heffy2 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Great blog so far! I hope you have an amazing cruise! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 19 minutes ago, emsff02 said: I have a thought on the UDP with Port Side BBQ. It sounds like they are doing the right thing (bbq wise) and making/smoking the meats daily, and have a limited supply. The prices arent very high. I wonder if they are lowering the daily rate you can use so that they can help stretch their daily supply of meats etc. I think $20/visit is reasonable. Spending more for one person would be tough as it would be quite a bit of food in one sitting. But to cap it per day is a bit much with the terms of the plan written the way they are. USCG Teacher and twangster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 App has interactive boardwalk games under the circle tent icon..have yet to test them. Lovetocruise2002, spiralqueen, ellcee and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 hour ago, RWDW1204 said: Thanks for this. Maybe we'll run into you sometime in the next week. We're posting on another thread as to not take away from your perspectives. Feel free to chime in anytime you want to add anything here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 16 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: mbined with it also being the group cruise I felt like every single moment of that cruise was scheduled for me. I originally had a CP double balcony room (cabin numbers ending in 229 and 629) Are all Oasis Class ships like this with the double balconies of those rooms? I'm doing Harmony next year and one of these are available. Really enjoying your journey so far. Have a great time! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Thank you for the great pics and commentary on your trip. looking forward to more great stuff! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 48 minutes ago, DanielB said: Are all Oasis Class ships like this with the double balconies of those rooms? I'm doing Harmony next year and one of these are available. Really enjoying your journey so far. Have a great time! Yes! Be aware there is a storeroom next door and it can get a little clangy at early hours if you are noise sensitive! DanielB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 All the other ships are sailing off. We are waiting for a grand finale send off. Horn battle with Explorer of the Seas as they passed got tons of laughs up on the new Solarium sun deck. The Cruise Junkie, Guy Gadwa, Lovetocruise2002 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: All the other ships are sailing off. We are waiting for a grand finale send off. Horn battle with Explorer of the Seas as they passed got tons of laughs up on the new Solarium sun deck. High tide is 6:38pm. Likely last on purpose. The closer they are to high tide the better the safety margin. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Fireworks display to send off the new amped ship probably has something to do with it as well. It's not quite dark enough yet. MSC is sailing past right now so we may almost be done with the Cruise Ship Parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Byeeee MSC..enjoy our fireworks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I scoped. Scoping is awkward. I prefer typing over talking. https://www.pscp.tv/w/cKsEUzFYSmprVnliYXdOS0x8MWpNSmd3cWxCTk1KTNwgahxhNfasq4VvT83YHNqhfdzReFfpYcI-CNNWSjzO?t=1s MaryS, SpeedNoodles, Skigoofy and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I see exploding $ in front of my eyes! Big Tule, The Cruise Junkie, Skigoofy and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 33 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Yes! Be aware there is a storeroom next door and it can get a little clangy at early hours if you are noise sensitive! Thanks! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 So I am torn on this new Solarium sun deck. It by itself is an amazing place. Plenty of chairs and there are some clam shell things and no children. Kind of similar to the Carnival Serenity deck. However I understand there used to be all this enclosed Solarium space right up against the windows that had a direct oceanview with no obstructions. There is really none of that now. If you go to the size of the solarium there is but it's limited to maybe 10 or 15 chairs worth of loungers. Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 IMO if you are looking for that unobstructed Oceanview, these are the seats that you need to look for. These particular ones are on the starboard side pretty much right at the entrance of the solarium. Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Need a unique place to watch the game..they're playing NFL on the TVs at the starboard side hot tub on deck 15. During the day you get that ocean view too. Cowboys vs. Patriots in case you.were wondering. DJsMrs, The Cruise Junkie, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Back to the little boardwalk interactive app games..found them! Very cute touch. So instead of letting the kids play in the arcade..get them a $600 smartphone and let them loose! The Cruise Junkie, Guy Gadwa, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Playmakers is currently showing (Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 at 7pm) Cowboys Patriots, Jags Titans, ESPN+ that is college basketball. Lovetocruise2002 and Guy Gadwa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Looks like Oasis is taking the top spot in terms of technology. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Beers on tap: Strongbow, Heineken, Newcastle, Budweiser, Bud Light, Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Brooklyn Lager, , Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, Terrapin Hopsecutioner, Funky Buddha Floridian ellcee, twangster and Guy Gadwa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Just now, AshleyDillo said: Beers on tap: Strongbow, Heineken, Newcastle, Budweiser, Bud Light, Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Brooklyn Lager, , Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, Terrapin Hopsecutioner, Funky Buddha Floridian On many ships Diamond happy hour includes draft beer. I’m guessing they’ll re-define that on Oasis. