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2 minutes ago, betatke1480 said:

Here I've been debating on when/if to start a blog for our Oasis cruise, and @Lovetocruise2002 beat me to starting her blog for a sailing 3 weeks after mine...  At least I won't have to put all of the precruise genie stuff.  

The more the merrier. Honestly though, I only started it now cause I did not want to back track with all the pre-cruise Genie stuff. I like to just blog it as it happens. 

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It has been a crazy few days. Lots of back and forth between go and don’t go. Ultimately, a few things sealed the deal for us. Never were we worried about the virus on the ship. I am still of the

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“Follow that STAR…Our Journey back to Oasis.” - March 15-22, 2020 Oasis… ” A fertile or green spot in the desert, a shelter from the storm, a moment of respite from the conditions of the des

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Some updates from this past week:  Izzy has confirmed that the Thermal Spa is indeed complimentary for Star Class guest.  Each adult receives a one day pass.  Too bad for the kids.  We asked Izzy

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Sabrina, i have a muy imporrante question (to me):

 

I'm am very interested in the hair dryer in your suite. On Anthem, it was cheap and you had to hold a button down while drying your hair for hot air to come out. I was kicking myself for not packing my own. If you could do a full post and review on the hair dryer sitch, I'm sure there may be one other person on the planet besides me that would appreciate that! ?

Thank you in advance. 

 

 

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22 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

Sabrina, i have a muy imporrante question (to me):

I'm am very interested in the hair dryer in your suite. On Anthem, it was cheap and you had to hold a button down while drying your hair for hot air to come out. I was kicking myself for not packing my own. If you could do a full post and review on the hair dryer sitch, I'm sure there may be one other person on the planet besides me that would appreciate that! ?

Thank you in advance. 

I will check it out but I can almost guarantee that it will be a cheapo one.  Even in the Star Loft last year, it was not impressive.  One step us from the white cheapo ones in the regular cabins but still not great.  We always bring our own.  But I will definitely check it out for you.  I get it.  I am equally obsessed about my hair. ?

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3 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

I will check it out but I can almost guarantee that it will be a cheapo one.  Even in the Star Loft last year, it was not impressive.  One step us from the white cheapo ones in the regular cabins but still not great.  We always bring our own.  But I will definitely check it out for you.  I get it.  I am equally obsessed about my hair. ?

I knew you would appreciate the importance of this most pressing request! ?

If you don't pull out the dryers, no worries. We are driving so i will pack my own. I had carpal tunnel from those dang things on Anthem! ?

Really, really looking forward to your onboard review, especially where you wind up eating. So many choices!  I need to do a good 20 now so i can gain 10 back onboard.... 

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Some updates from this past week: 

Izzy has confirmed that the Thermal Spa is indeed complimentary for Star Class guest.  Each adult receives a one day pass.  Too bad for the kids.  We asked Izzy if we needed to pick a day and make reservations ahead of time.  He told us no, we could just show up whenever and he would let the spa receptionist know and they will handle the charges.

The other thing that I found interesting, which I did not know before this, is that they reserve specific blocks of time in the Escape Room for SC guests.  He originally had us in for Day 7 and we wanted another time and date.  He told us that if we went to a time slot that wasn't blocked for SC, we would have to pay the normal fee.  Again, there may or may not be inconsistencies with this between ships in the fleet.  In the end, we moved to another SC time block.

We are just about a month away and everything is pretty much good to go.  All schedules and reservations are taken care of already.  Izzy has already given us information on what to do when we arrive at Terminal A.  I am really pleased with how smooth this has been.  I also think that it has to do with the fact that I know more of what to expect this time. 

I asked Izzy if he could make time go faster?  That is pretty much the only "No" that I have received so far. ?

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24 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

I will check it out but I can almost guarantee that it will be a cheapo one.  Even in the Star Loft last year, it was not impressive.  One step us from the white cheapo ones in the regular cabins but still not great.  We always bring our own.  But I will definitely check it out for you.  I get it.  I am equally obsessed about my hair. ?

Three words:  Royal. Loft. Suite. They send someone up to dry your hair. ???

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6 hours ago, SweetPea said:

Sabrina, i have a muy imporrante question (to me):

 

I'm am very interested in the hair dryer in your suite. On Anthem, it was cheap and you had to hold a button down while drying your hair for hot air to come out. I was kicking myself for not packing my own. If you could do a full post and review on the hair dryer sitch, I'm sure there may be one other person on the planet besides me that would appreciate that! ?

Thank you in advance. 

 

 

That would be an interesting one to see if the genie can get a good hair dryer brought in. Unfortunately Oasis didn’t get a dry bar, so no asking to borrow one from there. My wife hates ship blow dryers, so I’ve officially added this request to our November genie list. 

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8 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

I will check it out but I can almost guarantee that it will be a cheapo one.  Even in the Star Loft last year, it was not impressive.  One step us from the white cheapo ones in the regular cabins but still not great.  We always bring our own.  But I will definitely check it out for you.  I get it.  I am equally obsessed about my hair. ?

If you haven’t you should try the Dyson airwrap....I was sceptical but it’s a game changer. 

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15 hours ago, Andrew72681 said:

That would be an interesting one to see if the genie can get a good hair dryer brought in.

If I had to guess, I would say no...

12 hours ago, Jax said:

If you haven’t you should try the Dyson airwrap....I was sceptical but it’s a game changer. 

I'm a T3 girl myself. ?  I've been using that line for about 10 years now.

And I did buy My Pillow...it's interesting.  I've been using it for about a week.  Jury is still out on whether or not I like it.

