Mrs. Regular Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 In 5 cruises, each time I think I'll get to go to Giovanni's, it has a Jamie's instead, lol. Anthem, Mariner, and Symphony all have Jamie's. Rhapsody and Brilliance have the OG Giovanni's but it never worked out to eat there. I make handmade pasta every year at Christmas because it's a pain in the tush to just make for the heck of it, and I find the pasta at Jamie's to be really good for house made. One of these days I'll try a GK! SweetPea, CravingaCruise, Neesa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 Don’t think I’ll ever get to Jamie’s. Oh well. The varying opinions of the 3 Italian restaurants seem like a great example of food subjectivity. We always loved GT & I’m sure we’ll really like GK next time now that we have a better idea of what to order. SweetPea and CravingaCruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 25 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: HM, SY, QN, OV, AN. I think that is it. Let me get out the credit card from hubby. Today I had to upgrade to a junior suite on Utopia. Can't miss the double points. SweetPea, WAAAYTOOO, asquared17 and 5 others 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 We just watched Mardi Gras pull out. Took ages for her to back up and do a bit of a k-turn. Don't people wave anymore when you're on one ship and watching another leave? I remember that from 20 years ago. Not so much more, i guess. One little boy in bright green swim trunks was jumping up and down and waving. Of course i waved back. Batman asked if anyone waved back at me. He thought i was an idiot. I had to explain that i didn't want to be rude and crush a child's dreams. To be fair, my embarkation day bathroom misstep is still fresh in his head. CravingaCruise, JohnK6404, WAAAYTOOO and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 2 hours ago, SweetPea said: Whatever was on Oasis, we liked Jamie's better. 'twas gio's. ....and that's why we did not go SweetPea and CravingaCruise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 17 minutes ago, asquared17 said: 'twas gio's. ....and that's why we did not go Gio's on Oasis actually was really bad when me and my brother went. But somehow amazing on Allure both times. SweetPea, CravingaCruise, OCSC Mike and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 I wave to the passing ships.......but I feel like nobody is happy on Carnival's big ships. WAAAYTOOO, SweetPea, Neesa and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 56 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Gio's on Oasis actually was really bad when me and my brother went. But somehow amazing on Allure both times. Consistently inconsistent. Had the same MDR meal tonight as in March (same ship obv)… much better in March (and on Allure last October). Ampurp85, SweetPea, CravingaCruise and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 Hi from the Suite Lounge which we actually found quite easily this time since we miraculously found an elevator that went to Deck 17. Now that we found that ..... on Day what? 4? In the words of Batman, sigh! Today's snacks Grilled shrimp, corn fritters, chicken wings, quiche Other stuff Neesa, CravingaCruise, Lovetocruise2002 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Ok, FTLOG!! How do you not know at your age that you let people off the elevator before you get on? It costs you 2 whole seconds and saves a world of dancing i don't care to do with you. You're holding hands with a toddler and storming onto an elevator we're trying to get off. What is wrong with people?? Also ... we were on a wet elevator. With a Pinot Grigio color ... speculation throughout if someone wet their pants ... their pants. Sweety, Neesa, Ampurp85 and 7 others 1 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Tonight's turndown gift. My favorite yet! I've promptly stolen Batman's and plan to use it at the ungodly hour we're meeting Shane in the morning for our Hideout Cabana. Yes, please, and thank you!! @Lovetocruise2002 We're going to have lunch on our balcony with Shane probably day after tmw. I'll see what he says about the gifts then. Oh!!! And do you all remember the tram shenanigans from my last blog? Apparently we just missed sailing with them again as they were on the ship last week. We've dubbed them the Tram Trespassors ever since. Lovetocruise2002, asquared17, Jax and 5 others 3 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 8 minutes ago, SweetPea said: Ok, FTLOG!! How do you not know at your age that you let people off the elevator before you get on? People can be so stupid. SMH. Elevator protocol can be so bad. We are back on 17 next cruise so I am in training to be able to go up 10 flights in dress shoes without sweating. I am also not ruling out elevator/genie bribery. I would gladly pay a fee to avoid elevator chaos. Neesa, CravingaCruise, SweetPea and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 6 minutes ago, SweetPea said: Tonight's turndown gift. My favorite yet! I love what you have received so far!! 7 minutes ago, SweetPea said: ungodly hour we're meeting Shane in the morning for our Hideout Cabana. I remember Shane picked us up at 8am and we were a bit reluctant but we put our faith in him and we were glad we listened to him. