Live - Allure Simulation Cruise July 27, 2021🛳

[derorim]

11 minutes ago, dswallow said:

The QR Codes aboard the ships actually use a service to redirect to a deep link based on some additional information.

 

The Johnny Rockets QR Code redirects to:
 

https://rcc.app.link/JohnnyRocketsMenu

 

app.link is a commercial service hosted on Amazon servers (What is app.link | Branch) that provides this sort of thing; one part of the step is based on the browser to return code to redirect the link through an installed app based upon the detected device. In my case when I captured this, it's redirecting my browser to:

http://ms-windows-store://pdp/?PFN&_branch_match_id=869689643569291716&utm_source=Print Media&utm_campaign=Johnny Rockets - Digital Menu&utm_medium=QR Code
 

Which basically does nothing; not sure it's even correct for a Windows desktop either, as I don't believe it should even get an http:// prefix; the "ms-windows-store://" should be the prefix to initiate looking for a Windows App for Royal Caribbean matching whatever rules are passed.

 

But in any case, it's unlikely they want to even provide access to the menus via QR Code on a desktop browser, so they may not even have configured any of this part of the API and we're just seeing it go a little weird if we try it this way.

 

More details of how this service does some of the fancy linking: How Branch Links Work | Branch

 

Yupp, that's what I thought.  😜🤪🙃

 

[retiredgram]

Thank you for taking away from your cruise time to keep us updated. We are living our cruise memories through you.

[keyboardjunkie]

I SO agree with RetiredGram!  Thank you John for allowing us to experience this vicariously through your posts!

 

Madeline

[Tree_skier]

3 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said:

Nonsense

If I can look up and see the sky unobstructed by glass or any other thing I'm outside. It's really not complicated.  

 

A semantic argument over in and on is just nuts. 

[mo&fran]

3 minutes ago, derorim said:

 

Yupp, that's what I thought.  😜🤪🙃

 

That makes sense.  I had no clue where the actual file was located. 

[SherriZ366]

8 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I don't believe so, I've gotten egg whites before

Thanks 👍

[Lady Hudson]

Thank you, John.  Enjoy tonight -- win some money!  Katherine

[SherriZ366]

30 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Diamond Lounge situation.

 

It's open, no service, but I did find a business card for Elaine Santana Diamond Concierge

 

Still have this sign up as you leave

 

And no coffee machine.

 

Coffee at Johnny Rockets was fine

Just confirming -- Diamond Lounge is still located on Deck 11 with the big windows?  Thanks

[Oceansaway17]

16 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Got an invite to CK for dinner, but declined it, since it was only for the two of us. Glad they are utilizing the venue

 

Whattttt. really. As just a lowly Diamond with 144 points, I would love to go to Coastal kitchen.

 

Say you might know this but will they have something in my room when I arrive about the Crystal block that is due me.

I am on the Ovation in Sept and it was the last RCI I did made it to 140 points but got no crystal.

 

How much begging will I have to do on the ship with the C&A folks?

 

Meanwhile enjoy the rest of your quick cruise and take photos of leaving and also with the dust and smoke in the air, see if any nice sunset photos are around. 

 

Oh and wake up Twangster will ya.  haha

nice to see a 3rd person on cc is also on your cruise.  

[cruiselvr04]

Not crazy about needing to use the app to order.  I don’t like to carry a phone on a cruise ever.  
 

Also with the app it may be harder to convey food allergies?

[bigeck]

44 minutes ago, clochette said:

QR code worked for me, now I am so jealous I was not there for breakfast this morning

Just place an order. Deliveroo or uber eats will bring it

 

[cruisegirl1]

John - have any guests had to play the  part of an  unvaccinated passenger ( and have restricted access) or  getting covid and having to  quarantine?

M

[grapau27]

42 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Diamond Lounge situation.

 

It's open, no service, but I did find a business card for Elaine Santana Diamond Concierge

 

Still have this sign up as you leave

 

And no coffee machine.

