welovebermuda Posted May 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Good morning! Just making our final payments for our August 10 cruise on the Breakaway, and I'm wondering if anyone has information on the Cirque de Soleil show in the Spiegel tent. Two quick questions: 1) Is dinner included with the show, or is the upcharge just for the show? Does anyone happen to have the dinner menu if indeed dinner is included? 2) We are a group of 9 with four teenage boys. Is the show similar to other Cirque performances we've seen on land? Just trying to decide if we should make this an "adult" night or whether the kids would truly enjoy it. Sorry - that was three questions! Thanks so much for your input! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va. Plumber Posted May 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Just a point. It is not Cirque de Soleil, but we found it to be very good on the Epic. The acrobats are very talented. The upcharge includes dinner and show. I was not overly impressed with the meal. I would think your boys would enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted May 21, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Menu--- http://www.beyondships2.com/uploads/8/2/4/5/8245255/n_breakaway_m_cirque.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted May 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Good morning!Just making our final payments for our August 10 cruise on the Breakaway, and I'm wondering if anyone has information on the Cirque de Soleil show in the Spiegel tent. Two quick questions: 1) Is dinner included with the show, or is the upcharge just for the show? Does anyone happen to have the dinner menu if indeed dinner is included? 2) We are a group of 9 with four teenage boys. Is the show similar to other Cirque performances we've seen on land? Just trying to decide if we should make this an "adult" night or whether the kids would truly enjoy it. Sorry - that was three questions! Thanks so much for your input! :-) Hi, It is NOT a Cirque du Soleil production. Question 1 : Yes included. 3 course meal with a steak that I found to be excellent. Question 2 : We ( 23 and 42 ) found it very good. We found the music to be a little "childish"... it's hard to put it into words...it was not too childish but more like "happy, smiley" music...not intense, high emotions kind of music you could hear in a Cirque du Soleil performance. There is a small center stage and many different performances on it. I really think the whole family would really enjoy...even some scary moments like the roller skate performance...:eek: and amazing costume change in a blink of an eye :D. I recommend it :D 25% off on first night ( embarkation night ) for the 2 available shows. That's what we did. We did the early show and the tent was filled about 2/3 of it's capacity. Have fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted May 21, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the great info, seabas030! We are going our first night as well, and have never been to a Cirque show. ~Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted May 21, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Just a point. It is not Cirque de Soleil, but we found it to be very good on the Epic. The acrobats are very talented. The upcharge includes dinner and show. I was not overly impressed with the meal. I would think your boys would enjoy it. I think it must have some affiliation - since it's called the Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Here is the link to entertainment onthe Breakaway - http://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/onboard/entertainment#tab_detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okmyx Posted May 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I think it must have some affiliation - since it's called the Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Absolutely not. In fact: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirque_Productions Cirque du Soleil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against them and others in the late 90s over the use of the word cirque ('circus' in French). After a six-year battle, Cirque Dreams along with others who used the name cirque were successful in defeating the lawsuit. I believe there have been other groups trying to benefit by the popularity of Cirque du Soleil by using the common word Cirque in their marketing or name. It's misleading and certainly can be damaging to the Cirque du Soleil brand if people truly think it is the same company, which is why they sued. Unfortunately for them, the name cirque is a common word and can be used by anyone. I would be personally astonished if the NCL show was even half as good as a real Cirque performance. Sent from my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted May 21, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Absolutely not. In fact: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirque_Productions I believe there have been other groups trying to benefit by the popularity of Cirque du Soleil by using the common word Cirque in their marketing or name. It's misleading and certainly can be damaging to the Cirque du Soleil brand if people truly think it is the same company, which is why they sued. Unfortunately for them, the name cirque is a common word and can be used by anyone. I would be personally astonished if the NCL show was even half as good as a real Cirque performance. Sent from my iPad Hmm...who knew! Thanks for setting me straight :o Edited May 21, 2014 by happy cruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted May 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Agree that these are very different. I've seen Mystere, O, Ka, Love and Zumanity in Vegas as well as a couple touring shows, and they are spectacular. The Cirque show on the Epic was a wonderful small venue show, but clearly a different animal (don't get me wrong, it was worth the money) Someone was talking about the small circular stage, the quick change artist and the guys that balanced on the rollers.... that's what they had on the Epic. Is the Jungle Fantasy on the BA the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovebermuda Posted May 21, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the great info. I think we'll go ahead and book it. Regardless of whether or not the show is affiliated with the real Cirque de Soleil, it sounds like it will be a great night for the whole group. Thanks also for the info on the embarkation special. Happy cruising! