IPullTeethForALiving Posted September 26, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2017 My daughter is an extremely picky eater. (even the chicken fingers have to be a certain type and her MAC n cheese has to be in the microwave container lol) Can I put microwaveable foods, granola bars, chips, etc in my suitcase to have in our stateroom incase there is nothing she likes onboard? I'm not worried about fresh vegetables like carrots and other vegetables because I know they will have those things. Thanks! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanne2 Posted September 26, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Are you expecting a microwave in your cabin? Of course granola bars are fine to bring but uncooked mac and cheese sounds worse than anything they'll have in the buffet of DR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 26, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 26, 2017 There is an enormous choice of food in the buffet; if she cannot find something to eat there then there is something radically wrong. Do you intend to take enough food on board for 3 meals a day for the whole cruise? As has been said there is no microwave in the cabins, will she eat your food cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniem Posted September 26, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 26, 2017 My daughter is an extremely picky eater. (even the chicken fingers have to be a certain type and her MAC n cheese has to be in the microwave container lol) Can I put microwaveable foods, granola bars, chips, etc in my suitcase to have in our stateroom incase there is nothing she likes onboard? I'm not worried about fresh vegetables like carrots and other vegetables because I know they will have those things. Thanks! :D I'm sure you can bring any packaged food like granola bars, chips, etc. I have never seen a microwave in any cabin, There is so much food your child will probably find something to eat. But I can't see the harm in having some back up familiar foods. It's a vacation and I am sure you want everything to go as smoothly as possible and I understand your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted September 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 26, 2017 There is no microwave on the entire ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted September 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I won't comment on the picky eater discussion. I will say that there are many options of foods on the ship from dry cereal to escargots. There is a children's menu. And peanut butter and jelly are available. You can always ask them to modify a meal (such as pasta with no sauce). Welcome to Cruise Critic. I hope you will enjoy your cruise with your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katgoesonholiday Posted September 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I have a very picky eater (he’s high functioning autistic) and he’s very much looking forward to his fifth cruise in Dec. The first time we took him on a month long holiday and cruise to an unfamiliar country, we took a suitcase of his familiar foods as back up. These were great for the land portion of the trip but we found that once we were on the ship he had a vast array of choices and we were usually able to cobble together something that vaguely resembled a balanced meal. He’s now 11 and whilst he still acts instinctively with significant aversion to many foods, he is slowly extending his repertoire. Cruising has helped with that as the buffets and menus offer him a vast array of attractive choices that he can see and smell before selecting. He also knows he doesn’t have to eat something if he tries it and doesn’t like it - this has made him more adventurous since there is no penalty. Right now we are working on extending his dinner time options and it’s stressful and there is a lot of wastage but it will eventually pay off - especially if we treat it as a big of an adventure and not as a battleground where lines are drawn. And you’ll find the same with yours - take a bunch of familiar snacks, encourage him/her to chose from the buffet, and don’t sweat the small stuff if they spend a week eating French fries and bananas washed down with lemonade. Both of you will have a much better holiday if you can be relaxed about the food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted September 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2017 You will not find a microwave or other way to heat up food for your daughter. How does she like cold Mac & Cheese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzKnitr Posted September 26, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I have a very picky eater (he’s high functioning autistic) and he’s very much looking forward to his fifth cruise in Dec. The first time we took him on a month long holiday and cruise to an unfamiliar country, we took a suitcase of his familiar foods as back up. These were great for the land portion of the trip but we found that once we were on the ship he had a vast array of choices and we were usually able to cobble together something that vaguely resembled a balanced meal. He’s now 11 and whilst he still acts instinctively with significant aversion to many foods, he is slowly extending his repertoire. Cruising has helped with that as the buffets and menus offer him a vast array of attractive choices that he can see and smell before selecting. He also knows he doesn’t have to eat something if he tries it and doesn’t like it - this has made him more adventurous since there is no penalty. Right now we are working on extending his dinner time options and it’s stressful and there is a lot of wastage but it will eventually pay off - especially if we treat it as a big of an adventure and not as a battleground where lines are drawn. And you’ll find the same with yours - take a bunch of familiar snacks, encourage him/her to chose from the buffet, and don’t sweat the small stuff if they spend a week eating French fries and bananas washed down with lemonade. Both of you will have a much better holiday if you can be relaxed about the food. I never personally had to deal with this situation but this is easily the best reply. I might add also to treat the food as part of the overall adventure. Try - if they don't like it they don't have to eat it. No pressure, vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPullTeethForALiving Posted September 26, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Thanks!! I will try that! I already buy her the kraft Mac n cheese and that's what she prefers. Believe me, we will be trying everything and keeping our options but would like those things on standby as a just in case! