Live from Indy with UDP - 6/17/22 - 6/20/22 🍔🍺

[John&LaLa]

At Chops

 

Reservation for 6:15. Arrived 5 til 6:00.

Jammer not yet open, so I had to walk thru the line outside. Interesting

 

Back part not full yet.

Got a window seat, but shades are down

 

Apps

 

Mains

 

Got bread for the photo opportunity 😉

 

Pork Belly. Not the usual cut

 

Very little fat, but I make it better😉

 

Food is coming at a rockets pace

Probably because I'm solo

 

Wedge Salad

 

Titos and cranberry. Extra lime

 

 

[John&LaLa]

You know, I really don't understand wedge salad. The dressing is concentrated on the bitter core.

 

Next up, Rack of Lamb. Medium Rare.

I'll send it back if not phenomenal 

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

Wouldn't it be nice to have fleet wide printed parameters for this program, and not leave it up to interpretation on each ship, indeed at each venue, and even further more by each server or manager? !!

 

Tom

 

 

Yes! That would be logical and make sense. Plus, eliminate some confusion & unhappy customers who think unlimited means, you know, unlimited. 

 

But maybe they think each ship, each sailing, needs its own "personality". 

 

Also, it goes against the RCI motto of Really Consistently Inconsistent.  😁

[Jimbo]

3 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

 

Yes! That would be logical and make sense. Plus, eliminate some confusion & unhappy customers who think unlimited means, you know, unlimited. 

 

But maybe they think each ship, each sailing, needs its own "personality". 

 

Also, it goes against the RCI motto of Really Consistently Inconsistent.  😁

When unlimited doesn't MEAN unlimited, the name of it should be changed immediately. No questions about it. Major downfall. Unacceptable.

[Ocean Boy]

2 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

When unlimited doesn't MEAN unlimited, the name of it should be changed immediately. No questions about it. Major downfall. Unacceptable.

Completely agree. RCI may have its own method of math but it is not entitled to its own interpretation of English.

[Jimbo]

4 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Completely agree. RCI may have its own method of math but it is not entitled to its own interpretation of English.

I would be at the Guest Services causing you know what until either they made it Unlimited or I got all my money back I paid for UDP. That's plain BS !!!

Edited June 18, 2022 by Jimbo

[HBE4]

38 minutes ago, molly361 said:

When you push it then tell them if that's the case they should change the name back to ULTIMATE because it certainly isn't UNLIMITED😇

 

Or take off the UN and make it the LIMITED Dining Package🍺

 

That's much better than what I was going to suggest: "The Somewhat But Not Totally Unlimited Dining Package With Some Exceptions". 

 

That might be a little wordy. 😄

 

[John&LaLa]

Funny story.

 

Noticed my supplemental tip from Chops lunch never showed up on my folio.

 

Asked the Chops host and she said it likely got lost. She brought my server over, and she confirmed. She wad tickled that I mentioned it, and I authorized a replacement charge. 

 

Right thing to do

[HBE4]

6 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

I would be at the Guest Services causing you know what until either they made it Unlimited or I got all my money back I paid for UDP. That's plain BS !!!

 

I'm sure there is some vague, legalese fine print that's open to broad interpretation buried deep in the Cruise Planner that'll give them an out.  

 

[Ukigirl]

5 hours ago, mets07 said:

That's funny. I will have to ask my son about that.....  he told me jeep owners have a special wave they give each other. 

Lol yes, I get offended if I don’t get the Jeep wave ✌️

[mkmaj]

Straight from the website that you can visit multiple specialty restaurants EACH night 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[Biker19]

39 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

RCI may have its own method of math but it is not entitled to its own interpretation of English.

Read the description of the coffee card and then see the interpretation on some ships- happens all the time in RCI’s favor. 

[John&LaLa]

19 minutes ago, mkmaj said:

Straight from the website that you can visit multiple specialty restaurants EACH night 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

 

The one in planner went a little further and specifically mentioned multiple visits for apps, desserts, etc...

 

As I recall

[John&LaLa]

Lamb Chops were deliciousness 

 

Mac n Cheese did not dissapoint

 

Keep it in the pot for temperature retention

A little pepper is nice

 

Dessert menu. No apple blossom pie

 

Raisins in there somewhere

 

Dinner was done in right at an hour.

