Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Sailing Indy next Friday. Booked my first ever UDP. Looking for tips on maximizing the experience. Going solo, so I plan on just eating and repeating for the duration Planner shows Chops lunch on boarding day, then all the typical speciality venues for dinner. But the app is crap. (that's trademarked now) I'm curious about hours and availability of Izumi Sushi, Johnny Rockets, Playmakers, and anywhere else I can gorge to my hearts content. Hope to get 1 dinner at Izumi Hibachi, not sure about Chops or Giovanni's, but who knows, its just me for once. Also curious about hitting up the ala carte venues multiple times to keep the tab under $20. I understand that's possible. Ok, that's the plan. Any advice to maximize my $99 investment. And I will tip seperate for every tab opened. Fairly familiar with the menus, but haven't been on Indy since 2008 Thanks in advance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #2 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Looks like Fish and Ships is new to me. Lobster roll any good? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted June 10, 2022 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2022 We are getting our first UDP too on a 8 day cruise so I am looking forward to seeing responses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted June 10, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2022 First tip ! Absolutely don't spend any time doing anything else but eating, get serious with this, no sleeping for 72 hours. Be focused !! 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted June 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said: We are getting our first UDP too on a 8 day cruise so I am looking forward to seeing responses. Which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Jimbo said: First tip ! Absolutely don't spend any time doing anything else but eating, get serious with this, no sleeping for 72 hours. Be focused !! 6 free drinks 😁 And actually more like 69 hours. Which is funny because today is 69 day. June 9th😉 Edited June 10, 2022 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohayall Posted June 10, 2022 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) Found these times for Indy from a March 2022 3N cruise to Coco Cay and Nassau. Boarding Day: Coco Cay: Nassau: Edited June 10, 2022 by alohayall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted June 10, 2022 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2022 46 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: 6 free drinks 😁 And actually more like 69 hours. Which is funny because today is 69 day. June 9th😉 I think you need to have two dinner reservations each night.........Reserve 5:30pm and 9:30pm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted June 10, 2022 42 minutes ago, alohayall said: Found these times for Indy from a March 2022 3N cruise to Coco Cay and Nassau. Boarding Day: Coco Cay: Nassau: Very helpful, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohayall Posted June 10, 2022 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Jimbo said: I think you need to have two dinner reservations each night.........Reserve 5:30pm and 9:30pm Agreed. If your appetite (or stomach) is limited, focus on best quality meat and seafood. Skip salads, potatoes, and rolls. Hit Playmakers at noon for a juicy burger and/or wings. And give that Fish & Ships lobster roll a try - and then you can report on it. I don’t think you can win the contest like the drinks on the beverage package. Should make for another Live from… report. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohayall Posted June 10, 2022 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2022 While the prices may not be current?, they most likely have not gone down. Here are some of the menus from RC’s website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted June 10, 2022 #12 Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Which ship? Allure in October. We were going to get it on Ovation last month but back out. Afterwards we wished we did. Edited June 10, 2022 by Ozark_Kid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted June 10, 2022 #13 Share Posted June 10, 2022 I am wondering what kind of limits there are. Example can you eat a lunch at Chops, an hour later get some sushi from Izumi and then dinner at 150. Also, if you wanted can you get reservations at Chops a few different nights? I heard you could eat dinner at one place and dessert later at another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted June 10, 2022 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Read some of Benny's reviews. He made good use of his UDP. He was always snacking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted June 10, 2022 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2022 48 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said: I am wondering what kind of limits there are. Example can you eat a lunch at Chops, an hour later get some sushi from Izumi and then dinner at 150. Also, if you wanted can you get reservations at Chops a few different nights? I heard you could eat dinner at one place and dessert later at another. And I said, yes, you can. Same restaurant, different nights. And you can eat anywhere you want when they are open. If you exceed your credit, they can start a new tab. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cravecruising Posted June 10, 2022 #16 Share Posted June 10, 2022 The lobster roll was pretty tasty. Definitely worth a try. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvnewsengineer Posted June 10, 2022 #17 Share Posted June 10, 2022 We were on Indy in late April on a 3 night and and found out the hard way that Fish and Ships was not included with UDP ( but the roll is good) , only place that wasn't included. Izumi was awesome, ate a Giovanni's one night, excellent and 2 lunches and third night at Playmakers, Alex the manager said " I want to show you how to abuse the UDP here", it was hilarious and delicious. Never got close to 20 per person. We also stopped by for a desert one night (Cookie cant be taken to go because of hot pan). The one thing we didn't try, but have heard of is to use a Diamond drink on a pitcher of beer and pay the 5 dollar difference at Playmakers. Back on Indy on 7/4. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 10, 2022 #18 Share Posted June 10, 2022 8 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Looks like Fish and Ships is new to me. Lobster roll any good? I enjoyed it but I was just reading on here that Fish and Ships is not included in the UDP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 10, 2022 #19 Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) Looking forward to your food reviews, John! This UDP food mission is right up my alley! I'm currently losing back the weight I gained on Harmony last week. Will be on Indy B2B next month. We don't do much specialty dining but are long time fans of Giovanni's table so will definitely eat there once and try Playmakers, even if it's just for the cookie and drinks. Edited June 10, 2022 by OCSC Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #20 Share Posted June 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said: Read some of Benny's reviews. He made good use of his UDP. He was always snacking. I would but just can't wade through the same pics running together over and over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #21 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, molly361 said: I enjoyed it but I was just reading on here that Fish and Ships is not included in the UDP Hadn't seen that. Seems odd because Pub food on Odyssey was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #22 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: Looking forward to your food reviews, John! This UDP food mission is right up my alley! I'm currently losing back the weight I gained on Harmony last week. Will be on Indy B2B next month. We don't do much specialty dining but are long time fans of Giovanni's table so will definitely eat there once and try Playmakers, even if it's just for the cookie and drinks. I still haven't had the cookie. On my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted June 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said: Allure in October. We were going to get it on Ovation last month but back out. Afterwards we wished we did. Ate a lot of Sabor on the Allure crossing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #24 Share Posted June 10, 2022 7 hours ago, alohayall said: Agreed. If your appetite (or stomach) is limited, focus on best quality meat and seafood. Skip salads, potatoes, and rolls. Hit Playmakers at noon for a juicy burger and/or wings. And give that Fish & Ships lobster roll a try - and then you can report on it. I don’t think you can win the contest like the drinks on the beverage package. Should make for another Live from… report. Gonna try and get an $18 pitcher with my $13 drink voucher.🍺 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 10, 2022 Author #25 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, tvnewsengineer said: We were on Indy in late April on a 3 night and and found out the hard way that Fish and Ships was not included with UDP ( but the roll is good) , only place that wasn't included. Izumi was awesome, ate a Giovanni's one night, excellent and 2 lunches and third night at Playmakers, Alex the manager said " I want to show you how to abuse the UDP here", it was hilarious and delicious. Never got close to 20 per person. We also stopped by for a desert one night (Cookie cant be taken to go because of hot pan). The one thing we didn't try, but have heard of is to use a Diamond drink on a pitcher of beer and pay the 5 dollar difference at Playmakers. Back on Indy on 7/4. Great minds think alike. I'll look up Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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