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I was there last year on November 26th and it felt like summer. It was in the 80's with no breeze (they even had the hot air balloon going), so it's definitely possible to have great weather this time of year. Don't get too worried about what the weather app says until you get there.

They were really intent on making some sort of connection to The Love Boat.

So glad that worked out for you! Enjoy your trip.

We had that too, a big giant whole lobster. No upcharge.

This topic comes up very often on Cruise Critic. As a regular poster I'm really surprised you didn't know about this rule. That being said, I'm so sorry you guys are in this position right now, I'm sure it's really disappointing. But keep checking multiple times a day, someone on that sailing is bound to cancel for something at the last minute and if they do, you can snag their spot. Maybe you can even book the cheapest guarantee cabin for that person, just to get them on the ship.

Maybe someone whose getting on the ship soon can go to the photo desk and ask for you.

Not sure if they do anything different in Chops or Jamies, but I had thanksgiving dinner in Izumi on Symphony last year and there was nothing different about the menu or the service.

Yes. $9.95 at guest services.

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Ok that makes sense. I knew it happened around one of my last 2 cruises so I guess it was right before my November cruise last year. Feels like that just happened.

Maybe so 🤔. Time flies for me. I know that it was at least between my cruise last November and my cruise this July. Or maybe it happened before my November cruise. Wait, how old am I again? 😂

Didn't they JUST do this a couple months ago?

Yes symphony has one, I've done it. It was fun but it was too hard for me so I was of no help 😂. We didn't solve the puzzle but afterwards they explained it to us and it made sense.

Based on what you've said your family likes and doesn't like, I'd suggest Jamie's (pasta). Wonderland is definitely for a more adventurous palette, and it doesn't sound like this is a good fit for your family. If it were me, I'd pick 150 Central Park, Hibachi, then Chops, probably in that order. You guys actually might find food you'll all like at the Hibachi.

😂 That's true

Thank you 🏆 And also, since you can't do it to yourself...

They should at least give people a coupon for something on the ship. Even if it's like a 25% discount at the gift shop, a buy-one-get-one drink at the bar, something. People don't have to use it, but if they do, Royal makes some money in the process that they probably wouldn't have made otherwise. Missed opportunity on their part.

Bottle opener in august, but those aren't new.

Sorry that your family had this frustrating experience during your vacation. Sounds like there isn't a well understood protocol for the staff to follow when this happens. Very frustrating I'm sure. I'm glad your mom is ok, and it's good that you were able to see a bright side in the scenario in not being in Israel during the start of the war and evacuations.

Don't forget - you can always marry your way in 😂 My guess is that the points and status levels will soon be diluted, making it so they're worse less and less.

I would have taken the half and half over plain old watery milk. The only thing offered on my last cruise (Spectrum out of Singapore/Japan in August) only had milk for passenger use. If you asked the coffee bar they'd pour almond milk for you, but half and half and cream were not available, even behind the counter.

Playmakers is like a Chili's restaurant with more tvs for watching sports and some video games. Not sure why it says 21+ but it's definitely family friendly, and I've eaten there with my daughter before she turned 21.

I was gonna do that sailing but cancelled it on Monday because I have too much going on to guarantee I can make it, and final payment is next week. I'm kinda bummed about it, but have another cruise booked for July, so, oh well. 1st world problem 😂

Agreed. Unless you don't care about your hair, or don't have much of it.

Based on the list posted above, I'm guessing Idol.