tea4ular Posted May 29, 2018 #26 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Midnight buffet. Ah yes! The incredible midnight buffet. I remember waking my daughter up (she was 8 on our first cruise together) to go to this. I loved how they would let us all line up to go around to take pictures, and ooh and aah, before anyone touched a single thing. They really were awe-inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schazzy Posted May 29, 2018 #27 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Honestly the only thing that I truly miss is the fruit punch they had at the Lido restaurant. In the afternoons, it was the only included beverage that was worth drinking. Also, I remember when I first started cruising, at Lido breakfast there was more juice variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBCruiseLover Posted May 29, 2018 #28 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I miss the watercolor prints of the ship that we were given at the end of dinner in the MDR on the last night. They were beautiful. I still have all the ones from our first 4 or 5 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTravelista Posted May 29, 2018 #29 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Honestly the only thing that I truly miss is the fruit punch they had at the Lido restaurant. In the afternoons, it was the only included beverage that was worth drinking. Also, I remember when I first started cruising, at Lido breakfast there was more juice variety. How could I forget the fruit punch. This is near the top of my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted May 30, 2018 #30 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Ditto this! Also, the steel drum music on the Lido deck, instead of the way-too-loud hip hop (or whatever the stuff is called that's blaring at an ear-splitting decibel). I agree. Once you hear the steel drum music, you know you are headed to the Caribbean. I miss the watercolor prints of the ship that we were given at the end of dinner in the MDR on the last night. They were beautiful. I still have all the ones from our first 4 or 5 cruises. When they gave them out on the last night, we always had our wait staff sign them. I also miss the white photo albums they use to sell. It had a picture of that particular ship on the cover and there was a place inside for writing the itinerary and a pocket for things like the tri-fold ship layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted May 30, 2018 #31 Share Posted May 30, 2018 The Platinums/Diamond party is FAR better than the old Past Guest Party. It may be better, but the point is that they are ONLY including Platinum and Diamonds, and the rest of us are not invited. That was the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted May 30, 2018 #32 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I agree. Once you hear the steel drum music, you know you are headed to the Caribbean. When they gave them out on the last night, we always had our wait staff sign them. I also miss the white photo albums they use to sell. It had a picture of that particular ship on the cover and there was a place inside for writing the itinerary and a pocket for things like the tri-fold ship layout. I almost forgot about those! You mean no steel drum music anymore??? My last Carnival cruise was in 2007, but returning in 2019, and I loved that music. 😢 I also have several of the watercolor prints of the ships. Nice, but I could live without them. I’m just still bummed that we no longer get the free cocktail parties and only Platinum and Diamond get them! I even went on a cruise marketed as a “Past Cruiser Cruise” in 2004 from NYC to Nova Scotia on the Victory. At that time, that was my 4th Carnival Cruise, but I had a SUPER rate ($400 for the 2 of us in an ocean view cabin), and they gave us a TON of gifts! Now, they only do those things for Platinum and Diamond. Too sad. 😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotRob Posted May 30, 2018 #33 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I almost forgot about those! You mean no steel drum music anymore??? My last Carnival cruise was in 2007, but returning in 2019, and I loved that music. 😢I also have several of the watercolor prints of the ships. Nice, but I could live without them. I’m just still bummed that we no longer get the free cocktail parties and only Platinum and Diamond get them! I even went on a cruise marketed as a “Past Cruiser Cruise” in 2004 from NYC to Nova Scotia on the Victory. At that time, that was my 4th Carnival Cruise, but I had a SUPER rate ($400 for the 2 of us in an ocean view cabin), and they gave us a TON of gifts! Now, they only do those things for Platinum and Diamond. Too sad. 😥 Nonsense! I was just on the Glory last week and they had a steel drummer who rotated between the Lido deck and casino bar all week long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPiglet Posted May 30, 2018 #34 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Smoked salmon for a breakfast on the room service menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted May 30, 2018 #35 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I almost forgot about those! You mean no steel drum music anymore??? My last Carnival cruise was in 2007, but returning in 2019, and I loved that music. 😢I also have several of the watercolor prints of the ships. Nice, but I could live without them. I’m just still bummed that we no longer get the free cocktail parties and only Platinum and Diamond get them! I even went on a cruise marketed as a “Past Cruiser Cruise” in 2004 from NYC to Nova Scotia on the Victory. At that time, that was my 4th Carnival Cruise, but I had a SUPER rate ($400 for the 2 of us in an ocean view cabin), and they gave us a TON of gifts! Now, they only do those things for Platinum and Diamond. Too sad. 😥 There was a guy (David) playing steel drums on Lido during embarkation on the Glory in April. Heck, I even requested a song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotRob Posted May 30, 2018 #36 Share Posted May 30, 2018 There was a guy (David) playing steel drums on Lido during embarkation on the Glory in April. Heck, I even requested a song! Yup that's him. Still there as of last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted May 30, 2018 #37 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Nonsense! I was just on the Glory last week and they had a steel drummer who rotated between the Lido deck and casino bar all week long. Well, that’s good to hear! I’m on the Breeze in March 2019 and the Magic in April 2020 (for my 50th Anniversary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzlover7 Posted May 30, 2018 #38 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Smoked Salmon for breakfast and definitely the Steel Drum music. I have heard some ships have them again. Hopefully the Horizon will have it in July. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanaire Posted May 30, 2018 #39 Share Posted May 30, 2018 1. Chocolates at your bed 2. Roasted Pumpkin Soup 3. Live musicians on Lido 4. Cheaper Bingo cards 5. Chicken & Steak. sandwiches on Lido Sent from my LG-LS993 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted May 30, 2018 #40 Share Posted May 30, 2018 They may have added the steel drums back. For two or three of our cruises, they did not have any at all. I know there were a lot of complaints registered because they did away with them. It use to be a whole band with two or three steel drums. On our last cruise, it was one guy and he only played once or twice on the Lido deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Hogs Posted May 30, 2018 #41 Share Posted May 30, 2018 They may have added the steel drums back. For two or three of our cruises, they did not have any at all. I know there were a lot of complaints registered because they did away with them. It use to be a whole band with two or three steel drums. On our last cruise, it was one guy and he only played once or twice on the Lido deck. Steel drums play everyday , on The Breeze ..no lack of them ,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolR Posted May 31, 2018 #42 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Tablecloths in the mdrMore servers and less tables in for them in the mdr. Yes yes yes to both!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threadcrapper Posted May 31, 2018 #43 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Midnight buffet. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfaerie Posted May 31, 2018 #44 Share Posted May 31, 2018 wow, makes me kind of sad because I forgot about some of these. (fruit punch!) Now it makes me wish we had them back! The disappearance of so many little things we no longer get won't cure my cruise addiction but when you add them all up, there sure is alot. I used to feel like I snagged some really great deals too as far as pricing goes but not so much anymore. Miss those bathroom clamshells full of goodies. They had a particular brand of womens razors that were deadly sharp. I have a fairy tatoo on my leg with a missing eye to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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