"Live" From Allure of the Seas. May 5-12, 2019 - Powerful and Mysteriously Attractive

[Lionesss]

Yes, we have 2 sleeps till the cruise.

 

Edited May 3, 2019 by Lionesss

[MrFunInTheSun]

4 hours ago, Ukigirl said:

We are at the airport waiting for our flight! Was hoping for couple days of Florida sunshine but might not happen. Who cares, officially on vacation! See you on board.

 

Fingers crossed for some sunshine. See you on Sunday!

 

4 hours ago, potatotomato said:

so excited to be on this cruise.  2 more days!!!!!

 

Yup yup! See you on the ship! 

 

 

3 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Yes, we have 2 sleeps till the cruise.

 

 

Be seeing you soon! 

[Ronaldo807]

You will have to let us know how the Unlimited Dining Package works out for you. Were you able to get lunch in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day? Were you able to go to the specialty restaurants that open mid afternoon on port days?

[MrFunInTheSun]

5 hours ago, Ronaldo807 said:

You will have to let us know how the Unlimited Dining Package works out for you. Were you able to get lunch in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day? Were you able to go to the specialty restaurants that open mid afternoon on port days?

 

I’ve done the Ultimate Dining Package a few times prior to the change and ironically on embarkment day I always got lunch, port days I always got a lunch/snack after 330 at Sabor. Also always had a couple meals at Hibachi too. Will see if we are able to pull it off this cruise too. Love the Unlimited Dining Package! 

[MrFunInTheSun]

Good Morning Cruise Friends....

 

 

Cruise day is almost here!

 

 

 

Still need to actually pack and get a few things done before traveling closer to Ft Lauderdale. Whose ready to go cruising? 

[MrFunInTheSun]

Time for some Alluring coffee first...

 

 

[Lovecruisingandmusic]

If anyone stays in cabin 9697, tell me if you experience a ghost like we did! 

[NeedSunshine]

Me!!!!!  I'm ready to go crusing!  Downing the giant size coffee and marking things off the list.  

I can practically taste the Pina Colada that is waiting for me.

 

Smooth travels

 

Red

Edited May 4, 2019 by NeedSunshine

[MrFunInTheSun]

 

Ive got to Ouija Board all packed and ready for some ghostly experience.

 

 

 

 

A few weeks ago I was helping the person I sold one of my houses as we had become friends to move as they had just sold it. As the movers were moving their stuff we were chit chatting and I figured this was a good time to ask since they were moving. I asked did you ever see the friendly ghost in the house? They freaked, what a ghost? If we saw that we would have moved the next day. So then I said well maybe the spirit was attached to one of the older pieces of furniture I had. 

 

So the next day I went back to help on the final move day I asked if they saw the ghost that night. They were not impressed, but it helped in moving now as they were afraid of the ghost in what is now both of ours old house. 😀

 

 

 

My cabin is on deck 9 unless today I happen to luckily win my RoyalUp cabin upgrade. I’ll keep an eye out for ghosts. 

 

 

 

 

Worst part about a week away is leaving these two behind. I’m ok leaving the family members in the house not cruising with me though, I’m ok with the stink eye. But they better take good care of these two.

 

Edited May 4, 2019 by MrFunInTheSun

[MrFunInTheSun]

36 minutes ago, NeedSunshine said:

Me!!!!!  I'm ready to go crusing!  Downing the giant size coffee and marking things off the list.  

I can practically taste the Pina Colada that is waiting for me.

 

Smooth travels

 

Red

 

Safe travels, see you on the ship soon!

[MrFunInTheSun]

Our beloved Maureen cruiser is currently cruising on the Carnival Sunrise. Sadly she will not be cruising with us. I’m hoping she pops in and gives us some live updates from the Carnival Sunrise. I asked her why she isn’t in this picture of the Congo line that I saw from her boarding day and she said she almost missed the ship and got on just in time for muster drill. I can’t wait to get the full story on that. 😀

 

 

 

Maureen your spirit will forever be with us though here on the beautiful Allure of the seas...

[reaton]

I remember reading your Symphony review and being excited because if you’re on Allure, that means our cruise on Allure is almost here (July). It will be great to follow along as details on the dining package rebranding have been sparse. Have fun, and thanks for bringing us along!

[Lovecruisingandmusic]

4 hours ago, MrFunInTheSun said:

My cabin is on deck 9 unless today I happen to luckily win my RoyalUp cabin upgrade. I’ll keep an eye out for ghosts. 

Oh yes, look out for Mr. Ghost at the back of the ship! Our friends also on the 9th didn't have a cabin near us and didn't get to meet him.

[RickinStl]

Following along.. 

[MrFunInTheSun]

I 4 traffic today doesn’t disappoint and is as wonderful as usual.

