The broadway shows are excellent. I love going on cruises. I always have a good time with friends and family. Vacations are relaxing and comfortable. Good job on making that video.
I was onboard the Odyssey of the Seas a few weeks ago, and honestly, The Effectors is the best show i’ve ever seen not only at sea, but in the whole world. Its super technological and creative, the sound effects and lighting were extremely good. I would totally watch it again some day. The electrician team did an incredible job
Matt, I’ve cruised on RC only twice but its shows were top notch, the West-End standard if in London. June of London, UK (with my new profile pic of Lucy, my stuffed canine daughter)
I went on independence of the seas and let’s just say their ice show was “cute” as in if I never saw another one I’d be ok with it. The show didn’t thrill me. But now you saying navigators was the best and I’ll be sailing her soon you might have changed my mind!
Hi Matt thanks for doing this video I enjoyed the harmony of the seas Aqua theater shows the Broadway production of Greece was awesome and I just love the live music from the band up on Lido deck and I love live music when it’s being played around the ships in general also when they have a good comedian as great as well thanks again
QUESTION: but first I would like to thank you for your awesome videos. Going on my first RCL cruise in March. What shows do you recommend on the Anthem OTS? Thank you.
"We Will Rock You" was great but I loved the "Spectra" more. If you are going in March, you'll see the same crew. Gabriela of Harmony Sisters in Spectra was awesome!
I'll be on Ovation to Alaska this summer. None of the shows that I've seen in past videos about Ovation seem particularly thrilling. How often do they switch or add shows?
About the Disney Magic, twenty years young. Yes, twenty years ago, this ship pioneered two decks that nobody else has equalled YET: decks 4 and 5. As you'll discover, the Walt Disney theater, put every other cruise line to shame, in 1998, and still isn't equalled today. Likewise, the rotational dining and the Oceaneer Club, Lab (kids' venues) put everyone else to shame, and still do. Nobody has every equalled the kids programs, nor animators palate, on the Disney ships. You'll see why they get double fare, as the other two, RCCL and CCL, and without a casino aboard. Disney simply doesn't want the drunks and gamblers, they're a family venue.
Disagree that they're unmatched. I cant tell you how many parents have told me their kids prefer Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean to DCL's program. Besides that, there is nothing that DCL offers that is worth 2-3x the price. For that price, you should be in the premium to luxury cruise market, but the DCL product is mass market. Bottom line, DCL charges prices for Disney die hards who are paying for the name. The ones that figure that out, end up cruising other lines.
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog the reason that they "end up cruising other lines"? Their kids aged out of Disney. Teens prefer RCCL. Eventually, the grandparents want kid free vacations, and choose Celebrity or adult only lines. Actually, it's worth 5x the price, not to have the drunks and gamblers of the low rent lines.
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Since you don't comprehend that the Disney shows have never been equalled at sea (typical of Carnival and Royal people...)? Here's how to prove it to yourself. On the signature show: Disney Dreams- an Enchanted Classic. Sit where you can see the faces of some young kids: say- age 3 to 10. During the show, when you see Tinker Bell above the ship? Observe the children's faces... No other ship, anywhere, can do that to kids' faces, every cruise, every.single.time. Go back to the second or third performance, and see it happen again. Now, back up a night or two, or four, or five, and see The Golden Mickeys. Then, realize that this cast, and there's only 30 of them, do five different stage shows per week, changing to a different show, while you sleep (plus the final farewell, on the lobby staircase, at 10 p.m. on the last night (and in addition to all of the meet and greets, character breakfasts, and photo ops.) Full lights, music, scenery, costumes, songs, dances, script, effects, sound, video, the works.... Makes the one show wonders on the other lines, and their sleazy comics, look pretty puny, doesn't it? Hope you take the backstage tour. It will amaze you, as well as your youtube audience. Yes, those princesses' ball gowns, cost $50K each, and they have three (one in repair, one to wear, and a spare.) Yes, the bow of the ship (behind the stage) is where they store the other four shows' sets and props. Yes, the lifts, below the stage, are where all of those sets are stored. Yes, that's not just a sound control room, behind the audience: it also runs the effects, videos, lazers, holograms, snow maker, fog machines, electric sets, electric tracks in the stage floor, sound, lights, and so much more. See those catwalks, above? Way beyond the technology of the other lines. We're not talking follow spot and a mirror ball. Best of all: not a single power cord or mic cord in sight, giving any hint as to how they did it. Get the picture? See for yourself ua-cam.com/video/PhmnenXLZ0o/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/H3AmCSLUsYM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/QZ9GCCnMLOM/v-deo.html
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog just watched your video of favorite RCCL shows. If that's the best, then shudder to see what the worst is... ( well, El Gaucho was on Liberty OTS at Christmas, main showroom..... pathetic.) Sorry, those aren't Tony award productions, but cheap imitations. Ditto, for cheap circus acts, and ice antics. Pool? not much, as well. Sorry, RCCL just doesn't have the creative genius of the decades of Disney oscars for animated musicals, best film scores, etc. The shoreside skills just aren't there. Those aren't Broadway original cast, nor even off-off Broadway, nor touring company A, B, nor C. Rather, this is the quality of small high school musical theatre departments, with low budgets, renting Tams Witmark or Rogers/Hammerstein library scores. The costumes, sets, choreography, leads, chorus, dancers, lights, staging, effects... compared to the originals? that were actually ON Broadway? and actually WON said Tony awards? Not even close. Cheap imitators, at best. Total imposters, in most cases. Oh, I realize, that by definition, you have to be a die hard RC cheerleader, regardless of the facts, hence the name of your blog. But these guys just don't meet the standard.
