Disney Cruise Line has updated its decoration policy for cabin doors, citing the importance of guest safety. The new policy states that decorations should only be placed on doors and are not permitted on corridor walls or ceilings.
Updated Policy
The cruise line’s website now says, “You are welcome to personalize your stateroom door with a tasteful magnetic sign for a celebration — or simply to add a touch of fun!” However, “decorations should only be placed on doors and are not permitted on corridor walls or ceilings.” This change comes after many travelers complained that elaborate displays were spilling into shared passageways, creating visual clutter and potential obstacles for passengers using wheelchairs, scooters, strollers, or other mobility devices.
Door decorating is especially popular on Disney cruises because of the line’s family-heavy sailings and celebration culture. Guests often mark birthdays, anniversaries, first cruises, honeymoons, family reunions, and holidays with custom magnets, character-themed signs, and personalized nameplates. For many fans, the decorations also serve a practical purpose, making it easier to spot a room after a day at the pool or port.
Reactions
Many Disney Cruise Line passengers are applauding the new decision, saying that the decorations had gotten out of hand. One cruiser said, “I love to decorate the door, but on our last cruise … some of the decorations were so extensive they made the hallways an obstacle course.” Another agreed, saying, “I appreciate people’s creativity, but only to a certain extent. The people who do full-blown displays, including a gallery wall of photos from prior cruises, are out of their minds.”
Cruise passengers who damage doors will be charged $100 per incident to cover repairs, the company says. Over-the-door organizers are also not permitted, as they can cause damage. Decorations with sound or video elements are not allowed.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
