SmokinActuary Posted December 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hi everyone, My time dining is waitlisted for my cruise and I am confirmed for the early seating. What is the latest that you can show up for the early seating? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted December 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 15, 2009 From experience 630pm.... they will publish times. Once you've boarded you can head to the MTD area and see if you can sign up then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinActuary Posted December 15, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The time listed on my reservation is 6:30PM. I was wondering if there was a grace period in which I can arrive later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted December 15, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If you have a table for two showing up late won't be a problem..it will just be rushed..However if you are at a larger table it might be a little uncomfortable as your table mates may well be into their service.Perhaps you should try one of the speciality restaurants or the WJ until you get your waitlisted request...this will more than likely happen..Be sure to go to the MDR when you first get onboard to check on this..Good luck and Enjoy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlbkty Posted December 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The time listed on my reservation is 6:30PM. I was wondering if there was a grace period in which I can arrive later? Arriving late puts a hardship on your waitstaff as they are trying to get early dinner guests fed, so the second round can come in. Your table mates may not be very pleased with you either. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danp Posted December 15, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If you are going to go late to dinner,just think of the other guest that may be sitting with you.We had a family that came late every night and our waiter would wait for them until I said I wanted to be served and didnt care about the four others.And we had late sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted December 15, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Even if you are at a table by yourself it does put a strain on the wait staff. They normally get appetizers, dinners and desserts for all tables at about the same time. If you come in when others are already eating, it can throw off the whole rythmn for that wait staff. While I have seen people come in up to 30 minutes late and still be seated I would not want to do that. As others have said, stop by the MTD desk on boarding to see what you can do, or dine in the Windjammer or specialty restaurants if getting to dinner on time is an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinActuary Posted December 15, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks everyone. We are generally timely people, but I was wondering if 15 minutes was too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 15, 2009 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2009 There's no reason to be late....most folks will show up at the door, and within 5-10 mins., all will be seated and have begun being served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinActuary Posted December 15, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I will either switch to MTD when I board or we will use the Windjammer on those days when the shore excursions get us back to late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_nyc Posted December 15, 2009 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I will either switch to MTD when I board or we will use the Windjammer on those days when the shore excursions get us back to late. Why don't you just go to Portofino's and/or Chops for those days, that is what we did this past August. Well worth the extra fee!! jlbkty; Arriving late puts a hardship on your waitstaff as they are trying to get early dinner guests fed, so the second round can come in. Your table mates may not be very pleased with you either. I totally agree with jlbkty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEGLEG Posted December 15, 2009 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2009 There is no reason to be late. They should close the doors at 10 minutes after scheduled dinner time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted December 16, 2009 #13 Share Posted December 16, 2009 There is no reason to be late. They should close the doors at 10 minutes after scheduled dinner time. Are you suggesting the MDR be put on "Lockdown"....:eek:...A little too severe...IMHO !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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