 

Coffee at Johnny Rockets was fine

Thank you for all the information John.

Great news Laura won $400.

Pleased you are both having a great time.

Graham.

[Tree_skier]

17 minutes ago, cruiselvr04 said:

 

Also with the app it may be harder to convey food allergies?

You don't have to order on the app just read.

[BecciBoo]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

But you could build one with a little creativity and a smile

Yes they have.  First Allure cruise I had those they are called skillet potatoes and I added the egg as well, we have had those every Oasis class cruise...my fave and no crowds.

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

Thrill Park Wave Pool around 9:30

 

Lovely LaLa with her waves 

 

Selfie was hard because the waves kept hitting as I composed shot

 

Allure thru the trees

Weather looks to be perfect too!

[BND]

28 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

 

Whattttt. really. As just a lowly Diamond with 144 points, I would love to go to Coastal kitchen.

 

Say you might know this but will they have something in my room when I arrive about the Crystal block that is due me.

I am on the Ovation in Sept and it was the last RCI I did made it to 140 points but got no crystal.

 

How much begging will I have to do on the ship with the C&A folks?

 

Meanwhile enjoy the rest of your quick cruise and take photos of leaving and also with the dust and smoke in the air, see if any nice sunset photos are around. 

 

Oh and wake up Twangster will ya.  haha

nice to see a 3rd person on cc is also on your cruise.  

Stay in a suite and you can go to CK 🙂

 

 

If the block is not there, go talk to the loyalty ambassador.  We were due one on the second leg of a b2b on Oasis.  After the LA confirmed it with Miami they brought it to us.  We're due one on the first leg of our b2b this Nov/Dec on Harmony.  We've gotten them on Allure, Oasis and Anthem.  What's funny is the ship we've been on the most  is Grandeur (7X) but never timed it right to get the block.

[BecciBoo]

2 hours ago, emeraldcity said:

I think it makes sense to require masks in Central Park.

And I think that's just a bunch of Mularky!

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

Wave pool was fun, would have been better with an inner tube.

 

Kinda like this 😉

 

*Wuhan, China

AUGUST, 2020

 

Or this.

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

Personally, I think relying on app is goint to put off a lot of customers. 

 

Agreed but I think it will be the way of the world going forward.  Happening everywhere.  I'd guess that the vast majority will still have a paper option if you ask for it, but paper will no longer be the default.  

[Espn]

Going back a few pages to yesterday John, you said you had a new couch and saw new carpet and pool furniture, what is the general condition of the ship, like is there lots of new furniture and things look good? We are on Allure October 24 and were last on it 3 years ago and were worried that it missed many updates last year in Cadiz. Hoping lots of worn out stuff was taken care of since 2018. I know they replace things periodically but some things were looking rough last time.

 

Also where did you get the Bella door sign? My daughter needs one for her Lola.

[Coralc]

27 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Or this.

That would make a great Jigsaw puzzle! 

[dswallow]

5 minutes ago, Coralc said:

That would make a great Jigsaw puzzle! 

 

Have at it. 🙂

 

Photo Puzzles | Custom Picture Puzzles | Collage.com

[uncle John]

Thank you John for all the information as we will be on Allure the 22nd . Wish you the best and hope to see ya soon. Enjoy the experience. Good for Laura for winning in the casino. Hope we can do the same.  Give Bella a hug for us when you get home.

[BecciBoo]

1 hour ago, BND said:

Stay in a suite and you can go to CK 🙂

 

 

If the block is not there, go talk to the loyalty ambassador.  We were due one on the second leg of a b2b on Oasis.  After the LA confirmed it with Miami they brought it to us.  We're due one on the first leg of our b2b this Nov/Dec on Harmony.  We've gotten them on Allure, Oasis and Anthem.  What's funny is the ship we've been on the most  is Grandeur (7X) but never timed it right to get the block.

Same here, we didn't get the one we were due a couple cruises back, but we were on Vision and they had a little ceremony at the recognition for tiers.