BeaverPT Posted February 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2023 With the Bottomless Bubbles package will they add grenadine to the sodas to make Shirly Temples? Are there any other specialty type drinks they will do with the soda package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted February 11, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) They wouldn't for my granddaughter. But I can't say for different ships. I actually find the wait to use bottomless bubbles a problem with the bartenders. They wait on the drinkers first because of possible tips. Mostly ignored my Granddaughter. Couldn't get anyone on lido to help her at all. Edited February 11, 2023 by BasicSailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailin_Pirate Posted February 11, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2023 This question is one of those that always causes issues. This site has a handful of posts already about it. A lot will say yes and as already seen some will say no. Carnival isn't know to enforce their own policy and the policy of bubbles is clearly spelled out on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted February 11, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) By the book, Bubbles just includes sodas by the glass. No flavor shots, no cherries, etc. Some bartenders may do it but they are the exception, not the rule. It would be nice if Carnival would install Freestyle (or whatever Pepsi's alternative is I guess) so people can make their own mixtures. They'd certainly sell more soda, but they'd also probably have bartenders upset because they'd miss out on gratuities. Edited February 11, 2023 by mz-s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted February 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 12, 2023 12 hours ago, mz-s said: By the book, Bubbles just includes sodas by the glass. No flavor shots, no cherries, etc. Some bartenders may do it but they are the exception, not the rule. My sister had no problem and we both had Bottomless Bubbles. Her favorite was Cherry Coke Zero, and the bartender apologized and said "Sorry, we only have Coke Zero." So, we turned around, came back and asked if she could get a "Coke Zero with grenadine." "Of course!" 😄 This was, of course, back in the Golden Age when Carnival still used Coke products. 12 hours ago, mz-s said: It would be nice if Carnival would install Freestyle (or whatever Pepsi's alternative is I guess) so people can make their own mixtures. They'd certainly sell more soda, but they'd also probably have bartenders upset because they'd miss out on gratuities. As far as I know, Pepsi does not have an equivalent and Coca-Cola patented and trademarked the machines. The price may have dropped on them by now, but originally, they cost $60,000 each if you bought them outright...which most restaurants did not do, opting instead to pay a $300/month surcharge on the lease/rental. Carnival does many, MANY things better than Royal, but having just stepped off Freedom of the Seas last week, soda packages and access to the bubbles is NOT one of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted February 12, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 12, 2023 They allowed grenadine in dd's soda last week on Spirit. Guess it is whatever the bartender wants to do, or how much they want to extend themselves. Then again, a $1 tip now and then always works! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted February 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Pellaz said: My sister had no problem and we both had Bottomless Bubbles. Her favorite was Cherry Coke Zero, and the bartender apologized and said "Sorry, we only have Coke Zero." So, we turned around, came back and asked if she could get a "Coke Zero with grenadine." "Of course!" 😄 This was, of course, back in the Golden Age when Carnival still used Coke products. As far as I know, Pepsi does not have an equivalent and Coca-Cola patented and trademarked the machines. The price may have dropped on them by now, but originally, they cost $60,000 each if you bought them outright...which most restaurants did not do, opting instead to pay a $300/month surcharge on the lease/rental. Carnival does many, MANY things better than Royal, but having just stepped off Freedom of the Seas last week, soda packages and access to the bubbles is NOT one of them. https://www.pepsispire.com/ seems close enough I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyglow Posted February 12, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Pellaz said: My sister had no problem and we both had Bottomless Bubbles. Her favorite was Cherry Coke Zero, and the bartender apologized and said "Sorry, we only have Coke Zero." So, we turned around, came back and asked if she could get a "Coke Zero with grenadine." "Of course!" 😄 I assume she knew that once you add grenadine, it is no longer zero sugar. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted February 12, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 12, 2023 6 hours ago, mz-s said: https://www.pepsispire.com/ seems close enough I reckon Hmm, interesting. There are only five in all of Georgia and none that close to me. It'd be fun to try one out. They seem more oriented toward adding flavor "shots" (three max) to existing drinks. There wasn't too much info on that site, or at least, if there was, it was buried under slow, annoying graphics. I hope their machines are faster-processing than that. 🙂 6 hours ago, staceyglow said: I assume she knew that once you add grenadine, it is no longer zero sugar. 😊 Lol, truth! --But the number of added sugar calories should be fairly low. It's only 10 calories or so if you choose a flavoring in a Freestyle machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllekaren Posted February 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I just read Juice is now included in the Bubbles package. Does it mean we can no longer get free juice on Lido? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sra12574 Posted February 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, mllekaren said: I just read Juice is now included in the Bubbles package. Does it mean we can no longer get free juice on Lido? I believe the juice they may be refering to is juice at the mdr during dinner, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted February 22, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, mllekaren said: I just read Juice is now included in the Bubbles package. Does it mean we can no longer get free juice on Lido? Yes, you can still get included juices at breakfast on the Lido. There are juices available at all of the bars (and different types of juices than are offered on the Lido) all day. Those are included with BB. Edited February 22, 2023 by Schoifmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted February 23, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 23, 2023 When my daughter was younger they did it for her almost always, but now that she is an adult they seldom agree and she just stopped asking eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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