Live from Indy with UDP - 6/17/22 - 6/20/22 🍔🍺

[OCSC Mike]

2 minutes ago, ARandomTraveler said:

Thank you. Where do they get the tags? Do they print those at home or can you pick them up at the guest services desk?

 

People make them at home. Google "cruising ducks" and you'll find tons of info, templates, etc.

[molly361]

3 minutes ago, ARandomTraveler said:

Thank you. Where do they get the tags? Do they print those at home or can you pick them up at the guest services desk?

You make them yourself 

[OCSC Mike]

We should probably only be talking about duck if John's eating it. 😁

[HBE4]

Aren't there a few FB groups dedicated to the whole Cruising Ducks hide-n-seek game?

Edited June 18, 2022 by HBE4

[ReneeFLL]

1 minute ago, HBE4 said:

Aren't there a few FB group dedicated to the whole Cruising Ducks hide-n-seek game?

Yes there are.

 

Edited June 18, 2022 by ReneeFLL

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, cruiselvr04 said:

So did your UDP have the gratuity added at time of purchase pre cruise? It seems strange as sometimes it is and sometimes it isn’t.

 

 

 

Yes, it was $99 plus 18%

[John&LaLa]

Fish and Ships

 

 

No fried candy bar, and got pushback on lobster roll. 🤔 FYI, they have a log with everyone who has UDP. Got marked off for today

 

Went with fried shrimp and calamari 

Shrimp was delightful

 

Had to ask for cocktail sauce

 

This isnt calamari 😉

 

Waiting on my order, it was quick

 

After food delivered, my server said I could get a lobster roll. Passed.

 

Cooking is made to order

 

Still haven't seen my tip at Chops posted

Edited June 18, 2022 by John&LaLa

[John&LaLa]

Headed to Plaza Bar (Windjammer)

 

Went with traditional Aeperol Spritz.

It was ok, just tasted cheap champagne 

 

Drink of day was Blue Hawaiian 

[Jimbo]

Why the pass on the Lobster Roll, wrap up that baby and eat it at the pool or the next bar you are at.

 

Those shrimp weren't very big were they. Would have thought they would have been larger.

Edited June 18, 2022 by Jimbo

[John&LaLa]

Wandering around aimlessly. Seems about right.

 

View from 9

 

Nice mural

 

This is a pirate ship🤔

And where's the mast on this catamaran?

 

Docked next to Freedom

 

Looks like all 3 sisters are here. Odd paint job on Liberty 🤣

[John&LaLa]

Today's Compass

 

No spa specials🤔

 

Dining times

 

Entertainment 

 

BTW, Caribbean band is playing on pool deck

[John&LaLa]

Ships map is in the boarding guide

 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

7 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Fish and Ships

 

 

No fried candy bar, and got pushback on lobster roll. 🤔

 

 

 

After food delivered, my server said I could get a lobster roll. Passed.

 

Cooking is made to order

 

 

What was it about the lobster roll? 
 

 

4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Headed to Plaza Bar (Windjammer)

 

 

Went with traditional Aeperol Spritz.

It was ok, just tasted cheap champagne 

 

 

Too bad on the Aperol Spritz I had high hopes for that. I wonder if the Prosecco made it taste like cheap champagne?

[Jimbo]

We are heading out shortly for  a Bone -in Rib Eye at Texas Roadhouse. Maybe that will spur on your appetite. Late Lunch/Early Dinner

[HBE4]

5 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

What was it about the lobster roll? 

 

I'm wondering the same thing. Is it in not part of the Dining Package or maybe only items under $10?  Did they not have any at the time John ordered?  Is he's not tipping enough? 

 

Was he wear a speedo, which could be grounds to refuse service period. 😄😉

[HBE4]

32 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

FYI, they have a log with everyone who has UDP. Got marked off for today

 

Wait, so if I understand correctly,  you are only allowed to visit a $$ restaurant once per day?  Hmmm, that kinda take a little of the luster off the UNLIMITED Dining Plan. 

 

I guess I can see why they do it, especially if someone tries to to take advantage and overindulge with  3 dinners from 3 different restaurants at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30.  But during the day, I might like to "graze" and have a few small meals/large snacks from some of the more casual $$ eateries.

[John&LaLa]

30 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

What was it about the lobster roll? 
 

 

Too bad on the Aperol Spritz I had high hopes for that. I wonder if the Prosecco made it taste like cheap champagne?

 

Not sure. I think he said they weren't ready and it would take a while.

 

Pretty sure it was made with the nasty DL 'champagne'

 

Don't give up on it just yet

[John&LaLa]

31 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

We are heading out shortly for  a Bone -in Rib Eye at Texas Roadhouse. Maybe that will spur on your appetite. Late Lunch/Early Dinner

 

Chops at 6:15

[molly361]

So you can't eat lunch and then go back for dinner in Playmakers?  Or Chops?  Or are they just checking off that you had lunch??  

Edited June 18, 2022 by molly361

[John&LaLa]

5 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

Wait, so if I understand correctly,  you are only allowed to visit a $$ restaurant once per day?  Hmmm, that kinda take a little of the luster off the UNLIMITED Dining Plan. 

 

I guess I can see why they do it, especially if someone tries to to take advantage and overindulge with  3 dinners from 3 different restaurants at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30.  But during the day, I might like to "graze" and have a few small meals/large snacks from some of the more casual $$ eateries.

 

Seriously no idea. Will pursue it further

[John&LaLa]

Just now, molly361 said:

So you can't eat lunch and then go back for dinner in Playmakers?  Or Chops?  Or are they just checking off that you had lunch??  

 

Unsure. My server at Playmaker's yesterday said once per day. Doesn't make sense if you ask me. 

 

Kinda had Izumi twice yesterday

[island lady]

1 hour ago, ARandomTraveler said:

What's the deal with the ducks? Do other cruisers bring them on the ship or does the cruise staff hide them and the  cruisers find them and re-hide them? I've seen people mention finding ducks a couple times but I haven't caught-on to what the game is yet.

 

The ducks are a big thing with Jeep Wrangler owners as well.  DH already has quite the collection...strangers keep leaving them on his hood or windshield when we are parked somewhere.  😉 

[John&LaLa]

Ok, so I haven't been on Indy since 2009, and Freedom since she left PC.

 

Can't recall this hole in deck 5

Outside Cafe Promenade 

 

Here it is from Playmaker's 

 

For that matter, really don't recall what was between Boleros and Casino. Any help?

[John&LaLa]

1 minute ago, island lady said:

 

The ducks are a big thing with Jeep Wrangler owners as well.  DH already has quite the collection...strangers keep leaving them on his hood or windshield when we are parked somewhere.  😉 

 

Bunch of folks excited about doing them on World Cruise. I really don't see the point

[John&LaLa]

More ship pics

 

Picture gallery Deck 3. Indy uses kiosks

 

Studio B is Deck 3 as well

 

Clifford the Big Red Dog

 

Aft elevators. Nothing hanging🤔

 

Cafe Promenade drinks. Very busy in the AM