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Carnival Mardi Gras Pt.2: Brunch, Shops, Dance Class, Java Blue Lunch, La Piazza Dinner - ParoDeeJay

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πŸ‘οΈ 55K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 28:19

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a sea day aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras, focusing on various dining, shopping, and entertainment options. They begin with a brunch experience, noting that while the service took about an hour, the food was solid. The day continues with a tour of the French Quarter shops, including an Invicta watch store and a fragrance boutique, followed by attending a dance class at Center Stage. The vlog captures several onboard activities, such as a Family Feud audition and music trivia in the Limelight. For lunch, the creators visit a grab-and-go deli section, sampling various wraps and sandwiches. They also discuss the noise levels in Havana cabins, noting that their location results in hearing the rock shows from the theater below. The evening includes watching a variety act at Center Stage and a late dinner at La Piazza, where they sample different pizzas and desserts. The creators conclude by reviewing their day, praising the ice cream in the Heroes Tribute lounge and reflecting on the atmosphere of the various entertainment venues.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we had heard some people saying the service was a little slower it was about an hour all told for our brunch

i want to say i'm going to call that maybe my third favorite brunch burger ever

havana cabins are always plagued with noise on the vista horizon and i guess panorama

the ice cream amazing so my favorite ice cream ever was on our alaska cruise and it was because the machines stayed cold

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Choose morning service for towel animals if you want them, as evening service may not provide them.
βœ“Consider booking a cabin far forward in the Havana area to avoid theater noise.
βœ“Try the banana dessert from the panini place, as it was the clear winner.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin noise from theater β€” Book a cabin far forward in the Havana area to avoid noise, as some cabins are quieter.
Service speed for brunch β€” An hour for brunch is not too bad on a lazy sea day, and the food is solid.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the service speed like for sea day brunch?
QHow noisy are the Havana cabins on this ship?
QWhat are the dining options available on a sea day?

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