SOLOasis redubbed YOLOasis Thanksgiving of the Seas Nov24, 2019 - Dec1, 2019

[WannaCruise]

11 hours 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.

This is what I'm thinking.  We are leaving soon and am thinking of picking up some silicone straws (we have the drink package for the first time), but am thinking of the logistics... with...as you say....carrying them around and then cleaning them.  I do wear a waist pouch in the day and have a deep purse at night so it "might" work...need to measure and see.  But that is definitely the down side.

[JohnK6404]

14 minutes ago, WannaCruise said:

This is what I'm thinking.  We are leaving soon and am thinking of picking up some silicone straws (we have the drink package for the first time), but am thinking of the logistics... with...as you say....carrying them around and then cleaning them.  I do wear a waist pouch in the day and have a deep purse at night so it "might" work...need to measure and see.  But that is definitely the down side.

I hate those paper straws too... Maybe you can put the silicone straws in a ziplock bag so they stay clean while stored in your bag or pack?

Ask for water (bottled water is included in DBP, or just get a glass of water) whenever you have drinks and sip through the straw to clean it out before putting them back in the ziplock... maybe rinse them more thoroughly back in your cabin or in a restroom?

We may have to pick some up... not sure I want the stainless straws! We'll see... we still have a few months to decide!

 

[AshleyDillo]

Finally heeded the siren's call... people always ask if they can use Starbucks gift cards on board. I always tell them yes, they accept the Starbucks gift cards and also the app. You can't redeem any stars though, but you will collect stars for your purchase.  I had to make sure I had the most up to date intel.

For purely research purposes

They keep the good stuff behind the counter!

[Pookie]

1 hour ago, WannaCruise said:

This is what I'm thinking.  We are leaving soon and am thinking of picking up some silicone straws (we have the drink package for the first time), but am thinking of the logistics... with...as you say....carrying them around and then cleaning them.  I do wear a waist pouch in the day and have a deep purse at night so it "might" work...need to measure and see.  But that is definitely the down side.

My daughter and I ordered collapsible silicone straws that come in a tiny holder with a carabiner and a cleaning brush...will we actually use them?  Time will tell

[AshleyDillo]

Series of themed displays along the portside walk from forward to the casino

 

[AshleyDillo]

Elevator piano guy just happened.  He gets the funniest reactions.  Some folks are all about it and some people are not at all amused.

 

[AshleyDillo]

Overheard in the Windjammer, "Mom, do I have to eat again?"

I feel ya, kiddo.

[AshleyDillo]

Time to check out how the other half lives..and by that I mean folks who like the sun and don't have skin that sparkles in sunlight.

Living his best life...

[AshleyDillo]

Today's DOTD

(Yes, it is available starboard side as well.)

[AshleyDillo]

Most popular guy on the pool deck!

 

[AshleyDillo]

Teach yourself how to play the steel drums at the Lime & Coconut. Impress all your friends!

 

[AshleyDillo]

Now if you'll excuse me Mr. Sun, I've got an ice show to catch.

 

[AshleyDillo]

When at El Loco Fresh..

...we guacamole! Now with 100% more chips than last Thanksgiving on Symphony.

[AshleyDillo]

I checked out the Solarium sun deck views.  It's not quite as windy today up there.

 

[AshleyDillo]

Just a reminder that we are kicking you off the ship tomorrow, in case you didn't get the message.

 

[Lovetocruise2002]

Did they give out any "inaugural" swag?

[Dan Curtis]

Awesome blog, we cruise late January and seeing your pics is making it seem so far away, thank you, although we mostly see the sun deck it seems.

[AshleyDillo]

46 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Did they give out any "inaugural" swag?

Nope. They blew the swag budget on fireworks and CATS.

[Ken23]

On 11/27/2019 at 1:06 PM, AshleyDillo said:

They still dance at Johnny Rockets.

As a former general manager of a JR on land, glad to hear they still do the dancing (and saw earlier the ketchup smiley face).  I have the UDP on the Freedon GC, so I am sure to check out JR a day or two for lunch.

I am just now binge reading this live blog, thanks and great job Ashley.

[AshleyDillo]

Also blew the budget on lobster in Windjammer

shh..he's sleeping

[AshleyDillo]

Is it still stir fry if you don't use a wok?

[AshleyDillo]

And let there be cake..

 

[AshleyDillo]

These bears were in the car on the Promenade on day one and then disappeared.  They've been showing up all over the ship.  Some folks we befriended on this cruise said they found them on the carousel..and the sailing's Facebook group also found them as well.  Love these little touches!

[Mike P]

Thanks for the awesome blog!  Can't wait to sail on Oasis in April!  See ya in November.....where there better be some inaugural swag!!!

[AshleyDillo]

1 minute ago, Mike P said:

Thanks for the awesome blog!  Can't wait to sail on Oasis in April!  See ya in November.....where there better be some inaugural swag!!!

Right?! They better swag it up for the prices they want for that drink package.  Swag will make it hurt much, much less.

[LandstromCruise]

Ashley great blog!  I have been reading all day catching up. I’m on in 5 weeks and this blog has me ready to go 

[Rags1]

Thanks so much for taking us all with you!  I love your style and humor.  You've provided so much valuable info this week and I really thank you. We will be there in Star Class on January 26th.   Glad you had a great cruise!!

[AshleyDillo]

Watching my college football team lose badly is made better with using my BOGO Diamond offer.

 

[AshleyDillo]

Diet?  What diet?

I will have to say this round at Playmakers is the hottest food I've had on the ship this entire cruise.

[DanielB]

@AshleyDillo- THANK YOU!!!!

I have appreciated your time and effort you have put forth on this live blog.  Excellent job, you ROCK!

Safe travels home tomorrow.

[MaryS]

@AshleyDillo Thank you for an awesome blog.  I have never laughed so much.  I had so much fun following along with you this week.  Makes me wish that I didn't have to wait until May to cruise.

[WAAAYTOOO]

Great job, Ashley.  You were a true blog sleuth and not afraid to go out of your way to report every detail.  Thank you for the time and effort it takes to do that.

[ellcee]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[twangster]

Well done and you've saved me from having to do one.  

However I am serious when I say... get off my ship!  We are all waiting to board!

[Big Tule]

Thank You @AshleyDillo  Your gift of the gab is truly awesome.... I looked forward to reading your blog every day and laughed out loud so often my family thought I was losing it..

[WannaCruise]

I mirror what others have said.  Amazing review!  Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Looks like you had an amazing time. The amped Oasis looks amazing (not that the old Oasis looked so bad either).  Safe travels home.

[Lovetocruise2002]

Great blog @AshleyDillo!  Loved following every day.  And thank you for doing recon for me.  Have a safe trip home.

[spiralqueen]

Thank you Ashley! This was an amazing liveblog. Very funny, easy to read, and tons of great pictures. Only negative is how hungry it made me!!!

[lauraodonnell86]

Thanks for the amazing blog! I will 2nd what everyone else said! You were funny and kept my attention as I read through all 16 pages! I'm excited to meet you on the Freedom GC! 

[AshleyDillo]

1 hour ago, twangster said:

However I am serious when I say... get off my ship!  We are all waiting to board!

Oh I've been off the ship.  That took all of 5 minutes cabin to outside..they sweep you out sooo fast and then it's a nightmare from there.

17 minutes ago, lauraodonnell86 said:

I'm excited to meet you on the Freedom GC! 

Ditto!  Can't believe it's less than a month already!   At least knowing that is helping to keep me from eating my feelings now that I am without my Ultimate Dining Package (oh..and also the fact I now have to pay for food again).