cruiseJMO Posted August 19, 2015 #3326 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Not a fan of NCL's MDR's - but you won't go hungry. for us the only reason to sail NCL is because of the specialty restaurants. We are on Escape only because of the free UDP- and a reasonable rate in our opinion. Given what the cost of my cruise has skyrocketed to, even the free udp wouldn't have gotten us to book at this point. The MDR menus have always seem so uninspired. I have heard of changed menu's but that really does not mean it will be change for the better. And they needed change. I hope the Escape will be worth it. I imagine it will. I don't need "inspired", but good seafood makes me happy. Are there at least ample seafood choices in the MDR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted August 19, 2015 #3327 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Well darn! That's our favorite place on DCL - a great place to walk, relatively quiet, and lovely loungers when you want to relax in the shade. Can't wait to explore the Waterfront and I know there's a jogging track up top. I'm more of an ambler. Smile The waterfront does go around a good bit of the ship, you just need to cut through the interior at one end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted August 19, 2015 Author #3328 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) What site or program were you using to do this overlay alignment? It's great. I use the Drag Decks function from http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ and just hit Prt Sc when I allign two decks to have the see through effect while holding the deck with your mouse (using the elevators/staircases to allign). Otherwise it will just be on top of the other. It's a great site, worth the membership. The red stripes are from Paint. ;) edit: not sure if you need membership to get to the Drag Decks function but the archive of stateroom pics was very worth it for me Edited August 19, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion3 Posted August 19, 2015 #3329 Share Posted August 19, 2015 What site or program were you using to do this overlay alignment? It's great. http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Norwegian-Escape There is a specific tool called drag decks DECKPLANS |DRAG DECKS | PICS AND INFO top center click on that and you can drag the decks over each other- using the elevators and stairwells to line up the decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion3 Posted August 19, 2015 #3330 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Beat me to it! :cool: ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion3 Posted August 19, 2015 #3331 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I don't need "inspired", but good seafood makes me happy.Are there at least ample seafood choices in the MDR? Ample? Depends on your view of Ample. There are always some seafood dishes. But its not a seafood restaurant. But I wasn't inspired. ;) Edited August 19, 2015 by legion3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3695 Posted August 19, 2015 #3332 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Well darn! That's our favorite place on DCL - a great place to walk, relatively quiet, and lovely loungers when you want to relax in the shade. Can't wait to explore the Waterfront and I know there's a jogging track up top. I'm more of an ambler. Smile I too loved this deck on the Dream. I was down there all the time. But I think we will find that the Waterfront is even better. It's been so popular on the BA and GA, it seems it's even been the inspiration for the MSC Seaside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted August 19, 2015 Author #3333 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Beat me to it! :cool: ;) There can be only one... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3695 Posted August 19, 2015 #3334 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) So the show "Dear John Hughes" is now referred to as "For The Record: The Brat Pack". I suppose this is just a new show title but does anyone know anything about this?? Edited August 19, 2015 by jason3695 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion3 Posted August 19, 2015 #3335 Share Posted August 19, 2015 So the show "Dear John Hughes" is now referred to as "For The Record: The Brat Pack". I suppose this is just a new show title but does anyone know anything about this?? http://www.fortherecordlive.com/#!dearjohnhughes/c1uzj looks like a pretty cool show for those 80's movie and music fans. The Breakfast Club is a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4ever Posted August 19, 2015 #3336 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I just thought of something..... Do you think NCL would also charge an 18% gratuity on the upcharge "discounted" places so that I would actually be paying the price of the SDP plus 18% and the upcharge amount plus 18%?? Is that too greedy for even NCL?? Yes :mad: That's why I purchased "For the record" before I started thinking of any Dining package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4ever Posted August 19, 2015 #3337 Share Posted August 19, 2015 A rep from NCL called me after receiving my SDP purchase receipt and terms and conditions page from purchase date. They had asked me to scan and email everything to them so they could check into my complaint. She said although it wasn't clearly spelled out, it was implied and I should have assumed it was limited to one meal per day. I told her I could tell I was fighting a losing battle with NCL and would need to just accept the situation. I did ask if I would have the option of just paying for tapas bar, etc and saving the seven meals for actual meals. She said she assumed so. I told her NCL had already "assumed" enough and I wanted a concrete answe that it would be accepted that way on the ship. She said she would have to call the ship (???) and call me back. Please keep us informed :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momckb Posted August 19, 2015 #3338 Share Posted August 19, 2015 So the show "Dear John Hughes" is now referred to as "For The Record: The Brat Pack". I suppose this is just a new show title but does anyone know anything about this?? I recall, a while back, there was a thread which talked about this. Someone