Ampurp85 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Happy new Years You all look beautiful. The Chops dinner actually looks pretty good. Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 2 hours ago, SweetPea said: Again, I'm scratching my head over the packages available. Where something can be simple, Royal has a knack for complicating it. At least to me! Regardless, can't wait to hear about your VIP table. ️ Report coming… 2 hours ago, asquared17 said: this is a trend i was hoping would decline for us all… we actually really liked chops on odyssey. the food was… so so. but the service was great and gios table was also quite delicious. Yeah, I don’t know what is going on with all these AAA calls I thought the opposite, food was good, service was so slow. I feel like they were understaffed in there. They had Izumi & WJ crew clearing/setting tables. 1 hour ago, GregD said: Want to share one next year! I will work on Hubby lol 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: Happy new Years You all look beautiful. The Chops dinner actually looks pretty good. Thank you! Dinner was great! Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 I am convinced there is no better way to ring in the new year than on a cruise. We had a great time tonight! Our VIP table was the Royal Duo package. That includes up to 4 seats, chef’s choice of snacks, 2 bottles of Moët, and awesome seating. I loved the location (Bionic bar) because you are very close to the platform where they do the countdown but away from the swarm of people on Deck 4. I posted a bunch of videos on my story on IG. If I compare this to the rising tide bar on Oasis class, I like this better. And it is cheaper. This location, you are seeing the countdown straight on, whereas the rising tide is slightly off to the side. Hubby and D17 were worried that they would lose “the vibe” of being down below, but in the end, everyone agreed that it was a great time, and worth it. That’s Sergii. He is pretty awesome. This countdown was so much fun with Ricky Matthews. His energy and ability to draw in a crowd is unlike any other cruise director. Jax, JohnK6404, twangster and 13 others 12 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 We are in PDCC today. Hubby and the kids are “planning” to head out. They have not actually left yet. D17 hasn’t even left the bed. I had breakfast on my own in CK. It is not much different from Anthem’s CK. Very friendly staff! I have zero plans today. Currently enjoying the warmth here on the balcony. This heat is more like it! Neesa, Ampurp85, Cactus527 and 11 others 11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 We also had NYE dinner at Chops (AD). Our reservation was for 5:30 but the restaurant manager called us in the afternoon and asked if we could come at 5:00 b/c they were totally booked (I'm guessing she meant OVERbooked). It was great for us as we were starving anyway so we got ready and went early. Even at 5:00 the place was a zoo. I'm sure it was like that all night. Glad we got in and got out early. MaryS, Jax, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 man that view looks OUTSTANDING. i am so glad you will have beautiful weather today. my favorite stop next to st. maarten!!! PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 7 minutes ago, asquared17 said: man that view looks OUTSTANDING. i am so glad you will have beautiful weather today. my favorite stop next to st. maarten!!! Yes, we are pleasantly surprised. The cruise compass said it would be a high of 69°F. Weather channel says it’s 76°F here today. SweetPea, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Ampurp85 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 Random findings while wandering the ship. This is the first time ever that I have seen snacks out in the suite lounge in the middle of the day. Usually, the just have things out for breakfast and happy hour. Ampurp85, SpeedNoodles, SweetPea and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 That's a nice selection of sandwiches....and actual chocolate chip cookies. 70+ degrees sound so good right now. It is like 32 degrees here in Chicago and grey Lovetocruise2002 and SweetPea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 Just now, Ampurp85 said: That's a nice selection of sandwiches....and actual chocolate chip cookies. I thought so too! Just now, Ampurp85 said: 70+ degrees sound so good right now. It is like 32 degrees here in Chicago and grey Brrr….that is what it’s like back at home too. Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 I have made it to the back of WJ Photo evidence by yours truly @OCSC Mike @GregD PPPJJ-GCVAB, ScottishRobbie, Jax and 10 others 2 8 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Looks like a gorgeous day at CoCoCay! Enjoy your relaxing time! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 20 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Random findings while wandering the ship. This is the first time ever that I have seen snacks out in the suite lounge in the middle of the day. Usually, the just have things out for breakfast and happy hour. Wonder had a similar spread when I was freeloading in June. Not as much variety as that though. Looks great! Lovetocruise2002, SweetPea and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 29 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I have made it to the back of WJ Photo evidence by yours truly @OCSC Mike @GregD I can attest this is the view from the back of the windjammer in case you thought she was trying to pull a fast one on you @OCSC Mike. We ate back there every time we ate at WJ for the amazing views! OCSC Mike, Jax, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 1 minute ago, LandstromCruise said: We ate back there every time we ate at WJ for the amazing views! The back of pretty much any WJ is usually our go-to spot but that is an especially nice view! PPPJJ-GCVAB, LandstromCruise, Neesa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 My actual lunch: Although I might head back to WJ later. I saw pineapple sherbet there and I am interested Neesa, Ampurp85, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 6 others 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 2 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Although I might head back to WJ later. I saw pineapple sherbet there and I am interested oh no. we’re losing her, people!!!!!! Lovetocruise2002, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 Looks like luggage valet is back in Port Everglades. Note the fee of $29. I don’t remember that from before… MaryS, Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Looks like luggage valet is back in Port Everglades. Note the fee of $29. I don’t remember that from before I thought it used to be free for suites only other than Seattle where it was free for all. