halos Posted November 12, 2013 #101 Share Posted November 12, 2013 . She kept telling me options are good, not bad. ). LOL...I imagine that might have been me? :p We tried NCL and liked the variety of restaurants but they were not FREE so we didn't get their Freestyle dining advertising! Too many for fee and too few for free venues. First of all, you totally misunderstand the freestyle concept, which has absolutely nothing to do with costs/charges. Does freestyle swimming mean you aren't paying for it?? *sigh* Second, NCL has MORE free venues than CCL does so I have no clue where you are coming from. Just my opinion but this is how I see a modernised dining room experience. Freshen up the menu (many choices are old fashioned in both the presentation and style). Have the sides ordered separately. As it is now, many people are leaving the sides and that is a huge waste. If the sides were plated up separately, then people could chose which to add to their meat portion and eliminate a lot of wastage. Brighten and simplify the décor. Offer wine matching and increase the DR bar staff. Wow. Love all of that :):) Seriously doubt it would happen though.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chileancruiser Posted November 12, 2013 #102 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Just my opinion but this is how I see a modernised dining room experience. Freshen up the menu (many choices are old fashioned in both the presentation and style). Have the sides ordered separately. As it is now, many people are leaving the sides and that is a huge waste. If the sides were plated up separately, then people could chose which to add to their meat portion and eliminate a lot of wastage. Brighten and simplify the décor. Offer wine matching and increase the DR bar staff. I too think your ideas are great! I don't think it's going to happen, but I like them. Now if we can only get you hired onto Carnival's design concept teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted November 12, 2013 #103 Share Posted November 12, 2013 First of all, you totally misunderstand the freestyle concept, which has absolutely nothing to do with costs/charges. Does freestyle swimming mean you aren't paying for it?? *sigh* Second, NCL has MORE free venues than CCL does so I have no clue where you are coming from. I agree, I thought NCL had more choices compared to the CCL ships that I have sailed on. We ate well on NCL and we don't pay any extra for dining. I did seriously consider it for that NCL cruise but just couldn't pay extra when there was other choices that didn't have fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigancruiser0715 Posted November 12, 2013 Author #104 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Just my opinion but this is how I see a modernised dining room experience. Freshen up the menu (many choices are old fashioned in both the presentation and style). Have the sides ordered separately. As it is now, many people are leaving the sides and that is a huge waste. If the sides were plated up separately, then people could chose which to add to their meat portion and eliminate a lot of wastage. Brighten and simplify the décor. Offer wine matching and increase the DR bar staff. Sounds perfect. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 12, 2013 #105 Share Posted November 12, 2013 LOL...I imagine that might have been me? :p :( Actually it was you and one other poster. Remember Kurban Fan? I always got along with you. Her and I not so much.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstcruiseever Posted November 12, 2013 #106 Share Posted November 12, 2013 We are the "younger" crowd. We like the fine dining and all that. We like fixed time dining and the traditional cruise atmosphere. They are not attracting all the younger crowd, just the ones that only want to spend a little to go on a "booze cruise". We want the cruise experience, not a floating hotel with free booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted November 12, 2013 #107 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Just my opinion but this is how I see a modernised dining room experience.Freshen up the menu (many choices are old fashioned in both the presentation and style). Have the sides ordered separately. As it is now, many people are leaving the sides and that is a huge waste. If the sides were plated up separately, then people could chose which to add to their meat portion and eliminate a lot of wastage. Brighten and simplify the décor. Offer wine matching and increase the DR bar staff. That's the way CCL used to serve dinner. All sides, sauces and gravies served individually. 1974,76,80,82 cruises . CCL used to have a sommelier, with the tastevin on a silver chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaded99 Posted November 12, 2013 #108 Share Posted November 12, 2013 On our B2B on the Glory, they had the same stuff on the menu (in the today's specials, not on the every day menu) THREE times on the 7 day, and some of them were repeats from the 2-day for us too. Of course repeats from the 2-day on the 7-day are expected, but I'd like something besides Prime Rib on the daily specials (Hey, I like Prime Rib but I don't need it 3 times in one cruise!). I sure hope the menu changes aren't just repeats of supposed "favorite" dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted November 13, 2013 #109 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Actually it was you and one other poster. Remember Kurban Fan? I always