RCIfan1912 Posted December 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, ScottD said: I agree... I haven't sailed Carnival, but the Guy Fieri burger and BBQ joints and even Shaq's chicken, would both help sell me if I was looking for something new They also have a deal with Emerill correct? I mean I don't get it, Royal Caribbean is going gangbusters right now with bookings and profit. It's shortsighted to think they can make a few extra bucks by cutting these things out. It's just strange, very strange. It has this lousy new CEO written all over it. I don't like him at all. ScottD and USFFrank 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 18 hours ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Which really does suck when compared to whale-tail line or the house of mouse that really lean into brand deals and theming to pull people aboard... It's interesting you bring this up, because I believe Royal has dropped celeb chefs and/or branded deals like this because they feel they can do it just as good on their own (food wise, not necessarily marketing). When Royal dropped Dreamworks, they said something to the effect that they have developed enough of their in-house entertainment to not have to rely on a third-party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 24 minutes ago, Matt said: It's interesting you bring this up, because I believe Royal has dropped celeb chefs and/or branded deals like this because they feel they can do it just as good on their own (food wise, not necessarily marketing). The main reason for the branded agreements (not just cruising, but about anywhere) is for the marketing angle, not food quality. So it makes sense to ditch the likely expensive celebrity hook and just rely on your own logo to market. Matt and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFCruise Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Apparently their new ice cream parlor that replaces B&J is now called...Ice Cream Parlor (amazed at the creativity there!). The C&A benefits PDF has been updated as well as the name on the app. RCIfan1912 and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted December 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, JFCruise said: Apparently their new ice cream parlor that replaces B&J is now called...Ice Cream Parlor (amazed at the creativity there!). The C&A benefits PDF has been updated as well as the name on the app. And now my joke about Johnny rockets turning into "The Royal burger shack" isn't so funny anymore. That is amazing creativity Royal, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 hours ago, JFCruise said: Apparently their new ice cream parlor that replaces B&J is now called...Ice Cream Parlor (amazed at the creativity there!). The C&A benefits PDF has been updated as well as the name on the app. Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors was already taken? I recently read the copyright protection for Steamboat Willy era Mickey Mouse ends on Jan. 1st. There's a possibility................ RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted December 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Who am I kidding burgers cost too much. It'll be the Royal breath mint shack. 1 per day, per person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 3 hours ago, JFCruise said: Apparently their new ice cream parlor that replaces B&J is now called...Ice Cream Parlor (amazed at the creativity there!). The C&A benefits PDF has been updated as well as the name on the app. Lol..they just went generic on this list...it's Sugar beach on the ship RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 16 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said: Who am I kidding burgers cost too much. It'll be the Royal breath mint shack. 1 per day, per person. For just $5.99. But if you purchase in the CP, it will only be $4.99 per person per day. Black Friday Sale $3.99 pppd. CrimsonCruiser and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted December 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 Just to be clear I'm sure the ice cream will taste just fine, I'm sure it'll be very good. It's just so weird the saving of a few bucks on something like this. In the end I don't like it. It's not like the price of cruises will go down or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 43 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: Just to be clear I'm sure the ice cream will taste just fine, I'm sure it'll be very good. It's just so weird the saving of a few bucks on something like this. In the end I don't like it. It's not like the price of cruises will go down or anything. We had some of this ice cream on Oasis , it's good- better than the soft serve crap and a few varieties, so it was a nice treat once. Not something I'll get regularly but maybe once a trip for the kid RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 On 12/13/2023 at 7:08 PM, Gilley said: Do they serve ice cream in the WJ? Yes, just got off Symphony and they had vanilla, chocolate and strawberry at lunch. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Jolly Ogre said: Yes, just got off Symphony and they had vanilla, chocolate and strawberry at lunch. That’s good to know. I will look for it on my upcoming cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, Gilley said: That’s good to know. I will look for it on my upcoming cruises. It was really good... very flavorful and creamy. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Jolly Ogre said: Yes, just got off Symphony and they had vanilla, chocolate and strawberry at lunch. Does it cost extra or complimentary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 54 minutes ago, foxrunner said: Does it cost extra or complimentary? complimentary and there are a few toppings that you could add as well. WAAAYTOOO, RCIfan1912 and foxrunner 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Jolly Ogre said: complimentary and there are a few toppings that you could add as well. Well we can count that as a win as I believe B&J's was an upcharge. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZootTX Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 1:18 PM, RCIfan1912 said: Yeah its regional thought to the North East. We are in NJ where we sail from. It is excellent store bought ice cream. We've started getting it here in Texas. While I generally prefer Blue Bell, I can't afford $8 for a half gallon so I only but it when its on sale. Turkey Hill is pretty good, too. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 17 hours ago, foxrunner said: Well we can count that as a win as I believe B&J's was an upcharge. He is talking about the ice cream in Windjammer... the place that replaced B&J's IS an upcharge foxrunner and RCIfan1912 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS514 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/13/2023 at 12:23 PM, tonyfsu21 said: Yep, I agree. How far will they take it? Johnny Rockets gone fleetwide for an RC version? Anything would be better than Johnny Rockets. A decent burger and fries would be great. JimnKathy and USFFrank 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Well B&J is highly overrated, any Italian no name ice cream place is much better, to my opinion. No need brand name just bring good ice cream , such has real pistachio flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFCruise Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 On 12/22/2023 at 4:36 PM, JS514 said: Anything would be better than Johnny Rockets. Doesn't McDonald's still exist? CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 On 12/22/2023 at 4:36 PM, JS514 said: Anything would be better than Johnny Rockets. A decent burger and fries would be great. I agree. JR is a cute concept, but the burger and fry experience is very average on a good day. Definitely an opportunity to rebrand it into something better. USFFrank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 Not sad to see B&J go and JR can head that direction as well IMO. For me, where did all the cows go? Where will they show up? I hope they were kept and will become Easter Eggs of the past at some point on ships. jbrinkm, WAAAYTOOO and markinct 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 26, 2023 Report Share Posted December 26, 2023 How about we keep B&J and just get rid of Cats on Oasis of the Seas. Mark_A, michaelp1446, Ampurp85 and 6 others 2 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markinct Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/18/2023 at 2:58 PM, CrimsonCruiser said: we joke but I do think this is the direction they're going overall. Dropped Jaime's for their in-house Giovanni's; dropped b&J for their in-house Ice cream; starting to serve more Starbucks at cafe promenade so I imagine the kiosks will be going away soon....and yeah..JR probably going next.. Which really does suck when compared to whale-tail line or the house of mouse that really lean into brand deals and theming to pull people aboard.... I don't know if having their own stuff is really going to entice new cruisers to pick Royal over the other options out there... Sometimes people need that taste of the familiar to pull them to try something new I have to say, I was underwhelmed by Jamie's Italian on Anthem, but loved the older version of Giovanni's on Radiance. I 100% agree - other lines seem to make partnerships work, as do resorts on land. I freely admit to being tempted by Emeril Lagasse's role with Carnival to give them a try. RCIfan1912, CrimsonCruiser and Big Tule 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markinct Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/23/2023 at 6:09 PM, JFCruise said: Doesn't McDonald's still exist? Well, almost anything would be better than Johnny Rockets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Miller Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 I just got off of Voyager, and the former Ben & Jerry's was discreetly renamed to Sugar Beach, and it was just ice cream offerings RCIfan1912, Thumper44 and markinct 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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