island diver Posted February 27, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I heard that Freedom was going to dry dock for a few months for some upgrades (poolside movie screen, cupcake shop, upgrade movie theatre to 3D) and the upgrades were to be completed in May. I haven't read or seen anything more about the upgrades. We are cruising on FOS the end of May and am curious. Anyone have an update?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmie36 Posted February 27, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2011 The upgrades should be done by March 27th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4me2fly Posted February 27, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Go to Royal Caribbean's website and type "Freedom of the Seas" in the search bar. The page that pops up first has FAQ (about 4 questions) scroll pass them and you'll see "General". Under that click on Freedom of the Seas Puppet show After enhancement... You will see details about the enhancements, which should be complete on March 27th. Here's the list without details: The Dream Works Experience Britto Gallery 3D Movie Theater Outdoor, poolside movie screen Royal Babies and Tots Nursery Imagine Ocean! Puppet Show The Cupcake Cupboard Chefmakers Cooking Academy Vintages Wine Bar Technology Enhancements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabucs Posted February 27, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Freedom will only be out of service for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted March 29, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sure hope they haven't messed with the fitness center, locker room, sauna area. That was one of our biggest complaints with Oasis. There's no real locker room for the fitness center any more and you have to pay to use the sauna and steam room. Worse yet, the sauna and steam room are small and sometimes weren't working very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted March 30, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I heard that Freedom was going to dry dock for a few months for some upgrades (poolside movie screen, cupcake shop, upgrade movie theatre to 3D) and the upgrades were to be completed in May. I haven't read or seen anything more about the upgrades. We are cruising on FOS the end of May and am curious. Anyone have an update?:cool: Freedom has been in and out of the shipyard already! She just departed on her first cruise since the drydocking this past Sunday. Freedom spent one week in the shipyard as did Liberty. We're waiting to hear from those on board when they return next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schrecker96 Posted March 30, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Sailed the 27th? Hummm...On Sat March 26th the Freedom of the Seas was in Dry dock in Freeport and when we left at 5pm her props were still in the air and cranes still lined up around her. I saw her while I was on the Carnival Fantasy. Either way, I can prove it was in dry dock...saw the props and everything! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted March 30, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Sailed the 27th? Hummm...On Sat March 26th the Freedom of the Seas was in Dry dock in Freeport and when we left at 5pm her props were still in the air and cranes still lined up around her. I saw her while I was on the Carnival Fantasy. Either way, I can prove it was in dry dock...saw the props and everything! LOL! Hmmmm? Many of us watched the Port Canaveral webcam as Freedom was departing on March 27th and a few others who where going on this cruise made comments about the ship and it's changes. Freedom arrived in Port Canaveral early in the morning on March 27th. You may have seen Freedom in drydock as they were finishing the work to undock later that evening. It's a very short transit overnight from Freeport to Port Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 30, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Here is a video of the changes made on FOS during drydock: http://www.royalcaribbeannationofwhynot.com/videos/freedom-of-the-seas-cruise-ship-revitalization They incorporate some of the Oasis/Allure features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiebeth Posted March 30, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Just watched the video on the enhancements to the Freedom of the Seas, very exciting! We will be sailing on her at the end of May and can't wait! Does anyone know if any enhancements were made to the staterooms, in terms of carpeting, bedding, deck furniture, etc. As I understand it, replacement of "soft" goods is an on-going process, but wondering if the staterooms received any enhancements during dry-dock. Happy Sailings Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted March 30, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Eletronic Mustering could it mean no more standing in the heat pressed up against strangers? That would rock..please oh please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 30, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Just watched the video on the enhancements to the Freedom of the Seas, very exciting! We will be sailing on her at the end of May and can't wait! Does anyone know if any enhancements were made to the staterooms, in terms of carpeting, bedding, deck furniture, etc. As I understand it, replacement of "soft" goods is an on-going process, but wondering if the staterooms received any enhancements during dry-dock. Happy Sailings y'd Nancy Let's keep this thread active until early next week so that returning FOS cruisers can tell us about the enhancements and other dry dock improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goouchjac Posted March 30, 2011 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Let's keep this thread active until early next week so that returning FOS cruisers can tell us about the enhancements and other dry dock improvements. Good idea!!!! Can't wait now till next January:D:D.