{"id":3650,"date":"2016-07-31T23:49:53","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T04:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2016-07-31T23:49:53","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T04:49:53","slug":"carnival-bringing-build-a-bear-workshops-to-its-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=3650","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Bringing Build-A-Bear Workshops To Its Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Carnival Cruise Line and Build-A-Bear Workshop have entered into an exclusive partnership that will bring the unique retail-entertainment experience to the line\u2019s fleet.
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The first Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea is being rolled out aboard Carnival Dream and is expected to be fleetwide aboard all 25 Carnival ships by summer 2017.<\/p>\n

Building upon Carnival\u2019s position as the family cruise leader hosting 700,000 kids a year, Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea provides children of all ages an opportunity to make their own cuddly bear that can be customized with a variety of outfits and accessories, from tutus and high-top sneakers to, appropriately enough, vacation wear like bathing suits and sunglasses.<\/p>\n

Each bear comes complete with its own \u201cbirth certificate\u201d with the bear\u2019s name and date he or she was created, as well as a logoed drawstring bag. Additionally, the bears have their own \u201cvoice\u201d via a recordable sound chip with kids recording their own special message.<\/p>\n

And the fun doesn\u2019t stop at just making bears — kids can create monkeys, leopards, turtles and other furry friends, as well as a St. Jude Bear with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital, one of Carnival\u2019s primary charitable partners.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuild-A-Bear Workshop is a popular part of American culture and we\u2019re delighted to provide our guests with an opportunity to make their own custom-designed bear and create a lifetime of memories,\u201d said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. \u201cWe are equally grateful to partner with Build-A-Bear Workshop to help raise money for the special kids at St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuild-A-Bear Workshop stores have always been a destination for families, and our partnership with Carnival Cruise Line will offer passengers the chance to take part in the fun of making new furry friends while onboard,\u201d said Sharon John, president and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop. \u201cThe arrival of the new Build-A-Bear Workshop experience on Carnival Cruise Line ships is an exciting example of how we\u2019re bringing our nearly 20-year-old brand into more places than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants can make their custom-designed bears at pop-up Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea workstations located within the Camp Ocean facilities or join the ships\u2019 cruise directors with festive Build-A-Bear At Sea parties held each cruise and featuring music, bear-themed snacks and photo opportunities. The pop-up workstations are set up at designated times throughout the cruise and include everything to make a cute, huggable bear with racks filled with various outfits and accessories as well as an iconic stuffer that allows participants to add soft stuffing to make their bear as plush and cuddly as they want.<\/p>\n

Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea complements the wide variety of family-friendly activities available aboard Carnival Cruise Line ships which also include complimentary children\u2019s programs for kids 2-17, spectacular water parks with corkscrew water slides and splash zones, miniature golf courses, video arcades, poolside DiveIn Movies on giant LED screens, outdoor play spaces, volleyball and basketball courts and more.<\/p>\n

Prices for the bears start at $20 with outfits and accessories starting at $5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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