It's not helpful to say "theses shows are included" when NOBODY mention that your seats must be reserved a month+ before your cruise OR THEY WILL SELL OUT. Is this like some secret? Because all these Vlogs say nothing and neither does Royal Caribbean. I'm pissed right now.
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog I’ll be going on that ship in March, is it possible to make a video on all you can do on the ship that would be considered entertainment pretty please. 🥰
I have to admit that I'm not big on the shows, no matter the cruise line. I'll check out a comedian, magician, etc. but I'd rather go to a smaller club to hear a band or pianist.
Think of it this way: People pay high prices to see Broadway show. No one pays to see random performances of singing, dancing, special effects or even gymnastics hanging from a wire.
I was just thinking this when I booked Harmony. Not too excited for Grease. Very outdated for not only my kids but my wife and I as well. Genre specific shows should be banned and replaced with ones that won’t become outdated.
Looking forward to the Aqua show on Allure in March. Mama Mia not so much. Seen it. Don’t need to see it again. Didn’t like it the first time. I admit I’m a theater snob, and many people love it , but it gets a big NO from me.
Shows I did not like....Spectra Cabaret at 270. CATS...overated. boring. Loved GREASE, WE WILL ROCK YOU at Royal theatre. Amazing shows.... plus MAMA MIA. Excellent.
Matt, can you tell me why, esp. during covid, bread is not served individually, but in a basket. People who vlog are showing themselves with their hands in the basket to see what there is ! Yuck! Shows in recent Harmony were a no go due to singers,aqua theater. performers with covid.
They made that change pre Covid for some reason. I’m assuming to avoid someone at one table touching the bread before it reaches another table. Or perhaps to speed up service.
Grease was absolutely wonderful on the Independence ship. It's a must see!
The Book on Odyssey was SO good! I would watch it again and again if I could.
The broadway shows are excellent. I love going on cruises. I always have a good time with friends and family. Vacations are relaxing and comfortable. Good job on making that video.
That's why I love Royal Caribbean..the entertainment is always on point 🔥🔥❤️❤️
Aqua 80 is such a good show I think I've seen it 7 times.
My favorite ice show is the exact same one as you from the navigator I just loved the use of the drones I actually went twice that week
I was onboard the Odyssey of the Seas a few weeks ago, and honestly, The Effectors is the best show i’ve ever seen not only at sea, but in the whole world. Its super technological and creative, the sound effects and lighting were extremely good. I would totally watch it again some day. The electrician team did an incredible job
Phantom of the Opera would be nice!
Yesssss!!!
Wow I’m looking forward to the show on the odyssey that looks fantastic
The usage of the drones in I skate isawesome!!
Matt, I’ve cruised on RC only twice but its shows were top notch, the West-End standard if in London. June of London, UK (with my new profile pic of Lucy, my stuffed canine daughter)
I went on independence of the seas and let’s just say their ice show was “cute” as in if I never saw another one I’d be ok with it. The show didn’t thrill me. But now you saying navigators was the best and I’ll be sailing her soon you might have changed my mind!
Thanks Matt for your show previews. It was great information!!
