Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 8 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: hightailed it down to Studio B to catch the Crazy Quest. So Quest was on Day 5? 8 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: PS: I have noticed Voom is slowest on the Boardwalk. Guess the access points are few and far between. Hope that's not bad news for blogging from our ATS in March... AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: So Quest was on Day 5? It was on this sailing..midnight to 12:30. Voom worked better in the aquatheater, but near the carousel it hangs. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 22 hours ago, Mrs. RoyalMoyal said: All draft beers.. Including those in Playmakers? I may skip the Diamond Dungeon ... So..I had a reason to head to Playmakers at 4:30 today instead of the Diamond Lounge first. This quest was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 And we are in luck..it was a no hassle YES and I got my Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen. Hooray for beer! The selection at Playmakers is much better than the typical draft offerings elsewhere. Big Tule, The Cruise Junkie, JohnK6404 and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceC Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/24/2019 at 12:16 PM, AshleyDillo said: If you waited on getting the drink package.. That's $70 for person one and $35 for person two. Must buy 2. I have to really wonder if these Cruise Planner deals are really just a ploy. I just spent $55/person in the cruise planner during the Black Friday event and if this is the deal on the Oasis when I travel next November, I will die. That it oils have cost on $52.50/person. WTH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 1 minute ago, VinceC said: I have to really wonder if these Cruise Planner deals are really just a ploy. I just spent $55/person in the cruise planner during the Black Friday event and if this is the deal on the Oasis when I travel next November, I will die. That it oils have cost on $52.50/person. WTH... It's really rare that you get on board and find it cheaper. But you do have to catch it at its lowest point. Mine was actually as low as $49 a day on the cruise planner for a while immediately before the cruise. Actually up until the day of I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceC Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 1 minute ago, AshleyDillo said: It's really rare that you get on board and find it cheaper. But you do have to catch it at its lowest point. Mine was actually as low as $49 a day on the cruise planner for a while immediately before the cruise. Actually up until the day of I think. Thanks for this daily blog.... enjoy the rest of your cruise... AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 4 hours ago, RWDW1204 said: Are you REALLY cruising if you don't get your drink in a bucket??!?! RWDW1204, Floski, heffy2 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: Hooray for beer! Anywhere there's Newcastle Brown Ale I'll be a happy girl. Guy Gadwa, AshleyDillo, MaryS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 10 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Anywhere there's Newcastle Brown Ale I'll be a happy girl. That one is actually available on draft in several places. The variety at Playmakers is exciting when you are Diamond as the usual draft beers are only Heineken, Strongbow, and Newcastle. SpeedNoodles and Mrs. RoyalMoyal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Stopped by WJ to recon..and WJ perplexed me today. I feel bad for those folks that ventured back to dessert and and found..salad. Never fear, the dessert was front and center when you walked in today. But again, the lollipops were perplexing. SpeedNoodles, CarlaB, twangster and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Just a hop, skip, and a jump (in an elevator) down a floor...(what??!? My mom has hip and knee issues and I didn't want her to have to go alone) down to Deck 15 for more meat. Well, don't mind if I do. The menu is a wee more involved at dinner. It's Genie dinner hour and 3 out of 4 are up here trying it for the first time. Names protected for anonymity and because I can't remember their names..plus wouldn't want to overexcite @Lovetocruise2002. Guy Gadwa, betatke1480, Lovetocruise2002 and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 For those who care..again the pulled pork is pre-sauced and in the warming table with the sides. Disappointingly also are the burnt ends (my fave) and I didn't feel like asking if I could get them without sauce..plus it's the Genies' dinner hour...and I'm genpop. The plates..theres chicken, ribs, brisket, Wings, sausage, french fries, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and corn bread, that little desert in a cup is a Brookie. If you can't tell which item is which in the photos, then I don't know what to tell you. No problem with the package here. I opted for wings instead of dessert..because MEAT. The wings are brushed with sauce...didn't see it happen and can't tell if this can be omitted or not, so they were sweet and smokey. JohnK6404, twangster, Guy Gadwa and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 They have live entertainment too! I scoped him. He's funny..worth the watch (if you