Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #401 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said: Yeah. The 3 rounds of lobster last March on Oasis that we had were quite tasty actually. Seems some folks never showed up in the dining room that night, and others ordered something else...which was just fine for us. Everyone we had with us loved the oatmeal & raisin cookies. The biggest surprise was Sorrentos pizza. Previously, we tried it and found it to be like the kind you buy in a box in the grocery store freezer - tasted like cardboard with paper mache. This time around...virtually everyone was going back for seconds (or maybe even thirds). We tried Sorrentos again in December on Ovation, and again found it to be great. Seems Royal has gotten things right now for that venue. 👍 Looks like you're enjoying your cruise John...except for the added chocolate chip cookie ingredients... Cats is only worth seeing after the intermission in our opinion...the second part...there's a reason why seating is good then...plenty of folks leave after the first half. Truthfully, I used to prefer Act 1. It seems to go faster. But the whole thing is good. I'll go through the whole production early next week. To hard to put it together on a phone. Pizza has been relatively good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #402 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Morning has broken. Looks like a gorgeous day. Doubt I'll get a window seat in CK. 😉 Pre Packing after breakfast, lunch in MDR, Laura going with me to CATS at 2:30. She needs an afternoon nap. 😉 Edited February 23, 2019 by John&LaLa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted February 23, 2019 #403 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Laura going with me to CATS at 2:30. She needs an afternoon nap. 😉 That should do the trick. BTW - nice pix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted February 23, 2019 #404 Share Posted February 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said: That should do the trick. BTW - nice pix. I was just thinking...to help...staring at some Cats pix might just get everyone in the "mood" (nap). 😨 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted February 23, 2019 #405 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Morning has broken. Looks like a gorgeous day. Doubt I'll get a window seat in CK. [emoji6] Pre Packing after breakfast, lunch in MDR, Laura going with me to CATS at 2:30. She needs an afternoon nap. [emoji6] Uh Oh. Time to pick up your game. 125 to go. Past Reviews post 184 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueridgemama Posted February 23, 2019 #406 Share Posted February 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said: I was just thinking...to help...staring at some Cats pix might just get everyone in the "mood" (nap). 😨 Saw Cats years ago on Broadway and loved it. Would prefer seeing it but we will be on Symphony so Hairspray it is for us! I am surprised that so many people seem not to like the production. Is it so much different from the original musical? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted February 23, 2019 #407 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, blueridgemama said: Saw Cats years ago on Broadway and loved it. Would prefer seeing it but we will be on Symphony so Hairspray it is for us! I am surprised that so many people seem not to like the production. Is it so much different from the original musical? Saw the Broadway version years ago as well. The onboard version is OK...but the first half seems to drag on...which is why you'll see many people leave at intermission. The 2nd half has the more well-known songs anyway...so even a Cruise Director once commented "finding a seat to see Cats is easy...just show up for the second half." He spoke the truth. In the meantime...I'm sure John & Laura are approaching that point in their Oasis cruise where you start thinking..."Oh crap, we're going to be home soon and the cruise will be over". Glad they had a good time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted February 23, 2019 #408 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said: In the meantime...I'm sure John & Laura are approaching that point in their Oasis cruise where you start thinking..."Oh crap, we're going to be home soon and the cruise will be over". Glad they had a good time. And will he make it up to 199 points. Edited February 23, 2019 by A&L_Ont 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #409 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, h20skibum said: Uh Oh. Time to pick up your game. 125 to go.Past Reviews post 184 Pretty sure I'm going to break 100, but that may do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #410 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, blueridgemama said: Saw Cats years ago on Broadway and loved it. Would prefer seeing it but we will be on Symphony so Hairspray it is for us! I am surprised that so many people seem not to like the production. Is it so much different from the original musical? Absolutely identical. That's why it is long. It is very well performed in my opinion. At the meet and greet now. Front and center 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted February 23, 2019 #411 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, blueridgemama said: Saw Cats years ago on Broadway and loved it. Would prefer seeing it but we will be on Symphony so Hairspray it is for us! I am surprised that so many people seem not to like the production. Is it so much different from the original musical? No it’s very close to the original. It’s just long