said that only the name was changed--- because not enough people knew who John Hughes was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper7 Posted August 19, 2015 #3339 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Please keep us informed :o I didn't understand her " I'll have to call the ship and then call you back"..... I hope she speaks German if she's calling the ship. Ha ha. If you're on the TA, you'll probably have an answer long before I ever receive a phone call back from her. I'm not sailing until 12/12 so if you find the answer to the question, please share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4ever Posted August 19, 2015 #3340 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I didn't understand her " I'll have to call the ship and then call you back"..... I hope she speaks German if she's calling the ship. Ha ha. If you're on the TA, you'll probably have an answer long before I ever receive a phone call back from her. I'm not sailing until 12/12 so if you find the answer to the question, please share. HD should be onboard already :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3695 Posted August 19, 2015 #3341 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I recall, a while back, there was a thread which talked about this. Someone said that only the name was changed--- because not enough people knew who John Hughes was. Thanks for this. Judging by all the marketing materials, I thought only the name had changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1963 Posted August 19, 2015 #3342 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Charz from the Great Thanksgiving Escape roll call, whose son will be performing in the show, wrote: If you are a fan of John Hughes films...Pretty in Pink, Breakfast Club, Ferris Buellers Day Off, etc. you will love this show. My son is the sax player and he was in the show when it was in Chicago in March for two weeks. We took a trip out there to see it and ended up going to it two nights in one weekend! They did a tremendous job blending all the music from the movies and certain key script lines from each. A very energetic show where the cast comes down in the audience that makes it truly interactive...I highly recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted August 19, 2015 #3343 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) HD should be onboard already :D HD Sean reported to Germany Monday I can't wait to sail in November Edited August 19, 2015 by sjnyc323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper7 Posted August 19, 2015 #3344 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Please keep us informed :o Unbelievably, I received a call back from NCL. She said she was able to verify that if I go to a venue like Pincho Tapas bar and don't want an app to count as one of my 7 meals, I can tell the staff that I want the Ala Carte price (not the upcharge fee ) charged to my onboard cruise account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea wanderer Posted August 19, 2015 #3345 Share Posted August 19, 2015 She's coming alive, she has started pinging her location on Marine Traffic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1963 Posted August 19, 2015 #3346 Share Posted August 19, 2015 She's coming alive, she has started pinging her location on Marine Traffic!! coooooooool! :) Gotta see for myself... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted August 19, 2015 #3347 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I was able to finally book my entertainment today! Got floor seats booked for the John Hughes show, and also booked Million Dollar Quartet and After Midnight. I'm happy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine2U Posted August 19, 2015 #3348 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I would be pretty happy if someone had a spreadsheet that lists entertainment, restaurants, spa passes etc. along with their base fee. Then it could expand to indicate upcharges for people with UDPs/SDPs, tips, etc. I wouldn't mind doing something like that but I'm pretty unfamiliar with NCL so I would struggle. Any takers? I'll probably end up doing something like that for myself over time so I can get a handle on where I want to spend my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1963 Posted August 19, 2015 #3349 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I would be pretty happy if someone had a spreadsheet that lists entertainment, restaurants, spa passes etc. along with their base fee. Then it could expand to indicate upcharges for people with UDPs/SDPs, tips, etc. I wouldn't mind doing something like that but I'm pretty unfamiliar with NCL so I would struggle. Any takers? I'll probably end up doing something like that for myself over time so I can get a handle on where I want to spend my money. I kind of did something like that for myself.. not really a spreadsheet.. and I don't have any kind of dining package. I started with all the complimentary dining venues then listed 'for fee' venues, including the gelato place (YUM!). Then I made a list of complimentary and 'for fee' entertainment. I also made notes of where certain things were located on the ship. Doesn't take too long, and helps sort of familiarize yourself with the ship. I also usually do a calendar and put my port times and possible dining times on it.. to help me sort out the best times to book shows. Hope that helped? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted August 19, 2015 #3350 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I would be pretty happy if someone had a spreadsheet that lists entertainment, restaurants, spa passes etc. along with their base fee. Then it could expand to indicate upcharges for people with UDPs/SDPs, tips, etc. I wouldn't mind doing something like that but I'm pretty unfamiliar with NCL so I would struggle. Any takers? I'll probably end up doing something like that for myself over time so I can get a handle on where I want to spend my money. http://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Dining-Flyer-081215.pdf That link is loosely what you are looking for regarding the dining options, but it is not specific to Escape and not terribly in depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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