Clarea Posted March 17, 2015 #26 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Don't want to push this thread too far sideways, but for Steamboats and Bob, who seem to be RCI regulars, and for someone standing on the outside (me), do you think some of the problems RCI has had with Dynamic Dining is their attempt to phase this in, rather than either building or upgrading a ship to the concept completely, and just diving in wholeheartedly from the beginning? This is sure what it seems to me. I have no direct experience with Dynamic Dining, so I'll defer to some of the folks here that have been on Quantum. I'm still trying to figure out the problem that DD was expected to solve.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 17, 2015 #27 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I have no direct experience with Dynamic Dining, so I'll defer to some of the folks here that have been on Quantum. I'm still trying to figure out the problem that DD was expected to solve.:confused: My feeling, and again, I'm an outsider, was that it was looked at as a way to relieve the complaints of too many not getting the MTD (or ATD) that they wanted, and were sort of heading the NCL Freestyle way, as their market analysis showed the trend was for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 17, 2015 #28 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Looks like they are getting DD "under control". I read several reports of the recent Quantum cruise that there were no lines anymore and that there weren´t any problems to get a table. Let´s hope this is true! Anyway with the Classic option those who like traditional dining should be o.k. too (like me). steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpos3purpose Posted March 17, 2015 #29 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I noticed that mama mia is no longer on the site too. there's no broadway show present at all. i think this is poor planning on their part. i hope its resolved soon because i'm always proactive booking all shows. and now the longer they wait to put it back on the site to reserve, the harder it will be to book a show/date/time of your choosing before it all sells out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpos3purpose Posted March 17, 2015 #30 Share Posted March 17, 2015 When will mamma mia be showing on the allure?? i embark on 5/31/15 and there's no broadway show on the website at all (not chicago or mamma mia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 17, 2015 #31 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks. I'll stay tuned & try to be patient. Periodically check Royal's website and look at Allure's deck plans. If you start seeing 2 sets (before and after) you know you can get some idea. I had the last ocean view balcony on deck 12 back in 2013. I would miss not having access to the public balcony, but I do recognize it was under utilized space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted March 17, 2015 #32 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) When will mamma mia be showing on the allure?? i embark on 5/31/15 and there's no broadway show on the website at all (not chicago or mamma mia) Someone posted on another thread that it's coming Jun 14, 2015 post #104 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2114413&page=6 ...not sure what is playing before then (i.e. inbetween Chicago and Mamma Mia) Here is a link (but it's not in English) http://www.royalcaribbean.no/upload/Agent/Sweden/Allure%20i%20Medelhavet.pdf Edited March 17, 2015 by LuCruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melozone Posted March 17, 2015 #33 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Someone posted on another thread that it's coming Jun 14, 2015 post #104 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2114413&page=6 ...not sure what is playing before then (i.e. inbetween Chicago and Mamma Mia) Here is a link (but it's not in English) http://www.royalcaribbean.no/upload/Agent/Sweden/Allure%20i%20Medelhavet.pdf We sail June 4th and there is no Broadway show listed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted March 17, 2015 #34 Share Posted March 17, 2015 We sail June 4th and there is no Broadway show listed at all. That seems odd that there would be a few inbetween cruises with no show. I do hope that they have something for you. For reference, anyone able to book shows who are sailing Jun 14th or later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m*u*g* Posted March 17, 2015 #35 Share Posted March 17, 2015 When Oasis was built, the outlets in the cabins were put underneath the desk. On Allure, we noticed the outlets in the same location were covered with metal plates, when the location of the outlets was moved to the top. Leaving no room to plug in devices that had larger power supplies like camera battery charging bricks. There were very limiting to say the least. Under the desk would have worked better for us. Will learn from this though and bring a shot cord to extend the outlets if not confiscated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 17, 2015 #36 Share Posted March 17, 2015 That seems odd that there would be a few inbetween cruises with no show.I do hope that they have something for you. Yes, they have headliner shows listed nearly every night... but you can only book one and you don´t know which night has a different headliner. I also find it pretty odd that we won´t have any Broadway Show. There is a trained cast (from the Quantum), the stage settings should have been changed already. Sure they might need some rehearsals but even on the Oasis TA right after dry dock they did a soft opening by the end of the cruise with a completely new show (Cats) - piano only, no orchestra. They were able to perform Mamma Mia! on the Quantum on the very first day during the pre inaugural (I only had a chance to see 30 min and thought, no problem, I´m gonna see the full show on the Allure). steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerdad72 Posted March 17, 2015 #37 Share Posted March 17, 2015 For reference, anyone able to book shows who are sailing Jun 14th or later? Sailing June 18th (out of Rome) and nothing yet, but I'm not sure if I should expect to see anything prior to dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted March 17, 2015 #38 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Sailing June 18th (out of Rome) and nothing yet, but I'm not sure if I should expect to see anything prior to dry dock. on Quantum now. DD isn't working so well. Some restaurants are over booked and give you beepers. service in restsurants very slow. Loved the Allure and Oasishope the powers that be don't ruin the Allure and her sister the oasis. Not so impressed with Quantum. Thought most quantum reviews could not be true. Unfortunately they are! Edited March 17, 2015 by Cruise a holic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shay869 Posted March 19, 2015 #39 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I have just got email from RCCL, Mamma Mia will not be scheduled on our cruise sail date- June 7th. here is the e-mail: "After consulting with our entertainment department, we have been informed that neither Chicago nor Mamma Mia! is scheduled for the June 7, 2015 sailing of the Allure of the Seas. