LaraMcK

Ashley, that is fantastic news! Have you heard of anything else planned? 

At the minimum I think they will do the slides and easy pool deck upgrades, as well as any updates to internal systems (internet). I have no idea if they really have time to add Playmakers. 
 

My guess is the $$ set aside for amplification was likely used in other ways, but anything purchased ahead of time (maybe slides) is possible. If Inwas the project manager I would cut any feature rolled out on the other amplified ships (laser tag) that wasn’t popular, profitable, or was too much of a headache (Starbucks). 

We could make game out o our guesses and the rumors! 

for reference this is what was originally planned before the amplification was cancelled in 2020.

• Perfect Storm (outdoor complex with 2 waterslides - Cyclone” and “Typhoon”) plus the raft slide “Tidal Wave”
• redesigned pool deck (Lido Deck 11) - adding poolside hammocks, daybeds, casitas (small wooden cabins), in-pool chaise lounge chairs
• "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (3-level poolside bar / on 3 decks)
• completely renovated Solarium (Deck 11 forward)
• Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen (Italian specialty trattoria restaurant, also offers hand-tossed oven-baked pizzas and made-to-order dishes, premium Italian wines and cocktails)
• "Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade" (sports-themed bar lounge with 52 HDTVs on its walls, pub-type drink, and food menus, arcade games, trivia contests, sports tournaments, pool table, Owner’s Box /VIP seating)
• Johnny Rockets Express (pool deck food and beverage service)
• Starbucks (kiosk/brand coffee beverages and pastries)
• Studio B (2-level lounge upgraded with the glow-in-the-dark laser tag game "Clash for the Crystal City")
• Adventure Ocean (kids complex) redesigned and upgraded with new rooms and activities by age group
• Teens-only club lounge redesigned and upgraded with an exclusive open-air sundeck and new activities

2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Explorer is already on Starlink.

Are you sure it wasn’t Enchantment that got Starlink instead of Explorer.
 

Regardless according to another post I read they are upgrading the cabling and routers across the ship. If that isn’t updated it would cause problems even with Starlink.

3 changes repeated in multiple forums:

1. Waterslide(s)

2. Playmakers

3. Internet update 

I think these will be well received, and wonder why there still isn’t any press around it. 

What did you end up doing in Corfu?

Why is it so difficult to get update details? Or is this typical? 
Booked on a Summer 2023 cruise on Explorer of the Seas and I see conflicting info out there. 

Lf door Bed is close to hallway

Rt door bed is close to balcony

Cabin 12198 Is a balcony bed, so I believe 12192 is a Lf door with a bed by hall.