3-D Thrill Theater debuts on Carnival Breeze ship

[Jason]

ABOARD THE CARNIVAL BREEZE — The first “multidimensional” theater on a Carnival cruise ship is now in operation on the Carnival Breeze, the line’s newest vessel.

The 24-seat Thrill Theater combines 3-D projection technology with motion simulation and special effects in the showing of short productions under 30 minutes. It costs $7.95 per person for a single entry, with an unlimited entry ticket available for $14.95.

Initial short films offered in the theater are based on movies such as “Happy Feet” and cartoons such as “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Thrill Theater patrons wear special 3-D glasses, and special effects include squirting water and air blowing on theatergoers’ necks.

The attraction is located on Deck 4 of the ship near the children’s areas.

The 3,690-passenger Carnival Breeze debuted earlier this month in Venice and will operate a series of Mediterranean voyages out of Barcelona through Oct. 25.

It then heads across the Atlantic on a 15-day repositioning cruise to Miami, where it will begin year-round, six- and eight-day Caribbean sailings.

By Gene Sloan, USA Today

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[Jan115]

Cruise ships are becoming more and more like mini theme parks. Not sure I like the trend.