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2 hours ago, Scuba_Tom said:

They didn’t have the white wine that was listed on the menu (chardonnay), but they provided a reisling instead.  Honeysuckles and freshly cut garden hose on the nose (yes, that is a thing). Taste was slightly sweet, with notes of melon.  It was good and went well with the salmon. Elle had the Celebrity Vintages cabernet sauvignon with her short ribs, which was smoky and tobacco-y on the nose.  The wine was very light, almost pinot noir like with hints of tobacco and black cherry. Elle, who doesn’t prefer super strong or earthy cabs, enjoyed it.  

So much yes to the wine notes! I'm cruising X for the first time (Edge) in two weeks and need the inside scoop on what they're stocking and pouring on board. 

Are there discounts available on the dining packages once onboard?  Just trying to figure out if it is advantageous to wait or purchase ahead of time.  

Cheers y’all! What a precious picture, too :)

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We have had 2 Malibu and Pineapple for dinner so we are technically 1 Malibu and Pineapple each from being exactly even

 

 

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We want to be able to say we were “there” when it happened!

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Love your style of celebrating! The theme of the thread is clever.

DH and I are booked on HOTS for December 2018 - we also purchased the beverage package. What is the maximum drink price that the beverage package covers? I think I remember reading somewhere that it is $13 but higher on Oasis class ships - perhaps wishful thinking on my part. ;)

Reading this from the Bruce Springsteen site there will be no new registrations for the third set. If you were verified but got no code or got a code but no tickets then you'll be eligible to try again for tickets. Otherwise no luck.

 

"Due to overwhelming participation in the original Onsale powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan[emoji768], there will be no additional registration for this extension. Fans who previously registered and were verified but placed on Standby and did not receive a code, and fans who received a code but were unsuccessful in purchasing tickets will be contacted by Ticketmaster with further information about the added shows."

 

So unless your already registered for a code it may not matter if the site works or not.

 

I was not able to register the first time so I'm a little disappointed and am hoping the show is extended and opened to new Onsale registrations.

 

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He is registered but has not received a code for the previous two onsales. We are going to try to stay optimistic about our chances for this time....which is why Ticketmaster on the high seas will be attempted ;p

We are doing everything we can to avoid paying the astronomical upcharges of the resellers/scalpers on other sites. Hopeful that with the introduction of more tickets into the market, resale prices may go down as tickets are less scarce.

Ticketmaster anything for a high-demand event is “oof”, even using on-land wifi. I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

Thank you! We will still try with fingers crossed.

Well...I used the Carnival wifi on my cruise last week. I needed to checkin with Southwest. So exactly 24 hrs before my departure I hit the button and got the range of boarding I am accustomed to when on my computer at home. I would recommend your husband get on the website and be at the last "clicking point" for the tickets when the ticket availability starts. He should get a good 1st try... however if he gets kicked out....it may take longer than normal for him to retry. But to answer your original question.... Yes he will have access to Ticketmaster

Thank you! Worth a try. At the worst, we're still on vacation! :cool:

Has anyone successfully used the Ticketmaster app while on the ship’s WiFi?

To make a long story short, my DH is a life-loyal fan of The Boss. He has tried twice, unsuccessfully, to purchase Springsteen on Broadway tickets. We recently found out that there will be a third ticket release while we will be onboard the Pride enjoying our second sea day.

The tickets sell out in minutes. Would he be able to use the TM app? Ship’s internet browser? Has anyone done this successfully?

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Glad you had a great time! Did you receive your S&S card during the embarkation process or was it outside of your stateroom? I know that some Carnival ships are transitioning to this distribution method - just curious. Thank you, in advance.

Great idea - I had never thought of this before!

1) Your mom is GORGEOUS!! Just like you :)

2) That Carnival visor is the weirdest thing I've ever seen! Would match perfectly in a "crocs and socks" ensemble. Definitely don't think you brought any crocs in your shoes suitcase...;)

Yes!! A GAPearl review just in time to get me excited for our Pride cruise in November.

PS: I saw that little bitty peek of your mama's sail away outfit from the stateroom pics. We need to see who you get your fashion sense from - show us Miss Dorothy! :)

Love the hand sanitizer idea!!

How about a couple of little magnetic clips for hanging up the FunTimes in their cabins?

Thank you so much for sharing your review - it makes me so happy to hear that you had great experiences! One of the things I really appreciate about cruising is how accessible it can be for adults and children with disabilities. Even though accessibility is not something I have to take into consideration at this time, it is something that is important to me as an educator working with children. I will be saving your review to share with families who have similar needs.

I've heard about Autism on the Seas but have never taken a cruise where they were participating. The opportunities they offer to children and families resonate with me deeply. Again, it brings me a lot of joy to read this review - thanks, again, for sharing!!

Thanks for sharing your expertise - I'm definitely looking forward to making the most of our Cheers package!

Thank you to each of you for your helpful guidance.

I made a "reservation" through Island Marketing (Bahamas Cruise Excursions dot com). Looking forward to our trip! :)

After hearing from so many who had positive experiences at the BCH in Nassau, I was getting ready to book our day passes through Resort for a Day. Much to my disappointment, it appears that our (November) date has sold out!

Is there another way to reserve our spots in advance for the BCH? Contact BCH directly?

Deck 11 AFT....the Sports Deck. The pool back here was empty for our whole cruise

Hold the phone - when DH and I went on the Elation last year, we had no idea that this secret pool even existed. The Cheers! package may have had something to do with it... :)

I know that I am way late to the "party" but I loved having a chance to sit down and really enjoy your review over the holidays. Your Pride review really helped me as I was doing my research for the trip my husband and I took on her last August. Thank you for your time and thoughtful curation of your reviews!

 

 

We live in Rochester, NY and have two adorable fur-kids that are unfortunately unable to cruise with us because of their dependency on a litter box.

Subscribing - DH and I are cruising on the Pride in 40 days!!

I have just one sweet kitty cat at home. I often think about whether or not people have tried to sneak their pet on board/how it could be done.... ;)

He had abs harder than an Aston Martin payment.

I have laughed, laughed, and LAUGHED about this all day long.

You're a gem - I can't wait for the next installment! :)

I ended up not using it much, but the locked box on my chair is called the Aqua Vault. You set a code of your choice and it locks over your beach chair. I saw this on Shark Tank and ordered one. This is great for cruises or the beach when you don't want to take your stuff to use the restroom and you don't want to leave it laying out in the open either.

 

 

Boca clip TWINS - I love my flamingo Boca clips!! :)

Also, the Aqua Vault intrigues me majorly - I'm looking forward to seeing how much you use it on the rest of the trip. Since my DH and I cruise with just the two of us, we have to tag team who is watching the stuff and that gets old real quick....

 

Jeans, spanx, and Texas heat. The struggle was real. LOL

 

This tickled me!! I've BEEN THERE - gotten the t-shirt, bumper sticker, and magnet. :) No shame in that game.

On my most recent cruise, after spending the three days prior in New Orleans eating everything in sight, I thought the button on my shorts was going to pop off in the MDR. I will definitely be taking your advice to heart - maxi dresses and elastic towards the end of every cruise! xo

Received mine today - finally!! :)