Major cruise line limits fan-favorite trend after passengers say it's gotten 'out of hand'

Decorating a Disney Cruise Line cabin door may be a time-honored tradition — but many travelers now say the decor has gotten "out of hand" as streamers, photos and signs often extend into the hallway and onto the ceilings.Citing the importance of guest safety, Disney Cruise Line is updating its decoration policy.The net result? The door is fine; the hallway and ceiling are not."You are welcome to personalize your stateroom door with a tasteful magnetic sign for a celebration — or simply to add a touch of fun!" the cruise line says on the "frequently asked questions" portion of its website.CRUISE CABIN DOOR DECORATIONS SPARK FIERCE REACTION AFTER ONE COMPANY ISSUES NEW CRACKDOWN AT SEAHowever, "decorations should only be placed on doors and are not permitted on corridor walls or ceilings," the website says.A Disney spokesperson told Fox News Digital the cabin door decorations are here to stay.Decorating a Disney Cruise Line cabin door has been a time-honored tradition, but some passengers say the practice has gotten "out of hand." (Horacio Villalobos/Corbis)Door decorating is especially popular on Disney cruises because of the line’s family-heavy sailings and celebration culture.Guests often mark birthdays, anniversaries, first cruises, honeymoons, family reunions and holidays with custom magnets, character-themed signs and personalized nameplates.For many fans, the decorations also serve a practical purpose.

Long corridors of nearly identical stateroom doors can be difficult to distinguish, so a small magnet or character display can make it easier to spot a room after a day at the pool or port.CHAIR-HOGGING WARS HEAT UP AS CRUISE TRAVELERS USE SNEAKY TACTICS AMID CRACKDOWNSBut critics say the tradition has drifted well beyond a simple magnet on the door. Some travelers complain elaborate displays spill into shared passageways, creating visual clutter and, in some cases, potential obstacles for passengers using wheelchairs, scooters, strollers or other mobil...

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