Say It Ain't So! They've Changed Guy's Fries!

[brilliantseas]

Currently onboard Carnival Legend and I am sad to report that Carnival has done away with Guy's Fries! At least the fresh-cut French fries that they used to serve. I had heard rumors of the change being made on the Mardi Gras, but it appears as if it is spreading fleet-wide. 

 

The new fries are a frozen, skin-on fry with a slightly spicy seasoning. Sadly, they are far inferior to the fresh-cut fries that Guy's Burgers used to serve. 

 

Who wants to start the petition and flood John Heald's inbox with "Bring Back Guy's Fries" emails? 

[Bgcruising]

I didnt really notice the difference. 

[Eliot Ness]

I was never a big fan of their fries anyway.  I like the burgers OK and sure, I always ate a few fries, but to tell the truth I liked the burgers, fries, hot dogs, and chicken on the old grills a little better.  Not to say I won't be wolfing down a Guy's burger on the Glory next Sunday 😁

 

John

 

[ObstructedView2]

1 hour ago, brilliantseas said:

Currently onboard Carnival Legend and I am sad to report that Carnival has done away with Guy's Fries! At least the fresh-cut French fries that they used to serve.

 

 

 

I don't see any difference. Hopefully other members will soon comment in regards to appearance, taste & what they've heard to confirm if this is a rumor or not.

 

 

 

 

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[vwrestler171]

I will say that I did notice that nothing at Guys was as good as I remembered.  Only had 1 burger and fries on my cruise last month.

[LatinaInTexas]

Noticed last month the fries were different but wasn't sure. Different texture, different taste, didn't like the seasoning. Prob why I only ate there once that trip boooo.

[brilliantseas]

24 minutes ago, ObstructedView2 said:

 

 

 

I don't see any difference. Hopefully other members will soon comment in regards to appearance, taste & what they've heard to confirm if this is a rumor or not.

 

 

 

 

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Here is a photo of what they used to look like. Small difference in appearance, but a big difference in taste and texture. The fresh-cut fries have a soft texture and bend easily.

 

The new ones are frozen and have a crispy exterior. The closest thing I can compare them to is the old skin-on fries from Wendy's, and that isn't a good thing. 

 

[cellfree]

Just off Pride, husband noticed difference. 

[Tiger0613]

I had the fries on the Valor 11/29.  They looked the same, but they had less seasoning than before.

Edited December 5, 2021 by Tiger0613

[havanadaydreaming]

Was on Horizon late Oct burger and fries were just as i temembered them. 

 

Delicious. 

[nicnic96]

I hope this isn't true as I was on the Horizon in October and they were the originals.  I will definitely notice a difference if there is one on the Dream in January and I'll definitely be letting Carnival know as I like the fries almost as much as the burgers!

 

I realize handmade fries take more labor but no need to skimp on such a simple item!

[brilliantseas]

28 minutes ago, nicnic96 said:

I hope this isn't true as I was on the Horizon in October and they were the originals.  I will definitely notice a difference if there is one on the Dream in January and I'll definitely be letting Carnival know as I like the fries almost as much as the burgers!

 

I realize handmade fries take more labor but no need to skimp on such a simple item!

 

I'll take the (old) fries over the burgers any day! 

[ray98]

I hope the did change them.  Those were the greasiest and soggiest fries ever.

[Guest BasicSailor]

Yes, they were changed even before the shutdown started or in the process of.

Not as much Tater now 😁

[Silent Penguin]

Yeah, now that you mention it, I thought they were smaller and skinnier, but they still tasted great to me! I had 3 burgers while on the Legend a couple weeks ago, and that's 2 more than any other cruise.  Our disembarkment was so delayed that the captain allowed for 3 food venues to open for lunch.  Guy's burger (no bun) and fries for me!

[happywife0921]

Just off the Valor for Thanksgiving and I knew I noticed there was something different about the fries, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it.

[kwokpot]

On the Mardi Gras the fries at Big Chicken were better than the ones at Guys.

[Guest BasicSailor]

22 minutes ago, happywife0921 said:

Just off the Valor for Thanksgiving and I knew I noticed there was something different about the fries, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it.

🙃😁

[heidikay]

11 hours ago, brilliantseas said:

 

I'll take the (old) fries over the burgers any day! 

Totally agree. I love fresh cut fries.  

[sparks1093]

10 hours ago, happywife0921 said:

Just off the Valor for Thanksgiving and I knew I noticed there was something different about the fries, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it.

Same here. Knew they were different but until this thread didn't really realize how. We eat at Guy's more for the burgers anyway and try to minimize the fry consumption.

[happywife0921]

11 hours ago, BasicSailor said:

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This was funny. I admit I put my fingers on quite a few fries during the trip lol. 

[davy jones]

I always thought that Guy's fries were limp and soggy.  I order my burger at Guy's without fries.

[mz-s]

Was on the Freedom for Thanksgiving. The fries were as I remember them. The Deli's new menu has fries and they are much better than Guy's in my opinion.

 

Deli's fries with Guy's seasoning is really all Carnival needs to do in my opinion. But I do appreciate their desire for each venue to have a distinct menu. Otherwise things get repetitive for some people after a few days.

[Jasonsterling]

I never really liked the fries at Guy's- the burgers are great though and despite reports the burger I had there in August seemed the same to me. I actually prefer the fries at the Seafood Shack- those are awesome. 

[mar214]

Tried Guy's fries once - soggy and way too greasy for me. Never tried them again! Very happy to hear there might be new Guy's fries!!!!!