food and drinks

[corrinda]

As everybody knows this is my first cruise in oct,i know food is allin but i thought non-alcoholic drinks are suits me since i dont drink,but what happens when you are dining and breakfast do you get your drinks there free or do you have to pay for them i am confused ,when i look at website it says free drinks at station 9 then you have to pay for all other sodas at restaurants,hope somebody can shed some light for me as i am paying for all this for nine people as a treat as well as tips and i thought soft drinks were with the food all free help.:confused2 :confused2

[Scotty]

If I remember correctly we had to pay for Fanta at Dinner as it was in cans - but we didnt for Cola, or lemonade(sprite) Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
The grown ups had wine or water at dinner.
We took refillabe insulated mugs with us and just kept them topped up from the drink station beside the pool.

[CBR600]

Sorry for hijacking your thread - but I was wondering about soft drinks/milk that you ordered with room service - are they free?
It says in my passporter book that soft drinks/milk etc are free with dinner/lunch/brekkie but it doesnt mention room service?

Also - room service says 24hrs - has anyone actually ever ordered anything at 3am?!

[jdybnsn]

Sorry for hijacking your thread - but I was wondering about soft drinks/milk that you ordered with room service - are they free?
It says in my passporter book that soft drinks/milk etc are free with dinner/lunch/brekkie but it doesnt mention room service?

Also - room service says 24hrs - has anyone actually ever ordered anything at 3am?!

As far as I'm aware (but I've only ordered tea, coffe & milk) all soft drinks are free via room service- just tip 1 or 2 $s.

No I haven't ordered at 3am, but I can't see that being a problem as there are always members of the cabin staff on duty at all hours of the night & day......its not like the whole of the ships crew goes to sleep at night.....there's always someone on hand to deal with emergencies..... and non emergencies. :smile:

Basically, I think that if its branded, and comes in a can or bottle, you pay, and anything else you don't - alcohol excepted of course.
However, I'm not 100% sure at dinner, as my kids don't tend to drink with meals, and we only had wine. I'm sure someone else will know though.

[jentill]

I am interested in knowing this also, as I believed that drinks (other than alcohol) was free with meals also.

[Petalsoftly]

Well seeings as you are paying for everyone I don't think it would kill them if they had to buy their own soft drinks luvvie?

[W3LUM]

As everybody knows this is my first cruise in oct,i know food is allin but i thought non-alcoholic drinks are suits me since i dont drink,but what happens when you are dining and breakfast do you get your drinks there free or do you have to pay for them i am confused ,when i look at website it says free drinks at station 9 then you have to pay for all other sodas at restaurants,hope somebody can shed some light for me as i am paying for all this for nine people as a treat as well as tips and i thought soft drinks were with the food all free help.:confused2 :confused2

When we did our cruise 3years ago we paid for a soda package (cant remember the price) for our DD, when you pay for the package they stick a coca-cola sticker on to the room key/card so if you wanted a soft drink you just showed your room key. There was a free drinks station on the top deck beside where the buffet is but i think its just for orange juice(no fizzy drinks) & coffee. Not sure about the restaurants, i think you had to pay for your drinks there or show them your room card with the sticker to get your free soft drink.

[jdybnsn]

When we did our cruise 3years ago we paid for a soda package (cant remember the price) for our DD, when you pay for the package they stick a coca-cola sticker on to the room key/card so if you wanted a soft drink you just showed your room key. There was a free drinks station on the top deck beside where the buffet is but i think its just for orange juice(no fizzy drinks) & coffee. Not sure about the restaurants, i think you had to pay for your drinks there or show them your room card with the sticker to get your free soft drink.

Think DCL may have changed things :confused2 - don't remember seeing a soda package last year.

This is a drinks report from my kids re: the free issue drinks station (you'll have to judge the reliability of their report for yourself !).

Sprite
Coca cola
Diet Coca cola
Fanta
Hot / Cold Water + various sachets for making coffee, tea (various types), & hot chocolate

[Michelle]

I was under the impression that all soft drinks were free and meal times, only alcoholic ones you had to pay for.
Like said above when ordering from room service you just had to give a tip.

[corrinda]

Thats what i was told when i booked the cruise so i will just have to wait and see.thank you everyone.

[W3LUM]

Just read this in their Terms & conditions.

