A major cruise line has updated its door decoration policy. Disney Cruise Line is banning decor from corridor walls and ceilings while allowing magnetic signs.
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Citing the importance of guest safety, Disney Cruise Line is updating its decoration policy. The net result? The door is fine; the hallway and ceiling are not.
"You are welcome to personalize your stateroom door with a tasteful magnetic sign for a celebration — or simply to add a touch of fun! " the cruise line says on the "frequently asked questions" portion of its website. A Disney spokesperson told Fox News Digital the cabin door decorations are here to stay. Decorating a Disney Cruise Line cabin door has been a time-honored tradition, but some passengers say the practice has gotten"out of hand.
"Long corridors of nearly identical stateroom doors can be difficult to distinguish, so a small magnet or character display can make it easier to spot a room after a day at the pool or port. Some travelers complain elaborate displays spill into shared passageways, creating visual clutter and, in some cases, potential obstacles for passengers using wheelchairs, scooters, strollers or other mobility devices.
Critics say elaborate displays on cabin door can spill into shared passageways — and at times pose safety risks for other travelers. Over-the-door organizers are also not permitted, as they can cause damage. Decorations with sound or video elements are not allowed.
"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," one cruiser said on Reddit. 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.
" The same cruiser added,"It’s getting out of hand and into fire hazard territory with some of these extensive displays. ""We did a Very Merrytime last year and were amazed at how many people took over the entire wall next to their door," a traveler chimed in.
TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "My daughters are determined to decorate our cruise cabin door like a castle for our upcoming cruise," a Disney cruiser wrote on Reddit a few months ago.
" saw everything from mini half-mailboxes that were magnetic to streamers to LED lights ... I wish I took pictures," another responded. Cruise operators urge passengers not to display valuable items. Magnets, paper decorations and trinkets like these work best, they say.
Recently, booked passengers on Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas received an official notice outlining guidelines for cabin door decorations, according to the Cruise Hive blog. Identical doors to guest rooms make it difficult to distinguish one from the other — an issue room decorations can help with, according to passengers. Carnival Cruise Line's website says that"decorations may consist only of fire retardant materials" — and adds that"no string lights of any kind are allowed. "
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