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

[@GriffandAlyssa]

Do you think Carnival should let families use their phones/cameras to take photos with Ellie the Towel animal Elephant? Let me know your thoughts below…

[@sharonafleming2544]

Yes. That was ridiculous. It is a big towel animal mascot and you can't take pictures? WTH???

[@shellygreer4624]

@@sharonafleming2544you can’t take pics cuz they are Selling them.. pretty much nowhere pics are being sole will let u do that

[@B-ch6uk]

Ridiculous

[@kimberlywright9188]

Carnival is definitely not Disney.I was told years ago politely no pictures.There should be signage stating no pictures or videos of any characters.Baby Noah is her dad’s twin!

[@kimberliebuffington910]

Nobody sells character pics amymore. Dumb. Should let everyone take pics with the characters!

[@bryn850]

Honest reviews by those who are not getting paid, maybe negative. I appreciate honesty.

[@bryn850]

Honest reviews help me make decisions that are positive😊 I don’t appreciate those who give false reviews for money. 👎🏽

[@idiotsdoesthings5737]

These are also personal reviews. Not everyone is going to have the same experience. If you watch them, then you watch another person on the same ship, they could have an entirely different perspective. Something to keep in mind.

[@bryn850]

@@idiotsdoesthings5737 Reviews are factual and nonfactual. Many are more nonfactual than honest when they’re being paid.

[@tiaunawhite9859]

My favourite part of this series is Alyssa reaching for things to complain about while griff seems to be loving it! I gotta know what Alyssa has against carnival cause there’s definitely a grudge going on here 😂

[@carlagat1075]

If they asked you about fresh juice enough........😂

[@CeCethePlantLady]

My family has sailed Carnival twice before and we are planning to go again on Carnival Vista in January 2025, we always have a great time. Food has always been good, entertainment is great, and love the drink package.🙂 We also love going for a spa day too. Carnival is a family friendly vacation that we all can enjoy!!🚢☀🏖

[@alexisbuckles4651]

“And then she’s gonna crash… wanna watch?” 😂😂😂 Super relatable haha honestly I’m here for the cruise content but I stay for all the toddler content 😂

[@RaveneCrow]

Griffs onto something. Bourbon Moose sounds like a great restaurant. Y’all need to copyright the idea for future use 😂

[@amazinginmn76]

Alyssa, it seems that you wanted no parts of Carnival, so no matter what they did, you were not going to be happy. I'm not knocking you for that. I have experienced the juice thing too, and it's pretty annoying, although I do order juice most times. Your baby girl is absolutely adorable.

[@jkbanks7890]

I just found your channel and I love it .Y'all are so cute and I'm binge watching as much as I can. Keep doin what you're doin because it's great!

[@kimberlywright9188]

I was on the Celebration in April.The service was subpar.I got to the point that I had to leave sea day brunch due to the extremely long wait,they never even came to take my order.

[@lisaadams1249]

I was on the Mardi Gras on 7/6 and we waited about 10 minutes until our table was ready. Sorry you had that experience

[@machellep1]

Not sure how you ended up with the commenters on this page, but I feel I must apologize for my fellow man . I appreciate your down to earth commentary and truthful review. Carnival will try to upsell a lot . I’m not an upsell kind of girl.

[@cherireynolds7261]

Carnival drink package is way cheaper then Royal(in my opinion). I'm taking my first Carnival cruise next week and I can't wait.

[@DenisetonioSantos]

I love Carnival. Have a great time.

[@debbief2882]

I don't get all the people that follow and then complain, when you're just telling it like it is.

[@stevefleshood5517]

I really like both of you, but….. it always seems like the theme of your posts tend to be negative. I will continue to follow, just my thoughts. 😊

[@LilJonBigNuts]

That is the point of the series. They are reviewing the ship based upon the reviews.

[@RyansTravelChannel]

I think they purposely do it so people will watch

[@AngelaKHarrell]

I respectfully disagree. I feel like they show the real side of cruising: good and bad. Just my opinion though.

[@lindsayt7868]

my exact thoughts!!!!

