RFerrington

Thanks. I meant to erase my question (since I saw that you are on OA when I re-read your post) so apologize.

Genies are just people....so you get some good ones and a few that may not meet your expectations. Which ship will you be on, @theycallmedp ? I think you will find that the vast majority will be in your category #1 - overachievers. I have never personally heard anyone say that their Genie was "hard to find"....not saying it hasn't happened, of course. I do think that the Genies are relying more, these days, on the WhatsApp and that this can make the service seem a bit more impersonal but frankly, it is pretty rare for anyone to have a request denied by a Genie. They go out of their way to make their passengers happy so it's rare for them to say "no". Have some of the "rules" changed over the years ? Yes. Currently Oasis has some of the best Genies in the fleet. I don't think you will have any issues at all.

...and some non-connecting cabins have love-sea size sofas/hideabeds. We were recently on Radiance in a 1D balcony room. Not only did it have a loveseat-sized sofa (which would have pulled out for a single bed if we had needed it) but it also had an obstructed view. We were not at all happy with this room.

Hmmm...not sure what to make of this one. Kinda looks like a ball of over-done fettuccine.

Thanks. Same as last week. Good to know since there are a few MORE Pinns on this week than there were last week.

IMO the best part of this letter is the part where they claim they will advise Pinns 48 hours prior to embarkation if there are going to be any restrictions to the SL. They have never given any advance notice up until now. It would be nice if they begin doing that. At least you’d have some “hint” that you may be excluded. This does seem to be a puzzling change, with the recent emphasis on DE-crowding (I know that’s not a real word) the SL/CK. It just seems to unnecessarily complicate an existing problem.

Andrew, do you know if they are still allowing the Pinnacles unlimited (except for breakfast) access to the SL/CK ? Last week there were 74 of us and they didn't restrict us...just wondering if that is still the case (I see there are 81 this week). Thanks !

Have you tried getting one of the day beds on the suites' sun deck ? Since I'm not a sun person I have never even considered it but I wondered how hard it is to get one....and whether the Genie can help out.

Definitely a "coral" theme going...

What were you pouring on your head ? 😂

Too lazy to go back and find/quote the post about the roving piano guy...but I find it to be truly annoying when he/she ? is in an elevator. I've seen people RUSH to get into the elevator with the piano guy but you will see me running in the opposite direction. I think they're a nuisance.🤪

I guess I've never even heard of a casino comp offer for a GTY room. It must be something new.

It's a complete guess as to whether they will allow you to switch rooms or not. Some have had success, others have not. You will just have to try and see. I'm sure you're already aware that if they do allow you to change your stateroom you will have to choose the exact same cabin category in order to keep your pricing. I wouldn't think that this change would affect your OBC/freeplay but you just never know ! Good luck !

Just keep in mind that there is a cancellation period that has to be met. I think it's 24 hours in order to get a refund....so if you wait until you get onboard to cancel any of your pre-paid reservations and one or some of them are within the 24 hour cancellation period, you might have an issue. I've read different experiences with different people on this one so I'm not saying it WILL happen, just that it MIGHT happen.

How was the water temp ?

I didn't do it !! Or, as Dan would say, "I didn't mean to do it !".

Never say never, but I am fairly sure that once you cancel the pre-purchased, individual reservation(s) (and get a refund) you will lose that reservation spot. Since the "new" pre-boarding UDP reservation system (whatever that turns out to be) hasn't yet been implemented then, as far as I know, there is no way to get a specific venue/time reservation for any UDP meal. I think you will be at the mercy of the board-and-reserve mode until they change the way the UDP is handled.

No way would I go to the MDR or WJ after paying extra $$ for the UDP. That’s why we quit getting the UDP…it’s just too much food !

I get a chuckle out of the Star Class reserved seating outside. A couple of dirty benches in the corner ! Better than standing, I guess. I’m talking about outside, not inside the terminal…

Oh wow. You and Sabrina have the same Genie. That’s very cool.

Thanks ! Already home and unpacked.

Congratulations, John. That’s quite an accomplishment.

We are pulling into the harbor now so it looks like you will have a ship to board ! Explanation about my confusion with the time change. Even though the “spring forward” is today, the ship changed our time a day early so that there wasn’t wild confusion on turnaround day. Very smart. So we “sprang” a bit early. 😵‍💫😵‍💫

Didn’t the time change last night ?

I must be the only person who doesn’t know what HK is…