Towel Critter Posted August 13, 2017 #26 Share Posted August 13, 2017 LOL, that made me giggle. I like both MDR and buffet...just depends on my mood and my schedule. I agree with the above posters that if you like scrambled or fried eggs, then definitely get them at the omelette station so they are freshly made and not powdered. The Dr Suess breakfast is a lot of fun and good food. I even liked the steak and eggs there better than the sea day brunch steak and eggs. I admit that I have young children...but there were several tables with just teenage kids or no kids at all. :) I like both too... just having a little fun. Glad I got a giggle out of someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 13, 2017 #27 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Breakfast burrito from the blue iguana. Line is usually short there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 13, 2017 #28 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We did a "Behind the Scenes Tour" and the head chef told us the buffet eggs are not powdered but liquid eggs they purchase in 5 gallon tubs. I love the omelet station but always ask for very little grease, sometimes they put a ton of grease in the pan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted August 13, 2017 #29 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Omelet station, bacon & fruit is usually what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclearnie Posted August 13, 2017 #30 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Haven't sailed Carnival since 2009. As I recall they had the best cut up fruit on the Lido deck. Watermelon and cantaloupe chuncks and orange and grapefruit slices. Great was to start the day. Do they still offer that? I will be on the Dream in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted August 13, 2017 #31 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Haven't sailed Carnival since 2009. As I recall they had the best cut up fruit on the Lido deck. Watermelon and cantaloupe chuncks and orange and grapefruit slices. Great was to start the day. Do they still offer that? I will be on the Dream in November. Yes, still there last time we cruised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdog42 Posted August 13, 2017 #32 Share Posted August 13, 2017 My advice is avoid the buffet. The MDR will have a much more relaxed start to your day. On port days it will serve a standard table service breakfast with a wide variety of juices, fruit, pastries, cereals, eggs, pancakes etc. On sea day it will run a differ menu for sea day brunch. There are still breakfast items but are more unique like steak and eggs and cereal crusted French toast. A simple search will produce the actual menus. Oh - and if you like Mexican, and you ship has a blue iquana, you could try them for. Real fast - but that is still "Lido" Sent from my iPhone using Forums Just so there is no Confusion for the OP, Not all Sea Days Are a Brunch!:) Hope this Helps! Mpdog42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenlover8 Posted August 14, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks everyone! I had no idea about the blue iguana or omelette station :) we will definitely try all of the places for sure! Is there a dress code for the mdr for breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 14, 2017 #34 Share Posted August 14, 2017 All Sea Days on the Magic and Dream, 14 and 21 days had a Brunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmetz34 Posted August 14, 2017 #35 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm excited to get coffee and fruit to our room. If everyone is asleep I'll duck up to the lido to bring bacon back. I'd the mdr stops serving at 9, I doubt we'll make it there. I am excited for sea day brunch and the suess brunch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted August 14, 2017 #36 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks everyone! I had no idea about the blue iguana or omelette station :) we will definitely try all of the places for sure! Is there a dress code for the mdr for breakfast? Just cruise casual. No swimsuits, men's tank tops etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 14, 2017 #37 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Can always have pizza for breakfast. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc58ab Posted August 14, 2017 #38 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks .. learned something new to try on the next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenlover8 Posted August 14, 2017 Author #39 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Can always have pizza for breakfast. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Lol really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenlover8 Posted August 14, 2017 Author #40 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just cruise casual. No swimsuits, men's tank tops etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'm a first timer...is cruise casual t shirt and shorts and flip flops? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted August 14, 2017 #41 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm a first timer...is cruise casual t shirt and shorts and flip flops? Lol For day time, yes. For evening in MDR no flip flops or t shirts. Here is the dress code from the website: Main Dining Room(s) Following is the dress code in the Main Dining Room(s) for both men and women and pertains to children as well: Cruise Casual Dress Code Men: sport slacks, khakis, Jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long) and collared polo shirts Women: summer dresses, casual skirts, pants, capris, dress shorts, Jeans (no cut-offs) blouses and tops Not permitted: Cut-off Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, tee-shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire Cruise Elegant Dress Code Men: dress slacks, dress shirts, and we also suggest a sport coat; men may also wish to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo Women: Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; ladies may also wish to wear an evening gown Not permitted: Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, tee-shirts, sportswear, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire Be warned...someone is gonna come on here after me and tell you that they wear tshirt and flips flops in the MDR and then start a debate about how Carnival doesn't enforce the rules, they paid for their vacation and are going to dress how they want etc. You will need decide for yourself if that is appropriate in light of the code posted above. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 14, 2017 #42 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Lol really??? Yep Though sometimes they make omelettes at the Pizza Station. Then you'll have to request a pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted August 14, 2017 #43 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Breakfast burrito from the blue iguana. Line is usually short there as well. Yep. This has become our go-to for port days when the seaday brunch isn't offered and the Lido buffet has been overrun by the Horde. :) There is seldom a line there -- thank goodness not every cruiser reads Cruise Critic :halo: -- and it's good and fresh. I'm a first timer...is cruise casual t shirt and shorts and flip flops? Lol For breakfast or brunch in the MDR, it's basically anything you want except no swimming attire (cover-ups required). They're aware that people will be eating there before leaving the ship on port days or heading up to the pools, so it's more casual than the dinner dress-code previously posted. Really highly recommend the seaday brunch, too. We kinda "discovered" it our last few cruises on Carnival and it was great. Steak and eggs, yummm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenlover8 Posted August 14, 2017 Author #44 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Great info and I learned a lot! Thanks again everyone ❤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 14, 2017 #45 Share Posted August 14, 2017 No, cruise (resort) casual, according to all the A.I's we go to is slacks, button down shirt and closed toed shoes. Breakfast in the MDR is casual, shorts, T's and flip flops are just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted August 14, 2017 #46 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We used to always go the the MDR for breakfast, but last cruise on the conquest we would go up to lido early, around 7:15, and found it to be a relaxing expierence since it was still very quiet, especially on the sea days. We would sit upstairs to where the BBQ is later in the day, and we would be the only people up there for around twenty minutes! I'm an early riser and usually sit and eat a danish and drink a coffee and watch them get ready to open the breakfast buffet. Then, I'm pretty much the first one in line or the first to get an omelette. Otherwise, they have just about everything a person could want for breakfast, and I'm always a bit confused when people complain about a lack of variety? For my breakfast at home it's usually eggs or oatmeal, so to have that buffet available it's always a large variety for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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