AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 And another officer says it's something new that it is no longer included with the package but they must not have updated the site. But end result for us is reservations made. Next battle shall come when we try to pay when dining. Round 1 for the little guys! WAAAYTOOO, Lovetocruise2002, ellcee and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Quick and dirty room tour.. Cabin 8594..oceanview balcony. Close to the elevators by the Giovannis end of central park. We've been RFID'd. Guy Gadwa, The Cruise Junkie and twangster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Standard balcony room set up. Couch by the balcony. Couch looks and feels like it wasn't replaced. However the carpet is actually very clean, new and plush feeling under my toesies. (No photos of that, creepers). ellcee, IRMO12HD, Skigoofy and 8 others 4 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Just kidding..floor porn. And bathroom..that IS a new backsplash. And somehow I rated fancy tube stuff! But as a back-up plan I have twangster, IRMO12HD, Lovetocruise2002 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 So after struggling to open that balcony door I finally un-toddlered it at the top and opened the door. Apparently Im on the hump which has a bit deeper balcony than my last Harmony oceanview. And my neighbors are inviting me to party...that's their balcony since the divider is open. I will follow up if they are nice or if I need to remind the steward to close the divider..maybe. Lovetocruise2002, twangster, SpeedNoodles and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 55 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Genie huddle and photo op! @Lovetocruise2002 YIPPEE !! I see Joyce ! She will be our Genie next week. So it looks like there are 4 Genies on now. I guess that makes sense with the addition of 2 new SC rooms way up front. heffy2 and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Just checked to be sure no pineapple magnet next cabin door..whew. I rated water and cookies. Stowed for safekeeping in the not-so-quite a fridge. Lovetocruise2002, Guy Gadwa, ellcee and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 My mother interrupting my room tour.. TV inputs have a hidden USB that does charge. And your other charging option. Now it is off to "explore' which is code for she's hungry Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie, JohnK6404 and 8 others 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 FYI 8602 is my mom's cabin..identical layout and changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 If you waited on getting the drink package.. That's $70 for person one and $35 for person two. Must buy 2. twangster, The Cruise Junkie, IRMO12HD and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Walking into Portside BBQ you get hit with the smoke smell immediately. Like they pipe it in right by the sliding door. It's quick casual style and the lunch menu is a little limited. There was confusion with the ultimate dining package and the cashier stated they had to charge and they would back the charge out later. They explained the $20/day charge. I picked the turkey leg. Note they take it out of the warmer and put it on the grill to finish it. Then they mop it with sauce before serving. I omitted the sauce as I try to avoid sugar. Thanksgiving came early for me!!!!! My mom did the brisket and it came with two sides. The brisket is a lean cut and has a rub but isn't sauced. Sauces are available at the table. at Mustard Drill sauce. Didn't see that one coming. Meh to the mac n cheese. She said it was cold even though it came out when we arrived and baked beans were awesome and are gone. The banana pudding in a cup dessert was delicious too. The brookie got a verbal "omg". BrandonOwen, ellcee, The Cruise Junkie and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Found at Portside BBQ. Think he got starboard and portside mixed up El Loco Fresh is starboard side..for those who didn't get that. Lovetocruise2002, ellcee, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 That's totally a napkin dispenser charging my phone while I BBQ it up. IRMO12HD, Skigoofy, Dan Curtis and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 The pulled pork comes pre-sauced in this lunchtime sammie situation. Lovetocruise2002, SpeedNoodles, Guy Gadwa and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 $20/DAY ? That's horrible. Not that I would probably want to gorge on BBQ multiple times per day but this is the first I have EVER heard about there being a per day limit on ANY specialty dining with the UDP. I really don't understand how Royal allows this kind of avoidable confusion regarding the UDP. I completely understand that each ship is a separate cost center and that they have the ability to make individual decisions about how their programs are implemented but with things like UDP there needs to be some RULES, for goodness sake ! IMO, if the ship does not want to adhere to the rules that Corporate sets down for the UDP then the ship should have to opt out of it altogether. Never knowing what the rules and situations are going to be from ship-to-ship is just WRONG. Dismount soap box. ellcee, Big Tule, DublinFC and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Found at Portside BBQ. Think he got starboard and portside mixed up El Loco Fresh is starboard side..for those who didn't get that. How did he get across the wall? AshleyDillo, Guy Gadwa, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: $20/DAY ? That's horrible. Not that I would probably want to gorge on BBQ multiple times per day but this is the first I have EVER heard about there being a per day limit on ANY specialty dining with the UDP. I really don't understand how Royal allows this kind of avoidable confusion regarding the UDP. I completely understand that each ship is a separate cost center and that they have the ability to make individual decisions about how their programs are implemented but with things like UDP there needs to be some RULES, for goodness sake ! IMO, if the ship does not want to adhere to the rules that Corporate sets down for the UDP then the ship should have to opt out of it altogether. Never knowing what the rules and situations are going to be from ship-to-ship is just WRONG. Dismount soap box. 