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to provide any additional information on the scheduling of these shows. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause". I think that we should complain about this to RCCL, and RCCL should compensate us. This is unacceptable that there will no Broadway show in our cruise and at the all cruise dates before our date.:mad: We have paid the full amount for this cruise and we get less than other people that cruise from June 14th and forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2cruise56 Posted March 22, 2015 #40 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Maybe mistakes was the wrong word to use. Remember that things might look good on paper, but that doesn't mean that it will work once they try to implement on board. Here is an example http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=45624743&postcount=2741 When Oasis was built, the outlets in the cabins were put underneath the desk. On Allure, we noticed the outlets in the same location were covered with metal plates, when the location of the outlets was moved to the top. Thanks for the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted March 26, 2015 #41 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have just got email from RCCL, Mamma Mia will not be scheduled on our cruise sail date- June 7th.here is the e-mail: "After consulting with our entertainment department, we have been informed that neither Chicago nor Mamma Mia! is scheduled for the June 7, 2015 sailing of the Allure of the Seas. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to provide any additional information on the scheduling of these shows. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause". I think that we should complain about this to RCCL, and RCCL should compensate us. This is unacceptable that there will no Broadway show in our cruise and at the all cruise dates before our date.:mad: We have paid the full amount for this cruise and we get less than other people that cruise from June 14th and forward. After reading more than 20 posts in 4 threads on this topic...all sorts of conflicting information seems to be surfacing regarding the onboard shows. Allure is scheduled for drydock in Spain about a month before your cruise...so information about what changes happen post-drydock are inconsistent via different communication channels. Several sources stated Mamma Mia would begin post-drydock, while other sources simply said "we don't know for sure". At this point...asking again perhaps 30 days before departure might render a more accurate answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisecrazycanuck Posted April 21, 2015 #42 Share Posted April 21, 2015 After reading more than 20 posts in 4 threads on this topic...all sorts of conflicting information seems to be surfacing regarding the onboard shows. Allure is scheduled for drydock in Spain about a month before your cruise...so information about what changes happen post-drydock are inconsistent via different communication channels. Several sources stated Mamma Mia would begin post-drydock, while other sources simply said "we don't know for sure". At this point...asking again perhaps 30 days before departure might render a more accurate answer. cruising on allure May 24 no mamma mia but rather "tell me on a Sunday" never heard of it before.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justluv2cruisewithhubby Posted April 21, 2015 #43 Share Posted April 21, 2015 We are sailing on Allure May 21st and when I clicked on my entertainment schedule I saw a Broadway show called "Tell me on a Sunday" which is a Broadway play by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It sounds interesting and I already booked the show. I am excited!!! Tell Me on a Sunday is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black. A one-act song cycle, it tells the story of an ordinary English girl from Muswell Hill, who journeys to the United States in search of love. Wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castle701 Posted April 21, 2015 #44 Share Posted April 21, 2015 We sail late June on Allure - really looking forward to hear what the updates will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan13 Posted April 21, 2015 #45 Share Posted April 21, 2015 http://www.******************.com/category/category/allure-seas#.VTZje91JSj8 The link is from Royal Caribbean Blog. Sadly, it does not give details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan13 Posted April 21, 2015 #46 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Sorry, the link did not work. It's a post on Royal Caribbean Blog from April 17th about the Allure dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoverlorduk Posted May 7, 2015 #47 Share Posted May 7, 2015 looks like she in dry dock now, as webcams show work being done on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted May 7, 2015 #48 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yes....Allure is in dry dock right now and will be until its next cruise scheduled for 5/19 out of Barcelona. The dry dock minions are busy each day...making all sorts of improvements, repairs, updates, and other changes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justluv2cruisewithhubby Posted May 7, 2015 #49 Share Posted May 7, 2015 With this dry dock do you think they will change or update any of the mattresses and replace them with new ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted May 7, 2015 #50 Share Posted May 7, 2015 With this dry dock do you think they will change or update any of the mattresses and replace them with new ones? Mattress condition checks are done routinely anyway...so its likely that they'll check them in dry dock and replace defective/bad ones as normal when in any port. In addition, I was told by a concierge on our last cruise that they have the install dates recorded in a database someplace...and plan for replacements based on age as well. So the bottom line answer - likely some will be...but no idea how many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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