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I have made it to the back of WJ i know there were no rules, but this is genius ... back of the WJ while the ship is docked at PDCC PPPJJ-GCVAB, Lovetocruise2002, Jax and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 3 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: I thought it used to be free for suites only other than Seattle where it was free for all. That’s what I thought too 3 hours ago, SweetPea said: i know there were no rules, but this is genius ... back of the WJ while the ship is docked at PDCC you get me AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 Super relaxing afternoon. Hubby and the kids stayed out until all aboard time (4:30pm) and I spent the afternoon reading. After Hubby returned, he headed straight for the FlowRider and got his blue band back. Now off to dinner. It’s white night. MaryS, Ampurp85, Neesa and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 Oh, @SweetPea, happy to let you know that the stair lights go off at night. SweetPea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 18 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Oh, @SweetPea, happy to let you know that the stair lights go off at night. 🩵🩷🩵 Lovetocruise2002, Jax, Yesiamthere and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Oh and THANK YOU! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 31 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: After Hubby returned, he headed straight for the FlowRider and got his blue band back. I knew he could do it!! A little surprise though he didn't get this yesterday Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Has Hubby ventured to the WJ yet? Any sightings of red velvet cake or Ranger Cookies? Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, LandstromCruise said: I knew he could do it!! A little surprise though he didn't get this yesterday Way too much going on yesterday with NYE, otherwise he probably would have gone. 59 minutes ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Has Hubby ventured to the WJ yet? Any sightings of red velvet cake or Ranger Cookies? No WJ for Hubby yet. And yes, they had Ranger cookies in the WJ earlier today. We have been getting them as a standing order as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 Before heading into dinner at Giovanni’s MaryS, SweetPea, Yesiamthere and 12 others 8 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 yassssssss!!!! love the family photo!! and giovanni’s kitchen!! and the amazing installation to the open MDR. i love this part of odyssey Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Jax and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 7 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Before heading into dinner at Giovanni’s Good, I’m not the only one that booked a pasta place on white night! My group wasn’t thrilled with me, but it all worked out. Hoping no mishaps with the lasagna in your future SweetPea, Ampurp85, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, asquared17 said: yassssssss!!!! love the family photo!! and giovanni’s kitchen!! and the amazing installation to the open MDR. i love this part of odyssey If I was eating in the MDR, I don’t know if I would like it. But it’s interesting for sure. 1 hour ago, LandstromCruise said: Good, I’m not the only one that booked a pasta place on white night! My group wasn’t thrilled with me, but it all worked out. Hoping no mishaps with the lasagna in your future Sergii booked this. Remember I mentioned that I had no clue what we were doing and when. Only D15 had red sauce. And we told her she had better be careful. There were no mishaps thankfully. Sweety, WAAAYTOOO, LandstromCruise and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 4 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: , he headed straight for the FlowRider and got his blue band back. Hmm, on Harmony it was a white band for stand up. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 As mentioned, dinner was at Giovanni’s tonight. This was actually the first time the kids have eaten at Giovanni’s Kitchen. They have had the original one before, and Jamie’s, but not this. Both girls loved it! Ampurp85, Neesa, Jax and 11 others 11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 After dinner, we went to watch The Book. I am probably in the minority here, but I thought it was just ok. This show, and Spectra, are pretty similar; a collection of acts consisting of songs, music, dance, aerial routines, etc. all loosely tied together. It was entertaining, but it’s not something that I feel I would need to see again on the same sailing, whereas Aqua80, Hiro, or Intense, I would gladly see again. Neesa, MaryS, Ampurp85 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 Now settling in for bed. Tomorrow is a sea day. We told Sergii that we will skip the bridge tour. But we (kids and Hubby) do have laser tag and iFly on the agenda for tomorrow. Jax, Ampurp85, MaryS and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesiamthere Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 On 12/31/2023 at 4:49 PM, SweetPea said: That looks like a pretty standard layout for a GLS. Why did i think you were in 8722 with a split bath? I swear, I'm losing it! We're in 8324 next January. BTW, what would be the big deal calling them Star Lofts like Oasis? Never understood why they're GLS on Qclass and SLS on Oclass. Edit: also, any info about stair lights is def appreciated! On Anthem, they emitted too much light, we couldn't turn them off, and resorted to putting towels against them to block the lights. I The lights drove me a little nuts too! Next time I’m putting electrical tape around them! SweetPea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rags1 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Checked the blogs tonight for the first time in quite awhile and here you are! Sending good thoughts and prayers to your dad and your entire family. I’m so happy you made it! I’m looking forward to keeping up in the next few days. We opened the restaurant on December 13th and haven’t had time to go to the bathroom, let alone read my favorite blog site! Enjoy every minute my friend! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, Yesiamthere said: The lights drove me a little nuts too! Next time I’m putting electrical tape around them! I'm glad I'm not the only one! They made a big deal out of it when we asked if they could be turned off. Wanted us to sign a waiver for safety reasons. What's worse, lining both sides of the stairs with towels so we can't see the lights or simply turning them off??? 57 minutes ago, Rags1 said: We opened the restaurant on December 13th and haven’t had time to go to the bathroom, let alone read my favorite blog site! Enjoy every minute my friend! Congrats on Just a Small Town Grill!! Wishing you much success! Yesiamthere and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 6 hours ago, Rags1 said: Checked the blogs tonight for the first time in quite awhile and here you are! Sending good thoughts and prayers to your dad and your entire family. I’m so happy you made it! I’m looking forward to keeping up in the next few days. We opened the restaurant on December 13th and haven’t had time to go to the bathroom, let alone read my favorite blog site! Enjoy every minute my friend! Sabrina, forgive this breach of blog etiquette but… …I have to ask @Rags1 ….how are things with the restaurant ? I was thinking about you guys over the past week with all the Holiday Star Class blogs going… Rags1, PPPJJ-GCVAB and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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