GottaLuvCruising Posted December 12, 2013 #101 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think Dr. Seuss is a cute idea and my granddaughter would enjoy it (once). Does Carnival seriously think anyone would book their vacation specifically for this? My disappointment is that Carnival chooses to add this after they have cutback on the things we enjoy (entertainment & dining). Of my 35 cruises, 16 have been on Carnival, but our future bookings will be on other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted December 12, 2013 Author #102 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I do not care for Dr Seuss, but I still think this idea is a good one. My kids would have been all about this when they were small. I do not think anyone has to be worried about being exposed to this anymore than you are currently exposed to camp carnival on a cruise. Since it is a paid venue, I seriously doubt it would interfere with the normal brunch. Has to be its own location. I wonder what that meal location will be considering that especially the older ships have limited dining room space. Maybe use one dining room for different things on different days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloafsfan Posted December 12, 2013 #103 Share Posted December 12, 2013 John posted a video of the breakfast and it looks pretty "wow!". I don't expect that it will be quite that eleborate on every ship (no balloons, more limited decor) but it does look like fun. The green eggs don't appeal to me personally (but then again I don't like sunny side up eggs whether they are green or not) but some of the other things look good / fun / interesting. I also think the character costumes are well done - they look like the books (not the movies) and they've even made the grinch not look completely evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberTeka Posted December 12, 2013 #104 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I wanted to start a Positive thread due to the mean remarks on the one before. For the grumps...It will not affect any of you. Other than to keep the kiddies you complain about.......In Camp carnival and not around you. So it is a Positive. We are taking our 3 almost four grand daughter and her Mom and Dad with us. More money for Carnival if they like it and become Carnival Cruisers. For children, who already like Dr. Seuss..it is familiar. It is so much in our culture. The emphasis on story telling and reading BOOKS...wonderful. The Parade..will in Camp Carnival Areas.....The Breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham............I would like to try it myself. I don't get excited about much except a huge sale....or lots of OBC...but as a librarian for decades............This is fantastic. Books are fun. Books at Sea. or a Kindle. They are fun. Thank You Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberTeka Posted December 12, 2013 #105 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think Dr. Seuss is a cute idea and my granddaughter would enjoy it (once). Does Carnival seriously think anyone would book their vacation specifically for this? My disappointment is that Carnival chooses to add this after they have cutback on the things we enjoy (entertainment & dining). Of my 35 cruises, 16 have been on Carnival, but our future bookings will be on other cruise lines. IN A FLORIDA MINUTE. People who are involved with Toddlers who know that IF they read well..........they will do well. If they do not read well.............they will not do well. Books have to be sold. There is a lot of Video game competition. Lots of TV. To have BOOKS on Vacation. And Fun activities with Books. it is story Time at the Library or in School.... If you have ever seen a group of small children..mesmerized by a good story teller with a good Book.........Like "Horton Hears a Who" or "Curious George" This is a good thing. A very good thing. And YES...people. will sail just because of it. I have sworn off Carnival due to my irritation over the crowds with FTTf. This makes me rethink that. If Carnival gets this going............We stick with Carnival. A Week of enrichment at Sea..which the children see as "fun". Wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberTeka Posted December 12, 2013 #106 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I wonder what that meal location will be considering that especially the older ships have limited dining room space. Maybe use one dining room for different things on different days? PERHAPS........the tables in Camp carnival? they eat there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted December 12, 2013 #107 Share Posted December 12, 2013 We don't have kids and I'm excited, it could be a way for all of us to have fun and be a kid again. For Carnival I think it's a step in the right decision. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberTeka Posted December 12, 2013 #108 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think Dr. Seuss is a cute idea and my granddaughter would enjoy it (once). Does Carnival seriously think anyone would book their vacation specifically for this? My disappointment is that Carnival chooses to add this after they have cutback on the things we enjoy (entertainment & dining). Of my 35 cruises, 16 have been on Carnival, but our future bookings will be on other cruise lines. You said that about the Table Cloths too. And I agree with you. Vote with your feet. We had voted with our feet. To Princess , which you said you also had switched too, If I remember correctly. This.........will have me back in an instant. A great Program for Kids..with BOOKS, which will stand them in good stead for ever........and done in Camp Carnival.....with no bother to any Adults...................... FANTASTIC. LOVE it. I Was a Librarian for decades. This is a gift to every child on board. One that will serve them well forever if they are able to stay and participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted December 12, 2013 #109 Share Posted December 12, 2013 You said that about the Table Cloths too. And I agree with you. Vote with your feet. We had voted with our feet. To Princess , which you said you also had switched too, If I remember correctly. This.........will have me back in an instant. A great Program for Kids..with BOOKS, which will stand them in good stead for ever........and done in Camp Carnival.....with no bother to any Adults...................... FANTASTIC. LOVE it. I Was a Librarian for decades. This is a gift to every child on board. One that will serve them well forever if they are able to stay and participate. You're right! Our next cruise is booked on Princess and we will be booking another later this year. We are voting with our wallets, but Carnival doesn't give a rat's backside about those of us who have sailed with them for many years...that is very disappointing! Encouraging kids to read is admirable. Having a great children's program will be good for kids & families. But doing so at the expense of Carnival's overall cruising experience (other recent changes have been dramatic downgrades), is a HUGE mistake for Carnival. IMHO Carnival would