GOLDENBONNY Posted April 23, 2015 #26 Share Posted April 23, 2015 So, the solution is to force some people to search for a place to relax away from the pool just so a few people can enjoy movies? Doesn't seem right to inconvenience people just so a few can turn the pool area into a movie theater showing movies that probably don't meet everyone's tastes, or even worse, sporting events. Why you are sure only few people enjoy movies? You spend $$$$$$$$$$$$$ on your cruise ,don't you have balcony to relax? :p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianDee Posted April 23, 2015 #27 Share Posted April 23, 2015 When looking for a cruise my DH always wants to cruise with an outdoor movie screen. He really enjoys watching the movies so hopefully next year when we cruise on Summit they will be offering movies outside. Laura Me too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seacreature101 Posted April 23, 2015 #28 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I don't know. I just have a brain that says "does not compute" when I have to see a giant screen and hear all the noise that accompanies whatever they are showing. I can see movies and ballgames at home. I can't walk on the deck, enjoy ocean breeze, and just chill in the cruise moment. :D We do spend time on our balcony and thoroughly enjoy it, but we also like to come up on deck and stroll, people watch, eat, drink and just feel that feeling we get when we are cruising. Decent idea of having the screen on Deck 12 in a less common area as mentioned. It was not like this when we recently sailed Princess and was disappointing. Did not ruin the cruise though even though I would have preferred to pull the plug and run. :eek: God made us all different and we are entitled to our own likes and dislikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyntil8ing Posted April 23, 2015 #29 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I don't know. I just have a brain that says "does not compute" when I have to see a giant screen and hear all the noise that accompanies whatever they are showing. There is no screen. It's just a white wall and the movie is projected there. During the day, it's a sun deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seacreature101 Posted April 23, 2015 #30 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I meant the ones I have seen on other ships. Have not seen the one on Celebrity yet. Sounds better to me. Thanks for pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdt10 Posted April 23, 2015 #31 Share Posted April 23, 2015 We have cabin 1138 on the Summit booked for next January. Looks like the movie is directly above those aft cabins. Anyone know how the noise from the movie/deck chairs is for the rooms below? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaCruzers Posted April 24, 2015 #32 Share Posted April 24, 2015 So, the solution is to force some people to search for a place to relax away from the pool just so a few people can enjoy movies? Doesn't seem right to inconvenience people just so a few can turn the pool area into a movie theater showing movies that probably don't meet everyone's tastes, or even worse, sporting events. Dear SantaFeFan, Since your comments quoted mine, I presume you are directing them to me despite the fact that you obviously didn't read them. Therefore, I feel compelled to reply. 1. No one is suggesting that some people need to search for a place to relax away from the pool, since there is no pool on Deck 12 Aft where movies are apparently shown in the evenings. 2. Again, no pool on Deck 12 aft, so a few people are not turning the pool area into a movie theater. 3. You referenced a Princess sailing, but apparently didn't realize there is more than one pool and only one of the three (or more depending on the ship) pools is impacted by a movie screen. 4. At any given time on any ship, there are numerous activities underway. If you don't care for one, there are other options. If I don't care for a particular entertainer, I appreciate having the option to see a movie instead. Seeing a movie in a theater at home is not something we do, which is one of the ways we save our limited discretionary income to be able to afford to cruise. Disclaimer: I have not yet sailed on the Summit, but am capable of reading deck plans so am fairly confident regarding the layout of the ship. However, if I am mistaken that showing a movie in Deck 12 At somehow interferes with those sitting by the pool in the evening (really, how many people are doing that?) then I offer sincere apologies. Warm wishes for your future sailings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Stew Posted April 25, 2015 #33 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Be careful what you wish for. A number of years ago, Princess introduced their "innovative" MUTS (Movies Under The Stars) feature. Advertising showed photos of attractive families, all cozied up together on deck loungers, enjoying a nighttime "child-friendly" film. Munching popcorn, some wrapped in pretty plaid blankets ... this would certainly appeal to cruisers with youngsters. Fast forward a few years, and that infernal mega-screen is lit up close to 24-7! All day long; football, music videos, advertising for shore excursions, commercials to buy junk from the on-board shops, repeats of the Princess TV channel ... an unrelenting assault on the senses. Just try relaxing by the pool. You can't even enjoy a quiet early morning breakfast. Thanks to the annoying screen, it's easy to forget that you took this cruise to be at sea! But the trend seems to be spreading. My personal opinion: "Put a stop to it before it's too late!