Je Souhaite Posted April 25, 2016 #26 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Can you imagine paying that very high price for a beer that has been hot, cold, hot, cold, hot, cold..................:eek: We call that skunking. I always wondered if people realized they were ruining the beer by doing that; not that I've ever bought a less than cold beer out of one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted April 25, 2016 #27 Share Posted April 25, 2016 In January the Magic was still stocked. At first, I wasn't a fan of this idea if it is the sign of things to come. However, the more I thought about it maybe it is a good idea. First, think of all the man hours saved by not having to stock/unstock it and inventory the contents. I usually buy a few 4-packs of beer pre-cruise and the water package for the room. Then I get stuck rotating warm beers a few at a time into the small open space in the fridge, same with the waters. Now, I am thinking this isn't a bad idea. I wonder if it also has anything to do with encouraging the purchase of drink packages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted April 25, 2016 #28 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Can you imagine paying that very high price for a beer that has been hot, cold, hot, cold, hot, cold..................:eek: Just one of the MANY reasons we would never purchase anything from the minibar. No idea how fresh it is or how many times it's been been and out of refrigeration. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted April 25, 2016 #29 Share Posted April 25, 2016 What do you think they did with them after they take everything out? Years ago we asked that the mini bar be emptied. They took everything out and put it all in one of the desk drawers. I am positive that stuff got loaded right back in when we left.... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted April 25, 2016 #30 Share Posted April 25, 2016 In January the Magic was still stocked. At first, I wasn't a fan of this idea if it is the sign of things to come. However, the more I thought about it maybe it is a good idea. First, think of all the man hours saved by not having to stock/unstock it and inventory the contents. I usually buy a few 4-packs of beer pre-cruise and the water package for the room. Then I get stuck rotating warm beers a few at a time into the small open space in the fridge, same with the waters. Now, I am thinking this isn't a bad idea. I wonder if it also has anything to do with encouraging the purchase of drink packages? I think it's 100% good idea and can't think of any correlation between empty fridges and the drink package. Maybe the room stewards shared how often the drinks are taken out only for them to put the stuff back in again. Rinse, wash, repeat. Just leave them empty works for most everyone. Put whatever you want in there or nothing at all. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted April 25, 2016 #31 Share Posted April 25, 2016 He already stated that all mini fridges will be empty on embarkation. However, it seems like it hasn't been implemented fleet wide yet. Glad to see this change. We always empty it out to put our own stuff in it and will save us the trouble of taking it out and the steward putting stuff back in when we leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxinspace Posted April 25, 2016 #32 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Love this idea. We travel with a toddler and while she didn't find the fridge on our last cruise, I'm sure she will. I'd rather be able to use the fridge for our stuff and not have to worry what she might be getting into!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted April 25, 2016 #33 Share Posted April 25, 2016 On the Sunshine in January our balcony cabin refrig was empty which made us very happy :D I loaded it with bottles of water from the 12 pack we'd purchased onboard and it was great to be able to pull out a nice cold bottle of water at will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1midsun Posted April 25, 2016 #34 Share Posted April 25, 2016 We were on the Breeze in February, I couldn't tell you if the fridge was empty or full. Never even opened it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostPuppy Posted April 25, 2016 #35 Share Posted April 25, 2016 So what happens if I desire a Gin & Tonic on my balcony at 11 at night? Can I request the normal Mini-bar configuration instead of the empty fridge? Never did understand why people thought it was "beneath them" to empty the mini-bar themselves (oh steward!, please prostate yourself and empty out my mini-bar, I'll reward you handsomely with a $1.00 tip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted April 25, 2016 #36 Share Posted April 25, 2016 So what happens if I desire a Gin & Tonic on my balcony at 11 at night? Can I request the normal Mini-bar configuration instead of the empty fridge? Never did understand why people thought it was "beneath them" to empty the mini-bar themselves (oh steward!, please prostate yourself and empty out my mini-bar, I'll reward you handsomely with a $1.00 tip). You can walk to a bar and get the drink. Or get one on your way back to the cabin. Who ever said emptying out the fridge was beneath them? Is going to get your own drink beneath you? I doubt it. I think it's just the point that they noticed most people didn't use the stuff so just let people put what they want in there. