cruisin1982 Posted September 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I know there are soda stations and if you get one in the bar you have to buy it. What about the dining area do you have to pay for your soft drinks. Can you bring a glass of soda with you into the dining room or shows Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesaL Posted September 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Sodas are included with meals in the main dining rooms. Just let your waiter know what you want. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted September 17, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I know there are soda stations and if you get one in the bar you have to buy it. What about the dining area do you have to pay for your soft drinks. Can you bring a glass of soda with you into the dining room or shows Sent from my iPhone using Forums To answer the second question - yes. You may bring your soda with you into the dining room and shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin1982 Posted September 17, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted September 17, 2018 What brand soda do they have. Do they have lemonade? Do they have orange juice at breakfast Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted September 17, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2018 What brand soda do they have. Do they have lemonade? Do they have orange juice at breakfast Sent from my iPhone using Forums Coke products. MinuteMaid Lemonade/Pomegranate Lemonade Yes to the orange juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted September 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Yes to OJ at breakfast. You can take a soda with you anywhere you'd like--get it from the beverage station unless you want a variety that isn't available there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska_planner Posted September 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 18, 2018 but there's no need to bring a soda from the beverage station to dinner. they serve soda (pop :cool:) at dinner in the MDRs for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted September 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 18, 2018 but there's no need to bring a soda from the beverage station to dinner.they serve soda (pop :cool:) at dinner in the MDRs for free. Correct--with all the refills you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendave97 Posted September 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2018 but there's no need to bring a soda from the beverage station to dinner.they serve soda (pop :cool:) at dinner in the MDRs for free. Free if it's one of the "sodas" on the soda station. My son ordered a Root Beer for dinner the first night, it came in a can with a glass of ice. we were not told by our server that there was a charge for it and didn't realize I had to pay for it until I had to sign the bill at the end of dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted September 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Free if it's one of the "sodas" on the soda station. My son ordered a Root Beer for dinner the first night, it came in a can with a glass of ice. we were not told by our server that there was a charge for it and didn't realize I had to pay for it until I had to sign the bill at the end of dinner. Absolutely correct--anything in a can has a charge. You are able to bring your favorite brand on board--no limit, just put it in your carry on. And you can bring the can into the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptCrunch Posted September 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I would also add to bring one of those insulated cups or mugs with a straw for everyone in your group. Lots of people bring those and fill them up with ice and soda/lemonade at the drink machines then have it with them all over the ship. We bring stainless steel water bottles to refill with ice cold water from the drink machines to have in our cabin. I prefer a refillable water bottle to eliminate plastic bottle waste and to not have to lug a huge package of bottled water on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted September 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2018 If you do bring an insulated cup, please fill it with their cups, and then pour it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodesthemoose Posted September 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2018 If you do bring an insulated cup, please fill it with their cups, and then pour it in. Not necessary and a waste of paper cups. DCL only asks that you avoid touching the nozzle with your cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted September 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Not necessary and a waste of paper cups. DCL only asks that you avoid touching the nozzle with your cup. If this is true, it has changed since our last DCL cruise. The signs used to request that you use a clean cup and fill your container with that. They do have a crew member stationed to clean the beverage station very frequently, but the kids on board create disasters on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanp91 Posted September 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On my cruise a few months ago the drink station still had the standard placard. "Please use a fresh cup for refills", or something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted September 20, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Not necessary and a waste of paper cups. DCL only asks that you avoid touching the nozzle with your cup. And we all know how well everyone obeys the "rules". I've seen people put their cup all the way up against the nozzle and fill up their cup. Even with the "Please use fresh cup for refills" sign right in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gometros Posted September 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 20, 2018 If this is true' date=' it has changed since our last DCL cruise. The signs used to request that you use a clean cup and fill your container with that. They do have a crew member stationed to clean the beverage station very frequently, but the kids on board create disasters on a regular basis.[/quote'] They still do. Just got off of the Magic this morning and visited the drink station frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted September 20, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On my cruise a few months ago the drink station still had the standard placard. "Please use a fresh cup for refills", or something along those lines. At the drink station in Cabanas: At the drink station poolside (Dream): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted September 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Not only will they bring your soda in the dining room after the first day or so you will not have to tell them what you like. They just show up w/ it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin1982 Posted September 21, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Not necessary and a waste of paper cups. DCL only asks that you avoid touching the nozzle with your cup. Another policy they don’t enforce☹️ everyone states and see signs to use a fresh cup to get a soft drink. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloafsfan Posted September 25, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Not only will they bring your soda in the dining room after the first day or so you will not have to tell them what you like.They just show up w/ it. Sometimes but not always. We've had servers who had our drinks waiting and servers who didn't (despite the fact that we drink the same soda each and every night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted September 25, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Sometimes but not always. We've had servers who had our drinks waiting and servers who didn't (despite the fact that we drink the same soda each and every night). Yes, one of the marks of a good assistant server (potential main server) is the ability to know and have ready the drinks for the people they are serving. We've had servers who did just that. One cruise (table for 8) we switched seats every night, so, after the second night of the cruise, the assistant server just had the drinks set on a tray beside the table and was there as soon as someone sat down and served the appropriate drink. We've had servers who couldn't get it straight who ordered what (and that it was the same drink every night). I'll admit I'm a challenge as I switch out between 3 different drinks from day to day, but there often wasn't much of a wait as soon as I let my server know that night's preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted September 25, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I guess I'm lucky! I get great service and after the first night i seldom have to be asked for a drink preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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