Queenbeecruises

Don’t mind my graceful little peanut...LOL.  Now behold one of my favorite places.  Truth be told we got a complaint the very first day since my little was running the balcony.  
 
The balcony had a wet bar with two loungers behind it.  The large table also sat 14 people!! The full hot tub was at the other side with another two loungers!!  
 
Heaven...

I am so sorry...we got back and am trying to get in the swing of things.  So many people wanted to see pictures of the room so here you go.  I am gather all the food pictures so don’t worry...more to come.  
 
I am horrible at taking photos of the room so please ask any questions.  

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

I am so sorry...we got back and am trying to get in the swing of things.  So many people wanted to see pictures of the room so here you go.  I am gather all the food pictures so don’t worry...more to come.  
 
I am horrible at taking photos of the room so please ask any questions.  

Don’t mind my graceful little peanut...LOL.  Now behold one of my favorite places.  Truth be told we got a complaint the very first day since my little was running the balcony.  
 
The balcony had a wet bar with two loungers behind it.  The large table also sat 14 people!! The full hot tub was at the other side with another two loungers!!  
 
Heaven...

I couldn’t agree more.  We actually told Lisa about it only a few days prior.  But we also didn’t want everyone to be hanging out forever!  That’s why we decided to not have any beer, although there was plenty in the cooler and fridge.  
 
Lisa actually looked puzzled when I only asked for two meat planks...she wanted to bring more.  So I might have hit the jackpot of genies when it comes to this.  

Good morning.  I am a little late o review day 1 because I had a little too much fun Saturday night!  I was chocolatly wasted on Chocolate martinis!  Boy, did I pay the price.  
 
Embarkation was so smooth.  We arrived about 10:45 and took us about 15 minutes to find a parking spot.  We found the Star Class banner pretty easily.  We were whisked away inside the lounge while we waited for our luggage to go through security.  Everyone made a bathroom break and then Lisa took us away.  I told her we have been on several Oasis Class ships so no tour was necessary.  She mentioned our room was ready so off we went.  This ROOM is amazing.  If anyone is thinking about securing the Villa, do think...just do it!!  I will post some pictures soon of the Suite.  Once inside the suite Lisa went over our schedule and some ins and outs.  We got all of our phones set up on voom.  

It was time for lunch at Jamie’s.  This one was a huge surprise.  I am a big fan of Giovanni’s so it had big shoes to fill.  It was quite tasty.  We tried the meat plank, aranaci, Calamari, the garlic bread and shrimp.  Star Class food coma is commencing.  For mains we had the salmon, smaller pasta portions, lasagna, and my dad had chicken.  ALL of it was exceptional.  Somehow we managed to have room for dessert.  So she made us a dessert plank.  We left and most of us took a nap!  

Hey all!!!  So we are officially at 33 days!!!  My family is getting so excited.  We are frantically trying to potty train my daughter, which is giving me some major stress.  She doesn’t understand that she has to be potty trained to go in the kids club!!  But in the end, she is trying really hard. 
On another note, we ordered the kids some luggage and they arrived last night.  Here is Axel and Emily

I couldn’t agree more.  We actually told Lisa about it only a few days prior.  But we also didn’t want everyone to be hanging out forever!  That’s why we decided to not have any beer, although there was plenty in the cooler and fridge.  
 
Lisa actually looked puzzled when I only asked for two meat planks...she wanted to bring more.  So I might have hit the jackpot of genies when it comes to this.  

I couldn’t agree more.  We actually told Lisa about it only a few days prior.  But we also didn’t want everyone to be hanging out forever!  That’s why we decided to not have any beer, although there was plenty in the cooler and fridge.  
 
Lisa actually looked puzzled when I only asked for two meat planks...she wanted to bring more.  So I might have hit the jackpot of genies when it comes to this.  

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

So I must admit...this review just went Liveish!!  Lol.  
 
Here are the pictures from Jamie’s Lunch.  I can not recommend enough.  The pictures sure the carbonara, chicken Caesar, chicken, salmon and the pomodoro with no burrata.  Lastly is our dessert plank.  

Completely agree, please keep the food pictures coming

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

I couldn’t agree more.  We actually told Lisa about it only a few days prior.  But we also didn’t want everyone to be hanging out forever!  That’s why we decided to not have any beer, although there was plenty in the cooler and fridge.  
 
Lisa actually looked puzzled when I only asked for two meat planks...she wanted to bring more.  So I might have hit the jackpot of genies when it comes to this.  

