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The cake pops are really simple and easy to make...there are recipes online ;)

It's basically baking a cake, crumbling the whole cake in a bowl, pick a tub of icing, mix into the crumbled cake. (The icing is how they stay so moist)

Put mix into fridge until cold, then roll into balls (will be a bit sticky)

Then rec hill the balls, and dip into chocolate.

Takes a little time, but soo worth it !

Thanks for the great review, we are sailing on Valor in September, my first cruise ! I am thankful for CC, I'd have been lost without all this great info !

We will be on the Valor Sept 2015

Anyone have a copy the room service menu/options..or an idea of what's offered. I was curious about snacks also as someone said they offer them.

Would you say it's a ton of walking from place to place ? We have a balcony cabin on the lido deck, was trying to centrally located to limit my walking...would love to hear if anyone has thoughts on this :)

Favorite shows to see ? Quiet spots ? Any tips for first time cruiser on the Valor ?

Thanks in advance :cool:

Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions and tips.I have my first cruise in September to the Western Carribean and can't wait to enjoy it with all the great dos and donts .

If you do anytime seating for dinner ...can you still do a reservation time that day if you know when you want to eat, or is it just show up and wait.

I've seen mention of Bingo being expensive, anyone able to give an idea of cost ?

Thanks again for all the help !

Kym

Hi everyone, I am so thankful to have found CC !

I have spent the last month reading reviews and posts.

I will be going on my first cruise in September 2015 on Carnival Valor thanks to a good friends generosity.

We are doing the Western Cruise, and plan to do these tours/excursions.

1. Cozumel ... Chankanaab park and dolphin encounter

2. Belize...with all the reports of it being unsafe, we are thinking of a stay in port day( chocolate tour) with some quiet time on the boat. Anyone wish to give their opinion on a Belize ?

3. mahogany Bay, Roatan... Bodden tour guide

4. costa Maya....blue Kay

I would appreciate any feedback your willing to share with me :)

;)I have a few questions ;)

A. If we do excursions, like Chankanaab park/dolphin encounter, and the cruise line states it is 3 hours long. Is it possible to stay longer and enjoy the park, or are you restricted to that time-frame ??

B. Carrying on water or soda onto the ship....how much are you allowed to bring, and is there a certain way to pack it or bring onto the ship ?

C. Does Carnival have a fee for room service ?

Thanks to everyone here that has given me a wealth of information, I cannot imagine attempting a trip without reading everyone's tips and reviews first :D

Looking forward to hearing your responses, and is it bad that I am already planning what we can do on our second trip...and haven't left for first yet ?!

~Kym