puddles99 Posted April 13, 2013 #26 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Work continues on Moderno, but it looks like they're getting close . . . And the updates to the outdoor "lanai" area of the Aloha Cafe (aft, now behind Moderno) . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted April 13, 2013 Author #27 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Work continues on Moderno, but it looks like they're getting close . . . Super! Super! Super!!! Wow, this looks nearly done...the salad bar even has the sneeze guard in place, the floors and counters and lighting and...oh my (taking a couple deep breaths), thank you for the newest updates to this wonderful meatery :D Some questions come to mind after seeing these photos: Are the two 'wood' paneled raised areas going to be booths? Normally there might be a small podium of this type but these both look much larger. The second serving area is new to me, as only the salad bar buffet on the Jewel, then server brought the 3 or 4 sides and the cheese rolls to your table. Perhaps on other ships these were at their own little self-serve setup? Seating looks a little tight but perhaps some tables for 2 or 4 near the windows? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Of course we must have those (insanely) grinning passadores, forever tempting, tempting, tempting "okay, just 1 more lamb chop, medium rare...and another slice of grilled pineapple then I'm done...and I mean it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckBanzai Posted April 13, 2013 #28 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks for the photos! Any idea as to when they were taken? Hoping Moderno will be ready on the 22nd. It does look like there is a bit more of a buffet than I was expecting too. ...The second serving area is new to me, as only the salad bar buffet on the Jewel, then server brought the 3 or 4 sides and the cheese rolls to your table. Perhaps on other ships these were at their own little self-serve setup?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted April 13, 2013 #29 Share Posted April 13, 2013 There was a second serving area like in these pics on the Sun, but I can't recall for the life of me what was up there. I believe those pics were taken Thursday evening but I may be off by a day or so. NCL appears to be standing by their "April 2013" launch commitment for Moderno because they haven't changed the date on the website, but we'll see. I'd estimate another week or so, but what do I know? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molokai-Chuck Posted April 13, 2013 #30 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Once again puddles99 comes through ! Mahalo ... Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted April 14, 2013 Author #31 Share Posted April 14, 2013 There was a second serving area like in these pics on the Sun, but I can't recall for the life of me what was up there. NCL appears to be standing by their "April 2013" launch commitment for Moderno because they haven't changed the date on the website, but we'll see. I'd estimate another week or so, but what do I know? LOL I checked out some You Tube material on the Sun and also Beyond Ship's usual stellar photo montage and reviews. It looks like the other serving area houses the coffee makers, drinks and perhaps warmers for the side dishes, then a 'deluxe continental breakfast' set-up...but that looks to be a larger and longer room in comparison to what can be seen so far on Pride of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted April 14, 2013 #32 Share Posted April 14, 2013 There was a second serving area like in these pics on the Sun, but I can't recall for the life of me what was up there. I believe those pics were taken Thursday evening but I may be off by a day or so. NCL appears to be standing by their "April 2013" launch commitment for Moderno because they haven't changed the date on the website, but we'll see. I'd estimate another week or so, but what do I know? LOL The second serving area may be like the Sun and allow for lunch service to maximize the use of the space. On the Sun at lunch the salad bar became a sandwich and salad bar at lunch the second serving area pasta and pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted April 14, 2013 Author #33 Share Posted April 14, 2013 The second serving area may be like the Sun and allow for lunch service to maximize the use of the space. On the Sun at lunch the salad bar became a sandwich and salad bar at lunch the second serving area pasta and pizza. Aha! Good to know. And that would make sense for the POA as well, since Moderno just gobled a big bite of the Aloha Cafe (Buffet) area. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted April 15, 2013 #34 Share Posted April 15, 2013 The second serving area may be like the Sun and allow for lunch service to maximize the use of the space. On the Sun at lunch the salad bar became a sandwich and salad bar at lunch the second serving area pasta and pizza. Yes - that was it! I am so glad someone has better memory than me :) I don't have any new pics yet, but I've read both in threads here on CC and on NCL's Facebook page that there were issues with the TVs not working during the first cruise. Hopefully they'll get the kinks worked out quickly and the POA will be back to smooth sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmazz Posted April 15, 2013 #35 Share Posted April 15, 2013 puddles99, thank you so much for the updates on the drydock work. We just booked one of the new suites for March '14 on deck 13 and am looking forward to future updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted April 16, 2013 #36 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nice update. The DH keeps mentioning Hawaii but I wondered if we would have as great of a time as we had on the Wind. Remember her? But now hmmm perhaps this might be a fun ship. Keep the news and pictures coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txmel Posted April 19, 2013 #37 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Puddles, you are great! I found several of these pics online as well, but didn't think of posting them here!!! THANKS... I myself, am looking forward to seeing the updates, and hoping that things are smooth and ironed out prior to our June 1 sail date!!! THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted April 22, 2013 #38 Share Posted April 22, 2013 CC Member BuckBanzai is currently onboard POA & reports that Moderno is nearly done - more can be found here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=38092699&postcount=70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted April 22, 2013 Author #39 Share Posted April 22, 2013 CC Member BuckBanzai is currently onboard POA & reports that Moderno is nearly done - more can be found here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=38092699&postcount=70 BuckBanzai is such a sweetie, true CCer! Mahalo Puddles for updating my little thread...I think there is good hope for our upcoming cruises, Moderno and Aloha Cafe Lanai-wise. Plus combined, the 4 photos really help give a great idea of what we'll be seeing, and it is starting to look so much like those Sun photos, with overflow for the now truncated Aloha Cafe. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseclues Posted April 22, 2013 #40 Share Posted April 22, 2013 kcfoxy, thanks for your photos...and puddles99 great Pride of America drydock photos. :):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted April 22, 2013 Author #41 Share Posted April 22, 2013 kcfoxy, thanks for your photos...and puddles99 great Pride of America drydock photos. :):):):) I figure we're all in this together, and like to pay it forward...CC and the NCL board in particular have been very good to us in our planning and research! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted April 25, 2013 #42 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hot off the presses from NCL Guest Relations: Moderno is now open and it looks beautiful! We hope you enjoy dining in there during your cruise! Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMet Posted April 25, 2013 #43 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hot off the presses from NCL Guest Relations: Moderno is now open and it looks beautiful! We hope you enjoy dining in there during your cruise! Woot! Awesome! Wonder if/when online reservations will open up. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molokai-Chuck Posted April 25, 2013 #44 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Yahoooooo .... Lets eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted May 5, 2013 Author #45 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hot off the presses from NCL Guest Relations: Moderno is now open and it looks beautiful! We hope you enjoy dining in there during your cruise! Woot! Spoke with Hotel Director Cary and F&B Manager several times. Some unforeseen glitches with wiring and so on...not open even once during our cruise, though I campaigned mightily and even volunteered as a Beta Tester for a shakedown dinner :D Very hopefully your mileage will vary and Aloha Lanai will also be open! P.S. I had to console myself with Lamb Chops at both Cagney's and East Meets West instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted May 6, 2013 #46 Share Posted May 6, 2013 for the 12th deck? Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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