Hi all.  It's Melissa here.  I am going to try and do something that I have always wanted to do...A Live Blog of our Symphony of the Seas cruise.  Let me first introduce myself.  If you watch Below Deck on Bravo then you will understand that I am the primary!  AHHHHHH.  I love being in charge...lol.  Joining me will be my wonderful husband, Axel (6) and Emily (3), my parents, my grandmother, and rounding out my motley crew is my brother.  You can probably tell by the name of my blog that we are a family that loves Disney.  But a close second would be Royal Caribbean.  We will be lavishly living it up in the Villa Suite on November 30, 2019.  I know what you are thinking...why start a blog so early?  I guess I am just too dang excited not to get my thoughts down.  My hope that you all enjoy yourself while reading this, and it may help future cruisers. 
 

Never thought of a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar.  What a great idea !
We have never had any problem getting a Cabin Crawl organized through the Genie but it Is worth noting that I have read that some of the Genies are requiring that SC guests pay for this service now.  I haven’t tried to do a cabin crawl in a couple of years (it’s a lot of work as, I’m sure, Queenbeecruises can attest) but some have reported that their Genie has told them that there will be a per-person fee to organize and execute an event such as a Cabin Crawl.
 
My recommendation, for anyone hoping to host such an event, is to NOT mention “Cabin Crawl” at ALL, not mention it at all to the Genie pre-cruise, and simply tell the Genie a day or 2 prior that you need X,Y, Z delivered to the room on such-and-such date and time. I would think that a more spontaneous event, versus a long-planned event, would be less likely to attract the attention of the bean counters (who, I am sure, are responsible for this change, if there has been one).

Night one consisted of dinner at the Coastal Kitchen.  @Lovetocruise2002 so far that filet was amazing.  But we have dinner at Chops the last night, so verdict is still out to whether I am team CK or Team Chops.  I have pictures of the filet somewhere but what is below is the Fennel Soup that they serve night 7 that I had special ordered.  Lisa made it happen!!  Escargot, then the pork belly, chocolate cake and creme brûlée’.  I found the creme brûlée just okay, but I am particular since I make them at home.  This is when I made a mistake.  Hubby and I decided we needed a night cap and since Wonderland is right there, we stopped for a drink.  Justin had the smoke rings and I had the one with cotton candy.  I think it was called the Chesire Cat.  Justin’s drink was very strong and it was upsetting to his stomach.  I also got a chocolate martini which was my downfall.  I proceeded to have about 6 more.  So I was officially Chocolately-wasted!  But I did catch the balloon drop!  

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

Night one consisted of dinner at the Coastal Kitchen.  @Lovetocruise2002 so far that filet was amazing.  But we have dinner at Chops the last night, so verdict is still out to whether I am team CK or Team Chops.  I have pictures of the filet somewhere but what is below is the Fennel Soup that they serve night 7 that I had special ordered.  Lisa made it happen!!  Escargot, then the pork belly, chocolate cake and creme brûlée’.  I found the creme brûlée just okay, but I am particular since I make them at home.  This is when I made a mistake.  Hubby and I decided we needed a night cap and since Wonderland is right there, we stopped for a drink.  Justin had the smoke rings and I had the one with cotton candy.  I think it was called the Chesire Cat.  Justin’s drink was very strong and it was upsetting to his stomach.  I also got a chocolate martini which was my downfall.  I proceeded to have about 6 more.  So I was officially Chocolately-wasted!  But I did catch the balloon drop!  

So Day 2 was not a good day for me since I was severely hungover.  Shame on me.  The day was spent in my room trying to sleep it off.  I went to Izumi for lunch but just couldn’t eat.  The morning consisted of breakfast in our room with a Mimosa and Blood Mary Bar!!  It was fabulous!  The balcony was a little windy so it was made up in our room.  More pictures to follow on that.  Even better, everything was cleaned up and our suite looked amazing.  
 
We spent some time at the Kids Splash Away Bay.  Emily desperately wanted to go on the slide that Axel went on but she wasn’t tall enough.  So they spent some time running around together.  
 
Something that I can appreciate is there were a ton of photographers out and about.  We bought the photo package so we should have a ton of good ones!
 
I was still feeling pretty crappy but I mustered you the strength for the cabin crawl.  I thought there was about 8 rooms including ours, but seriously 30+ people came into our room.  We had some meat planks from Jamie’s delivered so we had some bites to eat.  It was so fantastic to just call Lisa and she took care of it!  

Thank you for sharing.  I can’t wait to hear more about the room!  I put the villa on hold today for a September 2021 cruise - checking with family to see if they can join in on the fun to make it worthwhile.