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. IRMO12HD, AshleyDillo, Carlos A. and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, twangster said: corporate sells it, ships don't want it so they veto it to the extent they can. Bingo ! WannaCruise and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Thanks for the review. Oasis looks (extra) great with the changes. Have an awesome cruise! 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 Izumi Hibachi saga continues...all the dining plan reservations showed up on the calendars in the app..except for Izumi..dun.dun.DUN. Round 2 begins..off to Izumi. And Round 2 to the little guys..confirmed they have our reservation but it doesn't show up on anyone's app. Lovetocruise2002, Guy Gadwa and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 24 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: $20/DAY ? That's horrible. Just what the guy at the register said..doesn't mean it's true. The lunch combo came in at $10.07 and was reversed. Perhaps will attempt a PM visit to test this $20/day rule. SpeedNoodles and WAAAYTOOO 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 23 minutes ago, twangster said: How did he get across the wall? I heard there was a Hochberg teen club infiltration. Anything's possible. Besides isn't Tapatio responsible for building the wall in the first place? Guy Gadwa and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Any idea if the digital key in the app is working? Use your phone to unlock your cabin door feature. 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 Welcome to the Dungeon. Hello, my love The Cruise Junkie, Skigoofy, ellcee and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 It is enabled but says I need to scan my passport for it to get set up. And guess where my passport is!?!?! SpeedNoodles, BrandonOwen, Guy Gadwa and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 And here we are... And minutes later..we are still there. oh oops.my bad. The Cruise Junkie, Lovetocruise2002, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Had to make my device visible.. spiralqueen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 To work it you just have the app open and tab the phone to the door. So now I have my phone, room key, and WOW band serving the same function. Bets on which I lose first? Lovetocruise2002, JohnK6404, 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 Video of it working! Smooth, smooth. Number of times I have tried to tap my room number circle on the door with my WOW band to enter before this: 2. Number of drinks I have consumed: 0. 20191124_1337151.mp4 Rose City Cruiser, twangster, Guy Gadwa and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Mail call! Umm..ok nice little envelope with nothing useful. Recognize my status! Now we are talking.. And the exclusive offers I have earned my letting my mother take me on cruises.. The Cruise Junkie, twangster, SpeedNoodles and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Stilt people..that's something I haven't caught before. SpeedNoodles, JohnK6404, twangster and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 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. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 2 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: YIPPEE !! I see Joyce ! She will be our Genie next week. So it looks like there are 4 Genies on now. I guess that makes sense with the addition of 2 new SC rooms way up front. I can assure you that I will not be stealing them from this far away! And @WAAAYTOOO from left to right, that would be Hugo, Smitha, Joyce, Allan F. I am hoping that Oasis plans to keep 4 Genies from now on with those new UP suites. 3 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Genie huddle and photo op! @Lovetocruise2002 AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 @AshleyDillo interesting with the cabins. @Matt did a scope of his balcony cabin and it was definitely refreshed. New couch (not blue, light tan colour) and carpeting (the HM style pattern). Looks like they did some rooms and not others. 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 Teehee.. Take THAT #teamnoDX. Skigoofy, ellcee, Guy Gadwa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Music Hall still has a view during the day. Upstairs theming is spot on.. heffy2, Skigoofy, JohnK6404 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Luggage was discovered down the hallway..so time to unpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 But I am procrastinating and using the app to control the TV. It works. The Cruise Junkie, Lovetocruise2002, spiralqueen and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Music Hall still has a view during the day. I loved the Music Hall on Anthem, I hope they have some great bands when I'm on her! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 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. AshleyDillo and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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