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted September 26, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Bring as much packaged food like granola bars as you like. There is no way to microwave or heat any food like mac & cheese. There is so much food on board, certainly there is something she will eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted September 26, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Don't know what ship you are on but the Regal has a separate small area in the buffet where kids foods are displayed, mac and cheese, chicken fingers, fries, etc. Also the main dining room has a nice kids menu and the dining room staff really does a great job with kids. Our granddaughters love the fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, fruit salad, ice cream sundaes and chicken fingers. I'm sure she will eventually find something to eat. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 26, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 26, 2017 With so many food choices onboard, I guess your child will find one to like. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare stevenr597 Posted September 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 26, 2017 You certainly can bring packaged foods on board the ship. But in regards to your daughter being a picky eater, I am sure that if you explained it to the maitre'd on board, they would be able to prepare some simple foods such as chicken fingers for your daughter. I remember when my children were young, my wife and I brought peanut butter and jelly, as well as apple juice and boxed chocolate milk all over the world with us. don't worry, I am sure you will be able to find something for you children on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCruisers Posted September 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I was lucky in not having children who were picky eaters when growing up. Now, when it comes to my sister-in-law’s kids, this is a very different situation. They were (and still are to a point) very picky eaters. They were so picky that if a sandwich was cut in the wrong direction they complained. Well, their family went on a cruise one year and guess what? They were still picky eaters, but they did find some things to eat. One thing they actually loved was the Fettucine Alfredo. There is so much variety of food on the ship that she should be able to find some things that she likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 26, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 26, 2017 NO microwave's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted September 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 26, 2017 NO microwave's available. I was told, on a galley tour, that there are no microwave ovens on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted September 26, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I was told, on a galley tour, that there are no microwave ovens on board. They have something hidden in the kitchen that quickly heats food. DH told a waiter in the buffet that the coffee wasn't hot enough. The waiter whisked it away and came back in a couple of minutes with his piping hot cup of coffee. And, yes, it was the same coffee. DH brings Hazlenut Creamer for his coffee and had already added it before he complained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted September 26, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 26, 2017 They have something hidden in the kitchen that quickly heats food.DH told a waiter in the buffet that the coffee wasn't hot enough. The waiter whisked it away and came back in a couple of minutes with his piping hot cup of coffee. And, yes, it was the same coffee. DH brings Hazlenut Creamer for his coffee and had already added it before he complained. I was told by a sous chef on the Royal that they do indeed have microwave ovens available. They're much more powerful that the one he has at home. It could be that certain ships don't have them. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 26, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Try to think of things (packaged & sealed by the manufacturer) she well eat that don't have to be heated to take on the ship as a standby. ;) What do you do when you take her out to eat at a restaurant at home? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted September 26, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Hot water is available that could be used in packaged foods that only need water added. Also, containers could be heated with the same hot water with a little ingenuity. Best of Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted September 27, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I hope your daughter finds some good things to eat. There are a lot of choices. I have to laugh at how many posters have told you there is no microwave available. I bet you get it. :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 27, 2017 There is no microwave on the entire ship They have something hidden in the kitchen that quickly heats food.DH told a waiter in the buffet that the coffee wasn't hot enough. The waiter whisked it away and came back in a couple of minutes with his piping hot cup of coffee. And, yes, it was the same coffee. DH brings Hazlenut Creamer for his coffee and had already added it before he complained. Probably used the milk steamer/frother on the espresso machine. It will heat any liquid in a flash. I have been told several times on several ships that there are no microwaves at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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