DCL replacing Do Not Disturb signs across the fleet

[tk924]

Disney Cruise Line Replacing Do Not Disturb Signs with Room Occupied Door Hangers Across the Fleet

Quote from Disney Cruise Line blog...
"Similar to changes at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line is replacing Do Not Disturb signs with new Room Occupied Quiet Requested door hangers. It is unknown why this is being done on the ships, but it was a result of security concerns here in Orlando that prompted the change following the mass casualty event last year in Las Vegas.
The change is being rolled out today beginning with the Disney Dream.

Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to enter your stateroom, even when this sign is displayed, for maintenance, safety, security or any other purpose. The ship’s Crew will knock and announce their presence before entering.​

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To my knowledge, there have not been any onboard incidents that have triggered this change on the ships. It would appear this is just Disney Cruise Line following in the footsteps of Walt Disney World. It should be noted, that stateroom hosts typically enter the room at least twice a day for morning clean up and evening turn down service."


Just like WDW, I don't agree with this policy but it's not going to keep me from going. With all luggage being scanned and everyone having to go through a metal detector I don't think this is necessary, but it is what it is.

 

[EOD K9]

Just like WDW, I don't agree with this policy but it's not going to keep me from going. With all luggage being scanned and everyone having to go through a metal detector I don't think this is necessary, but it is what it is.

I like this statement last part of your statement. While there is always a chance something may be snuck on board, the chances are less. Everyone is screened at the port, luggage is x-rayed, and the baggage is searched by K9s. This is a lot more than done on land. But as you said @tk924 it may just be easier to do it company wide.

 

[Master Yoda]

My money is on this idea originating in the legal department. Even with all of the safety measures in place, if something were to happen, the first question that would be asked is why they did not enact the same policy on the ships as the resorts.

As to the quality of the security checks, they are good, but they are not 100%. One of my wife's coworkers was detained in Nassau when they discovered a loaded 9mm clip in his bag when getting back on board the ship. A single clip is far from the arsenal amassed that started this ball rolling, but I can see their line of thinking.

 

[tk924]

I will admit I do not know much about maritime law and how things differ between land and sea, but I do know that Disney is all about brand protection no matter how uncomfortable or inconvenient these policies are to it's customers.