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted April 25, 2015 #34 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Be careful what you wish for. A number of years ago, Princess introduced their "innovative" MUTS (Movies Under The Stars) feature. Advertising showed photos of attractive families, all cozied up together on deck loungers, enjoying a nighttime "child-friendly" film. Munching popcorn, some wrapped in pretty plaid blankets ... this would certainly appeal to cruisers with youngsters. Fast forward a few years, and that infernal mega-screen is lit up close to 24-7! All day long; football, music videos, advertising for shore excursions, commercials to buy junk from the on-board shops, repeats of the Princess TV channel ... an unrelenting assault on the senses. Just try relaxing by the pool. You can't even enjoy a quiet early morning breakfast. Thanks to the annoying screen, it's easy to forget that you took this cruise to be at sea! But the trend seems to be spreading. My personal opinion: "Put a stop to it before it's too late!" LOL. You eat your breakfast by the pool? Hmmm that might be your problem. As I said earlier, I'm not a fan of it during the day but it's a very simple exercise to just pick another pool. Princess has several Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFeFan Posted April 25, 2015 #35 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Why you are sure only few people enjoy movies? You spend $$$$$$$$$$$$$ on your cruise ,don't you have balcony to relax? :p:p And don't you have your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ stateroom TV to watch movies? :p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted April 25, 2015 #36 Share Posted April 25, 2015 We have cabin 1138 on the Summit booked for next January. Looks like the movie is directly above those aft cabins. Anyone know how the noise from the movie/deck chairs is for the rooms below? Have 1138 in 2 weeks...........will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy2x Posted April 25, 2015 #37 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Be careful what you wish for. A number of years ago, Princess introduced their "innovative" MUTS (Movies Under The Stars) feature. Advertising showed photos of attractive families, all cozied up together on deck loungers, enjoying a nighttime "child-friendly" film. Munching popcorn, some wrapped in pretty plaid blankets ... this would certainly appeal to cruisers with youngsters. Fast forward a few years, and that infernal mega-screen is lit up close to 24-7! All day long; football, music videos, advertising for shore excursions, commercials to buy junk from the on-board shops, repeats of the Princess TV channel ... an unrelenting assault on the senses. Just try relaxing by the pool. You can't even enjoy a quiet early morning breakfast. Thanks to the annoying screen, it's easy to forget that you took this cruise to be at sea! But the trend seems to be spreading. My personal opinion: "Put a stop to it before it's too late!" It is exactly what we observed when we (HAL) were parked on the other side of the pier from the Royal Princess at Crown Bay. Non-stop music/commercials and extremely loud. Between that and the TINY balconies its a no-go for us. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roce48 Posted April 27, 2015 #38 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Bad to loose the movie theatre, but on a positive note, these have (IMO) turned out to be the best Oceanview staterooms on M class ships. What cabins were created(numbers)? We sail on the Summit in two weeks, and are staying on Deck 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roce48 Posted April 27, 2015 #39 Share Posted April 27, 2015 So, the solution is to force some people to search for a place to relax away from the pool just so a few people can enjoy movies? Doesn't seem right to inconvenience people just so a few can turn the pool area into a movie theater showing movies that probably don't meet everyone's tastes, or even worse, sporting events. What is the matter with watching the Super Bowl or Play-Off Game? I never see very many people at the pool after sunset, just a few drunks in the hot tubs! LOL:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redflag216 Posted April 27, 2015 #40 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I guess I am in the minority because I love the outdoor movies as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisead Posted April 27, 2015 #41 Share Posted April 27, 2015 We were docked a couple of piers away from a ship (sorry, I don't remember the name, but I think it was Carnival) and the sound from their outdoor screen was obnoxiously loud, and did disturb those who just wanted a quiet place to read and relax on our ship. Seriously, you could hear every word spoken with absolute clarity, the sound was so loud. We have a cruise coming up on Summit, in an aft cabin, and I hope the sound of these movies does not disturb our sitting on our balcony at night. If it does, we will be down to guest relations or to the hotel director to have a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDENBONNY Posted April 27, 2015 #42 Share Posted April 27, 2015 And don't you have your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ stateroom TV to watch movies? :p:p I don't watch movies on board on TV or by poll but I really don't understand why other people should not. