New York Nana Posted October 2, 2018 Author #26 Share Posted October 2, 2018 quote=New York Nana;57179207] Your photo shows up on the screen and you are welcomed back as it shows the handle being unlocked. I am guessing here, but the door pads show 2 different comments (“Locked” and “approach with medallion”.) I want to say that when there are no medallions in the room (along with a pax) it shows ‘approach’ on the pad. When both (or all) medallions are inside the cabin, it shows ‘locked’. I think is a way that stewards can see if the cabin is vacant or not. Barb So is it now not possible to have an empty cabin (no pax and no medallions) AND have the cabin as ‘do not disturb’? For example: we may get up, get ready, then go to breakfast with the intention of returning to the cabin to collect our things for a shore excursion (and I’ll want to make sure our clothes.toiletries are put away) before wanting our steward to take care of the rest. So previously we’d just put the DND card into the lock and run to breakfast. Will we now be required to leave a medallion in the room so that the steward won’t think s/he the cabin is ready for her/him? I can think of several other times we may be out of the cabin yet want DND in place. Thank you for your help with this! I don’t think that would be an issue. We always leave our card out requesting service while we are away for the fitness center and breakfast. Almost without exception, our cabin was serviced while we were gone. If you don’t want service while out, just put your DND card out. If the card is out, no service will be done. I was just ‘guessing ‘ why the difference in the screen comments. I will try to find out a bit more about it. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gotta cruise again Posted October 2, 2018 #27 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thanks Barb for clarifying. I guess I was thinking the little cards had been eliminated with the advent of the medallion, allowing the screen to “take over”. I’m so glad I will still be able to pick up the cabin prior to the steward servicing it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted October 2, 2018 #28 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I was told to put the Do Not Disturb out even when you are in the cabin. I guess with the Medallion, the attendant can tell someone is in the cabin and not just walk in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 2, 2018 Author #29 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I don’t think I mentioned this before. Or even if anyone else has reported it here. I spoke with a Navigator about the progression of *****. She said they just had several staff members head to the Regal to work on it. She also said the Island will be next with it but she didn’t have any date for it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjrlady Posted October 3, 2018 #30 Share Posted October 3, 2018 We board the CB next Monday, the 8th. We are platinum, but I have pre-purchased the unlimited internet plan. Wondering if I should cancel and cross my fingers that platinum/ elite will still be getting unlimited free internet for the cruise we're on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gotta cruise again Posted October 3, 2018 #31 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Do the ***** navigators know if the two new ships being built will automatically be rolled out with ***** working (at least working at whatever level that’s current at that point)? Thanks again for keeping all of us updated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted October 3, 2018 #32 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Excellent (y) I think it was very helpful. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted October 3, 2018 #33 Share Posted October 3, 2018 We board the CB next Monday, the 8th. We are platinum, but I have pre-purchased the unlimited internet plan. Wondering if I should cancel and cross my fingers that platinum/ elite will still be getting unlimited free internet for the cruise we're on? I am also on that cruise, and have elected not to buy an internet package. I am Platinum for the first time, so even if I just get the 250 minutes, it is 250 more than I had before, and I hear very fast upload/download time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 3, 2018 #34 Share Posted October 3, 2018 We board the CB next Monday, the 8th. We are platinum, but I have pre-purchased the unlimited internet plan. Wondering if I should cancel and cross my fingers that platinum/ elite will still be getting unlimited free internet for the cruise we're on? Even if the unlimited Internet is not free, there may be a discount for platinum/elite passengers to switch their minutes to an unlimited package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmama_1 Posted October 3, 2018 #35 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am loving this thread. We had this cruise booked and cancelled to do 9 rooms of wood flooring. So instead I am up to my eyeballs in construction mess . Please keep us posted on your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 3, 2018 Author #36 Share Posted October 3, 2018 We board the CB next Monday, the 8th. We are platinum, but I have pre-purchased the unlimited internet plan. Wondering if I should cancel and cross my fingers that platinum/ elite will still be getting unlimited free internet for the cruise we're on? I know your dilemma. I ALMOST pre-purchased but then justified not, figuring that even if the unlimited wasn’t available when we boarded, i would be happy with the 250 minutes each. I didn’t ask, but I’m assuming they would continue to offer a reduced price to elite/platinum once it is fully implemented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 3, 2018 Author #37 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Do