BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Disney Cruise Line To Discontinue Mickey Mail Character Autograph Service SoonJuly 27, 2015 by Tricia K Disney Cruisers…I have some sad news to share today. The Disney Cruise Line will soon begin phasing out their onboard character autograph request (aka- Mickey Mail). For those of you unfamiliar with the service, this popular and unadvertised perk allowed you to drop off a pillow case, photo matte, autograph book or any other item along with markers to Guest Services for the characters to sign. You could request specific characters sign during the sailing and on the last night of the cruise, your items would be magically returned back to your stateroom during turndown service. The discontinuation of Mickey Mail will begin on all new Disney Cruise Line sailings embarking after August 7th, 2015:Disney Dream- August 7, 2015Disney Fantasy- August 8, 2015Disney Magic- August 10, 2015Disney Wonder- August 10, 2015A specific reason for the discontinuation has not yet been provided, but, one could guess that this once little known service has become increasing popular due to Guests sharing this tip on blogs, message forums and Pinterest. Hopefully Disney comes up with an alternative plan soon, but, in the meantime, be sure to carry your item(s) you would like autographed onboard in case you bump into your favorite characters! http://www.chipandco.com/disney-cruise-line-discontinue-mickey-mail-character-autograph-service-216522/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Aww man, that was actually a pretty sweet perk of DCL, but I can imagine it got to be overwhelming, we saw tons of people bringing things to Guest Relations to be signed. WBI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Aww man, that was actually a pretty sweet perk of DCL, but I can imagine it got to be overwhelming, we saw tons of people bringing things to Guest Relations to be signed. WBI And there's the exact reason why they had to stop offering this little perk. Greedy people always have to take a good thing and wreck it. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 They could always sell signed pillow cases, photo mattes, autograph books and other items in the gift shop and make some $$ off of it (not sure if Disney would be interested in that making money thing ). If one isn't actually interacting with the characters to get the autographs, it's pretty much the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 They could always sell signed pillow cases, photo mattes, autograph books and other items in the gift shop and make some $$ off of it (not sure if Disney would be interested in that making money thing ). If one isn't actually interacting with the characters to get the autographs, it's pretty much the same thing. Genius idea. We have completed six DCL cruises, and never once messed with this. I could get my own Sharpees and do a pretty good job copying all of those signatures. I never understood the point of dropping off something so some CM could sign a bunch of character signatures, but obviously a lot of other people thought it was worth going to the trouble to do. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Genius idea. We have completed six DCL cruises, and never once messed with this. I could get my own Sharpees and do a pretty good job copying all of those signatures. I never understood the point of dropping off something so some CM could sign a bunch of character signatures, but obviously a lot of other people thought it was worth going to the trouble to do. TCD We did it because it was an easy and free souvenir, we also didn't have to carry anything around to get signatures, not that I ever would. But our little guy could care less about getting autographs so it worked for us, I'm sure an older kid would prefer to get the autographs themselves. Honestly the premium for a Disney Cruise is so high they should have the Fab Five come to your stateroom and sign anything you want free of charge.WBI BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Honestly the premium for a Disney Cruise is so high they should have the Fab Five come to your stateroom and sign anything you want free of charge.WBI When I order Mickey bars at midnight, I think Mickey himself should bring them to my cabin. And he should stick around long enough to tuck me in after I've eaten my ice cream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 When I order Mickey bars at midnight, I think Mickey himself should bring them to my cabin. And he should stick around long enough to tuck me in after I've eaten my ice cream. I like the way you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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