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Yes but think of how many children are on board that are much smaller than the 150lb average.

This past January on the Mardi Gras I was able to on the premium package no problem.

Yes, as others have stated, room service drinks aren’t included on cheers. But I thought it would be a real downer and it just wasn’t. We spent way more time sitting at the bars than we thought we would. And occasionally we did bring drinks back. But as others said, you can always do a bottle of wine or a bucket of beer and take that back to your cabin.

These were surprisingly really good!!

I saw this hotel offered a shuttle to the port. Can anyone tell me what the shuttle costs? Also would an Uber be cheaper for 4 people and 4 luggage from the hotel to the port?

I too wonder what will happen when the emergency declaration ends. I know Biden has stated he will end it, I forget when. But, with that ending I could easily see it going back. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to do it the old way, but I see it coming.

I know they’re not hand cut, but I liked the new ones on the Mardi Gras a few weeks ago. To think of the amount of work that likely saves on, I’m ok with it.

We were on deck 14 midship by the elevator where 11308 would be. We never had any issues. No noise, foot traffic for sure went by my room but we never had any issues. It was convenient and saved a lot of steps. I wouldn’t hesitate to book that location again.

I’d personally like the family harbor suite if it also has a balcony. The convenience of the family harbor lounge is so nice!

Thank God!! There’s nothing worse than the old muster… the new one is so easy peasy!

I’m reading along! Thanks for sharing your vacation with us!

Ok, and if we would decide to drive and that’s a big IF. Is the parking garage near the port secure? Like trustworthy? I don’t want to come back to busted windows and a stolen catalytic converter. (That’s probably just paranoia)

Absolutely! My husband is cheap and he got exactly what he paid for!

Somehow a Carnival Mardi Gras hurricane glass ended up in my suitcase this past cruise too. 😬

That’s so frustrating! Do you have the premium plan? I didn’t have any problems with CC on safari a few weeks ago on the MG.

Thanks!! I appreciate the input!

Do they also have to turn the cash tips in if we leave our auto tips on and choose to tip extra?

We are in the beginning process of planning if we want to drive or fly. Obviously fling is quite costly currently and I don’t foresee that changing. We could drive, but it’s about a 12 hour drive and we’d probably for sure have to split it into 2 days. Not a deal breaker but for sure a consideration. What is the best airport to look at flying into? Houston Hobby? We’d be flying from Chicago and could fly out of midway or o’hare so we have plenty of options. We aren’t married to any airlines but do prefer southwest for their nonstop options. I just need to start getting an idea of what our options are. Any suggestions?

Thanks! We never ventured to the other restaurants on our Mardi Gras cruise but we’d really like to next cruise. But for sure we would want the kids menu for our kiddos.

I know the kids menu is offered in the dining room. But what about the other restaurants? Can you get the children’s menu in chibang, farenheit 555, rudi’s etc?

From What I understand they’re pretty strict with it. But it’s just from what I’ve read on here and not personal experience. Maybe with a birthday being that close they’d allow it?

Yep, if she’s listed on your booking she’ll be able to go with you.

I think it’s technically listed as a shore excursion.

Yes we were told too. It’s morning cleaning. Which we probably would have chosen regardless. But it was just too bad. I remember days past of turndown, chocolates etc and those days are long gone. But I really miss them being around and getting to know them better too. We never even saw ours after the first day. Not that we need to see him, it was just noticeable that we didn’t see him and it’s clearly because they’re overworked and probably overwhelmed too.

So we just recently got back from the Mardi Gras. If you have the hub app, you can easily check the schedule for the kids club daily and what activities they’ll have. They had open play, crafts, games, theme nights, pajamas parties etc. We registered our children at cruise check in and that’s where we also gave permission to who could pick them up and sign them in. Also if they could sign themselves out (age depending). Then on embarkation day we went down and they had the facility open for parents to tour and kids to check out. You could also register then if you hadn’t yet. Our 4 year old twins had an absolute blast!