Carnival Mardi Gras - 1/22 Sailing live

[IntrepidFromDC]

1 hour ago, cruisinsly said:

I just made reservations at the Holiday Inn Vacation Club Port Canaveral.  I cant wait to see what you thought of them!  

I think my comments and photos of Hol Inn Vac Club Port Can are on pages 1 and 2. Definitely recommend not just for proximity to Cruise Terminal 3 but also close to local fresh fish restaurants (20 minute walk) and very close to beach and jetty park (5 minute walk).

[cruisinsly]

9 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

I think my comments and photos of Hol Inn Vac Club Port Can are on pages 1 and 2. Definitely recommend not just for proximity to Cruise Terminal 3 but also close to local fresh fish restaurants (20 minute walk) and very close to beach and jetty park (5 minute walk).

I saw them, thank you for posting.  So excited to start planning ours for next year.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Mardi Gras and sunset. Teppanyaki at 9pm tonight.  Casino until then...

[Cruzmomma77]

On 1/23/2022 at 11:10 AM, IntrepidFromDC said:

Cucina for free? Clams and mussels antipasti and al dente linguine with littleneck clams better than any MDR meal I've ever had...

Was this lunch? And did you have a wait, if so?

[MeganGC1983]

21 minutes ago, Cruzmomma77 said:

Was this lunch? And did you have a wait, if so?

It was dinner and it’s included on the MG. You check in on the app. Usually a 15-20 minute wait. 

[IntrepidFromDC]

1 hour ago, Cruzmomma77 said:

Was this lunch? And did you have a wait, if so?

It was dinner. We used the Hub app.  It was a 10 minute wait from the time we booked the table from our room.  Hub told us our assigned table, we walked up to hostess and she seated us immediately.  The linguine with littleneck clams in white wine sauce was very good.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Teppanyaki was worth the $32 upcharge.  We may not see the MDR this cruise at all. We love Mardi Gras! Tomorrow night,  Rudis Sea Grill.

[Rhitson88]

Wife and I are sailing on MG on the 5th of Feb. Are they running shows in the main theater or anything? That was a big question we had that we can’t find anything on. Thanks.

[IntrepidFromDC]

6 hours ago, Rhitson88 said:

Wife and I are sailing on MG on the 5th of Feb. Are they running shows in the main theater or anything? That was a big question we had that we can’t find anything on. Thanks.

Yes, everything seems to be going on as usual.  Multiple musical acts daily, multiple comedy shows daily in multiple venues, and here's a screenshot of tonight's theater offering.  Casino was packed last night.  Sadly,  my name was not picked to pick the spots off Matilda.

[jimbo5544]

On 1/23/2022 at 11:14 AM, IntrepidFromDC said:

Water pressure in the shower is disappointing. Was much better on Pride and Legend last year. The handheld is almost useless,  the water just pours downward even on full power.

Ours is over the top

[IntrepidFromDC]

We got cookies delivered, I'm guessing cuz of Premier,  not Platinum.  I tried a chocolate chip. Pretty good,  not great.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Costa Maya we just got off and checked out the port, went to the Grand Staircase and back.  As far as Carnivalized ports go, I think this is the first one I actually liked a bit. You can watch locals climbing up a tower, cultural dance and music,  observe the dolphin experience up close, all free. In addition to the tanzanite/ DI junk they have shops that seem to be independent mixed in with the Carnival operated shops. These 3 pics are at the end of the pier, where shopping begins... looking straight ahead,  to the left, to the right...

[IntrepidFromDC]

The shops are maze-like, mixed in with fun quick-stops like this coconut wind gauge and cultural musicians and dancers

[IntrepidFromDC]

Dolphin experience,  swim-up bar

[IntrepidFromDC]

Back to the ship 

[IntrepidFromDC]

A few of the places we haven't tried...  yet.

[famof4togo]

Thanks for the pics and review...you are making me SOOOOO hungry!!!

[famof4togo]

So does "Time Fries" only serve french fries?  Toppings?  Honestly, that's my irresistible bad treat I am addicted to fries and hadn't heard anything about this place...

 

What about "steam dreams" is that dumplings?  (another favorite of mine) If not, what do they serve...again I hadn't heard anything about this place either LOL....

[keels81]

16 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Teppanyaki was worth the $32 upcharge.  We may not see the MDR this cruise at all. We love Mardi Gras! Tomorrow night,  Rudis Sea Grill.

 

Also felt Teppanyaki was worth the upcharge -- we never made it in the MDR either!

[Knights on the Beach]

On 1/24/2022 at 4:29 PM, cruisinsly said:

Its so funny - my hubby is a Floridian and goes everywhere, almost, in shorts and flip flops.  Even if it is cold outside.  But he will put on a hoodie and beanie to keep warm.

That's totally our youngest son!  He hates pants as much as I hate shoes.  🤣

[adam3313]

Use the cabin hair dryer for a few seconds on the cookies.  it kicks them up a notch!

[famof4togo]

Just now, cruisemom2 said:

That's totally our youngest son!  He hates pants as much as I hate shoes.  🤣

Same here in SoCAL I wear flip flops pretty much everyday of the year...don't own a coat either...lol...Only difference between CA and FL is I also don't own an umbrella or bug spray LOL

[Knights on the Beach]

On 1/24/2022 at 12:13 AM, SNJCruisers said:

Looks like my prognostication came true.  The Bills coach should be fired for not doing a squibb kick with 13 seconds left.  At least four or five seconds would have ticked off and the Chiefs would not have gotten their miracle comeback.

 

That was easily the best game of the season.  LOVED watching Gabe Davis having the game of his life (SO FAR) - I'm so proud of that young man!  We knew he was something special when we had him at UCF.  Felt a little bad for Mike Hughes (also from UCF) when Gabe took him down on his way to the end zone.  🤣  I'm sad we won't get to see Gabe play again until next season but I'm looking forward to seeing what he does next.  As a Dolphins fan, I have to live vicariously through my UCF players on other teams.  😜

[kwokpot]

3 hours ago, famof4togo said:

So does "Time Fries" only serve french fries?  Toppings?  Honestly, that's my irresistible bad treat I am addicted to fries and hadn't heard anything about this place...

 

What about "steam dreams" is that dumplings?  (another favorite of mine) If not, what do they serve...again I hadn't heard anything about this place either LOL....

Yes Time Fries is fried potatoes with various toppings of the day. Sometimes it will be tater tots with toppings.

 

Steam Dreams is Various steamed  Asian dishes. It's authentic Chinese food and you'll find items you won't see at Panda Express.

[BennyBrun]

18 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Teppanyaki was worth the $32 upcharge.  We may not see the MDR this cruise at all. We love Mardi Gras! Tomorrow night,  Rudis Sea Grill.

That looks amazing!!!  Enjoy your cruise!!!