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In the app, the shakes are $14 with the Stranded Burro being $18. The unknown is the cost to make them "For Adults".

As for Diamond vouchers, if it isn't covered by a beverage package, it wouldn't be voucher-eligible either. Best to think of Desserted as along the lines of Sugar Beach.

Adding this after the initial post: Noticed on the beverage package descriptions it explicitly states "Johnny Rockets Shakes".

14 minutes ago, F1guynz said:

I can't remember clearly as it was a few years ago but I don't recall the AAA tour including a tour of the theatre, but I am sure somebody will correct me if I am misremembering.

Back on Allure in May of 2016, an element was a backstage tour. I have pictures of a Mama Mia set piece and a tree from the other show. The next set of photos was a dark looking crew lounge that was near the stage.

2 hours ago, LandstromCruise said:

It definitely won’t be quiet as it’s supposed to have a Vegas pool atmosphere to it. My guess is music will be pretty loud unless they change that. 

The thing is The Hideaway onboard is supposed to have more of a Mediterranean vibe based on the description. Guess it all comes down to what the DJ spins up.

I view Vegas as more party vibe and Mediterranean as being more laid back.

I'm glad to see Utopia will have a Bamboo Room spin-off, Pesky Parrot, in place of the Bionic Bar.

Menus are slowly starting to get loaded in to the app. Finally getting to see the one I was curious about.

Other thing I noticed is "Please Select One" for appetizers and "soups & salads". So I'm wondering if they are cutting down on multiple starters at Chops.

If it is anything like Celebrity's implementation, no. Once the window is open A/C is turned off.

Has anyone else notice the description in the app for Chops on Icon. It mentions a new butcher's display case and also goes into detail about offering speciality cuts, that I'm sure will be an additional charge.

1 hour ago, Jax said:

Can you order room service through the butler? We always use our genie and it definitely takes the guess work out of Royals interpretation and improves the accuracy of our order.  Just wondering if you can use the butler is the same way.  How do you communicate with the butler throughout the day? 

 

Did you have to stand in line or were you able to bypass it and be escorted to your seats?  If you were escorted, who escorted you? 

This is where Genie vs Butler really stood out.

Yes, room service can be ordered via the butler. The butler is also the one that delivers it. Communication, breakfast was via a hang tag. For requests and such it was either in person or via phone, no electronic/text based methods. Pen and paper were in the suite making writing things down easy.

Did have to stand in line with the other Retreat guests and a few non. A section is roped off for Retreat guests. On the first Chic it is advertised as a butler escorting you to a seat. No seats were held directly as with Star class, only exception was our butler and another trying to maintain a block of 11 seats. Other nights still had the reserved section. Only the first Chic night did it really seem crowded, @AshleyDillo will have to fill in details for the last night.

Bit of editing and some interpretive reading I get the impression escorted departure is offered.

Knocking off the bit talking about transfers. Maybe this is implying Retreat guests getting escorted off. Question is the escorting offered during the entire disembarkation time or only when tags 1-5 are called.

Also not having the traditional departure sheet, unknown if the use of Fine Cut is only intended for Retreat guests doing self assist.

9 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

and now for my silly follow up question — will they still let you order alcohol if you do this??

Don't see why it would get flagged. Just keep in mind the higher than Royal prices for some of the more common items. However, think Corona might be same price.

15 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

wondering if it’s possible to swap out to the zero proof package instead, so we can get the water

I recall hearing in the past it could be done, going from Classic to Zero Proof. Not sure the exact process if it can be done in advance or onboard.

Celebrity also runs sales where the Classic package can be upgraded to Premium for ~$10 per person per day factoring in the gratuity as well.

9 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Sorry if you showed the MDR Thanksgiving night menu and I missed it…..but the MDR isn’t offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal option ?

A traditional meal is offered in the MDR. However, one doesn't wish to dine within the MDR.

Menu from the app showing the Thanksgiving selections

53 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

11:30pm and we have no clue where everyone is.

Sorrentos modern luxury style

Keep in mind the modern luxury version of Sorrento's is in the back part of Oceanview Cafe. Passing thru Oceanview Cafe I grabbed a quick shot of the gluten-free and dairy-free selection of late-night snacks.

8 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

Then it was time for another casino donation and we called it a night..not before my brother finally scored an elusive beer.

Per bartender, this was the last one of the night. Thankfully, not the last of the voyage.

I had been going with the Goose Island IPA. Was told they were out and thought I heard him mention something about Dogfish. My response was just a simple request of any IPA. That was when he came back with the elusive Dogfish.

Thankfully I was trying to be smart and not lose another slot voucher, so I had few one dollar bills to provide as a "thank you".

1 minute ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

I thought I had read somewhere before that Retreat guests also get to dine in Blu? Is that true? Or maybe I misread it before.

Blu is available to Retreat guests on a walk-up basis. Aqua class guests are prioritized since it is "their" restaurant.

7 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

I was also wondering is it 4 devices pp or 4 devices for the suite?

Each of us were able to pick the four device option. Documentation says it should be one device per person.

Add to the confusion, few days before sailing I got a cancellation email and purchase emails from the Cruise Planner. Cancellation was for single device, purchase was two device.

33 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

My brother got a pink drink.

Said "pink drink" was the Gingertini.

Prior to that was the Tea Leaf, no picture taken.

Between the two, I'd go with the Tea Leaf. However, I'd probably go with @AshleyDillo choice of the Sake Daiquiri.

13 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

There's an espresso machine.

Unlike the espresso machine used in the Suite and Crown Lounge on Royal, this one uses the same Lavazza pods for espresso the as the Lavazza machine in suites.

4 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

eats in the buffet

Amazing thing in the Oceanview Cafe (the buffet) is the use of plates that aren't plastic. When dropped they actually shatter all over the place...

Speaking of Retreat branding, even the plastic champagne flutes on the Retreat Sun Deck have it.

Going back to the room, nice touch having a notepad and pen.

2 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

Someone could sleep in the tub.

For reference purposes this would be your view when in the tub...

37 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

What blew my mind was the idiots on the other side of the road stopped and got out of their car to try to see the bears closer @CGTLH has photos somewhere of the bears.

Here you go

29 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Also confusing is the difference between the prix fixe and UDP.

UDP gives a $35 credit for Izumi Sushi. That credit can be used for the Prix Fixe menu option (1 small plate, 2 large plate, and dessert) or used for a la carte pricing off the menu.

My curiosity would be if a UDP guest opts for $35 with a la carte pricing. Would they still get full rolls or the new half roll policy. Same lines of thought, someone that either purchased Prix Fixe via Cruise Planner or without prepayment.

Guessing this was on the January 15th sailing for Wonder.

If so, using Solarium Bistro as a dedicated Kosher kitchen was the case.

Guessing a disconnect occurred between the Cruise Planner team and sales team.

Royal Math!

This was the logic used when converting from the old point system to the new point system.

If credits were 1-4, points = credits * 7 + 1

If credits were 5-7, points = credits * 7 + 3

If credits were > 7, points = credits * 7 + 13