[@candaceeffle6552]

They do seem more negative than honest and she seems so aggressive when she talks assertive not soft feminine. Lighten up.😊

[@Thuggizzle]

Headed out on Carnival Jubilee in a view weeks can't wait!

[@amazinginmn76]

9/7 for me

[@freddierivera8441]

11/2 for me😊

[@maryjobarnes]

8/31 for me! 🥂

[@Newmama2142]

9/28

[@TexasPoker40]

@@amazinginmn769/7 also.

[@Joline-z9l]

Love your videos! Keeping it real the good the bad and the ugly!!!! Love it!

[@DeeDeeH20]

Love your channel and your pure honesty!! Appreciate!

[@annaonyeokoro6828]

We’re cruising the Mardi Gras soon and was offered free drinks throughout the ship, for one, for the duration of the cruise. I think it’s based on your cruise tier.

[@DisneyACC1986]

Yes your right on that

[@lynnwingo]

Free drinks usually come from casino offers, not the color of your card.

[@DisneyACC1986]

@@lynnwingo I’ve been on a lot of Carnival cruise and it does get a free drink with your color card and also the amount of the days on the cruise

[@lynnwingo]

@DisneyACC1986 Yes, you get one free drink for gold, platinum, and diamond. Free drinks everywhere for the entire cruise are from a casino offer. 80+ cruises on Carnival.

[@peggybrescia1658]

Thank you for sharing your family with us. :) I appreciate your honest reviews of the ship and enjoy watching your daughter's wicked infectious smile!

[@mrfortlauderdale]

Just found this channel…I like the premise of true reviews and overall content. My only thing with this channel I would say is while Noah is adorable I’ve found her to be a little distracting from the overall video content.

[@takedownspecialist1767]

Yes the restaurant you came up with sounds much better. The Bourbon Moose debuting on Carnival 2025 😂

[@tr852]

We just got off a Celebrity cruise, and they also ask you several times about drink and dinner packages. You can literally be putting food in your mouth and they are trying to upsell you. A hello is not a hello anymore, it's a hello and would you like to sign up for a package. It was really bad at the buffet.

[@wjbwendy]

Never experienced any upsell on my Celebrity Cruises ever.

[@tr852]

@@wjbwendy I didn't experience it on my 7 night cruise to Bermuda on the Eclipse, but on my 4 night on the Reflection, it was excessive!

[@danieltre007]

We were on the Jubilee a few weeks ago and we experienced the same service during our sea day brunch.

[@HaleemaSy]

Hey Griff, Alyssa and Noa 👋🏾 tell us how to get some of those groovy hats 🧢 🎉🎉🎉 I’m thinking about trying the Mardi Gras. Can’t wait to see how this video turns out.

[@susantownsend8397]

Love the meal at Emeril’s. I’m a Louisiana native, this was all my comfort food. Note: I’ve never had a beignet served with any kind of sauce in New Orleans, just powdered sugar. $5 for 6 is not bad even if they were smaller than I would expect. Boa is shaking the powdered sugar off, she would fit right in at Cafe du Monde 😘

[@lisarueter9887]

The Bourbon Moose sounds like a great Alaskan restaurant

[@debbiemartin6714]

The menu is also on the app, so you can be ready when the come and order right away.

[@mikemyers7451]

We loved the fortuneteller bar. Spent practically our whole evening there. Wife had several of the chocolate martini w/ the bubble on top.

[@shellygreer4624]

They won’t let you film because the photos are for sale…like if you go to see Santa they don’t want you photographing it

[@GriffandAlyssa]

Disney also has photos for sale but not only do they let you video your family, they even take your phone and take it for you…

[@MomsTravelTeam]

​@@GriffandAlyssa Yep true!

[@bobbear4437]

@@GriffandAlyssa you weren't on Disney

[@judyfrierson]

​@@GriffandAlyssafor more than twice the price. You already paid for those pictures Lol

[@trishkeller8228]

@@judyfriersonthe reason is obvious!