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalFlamingo Posted May 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Yes. It sounds very much the same. We also saw Cirque Dreams-Jungle Fantasy the first night - at the early show. We had booked prior the cruise. Just in case you have a question about that, we had to pay the full price when we booked it, but our onboard account was credited with the full price and then the reduced price was charged after we attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted May 21, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Yes. It sounds very much the same. We also saw Cirque Dreams-Jungle Fantasy the first night - at the early show. We had booked prior the cruise. Just in case you have a question about that, we had to pay the full price when we booked it, but our onboard account was credited with the full price and then the reduced price was charged after we attended. where does the jungle fantasy part come in? On the Epic the story revolved around the creation of a stage production, and the acts were auditioning (or something like that). There were tightrope walkers, quick change, three guys doing strength balancing, a hula hoop lady, a juggler, a chair balancing guy and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinalvt Posted May 21, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I recommend it :D 25% off on first night ( embarkation night ) for the 2 available shows. That's what we did. We did the early show and the tent was filled about 2/3 of it's capacity. Have fun ! Do you know if the 25% off will be reflected if I pre-book the first night online? Thanks! Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalFlamingo Posted May 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2014 If you prebook the first night, you will be charged the full amount. That said, they will credit you and re-charge the lower price once you are on board. The BA Cirque is more animal-based. Starts with a guy coming in dressed in safari clothes, and many of the characters are dressed as animals, at least they are at certain times. Many of the acts, though, are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted May 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2014 The BA Cirque is more animal-based. Starts with a guy coming in dressed in safari clothes, and many of the characters are dressed as animals, at least they are at certain times. Many of the acts, though, are the same. Thanks for that info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinalvt Posted May 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the info on pre-booking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted May 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2014 where does the jungle fantasy part come in? On the Epic the story revolved around the creation of a stage production, and the acts were auditioning (or something like that). There were tightrope walkers, quick change, three guys doing strength balancing, a hula hoop lady, a juggler, a chair balancing guy and others. There are animal characters walking around the tent, entertaining the crowd between act change on stage, walking between tables and even trying to startle people by coming up to them from behind...all in fun of course :D Some costumes are really great :eek: It is a very entertaining show ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted May 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2014 .. even trying to startle people by coming up to them from behind...all in fun of course :D this comes to mind. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinalvt Posted May 21, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2014 LOL Sdmike! ⚓️ You know you're a cruise addict: If you know what DOtD and OBC mean. If you enter your bedroom at night and look for the towel animal. If you are reading Cruise Critic, and your cruise isn't for months, or you don't even have one booked (yet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted May 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Haha. I hope not! That lion is saying "DINNER TIME!!" Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted May 21, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 21, 2014 or this. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted May 21, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 21, 2014 That's it. I just canceled my reservation for Cirque on Breakaway. Thanks Mike! Kidding ;) Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLbeachbaby Posted May 21, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I actually didn't pre-book Cirque as I thought it would be uninteresting in that venue. But so glad we did. It was part of the UDP but we were thoroughly entertained and amazed. The food was decent, if not a bit distracting. Get there early to obtain best seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinalvt Posted May 22, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I actually didn't pre-book Cirque as I thought it would be uninteresting in that venue. But so glad we did. It was part of the UDP but we were thoroughly entertained and amazed. The food was decent, if not a bit distracting. Get there early to obtain best seating. How early would you say to get there? I would like my 7 yr old granddaughter to be able to get an unobstructed view. Thanks! Christina ⚓️ You know you're a cruise addict: If you know what DOtD and OBC mean. If you enter your bedroom at night and look for the towel animal. If you are reading Cruise Critic, and your cruise isn't for months, or you don't even have one booked (yet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune18 Posted May 22, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 22, 2014 How long is the show and where is the best seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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