Pass the popcorn please !

[bluehenfan]

I've read reviews written by people who really like the outdoor jumbo screens and others who weren't too wild about them. I'm a BIG movie fan but somehow I keep booking cruises on ships without the screens. I've decided the big screen is going to be one of the requirements for the next ship I book. My question is, do they give out or sell popcorn at night for people to munch on while watching a movie? What do they show besides movies and is it constantly showing something? How late at night ?? Thanks guys. I know you'll have the answers for me....

[mikel24m]

I've read reviews written by people who really like the outdoor jumbo screens and others who weren't too wild about them. I'm a BIG movie fan but somehow I keep booking cruises on ships without the screens. I've decided the big screen is going to be one of the requirements for the next ship I book. My question is, do they give out or sell popcorn at night for people to munch on while watching a movie? What do they show besides movies and is it constantly showing something? How late at night ?? Thanks guys. I know you'll have the answers for me....

 

popcorns free ,not sure how late but in the morning they usually have cnn on

[VIQT]

They give out popcorn when they are showing the movie (at least they did on the Valor), but it isn't that flavorful. They have salt to add, but no butter.

[firefly333]

They tried charging for the popcorn and too many complaints. They said a charge so the kids wouldnt throw it around... I guess they gave up. To be honest I dont think they always pop popcorn, not on all ships. I would smell it if so and Im up there a lot.

[mondello]

I've read they show filmed concerts like Billy Joel. Thought I've read they even break out the blankets if it cools off after dark. Seen complaints that its too loud for some.

[beachbum53]

You could always skip the popcorn and grab a couple slices of pizza from the pizzeria.:D

[Tantra1]

You could always skip the popcorn and grab a couple slices of pizza from the pizzeria.:D

 

...and an ice cream cone. :D

 

Cheers!

[nursejean]

Just came back from the Dream and they had popcorn for free during the movies. Usually 2 showings a night and other stuff during other times such as concerts. I thought the popcorn was really good and tasty.

[miched]

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We don't go to the theater and always joke that if it wasn't for taking a cruise we wouldn't see any movies.

 

We enjoy MUS but there are a few problems. Since it is outdoors many don't think it is a theater and they will stand as a group in front or along side of you carrying on a conversation. You also need to check the chair before you sit in it because it may be wet from passengers that sat in it after getting out of the pool or hot tubs.

 

Not a pop corn fan but I seen that it was available. I thought it was a conspiracy to get you to buy something to drink.

 

Like others suggested. Stop by the buffet first and load up with snacks to go.

 

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[kirasmom]

i did not notice popcorn but they did have warm blankets

[Koval]

Magic had popcorn, you salted it yourself, and they added extra butter sauce if you asked ;)

I didn't watch a movie, but I did get some popcorn :D

[CRUISE4JANE]

I guess the movies are at night, huh? :confused:

[mondello]

I guess the movies are at night, huh? :confused:

The big screen on Lido deck hosts "Movies Under the Stars" each evening.

[BenjiRodney]

We had popcorn on the Victory last November.

[mzloolue]

i did not notice popcorn but they did have warm blankets

 

They broke out the blankets on our last freezy january cruise.

We snagged a couple and used them while sitting out in deck chairs for the rest of the cruise and then left them in the room.

Everybody who saw us wanted a blanket.

We sat out in deck chairs wearing parkas and gloves and our blankets.

But hey, at least we were in the sun.:)

[cuyahoga11]

I guess the movies are at night, huh? :confused:

 

Yes

[Igerster]

When I was on the Triumph, in 2010, they were showing the LSU football game. At that time she was docked in New Orleans. They showed movies almost every night. Two of the movies I remember them showing were, "Alice in Wonderland" and "Book of Eli." They showed sports and other things during the day.

[beanersmom]

Does the miracle have a big screen??

[txstarla]

Unfortunately, several mornings on the Magic the big screen had on The View on full blast. Annoying and way too loud. IMHO the big screen was too loud during the day no matter what they were playing, and I usually don't complain about volume. Thank goodness for the spa and serenity deck.

[RWolver672]

Unfortunately, several mornings on the Magic the big screen had on The View on full blast. Annoying and way too loud. IMHO the big screen was too loud during the day no matter what they were playing, and I usually don't complain about volume. Thank goodness for the spa and serenity deck.

 

I'll second that! On the Dream, it was so loud that you could barely hear the person sitting across from you talking. I'm a big fan of Tina Turner but her concert was so loud that we left the area.

 

It was nice in the morning seeing CNN. But again, way too loud. I've noticed that they crank up the volume so you can hear it, yet the announcements on the Lido deck are almost impossible to hear because of the people that won't quit talking when they start.

[bobsfamily]

Awww, I thought this was a thread bashing "trolls"... pop, pop

 

Yes the daytime big screens could be turned off or at least way down. Bring back the steel drums!

[kcdancerkc]

Haven't been on one with screen - but I will purposely avoid booking a ship with one - The LAST place I want a giant loud CNN is on my cruise with the ocean backdrop!

[Cruzaholic41]

Unfortunately, several mornings on the Magic the big screen had on The View on full blast. Annoying and way too loud. IMHO the big screen was too loud during the day no matter what they were playing, and I usually don't complain about volume. Thank goodness for the spa and serenity deck.

 

This is exactly why they have gotten such a bad name on Carnival. Not only do they play them way too lound, but because of where the speakers are located on top, the noise also annoys people on other ships.

[gelo7]

Popcorn is free.

[finsupcruiser]

Unfortunately, several mornings on the Magic the big screen had on The View on full blast. Annoying and way too loud. IMHO the big screen was too loud during the day no matter what they were playing, and I usually don't complain about volume. Thank goodness for the spa and serenity deck.

 

I agree volume is too loud in the morning!!!

 

Movies are good--need to spend more time at the movies instead of the casino:D