Can anyone describe the environment when watching movies on the ships in the theater? Is it more active than a normal theater or are all the same types of etiquette followed? Thanks!
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Disneyfalcon
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Same types of etiquette. We've been around some guests who talked to much, or let their kids talk to much, but that happens in normal theaters these days too! But really it should be the same type. 
Thanks! My mother-in-law really wants to see Saving Mr. Banks, figured we'd catch it for 'free' on the ship, since it looks like it will be playing, but she was worried about it being too noisy. I think I read somewhere there's fresh popcorn available now? What was there before?Same types of etiquette. We've been around some guests who talked to much, or let their kids talk to much, but that happens in normal theaters these days too! But really it should be the same type.
sweetpee_1993
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Unless there's a new offering, snacks outside the theater are a for-charge item. All popcorn and things were prepackaged. I mentioned to my husband once that it wouldn't cost DCL that much to offer fresh popcorn at the door complimentary but he shot me down with: "Babe, its a ship. Popcorn poppers are heat & oil. Unless they create a fire-safe mini-kitchen outside the theater to pop popcorn, I highly doubt it would happen." I guess. Geez, get a microwave! LOL!
Personally, I'd slap somebody if they stopped selling the choc covered caramel corn. That's my munch! I generally buy a bag every other show we see and stretch it for 2 shows. I have no idea how much it costs. I ask for it & the old man pays for it. LOL!
Another idea is to order some crispy treats from room service and take some of those to the theater with you.
Oh! Bring the movie-theater-ish boxed candies onboard with you! I think they sell those at both Walmart & Target! It's an idea!
One of my teen sons had a little "arrangement" with a CM working the snack stand outside the theater on one of our cruises. He brought the CM plates of chicken tenders and the CM supplied the kid with canned sodas. My son said he was like Mr.Smooth when he brought a "date" to the movie once. And the CM friend hooked him up. LOL!
Of all the cruises we've done DH and I have only seen 1 movie in the theater. We saw Planes in 3D on our last DCL voyage. We never took the time before which we now kinda regret. Since our last DCL cruise we sailed RCI's Allure of the Seas and sorely missed the option of going to a movie. Yep, a ship that big and no movie theater. With all the inclement weather we had a movie would've been a fantastic option.
We sat all the way top/center when we saw Planes. Seemed most kiddies sat much lower, closer to the screen. Also, if you want to avoid junior interruptions maybe consider late or early shows. They'll do movies continually every day!
Phonedave
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There seems to be, at least to me, more people getting up and leaving early or comming in late than in a normal theater. I suspect that is because other activities may overlap, and paople may watch half of a movie, do an acitivity, and then watch the end at a later time. Other than that, I did not find it any noiser than an regualr movie theater.
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rick3236
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Phonedave is right. I noticed that too.
We have seen the Avengers, Iron Man 3, Wreck it Ralph and saw the "Premear" of Lincoln on the ship, and enjoyed every single one. It was no noisier than a normal movie theater and, I even felt more comfortable than at an on land theater. I guess wearing a shorts and flip flops to the movie will do that. Ricky
We have seen the Avengers, Iron Man 3, Wreck it Ralph and saw the "Premear" of Lincoln on the ship, and enjoyed every single one. It was no noisier than a normal movie theater and, I even felt more comfortable than at an on land theater. I guess wearing a shorts and flip flops to the movie will do that. Ricky
sweetpee_1993
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Agreed. I noticed the coming and going but didn't feel the need to choke anyone for interrupting the movie I just paid thru the nose to see.
Disneyfalcon
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sweetpee_1993
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So is Lincoln, I think.If it's popular, a long stinking time, lol. Avengers is still playing.
Disneyfalcon
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Yep, I think you're right.
durangojim
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When you say "cripy treats" do you mean rice crispy treats or things like chips, etc? I didn't know room service had that stuff!
Disneyfalcon
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She does mean rice krispie treats! They're not on the menu, but several ships have them.
Keeping in mind there were 11 of us, this may have happened on our last cruise...
durangojim
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AWESOME!!!!She does mean rice krispie treats! They're not on the menu, but several ships have them.
Keeping in mind there were 11 of us, this may have happened on our last cruise...
Sure there were 11 of you
Disneyfalcon
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AWESOME!!!!
Sure there were 11 of you
Lol!
Ha ha, were these included or extra charge?She does mean rice krispie treats! They're not on the menu, but several ships have them.
Keeping in mind there were 11 of us, this may have happened on our last cruise...
sweetpee_1993
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Included.
Disneyfalcon
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Yep! Included.
I just showed this to my wife and she's ecstatic. This is such a great idea, here's hoping they will do this for us at the end of the month!
ChuckElias
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On our recent Princess cruise, they offered freshly popped popcorn for free every night before the "Movie Under the Stars" (movies shown on the their "Funnel Vision"). It's now one of the few things that actually angers me about DCL that they charge $3.50 for a bag of popcorn. There's just no reason for it.