Rare shof515 Posted November 4, 2013 #26 Share Posted November 4, 2013 fresh from his blog: And on that note, we end today’s Q&A. Thanks for all your comments and questions. OK, lots of you have been asking about the new dining room menus and what’s happening and when and most were concerned that we were going to make changes that had been reported on Cruise Critic’s boards. So let me just say this. We are not planning any changes to the main dining room menus that will reduce the quantity, variety or quality of choices available to guests. However, we are examining potential changes to update our main dining experience. More information will be available once we are ready to begin piloting those changes and that may possibly come this week so stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie24 Posted November 4, 2013 #27 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I wonder if they will only be "piloting the changes" on a few ships to begin with or fleetwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted November 4, 2013 #28 Share Posted November 4, 2013 fresh from his blog: Direct hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted November 4, 2013 #29 Share Posted November 4, 2013 fresh from his blog: oh, now I see!! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted November 4, 2013 #30 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Wonder what he means by "dining experience"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising maniac Posted November 4, 2013 #31 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Maybe they have heard the complaints about the service being slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted November 4, 2013 #32 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Or more good desserts (I.e. creme brulee) on the everyday menu :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattyL Posted November 4, 2013 #33 Share Posted November 4, 2013 What would management do if there were no meetings ? My management team sits and talks all day but the small changes that are needed never come to fruition. :D Lol. That's probably why they have to keep having meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted November 5, 2013 #34 Share Posted November 5, 2013 fresh from his blog: Quote: And on that note, we end today’s Q&A. Thanks for all your comments and questions. OK, lots of you have been asking about the new dining room menus and what’s happening and when and most were concerned that we were going to make changes that had been reported on Cruise Critic’s boards. So let me just say this. We are not planning any changes to the main dining room menus that will reduce the quantity, variety or quality of choices available to guests. However, we are examining potential changes to update our main dining experience. More information will be available once we are ready to begin piloting those changes and that may possibly come this week so stay tuned. Oh my word...what kind of answer is that? Glad I wasn't holding my breath for that announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flydude1063 Posted November 5, 2013 #35 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Not just for better rooms. A premium dining plan offered to anyone willing to purchase it. This already exists at land resorts. Some of us don't want the $50 per day fare to get $50 per day fare. If your happy with ribs, fried chicken, meatloaf, and flat iron steaks, simply choose that plan. If you want cuisine different than ribs, fried chicken, meatloaf, and flat iron steaks, why are you cruising with Carvnival to begin with? We go into a Carnival cruise knowing ahead of time that the food is going be lackluster. We've come to expect it. But you also usually get lower rates than the others. You have to take the good with the bad. I seriously doubt they are going to announce great new menus, and better quality food. But we can hope anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsastic Posted November 5, 2013 #36 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I like the idea of a higher cost/ separate dinning room .. sorta like celeb's it would keep fares low and people could choose if they would care for flat iron/meatloaf / or perhaps something that's a bit more quality and expensive . best of two worlds... BTW the people complaining about meetings are either not invited to them or not effective in them :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted November 5, 2013 #37 Share Posted November 5, 2013 If you want cuisine different than ribs, fried chicken, meatloaf, and flat iron steaks, why are you cruising with Carvnival to begin with? We go into a Carnival cruise knowing ahead of time that the food is going be lackluster. We've come to expect it. But you also usually get lower rates than the others. You have to take the good with the bad. I seriously doubt they are going to announce great new menus, and better quality food. But we can hope anyway! Tahts actually a good idea. It would draw back thise that left when Carnival went generic. Those who want the basic plan can keep the basic plan. Except nothing says this is even in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nylori Posted November 5, 2013 #38 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Just a few changes on every course of the menu would be nice. