I agree the signage is terrible for uber/lyft. If they haven't changed it, you walk underneath the garage and make a left when you hit the concrete barricades and walk parallel to the barricades until you can get through.
I agree the camera doesn't pick up the spooky, voodooey vibe after dark but seeing it in person is a creepy but cool experience, I thought. Hard to say but some of the shacks, signs, etc... you can almost smell the voodoo in the air. Thanks for sharing all of them.
I got the survey you describe and don't even have a future cruise booked. I responded, I can't imagine they'd make offers based on how much I say I'm going to gamble, but rather continue tracking how much gambling I actually do. Wondering about the purpose as well.
Another vote for Jack's Shack. Although Jack and Topher are no longer running the show and excavating to China, it is still a chill vibe with authentic Caribbean music and a superior beach, seemingly a world apart from the madness just a couple football fields away from the Carnival fun.
I agree - the experience is very nicely done on CT. I only did it once, and at that time I think it was $50? $70? I remember thinking Steakhouse had better quality food, although the CT was the "real deal" when it comes to the experience. Enjoyed them teaching us how to make the Melting Cake too.
As for beets, I've never tasted dirt. But I would rather risk a spoon of dirt in my mouth than a bite of beets. Evil food.
Looking forward to joining you on your first live from my favorite ship! Agree with others above about the better food experience on Mardi Gras - didn't see anyone mention Big Chicken, it's another great new addition to Carnival. Don't sleep on shawarma! And if you're a non-smoking gambler you will love the casino with the floor to ceiling window views of the ocean. I've been on Mardi Gras three times and still haven't ridden Bolt even though I planned to each time - that's how much there is to do (and eat!)
These trips will be no cruising. Training around Italy, flying around Asia. Excited about both but lots going on at home right now so I'm not as focused on planning as I'd like to be. If you do a LIVE on TripAdvisor while in Japan I'll be sure to follow!