[@IsabelleDaly-q7f]

Noah is such a beautiful lil girl. She looks like both of you. So adorable❤

[@Shameka614]

There is no h

[@johnathanmcfadden8978]

I personally like Carnival for the food and Royal for the ships. Royals food left a lot to be desired for me.

[@nancyporvaznik3847]

Noa's dress at dinner was beautiful! I can't believe you don't use bibs, but it also didn't look like she stained her clothes.

[@giojo01]

That ladys face at 6:17 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tiaunawhite9859]

I thought she was about to ream out little noa, I saw that face I was like lady don’t even 🤣 but I think she went over to say something nice at the end of her dinner

[@kimballurio1677]

That was great lol

[@johntheripper8221]

800-900 for a beverage package! That's insane.

[@PhilMarshall-b4k]

Christopher Darden and Marci Clark reviews😂

[@Maintenance63]

Well, i like the positive parents.

[@dearmepa1]

I absolutely love the breakfast potatoes served at sea day brunch!

[@tylergann9423]

Where was the yelling at you clip?

[@WeggieQueen2005]

Your baby is perfect. So precious 💗

[@mcannon9733]

Griff where'd you get that light colored knit button down (around 20min mark). Wife wants to get me in one. Clean man!

[@BartBaker-z4y]

Noah is so beautiful, and adds so much to your videos!

[@ConstanceRoserie27]

The only way to get free drinks is on a casino deal. I get free suites and the drink package plus some other perks on carnival.

[@melindamiller9515]

Your gold earrings look magnificent on you! The Cajun food - yum. Living vicariously through you until this house is remodeled!

[@BubblyinUSA2010]

Btw, pics not allowed by passenger issue. As in Vegas these characters always charge for pics because this is how they make money. It’s not to be mean,it’s a business for these characters. I’ll bet you that you can take pics of anything else as you did everywhere else ..😊😊

[@Juancarlo4342]

All good, Disney charges 5 times more than carnival. Just remember that.

[@denalanham107]

Have loved your cruise videos for awhile now but I must say...your adorable daughter steals the show and videos with her are my favs!

[@maxkyser8447]

The bourbon moose sounds like a chiller. I’d grab a drink with him

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey guys. Haven’t sailed the Mardi Gras but will be on the Celebration next summer. Noa walking to brunch like she knows where she’s going😂. Yess. #2 recommended juice is my fav. But those juices do go through you 💩 😂. Unfortunately we have experienced slow service at brunch. But 30 minutes in the bread basket should’ve come already. Sorry they yelled at you. We have pics with characters a few years back. But they probably want their photographer to take and then you purchase it 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️. I like passion fruit drinks but not with cinnamon. Alysssa you look amazing in your green dress and love the earrings. Omg. You’re right. There should be bar menus with pics on the apps. I’m looking forward to trying Emeril 😋😋😋. Guess Noa’s likes the chocolate sauce on the beignets 😂😂😂. Great vid guys. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@lisaadams1249]

The Celebration and Mardi Gras are very similar. I enjoyed both and will be sailing the Sunshine in October, I'm interested in downsizing to a smaller Ship

[@cydneystephen2814]

@@lisaadams1249 thanks so much. The Venezia was my last Carnival so really forward. Glad you enjoyed 🤗

[@victoriamahon3765]

So carnival yells at you for filming which leaves the carnival clips online reduced to the ones of people screaming at the carnival employees when there’s a problem OK good plan 🤣

[@Cruisegirl1968]

The red beans and rice are outstanding! I had it on Jubilee

[@darin2]

Emeril's is great. We ate there 3-4 times last April on the Mardi Gras. They have a good breakfast too.

[@JennS2039]

Bourbon Moose sounds like a great bar or restaurant.

[@jordankelley6877]

Where do you get the hats from?

[@maryanncardillo8593]

She is so adorable!

[@feelosophy1921]

Waiting to see if you say Carnival Magic makes you feel "nickeled and dimed" because it sure sounds like it so far.