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out to take away items people never order and replace them. And people have been complaining about ribs on elegant night for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliot Ness Posted November 5, 2013 #39 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I don't really have a problem with Carnival's food, and see no issue with offering items such as ribs, fried chicken, meatloaf, and flat iron steaks. Some people like those items and even though I don't order it I don't mind it being on the menu. If you don't like it don't order it. If someone wants more upscale they can eat in the steakhouse as many nights as they'd like. I really like the pumpkin soup, prime rib, lobster, and chateaubriand just to name a few. In fact I think the prime rib on my last couple of cruises has improved getting it cooked the way I like. What I would like to see is a decreased workload on the servers. The new three person teams only work well when each of the three is very good at what they do, but even then they have too many seats to keep up with. Well, I do regret the flat iron steak replacing the strip, but if I want a good steak it is only a few decks away at the steakhouse. Not every change Carnival makes is bad. Guy's Burgers and the Blue Iguana Cantina seem to be pretty popular; I'll be able to judge those and the current MDR menus next week :D John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted November 5, 2013 #40 Share Posted November 5, 2013 it would keep fares low and people could choose if they would care for flat iron/meatloaf / or perhaps something that's a bit more quality and expensive . b CCL is a for profit corporation- the last thing they want is low prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSeattle Posted November 5, 2013 #41 Share Posted November 5, 2013 CCL is a for profit corporation- the last thing they want is low prices. Ever hear of Wal-Mart, or Microsoft? :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsastic Posted November 5, 2013 #42 Share Posted November 5, 2013 CCL is a for profit corporation- the last thing they want is low prices. Actually being a for profit corp they are interested in profitably and increasing margins and shareholder value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude918 Posted November 5, 2013 #43 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I like the idea of a higher cost/ separate dinning room .. sorta like celeb's it would keep fares low and people could choose if they would care for flat iron/meatloaf / or perhaps something that's a bit more quality and expensive . best of two worlds... BTW the people complaining about meetings are either not invited to them or not effective in them :D Since we're diving the dining room by class, why don't we divide the decks by class: those who want to pay more can have the better decks, pools and chairs /endsarcasm c'mon man. Divided dining rooms? High and low class dining. That is getting a little extreme imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted November 5, 2013 #44 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Since we're diving the dining room by class, why don't we divide the decks by class: those who want to pay more can have the better decks, pools and chairs /endsarcasm c'mon man. Divided dining rooms? High and low class dining. That is getting a little extreme imo Isn't it already like that? Suite vs inside cabin... NCL has the Haven area. Isn't that like a first class separation? Not saying I agree with it or not. Just pointing out that it kind of already exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude918 Posted November 5, 2013 #45 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Isn't it already like that? Suite vs inside cabin... NCL has the Haven area. Isn't that like a first class separation? Not saying I agree with it or not. Just pointing out that it kind of already exist. No idea what the Haven area is. Enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted November 5, 2013 #46 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Isn't it already like that? Suite vs inside cabin... NCL has the Haven area. Isn't that like a first class separation? Not saying I agree with it or not. Just pointing out that it kind of already exist. Not on Carnival If people want different class of service that is what Cunard is for NCL does have the Haven Really nice and way to much money for us to spend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted November 5, 2013 #47 Share Posted November 5, 2013 No idea what the Haven area is. Enlighten me. Private area for suite guest. Pool, hot tub, etc..... I have never been in there but have read about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronandannette Posted November 5, 2013 #48 Share Posted November 5, 2013 No idea what the Haven area is. Enlighten me. It's an NCL thing...a private sun/pool deck and dining facilities with full-time butler and concierge service for suite guests only (and their suites are LIGHTYEARS better than Carnivals and also MASSIVELY more expensive). At this point with the level of accomodation and services available to suite guests on NCL it is basically as close as any mainstream cruiseline can come to offering a two-class system. That's OK with me...I'd book it if I could afford to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted November 5, 2013 #49 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Not on CarnivalIf people want different class of service that is what Cunard is for NCL does have the Haven Really nice and way to much money for us to spend Carnival has suites and pay resterants that are better. All geared for those with extra money. If you can't afford it you stay in an inside cabin and eat at the MDR. So in a way the are seperated by class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemus Posted November 5, 2013 #50 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) :eek: Edited November 5, 2013 by Artemus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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