We have absolutely no idea where the cruise ship industry is going to go, but we can imagine that companies like Disney will do everything they can to alter their industry to better suit passengers. Take their cruise ship employees, for instance. They, as well as the passengers aboard Disney cruises, have to follow certain rules that some might find absurd or just downright ludicrous.

According to what Disney employees have said about working on the cruise line, these rules are meant to give passengers a fairytale-like experience as well as keep everyone safe and happy. But sometimes that means annoying, inconveniencing, or downright humiliating every single person on board. It's almost as if they want everyone wearing one of those stupid Goofy costumes.

Without further ado, here are 14 rules Disney cruise employees and guests must follow.

14 The Crew Have To Be Disney Nerds At All Time

So, it makes sense that employees on the Disney Cruise Line are expected to know the events and happenings on board. According to Business Insider, the employees have to be able to answer practically every question that the guests may have. But it's also a rule that they act less like employees and more like cast members, even if they aren't dressed in costumes. This is no doubt a surprising fact about Disney Cruise lines. But also a way for Disney to keep the illusion of magic alive.

13 Both The Crew And The Guests Have To Be Honest About The Health Questionnaire Before Boarding

Now more than ever we should all be concerned about the accuracy of cruise ship health questionnaires. According to Cruise Critic, both employees and guests especially tend to bend the truth or straight-up lie about not being sick before coming aboard. But this is one of the strictest rules on a Disney Cruise Line. And we're sure that these rules will get even stricter should the cruise industry recover.

12 The Muster-Drill Is A Must For Guests AND Employees

If you have been on any cruise, you're probably well aware of the muster-drill. it's when every single member of the crew leads the entirety of the ship's passengers through safety demonstrations with lifejackets etc. Taking part in this drill before the ship sets sail is an absolute requirement for Disney Cruise Lines, according to Cruise Critic.

11 Some Crew Must Stick With Their International Guests No Matter Where They Go

International cast members of the Disney Cruise line are held in high esteem, according to Business Insider. This is because they can help guests who only speak one language. All servers have to speak English, but those who are experts in another language are required to serve those that language may be able to help. Not only that, but they have to rotate from restaurant to restaurant to follow these guests around.

10 Guests Must Leave The Swords At Home... Unless They're Lightsabers

Disney Cruises, the company, has a very strict list of prohibited items designed to keep their ships as safe as possible. Anything resembling a tool that could potentially harm anyone is completely prohibited. However, there are some hilarious exceptions including toys of pirate swords, Star Wars lightsabers, or Thor's hammer. Of course, all of these have to be purchased onboard at their stores. Wait, is this a safety requirement or a marketing grab?

9 Pool Rules For Guests Are Basically Handed Down By The God Of Disney... AKA Mickey Mouse

According to Disney Cruise, there are various height requirements for the various pools and water attractions found onboard each of the Disney Cruise ships. Seriously, these rules are lengthy in order to ensure the safety of the youngest passengers in particular. Employees are required to make sure they enforce these rules as strictly as possible.

8 Cruise Ship Food Stays On The Freaking Ship Or Else

This isn't so much a rule of the Disney Cruise Line company as it is one from the ports of entry. According to Cruise Critic, many ports of entry that Disney Cruises, as well as other cruise companies, stop are strict about cruise food coming on land. Unless the food is prepackaged, it is seen as a security risk.

7 The List Of Prohibited Items Is Lengthy To Say The Least

Okay, so we've already covered obvious prohibited items, but the list that Disney has on its website, DisneyCruise.DisneyGo, is ludicrously extensive. Among the lengthy list of items that guests cannot bring aboard the ship include hot plates, microwaves, electric blankets, flowers, candles, inflatable mattresses, fishing gear, hammocks, and it goes on and on and on and on... and on...

6 Being A Little Decorator Is Discouraged And Prohibited

According to DisneyCruise.DisneyGo's lengthy list of rules and regulations for the Disney Cruise ships is one about decorating rooms. Guests are not allowed to hang flags, decorations, or basically anything on their doors as well as not allowed to decorate the interior of their rooms, especially their verandahs as it can pose a safety risk.

5 Servers Need To Get Over The Whole Tip Thing

Tips are completely optional on the Disney Cruise Line. According to Business Insider, tips are automatically added for dinners and beverage purchases that aren't included with your fare. That also includes spa treatments, booze, and room service. Anything a guest wants to give an employee is totally up to them. Meaning that employees can't expect tips like they would in a traditional restaurant.

4 Guests Must Return To The Ship When They're Told

Unless guests want to be left behind in a port or anger an entire ship, passengers must return to the Disney Cruise Line ship when they're told. According to Cruise Critic, almost every single cruise company has a strict policy about this. Given how often ships make port and let guests off to explore the towns, it makes sense that they'd be pretty adamant about making sure that everyone comes back when they're told so the ship can carry on.

Related: 20 Things You’ll Find On Disney Cruises (That You’ll Never Find At Disney Theme Parks)

3 Leave Those Drones And Professional Photography Equipment At Home... Especially If You're Gonna Do Risky Shoots

It should go without saying that Disney Cruise Lines do not want their guests or employees filming the comings and goings of their cruise. According to DisneyCruise.DisneyGo, guests can take pictures and home movies, but nothing for commercial purposes. They are especially not allowed to fly drones as they pose not only a privacy risk, but safety hazards as well. Then, of course, people tend to put themselves into scary circumstances just to get a good shot.

Related: 10 Photos That’ll Make You Think Twice About Going On A Cruise

2 Kitchen Employees Must Make Sure There are 12,000 Pounds Of Chicken

Yes, you read that right. Certain employees who work in the kitchens on any Disney Cruise have to make sure that there are 12,000 pounds of chicken on board the ship before setting sail. According to Business Insider, this is because the guests will go through that amount of chicken throughout the duration of the trip. They'll also consume 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of beef, and 10,000 to 12,000 bottles of wine.

Related: 15 Strange (But True) Facts Parents Should Know About Disney Cruises

1 Guests Need To Stick To Their Restuarant And Seating Assignment... For The Most Part

Okay, so there's some flexibility for this rule. Although the Disney Cruise Line does its best to make sure that guests stick to their restaurant and seating assignment, there is some wiggle room. According to Business Insider, if a guest shows up 15 to 20 minutes late to their assigned eating time, they will still be fed, even if the meal is rushed. It's not wanted or recommended, but the happiness of the guests is the first priority onboard.

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