I've been muttering for several years that the next 70k would be my last, but I think this year it's finally hit home that I need to take a breather (after all ten!) because I see such a disparity between my reaction to announcements and others' reactions. I think it's just a function of taking all...
Yep, that was our original plan for our group of 6-8 people: get one of the RFSs. We had two people drop out of our group, so we set our sights a little lower. Probably just as well since I think all four were gone by the time I got anywhere close to booking a stateroom on Gold Black Friday. We had...
Those may also be for 70K crew -- and they include the Family Interior rooms that accommodate 6 or 8 people that cannot be booked via 70K's site. There were several crew billeted along our Deck 2 hallway, which was cool since my friend John ended up right down the corridor from us. The family inter...
I know lots of people have been saying that UMC needs to introduce a new platinum category to prevent the server issues on opening day of booking. But that would be like running a race and having the finish line moved on you just as your about to cross it (and I'm not only saying that because this ...
I saw Gyze in Japan in 2014 and met them as well. Their show was legit and they were really friendly guys. The language barrier is somewhat of a problem but they did try and they were really excited that we (non-japanese) were at their show and they wanted us to talk to them in english even though ...
Both are Japanese, which, to my knowledge, is something that 70k hasn't delved into too much. That's the parallel. And no, there's nothing wrong with them, but language barrier is a big deal for a festival that encourages an amount of band/fan interaction. Oh right, language barrier. Good point. I'...
Stayed above the Pyramid this year as well. It was horrible the first night, got NO sleep. The second night I just drank a little more and wore my headphones to bed and slept much better. If you are an insomniac, be cautious. I will be bringing my melatonin next round just in case... Yeah I am cons...
when I was in 6223 it was above the pyramid lounge, i believe. The drums and bass vibrated the whole room. It was difficult to sleep unless you were very drunk and tired. Last year in 2313, middle and bottom of the boat, was basically silent. This I have a 9th deck balcony... Im sure we'll hear the ...
Long shot, but I'm looking for a 2016 Hoodie if anyone is willing to sell... M or L preferred but I'd take any size at this point! Long story short, mine was stolen when my stupid ass was drunk in Sweden... I asked on the FB group and the person in charge of merch said there were no hoodies left fro...
If you just need a spot, and not your own cabin, keep an eye on the forum and fb groups for people selling spots in the cheaper cabins. I wish I'd known before my first cruise about that and I would have saved a bit of money (especially since I booked a single ticket), and gotten to know my roommate...
Last year I came down the day before, and I didn't feel like it was enough time to just chill, so this year I'm going to do at least 2 days before, I may even bump it to 3 closer to the date. I booked the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach, Booking.com had a really good offer on it (like over 50% o...
Atheist here. I have a pretty strong intolerance of religion. I think religion causes a large number of the problems in the world not to mention hatred and general stupidity. I understand why religion used to be such a big deal and I even see how religion was "necessary" at some points in ...
Not really surprised, ever since i've known of them they had an odd cliqueiness about them. I definitely got along better with one group of members more than the others, and there was never much interaction between cliques except on a business level. I get shit for my unpopular opinion but I persona...
For the folk metal side, I would love to see Ithilien on the boat. They have a new (and heavier!) album coming out this year, and they've toured with bands that have been on the cruise like Eluveitie and Skalmold, sure to please those crowds. They're an up and coming band but have a great reaction f...
The girlfriend of one of the guys in Eluveitie is going, willing to bet that means they'll be on board. Fingers and toes crossed that this is true. We are definitely a little low on folk metal this year and Eluveitie would single-handedly make up for it. My wife and I would collectively lose our sh...
saw butcher babies at Rock Allegiance, massively disappointing. To me they would be a huge waste of space on board but I can see why practically every member of the male sex would want them on lol.
First time cruiser here, just wondering about how much I should budget in for drinks on the ship. I don't want to be too skimpy with drinks but I don't want to leave with an insane booze bill that I can't pay either. About how much did you veteran cruisers spend on drinks?
I booked Ocean sky hotel and resort which is right next to Ocean Manor where the party will be. Has anyone stayed there? I am also looking for another female cruiser to share the double room with, will be a little over $100 per person. I'm only booked for the day before the cruise. I'm hoping there...
This is my first time going.. Any sugguestions on when i should book a hotel by? I looked up Hollywood beach & am thinking that could be a decent spot. Aiming to arrive 2 days before the cruise, maybe do touristy things before the craziness & have a day of rest afterwards. Soon, it looks li...
I booked Ocean sky hotel and resort which is right next to Ocean Manor where the party will be. Has anyone stayed there? I am also looking for another female cruiser to share the double room with, will be a little over $100 per person. I'm only booked for the day before the cruise. I'm hoping there ...