tandemcruzr Posted December 3, 2019 #26 Share Posted December 3, 2019 20 hours ago, jimbo5544 said: Correct, Mardi Gras and also on the Radiance. Where on the Radiance? I don't see it on the deck plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2019 #27 Share Posted December 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, tandemcruzr said: Where on the Radiance? I don't see it on the deck plan. Cannot answer that, but was told it will be on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyotravel Posted December 3, 2019 #28 Share Posted December 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: Cannot answer that, but was told it will be on the ship According to this, aft on Lido: http://www.insidertravelreport.com/carnival-debuts-big-chicken-by-shaq-and-more-eateries-for-new-carnival-mardi-gras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted December 3, 2019 #29 Share Posted December 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, amyotravel said: According to this, aft on Lido: http://www.insidertravelreport.com/carnival-debuts-big-chicken-by-shaq-and-more-eateries-for-new-carnival-mardi-gras Thanks. Yes, I agree on the Mardi Gras but can't see it on the Radiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyotravel Posted December 3, 2019 #30 Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, tandemcruzr said: Thanks. Yes, I agree on the Mardi Gras but can't see it on the Radiance. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news-headlines/shaqs-new-big-chicken-restaurant-will-be-aboard-carnival-radiance Passion for food and fun 'Shaq has brought so much to our brand as chief fun officer and we are always looking for ways to expand on this wonderful relationship and provide our guests with new ways to "Choose Fun,”' Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy said. 'Knowing his passion for food and fun, we’re thrilled to work with Shaq to bring the first Big Chicken at sea aboard the totally transformed Carnival Radiance.' 'Big Chicken has been a dream of mine and now that our land-based restaurant is open, it’s only natural to bring it to sea, as well,' O'Neal said. 'I’m really excited that Carnival Radiance guests will be able to enjoy my own delicious creations alongside all the other great food offerings on board.' Lido Deck location Located aft on Lido Deck, Big Chicken will serve fried chicken favorites, all developed and taste-tested by O'Neal, based on his own recipes. A variety of chicken sandwiches will be featured, with playful monikers inspired by Shaq’s litany of clever nicknames for himself, along with his own take on traditional sides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted December 4, 2019 #31 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I am looking forward to my cruise in Oct 2020 of the new ship. I booked early and got a great price on aft balcony for me going solo. Was almost like half price. I hope the ship is not tired from the long trek down around the South American cape and up to LA. My goodness what a long haul before taking on paying passengers. And LA congrats on getting a new year round ship. They need it and more should come. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 4, 2019 #32 Share Posted December 4, 2019 38 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: I am looking forward to my cruise in Oct 2020 of the new ship. I booked early and got a great price on aft balcony for me going solo. Was almost like half price. I hope the ship is not tired from the long trek down around the South American cape and up to LA. My goodness what a long haul before taking on paying passengers. And LA congrats on getting a new year round ship. They need it and more should come. Let’s hope they can consistently fill her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rare Cruise Critic Chris Posted December 4, 2019 Members #33 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Jumping in to say hello. I'll be on this inaugural sailing (with a colleague to follow on the first seven-day voyage). Looking forward to the hoopla and excitement of a new ship, particularly on the West Coast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffy2 Posted December 4, 2019 Author #34 Share Posted December 4, 2019 23 hours ago, Jules Vacations said: I will be on the same sailing. So excited! Will there be any special events for the 1st sailing? I was told she will already be decorated for the holidays 🙂 I'm really not sure about special events, but I do know that she will be decorated. John said today that he'll be posting videos from around the ship before she gets to San Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napagirl Posted December 4, 2019 #35 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Can't wait to see your posts! I'll be sailing on her in January. And hey, I didn't get the memo that 40+ means no Sky Zone! lol Jealous that you get to sail with Mr. John Heald! What a treat! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffy2 Posted December 4, 2019 Author #36 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I'd like a little advice. I've sailed in Dream and Magic, and have been to the Steakhouse on both ships. It's a wonderful value and the food is awesome. I have reservations for JiJi's and the Steakhouse, but I've never eaten in Cucina. Should I try and change my steakhouse reservation to Cucina once onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffy2 Posted December 4, 2019 Author #37 Share Posted December 4, 2019 On 12/3/2019 at 6:22 AM, Joebucks said: Sounds like a memorable event indeed. If I can ask, when you say it was expensive, how much was it? My outside cabin was almost $600 per person for a 3 night sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrcruiser Posted December 4, 2019 #38 Share Posted December 4, 2019 We will be sailing her in May!! Looking forward to your review and to see pictures!! