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1 hour ago, time4u2go said:

I would definitely avoid it if possible.  We definitely noticed more noise from connecting rooms than from non-connecting.

Completely agree with this.  We've had connecting rooms a few times with friends/family and once with a stranger.  I will always try to NOT book a connecting room unless it's someone we know.  It is a slight risk as there is less soundproofing if your neighbors are loud.

If it was a cabin I super wanted or the last cabin available, obviously I would still go for it as a 'connecting cabin' is still better than being at home! 😃

Yeah, I have my printout that says "Multiple Entrees" and "Multiple Restaurants" in one night.  Traveling with friends, some of whom will want to use those options for sure so we'll test it out. 

So...do we think included in unlimited dining or not!?!?

Will be following closely! Thanks!

8 hours ago, briehon said:

I’m taking notes and will try my best to gather and report back! I do not have kids and won’t be traveling with any so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to provide any info in kids activities. In addition, I am planning to visit every specialty restaurant and probably will not visit the MDR. So aside from the menus,  I won’t be able to provide much on that either. As far as the rest, I’m on it!

Thanks!

The info you've gotten is correct so far.  At the $10 price the kids are only entitled to the kids menu.  When our daughter was right on the border of kid/adult, some waiters would give us the option, or let her order off the adult menu but charge the kids price.  You didn't specify which ship and which restaurants as there will be changes with places like Izumi, Playmakers, Hibachi, etc. 

YES PLEASE!!!

We're right after you and have questions!

- Can Unlimited Dining Package be used at the Pub?

- Can Unlimited Dining Package be used at the Generic Johnny Rockets/former Fish n Chips/former Noodle Bar?

- Timing for Trapeze Classes?

- Are they running Northstar on the Glacier Cruising days/times?

- Tween/Teen Club schedule?

We'd appreciate any info you can find out! Thanks!

Were they offering free visits to the waterpark this weekend? 1.5 hour wait for a paid upcharge waterslide seems excessive!

Yeah we're in Orlando and they're definitely out in force this year compared to the last several years but still not the worst I've ever seen. 

We did a name change on Oasis through a travel agent three days prior with minimal hassle and problems. 

I've brought Key Lime Pie onboard from Key West, Fudge from Alaska, and Cupcakes in NYC.  I think this is more a port security do what they feel thing than a real enforced RCCL policy. 

Did we ever get confirmation if the Unlimited plan is good at the "Pubs" on the Quantum Class ships where they have real food?

Would love to know before our Ovation Alaska Cruise. 

Also adding that yes, they used to offer two separate classes; one for kids and one for adults.  Our last time doing it there was just one class offered for all ages. I did it with my daughter and was the only adult 'participating', there were other adults helping their children.  Kind of a bummer, I preferred two separate classes. 

I'd love a current update as well!

I've got some friends/family who are interested in doing Izumi each night before another specialty dining for some pregame sushi!  We're booked on Ovation at the end of the month with the Unlimited/Ultimate package. 

We've only had Pixels available to book for 'entertainment'. 

Ripcord (iFly indoor skydiving) was available to book for a few hours and only a few of us managed to grab it.  Someone said Northstar was also briefly available but we never saw it and I was pretty good about checking every day. 

Again, having been on this class of ship, I at least feel comfortable that we'll be able to get into those experiences once onboard.

We also have pre-purchased ultimate (now Unlimited) dining so will try to report back on how that's working as well. 

^I'm glad I'm not the only one! I do intend to try and write up at least some basic info to help people out this summer.

We're on one of the May Ovation Alaska cruises.  Obviously not a ton of info out there since this has not been done before, but I'm sure there will be some good TR's that will help you before you leave.  I'm a planner, so it bothers me a bit that we don't quite know how everything is going to work but I at least feel somewhat prepared having been on Quantum and Anthem and a previous Alaska cruise (Radiance). 

I would love a definitive list of which Izumi's have Hot Rock and which have Hibachi!

I believe this is only possible in the 3-5 age group on most ships.  You're welcome to check in on her anytime though to see if she's having fun or wants to leave.

54 minutes ago, reaton said:

 

I did a booking for Izumi just to see what the availability looks like (I’m around 90 days out). The only times available are 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 9:00, 9:15, 9:30 every day. Do they keep some inventory back for people booking on board or have all the 6-9 times already been reserved for all days?

The only times offered for hibachi are: 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, 9:00, 9:15, 9:30.

There are three tables with three staggered seatings. 

So they're holding back the three prime times for boarding/suites and in my experience they have always done this.  We've never had problems booking the 5:30 and then getting a late snack at windjammer if needed.

4 minutes ago, sxphil said:

 

I would imagine a majority of people don't research things like that if a cruise is bookable then it should be available 

That's terrible!!! If I'm going to spend thousands of dollars on ANYTHING, I do research! Same should be for any vacation.  I see tons of families complaining about spending money on a Disney Vacation of a Lifetime but they did no research and have no dining or ride reservations.  I'm sorry, but I can't feel overly bad in a situation like this where a small amount of research would have prepared travelers for this possibility.   It's no different than booking during hurricane season and then having your cruise cancelled, shortened, re-routed.

Article is worth a read just for the title! 😃

My friends booked this cruise while we were on another cruise last year.  I told them about the dry dock and they were completely prepared for this.  My family almost booked this cruise knowing we wouldn't actually be able to make it and feeling pretty sure that something like this would happen!  Darn, we should have for a nice full refund and a 50% off certificate! 

Sorry for any of you that are upset by this, but a small amount of research would have led you to the understanding of situations like this. 

This is a great preview for those of us booked on Ovation in Alaska, thank you!

15 minutes ago, Thorncroft said:

 

They say that you can control the speed, yourself?  It really doesn't go very fast, it looks like. 

Basically depending on how you 'rev it up' on the first launch you can go a minimum or maximum speed. If you let go of the throttle completely it will still keep going, just at a slower pace