Yes, I sailed on Venezia in January and actually went to guest services and nicely asked if this was normal as I had never experienced this on any cruise that I've sailed--including previous Carnival ships.
After a wine tasting on NCL Escape in 2019, we shared a few bottles of wine with DJ Cooch, Christina Walkinshaw and Ryan Wingfield. It was a great time! I have a picture of them but I'm not sure how to insert it.
I compare it to NCL's Vibe area. It only offers the hot tubs, lounge chairs and bar area. My only concern is that I don't see too many lounge chairs back there. It looks to be mostly chairs.
How did you like the Terrazza Carnivale area? I'm disappointed that there aren't any lounge chairs back there. We are sailing in January and I hope they add some lounge chairs between now and then. I'm sorry you are not feeling great. Thank you for your report and videos.
If you had a sticker on your card it meant that they checked the card to see if you belonged in the Vibe. A lot of people were walking in when the doors opened and they didn't belong in there.