Hi Matt thanks for doing this video I enjoyed the harmony of the seas Aqua theater shows the Broadway production of Greece was awesome and I just love the live music from the band up on Lido deck and I love live music when it’s being played around the ships in general also when they have a good comedian as great as well thanks again
Marquee on Freedom of the Seas was awesome.
You had me at drones! Going on Ovation in May and looking forward to the high tech entertainment in 270, also.
Fantastic video. We have never been on a mega-ship but we booked on Allure in Oct. Looking forward to the shows.
If you didn't make reservations, can you still go see the shows? Is there a stand-by line or something?
What is the latest show time? If we do late night dining at 8pm, can we still make it to a show after dinner?
QUESTION: but first I would like to thank you for your awesome videos. Going on my first RCL cruise in March. What shows do you recommend on the Anthem OTS? Thank you.
"We Will Rock You" was great but I loved the "Spectra" more. If you are going in March, you'll see the same crew. Gabriela of Harmony Sisters in Spectra was awesome!
@@Gybing Thank you.
Hi Matt! Is it true that Chicago is going to be on Wonder of the Seas? Going out of Barcelona in June and fingers crossed that it’s true
That would be amazing... I go out of Ft. Lauderdale on April 1
Nothing confirmed
What are the typical times/schedules for the Allure of the Seas entertainment/shows? Trying to reserve My Time Dining. Thanks.
Consult a past Cruise Compass to get an idea: www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog thanks! 😀
Are there any good ones on quantum of the seas?
are you able to reserve tickets to the Aqua Theatre show and/or Mamma Mia on Allure of Seas, BEFORE your cruise? (thru the app)
I like the high flying acrobats
Loved the video!
My favorite is Greece. Do you know which show is going to be on Wonder of the Seas?
No show announced yet for Wonder
What time usually are these shows on wonder of the sea?
Which ships are these on? Is there a list somewhere? Esp which shops have the ice shows?
I'll be on Ovation to Alaska this summer. None of the shows that I've seen in past videos about Ovation seem particularly thrilling. How often do they switch or add shows?
The shows don't get changed out at all for many years
Hi Matt I'm going on my first cruise on Freedom in May but I did not see any shows mentioned for that line do you have any for Freedom?
You can check out the entertainment options on Freedom by referring to a past cruise compass: www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass?ship=278
For other ships you didn't list, how can we find out what show is on a certain ship? Thanks
Read a past Cruise Compass: www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass
The quest its the best show they didnt do on the last cruise i went to
Great!
WoW!
About the Disney Magic, twenty years young. Yes, twenty years ago, this ship pioneered two decks that nobody else has equalled YET: decks 4 and 5. As you'll discover, the Walt Disney theater, put every other cruise line to shame, in 1998, and still isn't equalled today. Likewise, the rotational dining and the Oceaneer Club, Lab (kids' venues) put everyone else to shame, and still do. Nobody has every equalled the kids programs, nor animators palate, on the Disney ships. You'll see why they get double fare, as the other two, RCCL and CCL, and without a casino aboard. Disney simply doesn't want the drunks and gamblers, they're a family venue.
Disagree that they're unmatched. I cant tell you how many parents have told me their kids prefer Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean to DCL's program. Besides that, there is nothing that DCL offers that is worth 2-3x the price. For that price, you should be in the premium to luxury cruise market, but the DCL product is mass market.
Bottom line, DCL charges prices for Disney die hards who are paying for the name. The ones that figure that out, end up cruising other lines.
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog the reason that they "end up cruising other lines"? Their kids aged out of Disney. Teens prefer RCCL. Eventually, the grandparents want kid free vacations, and choose Celebrity or adult only lines. Actually, it's worth 5x the price, not to have the drunks and gamblers of the low rent lines.
