Carnival Glory New Dining :(

[Cruzin2paradise09]

Just got off the Glory this morning. Don't like the no tablecloths because the drink glasses sweat and it puddles on the table. The family style dining is crap. Maybe better if you are with family it would be fine.

 

We had a horrible head waiter so that didn't make the new dining experience any better.

 

Nobody monitored clothing ... "Formal" night there was a large family wearing jeans, t-shirts and shorts. Last night, someone in that family had on a wife-beater tank top!

 

They put the tablecloths on for "formal" night but the atmosphere wasn't there.

 

Will post a full review some time later this week. I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight.

[Cruizinman]

Welcome Home .

[Lace]

As expected.

 

Dumb down the decor of a room, and everyone follows suit.

 

We hear how BRILLIANT this change is, but I see they are already questioning themselves. The ones wanting the table cloths far outweigh those that don't mind eating in the kitchen.

 

Hopefully this will reverse. And quickly.

[OCruisers]

Have a safe flight home ... looking forward to your review! :)

 

LuLu

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[Cruzin2paradise09]

As expected.

 

Dumb down the decor of a room, and everyone follows suit.

 

We hear how BRILLIANT this change is, but I see they are already questioning themselves. The ones wanting the table cloths far outweigh those that don't mind eating in the kitchen.

 

Hopefully this will reverse. And quickly.

 

The ass't maîtreD kept telling our table that everyone loved the changes. Our waiter said he had 44 people and all 44 hated it.

 

Go figure.

[crusinpsychRN]

As expected.

 

Dumb down the decor of a room, and everyone follows suit.

 

We hear how BRILLIANT this change is, but I see they are already questioning themselves. The ones wanting the table cloths far outweigh those that don't mind eating in the kitchen.

 

Hopefully this will reverse. And quickly.

 

Ditto.

[jimbo5544]

Welcome Home .

 

Made me laugh out old....thanks!

[crusinpsychRN]

OP, make sure you comment about this on the email comment questionnaire!

[jimbo5544]

Just got off the Glory this morning. Don't like the no tablecloths because the drink glasses sweat and it puddles on the table. The family style dining is crap. Maybe better if you are with family it would be fine.

 

We had a horrible head waiter so that didn't make the new dining experience any better.

 

Nobody monitored clothing ... "Formal" night there was a large family wearing jeans, t-shirts and shorts. Last night, someone in that family had on a wife-beater tank top!

 

They put the tablecloths on for "formal" night but the atmosphere wasn't there.

 

Will post a full review some time later this week. I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight.

 

Other than that mrs Lincoln, how was the play?

[jimbo5544]

As expected.

 

Dumb down the decor of a room, and everyone follows suit.

 

We hear how BRILLIANT this change is, but I see they are already questioning themselves. The ones wanting the table cloths far outweigh those that don't mind eating in the kitchen.

 

Hopefully this will reverse. And quickly.

 

I would agree that some cruisers do not need any motivation to take it to another level.

[PC Cruisin]

The ass't maîtreD kept telling our table that everyone loved the changes. Our waiter said he had 44 people and all 44 hated it.

 

Go figure.

 

OP, make sure you comment about this on the email comment questionnaire!

 

I hope all the 44 other guest send there opinions to Carnival about how they disliked the new dining style.

[PROCRUISE]

Just got off the Glory this morning. Don't like the no tablecloths because the drink glasses sweat and it puddles on the table. The family style dining is crap. Maybe better if you are with family it would be fine.

 

We had a horrible head waiter so that didn't make the new dining experience any better.

 

Nobody monitored clothing ... "Formal" night there was a large family wearing jeans, t-shirts and shorts. Last night, someone in that family had on a wife-beater tank top!

 

They put the tablecloths on for "formal" night but the atmosphere wasn't there.

 

Will post a full review some time later this week. I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight.

 

More reasons for us to only use CCL as a budget backup and CCL could care less. :(

[jimbo5544]

More reasons for us to only use CCL as a budget backup and CCL could care less. :(

 

Did you have enough reasons already?

[LandlockedCruiser01]

Please post photos of your meals, if you took any. I've seen the menus, now I'm wondering what the actual meals look like.

Edited December 15, 2013 by LandlockedCruiser01

[janewe]

We sail on the Glory three weeks from today. I was astonished to see the bare cold tables in a photo posted a few days ago, I just thought it looked awful. That's my opinion and shared by hundreds of others. Smart Management listen to their customers. It's my hope they have a change of heart and bring back the table cloths.

[Tutankhamen]

Between the reviews, JH's public question, the only thing that comes to mind:

 

Miami, we have a problem.

Not the first time the words have been heard by the beards.

[Webb of Joy]

Welcome Home .

 

I think your lost, home for you is on the RCCL boards LOL

[Cruizinman]

I think your lost, home for you is on the RCCL boards LOL

 

No ,not lost.

[morganboys]

I am guessing you will start to see more jeans & shorts in the dining room due to this.

[CarnivalBreeze319]

Just got off the Glory this morning. Don't like the no tablecloths because the drink glasses sweat and it puddles on the table. The family style dining is crap. Maybe better if you are with family it would be fine.

 

We had a horrible head waiter so that didn't make the new dining experience any better.

 

Nobody monitored clothing ... "Formal" night there was a large family wearing jeans, t-shirts and shorts. Last night, someone in that family had on a wife-beater tank top!

 

They put the tablecloths on for "formal" night but the atmosphere wasn't there.

 

Will post a full review some time later this week. I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight.

 

Did the waiters still sing an dance every night? Also what is the desert parade? Have a safe trip home

[kona_wahine]

How was the food?

[SadieN]

Family style seems to be the new way of serving.

 

Just attended a black-tie optional dinner, seated with strangers and every dish was served family style. Two problems--the dish with the fish in pesto was oily by the time the last person (me) got it and we were lucky there were only nine at our 10-top. We used the space to park the dishes.

[richard1s]

Just got off the Glory this morning. Don't like the no tablecloths because the drink glasses sweat and it puddles on the table. The family style dining is crap. Maybe better if you are with family it would be fine.

 

We had a horrible head waiter so that didn't make the new dining experience any better.

 

Nobody monitored clothing ... "Formal" night there was a large family wearing jeans, t-shirts and shorts. Last night, someone in that family had on a wife-beater tank top!

 

They put the tablecloths on for "formal" night but the atmosphere wasn't there.

 

Will post a full review some time later this week. I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight.

 

Sorry that you had such a negative experience; with the way Carnival is marketing their product these days, seasoned travelers looking for a quality vacation experience will likely be disappointed.

 

If a cruiser is interested in no a frills, bare boned, "I will wear want I want because it's my vacation", Carnival is welcoming you with open arms. But if you want something way above all that, try RCL or Celebrity; you won't be disappointed.

[Crusin6]

Ok I admit to not being fully informed about the carnival dining changes but what does the op mean when he says "family style dining?"

 

Is he saying they are putting pass around platters on the table for a bunch of strangers to share?

 

My definition of family style is just that

 

Someone please clarify on detail. Thanks

[Tutankhamen]

Ok I admit to not being fully informed about the carnival dining changes but what does the op mean when he says "family style dining?"

 

Is he saying they are putting pass around platters on the table for a bunch of strangers to share?

 

My definition of family style is just that

 

Someone please clarify on detail. Thanks

 

All the wives will have to go in the galley and whip up dinner.

 

*Sexism intended.

Edited December 15, 2013 by Tutankhamen