{"id":15041,"date":"2019-08-02T21:40:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T21:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=15041"},"modified":"2019-08-20T15:14:26","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T15:14:26","slug":"theme-park-food-v-cruise-ship-food-the-battle-for-your-taste-buds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/what-to-expect\/theme-park-food-v-cruise-ship-food-the-battle-for-your-taste-buds","title":{"rendered":"Theme Park Food v. Cruise Ship Food: The BATTLE for Your Taste Buds"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s time for a family getaway, and as the chief vacation planner for your crew, you’ve got a big decision to make: theme park or cruise<\/a>? Considering both vacations offer plenty of fun and excitement, the choice really comes down to a few key things, and one of them is the food. Discover why a cruise<\/a> tops a theme park vacation when it comes to good eats.<\/p>\n

Cruise Dining Is Cost-Friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’ve ever been to a theme park, you know that feeding your family for the day can cost a fortune. Even a simple meal like hot dogs, fries and sodas can really take a bite out of your travel budget. On cruise ships<\/a>, most meals are included at no extra cost, and you can enjoy access to a few family favorites like cheesy pizza<\/a> and soft serve ice cream<\/a> 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n

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Families Can’t Live on Fried Food Alone<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to feeding visitors, many theme parks have a theme: deep fry everything. From hot dogs and dill pickles to big chunks of cheese, foods are dunked in batter and fried golden brown. And this cooking method isn’t just limited to savory ingredients. You can find all kinds of deep-fried sweet treats at theme parks, from chocolate cookies and sponge cakes to sugar-dusted churros and funnel cakes.<\/p>\n

While deep-fried foods make delicious indulgences for a day or two, families on vacation can’t get by on fried food alone. Moms, dads and kids looking for a more well-rounded dining experience can find their happy place on a cruise. Fried foods are balanced with more nutritious options like the different varieties of fruits, vegetables, and salads families can find at the Lido Marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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You Can Find Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on a Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theme park foods like pizza, tacos, burgers and nachos make good choices for lunch, but cruises offers delicious options for all your family meals.<\/p>\n

For a Fun and Healthy Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who says breakfast can’t be tasty AND fun? With visits from the Cat in the Hat<\/a>\u2122 and Friends, the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast<\/a>\u2122 allows children to interact with their favorite storybook characters while munching on dishes like Horton’s Cereal-Crusted French Toast<\/a>. Nothing tickles little taste buds like slices of golden-soft brioche, pan-fried and smothered in crushed cereal.<\/p>\n

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Have a Sustainable Lunch <\/strong><\/p>\n

For sustenance after a splish-splash morning at WaterWorks<\/a>\u2122<\/u> or a few rounds of miniature golf<\/a>, head to Guy’s Burger Joint<\/a>, for a big, juicy burger and hand-cut French fries. Enjoy your burger as is, or add tasty toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, cheese and crispy-spiced onion rings. Don’t forget a little donkey sauce, celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s secret weapon for an ultra-satisfying bite.<\/p>\n

For more lunch options, stop into the BlueIguana Cantina<\/a> to create your own taco creations or head to Mongolian Wok<\/a> for noodles or veggie bowls featuring all sorts of Asian-inspired ingredients, from szechuan mussels to barbeque chicken.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a Classic Dinner Date<\/strong><\/p>\n

At dinnertime you can feed your children, drop them off at one of the kids clubs<\/a> and enjoy a romantic supper with your sweetheart. Pay a little extra for dinner at Steakhouse<\/a>\u2014think grilled lamb chops, a spice-rubbed ribeye or honey-roasted chicken.<\/p>\n

If you’ve got a craving for Italian food, stop in to Cucina del Capitano<\/a> for a mouthwatering plate of pasta or chicken parmigiana<\/a>. Ingredients like tender chicken breasts, two kinds of cheese, spicy tomato sauce, garlic and fresh basil make this a favorite date night dish.<\/p>\n

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Cruise Desserts Truly Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forget cotton candy and shaved ice drizzled with flavored sugar syrup. These theme park sweets are all flash and no substance. Onboard a cruise ship, find luscious desserts like marble chocolate cheesecake and lemon cream pie. For an extra-yummy surprise, head to Cherry on Top<\/a>, your onboard candy store, for an ice cream cookie sandwich<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These frozen treats feature freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies, a scoop of ice cream and fancy trimmings like colorful chocolate candies and colored candy sprinkles.<\/p>\n

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On a Cruise, You Can Dine in Public or in Private<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although it’s fun to go out to eat on vacation, sometimes you just want to stay in. On a cruise, you can do both. In the morning, wake up to a private breakfast<\/a> of fresh fruit, muffins, and coffee, or head to Seaday Brunch<\/a> for custom-made omelets, hash-browned potatoes, sliced ham and gooey mac n’ cheese.<\/p>\n

For family fun in the evening, grab sandwiches to go from Carnival Deli<\/a>, find a few comfy lounge chairs, and enjoy dinner and a dive-in movie<\/a> under the stars.<\/p>\n

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Cruises Top Theme Parks in Even More Ways<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to extra-delicious meals, there are even more reasons to choose a cruise over a theme park vacation:<\/p>\n