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20 hours ago, PG Cruiser said:

In loving memory of the Apple Blossom…

I’ve never been impressed with this apple blossom because it’s almost the same as the we get from Trader Joe’s.  Give it a shot!

https://www.thekitchn.com/trader-joes-apple-blossoms-review-23404886

The removal of the soufflés (grand marnier and chocolate) are a bummer tho  

Did you pay with a credit card that includes trip interruption coverage?  Check with your credit card to see if that could be another avenue to get some reimbursement.

2 hours ago, mark52479 said:

The scary part is, it only takes 1 person to test positive for the entire 5,000 people to be put in quarantine.  

THIS.  Also, consider the situation with the Grand Princess, nobody knew until a passenger on the previous sailing passed away days after disembarkation.  Now passengers on the current cruise are infected.  

It's a huge risk to be cruising at the moment, IMO.  Even if you're not considered elderly, nor have a compromised immune system, you could potentially pass it on to someone that is when you return.

On 12/4/2019 at 1:51 PM, WAAAYTOOO said:

It’s just waaaytooo sweet for my taste

I'll be the contrarian and say I loved the creme brûlée and had it a few times last week.  This might be the reason why  but I thought it was really smooth as well.

2 hours ago, Queenbeecruises said:

What room are you in??

I'm in a Oceanview Balcony.

20 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

Yes, it still has this smell of smoke but it appears they no longer give you the option to charge to your room via the slot machines as I had experienced with other ships.  You now tap your card to access your casino account.

 

On 11/20/2019 at 12:20 PM, Queenbeecruises said:

Forgot to mention, on Day 2 we are doing a cabin crawl.  I am excited to host this.  We are the second to the last cabin because someone has a crown loft suite.  I talked to the Genie about having so planks and appetizers so we are all set on that! 

Sweet, I'm signed up for the cabin crawl too.  Someone on the Facebook group also organized a slot pull (on Day 3) if anyone is interested. 

5 more sleeps to go!

12 days to go!  

Following....because I'm on this cruise too!  Been on land for 26 years. See you on board!! 

35 minutes ago, mk-ultra said:

I don’t know who at United concocted this awful egg white breakfast sandwich thingy, but I’d like to hunt them down and make them eat six of them.

If this wasn’t breakfast #2, I’d be feeling stabby.  
 

Last time I ate a dish containing eggs on a United flight, I had food poisoning and was hugging the toilet for a week.  Never again.  Thankfully it was on the return flight.  Smart move to stay away from that!

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Not sure with whom the Centurion Lounge is aligned, but that breakfast looks a far sight better than what they offer me in the AA Admirals Club !

https://thecenturionlounge.com/

Centurion lounges are offered by Amex for Platinum and Centurion cardholders.  

@mk-ultra the breakfast options look !  I was there at 5am in August for a 6am flight, but most of the hot food wasn't ready until after 5:30am.  Have a awesome trip!  Looks like you've had a great start so far 

19 minutes ago, SteveinSC said:

*Update* for those interested.  Royal Caribbean has officially denied the transfer of my reservation, because its paid in full.  LESSON LEARNED....even if you can, dont pay in full till after you transfer to a Travel Agent! Too bad. I was really hoping it would work out with MEI. Ill still try to use them in the future. 

Weird!  My cruise (11/30/2019 on Symphony) was booked March 2018 directly with RCCL, and paid in full mid-August 2019.  When I saw this post, I contacted MEI and Stephanie submitted the transfer request on 9/7.  It went thru several days later.  I'm sure there is a loophole somewhere!

November 30th - 7 nights on Symphony

6 minutes ago, twangster said:

I believe you have to go to Shore Excursion on board and provide the names and cabin of the other guests.

Personally I'd be very leery of a stranger on a ship coming over to me and saying "buddy, give me $25 and I'll get you a pass.  Just give me your name and cabin number".

Good to know, thanks!  Certainly wouldn’t be approaching random people on the cruise, that’d just be creepy, but would try to arrange it in roll call groups prior to embarkation. 

So if a thrillpark cabana comes with 6 water park passes but I only need 4, am I allowed to sell the other two thrillpark wristbands?  I’ve read of sharing the internet packages, but not this.  

Wow, I've been stalking the cruise planner for price changes and it was $799 just yesterday for the 11/30/2019 Symphony sailing.  Already have 4 Thrillpark tickets for ~$250, but a cabana for another $250 is tempting!

On 9/3/2019 at 9:51 AM, Queenbeecruises said:

You must be getting so excited.  I will be sailing Symphony in the Four Bedroom villa and I only have 89 more day!!!  WOOHOO

We must be on the same Nov 30 to Dec 7 cruise!  Haven't been on a cruise in 26 years and I'm beyond excited.