and somewhat plotless and people have seen enough lithe kitties singing and dancing after a point, no matter how well done. It’s truly an excellent performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted February 23, 2019 #412 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, KmomChicago said: No it’s very close to the original. It’s just long and somewhat plotless and people have seen enough lithe kitties singing and dancing after a point, no matter how well done. It’s truly an excellent performance. Edited February 23, 2019 by CRUISEFAN0001 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueridgemama Posted February 23, 2019 #413 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, KmomChicago said: No it’s very close to the original. It’s just long and somewhat plotless and people have seen enough lithe kitties singing and dancing after a point, no matter how well done. It’s truly an excellent performance. This will be our first cruise on a ship that has actual Broadway shows so I am very excited. I just can't believe people would walk out of Cats. Would never happen on Broadway especially after paying premium$$$ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted February 23, 2019 #414 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 minute ago, blueridgemama said: This will be our first cruise on a ship that has actual Broadway shows so I am very excited. I just can't believe people would walk out of Cats. Would never happen on Broadway especially after paying premium$$$ Understand your point...but you'll see people leaving in droves at intermission and many of them not return. If the script and 2 sections were reversed...you might not see that...but that's the way it's written. Still...all kidding aside...enjoyed it for the most part (other than the length). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #415 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Meet and greet was nice. I asked 3 questions. 😁 5 cast members participated. Busy day with 3 Aqua shows scheduled, CATS matinee, and 2 comedy shows in Opal Theater. Pic below from left to right Synchronized swimmer and team captain from Oasis of Dreams, Acrobat from Oasis of Dreams and Come Fly with Me, Little Mermaid from Frozen in Time, Skimbleshanks from CATS, Victoria from Cats. The couple on left are married. Probably why his head is down. 😉 Just kidding. Edited February 23, 2019 by John&LaLa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 23, 2019 #416 Share Posted February 23, 2019 16 hours ago, John&LaLa said: #74 Top Tier party in the Aqua Theater. Unfortunately, due to the maintenance issue, something about cloudy water, it was held yesterday in Studio B. Began at 4:45, so not very well attended. Here are the top tier numbers Diamond 353 Diamond plus 151 Pinnacle 29 Top 3 cruisers 1,361 1,901 2,154 Drinks thrown out - 600+ Second CD sighting Wow...those are lower numbers now. The last couple we have been on had 60 + Pinnies on them, with much more D+ than that also. Not sure what tomorrow's numbers are. Will be interesting to see if lower also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #417 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) I'll ask 15 according to Lyli Edited February 23, 2019 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 23, 2019 #418 Share Posted February 23, 2019 15 hours ago, John&LaLa said: CK dinner menu, but we did the Jammer. Bucky did not like that menu either...he ordered spaghetti from the kids menu. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 23, 2019 #419 Share Posted February 23, 2019 15 hours ago, Yvonne said: I am enjoying reading this, we are at Homewood Suites and have a great view of the ships in port. Can’t wait to look out our window Sunday morning as then it will be our turn to board Oasis! Yay! 🍷🍺 "Sea" you on board. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 23, 2019 #420 Share Posted February 23, 2019 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: They should include Gold again. I am bummed they got rid of the event on the 3/4 night cruises. 😞 Always thought it was a good PR event for Royal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted February 23, 2019 #421 Share Posted February 23, 2019 11 hours ago, blueridgemama said: That's a lot of perfectly good alcoholic drinks to be wasted! They should offer it to us peons who don't get to go to events with free drinks😊 Symphony is inviting Gold members to the top tier parties. Not gold card holders, Gold members of C&A. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted February 23, 2019 #422 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Looks like they’re all waiting for the orthodontist. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #423 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) One of the officers told me that WJ would get the hot stations like Harmony during drydock Edited February 23, 2019 by John&LaLa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 23, 2019 #424 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I'll ask 15 according to Lyli Thanks! Only 15??!! Wow...must be something about this time of the year? I know George and his wife are back on again next week. If you get the chance, tell them Pat and Bucky said hello and see them tomorrow. 🙂 Edited February 23, 2019 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2019 Author #425 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, island lady said: Only 15??!! Wow...must be something about this time of the year? Children. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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