I am sailing on the Spirit in a few weeks so I will let you know but I did sail on the Glory and Valor in the last 12 months and I noticed scooters everywhere.
I don't know how the Australian court system works but I more than likely in the United States it would probably to overturned on appeal since that early inthe pandemic and there was so much confusion.
Carnival has restrictions on checked luggage but this is not enforced. I have noticed many people with huge suitcases. (I think they may have a few kids in them.)
I know the rule about unopened beers in a general bar since they do not want you to pass the beer off to another person- especially an underage one. As for the straws, I noticed some people bring plastic ones.
Yes, prices are up but I expected it. I have three cruises booked but not have to take a break after those.(But click through a few mock books and they weren't that bad.)
Right I know there were stories out there. I saw it on the Florida news yesterday but the original poster indicated there were no stories about this incident (although they linked a video about it.)