mohawk1129 Posted July 31, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2023 We haven't cruised Carnival since 2017 Are booked on the Magic in 2024 What changes should we expect ? especially since the Pandemic? TY Can't wait to go again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heath7767 Posted July 31, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Our timeline of past cruising is the same, and we're also cruising on the Magic in 2024, so I'm interested to see the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted July 31, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2023 No tablecloths (can't remember when that started) Once-a-day cabin service No free room service other than continental breakfast You request MDR tables via the Hub app instead of standing in line New menus for both MDR dinner (currently being rolled out) and Seaday Brunch Lobster is only served on cruises 7 days or longer (on 2nd formal night) $5 charge for more than two entrees (still unlimited apps & desserts) Loyalty gifts are no longer in your cabin when you arrive, you have to go pick them up from various locations (pin & gift from the photo center, water from a bar) I'm sure there are more, but that's all I can think of now. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk1129 Posted July 31, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted July 31, 2023 thank you for the input Will you still be seated if you don't use the hub? We have your time dining We have a 6 day cruise Does that mean no formal night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted July 31, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, mohawk1129 said: thank you for the input Will you still be seated if you don't use the hub? We have your time dining We have a 6 day cruise Does that mean no formal night? You might be able to request a table in person, but I bet it would be a longer wait since everything is designed to run through the app now. You should have one formal night on a 6-night cruise, but no lobster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MisterOJ2 Posted July 31, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, TravelGirlinDallas said: You should have one formal night on a 6-night cruise, but no lobster. Has this changed really recently? I thought five-night cruises had one formal night and six-nights or more had two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&LMom Posted July 31, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2023 No more 24 hour pizza or ice cream. I think pizza closes at 4am and ice cream midnight. Formal night is now elegant night and not enforced. You will see anything from shorts to formal wear. No more hairy chest contest or mixology contest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted July 31, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, MisterOJ2 said: Has this changed really recently? I thought five-night cruises had one formal night and six-nights or more had two? The last six-night I was on in 2021 only had one, but it could have changed since then since that was right after the re-opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted July 31, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2023 https://www.carnival.com/help?topicid=1093 On certain special nights, our main dining rooms celebrate our Cruise Elegant festivities and we invite guests to enjoy a special night out in a sharp and chic way. 5 days or shorter cruises will have one Cruise Elegant evening 6 days or longer cruises will have two Cruise Elegant evenings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 31, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Unless its changed does bacon still take a vacation every other morning in the buffet. That's one I miss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted July 31, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2023 33 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Unless its changed does bacon still take a vacation every other morning in the buffet. That's one I miss. Yes. At least that’s what I’ve been noticing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted July 31, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Post pandemic, muster drill is now self muster. You visit your muster station once on board and check-in and watch a short demo on putting on life jacket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyJane Posted August 1, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, firefly333 said: Unless its changed does bacon still take a vacation every other morning in the buffet. That's one I miss. Yes, but it's available every morning in the MDR for either breakfast or brunch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettysuetraveler Posted August 1, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 1, 2023 are we allowed to choose if we get morning or evening cleaning service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxr133 Posted August 1, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 1, 2023 oh and no more noon time hairy chest/ belly flop contests 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 1, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 1, 2023 The smoking policy changed. No smoking in any cabins or balcony. more included food options like guys and blue iguana. Sea day brunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted August 1, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 1, 2023 6 hours ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said: https://www.carnival.com/help?topicid=1093 On certain special nights, our main dining rooms celebrate our Cruise Elegant festivities and we invite guests to enjoy a special night out in a sharp and chic way. 5 days or shorter cruises will have one Cruise Elegant evening 6 days or longer cruises will have two Cruise Elegant evenings Elegant night is over rated. Can come in your birthday suit at this point but at least you get a table cloth to cover the table. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted August 1, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 1, 2023 It is really too many to list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 1, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, bettysuetraveler said: are we allowed to choose if we get morning or evening cleaning service? Most RS will subtly push for morning. Edited August 1, 2023 by jimbo5544 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 1, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 1, 2023 To my friends point, there are changes, but most are minimal in nature. Cruising has always been evolving, but covid hell escalating some things, it happens when you are forced to suspend for 19 months and rack up 25+ bill in debt. To the ops question, things have changed, but changes are small in nature and we can cruise. So OP, go enjoy your cruise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AllgoodOnTheRoad Posted August 1, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 1, 2023 People have made a very good list above, the biggest change is the food, it is just not the quality or quantity it used to be, but you can still have an amazing cruise. I really miss the twice a day room service also, but I just tell my steward I need at least three towels per person per day and when he leaves them does not matter to me. I hang towels at home, but they just do not dry in a cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 1, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 1, 2023 More than half of the stuff listed here hasn't really changed since 2017 or you probably wouldn't have noticed otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk1129 Posted August 1, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Thank you all! I would not have known about using the HUB for reservations, the new muster drill or the no lobster on 6 day cruise 😔 until I boarded You've all been great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted August 1, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, mohawk1129 said: Thank you all! I would not have known about using the HUB for reservations, the new muster drill or the no lobster on 6 day cruise 😔 until I boarded You've all been great! You can order select "Steakhouse" entrees at MDR dinners for an upcharge, like $20 I believe. I haven't done this yet so I don't know if it's worth it. Have a great cruise!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MisterOJ2 Posted August 1, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, mohawk1129 said: Thank you all! I would not have known about using the HUB for reservations, the new muster drill or the no lobster on 6 day cruise 😔 until I boarded You've all been great! I'm pretty sure there will be lobster. Since there's two elegant nights on six-day cruises, lobster should be served on the first one. Edited August 1, 2023 by MisterOJ2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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