Ocean Dancer Posted September 19, 2017 #926 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I agree with you. It doesn't matter if the children are "well behaved" or not, the atmosphere is changed. That time should be like an "adult" cocktail party and I am not a fan of bringing children to a "cocktail party". Our last cruise we were subjected every night to an extended family with two very cute children. The baby cried every night and they did not take her out. The 4yr old practiced her cartwheels while her grandparents and parents cheered her on!! :o:o. All while the waiters tried to dodge her as they walked around with their trays!! Please give us back our "adult only" few hours back!! If anyone was in a wheelchair or scooter when this happened, I would suggest that they park themselves in the middle of the room:cool::cool: Maybe I'm bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted September 19, 2017 #927 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I agree with you. It doesn't matter if the children are "well behaved" or not, the atmosphere is changed. That time should be like an "adult" cocktail party and I am not a fan of bringing children to a "cocktail party". Our last cruise we were subjected every night to an extended family with two very cute children. The baby cried every night and they did not take her out. The 4yr old practiced her cartwheels while her grandparents and parents cheered her on!! :o:o. All while the waiters tried to dodge her as they walked around with their trays!! Please give us back our "adult only" few hours back!! The Diamond Concierge should have told the parents and grandparents to remove the crying child and misbehaving child doing the cartwheels. The other people in the DL should have make a complaint to the Concierge, and threatened to go to the Hotel Director if the Concierge allowed such practices to continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 19, 2017 #928 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The Diamond Concierge should have told the parents and grandparents to remove the crying child and misbehaving child doing the cartwheels. The other people in the DL should have make a complaint to the Concierge, and threatened to go to the Hotel Director if the Concierge allowed such practices to continue. You are absolutely right! It still comes down to "US" after we've all rolled our eyes and "somebody" says something.:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #929 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Or perhaps they leave you in the Solarium which is an adults only zone (16+), and let the DL include appropriately behaved children as the new policy permits. No thanks i have chosen RC for my perks which includes a pleasant time with free champagne in the DL. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #930 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Well, that wasn't very nice Thank you. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #931 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Just saying that there are already kid only and adult only zones, and the DL has now been designated as open to all. Agree that children need to be properly behaved or they should be removed- same for adults..... This was a more respectful answer than your flippant comment about the solarium. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #932 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Great! So we all agree. The problem still exists. Some parents don't parent the bratty snowflakes. Royal will not do anything as the servers want their tips and not a bad mark. It's a circle. We the passengers in the DL are being forced to say something. The mood of the room changes. Any suggestions? The problem is letting children in a cocktail party for drinking adults over 21 years old. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #933 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I agree with you. It doesn't matter if the children are "well behaved" or not, the atmosphere is changed. That time should be like an "adult" cocktail party and I am not a fan of bringing children to a "cocktail party". Our last cruise we were subjected every night to an extended family with two very cute children. The baby cried every night and they did not take her out. The 4yr old practiced her cartwheels while her grandparents and parents cheered her on!! :o:o. All while the waiters tried to dodge her as they walked around with their trays!! Please give us back our "adult only" few hours back!! I agree with you too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #934 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The Diamond Concierge should have told the parents and grandparents to remove the crying child and misbehaving child doing the cartwheels. The other people in the DL should have make a complaint to the Concierge, and threatened to go to the Hotel Director if the Concierge allowed such practices to continue. This would have been appropriate action to take. The concierge is responsible to give everyone a great experience in the DL. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 19, 2017 #935 Share Posted September 19, 2017 This was a more respectful answer than your flippant comment about the solarium. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Graham, I resent the constant comments regarding "snowflakes" and being a bad parent, but I am in the minority here so I have to "take it". I am sure it would be nice to meet you in a DL sometime, but some of these posters, frankly, have me wary of being able to use my perks. I won't tolerate aggressive behavior from other passengers towards me, and especially not my wife or child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 19, 2017 #936 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Maybe we should arrive with our drinks and protest Great idea!! :p Let's go for it!! :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 19, 2017 #937 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Why don't they just open AO at 4:45 or 5:00 and alleviate the problem altogether? Naturally that would make waaayyy too much sense. