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Is Melissa at Alchemy? I don't think I have met The Fabulous Melissa😊

Same thing happened to me. I inputted the amount I wanted to pay in Other Amount (the amount on the gift card) then inputted the gift card number and pin and click Apply. I click on Select in the Other Amount and a box appears indicating the amount of the gift card I am applying and how much is left to pay. I click on the box that shows I agree to the Terms and Conditions then click on Submit Payment. Try this and I bet you'll be good to go!

And there are areas outside of Lido (like where trivia is played) that have tables.

I would play for Snickers!!🥰

I had dinner at Rudi's with my mom on MG Oct 2021. I enjoyed it but would I do it again? Probably not with my mom (we would rather have Bonsai Teppanyaki or Emeril's for that upcharge) but if I was cruising with my DH we probably would go there once so he could check it out.

Poor burger!😉🤣

I think this calls for a blind taste test!! 😉

I remember a pastry basket either being served by waitstaff or set on the table in the MDR B.C. (before Covid) but I haven't seen the basket since the Restart. The cream cheese danish were delish!

Make sure you get to Center Stage early so you get decent seats. Many seats don't have good views. Same thing for comedy shows, get there early.👍

Generally I have found it to be a mish mosh of entertainment, many times primarily utilizing the passengers as entertainment. Kinda like a local talent show. Meh.

We are usually at the Steakhouse (first night!! free or 50% off wine😉) and by the time we are done, the show is over. Or it's already started. I don't know, but I haven't been to one in many a cruise😸

If you decide on Celebration, make sure you try "Big Chicken" (best chicken sandwich EVER), Emeril's (small upcharge for super yummy food, unpredictable hours) Street Eatz (selections change daily) and gelato by the Shawarma station on Lido.👏

My DH drinks Brugal and Guava (this juice was only available at Red Frog) when we cruise. I know it's not spiced but it's pretty tasty! Have a great cruise!

Even if my DH was standing at the bar, I would grab both receipts and sign them, forging his signature. I'm his "travel" secretary.😉

Good to know! Thoughts on Bulleit Bourbon?

I like the toiletry bags😁

Yes, the time and place for the meet and greet (it probably is called something else) should be on the Hub Ap. If not, ask at Guest Services after you board. I think you can pre-register your kids through your Cruise Manager. My DDs are 21 and 23 so it’s been awhile.😜

And for another Holiday Cookie Exchange I made Matcha cookies. Won most original cookie as well. Amazing what people will eat!😉

When I'm on a cruise is usually the few times I drink bourbon, like in a Caribbean Manhattan😻I'll need to ask if the mixologist can use Blanton's👍

What's the difference between Blanton's and my current fav Woodford Reserve? Smokier? Just curious on what you all think. Yes, I will try it on my next cruise in September😉

If DH and I embark out of Norfolk this September, we will drive day of (since it's a 6 hour drive instead of an 8 hour drive) and use the money we will be saving not staying in a hotel the night before on CHEERS (since we can't use CHEERS the first day out of Norfolk). Hey, at least my cruise wasn't canceled 👍😺

I think the beaches and water in the Caribbean are warmer, clearer and cleaner than the waters off of Mazatlán or Puerto Vallarta. Given the choice, I would be packing the kids on a plane so they could experience swimming in the Caribbean. Speaking of kids, make sure you and the kids go to the first meet and greet for the kids club. It truly helps in establishing friends there and makes the time while at the club more fun for them (and you if you want a little mommy and daddy time) as they make buddies. I'm torn between embarking from Miami or PC. 7 days on a cruise is better than 6, but I'm a big fan of PC and that itinerary on Vista is beachtastic! Whatever you decide, I hope you have a wonderful cruise!!

I could see this! Our Europe cruise last October on Pride was fun in a more quiet, less "party, party, party" way. When we cruise the Caribbean I expect more volume, energy and "party"!

My DH sends out t shirts and walking shorts. He has been happy with the results but I don't send mine out in case of shrinkage/damage. If I get a mark on my clothes I try a damp white face cloth with hand soap to spot treat it and let it dry. Workout clothes could be sent to laundry since it's all spandex and could stretch over my ever expanding body😉

I was hoping that the article was just giving size of ship perimeters but it may be just tractors and cars for now.😬