[@jillanderson6786]

Lol😂 Bourbon Moose😂

[@mikemartin1852]

Steak and Eggs used to be my go to on Sea Day Brunch until they ruined it by substituting the Filet for a cheap cut of tough hard to chew meat. Now I pay the up charge and get the Shrimp and Grits. Very good. They also swapped out the Flat Iron steak in the MDR for another cheap cut of meat. I'm suspecting they did the same with the Braised Short Ribs and the Braised Brisket because they are no longer the same melt in your mouth delicious that they used to be. Disappointing to say the least.

[@bobbear4437]

Our steak and eggs at sea day brunch on 2 cruises this summer were great

[@andrewbrown574]

I love the brunch potatoes! I don’t think it’s tomato. I believe the reddish color is the result of paprika and perhaps other seasonings.

[@decolbyspears9653]

2 days late 😪 sad to miss the travel advisor content opportunity

[@ChrisEckman]

They didn’t have the 12 hour French toast on our last carnival cruise. We were bummed out.

[@IAmAlwaysgigi]

It wasn’t on the Mardi Gras in July and neither was the funfetti cheesecake. I was disappointed.

[@lynnwingo]

French Toast is only served during Sea Day brunch days.

[@IAmAlwaysgigi]

@@lynnwingo we had 3 seas days. There was regular French toast, a skillet cake and something else…….no 12 hour French toast

[@d.n.7062]

Great name for a pub type place!! I would go.

[@laceysilver5714]

Did you say Emrill ad in laggssi or emerald

[@richd6362]

Bourbon Moose would be a great name for a rock band.

[@amandarapoli6325]

I would definitely go to the Bourbon Moose!

[@JoeltheRacer]

Where you get them hats at man I need lol

[@Sugarbunny817]

I don’t like the potatoes with the tomatoes paste that carnival serve at breakfast and seaday brunch. I just get hash browns!!

[@TheDeloutre]

We had a blast with specialty bars, we got the drink package!! Absolutely hated main dining room, staff was not to friendly and food just ok! We spent a lot of time at Emerils, couple times at ChiBang, Chef's Table, Steakhouse, Rudy's (wasn't a fan of Rudy's), and the italian place was just ok!

[@TheDeloutre]

Also...that is not right that they wanted to be upset about you recording!

[@jeandalton7108]

I would get Emeril’s shrimp and grits…😋

[@tanyajohnson5640]

Yes!! They were sooo good!

[@lilyofthevalley6992]

The bourbon moose!!😂

[@simplyyazie9870]

Noah ❤

[@manuelaponte4135]

I use to follow your posts in the beginnings but lately you guys have become too drama queen and drama king and less objective. You cannot lie a veteran cruiser like me (25+) Just looking for attention or perhaps you have other motives. Griff is more calm

[@thomasgeurtz1194]

You are 100% correct. Childbirth has turned her into a complete DRAMA QUEEN. I used to enjoy their videos but she needs some meds to calm down. I also don’t cruise with little children anymore but it is easy to see she is stressed out 24/7.

[@LilJonBigNuts]

It’s the point of the god damn series. It’s a series of comparing the reviews and whether they’re true

[@eboone1977]

Virgin Voyages only for me

[@tammymunzert7434]

Overall it looks like you were enjoying the Mardi Gras ship.

[@MS-qi1sk]

Carnival is now going to make you pay for dining.only get 1 free dinner night .Carnival is becoming a Walmart cruise line

[@brookesgrammy]

I really like watching ur videos, I have just one complaint. often, especially when ur sitting down for a meal the sound switches and I hear one of u speaking from one earphone and the other person is switched to the other earphone. the problem is im almost completely deaf in my left ear so I cant hear the audio when its switches like that. ur eating brunch here and suddenly I can't hear Griff anymore! ur channel isn't the only one but it does seem to be more often.

[@stephaniegonzalez4848]

I’m here dying with Noa and the chocolate sauce 😂😂😂❤

[@JK-pz7jq]

Carnival is the Greyhound bus of cruise lines.

