SpeedNoodles Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Let's get this PARTY STARTED!!! That's right, for the FIRST TIME, your favorite (only?) Royal Caribbean Blog moderators (me, @AshleyDillo, and @Lovetocruise2002) are sailing on the same ship at the same time! This is going to be epi..... errrr... dare I say "ICONIC"? I am so excited for this sailing. There will be so many new things and so many old and new friends to spend time with. Each one of us will contribute in our own way. If there's something on the ship that YOU want us to document, ask a moderator!!!!!!! More to come! Skigoofy, Lovetocruise2002, JohnK6404 and 16 others 9 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Can't wait to follow along. Wondered when someone would start this blog. I am kicking myself in the rear every day for not booking this inaugural sailing. I have to wait until the end of August Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Please talk about the news restaurants. CruzOnBye, Robert M and SpeedNoodles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Who will be guarding the henhouse then? asquared17, WAAAYTOOO, Jax and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 9 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Who will be guarding the henhouse then? I will have VOOM so we will try to keep up with all post approvals and reports. @Matt told me he can always tell when one of us is on a cruise by the posts waiting for approval Matt, Lovetocruise2002, SpeedNoodles and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 THIS WILL BE EPIC!!!!!!!! Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 18 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I will have VOOM so we will try to keep up with all post approvals and reports. @Matt told me he can always tell when one of us is on a cruise by the posts waiting for approval I do as well, so we'll be FINE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Will there be enough and Ranger Cookies onboard for Girls gone wild with the rest of the clan.... This means Sabrina will have to venture into the WJ to report back to us. Just not peak and run away Suite lounge here they come Can't leave behind Ashley's mom either as she will definitely be on board Are the genie's ready for this epic Girl's gone wild venture with the rest of clan? Lots of pics of the cabins, food and menus of new venues. What type of cabins and location on ship did everyone book? PPPJJ-GCVAB, Lovetocruise2002, jbrinkm and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 10 minutes ago, SMOKEY0202 said: What type of cabins and location on ship did everyone book? I have booked an Oceanview Balcony (4D). I'm on Deck 8, behind the Trellis Bar. My initial goal was to get a suite, but the suites were just too much of a financial leap for me on this one. A Royal Up attempt to a Junior Suite was $3500! I rarely, if ever, step into the WJ - we may have to task someone with that one! Ampurp85, MaryS, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 5 others 4 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 30 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: I rarely, if ever, step into the WJ - we may have to task someone with that one! I’d normally make a joke about @Lovetocruise2002 here but given that her “review” of the Odyssey WJ consisted of some lovely pics of CocoCay out the back window & nothing else, perhaps not her. I got more pics of Doritos than the WJ. Neesa, SpeedNoodles, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 12 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: I’d normally make a joke about @Lovetocruise2002 here but given that her “review” of the Odyssey WJ consisted of some lovely pics of CocoCay out the back window & nothing else, perhaps not her. I got more pics of Doritos than the WJ. For you guys I MIGHT go inside to snap some photos. I'll need some liquid courage first. Does it look like you have to go through the WJ to get to The Hideaway? Awkward. Sweety, MaryS, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She Sails Away Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Well, this is going to be amazing! SpeedNoodles, Neesa, Sweety and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 23 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: For you guys I MIGHT go inside to snap some photos. I'll need some liquid courage first. Does it look like you have to go through the WJ to get to The Hideaway? Awkward. I was wondering that. That would seem really strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, Sweety said: Please talk about the news restaurants. Pass. We did not book the UDP on this one so you will get a full review of CK and The Grove from me 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: I will have VOOM so we will try to keep up with all post approvals and reports. @Matt told me he can always tell when one of us is on a cruise by the posts waiting for approval This is funny. I can tell too lol. We will all try to hold it together. I also will have VOOM. 43 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: I’d normally make a joke about @Lovetocruise2002 here but given that her “review” of the Odyssey WJ consisted of some lovely pics of CocoCay out the back window & nothing else, perhaps not her. I got more pics of Doritos than the WJ. Safe to say I probably won’t be anywhere near the WJ on this one. Maybe if Hubby will leave the FlowRider, I can tell him to snap a few. He already met some people on this Odyssey sailing that are also on the Icon inaugural. Shockingly he never made it into the WJ on OY. PPPJJ-GCVAB, MaryS, tiny260 and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Suite lounge here they come That’s me!! 1 hour ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Are the genie's ready for this epic Girl's gone wild venture with the rest of clan? No clue, but we cannot afford star on icon. I am currently trying to find a way out of my surfside family suite WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, MaryS and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: I will have VOOM so we will try to keep up with all post approvals and reports. @Matt told me he can always tell when one of us is on a cruise by the posts waiting for approval Friends don't let Friends moderate while drunk CruzOnBye, Jax, jbrinkm and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Pass. We did not book the UDP on this one so you will get a full review of CK and The Grove from me I have the UDP. I'll take this one. tiny260, Sweety, Jax and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Friends don't let Friends moderate while drunk Don't be absurd. Lovetocruise2002, Neesa, asquared17 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 I am anticipating this cruise with pure joy. Lovetocruise2002, Neesa and SpeedNoodles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 12 hours ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Can't leave behind Ashley's mom either as she will definitely be on board She definitely will..I need her generosity to even be on this sailing 14 hours ago, Sweety said: Please talk about the news restaurants. I have UDP so I hope to report back. Of course with new menus and a picky eater in my party, should be tons of fun 12 hours ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Are the genie's ready for this epic Girl's gone wild venture with the rest of clan? No genie for us either Star Class prices were outrageous. 