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There are several very good travel hair dryers on the market in the $20-30 price range.   I have one that is as powerful as my full size one.  I googled and read reviews and bought one that was highly recommended by several people.   It had 1870 watts and ionic and ceramics.   

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2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

If I had to guess, I would say no...

I'm a T3 girl myself. ?  I've been using that line for about 10 years now.

And I did buy My Pillow...it's interesting.  I've been using it for about a week.  Jury is still out on whether or not I like it.

We girls like what we like right ?. I hadn’t heard of T3 before ..... Will be interested in your assessment on My Pillow. Pillows are such a personal thing so when you find a good one you keep it! 

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3 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Dan and I both got My Pillows and both hate them. I hope you have a better outcome.

I remembered that you said that. I usually prefer a really firm pillow (that is why I have used Tempur-pedic  for over a decade now) and My Pillow is the exact opposite of that. But it is strangely comfortable too. That is why I am undecided. Hubby’s is still rolled up in the package lol.

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Ohhh another one of your reviews! Can't wait following it ?

Happy to have you along again. ?

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4 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Dan and I both got My Pillows and both hate them. I hope you have a better outcome.

I hated it as well. Ended up with a sleep number “pillow system” that is like 4 different pieces all in one pillow. Now just need to be home to actually sleep on it. 

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2 minutes ago, amanuel2992 said:

@Lovetocruise2002 one month out!!!! I’m so excited for you. When your onboard can you find out if Izzy or Smitha will still be there in the beginning of May? We are going to do the short 4 day on 5/3/2020... so I’m extra excited about your blog!

I know!  Finally, less than 30 days!  Cannot wait for many reasons!  We still are undecided about hotel.  This is cutting is close, for us lol.

I will ask for sure.  If I had to make a guess right now, I would guess no for Smitha and Allan.  They have been on board since the first cruise out of dry dock.  I would say they are headed on vacation soon in April or so.  Izzy came on board on the December 8th sailing.  He might still be there.  But I will ask.

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22 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

I know!  Finally, less than 30 days!  Cannot wait for many reasons!  We still are undecided about hotel.  This is cutting is close, for us lol.

I will ask for sure.  If I had to make a guess right now, I would guess no for Smitha and Allan.  They have been on board since the first cruise out of dry dock.  I would say they are headed on vacation soon in April or so.  Izzy came on board on the December 8th sailing.  He might still be there.  But I will ask.

Oh I am the same way on the hotel. I had that issue on my January cruise and almost missed getting a room where we wanted ? but it all worked out in the end. 
 

 

Thank you so much. From what I have read all of the genies onboard Oasis are fabulous! It’s going to be our first cruise in a long time with just the two of us. We always take Lexi or one set of our parents. 

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You guys aren't the only ones who I've heard a thumbs down on My Pillow. Everyone hates them at work too. ?

Besides your foodie choices, can't wait to see your Genie gift as you are the most thoughtful and clever. ?

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10 hours ago, SweetPea said:

You guys aren't the only ones who I've heard a thumbs down on My Pillow. Everyone hates them at work too. ?

Besides your foodie choices, can't wait to see your Genie gift as you are the most thoughtful and clever. ?

If you ever get a chance checkout that my pillow guy’s life story. It’s quite a checkered past. But this guy hasn’t gone back, the Dave’s Killer bread guy on the other hand 

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On 2/15/2020 at 8:00 AM, amanuel2992 said:

We are going to do the short 4 day on 5/3/2020... so I’m extra excited about your blog!

I will be on that cruise too and am about to pull the trigger on the $96 UDP because I know Sabrina's fabulous blog will get me wanting specialty dining! We are only doing a OVB this time so no Coastal Kitchen for me (YET!) 

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48 minutes ago, DDaley said:

I will be on that cruise too and am about to pull the trigger on the $96 UDP because I know Sabrina's fabulous blog will get me wanting specialty dining! We are only doing a OVB this time so no Coastal Kitchen for me (YET!) 

I am already counting the calories now so I can make room for the millions of calories that I am going to consume in a few weeks! ?

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On 2/17/2020 at 2:25 PM, DDaley said:

I will be on that cruise too and am about to pull the trigger on the $96 UDP because I know Sabrina's fabulous blog will get me wanting specialty dining! We are only doing a OVB this time so no Coastal Kitchen for me (YET!) 

I don’t blame you at all.The food is a huge part of why I love cruising.  We have changed rooms for this reservation 3 times.... we finally talked ourselves into star since we knew it would be an “adult cruise” and we also know that won’t happen again for another few years. Maybe we will cross paths onboard ?

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A couple of updates over the last week an a half...

A few people have wondered if the Sushi Making Class, and the Guacamole Class was complimentary for Star Class guests.  The answer is yes, and we have both booked.

In addition, a few people were also inquiring as to whether the SC suites come with a PlayStation console.  Izzy has confirmed that they were all removed over dry dock.

18 days left to go...Still holding two hotel reservations...

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5 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

A couple of updates over the last week an a half...

A few people have wondered if the Sushi Making Class, and the Guacamole Class was complimentary for Star Class guests.  The answer is yes, and we have both booked.

In addition, a few people were also inquiring as to whether the SC suites come with a PlayStation console.  Izzy has confirmed that they were all removed over dry dock.

18 days left to go...Still holding two hotel reservations...

Curious to hear your observations on the sushi making class as we found the setup on Anthem a bit unappealing and cancelled our reservstion. Guacamole class sounds interesting...

I don’t feel bad...I had multiple hotels booked in NYC too!  I was paranoid I would forget to cancel one and end up paying for more than 1 hotel room.  LOL 

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