In the podcast this week, we discussed the new design of the Carnival Breeze, and while I have to admit that it is pretty, there is a small bit of sadness that the day of the "themed" cruise ship seems to be over. There are so many themes that have been left on the drawing board (or perhaps never made it) that we'll never see like the Pop Princess with the Britney Buffet and the Lohan Lounge. Or maybe an animal theme with a zebra bar, the watering hole swimming pool... Okay, I hope you all know that I am joking, but there is one theme that I seriously would have liked/would still like to see. Broadway! I am a complete theatre nerd (you see? I even spell theatre in the nerdy, pretentious way.) BTW, I know that Royal Caribbean likes to name their dining rooms after musicals. That isn't what I am dreaming of. I want a fully immersive experience. And, Joe Farcus, if you are reading, I already have tons of ideas for this ship. Only you can pull it off! So here goes, my dream ship: The Carnival Stage (you know only Carnival would consider this)
Atrium: The atrium is themed to Times Square with flooring like a street and billboards for some of the shows represented throughout the ship. Signs for guest services and shore excursions are in neon. Faux building facades complete the look with the elevators climbing up the skyscrapers.
Show Lounge: Called the Paris Opera House, themed to Phantom of the Opera with box seats and a chandelier.
Karaoke/Comedy Lounge: The Kit Kat Club from Cabaret
Main Dining Room: Harmonia Gardens from Hello Dolly!
Kid's Clubs: Avenue Q....JOKING! There are enough Disney Broadway shows, that we can throw them in there. Wait! That's already been done on DCL...
Adults Only Pool/Deck Space: Bali Hai from South Pacific
Salon: Themed to Hairspray
Jewelry Shop: How to Marry a Millionare
Sorry Sondheim fans, but we can definitely NOT have the buffet run by Sweeney Todd. Although the art gallery can be themed to Sunday in the Park with George.
The Disco/ Dance bar can be themed after Sweet Charity... I could go on.
But, I want to hear your ideas! What crazy theme would you use to design your dream ship? : World Cuisine? Wine? Television shows? (That one could be fun.) Movies?
Even if these "fun" ships are losing a tad of the fun in the decor, (or tacky, depending on how you look at it), I had a blast thinking of what could have been had ole Joe known me 10 years ago. ;)
Atrium: The atrium is themed to Times Square with flooring like a street and billboards for some of the shows represented throughout the ship. Signs for guest services and shore excursions are in neon. Faux building facades complete the look with the elevators climbing up the skyscrapers.
Show Lounge: Called the Paris Opera House, themed to Phantom of the Opera with box seats and a chandelier.
Karaoke/Comedy Lounge: The Kit Kat Club from Cabaret
Main Dining Room: Harmonia Gardens from Hello Dolly!
Kid's Clubs: Avenue Q....JOKING! There are enough Disney Broadway shows, that we can throw them in there. Wait! That's already been done on DCL...
Adults Only Pool/Deck Space: Bali Hai from South Pacific
Salon: Themed to Hairspray
Jewelry Shop: How to Marry a Millionare
Sorry Sondheim fans, but we can definitely NOT have the buffet run by Sweeney Todd. Although the art gallery can be themed to Sunday in the Park with George.
The Disco/ Dance bar can be themed after Sweet Charity... I could go on.
But, I want to hear your ideas! What crazy theme would you use to design your dream ship? : World Cuisine? Wine? Television shows? (That one could be fun.) Movies?
Even if these "fun" ships are losing a tad of the fun in the decor, (or tacky, depending on how you look at it), I had a blast thinking of what could have been had ole Joe known me 10 years ago. ;)
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