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninnau Posted March 31, 2011 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2011 We go May 1. Really looking forward to seeing the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentMike Posted March 31, 2011 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2011 What is Electronic Mustering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleur de Lis 27 Posted March 31, 2011 #16 Share Posted March 31, 2011 We're leaving June 5th. Best part is we won this trip at a museum raffle!!! Can't wait to hear the comments from this week's passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted March 31, 2011 #17 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I wonder if they are going to fix the outside entrance and porch to the DL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolen1101 Posted March 31, 2011 #18 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I can't wait to see how the Electronic Mustering works... no more standing outside for 45 minutes listening to names being called out of people still wandering the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 31, 2011 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Good idea!!!! Can't wait now till next January:D:D..When do you sail? We are booked for 1/29? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griet Posted March 31, 2011 #20 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I am just back from FOS the week prior to dry dock. They had put up some "shrek" decor halfway through the cruise and the Shrek characters made surprise visits to the kids club. I think the Shrek characters also show up elsewhere through the ship but we only saw them in kids club. It was not pre-announced. They were loading huge boxes of equipment by crane as we were leaving the port. Must have been those big screens! They were headed off to the bahamas later that day to install the improvements. Can't wait to hear from others who have experienced the improvements!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 31, 2011 #21 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Here is a video of the changes made on FOS during drydock: http://www.royalcaribbeannationofwhynot.com/videos/freedom-of-the-seas-cruise-ship-revitalization They incorporate some of the Oasis/Allure features Wow! Thanks Sherri!! :) Loved the link and the video! Electronic mustering? Can we muster from our cabin on the interactive TV now? And do we need ketchup to go with it.... LOL ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 31, 2011 #22 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I am just back from FOS the week prior to dry dock. They had put up some "shrek" decor halfway through the cruise and the Shrek characters made surprise visits to the kids club. I think the Shrek characters also show up elsewhere through the ship but we only saw them in kids club. It was not pre-announced. They were loading huge boxes of equipment by crane as we were leaving the port. Must have been those big screens! They were headed off to the bahamas later that day to install the improvements. Can't wait to hear from others who have experienced the improvements!;) Thanks for the info about what they were loading onto the ship. Heard that folks saw Princess Fiona wandering around on your cruise -- the poster said she seemed a bit tentative as if she was getting into the character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 31, 2011 #23 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Wow! Thanks Sherri!! :) Loved the link and the video! Electronic mustering? Can we muster from our cabin on the interactive TV now? And do we need ketchup to go with it.... LOL ;) ;) That was too bad. I think we should post a thread about electronic mustering next week after the folks get back from FOS or if I find out anything from other sources, I will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 31, 2011 #24 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Sure hope they haven't messed with the fitness center, locker room, sauna area. That was one of our biggest complaints with Oasis. There's no real locker room for the fitness center any more and you have to pay to use the sauna and steam room. Worse yet, the sauna and steam room are small and sometimes weren't working very well. Arrgh, didn't want to hear that, I did enjoy those areas on the Voyager and Freedom class, and ok I expect if you have to pay for sauna and steam to find they are a premium experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 31, 2011 #25 Share Posted March 31, 2011 That was too bad. I think we should post a thread about electronic mustering next week after the folks get back from FOS or if I find out anything from other sources, I will post it. That is what we always say..."if you don't muster...you will have to ketchup" :eek: ;) Could not resist...the 12/11 discount was just too tempting for me. Just had to do it, you know!! Nice "over 6 month" Diamond balcony discount added to that "hot deal" ....you know it just had me like a moth to a flame! (As the DH rolls his eyes!!...harrummff...go figure!! ;) ) Booked and Mingle registered just half an hour ago!! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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