can hear it in the scope). https://www.pscp.tv/w/cLGpbzFYSmprVnliYXdOS0x8MVprS3pBTnZEUnd4dvvA0_Ar9BeRxwmVwfzFVl4P1eh7MJxCAq5PLcrEUsaZ Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie, JohnK6404 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Final verdict is that this is BBQ that's good enough to be on a cruise ship. My personal opinion is that if they are going to put this on Allure of the Seas during the amplification and then send it to Galveston, they may want to reconsider it so they don't embarrass themselves. You don't mess with Texans and their BBQ. The price point is good for the amount of food you get and it's nice to have another alternative when you have the dining package. My mother says that it is far better than Celebrity EDGE's pay BBQ restaurant..for whatever that's worth. But she doesn't like onions, so I'm not sure we should trust her opinions. PS: She says the cornbread is spicy and has jalapenos..surprise! JohnK6404, Guy Gadwa, Ogilthorpe and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 51 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: It's Genie dinner hour and 3 out of 4 are up here trying it for the first time. Names protected for anonymity and because I can't remember their names..plus wouldn't want to overexcite @Lovetocruise2002. Haha...I know who at least one was. Just saw it in an Instagram story. heffy2 and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Haha...I know who at least one was. Just saw it in an Instagram story. Of course you did, Genie stalker heffy2, Big Tule, twangster and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 That line on the left side is standby for tonight's Aqua80 showing. This is why you make show reservations on an Oasis class ship. WannaCruise, The Cruise Junkie, Lovetocruise2002 and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Yaaaay! Noooo! SpeedNoodles, Guy Gadwa and JohnK6404 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilthorpe Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 My least favorite note left in my cabin Big Tule, Guy Gadwa, RWDW1204 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 FYI..the Bionic Bar robots have named. On Oasis they are Razzle and Dazzle. We spent some time chatting with the crew at Portside BBQ. They are a super nice bunch and a delight to talk to. They were super excited o talk about the restaurant and cooking process and the recipe chef. I decided maybe I didn't need my 9:15pm Chops reservation. The app makes it waaaay too easy. Guy Gadwa, SpeedNoodles and JohnK6404 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 51 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Of course you did, Genie stalker #unashamed I need to do recon on my “Araceli” replacement AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Just kidding. I told the host that I had a 9:15 dinner reservation but didn't realize that I was going to a show at 10:00. I said I didn't think I was going to be able to make it if sat down, so I asked if I could just get the food to go. I guess the host misunderstood me because he made a big deal of leading me to a table and trying to seat me. He told me that he'd be able to get me quickly through the meal but obviously having had BBQ I wasn't really feeling a huge sit-down dinner. I reiterated that I'd rather just get a plate to go. He still tried to sell me on sitting. It's formal night; I am wearing shorts. Chops has a formal dress code per the app. I told him I just wasn't comfortable sitting in the dining room dressed inappropriately. He told me that it didn't matter, which is true because an entire table of high schoolers were there wearing booty shorts and red sweatshirts. But still...then he told me he could make a table outside. Finally he got the idea and got a waiter to take my order. My food was brought to me 5 minutes later, no lie. They tried to push a dessert to go as well, but I wasn't having it. They didn't even have me sign a slip and held the door for me as I left. 1am Ashley thanks 9pm Ashley in advance. First spotting of Christmas decorations PS: Shoutout to WOW bands for making opening doors so easy while carrying a plate and a steak knife. SpeedNoodles, MaryS, heffy2 and 9 others 6 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: Yaaaay! Noooo! Sad day AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rags1 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 43 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: #unashamed I need to do recon on my “Araceli” replacement And you need to keep me in the loop!! AshleyDillo and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Just now, Rags1 said: And you need to keep me in the loop!! You’re sailing before me remember?! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 I brought some plastic straws with me on this trip. Didn’t use a single one on Brilliance and bet I won’t use one on Oasis either. It’s a nuisance to carry them around and no way to keep them clean until I use them. Great idea but not so easy to implement. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I brought some plastic straws with me on this trip. Didn’t use a single one on Brilliance and bet I won’t use one on Oasis either. It’s a nuisance to carry them around and no way to keep them clean until I use them. Great idea but not so easy to implement. Starbucks still has straws. Get the Genie to hook you up! