acton1776 Posted February 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2014 We are booked on the Dawn in June. I have heard thast there is no longer any midnight chocolate buffet. Would anyone be able to confirm this for me? I hope it's not true as my DW will be devistated!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted February 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Was one last march 2013 just not at midnight more like 930 10 Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted February 19, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) On smaller, older ships (not the new megaships) there usually is a chokoholic buffet but as said, it's not at midnight but earlier in the evening. Edited February 19, 2014 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Wang Posted February 19, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) We were on the Dawn 1st week of Feb 2014 and yes they have the Choc. Buffet. It was on 1 night only after 10pm and it was not worth the wait. The chocolate choices were awful I'm sad to say and the line was mobbed. Maybe because I expected better but it still just didn't taste right. Almost like they forgot to add sugar.:mad: Edited February 19, 2014 by Hey Wang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted February 19, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Last October, the Dawn had a chocolate buffet but just 2 weeks ago on the Sun, it had been discontinued and instead an enhanced chocolate dessert selection was offered during dinner in the dining rooms. I understand they had 2 extra waitstaff for the chocolate selections. While we didn't eat in the dining rooms that evening (Cagney's instead), it must've cut down on the excessive chocolate consumption/waste as I did not see any chocolate trashed in the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acton1776 Posted February 19, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thank you everyone for your quick replies. We will have to check it out and see how it goes. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted February 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2014 It was on 1 night only after 10pm and it was not worth the wait. The chocolate choices was awful I'm sad to say and the line was mobbed. Maybe because I expected better but it still just didn't taste right. Almost like they forgot to add sugar.:mad: Totally agree! I was pretty to look at but that's about all. The displays were a nice photo op but you had to get there early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khirschman Posted February 19, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2014 When are you going in June.. we are book for JUne 13th will be our 2nd time on the Dawn. Cant wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDIANA JOE Posted February 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2014 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1791916 Come join our rollcall for this cruise if interested.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion3 Posted February 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2014 We were in a suite and thus were invited a half hour before the general public. It was pretty and we were #2 through the line but even with no mob it wasn't really all that great or worth the effort. A few items were good, most OK, and some not good at all. Its amazing how good looking cruise lines can make the desserts look but many times they lack taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acton1776 Posted February 19, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted February 19, 2014 When are you going in June.. we are book for JUne 13th will be our 2nd time on the Dawn. Cant wait!! We are going the week before you. I can't wait!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISNEY1975 Posted February 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Was one last march 2013 just not at midnight more like 930 10 Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Same in June 2013! It was earlier and nothing like years past. It was not in a MDR, but at the buffet. Choices were limited and not really good (tasting). And no chocolate fountain :(! I wouldn't be surprised if it is now gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted February 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Same in June 2013! It was earlier and nothing like years past. It was not in a MDR, but at the buffet. Choices were limited and not really good (tasting). And no chocolate fountain :(! I wouldn't be surprised if it is now gone! I've been to 3. Dawn and 2 on the sun didn't like the taste of anything. For the most part Wouldn't be a big loss if it's gone.. IMO Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinaS Posted February 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've been to 3. Dawn and 2 on the sun didn't like the taste of anything. For the most part Wouldn't be a big loss if it's gone.. IMO Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I was on both the Dawn and the Gem - and the chocolate buffet was probably the worst food we had on either ship. It was a really BEAUTIFUL display, but nothing tasted even remotely as good as it looked. We'll be skipping it on the Gem this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted February 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) For a contrary view. We were on the Jewel this recent December. Got in early. It was one of the largest we've ever had and about half the food was between very good and great. Some of the other, not so much. However, within 15 minutes of opening the doors to the public, it was destroyed. Food everywhere, plates piled with 10-12 items on them. Kids and adults wrecking the displays. Pretty ugly! And it is no longer in the MDR but the buffet. Edited February 19, 2014 by rvsullivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted February 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 19, 2014 We were on the Dawn 1st week of Feb 2014 and yes they have the Choc. Buffet.It was on 1 night only after 10pm and it was not worth the wait. The chocolate choices were awful I'm sad to say and the line was mobbed. Maybe because I expected better but it still just didn't taste right. Almost like they forgot to add sugar.:mad: They didn't forget, sugar is expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlyn Posted February 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Just off the Dawn 2 weeks ago, I think it was Thursday at around 7. It was pretty but have to agree there was not much available that tasted very good. There was indeed a chocolate fountain with different little tidbits to have the server dip for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb718 Posted February 20, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) A tip for the Dawn chocolate buffets -- avoid the layer cakes and/or tortes. Yes, they look great but the payoff in chocolate flavor is not worth the carbs. Cheesecakes are slightly better tasting - not so much for the chocolate flavor but if you like cheesecake, they're OK. Any chocolate covered fruit tasted good, but can be messy. The mousse with strawberries was good - as were the eclairs and creampuffs stuffed with mousse. Surprisingly, the best tasting chocolate flavor were in the dark chocolate rice-crispy like squares. There are also several white chocolate items but I'm not big on white chocolate so I can't comment on them. Edited February 20, 2014 by rpb718 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenN Posted February 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I know this sounds crazy but is there anything sugarfree? Just diagnosed with diabitis and going nuts. Sailing on the Dawn in April for 12 days. This is going to be tough. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted February 20, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I know this sounds crazy but is there anything sugarfree? Just diagnosed with diabitis and going nuts. Sailing on the Dawn in April for 12 days. This is going to be tough.Any suggestions? NCL always has sugar-free desserts available so I'm sure they'll have a selection on the chocolate buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted February 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 20, 2014 NCL always has sugar-free desserts available so I'm sure they'll have a selection on the chocolate buffet. Yes, they have some sugar-free items at the chocolate buffet. However, the sugared selections are mostly terrible and the sugar-free are much worse. Like eating play doh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted February 20, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2014 A staff member on my last Gem cruise told me that 3 or 4 years back Ncl had a "deal" with Hershey for the chocolate but for almost two years now they use generic "no name" chocolate and he compared it to wax... First, I have a sweet tooth and 95% of the desserts in that buffet are awful. Second, I cant believe how people could fill entire large plates with 6" high of food all pilled-up...disgusting Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Wang Posted February 20, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 20, 2014 A staff member on my last Gem cruise told me that 3 or 4 years back Ncl had a "deal" with Hershey for the chocolate but for almost two years now they use generic "no name" chocolate and he compared it to wax... First, I have a sweet tooth and 95% of the desserts in that buffet are awful. Second, I cant believe how people could fill entire large plates with 6" high of food all pilled-up...disgusting Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Yeah I agree. It was like starving savages that come out once every 3 months to eat..... Lol :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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