got along with you. Her and I not so much.:o yes I do remember Kurb. I didn't agree with her all of the time (or maybe even most of the time...I forget) but I liked her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 13, 2013 #110 Share Posted November 13, 2013 yes I do remember Kurb. I didn't agree with her all of the time (or maybe even most of the time...I forget) but I liked her. Same here Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app from my IPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted November 13, 2013 #111 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Same here Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app from my IPhone Wow lots of experienced cruisers that do not post here anymore. Forgot about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted November 13, 2013 #112 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Wow lots of experienced cruisers that do not post here anymore. Forgot about her. Me too! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 13, 2013 #113 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Sorry for temporary stealing the thread.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrayedknot Posted November 13, 2013 #114 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Sorry for temporary stealing the thread.:o It's OK. I just remember when the BIG posters weighed in and I came to agree with them or appreciated their points of view. Now I think us "experienced" cruisers aren't quite as relevant as before.... Not saying it's a bad thing. I can always learn from other posters AND things change at such rapid pace now. Am always welcome to new info. (Just not the negative stuff. I mean, what hasn't changed since 2008? EVERYTHING. The prices at my diner, tailor, pet store, rent, laundry, office supplies, taxis, or they've gone under. Am just REALLY thankful I can still cruise!!!!!:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
232271 Posted November 13, 2013 #115 Share Posted November 13, 2013 so was there ever an "announcement" ?? I have looked at JH FB page but couldn't find anything, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted November 13, 2013 #116 Share Posted November 13, 2013 so was there ever an "announcement" ?? I have looked at JH FB page but couldn't find anything, thanks. When they say an announcement is coming it is usually months begore it ever gets announced. And when it does it never lives up to the hype. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted November 14, 2013 #117 Share Posted November 14, 2013 so was there ever an "announcement" ?? I have looked at JH FB page but couldn't find anything, thanks. When they say an announcement is coming it is usually months begore it ever gets announced. And when it does it never lives up to the hype. Bill No announcement yet. When and if it does happen, we probably won't even notice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted November 15, 2013 #118 Share Posted November 15, 2013 A couple of cruises back the Maitre d' said the change was to be more like a Logan's atmosphere. I still want the more formal dining room and wish the two dining rooms could have different themes to suit more people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted November 15, 2013 #119 Share Posted November 15, 2013 One of the reasons we cruise Carnival is the menus in the MDR. We like the selection of food and how they are presented. If I had to change something I would divide the MDR into semi-formal and casual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 15, 2013 #120 Share Posted November 15, 2013 One of the reasons we cruise Carnival is the menus in the MDR. We like the selection of food and how they are presented. If I had to change something I would divide the MDR into semi-formal and casual. You may actually be on something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIENA6334 Posted November 15, 2013 #121 Share Posted November 15, 2013 One of the reasons we cruise Carnival is the menus in the MDR. We like the selection of food and how they are presented. If I had to change something I would divide the MDR into semi-formal and casual. I agree - fantastic idea and really should not be difficult or expensive:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted November 15, 2013 #122 Share Posted November 15, 2013 There's already casual dining, its called the buffet. It has casual food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted November 15, 2013 #123 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I agree - fantastic idea and really should not be difficult or expensive:o NCL does this with 2 seperate mdrs. It's (as JH would say) BRILLIANT...except this actually is brilliant. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazbar Posted November 15, 2013 #124 Share Posted November 15, 2013 From JH facebook - Hi John Any updates on the dining/menu changes? - We announce this next week and I will have all the details for you. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted November 15, 2013 #125 Share Posted November 15, 2013 From his Facebook page. "I was in a long meeting today and rangers will be some very exciting announcements soon about--- well---#you will see. I know the gaggle over on the cruise moan boards will ridicule me for saying this (am I bothered though) but there are some brilliantly exciting announcements coming soon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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