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IMO, and its just that, my opinion. I will not do another Excel class ship again. Too big for many of the amenities that they offer. I sailed when it was still only 60% capacity and with the ship that empty, the piano bar was still crowded with many people not able to get in. The comedy club was still packed with many people not getting in. The casino was packed. Many times at midnight, the line for pizza stretched back to guest services. Royal has the same amount of people on their Oasis ships, but the Oasis class is a lot bigger than the Excel class.

Chi-Bang and Cucina Del Capitano are the only 2 that are more stringent on the after 7:45 because they are part of the Anytime Dining. You can try and get in earlier but they will give priority to those that are booked on ATD. I've seen both happen where they would allow you to eat at one spot and then another later on, and I've also seen it denied, so you're results may vary as well.

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Wow, I wonder when they started that again. I know it used to be like that a long time ago, then changed to what was on your boarding pass. We didn't get cards on Horizon in November.

And I am not a fan of Eden. When I sailed with him, he acted arrogant. Couldn't stand him. I do like Jeffrey, but haven't seen him more than just a cocktail player in the steakhouse. And I loved Dara and never heard her talking like that.

Some couches simply can't be turned into beds, they just aren't set up for it.

Usually, the diamonds/platinums/fttf get the A01-A03 when they check in. At least thats how I've been getting the boarding zones. They haven't called diamond or platinums.

It happens every year, this is nothing new.

100% Horizon. I will not sail on an Excel class ship again. When I went on Mardi Gras in Nov 2021, cruising was still limited to 50-60% and you still couldn't get into the Piano bar, or the comedy club without waiting in line, decent seats at Center stage for the shows and even the casino was full. I dread to sail on those ships now. Most nights the line for pizza stretched down to the aft elevator banks by guest services. Horizon is my favorite ship and adding the Havana rooms, makes it even sweeter.

If they can't figure out that non-alcoholic drinks include mocktails, maybe they shouldn't be cruising. What other perfectly clear information can't they figure out?

Its a secret known only to those that want to book those rooms. I don't know how you can't find it.

Personally I'd take option 3 any day out of those 3. The Horizon is actually my favorite ship. The Celebration, which is Carnivals Excel Class takes a ship 25-30% smaller than Royals Oasis class and then crams the same amount of people on it. I sailed on Mardi Gras(Celebrations slightly older sister) back when cruising was limited to 60% capacity and still had issues in certain spots such as the comedy club, piano bar, and the pizza place. The pizza place would have lines stretching back to guest services around midnight.

Any recommendations for a day pass at a hotel near MCO? Have a 5:45 PM flight home and don't want to just sit at the airport all day.

We are usually at the port right at 10, if not a little earlier, since we always get the 10:00 check-in.

Wow. The steakhouse actually has a kids menu.

Is there a kids menu for the Teppanyaki? We haven't seen one.

I was hoping they would rearrange the restaurants on deck 5 and add the Teppanyaki. That is the only reason I prefer Horizon or Panorama over Vista.

Only Carnival will be able to give you the correct answer and they still might tell you that it is up to the officials in Bali.

This ship and itinerary are definitely in my top 3.

I'm the opposite. I have no plans to sail on an XL class ship again. I sailed on Mardi Gras back when it was only 60% capacity and even with that low of people onboard, I still couldn't get into the piano bar and most comedy shows. The shows on the Center Stage had such horrible sitelines that it was a joke.

The hotel we normally stay at(Country Inn and Suites) no longer offers a park and cruise rate. Where is a good spot to park the car for the cruise? I saw a few spots, but they will only let me park the car the day of the cruise and I would rather have it parked when we arrive and not have to worry about it on cruise day. Any suggestions?

My post from John Heald is just as factual as the article which got the information from him as well last week.

Yes, it was already posted

John Heald said today that the iMax is staying so take it for what its worth.

The premium vista balconies are a different layout and shape. Much better than the typical Havana Cabanas, imo.