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the hideout cabana. Check out the far end cabana closest to ocean…I was thinking it would be better than being in the middle of all the action. Which one did Shane reserve? Shane grabbed a tram for us; he is so good at keeping people off of it. Hopefully no tram shenanigans for you!! Sweety, CravingaCruise and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 11 minutes ago, Jax said: Which one did Shane reserve? This I'm not sure yet. We have no tickets and nothing in the app, so we'll see! I left it in his hands! Neesa, Jax, Sweety and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 3 minutes ago, SweetPea said: This I'm not sure yet. We have no tickets and nothing in the app, so we'll see! I left it in his hands! Good idea; he loves to surprise Enjoy! Neesa, CravingaCruise and SweetPea 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 I will say, if you have no reservations for Hiro, go to the 10:30p show before PDCC. PLENTY of seats left at 10:25p. CravingaCruise, Sweety, JohnK6404 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 We watched Hiro from our balcony. ALL the ATS show performers are incredibly talented. Nothing i could ever do myself in a million and 3 years. Again, i do not take pics during the show, so these were taken right before. Sad they must've put out 3 warnings to control your brats, er i mean kids, during the show. They do it because they have to I will say, i expected a little more Shogun, a little less Daft Punk. Aqua80 is the absolute clear winner in my book. Otherwise the stunts were impressive. Very much so. And you can clearly tell they have great teamwork. I do love this suite for that reason. We love watching practices. Batman said they could've cut the show by an hour (by my calculation, it was 50 minutes). Ignore him. I was happy to watch it from our balcony. (Everyone has a talent. Batman's is editing ANY movie down to < 90 minutes. Since this show was < an hour, he's taking it out on me that we're meeting Shane early.) Shane sent up drinks and popcorn to watch the show. What could be better? Off to bed. We're meeting Shane at 7:55. Batman is already cursing me. I told him he'll sleep in the cabana and like it. Oh, and before i leave you tonight (I'll get to the Hooked review tmw), stay tuned. I'm sure I'm not the first to report this news, but Shane said they are fixing to trial overnight stays in PDCC in about 2 years. They will be building villas on the island where you can stay, and since Utopia will be doing 3/4 night sailings, the current plan is to start there first to trial it. Yes, please! And thank you! Neesa, Jax, JohnK6404 and 11 others 5 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 8 hours ago, SweetPea said: Ok, FTLOG!! How do you not know at your age that you let people off the elevator before you get on? My wife has the same reaction. People just don’t care and are oblivious to others around them. SweetPea, CravingaCruise, MaryS and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Good morning. Neesa, ScottD, OCSC Mike and 13 others 7 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 19 hours ago, asquared17 said: OF ALL THE THINGS TO FORGET?????? It's the FIRST thing I pack!! A lot of times I even get a fresh pack and just throw the whole new pack right in the suitcase! Undies and Tshirts- my first thing packed and the majority of my clothing, asquared17, Ampurp85, SweetPea and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 That view from the ship looking at PDCC never gets old!! SweetPea, WAAAYTOOO, asquared17 and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 We are cabana 82, which is right in the middle. For reference, it is 90 steps away from the men's room and 140 steps away from the ladies room. If you need closer, ask for 77 or 78. Also of note, they mark all names here with first names. Our last name is a common male name so we royally confused our cabana attendant when that was the name i provided. MaryS, WAAAYTOOO, OCSC Mike and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Also of note: the pool is NOT heated this time of year. And the birds are back in town. Neesa, Ampurp85, Lovetocruise2002 and 7 others 5 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 13 minutes ago, SweetPea said: Also of note, they mark all names here with first names. Our last name is a common male name so we royally confused our cabana attendant when that was the name i provided. Please request “SweetPea” next time. WAAAYTOOO, MaryS, SweetPea and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 8 minutes ago, SweetPea said: And the birds are back in town. Soooo many birds yesterday! SweetPea and CravingaCruise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Your Genie does not escort you here like the OTW cabanas. Shane got us on the tram, we made a transfer and found the cabana check in station. We just followed the first sign and eventually found it. Look for the chilled washcloths. We barely checked in and our cabana attendant