Oasis -Dry Dock question

[Lollipop's Mom]

I am sailing on Oasis for first time ever in December, I think 2 sailings after dry dock.

Does anyone know what is being done during dry dock?

And what are the chances they put a new show on board and get rid of Cats? Ugh I hate that show! hahaha.

 

Thanks.

[AtlantaCruiser72]

No announcement on planned changes has been made by Royal. At this point anything is sheer speculation. 

 

My thoughts:

 

CATS hopefully goes, what would replace it is a question. If they still have the rights they could bring Chicago back, which many enjoyed.  Beyond that is a bit of a puzzle - needs to be able to appeal to a modern audience, be a property that a majority of guests will have heard of, have the rights available without breaking the bank, and be able to be edited to run in about 90-100 minutes without an intermission.  

 

Im also hopeful, but not not gonna hold my breath, that they will introduce a new secondary production show, ice show and Aqua Theater show. The current ones have been onboard for a decade. It's time to replace them with something new if they want to continue to attract repeat guests to the ship. 

 

I'd bet we see Sabor replaced with Playmakers, Mini Bites replaced with el Loco Fresh, Giovanni's changed to Jamie's Italian, Blaze becomes the Attic and the current comedy club becomes the Diamond Lounge, while the Diamond Lounge becomes Wonderland (if they can sort out the kitchen issue that resulted in it not happening last go-round). I'd venture water slides will be added somewhere, though I'm doubtful that the Abyss will be added (not sure they can do it without a MAJOR structural reinforcement of the Boarwalk decking to bear the load). I also would assume the champagne bar will be replaced with the Bionic bar. They may also revamp the Solarium Bistro and possibly add Hooked Seafood similar to the setup on Symphony.

 

Based on renos of other ships I'd expect cabins to be refreshed with new carpets, upholstery, etc as needed, but not completely redone. Other public areas will have the same - refreshed as needed. 

Edited February 21, 2019 by AtlantaCruiser72

[Ourusualbeach]

Michael Bayley stated in an interview that most of the features found on Symphony would be coming to Oasis and Allure during their Amplified dry-docks

[A&L_Ont]

Cats had a five year deal with Anthony Lloyd Weber, so hopefully 🤞 it’s not extended. 

[Cruise a holic]

Hope that the show is replaced!  We will be on the ship 8/20 and are not fans of CATS.  We had see it on Bway and our joke when we see something mediocre is: It's better than CATS.

 

While the music is beautiful- the show isn't.

[Thorben-Hendrik]

3 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Cats had a five year deal with Anthony Lloyd Weber, so hopefully 🤞 it’s not extended. 

I heard they will have an extended version with a medley of the favorite hits! 👌😇

[orville99]

4 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Cats had a five year deal with Anthony Lloyd Weber, so hopefully 🤞 it’s not extended. 

I hope not, because Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the musical.

[A&L_Ont]

47 minutes ago, orville99 said:

I hope not, because Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the musical.

 

LOL, that's how good it was, I remembered who produced it. 😂

[Lollipop's Mom]

I am a broadway musical fanatic - but I can't sit through Cats. Especially that 20 minutes after intermission - just shoot me now! Id love for Chicago to be brought on. Love that show and haven't seen it in years! 

[Pratique]

Jamie Oliver has a deal with Royal Caribbean to open a dozen new restaurants, it's a certainty for Oasis and Allure.

[motherof]

On Anthem last December, we were told that the smokestack would be made retractable, so Oasis can fit under the bridge when she comes to Bayonne. Though that probably won't affect anyone's cruise experience, other than not being forever stuck at the bridge.😜

[NikkiOh]

On 2/21/2019 at 6:47 AM, A&L_Ont said:

Cats had a five year deal with Anthony Lloyd Weber, so hopefully 🤞 it’s not extended. 

AMEN!!  Intensely dislike that show!  Also dislike "We will rock you " and "The Gift" on the Anthem.  We will not sail those 2 ships again until the shows are changed!