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 This was the rest of my evening. Guy Gadwa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Royal nailed everything here. The sets and costumes were great. All of the actors and actresses did a good job. Singing and dancing was excellent. It appears to be updated and modern. As for condensing from the original, I know musicals are supposed to be about music and have songs but this entire show was song after song. There really was no in between the songs points which could have helped someone unfamiliar with the musical figure out what is going on. (Spoiler alert: a cat dies.) I had to Google it to make sure I wasn't missing something. I followed The Gift on Anthem better than this. I'd like to think that's on Andrew Lloyd Webber and not Royal though. RWDW1204, PRebecca, Ogilthorpe and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I followed The Gift on Anthem better than this. I'd like to think that's on Andrew Lloyd Webber and not Royal though. OMG, legit laughing so loudly at this search history that my dogs are side eyeing me! lauraodonnell86, MaryS, JohnK6404 and 5 others 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 I had to ask about my Diamond pin at Guest Services. I hit 80 points after my last cruise. I am somebody now. Good thing too. I have been Diamond Lounging 6 whole days without this proper piece of attire. I felt naked. CarlaB, Dan Curtis, SpeedNoodles and 9 others 8 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 As an American I am feeling so profiled right now. CarlaB, JohnK6404, SpeedNoodles and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Well that was just about the best filet I've ever eaten at 8am in my bed on a cruise ship. Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie, Ogilthorpe and 5 others 1 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 8 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: I followed The Gift on Anthem better than this. I'd like to think that's on Andrew Lloyd Webber and not Royal though. That is really bad news when you put it in that perspective! AshleyDillo, WAAAYTOOO and Ogilthorpe 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 2am Ashley made the executive decision not to pre-order room service coffee delivery for this morning. 830am Ashley is so upset with her right now. The ship is definitely feeling the ocean waves this morning and rolling back and forth. That pretty much started last night during CATS. I just thought perhaps it was part of the show which makes about as much sense as the plot did. Hoping for a real nice roll to throw me out of bed -- a devine intervention from the coffee gods that I will take as a sign to motivate and be productive for our last relaxing day of the cruise. ... that laundry is not going to fold itself. Well, that's a lie. I gave my mother some of my dirty laundry does shove in her complimentary D+ laundry service bag. Guy Gadwa, ellcee, MamaShark and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 26 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That is really bad news when you put it in that perspective! I actually followed and understood The Gift and didn't understand why everyone else didn't get it. Not that it made sense but I saw where they were going with it..and I am sure there are folks who followed along with CATS just fine. I mean it's a Broadway hit for a reason, right? Not everyone needed to turn to the Internet for the Cliffs Notes. https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/18/20696129/cats-2019-musical-trailer-explained This is probably the most informative piece I uncovered in the depths of the internet that summarizies the play and talks about the upcoming movie. Perhaps the last sentence of this capture from the above article should be a PSA? Makes a little more sense now having read this..but perhaps Royal should have gone with a musical that's a little more straight from the package, press play and everyone enjoys as is Hairspray, Grease, and Mamma Mia. I think maybe the lack of dialogue does it for me. I have a bit of trouble understanding lyrics when I can't read them. I want so much to like it because the sets, costuming, and performers were really amazing but it was a struggle to follow along and stay awake because of that for me. Do not sit on an aisle seat. You have been forewarned. heffy2, Guy Gadwa, Lovetocruise2002 and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Great blog! Wonderful sense of humor! Awesome writing! etc, etc...blah, blah, blah. Now get my ship back to Miami so I can board her tomorrow. heffy2, Guy Gadwa, CarlaB and 12 others 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 57 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Well that was just about the best filet I've ever eaten at 8am in my bed on a cruise ship. Wow, iron stomach! Did you have the saffron risotto and lobster tails too? LOL! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 minute ago, JohnK6404 said: Wow, iron stomach! I like to live dangerously. Nothing but steak this morning..with asparagus. They were buttered this time and so much better. JohnK6404 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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