Bringing decorations for parents bday

[Laurba99]

They let you tape whatever you want to someone's cabin door right? We want to surprise my parents when they get back to their room

After dinners

[SuiteTraveler]

I believe most people use magnets, Wallsaver removable mounting tape (from 3M - you can get this easily on Amazon) or Command hooks that remove without leaving marks to decorate their doors. I have really not seen anyone use regular tape on cruise ship doors and don't even know if it is allowed (probably not). Just choose something that you can remove without messing up the cabin door with sticky residue.

[paul929207]

We use magnets so we don't mess up the paint on the door.

[cb at sea]

No tape..that"s not good...magnets or that removable stuff. OR, just wish them a "happy anniversary"! Do you NEED to decorate???

[Clarea]

They let you tape whatever you want to someone's cabin door right? We want to surprise my parents when they get back to their room

After dinners

Magnets are the way to go.

[taglovestocruise]

You can also give any decorations, gifts, or cards to the room steward and they will decorate the room while you and your parents are at dinner.. They also have a complete magnetic decoration package you can get once onboard. happy cruising

[Laurba99]

I already got a kit to decorate so I'll get the wall saver removable mounting tape

[iheartbda]

No tape..that"s not good...magnets or that removable stuff. OR, just wish them a "happy anniversary"! Do you NEED to decorate???

Of course they don't need to but they WANT to decorate.

[sail7seas]

Keep in mind there are many other cabins on the floor where your parent's cabin is located. Be sure what you put there is 'okay' for all who will be passing by and living on either side of them. :)

 

Be careful what you use for tape so you don't leave marks on the door

 

I'm curious and this is an Info Only Question but if you were in a hotel, would you put things all over a hotel room door?

Edited March 25, 2016 by sail7seas

[GUT2407]

They let you tape whatever you want to someone's cabin door right? We want to surprise my parents when they get back to their room

After dinners

 

As others say magnets win hand down. Some lines will bill you if your tape damages paint or leaves residue.

[sail7seas]

I'm not sure all the doors are metal.

Maybe some cruise lines but not all?

[Keith1010]

As others said, use magnets.

 

Keith

[Laurba99]

Keep in mind there are many other cabins on the floor where your parent's cabin is located. Be sure what you put there is 'okay' for all who will be passing by and living on either side of them. :)

 

 

 

Be careful what you use for tape so you don't leave marks on the door

 

 

 

I'm curious and this is an Info Only Question but if you were in a hotel, would you put things all over a hotel room door?

 

 

Do you mean if it's inappropriate? It's just happy birthday signs [emoji847]

[Langley Cruisers]

Laura, enjoy celebrating their special occasion. Cruises are so very often celebrations - what you've asked sounds like fun! Are you planning anything else for them? Dinner in a specialty restaurant, or purchase a cake to be delivered to the table? Just asking. :)

[Laurba99]

Yes! I have a cake coming to our table the first night and will bring some cute birthday things to the table like a pink birthday sash for my mom

And a crown for my Dad- so my plan was to quick decorate after they left their room to head to the dining room as a surprise for when they get back later

[Langley Cruisers]

Fun! Have a great cruise with your family. :)

[Shmoo here]

They let you tape whatever you want to someone's cabin door right? We want to surprise my parents when they get back to their room

After dinners

Depends on your cruise line. I know Disney does not allow any adhesives to be used. Only magnets.

[Laurba99]

I got command tabs to stick on

[sail7seas]

Have a fun celebration and enjoy your cruise. :)

[Laurba99]

Thanks!!

[Sailin Gal]

The OP is already traveling, but adding this for others who may be curious. The removable putty stuff works great and i think you can get it at the dollar store.

 

Door decorating seemed to be very popular on Carnival. We always take some little decoration to help make it easier to spot our cabin.

[Acorn44]

I know this post is kind of old, but here's my question:My husbandand I are taking his parents on a Carnival cruise for his dad's 81st birthday. Iwanted to get a magnet from etsy - one of those sheet magnets that can bepersonalized - to put on their door, both to celebrate his birthday, but alsoto help them identify their room. The one I want is not fire retardant - I'mnot sure any sheet magnets ARE fire retardant - ?? Does anyone know if I'll beallowed to put one on their cabin door?

Thanks!

[Bonnie J.]

If you let the cruise ship itself know you want to celebrate this they will decorate the inside of the cabin and have a simple gift or two for them. However there is a cost for you to do this but it is worth it!

[paul929207]

My wife uses magnets to attach decorations to our cabin door and has never received any objections from Princess

[NMLady]

I know this post is kind of old, but here's my question:My husbandand I are taking his parents on a Carnival cruise for his dad's 81st birthday. Iwanted to get a magnet from etsy - one of those sheet magnets that can bepersonalized - to put on their door, both to celebrate his birthday, but alsoto help them identify their room. The one I want is not fire retardant - I'mnot sure any sheet magnets ARE fire retardant - ?? Does anyone know if I'll beallowed to put one on their cabin door?

Thanks!

 

We've used a sheet magnet decoration on our cabin door on several cruises. No problem.