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Since you don't comprehend that the Disney shows have never been equalled at sea (typical of Carnival and Royal people...)? Here's how to prove it to yourself. On the signature show: Disney Dreams- an Enchanted Classic. Sit where you can see the faces of some young kids: say- age 3 to 10. During the show, when you see Tinker Bell above the ship? Observe the children's faces... No other ship, anywhere, can do that to kids' faces, every cruise, every.single.time. Go back to the second or third performance, and see it happen again. Now, back up a night or two, or four, or five, and see The Golden Mickeys. Then, realize that this cast, and there's only 30 of them, do five different stage shows per week, changing to a different show, while you sleep (plus the final farewell, on the lobby staircase, at 10 p.m. on the last night (and in addition to all of the meet and greets, character breakfasts, and photo ops.) Full lights, music, scenery, costumes, songs, dances, script, effects, sound, video, the works.... Makes the one show wonders on the other lines, and their sleazy comics, look pretty puny, doesn't it? Hope you take the backstage tour. It will amaze you, as well as your youtube audience. Yes, those princesses' ball gowns, cost $50K each, and they have three (one in repair, one to wear, and a spare.) Yes, the bow of the ship (behind the stage) is where they store the other four shows' sets and props. Yes, the lifts, below the stage, are where all of those sets are stored. Yes, that's not just a sound control room, behind the audience: it also runs the effects, videos, lazers, holograms, snow maker, fog machines, electric sets, electric tracks in the stage floor, sound, lights, and so much more. See those catwalks, above? Way beyond the technology of the other lines. We're not talking follow spot and a mirror ball. Best of all: not a single power cord or mic cord in sight, giving any hint as to how they did it. Get the picture? See for yourself ua-cam.com/video/PhmnenXLZ0o/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/H3AmCSLUsYM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/QZ9GCCnMLOM/v-deo.html
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog just watched your video of favorite RCCL shows. If that's the best, then shudder to see what the worst is... ( well, El Gaucho was on Liberty OTS at Christmas, main showroom..... pathetic.) Sorry, those aren't Tony award productions, but cheap imitations. Ditto, for cheap circus acts, and ice antics. Pool? not much, as well. Sorry, RCCL just doesn't have the creative genius of the decades of Disney oscars for animated musicals, best film scores, etc. The shoreside skills just aren't there. Those aren't Broadway original cast, nor even off-off Broadway, nor touring company A, B, nor C. Rather, this is the quality of small high school musical theatre departments, with low budgets, renting Tams Witmark or Rogers/Hammerstein library scores. The costumes, sets, choreography, leads, chorus, dancers, lights, staging, effects... compared to the originals? that were actually ON Broadway? and actually WON said Tony awards? Not even close. Cheap imitators, at best. Total imposters, in most cases. Oh, I realize, that by definition, you have to be a die hard RC cheerleader, regardless of the facts, hence the name of your blog. But these guys just don't meet the standard.
It's not helpful to say "theses shows are included" when NOBODY mention that your seats must be reserved a month+ before your cruise OR THEY WILL SELL OUT. Is this like some secret? Because all these Vlogs say nothing and neither does Royal Caribbean. I'm pissed right now.
Does Mariner of the Seas not have any broadway shows?
It does not
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog I’ll be going on that ship in March, is it possible to make a video on all you can do on the ship that would be considered entertainment pretty please. 🥰
Just read a past cruise compass so you can see exactly what entertainment there is
www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass
I have to admit that I'm not big on the shows, no matter the cruise line. I'll check out a comedian, magician, etc. but I'd rather go to a smaller club to hear a band or pianist.
Think of it this way: People pay high prices to see Broadway show. No one pays to see random performances of singing, dancing, special effects or even gymnastics hanging from a wire.
I was just thinking this when I booked Harmony. Not too excited for Grease. Very outdated for not only my kids but my wife and I as well. Genre specific shows should be banned and replaced with ones that won’t become outdated.
Looking forward to the Aqua show on Allure in March. Mama Mia not so much. Seen it. Don’t need to see it again. Didn’t like it the first time. I admit I’m a theater snob, and many people love it , but it gets a big NO from me.
Hey
Shows I did not like....Spectra Cabaret at 270. CATS...overated. boring. Loved GREASE, WE WILL ROCK YOU at Royal theatre. Amazing shows.... plus MAMA MIA. Excellent.
I wish one of the ships would do Rocky Horror.
I sure wish Oasis would replace CATS. That show isn't worth it at all and needs something new!
Matt, can you tell me why, esp. during covid, bread is not served individually, but in a basket. People who vlog are showing themselves with their hands in the basket to see what there is ! Yuck!
Shows in recent Harmony were a no go due to singers,aqua theater. performers with covid.
They made that change pre Covid for some reason. I’m assuming to avoid someone at one table touching the bread before it reaches another table. Or perhaps to speed up service.
Cats needs to be replaced- not my favorite by a long shot.
Dude r u killing me. We are like 2 minutes in and your still babbling. Get to the point