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They YELLED at Us for Filming—So We Reviewed CARNIVAL Mardi Gras FOOD & Drink Instead

Griff & Alyssa
Griff & Alyssa
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👁️ 88K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 31:36

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Editorial Summary

The creators evaluate the Carnival Mardi Gras by testing various dining and entertainment options to determine if the cruise lives up to influencer hype. The experience begins with a sea day brunch at the Palm, where the family encounters long wait times and frequent upselling of juice packages. While the food quality is described as standard, the creators note that the service at brunch was notably slower than their previous experiences. The video also documents a frustrating encounter where staff members reportedly yelled at the creators for filming. Later, the family explores different venues, including the Red Frog Tiki Bar for cocktails and Emeralds for a New Orleans style dinner. They review items such as red beans and rice, boudin balls, and beignets, offering mixed feedback on spice levels and texture. The trip concludes with observations on ship activities like the Bolt coaster and various onboard shows, ultimately providing a balanced perspective on the value of the cruise for paying passengers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority CreatorSponsored
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

they yelled at me and I'm keeping this clip in because that's ridiculous that's really really dumb

I definitely won't be eating the whole thing all these people in the hall are waiting to get into Cay brunch

overall French was okay it was not as good as I remembered it unfortunately

Carnival good job stay hot Carnival

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check in on the app as soon as you can for sea day brunch to avoid long waits
Request a table in advance for dining to reduce wait times

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long wait times for diningCheck in on the app in advance and request a table to reduce wait times
Upselling during mealsBe prepared for staff to ask multiple times about drink packages and juices

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise worth the money?
QAre influencer reviews of Carnival Mardi Gras honest or clickbait?

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