Excluded from Vacation Fare
The Resort portion of the fare does not include meals, beverages, or any other item of a personal nature. The cruise portion of the fare does not include shore excursions (including excursions to St. John), sightseeing or meals ashore in the ports of call, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water, laundry or valet services, or any other items not specifically included. The fare also does not include airfare, ground or baggage transfers or Government Taxes and Fees, which consist of all taxes and fees imposed by U.S. and foreign governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, including without limitation U.S. Customs and Immigration fees, ship passengers international departure tax, airport passenger facility charge, flight segment fees, international arrival and departure taxes, and sales, use and excise taxes.

[corrinda]

So we are better eating on board before we go ashore and using the free station with refilable mugs (I HAVE MY BIG REFILABLE TANKARDS FROM TYPHOON LAGOON WHICH I WILL PACK) and keeping them full all the time so then we shouldent need to purchase any soft drinks,also i will but some insulated mugs from my local pound shop to use for my cups of tea,then i should be alright.Its all so confusing to know whats free and what is not,this site is really helping me.

[jdybnsn]

Just a note : food, ice creams & soft drinks (from the drinks station) on Castaway Cay are still free...all other ports of call, if you are off the ship, they are not.

Also worth noting that they start packing up the food, drinks & ice cream about 2.30pm on C.C. - which is a good while before you have to be back on the ship (around 4pm from memory)....so you might want to 'top up' just before.

[Michelle]

this site is really helping me.

That's what we're all here for to help each other.

[corrinda]

Anyone who is going soon on a cruise will have to let us all know if soft drinks and tea at meals etc are free or we do have to pay for them thankyou.

[ANGEL]

Corrinda, yes, all soft drinks (in a glass) are free with meals and and they will refill as often as you like :) Same with tea and coffee after the meal :) I believe its the same for milk though I don't drink it so haven't experienced this!;)

Room service is definately 24 hours...have known friends who have ordered at strange times some times!

The ships used to have a soda package but now ahve the drink station as mentioned, with free soft drinks, tea, coffee and milk :)


Hope that helps:)

[jdybnsn]

Corrinda, yes, all soft drinks (in a glass) are free with meals and and they will refill as often as you like :) Same with tea and coffee after the meal :) I believe its the same for milk though I don't drink it so haven't experienced this!;)

Room service is definately 24 hours...have known friends who have ordered at strange times some times!

The ships used to have a soda package but now ahve the drink station as mentioned, with free soft drinks, tea, coffee and milk :)


Hope that helps:)

Glad you are back Angel :thumbs-up - I thought you would know this one, better than anyone :)

[ANGEL]

Glad you are back Angel :thumbs-up - I thought you would know this one, better than anyone :)


are you suggesting I drink and eat a lot???? ;) :erm: :pgig:

[jdybnsn]

are you suggesting I drink and eat a lot???? ;) :erm: :pgig:

Nooooooooo :blush: ...just you have had the pleasure more times than most :d:

[jules_c]

Hi there

Went last September and all soda, tea, coffee and milk are free for all meals in the restaurants and room service. Bottled water is not free. There is also a soft drinks station on Deck 9 which is free. Any coffee inc specials in the Cove Cafe has to be paid for. Soda, tea, coffee and milk on Castaway Cay is free. Special tip. When you board the ship you will be asked whether you are interesting in buying a bottled water package this is a lot more expensive then bringing it on yourself and there is a Walmart and shops reasonably near the port. Also if you have time to kill before you get to the port, Ron Jons Surf Shop at Cocoa Beach is really good only a few miles up the road and you could easily spend an hour in there browsing or buying;) .

[ANGEL]

Nooooooooo :blush: ...just you have had the pleasure more times than most :d:


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[W3LUM]

DW just got this e-mail back from DCL.:thumbs-up


Dear Audrey,

Thank you for your interest in a Disney Cruise Line Vacation!

Good News! There is a 24-hour complimentary beverage station located on
the port side of the ship close to Mickey's Pool on Deck 9. There you
will find soda, lemonade, iced tea, milk, hot chocolate, and coffee.

Soda is also available free of charge at the beverage station, any of
the full-service restaurants onboard, Topsider/Beach Blanket Buffet,
Cookies BBQ/Look Out Cook Out on Castaway Cay, and Aloft/The Stack

I hope this information has been helpful. If you require further
assistance in planning your visit, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to sailing with you! Have a Magical Day!

Jeanette
Reservations Department
Disney Cruise Vacations

:beer2:

[michelleminnie]

All soft drinks/ soda/ tea / coffee are free from deck 9 and at all mealtimes. Room service sodas etc are all chargable as are all bar sodas. Room service tea/coffee is free.

Hope this helps