Disney Cruise Line did a big switcheroo when sailings returned in August of 2021. At that time, Disney required guests to complete a self-guided muster drill on an app at a muster station (a DCL cast member was at the muster station to answer any questions and, if needed, help the guest check in with the app). The new practice of "mustering on your own" was intended to keep guests socially distant with COVID-19 concerns still very much in play. As long as one person in your stateroom checked in on their app at the appointed place, everyone else was good to go. Personally, my husband and I thought this new way of completing the drill was a bit sketchy. Would people really know what to do in case of an emergency, and would they take it seriously if the need to "muster up" actually happened on their sailing? Some would know, but we suspected that many wouldn't have a clue.
Times have changed again! It appears that things are moving back to the more traditional muster station drills. Over the weekend, guests on the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream sailings were required to attend the traditional assembly on embarkation day. This meant that all stateroom occupants were required to report to their assigned assembly station at the scheduled time to check in and listen to the drill requirements. Today, the Disney Wish will be following suit, then on Wednesday, the Disney Wonder, and finally, on Sunday, November 20th, the Disney Magic will return to the traditional way of completing the muster drill.
What hasn't changed is that the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App will be notifying passengers of their assigned assembly station area as well as providing directions on how to find its location, and it will also keep sharing more safety information with everyone. At the end of the day, safety comes first, and Global Wishes believes that returning back to the tried and true traditional practice is a good thing. Do you agree?
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