Rare BirdTravels Posted October 27, 2015 #376 Share Posted October 27, 2015 On the 19 Oct voyage, they cancelled the Latitudes and ShoreEx paid behind the scenes tours. they said that there was still refurbishment work going on and lots of materials in the crew areas and for safety reasons they were not running tours (despite the advertisements). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted October 27, 2015 #377 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I didn't see the Carlo's cake shop, where was it? There was a case of cakes in the Cafe but they were free. Carlos is usually in the atrium cafe - my guess is that they didn't have carlos cakes delivered to Southampton as it isn't their usual port? They used to have the free pound cakes in there before carlos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted October 27, 2015 #378 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Can't wait to see it all in person on our January 24th Cruise. What is replacing Nickelodeon for children as our young one is travelling with us?:rolleyes: if the kids program is the same as escape now, they are launching a family friendly approach with focus on entertainment and education involving all the family - so you can still drop your kids off, but there will be activities mum and dad can join in with as well should you wish. Its been organised by the kings foundation which is a uk charity I believe. The characters have definitely gone - but sounds like NCL was ready for change, as they felt the characters left out a lot of the older kids who had outgrown Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisejock Posted October 28, 2015 #379 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks for that really looking forward to another great cruise on the Epic.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeBerry Posted October 28, 2015 #380 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Carlos is usually in the atrium cafe - my guess is that they didn't have carlos cakes delivered to Southampton as it isn't their usual port? They used to have the free pound cakes in there before carlos. Yes it was the free pound cakes they had there. Weird though as I would have thought the Carlos cakes would be made on-board like everything else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted October 28, 2015 #381 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes it was the free pound cakes they had there. Weird though as I would have thought the Carlos cakes would be made on-board like everything else.... They are probably made on site but from specific carlos branded ingredients or mixes which southampton didn't have perhaps. Or maybe just finished off onboard. I know a lot of onboard stuff is also frozen and just finished off by the chefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnybunny70 Posted October 28, 2015 #382 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes it was the free pound cakes they had there. Weird though as I would have thought the Carlos cakes would be made on-board like everything else.... Is Carlos a complimentary cafe? Just wondering where you can get a decent cup of coffee . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted October 28, 2015 #383 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Is Carlos a complimentary cafe? Just wondering where you can get a decent cup of coffee . no - they sell the lavazza speciality coffees and the cakes are a few $ per slice but look great. :) The coffees are only a couple of $ each i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted October 29, 2015 #384 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm glad Priscilla is keeping itself true to form. I would dislike any modifications to it. The Rock of Ages on Breakaway pushed the envelope and was an adults only show. If they put a disclaimer in then it shouldn't be that bad. I think a lot of people may not know what the show is about. I think it will be fun, possibly educational for an adult audience but the songs are amazing! I can't wait! 4 weeks until I fly out for my Epic cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLfamily Posted October 29, 2015 #385 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm glad Priscilla is keeping itself true to form. I would dislike any modifications to it. The Rock of Ages on Breakaway pushed the envelope and was an adults only show. If they put a disclaimer in then it shouldn't be that bad. I think a lot of people may not know what the show is about. I think it will be fun, possibly educational for an adult audience but the songs are amazing! I can't wait! 4 weeks until I fly out for my Epic cruise! :) We took our kids to see ROA in Glasgow last year....oops...hadn't done our research [emoji5]️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartsfo Posted October 29, 2015 #386 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Here are several photos I took of the first post-drydock cruise (I just disembarked from the Epic on Sunday, Oct. 25). Once again thanks to all of the contributors who provided updates during the drydock. I had a couple of old photos of the Haven's Epic Club and Dining room from a previous cruise, and I think you'll see how they've upscaled the look -- no longer gaudy faux gold tables and accessories. NOTE: I guess we can only post 6 photos at a time... the Haven series will be posted immediately after this post... First impression: walking onboard the ship during embarkation: Internet Center: Atrium/Bar area: Art Gallery near elevators: Cavern Club during Cruise Critic M&M (thanks again, John!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartsfo Posted October 29, 2015 #387 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Follow up to my post immediately above... BEFORE: 2014 Haven Epic Club bar (notice faux gold everywhere!) AFTER: October 2015 Haven Epic Club bar (notice the Alice in Wonderland tall chairs have disappeared, too) BEFORE: 2014 Epic Club Haven Dining Room AFTER: 2015 Epic Club Haven Dining Room Haven Concierge Area (2 photos): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartsfo Posted October 29, 2015 #388 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The last 2 photos, of the Haven pool area: Haven Pool Area (new cabanas -- no more "clamshells") Haven Pool Area at Night: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted October 29, 2015 #389 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Wow thanks again for posting these amazing photos. I love everything they did except the Haven lounge. Gone is the over the top Alice in wonderland fun lounge to a place that looks like a library. Does not look fun or a place I would want to hang out but I could see some old people playing checkers there :eek: I even love the new concierge desk and Haven restaurant. Great job overall but the Haven lounge is BORING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted October 29, 2015 #390 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Awww, they changed the atrium seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlicanteMac Posted November 5, 2015 #391 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hi All! Just got back from 5 nights on Jade and had a really fab time! Great new pics - thank you! Question - what's the new Cagney's/Moderno bar called? I'm doing some invitations to meet there and don't know what they call it. TIA Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 5, 2015 #392 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) what's the new Cagney's/Moderno bar called? I'm doing some invitations to meet there and don't know what they call it. I don't think it has a name other than the "Cagney's Bar". Attached is photo from 10/24/15. Harder to see, but the old wooden railing that use to separate the entry from the dining rooms are gone are both sides and the Moderno salad bar is moved off to the left side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 5, 2015 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlicanteMac Posted November 5, 2015 #393 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I don't think it has a name other than the "Cagney's Bar". Attached is photo from 10/24/15. Harder to see, but the old wooden railing that use to separate the entry from the dining rooms are gone are both sides and the Moderno salad bar is moved off to the left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks so much! Fab photo! Can't wait for Feb now....., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
living at the beach Posted November 5, 2015 #394 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks to all who have posted with photos and information. I will be on the Epic for the first time in April with a solo cabin in the Studio. Does anyone have information about changes there. I am hoping that they kept the original coffee machines there, as I truly enjoyed that perk on my cruise on the Breakaway last year. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted November 5, 2015 #395 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks to all who have posted with photos and information. I will be on the Epic for the first time in April with a solo cabin in the Studio. Does anyone have information about changes there. I am hoping that they kept the original coffee machines there, as I truly enjoyed that perk on my cruise on the Breakaway last year.Thanks again! I haven't heard about any changes, I imagine they probably kept that coffee machine. :) the officers also use it, so there would be uproar if it went!! If the door is still open I will sneak in for a peek in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 5, 2015 #396 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Epic Haven Posh Club, Courtyard Grill, and gym Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 5, 2015 #397 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Epic Taste. New entrance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 5, 2015 #398 Share Posted November 5, 2015 While the horses with lamp shades have been retired from the new Bliss entrance, a dog with a lamp shade now watches over the entrance to the Cavern Club. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjana41 Posted November 6, 2015 #399 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Do you live on Ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted November 6, 2015 #400 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I miss those horses at the entrance! Those things were a ton of fun. The decor in that area was truly something unique. Some of the more odd features of the Epic which made it unique have disappeared in the dry dock but the crapping dog will make for some awesome photos though! Thanks for sharing BirdTravels! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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