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted December 5, 2019 #39 Share Posted December 5, 2019 On 12/3/2019 at 6:24 PM, amyotravel said: Lido Deck location Located aft on Lido Deck, Big Chicken will serve fried chicken favorites, all developed and taste-tested by O'Neal, based on his own recipes. A variety of chicken sandwiches will be featured, with playful monikers inspired by Shaq’s litany of clever nicknames for himself, along with his own take on traditional sides. You are correct. Looks like Chicken is going to be where the Seafood Shack was on the Lido Deck aft and the Seafood is moving to the where the Chopsticks place was. Don't know if Chopsticks moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonV Posted December 5, 2019 #40 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I was on the inaugural cruise of Carnival Elation in 98 and brought it out from Miami to San Pedro. It was nice but nothing spectacular. Carnival ship decorator, Joe Farkas, was onboard and he was a great guy. They shot a lot of pics and were filming commercials onboard so areas were cordoned off. Kathy Lee Gifford also embarked in LA to film her singing commercial. I thought it would be a bit more special being an inaugural with maybe a special gift to the first guests but nothing. It was still a very good trip and it was special to me and I enjoyed it tremendously and know you will too. I’m booked on the January 11 voyage and booked it in March of 2018 and never waited this long for a cruise either but it was really cheap for a cove balcony. I hope you have a wonderful cruise and look forward to hearing about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffy2 Posted December 5, 2019 Author #41 Share Posted December 5, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 11:41 AM, Cruise Critic Chris said: Jumping in to say hello. I'll be on this inaugural sailing (with a colleague to follow on the first seven-day voyage). Looking forward to the hoopla and excitement of a new ship, particularly on the West Coast! Woo! Hopefully we run into each other🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc_load_letter Posted December 5, 2019 #42 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Wife and I will see you there! You will be able to find us at the stern with drinks in hand and in the pool or jacuzzi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzfitch Posted December 6, 2019 #43 Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 11/29/2019 at 2:05 PM, heffy2 said: boarding doesn't start until 2pm Really? My boarding time is 1:00PM.... does this mean we will just be checking in and then standing around the terminal until 2? Where did you learn that the boarding time was at 2? I never know where to find that kind of information.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted December 6, 2019 #44 Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 hours ago, dzfitch said: Really? My boarding time is 1:00PM.... does this mean we will just be checking in and then standing around the terminal until 2? Where did you learn that the boarding time was at 2? I never know where to find that kind of information.... Is 1PM your Arrival Appointment time? If it is, then that's the time you're supposed to arrive at the terminal. Your boarding will be whatever time they call you after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzfitch Posted December 6, 2019 #45 Share Posted December 6, 2019 11 minutes ago, naxer said: Is 1PM your Arrival Appointment time? If it is, then that's the time you're supposed to arrive at the terminal. Your boarding will be whatever time they call you after that. So do we know for certain that the ship isn't boarding until 2? Where can we find that info? I've done this itinerary out of Long Beach on the smaller ships more than 30 times, and the ships never board that late so I just want to confirm and plan accordingly 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted December 6, 2019 #46 Share Posted December 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, dzfitch said: So do we know for certain that the ship isn't boarding until 2? Where can we find that info? I've done this itinerary out of Long Beach on the smaller ships more than 30 times, and the ships never board that late so I just want to confirm and plan accordingly 🙂 I would not know, and you have far more experience at LB than I do, lol. I've sailed out of there once. 😊 You mentioned that you had a 1PM boarding time? Where did you see that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted December 7, 2019 #47 Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/3/2019 at 8:11 PM, jimbo5544 said: Let’s hope they can consistently fill her I have a bet (just beer nothing too serious) with a friend and long time Carnival cruiser who doesn’t think Panorama will last two years on the West coast. I think it will last longer than that for several reasons. Time will tell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1city@atime Posted December 7, 2019 #48 Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 11:21 AM, heffy2 said: I'm really not sure about special events, but I do know that she will be decorated. John said today that he'll be posting videos from around the ship before she gets to San Pedro. San Pedro? You mean Long Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1city@atime Posted December 7, 2019 #49 Share Posted December 7, 2019 6 hours ago, dzfitch said: Really? My boarding time is 1:00PM.... does this mean we will just be checking in and then standing around the terminal until 2? Where did you learn that the boarding time was at 2? I never know where to find that kind of information.... I can't believe boarding doesn't start until 2pm. How could they get 4000 people on in a couple hours. The wife and I aren't buying it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted December 7, 2019 #50 Share Posted December 7, 2019 49 minutes ago, 1city@atime said: San Pedro? You mean Long Beach? No, she will tie up in San Pedro overnight until the pier becomes available at Long Beach. This was announced months ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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