have been smarter to improve entertainment and dining, but we'll just have to see. In the meantime, Princess (and Royal Caribbean) will get our cruising dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnivalBreeze319 Posted December 12, 2013 #110 Share Posted December 12, 2013 You're right! Our next cruise is booked on Princess and we will be booking another later this year. We are voting with our wallets, but Carnival doesn't give a rat's backside about those of us who have sailed with them for many years...that is very disappointing! Encouraging kids to read is admirable. Having a great children's program will be good for kids & families. But doing so at the expense of Carnival's overall cruising experience (other recent changes have been dramatic downgrades), is a HUGE mistake for Carnival. IMHO Carnival would have been smarter to improve entertainment and dining, but we'll just have to see. In the meantime, Princess (and Royal Caribbean) will get our cruising dollars. There will be an announcement in the next couple months about entertainment improvements is my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted December 12, 2013 #111 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandlockedCruiser01 Posted December 12, 2013 #112 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) That photo looks kind of cool. I got two questions, though: 1. Is the new kids' program on all ships now? I thought Seuss at Sea was piloted on Glory, along with the no tablecloths experiment. But the funnel in the background looks like it's on Splendor or a Dream class ship (short and wide, rather than the traditional upright shape found on older ships, including Glory). 2. Who's that yellow character? His name escapes me at the moment. Edited December 12, 2013 by LandlockedCruiser01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted December 12, 2013 #113 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Nice costumes . You can actually tell what religion Thing 1 and Thing 2 are . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted December 12, 2013 #114 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Nice costumes . You can actually tell what religion Thing 1 and Thing 2 are . :) And their sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted December 12, 2013 #115 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) That photo looks kind of cool. I got two questions, though: 1. Is the new kids' program on all ships now? I thought Seuss at Sea was piloted on Glory, along with the no tablecloths experiment. But the funnel in the background looks like it's on Splendor or a Dream class ship (short and wide, rather than the traditional upright shape found on older ships, including Glory). 2. Who's that yellow character? His name escapes me at the moment. 1) Seuss at Sea is being piloted (and was announced) on the Splendor. It will start on that ship in February. Freedom will get Bookville in dry dock this spring and Vista will come out of Italy with Bookville included. 2) The yellow character is Sam from Green Eggs and Ham. Edited December 12, 2013 by Carnival_Brides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandlockedCruiser01 Posted December 12, 2013 #116 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Nice costumes . You can actually tell what religion Thing 1 and Thing 2 are . :) How do you tell their religion? I doubt you can see kippahs, hijabs, etc. through costumes. Or were you referring to their hairstyle? Their sex, on the other hand... pretty clear, lol. Their costumes might need to be resized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted December 12, 2013 #117 Share Posted December 12, 2013 How do you tell their religion? I doubt you can see kippahs, hijabs, etc. through costumes. Or were you referring to their hairstyle? Their sex, on the other hand... pretty clear, lol. Their costumes might need to be resized. Don't know any moils in your area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c&d Posted December 12, 2013 #118 Share Posted December 12, 2013 You're right! Our next cruise is booked on Princess and we will be booking another later this year. We are voting with our wallets, but Carnival doesn't give a rat's backside about those of us who have sailed with them for many years...that is very disappointing! Encouraging kids to read is admirable. Having a great children's program will be good for kids & families. But doing so at the expense of Carnival's overall cruising experience (other recent changes have been dramatic downgrades), is a HUGE mistake for Carnival. IMHO Carnival would have been smarter to improve entertainment and dining, but we'll just have to see. In the meantime, Princess (and Royal Caribbean) will get our cruising dollars. We have to agree Carnival does not care, we are also voting with our wallets, looking at Princess instead of Carnival. I have 3 FCC certificates that I need to book. I may check into a refund due to all the cutback.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted December 12, 2013 #119 Share Posted December 12, 2013 So Dr. Seuss and green eggs and ham at brunch instead of comedy??? Just what I want after a hangover, large cartoon character at my table. Hoping it will be separate dining room. I did enough of character meals with my kids when they were little. I heard that the Dr Seuss brunch will be in the "other" dining room or elsewhere on the ship. ;) No green eggs & ham for us grown-ups :eek: (unless we want to be kids for a day) I think it is a great idea for at least one sea day and it will make Carnival more attractive for families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandlockedCruiser01 Posted December 12, 2013 #120 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) Don't know any moils in your area?No further questions :D. And you were probably thinking "mohels". Edited December 12, 2013 by LandlockedCruiser01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted December 12, 2013 #121 Share Posted December 12, 2013 No further questions :D. And you were probably thinking "mohels". Being a shiksa, be surprised I got that far. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted December 12, 2013 #122 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Cute pic! I'm in! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srlafleur Posted December 12, 2013 #123 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Probably not since there isnt much of a television presence... but people could encourage kids to....read. I know lost art... Like! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinum.wannabe Posted December 12, 2013 #124 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I like the addition of Dr. Seuss. And have no problem plunking down the $25 for my family to have green eggs & ham. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted December 12, 2013 #125 Share Posted December 12, 2013 OMG! I cringe every time something SUESSICAL comes up. ANYWHERE! Well...sorreeee...it's Royal Caribbean for you, from now on then!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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