Why do they call it Lido?

#1 (**permalink**) September 22nd, 2003, 02:17 PM

Why is the Lido deck called Lido?

Mary Margaret

Thomas · #2 (**permalink**) September 22nd, 2003, 02:19 PM

Email this question to Mrs. Thomas, she knows everything!

Regards,
Thomas

pamda · #3 (**permalink**) September 22nd, 2003, 02:34 PM

Because of a famous resort. I think it is in Italy, but ask Mrs. Thomas.

Seems that everyone "assumes" that the pool deck is the "Lido Deck". Not always the case.

sue · #4 (**permalink**) September 22nd, 2003, 03:04 PM

Thomas I am beginning to think you are a computer program and there is no Mrs Thomas!

Kuki · #5 (**permalink**) September 22nd, 2003, 04:19 PM

I'd imagine it is in fact related to Pamda's answer, but not at all sure. Just a short distance from Venice is Lido Island. It's a "resort island".. hotels, beaches, casino etc.. Thus, I'd guess the connection... Lido/ Resort Island/Deck.

We stayed there prior to a cruise a couple of years back, and in fact find it a bit of a pain to get back and forth from Venice. We had to "resort" to water taxis <G>

tr cruiser · #6 (**permalink**) September 22nd, 2003, 05:09 PM

One of the settings in the 1935 movie Top Hat is a Hollywood version of the Italian Lido with Venetian gondoliers and other window dressing. Great movie, if only for to watch Fred and Ginger performing at their peak.

sail7seas · #7 (**permalink**) September 23rd, 2003, 09:09 AM

HAL was the originator of the Lido Buffet concept.

When they installed it on their first ship, it happened to be located on Lido Deck?

Don't know if that is really the reason....but I think I once heard that.

Post Edited (09-23-03 09:10)

PapaBill · #8 (**permalink**) September 23rd, 2003, 11:18 AM

It's italian and stands for Lunch In Da Outside, LIDO.

#9 (**permalink**) September 23rd, 2003, 11:27 AM

I once heard "Late in, dinner's over"

Auguste · #10 (**permalink**) September 23rd, 2003, 12:55 PM

I think the Lido is something like our Boardwalk in Atlantic City. on the Med. and lotas of fancy Hotels It is close to Venice(I think I am right

) Yes that is probably where Kuki was
I love Pappa Bills version. Auguste

pamda · #11 (**permalink**) September 23rd, 2003, 11:20 PM

Nice to see yu back 7T7 !!!

LisaK · #12 (**permalink**) September 24th, 2003, 07:37 AM

I bet "Merm" would know the answer to this one. That's a serious cruise trivia question. I like PB's answer the best!

Seahunks · #13 (**permalink**) September 24th, 2003, 08:21 AM

According to Miriam-Webster, Lido is the name of the small island that separates the Gulf of Venice from the Lagoon of Venice. It was and may still be the site of an upscale resort resort. Trcruiser and Pamda nailed it.

Steve

pamda · #14 (**permalink**) September 24th, 2003, 02:05 PM

Duh. I meant to say "S7S."