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    Peanut Allergy Experiences

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    DD has issues with peanuts and tree nuts.

     

    For years we also didn't advise Carnival about her allergies because we knew the recipes. With the advent of The American Table we have started to preorder her meals as the recipes keep changing. Last weekend I had the fourth different recipe variation (not a chef issue, an ingredient issue) of one entree since the AT has been implemented.

     

    Not all ingredients are marked in the menu. Did you know the room service chocolate cake has a decor of peanuts?

     

    Don't worry about ordering and not eating the food. They'd rather have the food ready than have a passenger in distress.

    From experience, a small reaction one time has no bearing on the next reaction.

    The time it takes to get to the Med center gets longer in an emergency, especially if you're having trouble breathing. Longer yet if it's not open. Bring Benedryl and your epipens (or equivalent).

     

    Get travel insurance within the pre-existing conditions phase.

     

    Know how to say 'peanut' in the language in the country(ies) you're visiting. Know local word differences also. Voice of Experience. DD uses allergy cards when visiting countries with other languages. Has saved her several times.

     

    Yeah, some of the above is Doom and Gloom but learn from the experience of others.

     

    Safe Travels

     

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    This is my standard allergy post.

     

    DD has issues with peanuts ant tree nuts. Only had issues with 'user' error, no issues with Carnival. If you have a nut allergy, know that Carnival classifies seeds as nuts.

     

    No need to contact Special Needs before your cruise. Carnival is set up for nut allergies.

     

    https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/special-needs/dietary-needs.aspx

     

    See the Hostess at embarkation when the Maitre 'd has hours. Hours will be in the FunTmes, usually starting around 1pm. The hostess will take that night's order. Each night the hostess or your waiter will bring you the next day's MDR menu-breakfast, brunch/lunch and dinner. If deciding between two entrees, order both. For brunch don't hesitate to order a breakfast and lunch if you want to eat both meals in the MDR.

     

    For room service, they cannot make special for you but they can tell you the ingredients. No special area so there is always the possibility of contamination

     

    Buffet is a minefield. Ask the Hostess or the Head Lido Chef or the Food and Beverage crew in the officer whites. DO NOT ask the line cooks or those serving desserts. They mean well but do not know the full recipes. Cross contamination is always a possibility.

     

    Onshore--- we bring allergy cards. I made our own but you can buy some at selectwisely.com.

    You can only bring off commercially prepared food. We bring cereal bars, boxes of cereal, bottled water, hard candy etc.

    Many ports will check. Some will do a physical search, others use dogs. You do not want the cute Labrador to sit next to you. I've had them alert on my Lemonheads.

     

    Kids clubs have a form to fill out. There are some snacks served at times. The younger kids meet up at the dinner buffet certain nights. Ask the counselors what's on the menu.

     

     

    Could you tell me what American Table is?

    Am I missing something?

    in Disney Cruise Line

    Posted

    Am I the only one that thinks $8,000 plus for a cruise for a family of four is outrageous? Just did a quick look for the Caribbean in July 2015! Wow!

     

    Perhaps you book these years in advance so you have time to take out a second mortgage; someone, please enlighten me.

     

    Thank you in advance.

    Need a good checklist for a 9mo old.

    in Family Cruises

    Posted

    FLCruiser25 for the information. I am hyperaware of what I touch and where I touch it :) I always pull doors open from the bottoms of the handles rather than the tops (yes, I do over think things thank you very much), etc. I am an avid hand washer and hope this keeps us all healthy in 16 days when we cruise on the Grandeur!

     

    Thanks again!

    To potty train or not, that's the question.

    in Family Cruises

    Posted

    I have twin girls; one of whom has been fully potty trained since March and the other of whom just got on board about a month ago, but still has an accident or two. For this reason, I have bought and will carry with me in Bermuda in my beach bag, one of these…

     

    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/potette-plus-2-in-1-travel-potty-trainer-seat-by-kalencom/111261?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_beautywellness_&gclid=CjkKEQjwlcSdBRD3wva3-KOAo80BEiQAjNIhiVM5Ap00Ifss3qRoxNYbLg0TNPLsJzsY_6XJ8q7XlKjw_wcB

     

    It will give me a little more flexibility when we go on land and we plan to use it on our toilet in our room. I will also be buying my other daughter a pair of children' noise canceling head phones for the potty, because at home she refuses to go if the bathrooms are too loud (usually Target or the mall); and I don't want her holding her urine or BM and not telling me :)

     

    Good luck!

    (I will say until you get used to the fully trained aspect, you will miss the ease of having him diapered :))

    Give me your best advice for "Newbies"

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    bring along a lightweight T-shirt to wear while you snorkel as well as making sure that you slather the backs of arms and legs with sunscreen! You will be hypnotized by the undersea world and may forget how long you've been bobbing around with your back, legs and arms exposed. I have done this religiously since finding out the hard way on my first cruise!

     

    I posted this on a different thread but thought is was worth repeating here!

    New owners and activities at Tobacco Bay Beach

    in Bermuda

    Posted

    My heart grew heavy when I read this. Tobacco Bay holds a special place in my heart because of the spectacular sea life and ease of off the beach snorkeling. I was looking forward to bringing my daughters to this serene little slice of paradise, but alas, my conscience will not allow me to do that. I have no interest in loud, obnoxious music along with loud, obnoxious beach toys. The new beach toys will destroy the underwater world as I knew it.

     

    Please don't flame me, I really am not interested in hearing about the pursuit of capitalism, etc. and how everyone has to make a living; what about the repercussions all of these things will have on the already struggling coral reefs, fish, balance, etc.

    "I wish I knew before..."

    in First Time Cruisers

    Posted

    bring along a lightweight T-shirt to wear while you snorkel as well as making sure that you slather the backs of arms and legs with sunscreen! You will be hypnotized by the undersea world and may forget how long you've been bobbing around with your back, legs and arms exposed. I have done this religiously since finding out the hard way on my first cruise!

    Zoo and museum - how to get there

    in Bermuda

    Posted

    I will be traveling to Bermuda in July with family, which include our 3 year old twin girls. I would like to go to the zoo/museum but do not want to go on the day the ship offers the excursion.

     

    Can someone tell me the best plan as far as transportation.

     

    Thank you.

    Upgrade from JS ?

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    I am in the CA part of RCI website and I want to put in criteria for upgrade (I don't want to move off of Deck 8, but would like a GS, if the gods decide to smile their favor upon me) and one of the choices is "I do not wish to be upgraded to an accessible room." Can someone tell me why one would not want to be upgraded to an accessible room?

     

    Thank you in advance.

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