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emandjoe Posted April 27, 2015 #43 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) We have cabin 1138 on the Summit booked for next January. Looks like the movie is directly above those aft cabins. Anyone know how the noise from the movie/deck chairs is for the rooms below? We were in room 1122 and while you could not hear the movies in the room, you could hear them clearly on the balcony. I believe they showed movies 3 nights during our cruise. Edited April 27, 2015 by emandjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon stingray Posted April 27, 2015 #44 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Bad to loose the movie theatre, but on a positive note, these have (IMO) turned out to be the best Oceanview staterooms on M class ships. What cabins were created(numbers)? We sail on the Summit in two weeks, and are staying on Deck 3. Staterooms 3112-3144 on M class ships are the "new" oceanview staterooms. These were created in what used to be a public area so they are much newer than the existing staterooms. They have very large round windows (almost floor to ceiling) and are in a very quiet location. We had 3112 on Millennium and loved it. There is a picture of one of these staterooms here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150638723905879&set=a.10150637763565879.448779.92998025878&type=3&theater And quite a long thread discussing these staterooms here: http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1628023&highlight=oceanview+3112 We wouldn't hesitate to book one of these rooms again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisead Posted April 27, 2015 #45 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Seeing as the sun doesn't set until quite a bit later than it does during Caribbean sailing season, I have a difficult time seeing how they can show movies on deck, on Summit, until after 10pm, which is quite late to be starting a 2 hour or longer movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooforce Posted April 27, 2015 #46 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm with you on the movies...nothing like fresh ocean air and stars above watching a movie at sea. The old foggies are against it since they started making movies with sound. My kids need to be tamed for a while unless they want them running the halls? The more things to do the better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffysue Posted April 27, 2015 #47 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I could go either way on the movies, but I'll be happy that there won't be sports blasting away on the big screen all day as has happened on one cruise I was on. Must have been some sort of playoffs or something because they were showing it even at night when there were supposed to be movies (which they showed at the end of the cruise). Oddly I never saw more than a couple of people watching it at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amunhbuu Posted April 27, 2015 #48 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Seeing as the sun doesn't set until quite a bit later than it does during Caribbean sailing season, I have a difficult time seeing how they can show movies on deck, on Summit, until after 10pm, which is quite late to be starting a 2 hour or longer movie. We were just off of the Summit. At least on our sailing, we were on the West side of Atlantic time. What that meant was that sunrise was very early and sunset was also very early. I wanted to say 5 something in the morning and 7 something in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisead Posted April 28, 2015 #49 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We were just off of the Summit. At least on our sailing, we were on the West side of Atlantic time. What that meant was that sunrise was very early and sunset was also very early. I wanted to say 5 something in the morning and 7 something in the evening. The sun sets a lot later for those cruising Summit in July and August, out of Bayonne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted April 28, 2015 #50 Share Posted April 28, 2015 The sun sets a lot later for those cruising Summit in July and August, out of Bayonne. Just a general question, why is this thread still active? Celebrity doesn't have outdoor movies on any ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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