the ***** navigators know if the two new ships being built will automatically be rolled out with ***** working (at least working at whatever level that’s current at that point)? Thanks again for keeping all of us updated!! Good question. I will stop by and ask them. Although I can’t imagine Princess building all new ships without the updated technology already on board. Not doing so would add big future costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 3, 2018 Author #38 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Ok, so this is greek to me, but i just ran a speed test on my iPhone While on my balcony on Baja and this was the report: Download Mbps - 55.9 Upload Mbps - 78.9 Now, the last time I did this test on my home network it was 37.3 download and 6.16 upload. I think it is safe to say that Medallion Net is pretty good! Edited October 3, 2018 by New York Nana Forgot something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted October 3, 2018 #39 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I was told to put the Do Not Disturb out even when you are in the cabin. I guess with the Medallion, the attendant can tell someone is in the cabin and not just walk in. I intend to keep my Medallion in an RFID sleeve at all times except when I have to use it to embark or disembark in port. I resent being tracked like a puppy, and that's just the way I feel. I will still need a do not disturb sign for night time so in the morning I am not surprised by the steward entering thinking I'm not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 3, 2018 #40 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I intend to keep my Medallion in an RFID sleeve at all times except when I have to use it to embark or disembark in port. I resent being tracked like a puppy, and that's just the way I feel. I will still need a do not disturb sign for night time so in the morning I am not surprised by the steward entering thinking I'm not there. Don't forget about your cruise card also. They be tracking it as well. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 3, 2018 #41 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I know your dilemma. I ALMOST pre-purchased but then justified not, figuring that even if the unlimited wasn’t available when we boarded, i would be happy with the 250 minutes each. I didn’t ask, but I’m assuming they would continue to offer a reduced price to elite/platinum once it is fully implemented. I was wondering why they offered the free internet? Was it because of the lack of full propulsion or because the ***** system wasn't fully operational yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovisoul Posted October 3, 2018 #42 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I was wondering why they offered the free internet? Was it because of the lack of full propulsion or because the ***** system wasn't fully operational yet? ***** system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 4, 2018 #43 Share Posted October 4, 2018 ***** system It must be coming to a quick end since the ***** system is almost fully operational on the CB now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted October 4, 2018 #44 Share Posted October 4, 2018 FYI-St Thomas is a longer stay port. We arrived around 1pm and departed around 10pm. All dining rooms were ‘open seating’. Barb In this case, do they have a dress code for dinner in the dining rooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted October 4, 2018 #45 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Don't forget about your cruise card also. They be tracking it as well. :rolleyes: Only when you use it, it's not telling them where you are at all times, big difference to me. I could always keep that in with the ***** in an RFID sleeve that can't be penetrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted October 4, 2018 #46 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Unless the deck is blocked off completely we'll be checking as soon as we board. If it's done, great, if not we'll drop our luggage & leave. Someone posted that the cruisecards are set so that they can't open the cabin doors until 1. I look forward to your first hand report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp2000 Posted October 4, 2018 #47 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I think the doors from the Elvator lobby's are locked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted October 4, 2018 #48 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thanks for all of your reports, New York Nana. It sounds like they’re finall starting to get their act together. It’s hard to believe that this program was going to be functional almost one year ago! I have a question for those who are talking about shielding their medallion. Why would you want to do this? What are you afraid will happen if you don’t shield it? Is it a health issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 4, 2018 #49 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Someone posted that the cruisecards are set so that they can't open the cabin doors until 1.I look forward to your first hand report. That may very well be, but New York Nana posted that she got into her cabin before 1 PM so unless they've begun using the lockout feature (if there is one) I'll have to see for myself. I think the doors from the Elvator lobby's are locked What about the in-transit people? They certainly would be allowed past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 4, 2018 #50 Share Posted October 4, 2018 In this case, do they have a dress code for dinner in the dining rooms? It's extremely unlikely. I predict that even shorts will be seen in the DR that night for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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