I lingered for coffee

 

$10 tip plus a buck for the Cape Codder

 

Headed up to SL to complain about Alex to Grecia. She caught on fast. 😉

 

She's very sweet

[John&LaLa]

Showtime at 8:00

Dangerous Comedy of Wilde & James

 

Stopped by Casino for a Prime Bailey's 

Wine glass of course

 

Forgot they had a bar up on 4

 

Premium seating on 4 center, but back row has extra legroom 

 

Works for me

 

It's showtime. 

Decent view

 

Battery 36%

Edited June 19, 2022 by John&LaLa

[mkmaj]

9 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

The one in planner went a little further and specifically mentioned multiple visits for apps, desserts, etc...

 

As I recall

Here's the rest from my planner! Thank you for this review by the way - it's fantastic!

[Ozark_Kid]

7 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Fish and Ships

 

 

No fried candy bar,

They didn't have them on Ovation last month either.

[Sea Dog]

43 minutes ago, mkmaj said:

Straight from the website that you can visit multiple specialty restaurants EACH night 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

 

I have a feeling Royal interpretes this to mean a number of restaurants can be chosen on any given night but choosing one.  I sure would like some better wording.

 

 

23 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

The one in planner went a little further and specifically mentioned multiple visits for apps, desserts, etc...

 

As I recall

if you can find that I would love a screenshot or link.

 

12 minutes ago, mkmaj said:

Here's the rest from my planner! Thank you for this review by the way - it's fantastic!

 

That’s what it says on mine. I still would like clarification with Royal if it is truly unlimited. To me that means if I want to schedule two dinners a night I can. Not saying I would but I could see having dinner at one restaurant and dessert let’s say at Wonderland.

[firefly333]

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

Read the description of the coffee card and then see the interpretation on some ships- happens all the time in RCI’s favor. 

and if the ship misses a port, its up to each ship to decide if they want to refund port fees. I wrote and asked and they actually said they have no written poliy they leave it up to each ship if they want to refund unused port fees. Who can be surprised that each ship decides what unlimited dining means. 

 

Good thing John isnt a bigger eater. And only has 3 days to eat as much as he can. 

[John&LaLa]

35 screens of unhappy Bolts fans

1 Avalanche guy eating it up

 

 

 

[John&LaLa]

4 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

and if the ship misses a port, its up to each ship to decide if they want to refund port fees. I wrote and asked and they actually said they have no written poliy they leave it up to each ship if they want to refund unused port fees. Who can be surprised that each ship decides what unlimited dining means. 

 

Good thing John isnt a bigger eater. And only has 3 days to eat as much as he can. 

 

No idea what this is for

[Biker19]

6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

No idea what this is for

Likely a drop in Bahamian port fees between the time you booked and sailed.

[firefly333]

2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

No idea what this is for

Not the place for this butni have their reply. Twice I paid for caymans and jamaica which cost more than costa maya and Belize. Then we also missed costa maya. So far 0 ports fees refunded. I kept a copy of the letter to mbayley   and sent a copy to my travel agent. Each ship decides.  Just a matter of luck. Wouldnt change my cruises but dont have to like their whatever each ship wants to do policy. I can give you a copy too ..true. 

 

But mea while back to enjoying your shows, drinks and eats ... though I dont think I'd like lamb ribs. They looked good and I'm glad you liked them. I want a lobster roll.

[Ocean Boy]

14 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

and if the ship misses a port, its up to each ship to decide if they want to refund port fees. I wrote and asked and they actually said they have no written poliy they leave it up to each ship if they want to refund unused port fees. Who can be surprised that each ship decides what unlimited dining means. 

 

Good thing John isnt a bigger eater. And only has 3 days to eat as much as he can. 

Not having a company policy on missed ports is crazy. I also don't understand how RCI can legally keep them.

[John&LaLa]

In Schooner for Espresso Martini 😋 

 

But no espresso😪

 

Chocolate it is. But without syrup. Pretty much just Bailey's and vodka. Maybe some Kahlua, not sure.

 

Hung out in cabin for awhile waiting on phone to charge. Watched the building of Freefom.

 

And wouldn't you know, saw them building the photo shop and saw the missing stairs.🤣