Saint Greg's Mardi Gras - LIVE - August 28th-September 4th 2021

[jetsfan58]

Looks like you are having a Fantastic Voyage!!! Thanks for keeping us updated and eager to get back on the Water.

[KmomChicago]

26 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Yeah I know. It’s just chairs and couches. And two big screens. No bar no bartender no sound and still have to listen to whatever the entertainment is in here.

 

Yes. Honestly I had the same thoughts. You could have put a, you know, WALL in here to separate this Heroes space from the restaurant / lounge / bar / multipurpose space of the Smokehouse with its (good but intrusive) live music and then the Heroes bar could have rather easily doubled as a true sports bar. 

 

Why these people don't ask for our opinions is beyond me!  What do you bet they do eventually enclose the space?  You would think along with Burger Joint and certain other staples that a dedicated or at least, semi-dedicated sports bar would be an absolute requirement on any newbuilds or refurbs.

 

[Saint Greg]

[luvcruzing]

12 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

What’s his name, and how do you keep him clean?

[KmomChicago]

11 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Interesting. The QR code is for the watering hole outside. I wonder if that means you don’t get pig & anchor service here.

 

 

There was a dedicated Heroes bar menu with themed signature drinks floating around (I think it is in operation in one of the Vista class ships?) but as far as I could tell they are not using it on MG.  Minor grumbles of course but it's slightly frustrating when they have a great idea and then they don't follow through on it.

[KmomChicago]

4 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

Be nice if it'd warm up a little for you, eh?  Gonna need a lot of icy beverages to battle this.

[Saint Greg]

2 minutes ago, luvcruzing said:

What’s his name, and how do you keep him clean?

Harry Porter

 

Dip in water/gain mixture and hand wash.

[matt1119]

2 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

The soda machine is nice but it’s really slow. Because only once person can be making a drink at a time.

Is it a Freestyle machine like on RCCL?

[Saint Greg]

1 minute ago, KmomChicago said:

 

Be nice if it'd warm up a little for you, eh?  Gonna need a lot of icy beverages to battle this.

Ive been dealing with high 90’s and some low 100’s. 85 is great for me.

[jetsfan58]

Unfortunately Carnival will probably never ask any of our our opinions while continuing to build bigger ships. They realized a long time ago that they can't satisfy every passenger no matter how hard they try. 

[Saint Greg]

1 minute ago, matt1119 said:

Is it a Freestyle machine like on RCCL?

no just your standard soda fountain. I’ll get a pic of the one in here.

[Saint Greg]

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[Shaded Lady]

2 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

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Pepsi.... ugggh!

[Saint Greg]

13 minutes ago, KmomChicago said:

 

There was a dedicated Heroes bar menu with themed signature drinks floating around (I think it is in operation in one of the Vista class ships?) but as far as I could tell they are not using it on MG.  Minor grumbles of course but it's slightly frustrating when they have a great idea and then they don't follow through on it.

It’s on panorama only. That was the start and end of the hero’s bar. Too bad I really liked it. I’ll be watching some football there the last week of October so check that review.

 

Edited August 29, 2021 by Saint Greg

[matt1119]

I feel bad for the bartenders on the 9/11 Panorama cruise I'm going on. Week 1 of NFL. Can I bet on the O/U of how many times they'll be asked for a specific game? They need to put this in the daily planner. It'll eliminate so many headaches.

[KmomChicago]

1 minute ago, matt1119 said:

I feel bad for the bartenders on the 9/11 Panorama cruise I'm going on. Week 1 of NFL. Can I bet on the O/U of how many times they'll be asked for a specific game? They need to put this in the daily planner. It'll eliminate so many headaches.

If they really wanted to do something cool they could put some of the bigger events on the screen in Grand Central. There is not much going on in there during the day.

 

[HxFx]

14 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

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Are all the soda fountains Pepsi?

[blarko]

49 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Just sitting here I’ve had two people come up next to me in last 15 Minutes asking about sports. One in a browns jersey wanting to see the browns game at noon…another wanting to see a college game tonight. They aren’t going to get either of those games. They’re telling everyone they only have espn and espn2. Now unless something has changed they should also have SEC network.

The Browns don’t play til 8 pm

[blarko]

47 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Definitely gotta

try that watermelon crush probably 

That’s the one I’d try first, then the Sail Away

[blarko]

21 minutes ago, KmomChicago said:

If they really wanted to do something cool they could put some of the bigger events on the screen in Grand Central. There is not much going on in there during the day.

 

So does MG not have a “showroom”? Is GC where the shows are performed?

[Saint Greg]

31 minutes ago, matt1119 said:

I feel bad for the bartenders on the 9/11 Panorama cruise I'm going on. Week 1 of NFL. Can I bet on the O/U of how many times they'll be asked for a specific game? They need to put this in the daily planner. It'll eliminate so many headaches.

well it sounds like they have Sunday ticket this year so they should be able to put multiple games on. I’m trying to remember how many screens they have. Two big ones behind the bar and one big one in the seating area. I can’t remember if they had some smaller ones or not but they should at least be able to put 3 games on. I purposely planned it when my game is on Monday night so I know itll be on.

 

Edited August 29, 2021 by Saint Greg

[Saint Greg]

Yeah we’re going to try these

 

 

[Saint Greg]

What the heck. I’m wearing a mask but I ordered a thirsty frog red and the guy thought I ordered a virgin sea breeze.

[Saint Greg]

I stopped

by guest services because it looks like I’m missing the OBC I got for not canceling a few months ago. She says it’s all there it’s just listed weird. I’ll monitor it as the Charges add up

 

Edited August 29, 2021 by Saint Greg

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