. PJs at the Irish bar was VERY weird!

 

[Rabb it]

This happened on our very first cruise, in 2003. You may all hate me and think of me as "Typhoid Mary" after this. But my family of 3 teens and my husband had gotten to Florida the night before the cruise after a long, long trip from ND. This cruise was a big deal for us; it'd been a long time since we'd had any kind of vacation. We were all very excited about this Christmas trip and getting away from the -30 degree ND temps, so try to put yourself in my shoes on this one.

After our months of planning, we're driving the last two miles on the morning of disembarkation, and I suddenly shout to my husband "PULL OVER! STOP!" Before he completely stops the rental car, I fling open the door and projectile vomit. I run through the possibilities, one of which was that I was the only one who ordered seafood at the restaurant the night before, and felt slightly queasy all night. We get to the port, are next in line to be checked in, and I flee to the bathroom. I pull myself together, make it back to the front of the line, where my 3 kids and DH are talking to the check-in person, and I hear my son say, "My mom's in the bathroom throwing up."

I'm horrified! I don't know if this is always the case, but this was definitely one of those times when everyone is asked if anyone in the party has shown signs of illness. . . .

Next thing I know, survival words come out of my mouth, as I lean forward and tell the poor guy "I'm pregnant and didn't want to tell my husband until we were on the ship to soften the impact."

To my husband's credit, he only turns several shades paler, but does not faint.

Please understand we had two adjoining rooms, and I was already thinking I'd quarantine myself in one room and let DH and kids still have their cruise. But miraculously, once on board, I was completely recovered! I still think it was the food from the night before. And because I really wasn't pregnant, I could drink! I certainly had some explaining to do, however, and it wasn't the best example to set for my kids. But they wouldn't have forgiven me if they didn't get to have this trip, either!

Haha, that's a pretty good story.

 

[phinz]

I wonder if we start playing in one of the adult clubs one evening if random folks will come and join in? Guess we'll find out...

If I knew folks who were playing were open to randos walking in and joining I'd sit down and play in a heartbeat!

 

[Msmit002]

If I knew folks who were playing were open to randos walking in and joining I'd sit down and play in a heartbeat!

I'd think that if you are the type to play CAH, you wouldn't mind that at ALL!

 

[DCLDVC1]

If Palo had a dress DOWN day - we'd pay every night we could book a table. But I refuse to dress "fancy schmancy" while on vacation. Nope - I must dress everyday for work/clients. V IMHO - vacation means relax.

That's a great idea. They could have 1 come as you cruise brunch.

 

[dclpluto]

Almost got eaten alive last time for posting this, but I plan on wearing PJ bottoms to dinner! And I'm meeting people from my group and we are all having a PJ meet-up. Lol. I'm excited.

I have no problem with young ladies wearing pjs to dinner

 

[JW9DVC]

I also stowed away as much or the H2o product that i could fit in my bag!! we also never dress for formal night and one night on the magic.. we closed down the pub( literally the bartender and our cruise director told us to close the door when we left!) playing card against humanity with a group we met the first night at the dating game!

Aren't all the H20 items bar soap?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Aren't all the H20 items bar soap?

No

 

[JW9DVC]

No
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All we received in a 4A cabin was the bars. Maybe concierge only? You post doesn't show body scrub, but a body lotion.

 

[DLM1980]

All we received in a 4A cabin was the bars. Maybe concierge only? You post doesn't show body scrub, but a body lotion.

I don't sail concierge and I received all that was pictured on every sailing we've done. In fact, WDW resorts are now switching to the Sea Marine line of H2O+ products as well (although I feel the Sea Marine line should be distinctly Cruise line, while the Bath Aquatics lines should stay at WDW. Also to note that WDW packaging is different)

I hear concierge gets Elements or Elemis or however its spelled branded toiletries.