LIVE!!! ICON OF THE SEAS INAUGURAL

[GimmeOcean]

11 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

@FromSea2ShiningSea  Those milkshakes sure look good!😉

Definitely a step up from Johnny Rockets.

[GimmeOcean]

16 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Crown’s Edge

 

Ok I want to get a picture of myself doing this.

[SUgwoz]

16 minutes ago, cr2000 said:

 

They are responding to an aging customer base more of whom are now with kids in tow. Icon will effectively be a Disney cruise on school breaks and summer vacations. The choice of shows, venues, and the waterpark reflect that reality. The Celebrity brand is the place for couples. Just the reality of the industry.

Which would make sense. At least define the ships if not brands, not mishmash.  Before you get on the ship you know exactly the type of atmosphere it's going to be. 

 

It would seem more perplexing for some adult cruisers if Icon simultaneously marketed it as an adult oriented cruise or if Celebrity started focusing on bringing more kids on board.

 

 

[Tree_skier]

11 minutes ago, GimmeOcean said:

Ok I want to get a picture of myself doing this.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to as well.  I keep looking for it to show up in the cruise planner but nothing so far.

[KmomChicago]

3 hours ago, Longhorn Cruiser said:

 

The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and Somewhere over the Rainbow also appeal to another large class of cruisers.

 

I forgot all about that connection - sort of a rainbow connection, I guess, right?  

 

But not this rainbow connection. This guy belongs to Disney.

 

 

 

 

[CGinMTL]

7 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Does not work for us android folks.

I am on android and the original post worked find for me.

Looks like you are having super calm seas

[topanga49er]

23 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

We just saw the Wizard Of Oz. It was very good and they got a standing ovation. It was an hour and 45 minutes long so it was a little too long for me, but worth it. Weren't supposed to take any pictures, but I'm sure they will pop up out there. I saw people taking videos and pictures. When the tornado came by, there was a very strong breeze that swept over the audience. It made my straw move in my pina colada drink. Also, when it snowed, snow aka suds came down on us and quiet a bit. I was going to take a picture of Mike with it all over his head, but he wiped it off before I could get my phone out.

 

 

 

 

That is so cool!  All senses!!!

 

[topanga49er]

22 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

That is what I thought I heard the waiter say tonight. So I guess I heard correctly.   Tonight's Maine  lobster 🦞 was great.   We will do it again on Day 6. 

Was the Maine Lobster a full lobster or tail?  Either way, Yum!

[topanga49er]

20 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

A view of Surfside.

 

Gifts received. 

 

I know some might disagree, but LOVE the colors on surfside!  Noticed that color on rest of ship is same palette just more subdued.  Really liking what I am seeing!

[topanga49er]

10 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Good morning!  Last night looking out our window 

 

Sunrise this morning 

 

 

wow.  amazing. Thank you for sharing

 

[topanga49er]

9 hours ago, KmomChicago said:

All right, I am going to come right out and say it. Why Wizard of Oz? Seriously we love big productions and Broadway quality but this is an old show I have seen so many times. In other words (cough!) boring!  And if I’m honest, I don’t really love it anyway. I guess you have the option for some stunning visuals with the backgrounds but otherwise I would probably skip it, and we never skip the entertainment and particularly appreciate RCI quality in this area.

Gotta say, after watching it every year on Presidents day weekend, and later making my kids do the same, it's still one of my favorites.  And probably good for all ages so a great fit on this ship.  Love the sets.

[Ocean Boy]

19 minutes ago, CGinMTL said:

I am on android and the original post worked find for me.

Looks like you are having super calm seas

Then you have some app that will open .mov files. Android os cannot play them.

[joand452]

8 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Then you have some app that will open .mov files. Android os cannot play them.

I have a friend who will post videos from her PC.  I typically use my iPhone or iPad for mail, etc.  I have to go to my PC to view her videos. Wonder if there's an app that does the reverse?

[SteelCityCruiser10]

Sorry if I missed this in a prior post.  How is the wifi?  Anyone done  speed test?

 

 @cruisinghawg How long did it take to upload those videos?

 

Cheers 🍻  Someone have a Tito’s Mojito for me! … or 2 😉

[Ozark_Kid]

14 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Then you have some app that will open .mov files. Android os cannot play them.

To view them on our Samsungs click on a .mov.  It will download to your phone .  To view it go to pics and play.   To convert it to a mp4 on your Samsung hit edit, trim off a bit or adjust color a little and save.  The saved video will be a mp4 copy. 

With all that said it's much easier to view when it's posted as a mp4.  All can see mp4.

[Ourusualbeach]

6 minutes ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

Sorry if I missed this in a prior post.  How is the wifi?  Anyone done  speed test?

 

 @cruisinghawg How long did it take to upload those videos?

 

Cheers 🍻  Someone have a Tito’s Mojito for me! … or 2 😉

The only complaint I have is that Wi-Fi is non existent on by balcony with the balcony door closed.  Great in the room and everywhere else on the ship but I can't even connect when I am on the balcony.

 

In cabin 9.5 down, 4.6 upload and 85 ping

[ReneeFLL]

The Overlook Pods aka whirlpools in the Aquadome.

 

 

[Another_Critic]

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

@FromSea2ShiningSea  Those milkshakes sure look good!😉

 

It appears that the milkshakes on the counter are display (aka not real) milkshakes.

[ReneeFLL]

The Royal Bling Shop. High end Royal logo jewelry. The floor is a really pretty gold glitter.

 

 

 

$100,000.00 chalice. They haven't sold any yet.

 

$49,000.00 gold and diamond necklace. I'm not sure if they are really diamonds since I didn't ask

 

 

[Another_Critic]

4 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

$49,000.00 gold and diamond necklace. I'm not sure if they are really diamonds since I didn't ask

 

 

IMO, they should pay someone $49K to wear that.  😄

[CTCruiser76]

Trev & Chels bought one. He has been wearing it on all his vlogs. 

[ReneeFLL]

25 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

The Royal Bling Shop. 

 

$49,000.00 gold and diamond necklace. I'm not sure if they are really diamonds since I didn't ask

 

 

I forgot to add, they said they sold 17 already. 😳

[ReneeFLL]

2 minutes ago, CTCruiser76 said:

Trev & Chels bought one. He has been wearing it on all his vlogs. 

Who is Trev & Chels?

[CTCruiser76]

YouTube Vloggers and RCCL Ambassadors. 

[ReneeFLL]

Pinnacle lunch today. Today they wanted to charge for the sparkling water which they never have before. They give you free wine and champagne, but not the sparkling water? 🤷‍♀️

 

 

Grilled Black Pepper Bacon. Was mostly fat so I also got the Goat Cheese Salad.

 

Goat Cheese Salad. This was rteally good.

 

Filer Mignon 

 

Key Lime Pie