whisked is away. We're here with Allure (which Batman keeps calling Anthem, which is only fair since he thinks we sailed Allure before and has no idea it was Anthem...) It's 9:37a and loads of seats yet. Lovetocruise2002, WAAAYTOOO, Ampurp85 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 6 minutes ago, SweetPea said: Your Genie does not escort you here like the OTW cabanas. Hmmmm. I wonder why ? Did the Genie take you all the way to the OTW cabana ? Did you have to transfer at the tram station ? I wonder if this is b/c it's a "2-step" process for Hideaway....although it would ordinarily be a 2-step process for OTW as well. Just trying to figure out why it's different.... CravingaCruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 10 hours ago, SweetPea said: they are fixing to trial overnight stays in PDCC in about 2 years. They will be building villas on the island where you can stay, Ugh. Another cash grab by Royal. Neesa and CravingaCruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 On 6/4/2024 at 9:45 AM, WAAAYTOOO said: Hmmmm. I wonder why ? Did the Genie take you all the way to the OTW cabana ? Did you have to transfer at the tram station ? I wonder if this is b/c it's a "2-step" process for Hideaway....although it would ordinarily be a 2-step process for OTW as well. Just trying to figure out why it's different.... I think because the tram for CC Beach goes directly there and then the cabana check in is right near the entrance, which is where our Genie dropped us off last time. The cabana check in for Hideaway is a bit of a walk and took us a minute to find. CravingaCruise, Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: And the birds are back in town. 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: Soooo many birds yesterday! Yes, they were everywhere near the Hideaway Hut concession area last month. I got up and walked away to grab a drink and Christine told me one bird swooped in and stole a mozzarella stick! Not the mozzarella sticks! Neesa, WAAAYTOOO, MaryS and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Update, it's 11:08 and there are still plenty of seats. The 2 cabanas next to us have names on them but are vacant. WAAAYTOOO, CravingaCruise, MaryS and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 6 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: Soooo many birds yesterday! You were here yesterday? God i need to catch up on your blog! Batman is starting to get annoyed I'm on my phone so much CravingaCruise, Lovetocruise2002, MaryS and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 The birds at PDCC are a special breed. Do drinks come with the Hideaway cabana? I mean besides the roaming server? in the OTW cabana they have those little fridges. CravingaCruise and SweetPea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 @Neesa Recon compete. I think you want to request 72 or 73. Here's the view when I'm standing in between the 2. Any higher, you're on top of the pool with the full DJ assault. Any lower and you're beach only with tons of people walking past you. Up to you. Cactus527, Neesa and CravingaCruise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 4 minutes ago, SweetPea said: ... with the full DJ assault... Neesa, SweetPea and CravingaCruise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 47 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: The birds at PDCC are a special breed. Do drinks come with the Hideaway cabana? I mean besides the roaming server? in the OTW cabana they have those little fridges. Yes! JohnK6404, Lovetocruise2002, CravingaCruise and 5 others 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Outstanding I am beyond appreciative for the recon. I just sent our concierge a request for 72 or 73 as I totally trust your judgment! And I trust the reasons for sure. Now go play bat girl to bat man so he feels the bat love! asquared17, CravingaCruise, MaryS and 6 others 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Ugh. Another cash grab by Royal. why would someone pay extra to sleep there when your room is a few hundred yards away that you can sleep where you have already paid for? I am ok if they do the overnight as I think doing the water park at night would be cool and having 2 days at PDCC I don't see as an issue, but I don't get why you would want to pay extra to sleep there instead of just going back to the ship. Neesa, Jax, CravingaCruise and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, JohnK6404 said: Yes, they were everywhere near the Hideaway Hut concession area last month. I got up and walked away to grab a drink and Christine told me one bird swooped in and stole a mozzarella stick! Not the mozzarella sticks! I would have hunted that bird down.....don't take my mozzarella sticks....EVER!! WAAAYTOOO, CravingaCruise, SweetPea and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: You were here yesterday? God i need to catch up on your blog! Batman is starting to get annoyed in on my phone so much your nutritionist is clearly invested SweetPea, Neesa and CravingaCruise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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