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Old 10-20-2015, 09:47 PM   #1
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What souvenirs are a must on DCL?

Thinking inexpensive things....I assume they sell autograph books?? and we need a Captain Mickey Plush - or two, since I don't want to share with my 6 year old! maybe Minnie too...
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Yes, autograph books are available for purchase on board.
Be advised that the ship's shops are not open while in port. So, it will be later on the first evening on board that the shops will open.
Plush toys are also available. We got a great deal on one of our first cruises--it was a stuffed ship that came with 3 plush toys and was a bargain compared to purchasing the plush toys separately--probably because of the bulk of the toy ship.
We like to purchase an ornament and a piece of art--then have the captain sign the art. See if there is a captain's signing evening during your cruise. If not, ask in the shop if they could arrange for the captain to sign your purchase.
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I like stuff with the year on it. Or anything limited edition or seasonal.

I also bought the model ships of the Dream and Fantasy.

Oh and I have two Tervis tumblers that I love!

Side note: There are items that you can only buy on castaway cay. If there is an item on Castaway that you saw on the ship-buy it on the ship because there is no tax. There is Bahamian tax when you buy souvenirs on castaway.
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thanks for the tips! too bad we don't get a stop on Castaway Cay : ( but it's good for me to know that to give the heads up to others.

so will we miss out on any autographs on the first afternoon by not being able to get an autograph book until the ship sets sail?
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thanks for the tips! too bad we don't get a stop on Castaway Cay : ( but it's good for me to know that to give the heads up to others.

so will we miss out on any autographs on the first afternoon by not being able to get an autograph book until the ship sets sail?
Unless you bring the autograph book with you, yes.
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I like the Alex and Ani but I think it's limited now, Tervis tumblers, note pads, sticky notes.
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They have an antenna topper that's pretty cute - it's a ship's funnel!
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hmmm, maybe we will bring one of our autograph books that isn't full just for the first afternoon....
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hmmm, maybe we will bring one of our autograph books that isn't full just for the first afternoon....
You can do that. But I don't think we saw any characters the first day that we weren't able to catch up with again at least once during the cruise, so we didn't miss out on any autographs (just duplicates).

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What is a Tervis tumbler?
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What is a Tervis tumbler?
It's an insulated cup for holding hot/cold drinks, and they have all kinds of designs/decorations in them. The ones on the cruise have special DCL designs on them. Tervis Insulated Drinkware - Official Store Warning, there are lots of knock-offs out there, you need to check the bottom to make sure they say Tervis on the bottom.
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I'm following this thread because I am going on my first cruise and want ideas also
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