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: I scoped. Scoping is awkward. I prefer typing over talking. This made me laugh. I agree. Feels like you are talking to yourself lol. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 minute ago, twangster said: On many ships Diamond happy hour includes draft beer. I’m guessing they’ll re-define that on Oasis. I need to snag a D menu and bring it with me. Forgot that draft beer clause. On the UDP front our server thinks the dining package doesn't cover Playmakers. Here we go again Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Phew..it is covered. This is new and no one knows what they are doing sayeth out server. At least he's honest. They're practicing in the aquatheater. 80s music is my jam! ellcee and heffy2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Food porn..we ordered 12 wings, buffalo chicken crunch roll, and the Playmakers classic burger. Overall this was a bit of a miss. The wings ARE breaded for those who care about these things. My mom complained the wings were small. The aged cheddar in the burger was so aged that it reminisced a Kraft single. The handformed patty I remembered from Symphony is some tough pre-formed thing now. Bacon was crispy though. Fries were steak fries with parmesan cheese melted on them. They warranted a "good". The buffalo chicken crunch roll was the star of the show..think shredded buffalo chicken inside of an egg roll wrapper. Delicious. The waiter resolved the UDP issue and brought the check before the food in which I tipped and signed. Havent seen him since the food was delivered. Note we were a party of 2 in 2 different rooms. He only took one card and put all $22 on it and zeroed it out. I wouldn't pay extra based on this experience but I would use it as an included dining option to stave off food coma from dining in the coveted specialty dining restaurants. SpeedNoodles, Skigoofy, The Cruise Junkie and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 10 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: @AshleyDillo asking for my kids, are you able to get a pic of the ice cream selection at Sugar Beach? Just whenever you wander by... Just for your kiddos..smells like diabetes in there. They don't rotate flavors..this is what they always have. JohnK6404, Guy Gadwa, ellcee and 6 others 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Watching aquatheater rehearsals is a low key way to experience it with zero crowds. The Cruise Junkie, ellcee, JohnK6404 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlassSlipper Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: Beers on tap: Strongbow, Heineken, Newcastle, Budweiser, Bud Light, Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Brooklyn Lager, , Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, Terrapin Hopsecutioner, Funky Buddha Floridian Are these the beers at Playmakers? Thanks, we have been really curious about the craft beer choices onboard. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilthorpe Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 35 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Just for your kiddos..smells like diabetes in there. They don't rotate flavors..this is what they always have. BREADED wings??? Sacrilege!!!! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, GlassSlipper said: Are these the beers at Playmakers? Thanks, we have been really curious about the craft beer choices onboard. Yep at Playmakers. Really the best selection I have seen on tap on Royal. GlassSlipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I seriously cannot wait to try Playmakers! And also that Turkey leg at Portside BBQ. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilthorpe Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 We are on the Oasis on a B2B in March, and are thoroughly enjoying your posts ... Thank You!!!!! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Love the food photos keep them coming. I'm following AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 If you pass through the casino, take a peek to see if @CHRIS WONG is there at the casino host desk... He mentioned in his recent video that this will be his assignment now that he is on Oasis. AshleyDillo, Pookie and The Cruise Junkie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tule Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 12 hours ago, twangster said: And this is why I don't UDP very often. If they would allow me to know what I get for $X I'd buy it, but this whole "if it's Tuesday on Oasis when it's not sunny on Navigator on the previous Monday, then you get Playmakers" causes me to avoid the UDP. Maybe that it's it - corporate sells it, ships don't want it so they veto it to the extent they can. I also just prebook the individual restaurants I want so we get the price and time down before the cruise and relax knowing we are not hit with 'surprise' changes AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 7 hours ago, JohnK6404 said: If you pass through the casino, take a peek to see if @CHRIS WONG is there at the casino host desk... He mentioned in his recent video that this will be his assignment now that he is on Oasis. Chris Wong is most likely putting out fires from guests that apparently were not getting points last night on the machines. Multiple hours of play and 0.00 points.... AshleyDillo, Guy Gadwa and JohnK6404 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Love the blog! I can't scope for the same reason. lol AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: Chris Wong is most likely putting out fires from guests that apparently were not getting points last night on the machines. Multiple hours of play and 0.00 points... Oof. That's a rough first night. Loving the live blog! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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