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted April 25, 2016 #37 Share Posted April 25, 2016 So what happens if I desire a Gin & Tonic on my balcony at 11 at night? Can I request the normal Mini-bar configuration instead of the empty fridge? Never did understand why people thought it was "beneath them" to empty the mini-bar themselves (oh steward!, please prostate yourself and empty out my mini-bar, I'll reward you handsomely with a $1.00 tip). The main reason I asked them to empty it was so that I couldn't be held responsible if something went missing. They moved it so they knew what was there. Plus I never knew really where to put it. Oftentimes it would end up in a bag under the bed. I'm not sure about the drink part. Perhaps you could order one from room service? I honestly don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted April 25, 2016 #38 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I also prefer them empty, I don't drink soda, I have the Cheers program so no need to use the liquor in the cabin, I don't really use my balcony to want a drink on it but if I do, I would just go get one since the Lido deck is only one deck above me and there are many places there to get a drink. Now that the Cheers program includes water/vitamin water I can get a couple of those and keep them in my cabin and not need to go crazy figuring out how to get them in without moving the other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted April 25, 2016 #39 Share Posted April 25, 2016 JH posted on his FB page that all shios should have empty fridges by the end of the month. We'll see if everyone got the memo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzlinda Posted April 25, 2016 #40 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I bet they aren't making much money on those minibars or they wouldn't be making this change, and it's a PITA for the steward to be emptying and filling them. And now that bottled water is so cheap (I know it went up a dollar but it's still cheap), I bet more people are buying it and asking the steward to bring ice. So if the frig' starts out empty and my bottled water goes in it, that's 2 less tasks for the stewards. It seems like they are pretty overworked so it's nice to see Carnival taking something off their plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted April 25, 2016 #41 Share Posted April 25, 2016 We call that skunking. I always wondered if people realized they were ruining the beer by doing that; not that I've ever bought a less than cold beer out of one of them FYI: Skunking is only a concern with bottled beer (especially beers in light-couloured or clear bottles), not canned. Skunking is caused by light, not temperature.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 25, 2016 #42 Share Posted April 25, 2016 FYI: Skunking is only a concern with bottled beer (especially beers in light-couloured or clear bottles), not canned. Skunking is caused by light, not temperature.;) I did not know that, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted April 25, 2016 #43 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I did not know that, thanks You're welcome.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florings Posted April 25, 2016 #44 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I forgot there was a mini-fridge on my last cruise! They don't make the water or soda cold enough for me, anyway. I will still need ice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventhwardhustler Posted April 26, 2016 #45 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Was just curious as I hadn't seen a topic related to this. Just wanted to know if anybody recently off a cruise (specifically Liberty) has embarked with their mini bar fridge thing already empty? Also if it is empty, to get it stocked like normal do you contact your steward or room service or guest services? it was just announced on john heald's FB page that, effective the end of the month, they will no longer stock. it will be the policy but i may have the effective date wrong. check his FB page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted April 26, 2016 #46 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) I am still feeling it's a way to layoff staff and save money. But that's just my opinion. Maybe next they will hand out bar soap at check-in! Wait, I got it how about a self serve grill area where you can grill your own hot dogs? They can charge $10 a dog that you cook yourself. But wait, I see an entire cottage industry designing Rum Runners for hot dogs. Damn, I'm getting rich just thinking about it. Edited April 26, 2016 by jamesr3939 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpster Posted April 26, 2016 #47 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Neither of our cabins this last week on Magic had anything in the mini bar. When I asked our steward why, he said it was a revenue decision, and that most people asked for the stuff to be removed anyway. He did say you could ask for it to be filled. Anyway, thats what he said. I never used it and its a good thing too, the mini box/fridge/bar is not working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 26, 2016 #48 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I am still feeling it's a way to layoff staff and save money. But that's just my opinion. Maybe next they will hand out bar soap at check-in! Wait, I got it how about a self serve grill area where you can grill your own hot dogs? They can charge $10 a dog that you cook yourself. But wait, I see an entire cottage industry designing Rum Runners for hot dogs. Damn, I'm getting rich just thinking about it. How the heck is this a layoff staff thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted April 26, 2016 #49 Share Posted April 26, 2016 How the heck is this a layoff staff thing? Dontcha know... everything can be spun to be a "layoff to save money" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 26, 2016 #50 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Dontcha know... everything can be spun to be a "layoff to save money" thing. I do believe you are correct.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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