13 hours ago, SMOKEY0202 said: What type of cabins and location on ship did everyone book? We will be in a Panoramic Suite on Deck 16. Jax, Sweety, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 12 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: I rarely, if ever, step into the WJ - we may have to task someone with that one! Paging @CGTLH. Despite having the UDP, I'm sure we will end up scoping out the WJ an embarrassing number of times DDaley, tiny260, Sweety and 5 others 3 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 I will be on Utopia in July. I will be looking at the reviews of the restaurants. I hope Mason Jar is on your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Have an awesome time! Will be following all of you as we sail in May! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Sweety said: I will be on Utopia in July. I will be looking at the reviews of the restaurants. I hope Mason Jar is on your list. Maybe someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not believe Mason Jar is on Icon... (edit) Oh! Wait! Did you think this live blog was for the Utopia inaugural? I was surprised that they have no replacements on Icon for Mason Jar, 150 Central Park, Wonderland, etc. They added Empire Supper Club and Celebration Table (kept Chef's Table), but no other traditional specialty restaurants. I think they just added a bunch of grab and go spots. Here is the list of specialty restaurants for our May 11th sailing this year in the Cruise Planner (same old options): Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Cannot wait to follow along. You guys do some epic coverage of everything adult on RCB, but I know there are quite a few people that would love to know what's going on with Adventure Ocean, Surf Side, etc. for kiddos under the age of 12. Even if you could just step in and grab some snapshots, that would be awesome. Enjoy the cruise! I'll be living vicariously through all of you. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, Cactus527 said: Cannot wait to follow along. You guys do some epic coverage of everything adult on RCB, but I know there are quite a few people that would love to know what's going on with Adventure Ocean, Surf Side, etc. for kiddos under the age of 12. Even if you could just step in and grab some snapshots, that would be awesome. Enjoy the cruise! I'll be living vicariously through all of you. I will be braving the kiddo zone for pics and impressions. I have a few non-blog friends who also need the low down on tot town. I probably won't get into Adventure Ocean itself (don't worry - @Matt will no doubt cover it), but I'll get the more public areas. CruzOnBye, Cactus527 and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 23 minutes ago, JohnK6404 said: Maybe someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not believe Mason Jar is on Icon... (edit) Oh! Wait! Did you think this live blog was for the Utopia inaugural? I was surprised that they have no replacements on Icon for Mason Jar, 150 Central Park, Wonderland, etc. They added Empire Supper Club and Celebration Table (kept Chef's Table), but no other traditional specialty restaurants. I think they just added a bunch of grab and go spots. Here is the list of specialty restaurants for our May 11th sailing this year in the Cruise Planner (same old options): Thank you. JohnK6404 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Despite having the UDP, I'm sure we will end up scoping out the WJ an embarrassing number of times Tell your fellow mods it's a wonderful place and there's noting to be afraid of. Neesa, WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Sweety said: I will be on Utopia in July. I will be looking at the reviews of the restaurants. I hope Mason Jar is on your list. FWIW, since MJ is not on Icon, I'll say MJ brunch on Wonder was one of the best meals I've ever had on a ship. We don't do much specialty dining but we have it booked for every upcoming Wonder cruise. Sweety and JohnK6404 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 @Sweety I am on Wonder in two weeks so I will post all about Mason Jar brunch and dinner. But on topic....... I am looking forward to this blog. I will be on cruises but it will provide a nice reading experience. DDaley, Sweety, Neesa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, SpeedNoodles said: also need the low down on tot town i'm sure this has more to do with my lack of sleep than anything but this description is sending me into orbit SpeedNoodles, Cactus527 and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Granny Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Looking forward to following along! Will be on Icon January 2025! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 17 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: I have booked an Oceanview Balcony (4D). I'm on Deck 8, behind the Trellis Bar. My initial goal was to get a suite, but the suites were just too much of a financial leap for me on this one. A Royal Up attempt to a Junior Suite was $3500! I rarely, if ever, step into the WJ - we may have to task someone with that one! Cudos for avoiding WJ. A great cruise for us is when we complete the cruise with no WJ interaction. Lovetocruise2002, asquared17, OCSC Mike and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 I’m actually most excited to see which Mod or @Matt opts to go down one of the multiple interior deck slides we discovered on the deck plans first! Cactus527, jbrinkm and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, Doug_Texas said: Cudos for avoiding WJ. A great cruise for us is when we complete the cruise with no WJ interaction. I am with you on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 To further things to avoid on “Mods gone wild”, you will also see this mod running from the WJ, kid zone, and now apparently Rover CruzOnBye, WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: To further things to avoid on “Mods gone wild”, you will also see this mod running from the WJ, kid zone, and now apparently Rover Yeah, really hope this isn’t a new trend of allowing all kinds of animals on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 20 minutes ago, LandstromCruise said: Yeah, really hope this isn’t a new trend of allowing all kinds of animals on board. That was my thought exactly! That might really push me the other direction. I am not a fan of any animals, not just dogs. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 28 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: To further things to avoid on “Mods gone wild”, you will also see this mod running from the WJ, kid zone, and now apparently Rover I'm on it. I will represent the mods for this new crew member. He looks amazing, despite the extremely cliche of a name (come on, be at least a LITTLE creative). I'm a tad surprised they didn't get a breed that was a little less sheddy, but you can't beat the friendly nature of the breed. Lovetocruise2002, DDaley, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 1 minute ago, SpeedNoodles said: I'm on it. This one, and anything kid related is all yours! And @Matt. When this teacher goes on vacation, she steers clear of anything kid related. It's like not being able to leave work. Who would want that? lol Neesa, MaryS, jbrinkm and 5 others 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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