 

 

 

 

 

Little snack for lunch. Scallops

 

 

Edited May 4, 2019 by MrFunInTheSun

[MrFunInTheSun]

Made it to the east coast of Florida, drove thru a couple monsoons on the way here.

 

 

 

Along the way listened to Yacht Rock Radio On SiriusXM and got reminded of my old boat named after my ex wife and summers during my youth cleaning and sealing teak decks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost time for our last meal on land. Tomorrow night we will be eating at Hibachi. We messaged a friend that works on the ship to help us out with a reservation. Tomorrow nights dinners are going to be a zoo with our 7pm muster then our 8pm sail away. 

Edited May 4, 2019 by MrFunInTheSun

[ALSEAU]

Thanks for taking time to share your experience on the Allure!

[Luv06012012]

We'll be on Allure for the first time in August...I'm so excited for your review!  Loving your pre-trip warm up!

[MrFunInTheSun]

Dinner tonight at Hoaligans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MrFunInTheSun]

7 hours ago, reaton said:

I remember reading your Symphony review and being excited because if you’re on Allure, that means our cruise on Allure is almost here (July). It will be great to follow along as details on the dining package rebranding have been sparse. Have fun, and thanks for bringing us along!

 

Glad your cruise isn’t to far off. I can’t wait to get back on her tomorrow! Thanks for following along! 

 

6 hours ago, Lovecruisingandmusic said:

Oh yes, look out for Mr. Ghost at the back of the ship! Our friends also on the 9th didn't have a cabin near us and didn't get to meet him.

 

I’ll be very disappointed if I don’t see a ghost! Thanks for following along! 

 

6 hours ago, RickinStl said:

Following along.. 

 

Thanks for following along Rick! See you in September on beautiful Lady Harmony!

 

1 hour ago, ALSEAU said:

Thanks for taking time to share your experience on the Allure!

 

Thanks for following along!

 

1 hour ago, Luv06012012 said:

We'll be on Allure for the first time in August...I'm so excited for your review!  Loving your pre-trip warm up!

 

Thanks for following along! 

[MrFunInTheSun]

So sad my official low ball RoyalUp offer has officially been denied. But it’s all good, won’t be spending much time in the room anyways. 😀

 

 

 

[Septemberbride07]

12 hours ago, MrFunInTheSun said:

 

Ive got to Ouija Board all packed and ready for some ghostly experience.

 

 

 

 

A few weeks ago I was helping the person I sold one of my houses as we had become friends to move as they had just sold it. As the movers were moving their stuff we were chit chatting and I figured this was a good time to ask since they were moving. I asked did you ever see the friendly ghost in the house? They freaked, what a ghost? If we saw that we would have moved the next day. So then I said well maybe the spirit was attached to one of the older pieces of furniture I had. 

 

So the next day I went back to help on the final move day I asked if they saw the ghost that night. They were not impressed, but it helped in moving now as they were afraid of the ghost in what is now both of ours old house. 😀

 

 

 

My cabin is on deck 9 unless today I happen to luckily win my RoyalUp cabin upgrade. I’ll keep an eye out for ghosts. 

 

 

 

 

Worst part about a week away is leaving these two behind. I’m ok leaving the family members in the house not cruising with me though, I’m ok with the stink eye. But they better take good care of these two.

 

It’s that the worst! Stink eye can be overcome but guilt lingers. Good dog sitters are worth their weight in gold. Glad you have one! Enjoy your cruise.  

[MrFunInTheSun]

Always time for some ice cream 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MrFunInTheSun]

35 minutes ago, Septemberbride07 said:

It’s that the worst! Stink eye can be overcome but guilt lingers. Good dog sitters are worth their weight in gold. Glad you have one! Enjoy your cruise.  

 

Yeah those I left behind at the house are taking good care of them. 

 

Thanks for following along! 

[MrFunInTheSun]

That magical day has finally arrived, it’s like being a kid and it’s Christmas morning. Wonder what Santa has in store for us today?

 

 

 

 

The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day here on the east coast of Florida 

 

 

 

Plans are to leave here shortly after 10am and arrive at Port Everglades at 130-200pm.

 

 

We’ve gotten conflicting information as everyone got times according to when they checked in. Earlier this week we all got an email Strictly saying DO NOT go to the port before 4PM and you will not be permitted on the ship any earlier.

 

Some folks from a FB roll call called as you can imagine it created panic and appeared to piss on a few folks Cherrios. Some folks called in and phone reps told them to ignore that and go with the time period your check in gave you. My guess is they sent that message knowing maybe half that amount would actually read the email and actually abide by it to help reduce the madness they know will be happening. 

 

We plan to still get there somewhat early and see how it all unfolds. A new fun adventure. 😀