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 19, 2017 #938 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Parents and Grandparents who don't parent. We are supposed to accommodate their little snowflakes. Should we bring participation trophies? LOL!! :p;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 19, 2017 #939 Share Posted September 19, 2017 (edited) The Diamond Concierge should have told the parents and grandparents to remove the crying child and misbehaving child doing the cartwheels. The other people in the DL should have make a complaint to the Concierge, and threatened to go to the Hotel Director if the Concierge allowed such practices to continue. Exactly!! Best suggestion yet!! :) Cartwheels in the lounge with crew members carrying heavy trays loaded with drinks and glassware?? Safety issue there for sure. :( Edited September 19, 2017 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 19, 2017 #940 Share Posted September 19, 2017 (edited) I agree with you too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app And so do I. It's really not the children that are the problem...it's the parents that don't parent that are the real problem. Though IMHO a cocktail lounge is not what I would think a child is yearning for on a vacation, nor it is really the best place for them to be during adult cocktail lounge time. I don't see them in hotel/resort cocktail lounges either. Agree they need to open Adventure Ocean during that time, which I would think would help a lot. Edited September 19, 2017 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted September 19, 2017 #941 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Great! So we all agree. The problem still exists. Some parents don't parent the bratty snowflakes. Royal will not do anything as the servers want their tips and not a bad mark. It's a circle. We the passengers in the DL are being forced to say something. The mood of the room changes. Any suggestions? Snowflakes melt when it gets to warm. Keep it warm, they'll disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #942 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Graham, I resent the constant comments regarding "snowflakes" and being a bad parent, but I am in the minority here so I have to "take it". I am sure it would be nice to meet you in a DL sometime, but some of these posters, frankly, have me wary of being able to use my perks. I won't tolerate aggressive behavior from other passengers towards me, and especially not my wife or child. Sorry only parents that let their children run wild and screaming then don't stop it when it is obviously annoying people are the only ones i would take offence with. We have seen 1 child briefly in the DL in June on Freedom but that is it in about 12 cruises when we have gone into Diamond Lounges so no problems there for us. I'm from England and snowflakes are what fall from the sky when it is snowing. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 19, 2017 #943 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Sorry only parents that let their children run wild and screaming then don't stop it when it is obviously annoying people are the only ones i would take offence with.We have seen 1 child briefly in the DL in June on Freedom but that is it in about 12 cruises when we have gone into Diamond Lounges so no problems there for us. I'm from England and snowflakes are what fall from the sky when it is snowing. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Unfortunately in the US it has been co-opted as a pejorative term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 19, 2017 #944 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Unfortunately in the US it has been co-opted as a pejorative term. Very unfair to the majority of kids who do their parents proud and great parents who teach their children well. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 19, 2017 #945 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Does anyone want to start a pool on how many hurricane threads this thread will outlast. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 19, 2017 #946 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Does anyone want to start a pool on how many hurricane threads this thread will outlast. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk I'd like to put $500 and bet on "All" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 19, 2017 #947 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I'd like to put $500 and bet on "All"Obviously I didn't think that one through. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 19, 2017 #948 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Obviously I didn't think that one through. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk You can finance your payout with GMAC. Give Me All Cash :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 19, 2017 #949 Share Posted September 19, 2017 You can finance your payout with GMAC. Give Me All Cash :halo: Unless Equifax sold you out!! :eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted September 19, 2017 #950 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Great! So we all agree. The problem still exists. Some parents don't parent the bratty snowflakes. Royal will not do anything as the servers want their tips and not a bad mark. It's a circle. We the passengers in the DL are being forced to say something. The mood of the room changes. Any suggestions? Cruise the Caribbean - no snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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