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Carnival Mardi Gras Pt.3: Havana Area, John & Christine, Chibang Dinner, Family Feud - ParoDeeJay

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πŸ‘οΈ 51K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 33:34

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a sea day aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras, beginning with breakfast at Cucina before exploring various ship amenities. They visit the Pixels gallery to collect pins and lanyards and spend time in the Havana area, where they test whether cabin keys provide access to the cabana deck. The vlog includes a visit to the Serenity area for a self-serve salad bar and sangrias, as well as an appearance by Carnival Cruise Line President John Heald during a Q&A session. The creators also provide a detailed review of their cabin features, including the vanity seating and closet storage. Later in the day, they attend a live Family Feud game in the theater and dine at Chibang, a specialty restaurant offering Chinese and Mexican menus. They conclude the video with a candid assessment of the Chibang dining experience, noting that while the food was good, the restaurant suffered from long wait times, small portions, and a loud, cafeteria-like atmosphere due to the high volume of guests during the inaugural season.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

good morning morning from the high seas a sea day but all we see out our window is a car

we have our very first towel friend of the cruise the very long-eared bunny

we did not have the best chibang experience tonight but you know we try and be positive all the time

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't record the guy pouring your coffee to avoid startling them
βœ“Try the sangria swirl at the serenity bar
βœ“Visit Chibang on a port day or embarkation day to avoid crowds

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelmed by breakfast choices β€” Try Cucina del Capitano for a sit-down breakfast with a regular menu
Noise level at specialty dining β€” Don't expect a romantic atmosphere at Chibang during free inaugural season

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the breakfast options on a sea day?
QHow does the Havana area work with cabin keys?
QWhat is the dining experience like at Chibang?

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