[@bobbear4437]

slightly better than RCL and MSC

[@WeggieQueen2005]

I did 2 Carnival cruises in 2012 and never went on another cruise again. NOPE. I realize there are far far far far far better cruise lines, but twice was ENOUGH. lol If you like anything higher than a Motel 6, please avoid Carnival. In all seriousness. And Motel 6 isn't even that bad, nor is carnival, but if you expect more, then this is not the cruise line for you.

[@1tsweetie1]

I might’ve missed it but what was the name of the two drinks? And the food looks amazing 👍🏽

[@lisalandry4879]

So glad Alyssa didn’t see that lady give sweet baby Noa the stank eye at brunch😱

[@chefvld]

Yes, it was horrible. I took a picture of the TV. It was horrible like ridiculously horrible.!! Smh Vic in ga

[@chriswestfall3769]

Bourbon moose makes me think of the pubs on royal

[@jdrew5367]

The view is gorgeous for your breakfast. It’s just a shame that they put More efforts towards up-selling beverage/packages to their customers rather than just concentrating on your meal keeping you happy and moving on. The bourbon moose sounds good too.😂 Griff let’s face we’re not very interested in the actual name of the place just what they have to eat and drink. 😊 In my opinion the drinks package are outrageous due to the $ ! If I drink two or three alcoholic drinks in a day, and yes, I’m a lightweight. This was nice video. Thank you for sharing.

[@TAJJ6765]

They are in the business of making money! Mascots are a marketing strategy enticing people to buy their product/pictures. No, they should not allow you to take a picture with your phone. Alternatively consider taking pictures with the towel mascots they leave for you in your room. It cost a heck of a lot more money to cruise with Disney than what carnival charges. I assure you, you are paying for those pictures through Disney as well. The fee is just hidden. Thanks for asking.

[@MarilynMcphail]

Bourbon Moose! Sounds like a pub owned by an American and a Canadian!

[@rednecklife3952]

So we cruise with them all the time the more you cruise the it gets it starts at the casino you spend good the next trip free drinks and im not talking a lot of money out of pocket in the casino but also the more you rank the better for free drinks

[@totsandtouchdowns]

I love me some red beans and rice.

[@TheWavesong]

You need to try brown sugar bourbon

[@belkiscatalfamo2916]

You can’t film only in that area not unheard of as they sell photos but you can film thru out the rest of the ship. As for the food it is mainly casual dining and not top notch dining but it is good and lots of options. Guy burger, Mexican, chicken , Chinese, Italian , dining and terrible buffet but it’s all good. We only had delay dining in the Italian restaurant which is not bad. I love the ship and have been on it a couple of times. So what it comes down to it is different strokes for different folks. I have alway enjoyed your past clips but you seemed annoyed in this one since the get go.

[@ralphjones7531]

fiji water puts silicone dioxide in their water. heads up. i use to crush them.

[@sondraking902]

You both do a wonderful job! Baby Noa is adorable ❤

[@lalaelena]

Thank you these videos are very helpful is setting expectations 😮 I appreciate your candor!

[@buckeyehc]

I am so loving these Vlogs because it's taking me back to our fun vacation on jubilee. I want to go back! And love passion fruit. Gonna look for that drink next time!

[@GloveBoxGaming]

Carnival has always been "different" to me......just sayin.

[@christinecarter9343]

going on indipendence of the seas soon

[@jworth7203]

I agree that it’s dumb that you can’t film with the towel animal guy. They don’t let you take your own pictures with the costumed people at any of the ports either. They want to sell the pictures. I guess Disney figures that since they charge 3 times more than anyone else they can let you take your own pictures. 😂

[@wbrown2481]

Hi, love your videos. Your lil one is so cute and well behaved. How old is she

[@cfour7672]

Credit card in her shirt?????

[@scorpiolady1]

Noah is the CUTEST little thing 💘 just love her 🥰💖

[@ScottLara]

Another great video!!! Sailing on Celebrity Reflection Sept 16!

[@michellecowan4343]

You will love the Reflection! It’s my favorite ship in the fleet!

[@rebeccadenson4054]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@velvetme22]

Ugh. Why we Disney